Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Xerox’s Printable Memory Labels Can Store Data to Combat Counterfeits

Remember when we thought that hologram stickers were an effective way to stop the proliferation of counterfeit products? Xerox now believes it has a far superior solution with a new type of printable electronic label that has encrypted memory built right in. Using technologies licensed from a company called Thinfilm, the labels can contain as…

Privacy & Security Andrew Liszewski

Pre-Carved Star Wars Pumpkins Let You Skip Scraping Out Those Guts

Halloween without Jack O’Lanterns is like Time Warner Cable without all the headaches—the two just go hand-in-hand. But if your carving skills don’t exist, or you hate scraping out pumpkin guts, these pre-carved fake Star Wars pumpkins will still impress the neighborhood kids. Each $20 12-inch pumpkin can be illuminated with a bulb from within,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This Millennium Falcon Night Light Makes a Kessel Run Right Through Your Wall

The latest addition to 3DlightFX’s line of three-dimensional night lights is this wonderful model of the Millennium Falcon that appears to be tearing a fiery hole in your wall as it makes the jump to light speed. It’s all an illusion, of course, accomplished with a flame decal you stick to a wall and then…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Hanging Stormtrooper Skeletons Are the Perfect Halloween Decor

Nothing ruins the Halloween holidays like the stress of trying to decide how to properly decorate your home. ThinkGeek has made it easy this year, though, with these cheap, festive, and well-timed Stormtrooper hanging skeletons. They’re just like the ones you remember your teachers hanging in grade school, with hinged limbs and a completely inaccurate…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

I Would Read Peanuts If Snoopy Were Actually a Transforming Robot Truck

It was one of the country’s most beloved comic strips, but did anyone ever actually find the Peanuts gang entertaining? Of course not. But if Charles Schulz had taken a page from Takara Tomy and turned Snoopy into a transforming truck, his comic would have been even more enjoyable than Calvin & Hobbes. It’s hard…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Fill This Volkswagen Van Cooler With Snapple and Other Hippy Drinks

It was an endearing symbol of the ‘60s, but the iconic Volkswagen Van has since becomes a sought-after and expensive collectible. And while you can’t quit your job and drive across the country in this VW Van cooler, it’s a slightly cheaper way to dodge grown-up responsibilities—at least for a weekend. A two-feet long telescoping…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Lego Split-Seconds Chronograph Is a Cheap Start to a DIY Swiss Watch

It turns out there’s no reason to drop $20,000 on an expensive Swiss watch if you happen to have a box full of Technics lying about, because someone has built a working split-seconds chronograph using nothing but Lego. A split-seconds chronograph functions like an analog stopwatch, except with an additional seconds hand that can be…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This R2-D2 Is Either Really Angry or an Adorable Humidifier

If he can repair an intergalactic spaceship while it’s blasting through the cosmos, it only makes sense that turning water into steam would be child’s play for the world’s most multi-talented astromech droid. Although, if cartoons have taught us anything, steam blasting out of his head means that R2-D2 could also be absolutely furious at…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

The First Self-Contained Airbag Jacket Detects Crashes All On Its Own

Motorcycle jackets with built-in airbags are far from being a new life-saving innovation, but Dainese’s new Misano 1000 works completely independent of the bike being ridden, increasing the odds of it inflating when it’s needed most. Typically these types of jackets rely on sensors that have been installed on the motorcycle to know exactly when…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Cedar Point’s Giant New Coaster Will Shatter Ten World Records Next Year

There are lots of coaster parks in the world, but few have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of thrill rides like Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, has. And when it opens next summer, its new Valravn Birdseye coaster will officially break ten world records in one fell swoop. Though the park has a relatively…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This Clip-on Handgun Attachment Makes Bullets Non-Lethal

A California company called Alternative Ballistics has developed an easy-to-install accessory for hand guns that promises to make bullets non-lethal allowing law enforcement to incapacitate a suspect without causing life-threatening injuries. The most important feature of the accessory, called The Alternative, is that it doesn’t interfere with the operation of a handgun in any way…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Risk: Star Wars Edition Lets You Conquer an Entire Galaxy, Not Just Earth

You know the sense of satisfaction you get from conquering an entire planet while playing Risk? Well imagine what it must feel like when you take over an entire galaxy. If that’s not enough reason to try Risk: Star Wars Edition, playing with X-wings and TIE fighters should sweeten the pot. Available now for $30,…

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This Guy Turned His Dorm Room Fridge Into an Over-Sized Playable Game Boy

You can buy stick-on decals that will make your fridge look like a giant Game Boy, or you can do what Daniel d’Entremont did and actually turn your fridge into a giant playable Game Boy using a Raspberry Pi 2. The most important part of d’Entremont’s hack, which involved removing and hollowing out the tiny…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

You Can’t Steal Data From a Chip That’s Self-Destructed

Losing a flash drive full of family photos is unfortunate; losing an encryption key that gives access to sensitive data could be a catastrophe. So researchers at Xerox’s PARC have developed chips that can self-destruct on command, making them completely unusable once they shatter. The key to making chips that can just shatter into a…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Sony A7s II: The Best Low-Light Mirrorless Camera Now Records 4K Video Onboard

Last year, Sony’s A7s camera blew us away with its low-light video powers that could capture decent footage, even when in complete darkness. Today, we’re getting a new version that shoots 4K video. The A7S II boasts the same 12-megapixel sensor as the A7S, with the same 100-469,600 ISO range that can be expanded to…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

The World’s First 3D-Printed Titanium Rib Cage Is a Medical Marvel

It sounds like something straight out of a comic book, but after losing his sternum and part of his rib cage to cancer, a 54-year-old Spanish man received the world’s first 3D-printed chest prosthetic made from lightweight, but incredibly strong, titanium. Titanium implants aren’t new, but replacing large sections of the rib cage is tricky.…

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Watch This Guy Open a Hotel Room Safe With a Pocketknife and Paperclip

Did you pay extra for a deluxe hotel room that came with a safe? It doesn’t matter how complex you think you four-digit code is, it turns out the safe’s keypad can probably be over-ridden using a secret keyhole that’s surprisingly easy to hack. In this video Jim Stickley demonstrates that the fancy metal nameplate…

Privacy & Security Andrew Liszewski

These Erasers Turn Pens and Pencils Into Swords

The sword is mighty, but they say the pen is even mightier. So by our calculations, whoever wields these adorable PenSwords will be utterly invincible, right? At least no mistake will ever stand in their way. Sold as just a handle that’s actually a rubber eraser, you can choose any pen or pencil to serve…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Scratching Post TV Is the Only Channel You Really Need

Apple thinks it’s figured out the future of TV, but it’s not apps. A few random clicks through YouTube reveals the real media goldmine waiting to be tapped: cats. But why pay for a monthly streaming service when this TV-shaped scratching post provides hours of real-life entertainment? You don’t need to connect it to your…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Get Your Next Iron Bank Withdrawal in Quarters; Game of Thrones Pinball Is Here

Don’t act so surprised that pinball is still a thing, sometimes knocking around a steel ball can be just as satisfying as gunning down a room full of virtual zombies. And even moreso when the table features swords, dragons, and even the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. The latest creation from Stern Pinball has…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

Xerox’s Printable Memory Labels Can Store Data to Combat Counterfeits

Pre-Carved Star Wars Pumpkins Let You Skip Scraping Out Those Guts

This Millennium Falcon Night Light Makes a Kessel Run Right Through Your Wall

Hanging Stormtrooper Skeletons Are the Perfect Halloween Decor

I Would Read Peanuts If Snoopy Were Actually a Transforming Robot Truck

Fill This Volkswagen Van Cooler With Snapple and Other Hippy Drinks

A Lego Split-Seconds Chronograph Is a Cheap Start to a DIY Swiss Watch

This R2-D2 Is Either Really Angry or an Adorable Humidifier

The First Self-Contained Airbag Jacket Detects Crashes All On Its Own

Cedar Point’s Giant New Coaster Will Shatter Ten World Records Next Year

This Clip-on Handgun Attachment Makes Bullets Non-Lethal

Risk: Star Wars Edition Lets You Conquer an Entire Galaxy, Not Just Earth

This Guy Turned His Dorm Room Fridge Into an Over-Sized Playable Game Boy

You Can’t Steal Data From a Chip That’s Self-Destructed

Sony A7s II: The Best Low-Light Mirrorless Camera Now Records 4K Video Onboard

The World’s First 3D-Printed Titanium Rib Cage Is a Medical Marvel

Watch This Guy Open a Hotel Room Safe With a Pocketknife and Paperclip

These Erasers Turn Pens and Pencils Into Swords

A Scratching Post TV Is the Only Channel You Really Need

Get Your Next Iron Bank Withdrawal in Quarters; Game of Thrones Pinball Is Here

Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?

Roku’s 2025 Streaming Stick HD Is 40% Off to Compete With Amazon Fire TV Stick During Spring Sale

Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing

Amazon Slashes 63% Off Acer Aspire Desktop for a Limited-Time Spring Sale, With Keyboard and Mouse Included

Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features

Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline

Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online

Scientists Found a Weird New Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

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?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees