The Best Free Phone on Every Carrier

Remember when the best free phone you could get was monochrome candy bar phone? And you were thankful because that Nokia phone had Snake on it. Things are better now—you can get an actual smartphone from a carrier for free (with the usual two-year contract). But which is the best one from each carrier? Let’s jump into the bargin bin and find out. More »

Marvelous Gifts for the Comic Fanboy

Comics are cool now. Well, kind of cool. Acceptable. But it’s not all pasty nerds reading comics in the dark in their parents’ basements anymore—lots of us have moved on to reading in the dark in our own homes and apartments. Here’s how to buy for the comic fanboy in your life. More »

The New Essential Apps October 2011

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! More »

What Drinking, Smoking and Eating Too Much Will Do to Your Face (It Ain’t Pretty)

I’m young and dumb and partake in all kinds of illicit activities. It’s part of growing up, right? But after seeing these pictures of what happens to a normal person if they kept living an unhealthy lifestyle? I’m now scared for my future. More »

The Best IM Apps

Does anyone use their smartphones as phones anymore? Faux pas, dude. Text me! Send an e-mail. Heck, you know you can even IM me, right? Oh but you don’t know what the best Instant Messaging app on iOS or Android is. That’s okay. Here you go. More »

iPhone 4S Meta-Review: It’s the Same, But Like Better

The first reviews are out for the iPhone 4S and they’re a lot like we expected, which is to say, exactly what we expected: the same phone on the outside but much better on the inside. It’s faster, has a much better camera and packs a golden bullet with Siri. More »

Facebook for iPad Hands On: I’ve Waited So Long

In many ways, Facebook for iPad looks the same as it does on any other device (download it here!). But it feels different. It’s immersive, and visual and intuitive and takes advantage of the unique capabilities tablets provide. More »

Our Favorite Phones, TVs, Cameras, Gadgets and More

Let’s be frank: September was a dog of a month this year. The last month before the holiday season gets going has exactly one thing going for it—nice weather. And at least in the seat of House Gizmodo, it was equal parts sticky and submerged. Not cool, September. Luckily, some great gadgets also came out this month. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. More »

The New Essential Apps September 2011

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! More »

How Not to Lie On Twitter

Yesterday, The Onion began tweeting gunfire in the Capitol. The premise was that Congress took America’s children hostage. Oh, cruel satire, you are hilarious! Except not everyone knew it was a joke. And now the Capitol police are investigating. Uh-oh. More »