Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

An Oddly Shaped Spherical Fan Blows More Air Than It Sucks

The new Q fan looks more like a basketball than a fan, but using an internal turbofan it can actually blow about seven times more air than it sucks. Presumably inspired by the futuristic-looking bladeless fans that Dyson has developed, Panasonic has decided to show the world that its product designers are just as capable…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

A Musical Prank Card That Drives Someone Mad Is the Perfect Gift

The older someone gets the harder it is to find them the perfect birthday present. So why not just throw in the towel and go the gag gift route instead? This amazing musical card plays Happy Birthday to help someone celebrate their big day, except once started the only way to silence the card is…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Inflatable Hero Vest Gives You the Abs You’ll Never Get On Your Own

For those days when you find just getting out of bed in the morning a challenge, this instant inflatable Hero For a Day getup will give you the confidence boost you need to face the shower, your morning commute, and your co-workers. Eventually you’ll work your way up to super-villains, but let’s take things one…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

It’s OK To Be Jealous Of Playmobil’s New Ultra-Modern Luxury Mansion

Our toys have always lived far more lavish lifestyles than we could ever dream of. Barbie has owned everything from motorhomes to planes, G.I. Joe was better equipped than the U.S. Military, and now your child’s Playmobil figures have a gorgeous ultra-modern mansion to call home. Aside from a disappointingly small flat-screen TV, the living…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Somehow This Figure Looks More Like Mr. Bean Than Rowan Atkinson Does

It’s hard not to like a character who can express vast amounts of emotion and feeling without ever muttering a single word. But for those who are truly obsessed with Mr. Bean, Enterbay has created a fully posable miniature version of the character complete with a flawless head sculpt that’s a dead ringer for Rowan…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Waving Your Phone Around Can Turn It Into a Surprisingly Accurate Ruler

There are lots of easy-to-use apps that allow you to generate 3D models of physical objects using just your smartphone’s camera. But when it comes to calculating the exact size of an object, those same apps are actually pretty inaccurate. They don’t have to be, though, because researchers at Carnegie Mellon have found a way…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

You Can Use Philips’ First Rechargeable Hue Light Anywhere You Want

Philips’ Hue line of bulbs and other smartphone-controlled lighting accessories have been some of the more popular and successful home automation products of the past few years. They’re easy to setup, easy to customize, and now easy to use anywhere you need thanks to the new Philips Hue Go—which is powered by a rechargeable battery.…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

This Sharpener Turns Tiny Stubs Into Longer Pencils

If you stop and think about it, it’s almost impossible to use an entire pencil because after repeated sharpenings you eventually end up with a tiny unusable stub. What a ripoff. There’s a solution to that problem, though. A clever new sharpener with multiple blades that lets you stack a stub onto a brand new…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Even the Emperor Would Find This Infant Yoda Bath Towel Adorable

Though completely twisted towards evil by the dark side of the Force, even Emperor Palpatine would find it hard to resist cracking a smile at Etsy seller MiddleBrainedCanvas’ adorable Yoda-inspired hooded bath towel. Available for just $28 the hand-made two-tone cotton towel includes Yoda’s highly-recognizable pointy ears attached to its hood. And it can be…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

That Monster Book of Monsters Replica Comes With a Real Textbook

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed that its Harry Potter Monsters Book of Monsters replica will be available sometime this summer for $295. That seems expensive, but the furry, tentacled tome also includes an accompanying book full of actual drawings, sketches, and info on all the creatures in the Harry Potter universe. The monster itself, created by…

Books & Comics Andrew Liszewski

Clever Backpack Stroller Is Always at the Ready, Never in the Way

Unless you’ve opted for an antique carriage dating back to the 1920s, most modern strollers are able to collapse small enough to squeeze into a car’s trunk. But the lightweight OmniO Rider actually folds small enough to be worn as a comfortable backpack, giving you an emergency means to transport a tired toddler without having…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

We Hope These Great April Fools Prank Products Become Real

The worst day of the year is once again upon us, but thanks to ThinkGeek it’s made slightly more bearable with a new batch of fictional products that the company might one day actually produce and sell. Some of them are a long shot, but that won’t stop us from dreaming. ThinkGeek actually has a…

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Dyson Put a Filter In Its Bladeless Fan To Cool and Clean a Room

Following up on its first humidifier that used a UV light to kill germs in its water reservoir, Dyson has just announced an updated version of its Cool fan that now includes a built-in 360-degree glass filter to remove 99.95 percent of airborne invaders in a room. And not just any filter, but a high-efficiency…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

A Brilliant Child’s Bike Seat That Instantly Transforms Into a Stroller

For a lot of city dwellers a bicycle is their primary form of transportation—even once they have kids. So a Swedish designer named Lycke von Schantz has come up with a clever child’s bike seat called the Påhoj that instantly transforms into a lightweight stroller once you arrive at your destination. The Påhoj is still…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Genius Faceplate Puts USB Ports on Your Wall With No Wiring Needed

The days of having to wire up a complete replacement outlet to add a USB charging port will soon be long gone. The same folks behind the SnapRays Guidelight, a replacement cover that added night lights to almost any outlet in your home without wiring, is back with an even better product. Their new SnapPower…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

This Wristband’s Tactile Vibrations Let Musicians Silently Keep the Beat

During a performance a band is completely reliant on its drummer for setting the rhythm, but what about during rehearsal when a musician is practicing alone? Or when a musical group doesn’t have a drummer? That’s where this new wearable comes in. It doesn’t tell time, it doesn’t have notifications, and it can’t run apps.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

You: “I Love This Han Solo Coffin Coffee Table.” Me: “I Know.”

The latest episode of Super-Fan Builds just hit the internet and this time the lucky recipient is a member of the 501st, a group of Star Wars fans who build their own replica costumes and visit hospitals and other charitable events while dressed in character. If anyone deserves an amazing ‘Han Solo frozen in carbonite’-themed…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Corporate Pikachu Proves Even Pokemon Have To Get Real Jobs One Day

When they’re young and still waiting for their first evolution, all a Pokemon dreams about is fighting in tournaments with a skilled trainer guiding the way. What they don’t think about is that all those battles will take their toll, and eventually they’re going to have to consider other work in order to pay the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

These Wood Grain Sunglasses Are Actually Made From Recycled Newspapers

Shwood has made a name for itself with its take on the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers made from exotic woods like Zebrawood, Cherry, and East Indian Rosewood. But the grain on its latest design isn’t actually wood—it’s a veneer made from 1,600 feet of recycled newspapers that are rolled up, glued into paper logs, and sliced…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This Giant Rolling, Walking Bike Can Probably Tackle Any Terrain

If you want to take your bicycle off-road, you need larger and larger tires depending on how rough the terrain gets—and that makes it harder and harder to pedal. But maybe Ron Schroer has found the perfect off-road cycling alternative with his Boneshaker Big Wheel that rolls and walks all at the same time. The…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

An Oddly Shaped Spherical Fan Blows More Air Than It Sucks

A Musical Prank Card That Drives Someone Mad Is the Perfect Gift

Inflatable Hero Vest Gives You the Abs You’ll Never Get On Your Own

It’s OK To Be Jealous Of Playmobil’s New Ultra-Modern Luxury Mansion

Somehow This Figure Looks More Like Mr. Bean Than Rowan Atkinson Does

Waving Your Phone Around Can Turn It Into a Surprisingly Accurate Ruler

You Can Use Philips’ First Rechargeable Hue Light Anywhere You Want

This Sharpener Turns Tiny Stubs Into Longer Pencils

Even the Emperor Would Find This Infant Yoda Bath Towel Adorable

That Monster Book of Monsters Replica Comes With a Real Textbook

Clever Backpack Stroller Is Always at the Ready, Never in the Way

We Hope These Great April Fools Prank Products Become Real

Dyson Put a Filter In Its Bladeless Fan To Cool and Clean a Room

A Brilliant Child’s Bike Seat That Instantly Transforms Into a Stroller

Genius Faceplate Puts USB Ports on Your Wall With No Wiring Needed

This Wristband’s Tactile Vibrations Let Musicians Silently Keep the Beat

You: “I Love This Han Solo Coffin Coffee Table.” Me: “I Know.”

Corporate Pikachu Proves Even Pokemon Have To Get Real Jobs One Day

These Wood Grain Sunglasses Are Actually Made From Recycled Newspapers

This Giant Rolling, Walking Bike Can Probably Tackle Any Terrain

Anker’s 100W Power Bank Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year on Amazon, Packing 25,000mAh and 3 Ports

Beats Solo 4 at 40% Off Is Now Apple’s Lowest-Cost Headphone Pick During Amazon’s Spring Sale

Now the Oscars Aren’t Just Moving to YouTube, They’re Moving Out of Hollywood

Fitbit Versa 4 Drops to a Record Low as Google Makes Another Push into Fitness Smartwatches Following the Pixel Watch

JBL Boombox 4 Speaker Didn’t Stay at Full Price for Long as Amazon’s Spring Sale Pushes It Close to Used Pricing

Final Call: Get NordVPN at $266 Off + Amazon Gift Card (Few Days Left)

C-3PO’s Head From ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Sold for a Cool Million

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Delivers Fast Speeds, Low Monthly Prices and Cash Back

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Pay TSA

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

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