The hidden story of your phone's gyroscope

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Published 2020-09-11

The gyroscope has played an important role in dozens of technologies over nearly three centuries. See how this versatile invention changed wars, led to more advanced phones and even helped create the Mile High Club.

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All Comments (21)

@ninjanerdstudent6937 3 years ago

“From rockets to pockets.” It must have been some guy’s happy day coming up with that.
@Shlooomth 3 years ago

These gyroscope puns are really making my head spin
@Freakazoid12345 3 years ago

Former title: "From warships to the iPhone: Evolution of the gyroscope "
@Ash-dk7kn 3 years ago

Good report, just few notes: 1) Gyroscopes in your phone are not comparable in performance by any mean to that launched to spaces even in early days 2) Wineglass gyroscope is a mechanical gyroscope (IT HAS MOVING PARTS). 3)Wineglass gyroscope is still in research phase. It didn't outperform the optical gyroscope which dominated the aerospace application regime for many decades.
@lerico536 2 months ago

"rockets to pockets" Brilliant!
@realme-em3xy 3 years ago

You should do same video for all sensors for phones
@adityanarayansreejith9362 3 years ago

The only thing I knew about gyroscope was that it would help me scope well in pubg and COD and it's great for VR stuffs but never knew its origin!
@drewoer 3 years ago

She says science fiction right as space pops up, based CNET
@Shubhyduby 3 years ago

Very well made appreciate it
@AyushKumar-mp3ro 3 years ago

Really insightful. Loved it.
@georgioarmania2526 3 years ago

A lot of background and hard work during Covid shelter in place. Very educational. A must watch for all and especially for lovers of science, which should be all of us. It should encourage students to study science and physics in particular. Great job as always from the best presenter on CNET.
@juandiegosc 3 years ago

Very interesting and informative video. Great videos from Lexy as always
@buttermashpotatoes4617 3 years ago

wow cnet, putting out an informative, concise, entertaining video
@mahirshahariar9685 3 years ago

Didn't explained what the heck is Gyroscope.
@comment.highlighted 3 years ago

Great information. I remember buying a Gyroscope, as a kid, and was intrigued in how it worked. Thank you very much! 🙂
@jasone4110 3 years ago

Fascinating stuff!
@mariacheebandidos7183 3 years ago

1:40 seems people are going to be saying that for a long time to come.
@MN-pu6qx 7 months ago

An outstanding and incredibly informative video. Thanks.
@benevolentbear8213 2 years ago

Great video! Thanks a lot.
@valeriehertz-kusz9575 3 years ago

My Absolute Favorite Toy as a child growing up, so very fascinating!