South Korean ISP Is Suing Netflix Because Too Many People Are WatchingSquid Game

By SK Broadbands estimates, Netflix owes 27.2 billion won ($22.9 million) in 2020 alone. The ISP handles roughly 1,200 Gigabits of Netflix data processed per second as of September, according to Reuters. Thats up 24 times from May 2018, and popular Netflix Korea productions like Squid Game and D.P. Photo: Victoria Song/Gizmodo are purportedly a big reason why. Netflix isnt having it, however. The company has already appealed the ruling....

October 1, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Michelle Atkins

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Might Not Be Dead Yet

Fans of Samsungs giganticGalaxy Notephones were disappointed this year. But Note enthusiasts might have reason to get excited. The module is mostly square, except for a rectangular sliver that drops down housing a fourth lens. The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems an awful lot like a Note.Image: Digit.in One of the four is expected to be a periscope lens. Theres also a cutout for laser autofocus, and possibly an infrared sensor, though its just a render....

September 24, 2021 · 1 min · 111 words · Kevin Bates

Comcast Is Trying to Be Roku Now

So X i 1. Sounds more like a child of Grimes and Elon Musk than a streaming gear, but OK! (Thefee is now $5/monthfor additional Flex boxes after the first.) Photo: Comcast Reader, allow me to suggest a Roku. News from the future, delivered to your present.

September 22, 2021 · 1 min · 47 words · Carlos Chapman

A Rare, Flesh-Eating Infection Has Killed 8 People in Florida This Year

Vibrio bacteria are found abundantly in marine environments and brackish waters.Harmful speciesof Vibrio, includingV. These infections cause gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhea. The infection can then set off a potentially fatal immune response called sepsis that requires immediate treatment. A person walking on the beach during sunset on July 16, 2007 in Marco Island, FloridaPhoto: Marc Serota (Getty Images) According to the Florida Department of Health, 20 people are known to havecontractedV....

September 10, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Todd Williams

Lego Reveals a Buildable Super Mario Block That’s Full of Nintendo 64 Levels Instead of Power-Ups

News from the future, delivered to your present. Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible. Gif:YouTube - Nintendo

September 9, 2021 · 1 min · 28 words · Brian Ross

September Is Here, and So Are 63 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

This month weve gotstories galoreto keep you entertained as the seasons change. Can she figure out whos responsible before shes murdered again? (September 7) The publisher and editor-in-chief ofClarkesworldgathers standout sci-fi stories from 2020 for this diverse collection. Steelstriker by Marie LuImage: Roaring Brook Press Contributors include io9 co-founder Annalee Newitz as well as N.K. Jemisin, Cixin Liu, Ann Leckie, and more. The girls best friend turns detective and discovers dangerous secrets in her midst....

September 1, 2021 · 2 min · 285 words · Joshua Munoz

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Is Way More Durable Than Its Predecessors

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 3, it made a point of emphasizing its improved durability. Allstate Protection Plans (formerly SquareTrade) is infamous for its drop tests and its FoldBot. These are pretty big claims, but the results of Allstates breakability tests are encouraging. Photo: Sam Rutherford In the two drops where the phone was fully open, the screen didnt shattera first for any smartphone. It only received minor pixel damage and scuffing....

August 31, 2021 · 1 min · 170 words · David Gilbert

Apple Is Launching an App Dedicated Entirely to Classical Music

A deeper classical music experience may also be a selling point for Apple Musics newhigh-fidelity lossless streamingandSpatial Audio features. News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident. Photo: GREG BAKER / Contributor (Getty Images) Apple, Are You Okay? I need Apple to blink once for yes and twice for no, because it’s getting weird.

August 30, 2021 · 1 min · 69 words · Cory Brennan

TikTok’s Algorithm Is Speeding Up the Spread of Covid-19 Vaccine Lies

TikTok did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment and well update this post when they do. Since the beginning of the pandemic, TikTok hasloudly affirmedits commitment to keeping Covid-19 disinformation off of its platform. News from the future, delivered to your present. Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Contributor (Getty Images) A Student Used AI to Beat Amazons Brutal Technical Interview.

August 18, 2021 · 1 min · 61 words · Joseph Lopez

Samsung’s New Wear OS Galaxy Watch 4 Ushers In a New Era for Android

They look like tweaked versions of their predecessors, theGalaxy Watch Active 2and theGalaxy Watch 3. The former retains the Actives digital bezel, while the Classic sports Samsungs iconic physical rotating bezel. The screen is gorgeousenough said. Top: 42mm Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, 46mm Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Bottom: two 40mm Galaxy Watch 4 models, 44mm Galaxy Watch 4.Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo More important are the upgrades under the hood. All this extra processing power is immediately noticeable....

August 11, 2021 · 3 min · 523 words · Melissa Gibbs

The Galaxy Buds 2 Take Aim At AirPods Pro

The second-gen Galaxy Buds are some of the sleekest-looking earbuds Samsungs made to date. The company says the Galaxy Buds 2 are the smallest, lightest earbuds the company has made so far. No weird bean shape, no bulk, no distractingly shiny finish. Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo (They also come in white and graphite, which you could see above.) The white charging case comes with interior trim that matches the bud shade, which is a nice touch....

August 11, 2021 · 1 min · 136 words · Linda Delgado

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Is Here, and Samsung Has Finally Hit Its Stride

That was my biggest issue with myGalaxy Z Fold 2, so this news is a relief. But the screen upgrades dont stop there. More Durable, and Water-Resistant! Photo: Sam Rutherford In front, the 6.2-inch cover screen is protected byGorilla Glass Victusand gets a faster 120Hz refresh rate. Its like the difference between buying clothes off the rack and taking them to a tailor. The Fold 3 is $200 less than its predecessor, with a starting price of $1,800....

August 11, 2021 · 2 min · 259 words · Whitney Dyer

The Price Is Right for Samsung’s Colorful Galaxy Z Flip 3

The phone got a bit of makeover and is now available in seven different colors. The Z Flip 3 is a modern take on yesterdays flip phone, after all. The exterior display (what you see when the phone is flipped close) also received a bump. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here, and it’s looking a lot better than its predecessor.Photo: Sam Rutherford / Gizmodo The Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 5nm octa-core processor and 8GB of RAM....

August 11, 2021 · 2 min · 391 words · Cheryl Ortega