Gadgettes

This week, we're womansplaining why Apple's intense Apple Watch ad reminds us that life is a little scary for women. Then, we'll take you on our (virtual) journey to the biggest technology show of the year, CES, and talk about all the gadgets you're going to get to buy later this year, from really weird laptops to impressive (and expensive) TVs. Finally, we'll fangirl over snacks because we're tired and busy and food is good.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

Required Reading

• Apple's New Ad for the Series 7 Apple Watch Is Terrifying
• Sony Goes Big With Quantum Dot OLED and Mini-LED TVs 
• Anker's New 2K Webcam Has an LED Light Bar to Make You Look Less Like a Troll 
• Lenovo's New ThinkBook Has a Comically Wide Main Screen and a Bizarre Second Display
• Asus Just Took the Wraps Off of a Foldable PC, and It's Freakin' Huge 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the last Gadgettes episode of the year, so we’re getting a little sentimental. We’ll dive into why it seems like everyone received the Oculus Quest 2 for Christmas and why this doesn’t mean the metaverse is catching on. Then Gizmodo Senior Reporter Phillip Tracy makes an appearance as Gadgettes’ first and Only Man™ to walk us through the biggest gadgets we’ll see at CES next week (and why it’s even still happening). Finally, Flo and Caitlin fangirl over the surprising gadgets they loved this year. 

Readings For The Last Podcast Of 2021 

• How the metaverse won Christmas
• CES 2022: What to Expect at the World’s Biggest Tech Show 
• The Best Gadgets of 2021

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're optimistically womansplaining the near future, hoping it will make us forget the disaster that has been 2021. First, Caitlin and Flo recall the debut of Google Glass and why Apple might make us forget all about "glassholes" with its rumored mixed reality headset in 2022. Then Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk about Facebook's smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, and why looking like a spy has never been so uncool. Finally, we take a moment to chill out and explore ways to be mindful and zen as the world burns.

What The Prophets Foretold 

• Apple's Super-Fast AR/VR Headset Is Expected Late Next Year 
• Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories Somehow Make Both Ray-Bans and Spying Less Cool

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining Web3 and why it makes us yearn for the early days of the internet. Are Web3 and the blockchain going to revolutionize the world, or will Facebook, Amazon, and Google dominate the next generation of the web?  Then, we'll chat about why Android users are now protected from being stalked by Apple AirTags, and what you should know before putting trackers on all your stuff. Finally, we get a little thirsty talking about why Keanu Reeves is just perfect. (Hint: NFTs make him laugh, too!)

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

What Keanu Likes To Read

• What Is Web3 and Why Should You Care? 
• Apple's New App Helps Android Users Detect Unwanted AirTags 
• Apple Says It Will Make AirTags a Little Less Scary 
• Keanu Reeves doesn't get the NFT hype either 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining the Android/iPhone divide, seen most clearly in text messages. Turns out iPhone users have been annoying their Android friends for ages, and Google is trying to fix it. Then io9 Deputy Editor Jill Pantozzi joins us for a holiday movie sneak peek. Will Spider-man: No Way Home be worth venturing to the movie theater to see? What on earth is happening in The Matrix Resurrections? Jill explains it all. Lastly, Caitlin and Flo fangirl over their childhood holiday film faves. ‘Tis the season to get cozy.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

What to Watch

• Apple Never Made iMessage for Android to Lock In iOS Users, Epic Court Docs Show 
• Android May Soon Translate iMessage Reactions Into Emoji 
• How to Use FaceTime On Android and PC 
• 15 Weird and Wonderful Things to Watch This Holiday Season
• 2021 Fall Movie Preview
• Breaking Down Spider-Verse Shadows in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer
• How Matrix Resurrections Could Be Shaped by Video Game Lore
• Breaking Down Matrix Resurrections’ Head Trip of a First Trailer
• The French Christmas film Flo mentions at the end

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're womansplaining why Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepped down to become a full-time crypto bro and what this means for the social network we love to hate. Then Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to discuss why our Spotify Wrapped playlists are all so damn sad (hint: look around you) and why Spotify wants to be TikTok. Finally, Caitlin and Flo fangirl over the music that's been fueling them over the last year and revisit their scenester roots.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're womansplaining how to talk tech with your family and friends at the Thanksgiving dinner table. We'll help you navigate the hard conversations around Facebook, the metaverse, and why buying crypto is kind of like going to the casino (without the free drinks).

Then Earther staff writer Molly Taft joins us to talk about climate change and tell us how the world was saved at the recent U.N. climate talks (lol). She also explains how to talk about the climate with your family, and what you can do personally to help the earth.

It's not all doom and gloom: Flo fangirls over the 25th anniversary of Tamagotchi and gets deep in her feels about her childhood with virtual pets. Millennials, this one’s for you.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]! 

What To Study 

• The Facebook Dilemma
• How to Fix Crypto Art NFTs' Carbon Pollution Problem
• What is COP26?
• Glasgow Climate Negotiation 'Leaves Room' for Fossil Fuels 
• The US Is Back at Climate Talks—And Nothing Has Changed 
• A Vegan Haggis Tour of Glasgow During UN Climate Talks 
• How I Hacked My Tamagotchi, Cheated Death, and Became a God

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Gadgettes, the holiday shopping season is in full swing, and we’ve got you covered with our recommendations, from earbuds that make for great stocking stuffers to the smartwatches worth wearing. We’ll also discuss the gadgets that you should never give as gifts. And, because it’s that time of year, Caitlin and Flo also share their personal wishlists.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

Gifts 2 Buy

• AirPods Max ($550) 
• Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise-Canceling Headphones ($350) 
• Beats Fit Pro ($200) 
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ($150)
• UE Boom 3: ($100-$150)
• Apple HomePod Mini ($100)
• Google Nest Mini ($30-$50)
• Amazon Echo (4th Generation) ($100) 
• Echo Dot (4th Gen) ($60) 
• Google Nest Mini ($30-$50)
• Lenovo Smart Clock 2 ($70)
• Portal Go ($200)
• Apple Watch Series 7 ($400)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 ($250) 
• Fitbit Sense ($330) 
• Peloton membership ($13/month)
• Glo ($18/month) 
• Strava Pro ($5/month)
• Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini ($180) 
• Logitech G335 + matching peripherals ($70+)

Further Reading

• Don't Buy Anyone a Ring Camera

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Gadgettes, we’re guiding you toward your next big smartphone purchase. Caitlin and Flo share what they like about the newest Apple and Android smartphones, including Samsung’s folding ones. 

Then, Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk Netflix. She’ll walk us through why the streaming app has taken over headlines lately and why it’s going after TikTok.

We’ll also talk about another kind of metaverse: the cute and comfy Animal Crossing kind. The game received a big update in time for cozy gaming season. If you don’t have a Nintendo Switch, Flo has some suggestions for other games that can bring you comfort and joy during the upcoming season of hibernation.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

Links:

• Logitech POP Keys Review: Cute for TikTok, Hard for Typing
• The Best Phones You Can Buy in 2021 
• Netflix Is Testing a TikTok-Like Feed for Kids 
• Netflix's Attempt at Gaming Is Awkward As Hell 
• Netflix Suspends Employees Who Criticized Dave Chappelle's Transphobic Standup Special 
• Animal Crossing's Huge 2.0 Gyroid Update Goes Live Super Early
• Steam Curator: Wholesome Games
• Hokko Life on Steam 
• My Oasis: Calming, Relaxing & Anxiety Relief Game
• Viridi

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Gadgettes, we’re diving into why the company formerly known as Facebook is trying to sell us on the metaverse. Are we all going to strap virtual reality headsets to our faces and exist as virtual avatars for both work and fun? Is that realistic, and does it even sound… pleasant? Then Gizmodo reporter Shoshana Wodinsky, who covers the business of data, explains to us what the Facebook Papers have revealed about how the company tweaks its algorithms—and what you can do about it if you’re deeply embedded in Facebook (or Instagram or WhatsApp). Then please allow us to fangirl over Peloton, our favorite connected fitness cult. We can’t help it; we love the bike (and Cody Rigsby).

Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Gizmodo or send us an email at [email protected]!

Links

• Facebook's New Name Is Meta 
• Facebook Is Trying to Make the Metaverse Happen 
• Facebook Papers: Here Are All the Documents We've Published 
• Peloton Bike+ Review: The Best Connected Fitness Machine By Far 
• Peloton Tread Review: Pricey Connected Treadmill, but Worth It

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.