Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

A Foggy Holographic Display Lets You Draw In Mid-Air

Many people assume that one day TV and mobile displays will be replaced by floating holograms. And with this unique 3D display that uses invisible fog to generate floating objects, we’re one step closer. Like the holographic displays in Star Wars, the 3D full-color high-resolution objects generated by this setup can be viewed from any…

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Our First Look At the New Batman v Superman Batmobile Lego Set

We’ve already gotten a few glimpses of the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batmobile, courtesy of the teaser trailer and the 2015 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month. But now we’ve got an even better look at Bruce’s ride thanks to an upcoming Lego set revealed by the Wall Street Journal.…

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All RC Toys Should Wirelessly Charge While Parked Like This Race Car

If you think just dropping your phone on a desk and having it start automatically charging is neat, imagine the day when electric cars can wirelessly charge by just driving down the road. The technology exists, it’s just better suited to RC cars right now, as Qualcomm demonstrates. The company has long worked to make…

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These Two Great ’80s Toy Lines Are Even Better When Combined

The folks at Super7 have a soft spot for all the awesome-at-the-time toys that made the ‘80s so great. That’s why they teamed up with Funko for that Jaws play set, and why they’ve mashed up He-Man and M.U.S.C.L.E. figures for these San Diego Comic-Con exclusive sets. If you’re not familiar with the M.U.S.C.L.E. line,…

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The Wheels on Your Car Could One Day Recharge It As They Roll

Regenerative braking systems are already used in electric cars to help recapture energy that’s wasted while the vehicle is stopping. But researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have also found a way to generate power while a vehicle is actually driving. The gold foil you see wrapped around this remote control Jeep’s back tires is…

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A Controller So Beautiful You Might Not Care If It Actually Sucks

If you’ve been playing video games since the original NES hit North America over 30 years ago, your tastes have probably refined over the years. So why muck up your living room coffee table with plastic controller monstrosities when this gorgeous walnut and aluminum alternative perfectly complements all your furniture? Designed by Kem Studio for…

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A Lawn Dart Slingshot Is a Good Reminder Why They’re Still Illegal

It’s more surprising that lawn darts weren’t banned until 1988 in the US, instead of the day after they first went on sale. And if you need a good reminder as to why you can no longer easily buy a set, Joerg Sprave built a lawn dart slingshot cannon that explains why. YouTube is filled…

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Save Yourself a Couple Hundred Bucks With a Mini Lego Simpsons House

Instead of shelling out $200 for Lego’s magnificent model of the Simpsons house, César Soares used his mastery of the brick to build his own version of the animated family’s home—just on a much, much smaller scale. Despite being much tinier than Lego’s official offering, César still managed to include details like a working garage…

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SlapSee Sunglasses Are Like a 90s Slap Bracelet For Your Face

Remember those slap wrap bracelets that were banned back in the 90s? They’re back and slowly regaining the public’s trust with a handful of slightly more useful products, including a pair of folding sunglasses that can securely wrap around bike handlebars or, of course, your wrist. The actual lenses on the SlapSee sunglasses don’t roll…

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The All-Lego Bricasso Printer Creates Mosaics Using Just Your Bricks

We’ve featured Jason Allemann’s Lego creations before, but this time he’s outdone himself with an all-Lego printer called the Bricasso. It uses Mindstorms EV3 to first scan a mosaic pattern you’ve drawn on paper, and then reproduce it using actual Lego pieces. The Bricasso only works with 1×1 plates, which is the maximum resolution a…

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The Perfect Suitcase Transforms Into a Portable Dresser

For longer hotel stays, it makes life easier to put all your clothes in drawers instead of rifling through a tangled web of t-shirts, shorts, and shoes. Or, you could make things even easier with a suitcase that transforms into a pre-packed dresser. Inside the ShelfPack you’ll find a series of stacked shelves that let…

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You’ll Spend Hours Transforming This Expanding Cabinet Just For Fun

Shelves are like mini museums in your home, putting all your possessions on display. But if you prefer a little flair with added privacy, the Cubrick Cabinet keeps everything hidden until a rotating mechanism reveals all of your personal artifacts. Available in configurations with 12, 16, or 20 cubes, the Cubrick doesn’t take up any…

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Erase Your Mistakes With the World’s Greatest Architectural Landmarks

Mistakes aren’t always set in stone, and neither are these miniature versions of iconic architectural landmarks from around the world. They’re actually made from rubber, so you can use them as erasers, or just leave them around your desk to make you feel like a giant. Available in three different $5 packs that include four…

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This Coffee Art Printer Puts Baristas To Shame

Some lovely art atop your latte’s foam: a perk of frequenting a fancy cafe. But a new machine called the Ripple promises to make it commonplace at any coffee shop—and the foam can spell out any message you like! The $1,000 machine, which includes a minimum $75/month service subscription, probably isn’t going to appeal to…

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Genius Flat Edge Scissors Guarantee a Perfectly Straight Cut

There hasn’t been much innovation in scissors since Crayola started making safer versions for kids. That’s why Tamás Fekete’s Vector scissors are so exciting. They feature a unique flat edge design that allows you to cut perfectly straight lines with the help of the edge of a table. You don’t need a ruler, a guide,…

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Toyota’s Crash Test Simulators Now Account for Bodies Braced for Impact

An accident can happen in a split second when you’re driving, but studies have shown that half the time the human body is still able to quickly take defensive action before the impact. So Toyota has upgraded its crash test simulation software with improved virtual muscles to take this into account. How a vehicle occupant’s…

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Let’s Help This Lego Jurassic World Indominus Rex Set Get Approved

The dinosaurs will always be the stars of the Jurassic movies, and in Jurassic World it’s the genetically-engineered Indominus Rex that takes center stage. Lego already sells a set that includes one, but Sami Mustonen’s is better, so head on over to the Lego Ideas site and give him some votes. Like with every set…

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The CPU Card Game That Out-Nerded Magic: The Gathering Now Has a Sequel

If casting spells and magic elixirs just aren’t your thing, the original CPU Wars was a unique non-fantasy take on the trump style card game. Players dealt damage to their opponents based on the tech specs of real-life computer CPUs, and now there’s a sequel to the game featuring processors you’d only find in powerful…

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Dinosaurs Chomping on Play-Doh People Sounds Like a Really Great Game

In Jurassic Park, its sequels, and Jurassic World, there are plenty of people being eaten by dinosaurs. But the toys released alongside those Jurassic movies usually tip-toe around that ugly reality. Except for Play-Doh, who wholeheartedly encourages kids to make tiny plasticine people destined to be dino dinner. Awesome. That’s not exactly how Hasbro is…

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An R2-D2 BBQ Apron Really Just Sells Itself

The Fourth of July is just around the corner which means we’re officially at peak grilling season. And with a new Star Wars movie arriving later this year, there’s no better time to upgrade your grilling ensemble with an R2-D2 apron. Made from cotton-coated PVC it will keep hot grease splatters and BBQ sauce off…

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A Foggy Holographic Display Lets You Draw In Mid-Air

Our First Look At the New Batman v Superman Batmobile Lego Set

All RC Toys Should Wirelessly Charge While Parked Like This Race Car

These Two Great ’80s Toy Lines Are Even Better When Combined

The Wheels on Your Car Could One Day Recharge It As They Roll

A Controller So Beautiful You Might Not Care If It Actually Sucks

A Lawn Dart Slingshot Is a Good Reminder Why They’re Still Illegal

Save Yourself a Couple Hundred Bucks With a Mini Lego Simpsons House

SlapSee Sunglasses Are Like a 90s Slap Bracelet For Your Face

The All-Lego Bricasso Printer Creates Mosaics Using Just Your Bricks

The Perfect Suitcase Transforms Into a Portable Dresser

You’ll Spend Hours Transforming This Expanding Cabinet Just For Fun

Erase Your Mistakes With the World’s Greatest Architectural Landmarks

This Coffee Art Printer Puts Baristas To Shame

Genius Flat Edge Scissors Guarantee a Perfectly Straight Cut

Toyota’s Crash Test Simulators Now Account for Bodies Braced for Impact

Let’s Help This Lego Jurassic World Indominus Rex Set Get Approved

The CPU Card Game That Out-Nerded Magic: The Gathering Now Has a Sequel

Dinosaurs Chomping on Play-Doh People Sounds Like a Really Great Game

An R2-D2 BBQ Apron Really Just Sells Itself

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

White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined

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