Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Sorry, Brad, This Lumpy Space Princess Chew Toy Is For Dogs Only

It seems like Adventure Time’s Lumpy Space Princess might have finally resolved her tumultuous feelings for her ex-boyfriend, Brad. How else can you explain why she’s turning her affections toward man’s best friend as a rubber chew and tug-of-war toy? Available in about a month for just $20, even if your dog has never seen…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 21

Scientists Produce Rounded Crystals That Could Lead To 3D-Printed Pills

Taking inspiration from the microscopic rounded structures that creatures like starfish naturally grow to improve their limited vision, researchers at the University of Michigan have succeeded in artificially creating smooth facet-less crystals in the lab that have the potential to revolutionize everything from solar panels to LEDs. The rounded crystals are produced using a technique…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 21

New Software Lets the Visually Impaired 3D Print a Map To Go

You probably get pretty frustrated when you catch your parents printing out Google Maps directions even though they have a smartphone, but the notion seems less ridiculous when those same maps are coming off of a 3D printer as a way to let the visually impaired safely navigate a city by foot. Japan’s Geospatial Information…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 21

Compressing Containers Squeeze the Air Out of Your Stored Food

Anyone who’s squeezed every last molecule of air out of a Ziploc bag full of leftovers knows that food lasts longer that way. But instead of man-handling a plastic bag, or buying some kind of vacuum contraption to get the air out, consider upgrading your canisters to Prepara’s new Evak line which features a manual…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 20

Art Is Best Displayed In a Frame That Follows You Around

For artists who want to get their work known—and sold—a static frame hanging on the wall of a gallery just doesn’t cut it anymore. Whey let a potential admirer—or customer—just walk by your work when there are now autonomous picture frames that can track and follow someone walking by, ensuring your work is always perfectly…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 20

Got an Empty Cereal Box? You Can Easily Make a Slick Star Wars Costume

If you haven’t outgrown your love of Halloween, but don’t have as much time as you’d like to dedicate to designing an awesome costume, Steve Wintercroft has got your back. On his site you’ll find a bunch of patterns for easy but detailed Halloween masks, including this stormtrooper getup that surprisingly detailed for being made…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 20

The World’s Largest Battery-Electric Vehicle Is This Articulated Bus

If when you think of electric vehicles you picture tiny lightweight cars designed to maximize their battery life, BYD Motors is about to blow your mind. At the recent 2014 American Public Transportation Association Expo in Houston, the company revealed a new articulated bus that it’s claiming is the world’s largest battery electric vehicle—unless the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 20

Dyson’s Humidifier Uses UV Light To Kill Germs in Its Water Reservoir

The slow but steady approach of winter means that it’s almost time for many of us to fire up our heaters—also heralding the return of of chapped lips and dry skin. Dyson’s new humidifier is one solution to the problem, but it doesn’t only prevent dry air. It also ensures your home isn’t being filled…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Oct 20

A Beverage Cooler With Retractable Legs Stands Tall Without a Table

It could very well mean the end of wacky sports bloopers where football players crash into sideline tables stacked with Gatorade. But now that drink coolers come with retractable, folding legs, you’ll never need to remember to bring a folding table to your next football game/family reunion/PTA meeting. For $70 these five-gallon coolers serve as…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

A $45,000 Lounger That Automatically Turns to Track the Sun

It’s often said the world isn’t fair, and nowhere is that more obvious than when you’re sprawled out on a lounger trying to soak up a little sun, and it won’t stop moving across the afternoon sky. You can write all the angry letters to Neil deGrasse Tyson you want, but the only solution to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

Iron Man Prosthetic Hand Will Make Kids Feel Like Superheroes

Remember that prosthetic with Wolverine-like claws? It’s got nothing on this Iron Man 3D-printed glove, designed for kids in need of a prosthetic, packed with electronics and other Stark-approved features. Not only does the prosthetic have a thruster in the palm that automatically lights up with LEDs when the hand is cocked back, it’s also…

Books & Comics Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

This Cart Proves That Electric Cars Could Be Powered By Radio Waves

They’ve been proven to be far more energy-efficient than their gas-powered equivalents, but limited range, long charging times, and high costs have prevented electric vehicles from really catching on. Researchers in Japan, though, may have come up with a breakthrough to overcome some of those obstacles by powering an electric car using short-range radio waves.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

Tipping Rescue Raft Makes It Easier To Pull People From the Water

Water rescues can be particularly tricky because you’re on the exact opposite of stable ground while you’re trying to pull someone to safety. But getting enough leverage to pull a heavy body out of the water looks a little easier with this clever inflatable raft that can be tipped backwards for easier access to the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

MasterCard Will Offer a Credit Card With a Fingerprint Sensor

The appeal of a contactless payment card is obvious: you just wave your credit or debit card over a terminal and you’ve paid. But it also removes the PIN from the equation, meaning it’s easy for someone to steal and use your card. To combat this, but to also keep contactless payments a breeze, MasterCard…

Privacy & Security Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

This Robot Performs Less Intrusive Brain Surgery Through Your Cheek

The thought of a robot burrowing its way through your cheek to access your brain certainly sounds unsettling. But for conditions that require access to areas like the hippocampus located on the underside, it’s actually far less invasive than cutting open the skull on top and having to drill through the entire brain to reach…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 17

A Stop-Motion Video Made From Fisher Price’s Old Construx Building Toy

If you don’t remember Construx, don’t feel bad. It simply means you probably weren’t a child of the 1980s, arguably one of the best times ever to be a kid. Available from 1983 to about 1988, Construx was Fisher-Price’s answer to Lego, but it allowed kids to quickly build larger structures using beams and connectors,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 16

Casio Taps the 1980s for Its Retro Line of Smart (Looking) Watches

These days only people going for the ironic look would consider a gold digital watch a classy way to spruce up an outfit, but back in the 1980s they were cutting edge technology and high style. So Casio is bringing back a small collection of its swankiest designs in gold and silver for all you…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 16

A Glowing Borg Cube Keychain Is Worth a Pocket Full Of Pain

There’s no pretending here, this adorable little light-up Borg Cube keychain flashlight is a Star Trek collectible first, and a functional way to find your way around in the dark a distant second. Only the baggiest of pants would be able to comfortably accommodate this keychain without painfully jabbing into the wearer’s leg. But at…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 16

Show Your Loyalty To the Best Decepticon With This Soundwave Tee

Some kids loved Megatron, others Starscream, and there was always a small faction who thought Devastator was the best Decepticon—but they were all wrong. On so many levels Soundwave was not only the best Decepticon, but the best Transformer to come out of the 1980s cartoon and toy line. And now you can proudly show…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 16

Magnetic Loft Hangs Bottles In Your Fridge To Give You More Shelf Space

Unless you’re lucky enough to have a second drinks-only fridge in the garage, your bottled beverages are probably battling leftovers and condiments for shelf space in your kitchen fridge. But you can end that war once and for all with the magnetic bottleLoft that lets you simply hang bottles from the roof of your fridge,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Oct 16

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Sorry, Brad, This Lumpy Space Princess Chew Toy Is For Dogs Only

Scientists Produce Rounded Crystals That Could Lead To 3D-Printed Pills

New Software Lets the Visually Impaired 3D Print a Map To Go

Compressing Containers Squeeze the Air Out of Your Stored Food

Art Is Best Displayed In a Frame That Follows You Around

Got an Empty Cereal Box? You Can Easily Make a Slick Star Wars Costume

The World’s Largest Battery-Electric Vehicle Is This Articulated Bus

Dyson’s Humidifier Uses UV Light To Kill Germs in Its Water Reservoir

A Beverage Cooler With Retractable Legs Stands Tall Without a Table

A $45,000 Lounger That Automatically Turns to Track the Sun

Iron Man Prosthetic Hand Will Make Kids Feel Like Superheroes

This Cart Proves That Electric Cars Could Be Powered By Radio Waves

Tipping Rescue Raft Makes It Easier To Pull People From the Water

MasterCard Will Offer a Credit Card With a Fingerprint Sensor

This Robot Performs Less Intrusive Brain Surgery Through Your Cheek

A Stop-Motion Video Made From Fisher Price’s Old Construx Building Toy

Casio Taps the 1980s for Its Retro Line of Smart (Looking) Watches

A Glowing Borg Cube Keychain Is Worth a Pocket Full Of Pain

Show Your Loyalty To the Best Decepticon With This Soundwave Tee

Magnetic Loft Hangs Bottles In Your Fridge To Give You More Shelf Space

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Scientists Found Literal Ink From Ballpoint Pens in Martian Meteorites

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Govee RGBIC TV Smart Light Bars Go on Clearance, Bringing Each Down to Under $25 on Amazon

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