This week on Gadgettes, we’re seriously curious about what you’re watching on Netflix. Is it Stranger Things? Is it Bling Empire? Is anything you’re watching on the streaming service worth it if they start charging you to share your password with other people? Then, we’re talking about ergonomics. It’s not sexy, but when your back and wrists start …

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining why the latest update on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 is not the best thing since sliced bread. Flo's been running it for a few days, and it's buggy! Meanwhile, Michelle is enjoying the Apple Watch SE. Then, we'll get into cloud gaming apps like Google Stadia and Xbox Game Pass and tell you why we have our r…

This week on Gadgettes, we've got our honorary Dude-gette filling in as our co-host is out sick. Phillip Tracy joins us to talk about what's next from Apple, as foretold by the rumor mill churning away. We'll talk about the latest patents filed by Apple and dive into some of the reports from noted leakers. Then, Sony does it again, grooving into ou…

This week on Gadgettes, Google held its annual developer conference, and it's all we're talking about. We'll give you the details on the new Pixel hardware coming through the pipeline, from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel tablet that's not due until 2023. Then, we'll go through some other new Google features announced at its keynote. The company will let…

This week on Gadgettes, we're announcing some changes to the podcast: there's video coming, but the audio feed will stay the same! We'll talk about the latest in the right to repair movement and why we're happy Apple, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft will finally let us try to fix our stuff. Then, a look ahead at what's on the horizon in Gadgetland. …

We’re sorry that Gadgettes is not only delayed this week but that we have to talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter. It was the biggest news of the week–it still is!–and it will affect everyone who is on the platform. Then, we’ll talk about the Pixel Watch “leak” and why the shenanigans around it are still not enough to convince us it will fix Android…

This week on Gadgettes, we introduce our brand new co-host, Michelle Ehrhardt! We talk about why Netflix is in a freefall and why you should stop sharing your account password with family and friends. Then, Phillip Tracy joins us to answer a couple of listener questions about what to buy. We'll touch on smart bulbs, home media servers, and even vap…

This week on Gadgettes, we've got Kate Kozuch from Tom's Guide joining us to talk about why the future of the smart home is not quite here yet. The unifying Matter standard won't arrive until the end of the year, but we'll talk about why that's good news for your smart bulbs. Then, Kate dishes on her experience using the wall-mounted Tonal to get a…

This week on Gadgettes, we’re getting caught up on the wide world of wearables and fitness with The Verge’s Victoria Song. We remember Fitbit as the company that set a precedent for fitness wearables and wonder if they’ll ever recreate the magic for Android users wishing they had an Apple Watch. Then, Victoria walks us through her experience with t…

This week on Gadgettes, we’re saying goodbye to our co-host, Caitlin McGarry. We ponder the Dyson Zone, a mask that thinks it’s a pair of headphones, and why you shouldn’t always go for the latest high-tech gadgets. Then, Gizmodo’s Molly Taft and Protocol’s Brian Kahn join us to chat about how NFTs and cryptocurrency are exploiting the planet. Fina…

This week on Gadgettes it's Caitlin's penultimate week. We womansplain why Theranos is the greatest grift in Silicon Valley history and why you should be watching The Dropout on Hulu. Then, Instagram's chronology is back to help make your social media doom-scrolling "more intentional." Will it work? Finally, we invite Gizmodo's James Whitbrook to c…

This week on Gadgettes, we dissect why Grimes is making headlines with the latest revelation about her second child with Elon Musk. Then, Flo holds her first iPhone in ten years. Caitlin helps walk her through some of the iPhone's best features to try first. Finally, a quick ode to the Pop Socket, which has become an essential smartphone accessory.…

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining why the Queen of England is not dead yet. We'll tell you how the monarchy is the next target of conspiracy theorists and why you shouldn't believe every picture you see. Then, we'll walk you through everything Apple announced at its event. Is that new Mac Studio worth its starting price of $2,000? And ho…

This week on Gadgettes, Gizmodo reporter Phillip Tracy, our honorary dude-gette, joins us to talk about which of Samsung's new stuff is worth buying, including the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy Tab S8+ tablet. Then, as self-described Pelotoners, we discuss why Peloton should invest in its teachers to save its business. Finally, Flo …

This week on Gadgettes, we’re womansplaining why Meta shouldn’t call its employees “Metamates.” Mark Zuckerberg is leaning in to get us to forget about Facebook, but we’re struggling to take any of it seriously. Then, we’ll introduce you to Sony’s brand new LinkBuds. They’re a different kind of earbud than you’re typically used to, and they feature…

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining all about the Samsung Galaxy Note–sorry, Flo keeps calling it that. It's the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It has a stylus and a big screen, and we went hands-on to tell you all about it. Then, Caitlin will walk us through some of the new Mac and iOS features coming soon. Unlocking your iPhone with a mask on is goin…

This week on Gadgettes, what's at stake for everyone's favorite five-letter word game? The New York Times bought Wordle for a cool seven figures, and players are worried about what happens next. Then, strap in because we're wading in Joe Rogan territory. Musicians are taking their music down from Spotify over vaccine misinformation spread on the Jo…

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining what to expect from Samsung's next event. Spoiler alert: If you were a fan of the big-ass Galaxy Note, you'll want to see what's coming. Next, we chat with Gizmodo reporter Shoshana Wodinsky about how Google plans to change the way it tracks you around the internet—and why you might not care, but probabl…

This week on Gadgettes, we're womansplaining why you might pay for your favorite Instagram influencer's exclusive Stories and reminisce about the simpler, weirder cam girl era. Then (trigger warning: mentions of sexual assault), we're going to talk about why Microsoft bought a deeply problematic video game studio and what it all means—especially fo…

This week, we're womansplaining why women are investing in crypto and why you shouldn't go to your favorite celebrity for financial advice. (Do we seriously need to tell you why?) Then, get on your couch and cozy up with your favorite blanket: We're watching TV. Caitlin and Flo share how they picked their favorite streaming services and why we're n…

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. Fi…

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 bigge…

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 abo…

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, an…

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 mov…

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, …

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…

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 pers…

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 an…

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 b…

Welcome to Gizmodo's inaugural episode of Gadgettes, a podcast where we womansplain technology! Join Florence Ion and Caitlin McGarry every week as we break down the intel on all the latest gadgets. This week, we're fresh off a batch of gadget reviews. Caitlin walks us through the new features of the MacBook Pro and the abilities of its M1 Max chip…

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