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  1. Nexus 7

    Dec 31, 2012

    Introduction Back in July I decided to buy my very first Android device – a 16GB Nexus 7 running stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Like many other iPhone and iPad-toting writers discussed at the time, the Nexus 7 looked like an appealing $200 gateway device that would let me explore the unfamiliar world of Android [...]

  2. A Few Thoughts on the Updated Apple TV

    Mar 24, 2012

    Sam Biddle of Gizmodo on the updated Apple TV’s visual quality Are you still listening to CDs, or were you happy to sacrifice some fidelity for the convenience of MP3? The new Apple TV represents a similar decision point. Well put. It definitely isn’t Blu-ray quality, but for the average channel-surfer it’s probably good enough. [...]

  3. Gizmodo’s Best Bluetooth Keyboard

    Dec 4, 2011

    If you’re looking for a bluetooth keyboard (not a wireless keyboard with an annoying dongle) Gizmodo’s Brent Rose has a roundup of the best (admittedly few) ones out there. What makes a good keyboard is very subjective, but this is a good place to start your search (check out the comments as well). He chose [...]

  4. Wake N Shake Review

    Nov 22, 2011

    A while ago I mentioned an alarm clock app, Wake N Shake, that seemed pretty promising for people who typically have trouble waking up to their alarm in the morning. The lack of any kind of snooze button and ruthless shaking mechanism are its distinguishing features, and after using it for a few weeks I’m [...]

  5. My Favorite Mechanical Pencil

    Oct 22, 2011

    John Gruber from Daring Fireball likes the Zebra Sarasa pen. That’s great and all, but what about pencil users? What should they use? I’ll tell you. The Pentel® Quicker-Clicker™ Mechanical Pencil. Look & Feel The quicker-clicker comes in two colors: transparent blue (good for home use) and transparent smoke (a black version for the office). [...]