Battery life might not be the flashiest feature in a pair of wireless headphones, but it’s still one of the most important, and as such, the battle for battery life supremacy is a heated one—a heated one that just got quite a bit hotter, actually. House of Marley, which is a brand that sells eco-friendly […]
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Review: Redefining the ‘Premium’ Gaming Headset
I feel no compunction telling you the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite gaming headset wasn’t made for most of the people reading this review. How premium is it? It costs $600. It comes with a special GameHub that will hook up to three consoles or PCs at once to let you seamlessly swap between all your […]
Brane X Review: This Portable Speaker Is the Final Boss of Bass
Bass: some speakers have it, and some don’t. It’s like charisma or generational wealth, except probably less important in determining your future. I’ve never personally found bass to be the most important metric for whether a wireless Bluetooth speaker is worth the money, but I’m fully aware that not everyone shares the same taste in […]
These Wildly Expensive Wireless Earbuds Go Overboard on Drivers
Going premium for a pair of wireless earbuds isn’t for everyone, but for some people, it’s a thing. To me personally, spending $300 on a pair (even if they’re worth it) feels luxurious, but clearly I’m not thinking big enough. Noble, the maker of self-described “artisanal in-ear monitors,” has expanded my definition of luxurious with a pair […]
Someone Made the Ultimate Portable CD Player, and I Need It Right Now
No matter how convenient Spotify is, physical media will always feel more special. And sure, owning vinyl and CDs is great if you’re an audiophile, a collector, or you just like to touch stuff with your hands, but you also need a great way to play those discs. For that end, Shanling just announced what […]
Putting a Bluetooth Speaker In an End Table Is a Bad Idea, Actually
Shoving gadgets into furniture isn’t at all necessary, but gosh darn it, is it fun. That’s why Ikea has speaker lamps and air purifier side tables. But just because putting gadgets into furniture is fun doesn’t mean it’s straightforward. Figuring out how to combine tech and furniture comes with a difficult balancing act. You have […]
Google Pixel Buds 2a vs. OnePlus Buds 4: Which Wireless Earbuds Win?
Sometimes, when it comes to personal audio products, midrange really hits the sweet spot. Sure, you could spend $299 on Bose’s ridiculously effective active noise cancellation (ANC) by buying the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), or ball out on hi-fi audio with the equally expensive Technics EAH-AZ100, but maybe you just want enough out of your […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Only Have One Shot at Challenging AirPods Pro 3
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro wireless earbuds haven’t been announced yet, but evidence of their arrival is starting to pile up. Last week, it was an icon spotted inside a leaked build of One UI 8.5 by Android Central, which sparked speculation that Samsung could be headed toward a potential redesign, and now, there are […]
Gizmodo’s Best Tech of 2025 Awards!
You may have noticed some big changes to our consumer tech coverage this year. We revamped our gadget news, reviews, and guides, and have steadily elevated our product photography and videos as we’ve added new experts to bring you everything happening in the weird and inventive world of consumer tech. As the end of the […]
Razer Clio Review: Headphones Are Still Better Than This Headrest Speaker
Razer’s $230 Clio headrest speaker did not appreciate the shape of my home gaming chair. I own a cheap chair—technically a hand-me-down from my father—and the speaker likely fetches more than the chair itself. But the Clio didn’t reject the bum support. It simply did not fit around the back of the chair. The device […]