Adam Frucci, Author at Gizmodo

20 Unlikely Upgrades to the Human Body

For this week’s Photoshop Contest, I asked you to design some upgrades to the human body to make life better or easier. Some of your entries are sort of good ideas! OK, who am I kidding? They’re ridiculous.

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Footage of Perhaps the Most Badass Bank Heist Ever

Click to viewLast September, masked bank robbers landed a helicopter on a Swedish bank, broke in through a glass pyramid and set off some explosions before hoisting up on rope lines and flying away with millions of dollars. And here’s the video! Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on whether or not you view these guys as…

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Count Machine Onahole Counts How Fast You Can Pleasure Yourself (NSFW)

Count Machine Onahole is a Japanese device that is essentially a Fleshlight attached to a counting mechanism, so you can see how many pumps you can get in in under a minute. Oh, dear. https://gizmodo.com/i-had-sex-with-furniture-the-shameful-nsfw-fleshligh-5375323 Apparently, Japanese porn star Hiroshi “Chocoball” Mukai has set some sort of record with 426 pumps in one minute, which…

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DIY Touchscreen Pinball Machine is Nice, but Why Does it Exist?

Look, this DIY LCD pinball machine is definitely impressive. I’m just wondering what the point is. I mean, does anyone actually think that video pinball is better than the real deal? Is there a reason for video pinball to exist other than the impractical size requirements of an actual pinball machine? So when you take…

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Track Your Water Usage via an LCD-Equipped Faucet

If you are looking to keep track of your water usage while also using an unnecessary amount of technology in your bathroom, the Koolhaus faucet was designed with you in mind. Using a built-in LCD screen, this faucet tells you your exact water usage stats every time you wash your hands. If you want even…

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Airbus’ Lightweight Plane of the Future Features Holographic Projections and Invisible Floors

What sorts of airplanes will we be flying in 2030? According to Airbus, this “fantasy plane” concept is a reasonable guess, a lightweight model with curled wings and a U-shaped tail. Oh, and invisible floors. Sure, the design itself isn’t that crazy, but some of the interior features sure are. How about “holographic projections of…

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Meet the Poor Saps who Filter the Horror Out of the Internet

How often do you see a truly horrifying image on a mainstream site like Facebook? Almost never, right? Well, that’s because some unfortunate individuals look at thousands of images like that per day so you don’t have to. Yes, there are entire companies dedicated to reviewing content flagged as offensive for various websites that accept…

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Calling All Board Game Nerds: Get Carcassonne for the iPhone

For the past couple of months, the iPhone game that Giz editors have been constantly playing against each other has been Words with Friends. I am now trying to switch everyone over to Carcassonne. Sure, it’s based on a German board game, and there’s never been a non-nerdy board game out of that country. But…

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Give the Human Body Some Much-Needed Upgrades

The human body is OK, I guess. But why is it so fragile? And why can’t I stream my thoughts to my TV? And you know, it’d be pretty nice to be able to fly. Upgrade the human body the way you’d really like to see it using Photoshop and send your best entries to…

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Question of the Day: What Do You Think Apple Is Going to Do Tomorrow?

So, Apple has a press conference about the iPhone 4 tomorrow. What do you think they’re going to do to make good on the faulty antenna issue? https://gizmodo.com/apple-holding-iphone-4-press-conference-on-friday-5587384 What will Apple do about the iPhone 4 antenna issue?customer surveys

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WSJ: No iPhone 4 Recall Coming

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a “person familiar with the matter” has told them that Apple will not be recalling the iPhone 4 and it’s faulty antenna tomorrow. The article also says that instead of the usual 14 weeks of testing, carriers were given far less time and far fewer test devices than…

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Google May Use Mouse Movements to Influence Search Rankings

How Google decides what sites come up first on any given search is a closely-guarded secret, a formula that changes regularly to keep people from gaming the system. But it may get a lot harder to predict. A new patent filed by Google on Tuesday would allow Google to analyze information about where on a…

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Self High Five Machine Replaces One Awkward Situation with Another

There are few things worse than being left hanging when you go to give someone a high five. But high fiving a creepy machine with a disembodied arm? That might be one of them. That’s the idea behind the Self High Five Machine, a piece of art by Deniz Ozuygur. The latex arm takes a…

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Finally, a Portable Bar in a Suitcase

When I travel, there are a few essentials I always pack: a nice pair of shoes, my toiletry kit, extra socks. Oh, and a full bar, of course. Yes, the Bulbar is a portable bar packed in what looks like a traveling case for musical instruments. It has a lighted liquor display and sets up…

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I Am Quickly Losing Faith in the Thor Movie

I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its stupid gold eyepatch but, I mean, come on.

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The RIAA Spent $58 Million Suing File Sharers, Got 2% Back

How much of a failure was the RIAAs campaign of ridiculous lawsuits of file sharers? How does a 98% loss of a $58 million investment sound? That’s good business right there. According to leaked tax forms from 2006-2008, the RIAA spent a whopping $58,258,394 on legal fees over the course of those three years, reaping…

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17 Ways Sports Could Be Spiced Up with Tech

Sports are exciting and all, but wouldn’t they be a lot more exciting with the addition of, say, jetpacks and lightsabers? Yeah, I thought so. Third Place—Anthony Le Second Place—Michael Lathrop First Place—Levi Sell

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Letterman’s Top 10 Signs You’ve Purchased a Bad iPhone

The iPhone 4’s faulty antenna has officially entered the mainstream consciousness. Proof: Letterman did a top 10 list about it last night. Although I think number 7 would be seen as a positive for a good number of you. [Crunchgear]

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Fan-Powered R/C Shopping Cart Sure Is Ridiculous

There are few things more fun than MIT student projects. They’re the results of super-smart nerds working in an environment with tons of resources and no pressure to be profitable. Which results in stuff like this fan-powered R/C shopping cart. Here’s what creator Charles Guan had to say about the genesis of this beast: Huge…

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Question of the Day: How Much Are You Willing to Spend on Kinect and Its Games?

So the prices of Kinect games might be pretty high, and it’s not entirely clear whether or not the hardware will come bundled with a game. Just how much are you willing to spend on Microsofts new peripheral? https://gizmodo.com/wal-mart-offering-199-kinect-bundle-selling-kinect-ga-5585893 How much are you willing to spend on Kinect and 2 games?customer surveys

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20 Unlikely Upgrades to the Human Body

Footage of Perhaps the Most Badass Bank Heist Ever

Count Machine Onahole Counts How Fast You Can Pleasure Yourself (NSFW)

DIY Touchscreen Pinball Machine is Nice, but Why Does it Exist?

Track Your Water Usage via an LCD-Equipped Faucet

Airbus’ Lightweight Plane of the Future Features Holographic Projections and Invisible Floors

Meet the Poor Saps who Filter the Horror Out of the Internet

Calling All Board Game Nerds: Get Carcassonne for the iPhone

Give the Human Body Some Much-Needed Upgrades

Question of the Day: What Do You Think Apple Is Going to Do Tomorrow?

WSJ: No iPhone 4 Recall Coming

Google May Use Mouse Movements to Influence Search Rankings

Self High Five Machine Replaces One Awkward Situation with Another

Finally, a Portable Bar in a Suitcase

I Am Quickly Losing Faith in the Thor Movie

The RIAA Spent $58 Million Suing File Sharers, Got 2% Back

17 Ways Sports Could Be Spiced Up with Tech

Letterman’s Top 10 Signs You’ve Purchased a Bad iPhone

Fan-Powered R/C Shopping Cart Sure Is Ridiculous

Question of the Day: How Much Are You Willing to Spend on Kinect and Its Games?

Richard Branson Is Still Trying to Make Space Tourism Happen, Selling Tickets at $750,000

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Beats Powerbeats Fit Drops Below Black Friday Pricing Across All Colorways as Amazon Continues to Cut Prices on the Earbuds

Google Pixel 9a Hits a Record Low on Clearance, With Trade-In Making It Nearly Half the Price of Pixel Buds Pro 2

James Cameron Could Remake ‘Fantastic Voyage’ Before He Works on ‘Avatar 4’

Forget Amazon Fire TV Soundbar, Samsung B-Series Soundbar With Built-In Subwoofer Still Under $100 for Post-Spring Sale

Apple M4 MacBook Air Is Still at Its Spring Sale Low as Amazon Moves Into Clearance Mode, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

They’re Already Trying to Baby Yoda Rocky From ‘Project Hail Mary’

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Just Got Cheaper Again After Spring Sale, With 3 Months of Game Pass Included at No Extra Cost

Protect Your Car Without Overpaying, Batteries Plus Makes Finding the Right Battery Size Easy and Affordable

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AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?