Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

This Aquarium Is the Only Place On Earth Where Penguins Can Fly

The Sunshine Aquarium—located atop an entertainment complex in the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo—features a unique ring-shaped see-through tank perched seven-and-a-half feet over guests that usually lets them watch the facility’s seal population swim laps. But this summer the aquarium’s added a special penguin exhibit, and every evening the birds are given exclusive access to the…

Biology Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

World’s First Lego Electric Wheelchair Can Support a Two Hundred Pound Passenger

It’s not going to get you anywhere in a hurry, but Simon Burfield’s joystick-controlled electric wheelchair is built from the ground up using just Lego. What’s even more impressive is that the chair can carry someone up to 200 pounds in weight, as long as there aren’t any obstacles for it to traverse. Controlled by…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Japan’s Cockroach Forecasts Will Make You Feel Better About the Heat

Here’s a neat/gross piece of trivia that should make waking up to a stiflingly hot forecast a little easier to deal with. In Japan, a website called Gokiten—aka Cockroach Weather—takes the current conditions into account to determine how likely it is you’ll run across a cockroach as you go about your day. In fact, the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Everything You Need To Stage Your Own Backyard Olympics

Every few years the Olympic games brings the world together to watch the planet’s finest athletes compete for the gold medal—assuming you’ve got the money to travel the globe and can afford the ridiculous markups charged by restaurants and hotels in the host city. Not to mention trying to get tickets to the best events…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Clip-On Camping Light Keeps Hands Free for Starting Fires and Fighting Bears

Set to hit the market in early 2013, Snow Peak’s Lapel Torch flashlight separates the LED bulb from the batteries with a cable tether that allows the light source to be clipped to your jacket or backpack straps. A strong magnetic clip holds it in place without damaging the spot where it’s been attached, letting…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Bond Wields a Biometric PPK In the Fantastic New Skyfall Trailer

The latest trailer for Skyfall makes us extremely giddy for the next outing of our favorite gadget-laden super spy, if only for this sweet palmprint recognizing Walther PPK that only he can fire. Batman may very well have some of the best crime-fighting toys a billionaire can buy, but he can’t wear that utility belt…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Standing Electric Trike Looks Like a Really Fun Way To Die

Just as the streets were crowded with crazy contraptions as man made the transition from the horse drawn carriage to the automobile, the same seems to be happening with the glacially slow transition to electric vehicles. The Segway set the pace, and this Tribey electric trike follows suit as another eco-friendly way to break your…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

The World’s Tallest Five-Story Shower Fountain Makes a Leaking Roof Beautiful

Located at the Lotte Department Store in Busan—the second largest city in South Korea—this mesmerizing fountain actually plummets five stories from the ceiling. And as the water drops tumble towards a small pool on the ground, they create complex designs and even spell out words like “Busan” and “Lotte.” The ten minute show, which runs…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

Androids Can Funnel Spotify’s Free Radio Now

Good news for Android users who’ve had to stare with envy at their iOS counterparts enjoying free Spotify radio on their iPhones and iPads for the past month. The Android Spotify app has been updated to include the free radio streaming and is now available on the Google play store. Go get it. https://gizmodo.com/spotify-is-now-free-on-the-iphone-and-ipad-sort-of-5919500 The…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 31

This Is as Close to Pocketable as High Speed Video Cameras Get

Everything in life is cooler and more epic in slow motion. So Fastec’s new TS3 compact high-speed camera is easier to carry than traditional slo-mo gear allowing you to capture and study spontaneous moments—frame-by-frame. Remember, the best high-speed camera is the one you’ve got with you. At nine inches in length and weighing almost five…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

This Emergency Pop-Up Shelter Is Also the Perfect Bachelor Pad

The shipping container-sized EDV-01 is designed to be delivered to a disaster area and automatically transform into an emergency shelter. When deployed, two persons can live in the temporary structure for up to a month, complete with amenities like running water and electricity. A set of lithium batteries store the energy generated by solar cells…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

How You Photograph a Man Free Falling From the Edge Of Space

Felix Baumgartner’s upcoming and record setting 22.7-mile skydive has been hyped and promoted to the point that most of us just want him to jump already. But here’s one bit of hoopla we’re actually nerding out over—a look at all the wonderful camera gear that will be documenting the free fall. https://gizmodo.com/record-smashing-supersonic-space-jump-will-happen-in-20-5883029 Onboard the capsule…

Space & Spaceflight Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

What the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Looked Like From a Performer’s Hidden Camera

One of the performers appearing in the industrial revolution section of the Olympic opening ceremonies had the foresight to build a hidden camera into their costume, giving the rest of us a first-person view of what it’s like to be part of the spectacle. It’s a unique angle that not even NBC could have provided,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

Everyone Will Leave Georgia Just To See This Beautiful Border Crossing

Border crossings are usually designed to suck your soul while you wait in endless lines for a customs agent to approve or cancel your travel plans. But if your journeys have you crossing between Georgia and Armenia in the near future, you’ll be treated to this amazing architectural wonder at the border. Designed by Luka…

Privacy & Security Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

Remote Control Multi-Function Microwave Could Replace Half Your Appliances

Seemingly forgetting that 99 percent of the time microwaves are used to reheat pizza, make popcorn, or nuke a frozen dinner, LG has crammed more functionality into its Lightwave Oven than frozen dinner diners will ever need. In addition to heating a meal through the magic of microwaves, the MA922MBN also doubles as a compact…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

The Space Station’s New Aquarium Prepares Astronauts For a Puppy Some Day

Thanks to JAXA—the Japanese Space Agency—the astronauts aboard the International Space Station have some new pets to keep them company. A small school of Medaka fish that will be used to study the impacts of radiation, muscle atrophy, and bone degradation in space. The AQH Aquatic Habitat (because fish tank sounds too low-tech) features a…

Space & Spaceflight Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

Dart-Launching Pistol Guarantees a Bullseye Every Time

Most of Joerg Sprave’s insane slingshot-based weapon designs never really have a practical application outside of wanton destruction, or making life really unpleasant for trespassers. But his latest creation—this dart-launching pistol—could vastly improve your game the next time you’re at the pub. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-turn-eight-steak-knives-into-an-utterly-insane-s-5911191 Since darts are designed to be thrown by hand, it was apparently…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 30

You’ll Never Want This Gorgeous Pizza Cutter To Touch Melted Cheese

On one hand there’s no point in buying a gadget that’s so lovely you’ll be afraid to actually use it. But on the other hand, this pizza wheel from Rösle is absolutely gorgeous, and who on earth would want to ever muck up that polished finish by subjecting it to the greasy mess that is…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 29

The Giant Volume Knob On These Headphones Makes It Easy For Anyone To Crank Your Tunes

Headphones featuring their own volume and playback controls are a grand convenience since it means you can leave the device you’re listening to buried in your pocket. But instead of placing a subtle set of buttons on the cord, Denon’s new AH-D400 Urban Raver cans feature a large easy-to-access volume knob right on your ear.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 29

Was This Awesome Multi-Function Pillow Inspired By a Burrito?

Using a strategically placed set of balls and loops, this giant circular cushion—amusingly called the Blandito—is able to transform into an entire home’s worth of furniture. In fact, were it waterproof, you could probably even wrangle it into the shape of a usable bathtub. It was created by Oradaria Design who claim on their site…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jul 28

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This Aquarium Is the Only Place On Earth Where Penguins Can Fly

World’s First Lego Electric Wheelchair Can Support a Two Hundred Pound Passenger

Japan’s Cockroach Forecasts Will Make You Feel Better About the Heat

Everything You Need To Stage Your Own Backyard Olympics

Clip-On Camping Light Keeps Hands Free for Starting Fires and Fighting Bears

Bond Wields a Biometric PPK In the Fantastic New Skyfall Trailer

Standing Electric Trike Looks Like a Really Fun Way To Die

The World’s Tallest Five-Story Shower Fountain Makes a Leaking Roof Beautiful

Androids Can Funnel Spotify’s Free Radio Now

This Is as Close to Pocketable as High Speed Video Cameras Get

This Emergency Pop-Up Shelter Is Also the Perfect Bachelor Pad

How You Photograph a Man Free Falling From the Edge Of Space

What the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Looked Like From a Performer’s Hidden Camera

Everyone Will Leave Georgia Just To See This Beautiful Border Crossing

Remote Control Multi-Function Microwave Could Replace Half Your Appliances

The Space Station’s New Aquarium Prepares Astronauts For a Puppy Some Day

Dart-Launching Pistol Guarantees a Bullseye Every Time

You’ll Never Want This Gorgeous Pizza Cutter To Touch Melted Cheese

The Giant Volume Knob On These Headphones Makes It Easy For Anyone To Crank Your Tunes

Was This Awesome Multi-Function Pillow Inspired By a Burrito?

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