Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

This Millennium Falcon Multitool Is a Suitable Wookiee Replacement

You think it’s an inconvenience when your car breaks down on the side of the road? Imagine that happening to your ship in the vacuum of space. That’s why you always need to keep the right tools for emergency repairs on hand, whether it’s a handy walking carpet named Chewbacca, or this Millennium Falcon-shaped multitool.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

KRE-O’s Transformers Class of 1985 Includes Grimlock and Devastator

The KRE-O building toys are Hasbro’s answer to Lego, but with retro properties like G.I. Joe and Transformers at their disposal, they’re even more effective at luring in nostalgia seekers. So following up on last year’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Class of 1984 set of KREON figures, Hasbro is returning to SDCC this year with…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Tiny Electric Backup Engine For Planes Kicks In When All Else Fails

A commercial airliner with multiple engines can limp to a runway if one of them fails. But a small plane, driven by just a single propeller, is in more serious trouble when its engine stops. So researchers have created a tiny electric backup that kicks in during an emergency, ensuring the craft can safely get…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

For $125,000 You Can Buy Your Kid a Miniature Monster Truck

We all know what spoiled means, but for the truest definition of the word you don’t need to look any further than this miniature monster truck designed for kids that’s powered by a real four-cylinder Ford engine pushing it to a top speed of 25 miles per hour. It’s roughly half the size of real…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Who Cares About a Monopoly When There’s a Game About Making Tacos?

It’s hard to care about how valuable Monopoly properties like Park Place or Boardwalk are once you know that you could instead be spending a lazy afternoon playing a game that has you collecting ingredients to build a delicious taco. Taco Takeover has up to four players scrambling to fill a faux-taco shell with toppings…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Dewalt’s Bluetooth Batteries Can Be Shut Down To Deter Tool Thieves

To make it easier to manage the mountain of tools you’ll usually find on a construction site, and to help deter theft, Dewalt is introducing a new line of Bluetooth rechargeable batteries that can be connected to a smartphone app for checking their charge status—or remotely disabling them. The brand’s new 20V MAX 2.0 Amp…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Scientists Have Figured Out the Perfect Way To Build a Fire

Grab your s’mores fixin’s because a professor of mechanical engineering at Duke University believes he figured out how to build and engineer the perfect fire that burns with the maximum amount of heat as possible. But here’s the real interesting part: it turns out that humans have already known the ideal shape for a fire—a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Humidifying Toaster Ensures Breakfast Isn’t a Dried-Out Disappointment

Did you know that you’ve been toasting bread wrong all this time? Well, maybe not wrong, but vastly inferior to how Balmuda’s new humidifying toaster oven can do it. The intelligent appliance ensures your toast comes out not only perfectly browned on both sides, but also still soft and fluffy on the inside. But don’t…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Official pics of Lego’s new Mercedes-Benz construction truck appear

Originally revealed at the 2015 London Toy Fair back in January, we’ve finally got some official photos of Lego’s upcoming Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 truck courtesy of Amazon Japan. Availability, in Japan at least, is set for early August. And the 2,793-piece set will sell for around $260, though pricing will vary from region to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

The First BOOMco Halo Blasters Will Be San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

We got our first hands-on with Mattel’s new BOOMco Halo-themed blasters back at Toy Fair, but it looks like the first official opportunity for everyone to get their hands on the new additions to the line will be at the San Diego Comic-Con next month. The UNSC M6 Blaster and Covenant Plasma Overcharge Blaster will…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Super Mario Bros. Watch Reminds You It’s Always a Good Time To Play

It’s impossible to count how many artists, designers, and Nintendo fans have been inspired by Shigeru Miyamoto’s work, but you can add the folks at Mr. Jones Watches to that list. Their latest timepiece is this Super Mario Bros.-inspired creation featuring the side-scrolling landscape from the original NES game. Appropriately called the Sun and Moon…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

The Badass Batman v Superman Batmobile Has Officially Been Revealed

The 2015 Licensing Expo just got under way in Las Vegas today, giving us our first good look at the redesigned Batmobile that Ben Affleck will be driving in the upcoming 2016 blockbuster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We’ve already gotten a few peeks at Batman’s newest ride, but these images, courtesy of Warner…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Go vote for this more menacing version of the Lego Hulkbuster armor

Lego’s official Hulkbuster set left quite a lot to be desired in terms of size, detailing, and overall awesomeness. After all, Iron Man’s giant suit was the real star of that recent Avengers flick. So Raymond Chow took it upon himself to build a better version—a much better version—that you can now vote for over…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Tiny Transforming Dolly That Can Stay Attached to Your Camera

Your digital camera has become far more than just a tool for snapping birthday pics. It’s a full-on portable cinematography tool. And with Edelkrone’s new compact Pocket Skater 2 dolly, you can easily capture professional-looking tracking or moving shots. The three-wheeled Pocket Skater 2 is easily the smallest dolly you’re going to find that can…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

Regular Old Sewing Thread Can Be Woven Into Strong Artificial Muscles

Given Disney’s amusement parks are packed full of audio-animatronic characters, it only makes sense that the company’s research division would be hard at work finding ways to make them even more lifelike. Researchers may have found a cheap solution to making artificial muscles, using conductive sewing thread you can find in any fabric store. Synthetic…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Wifi Networks Can Count People—No Phones Required

Using a similar approach that allowed MIT to see through walls using just wifi signals, researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, led by Yasamin Mostofi, have found a way to count crowds of people—with a surprising degree of accuracy—using just basic wifi hardware. But the technique doesn’t involve just keeping tabs on how…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Google Maps Now Suggests Riding the Loch Ness Monster Instead of a Bus

The next time you find yourself traveling around the Scottish Highlands, instead of grabbing a bus or other sensible form of public transportation, Google Maps suggests taking a ride on the mythical Loch Ness monster. It’s an amusing Easter egg, but unfortunately not actually a real option. Which is sad, because getting from Augustus to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

These Fuel Cell Trolleys Can Power an Old Plane’s In-Flight Electronics

Believe it or not, that modern-looking tin can in the sky you’re flying—with its touchscreen TVs at every seat—most likely took flight for the first time decades ago. All of those fancy electronics are upgrades sucking on outdated power systems. That’s why these trolley carts were created to deliver a different kind of juice. Researchers…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

A Giant USB-C Dock Gives the New MacBook Every Port It Could Ever Need

Frustrated with your fancy new MacBook’s single USB-C port? OWC wants to be your laptop’s knight in shiny, connected armor with a brand new USB-C dock that turns its lone port into 11 additional connections so you can have all of your hardware and accessories plugged in at the same time. You’ll not only get…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

A Floating Observation Dome Gives Fish a Glimpse of the Outside World

Some people revel in being a big fish in a small pond. But real fish stuck in a real pond probably aren’t as happy about the situation. So to make the Koi swimming around in your backyard a little happier, consider upgrading their pond with this floating dome that lets them actually swim above the…

Biology Andrew Liszewski

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This Millennium Falcon Multitool Is a Suitable Wookiee Replacement

KRE-O’s Transformers Class of 1985 Includes Grimlock and Devastator

Tiny Electric Backup Engine For Planes Kicks In When All Else Fails

For $125,000 You Can Buy Your Kid a Miniature Monster Truck

Who Cares About a Monopoly When There’s a Game About Making Tacos?

Dewalt’s Bluetooth Batteries Can Be Shut Down To Deter Tool Thieves

Scientists Have Figured Out the Perfect Way To Build a Fire

A Humidifying Toaster Ensures Breakfast Isn’t a Dried-Out Disappointment

Official pics of Lego’s new Mercedes-Benz construction truck appear

The First BOOMco Halo Blasters Will Be San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

A Super Mario Bros. Watch Reminds You It’s Always a Good Time To Play

The Badass Batman v Superman Batmobile Has Officially Been Revealed

Go vote for this more menacing version of the Lego Hulkbuster armor

A Tiny Transforming Dolly That Can Stay Attached to Your Camera

Regular Old Sewing Thread Can Be Woven Into Strong Artificial Muscles

Wifi Networks Can Count People—No Phones Required

Google Maps Now Suggests Riding the Loch Ness Monster Instead of a Bus

These Fuel Cell Trolleys Can Power an Old Plane’s In-Flight Electronics

A Giant USB-C Dock Gives the New MacBook Every Port It Could Ever Need

A Floating Observation Dome Gives Fish a Glimpse of the Outside World

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