Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

The Best Display Under Bright Light: It’s Not Your iPhone

Brightness ratings and contrast ratio make for lovely tech spec reading when you’re shopping for a new device. But neither tells you how usable a display will actually be in everyday ambient light situations. So DisplayMate put some of the more popular options to the test. Surprisingly, neither the Apple iPhone 4 nor the iPad…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 8

Teal Panels Are Like Lego For Campers Who Hate Tents

As the story goes, Lawrence Drake wanted to go camping with a pop-up camper instead of a tent, but his ride could only tow 1,000 pounds. So to stick it to the ‘camping-man’ he invented a set of lightweight modular panels that can be assembled just like Lego to create various sized temporary dwellings. The…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

You Won’t Believe This See-Through Clear Caterpillar Isn’t CG

At first we couldn’t believe this amazing crystal clear caterpillar wasn’t a render from some art student’s DeviantArt gallery. But after scrutinizing the shots in Photoshop, and digging around online, it turns out this real-life gummy worm, known as the Jewel Caterpillar, is most definitely real. Photographed by scuba Instructor and amateur photographer Gerardo Aizpuru,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Giant Foam Fist KOOZIE-LIKE HOLDER Strikes Fear Into Luke-Warm Beverages

You might think the KOOZIE-LIKE HOLDER you’ve got wrapped around your can is doing a great job at keeping your drink cold. But a quarter inch of neoprene can’t compare to how well this gigantic novelty foam fist would insulate your cold beer. It suspiciously looks like some company bought up all those giant foam…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Polish Architects Build Stereotype-Reinforcing Upside-Down House

With a last name like Liszewski, I’ve heard every single Polish joke and stereotype there is. But I’m going to assume that Polish architects Irek Glowacki and Marek Rozanski have just spawned at least one more with this unique tourist attraction they built in Austria. Have you heard the one about the Polish architects who…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

The Real Reason the Avengers Assembled Was To Help Back Up Your Files

In The Avengers movie, S.H.I.E.L.D. has a hell of a time assembling the superheroes to battle an alien army attacking the planet. But convincing them would have been far easier for Nick Fury had they all known that joining forces would have spawned these awesome flash drives. Available in four different versions including Thor’s hammer,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Simple Design Update Makes the Classic Wooden Deck Chair Infinitely More Useful

Sometimes change is a good thing, as is demonstrated by the simple updates Numen made to the classic folding deck chair found on swanky cruise ships around the world. A new ‘X’ design not only adds an optional sun shade, but also handy pockets for storing drinks and sunscreen. It’s one of those updates that…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Unbelievable Assassin Bug Wears Its Victims’ Corpses as Armor

Like a real-life version of the Predator—that’s barely a half-inch in size—the aptly named assassin bug wears the bodies of its victims like trophy armor after liquefying and consuming their innards. Disgusting. After it’s made a kill, the assassin bug—which calls Malaysia home—injects its victim with a special enzyme that dissolves and softens its guts…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Clever Shopping Bag Only Puts a Smile on Kids’ Faces When It’s Full

As if kids needed another tool in their arsenal of getting what they want at a toy store, a French chain created this incredibly clever shopping bag featuring kids’ faces that go from frowns to smiles when the bag is filled. Designed by Joupi’s ad agency, the bag subliminally guilts parents into buying whatever their…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 7

Facebook-Connected Hangers Show How Often an Outfit Is Liked

The Brazilian branch of the clothing retailer C&A has come up with a rather ridiculous way to connect its stores to its online social media initiatives. LED-equipped hangers display how often an outfit posted to its Facebook page is liked, so shoppers are encouraged to buy what’s most popular. The gimmick perfectly sums up why…

Social Media Andrew Liszewski May 7

Disneyland Fan Builds a Working Version of the Main Street Electrical Parade on His Coffee Table

There are some truly devoted Disneyland fans out there who visit so often they know every single detail about the park. But seemingly none are as devoted as Alex George, who can now visit the park whenever he’s home thanks to this awesome miniature version of the Main Street Electrical Parade in his living room.…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 7

Party-Pooping Scientists Want To Make Air Shows Less Awesome With Jet Engine-Quieting Sponges

Dammit science. For all the good you do, you can be a real Debbie Downer sometimes. We like it when you cure diseases and invent awesome new materials like silicene, but when you take away the mighty roar of a jet fighter, that’s when you’ve gone too far. https://gizmodo.com/forget-graphene-silicene-is-here-to-blow-your-mind-5906137 Specifically to blame is a mechanical…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

Simple Paper Flashlight Folds As Flat As a Bookmark

LEDs are not only incredibly energy-efficient, but they’re also small enough to be squeezed into the tiniest of gadgets. Or in the case of the Lite Lite, a simple piece of paper that folds into a working flashlight. There is some assembly required, of course, but it’s as simple as folding a piece of paper…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 5

Amazing Candy Store Looks Like It Was Drawn By Kids

When the Red Design Group was hired by Sweet Enough to design the interior of its first retail store, it ran with the idea of a ‘kid in a candy store’. In fact, it actually looks like they hired a group of pre-schoolers to sketch the blueprints with crayons. The use of hand-drawn artwork on…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

Make Texas-Sized Pancakes With the United States of Skillets

We hope you’re standing and saluting when reading this post, because Wisconsin-based FeLion Studios has created the most touching and beautiful tribute to the United States of America we’ve ever seen. Cast iron skillets shaped like every state in the country. With the key word being ‘in’ the country because if you live in Hawaii…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

You Can Burn This Working Wooden Blanket For Extra Warmth In the Middle of the Night

Obviously not satisfied with the miraculous modern marvel known as the Snuggie, German designer Elisa Strozyk created her own unique blanket—drawing inspiration from a warped tile floor instead of the thrill of perpetrating fashion crimes. The inspirational parquet wood floor looked like it had come to life again after water damage caused it to bend…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

This Ridiculous Hot Tub Is Larger Than Some New York Apartments

We understand the appeal of kicking back at the end of a long day in a warm jet of bubbles. But it looks like the Luxema 8000 hot tub could fill an entire backyard, let alone a cheap New York apartment. At that point it almost makes more sense to install an actual pool, although,…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 5

Sleeping Bag With a Built-In Headlight Will Make Midnight Bathroom Hunts a Lot Easier

Sure, the lack of streetlights and glow of the city makes stargazing spectacular in the great outdoors. But it also makes finding the bathroom a real challenge when you wake up in the middle of the night inside a completely dark tent. And since flashlights often get kicked around and lost during your slumber, a…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 5

Sadly, This Photoshop Mirror Doesn’t Include a Magic Wand Tool For Baggy Eyes

If only getting ready in the morning was as easy as opening Photoshop and going to town on your face with its myriad of correction tools. That’s the tantalizing dream this Retouch Mirror from Atypyk promises, but doesn’t deliver. For around $85 it does deliver a whimsical addition to your bathroom, though, particularly if you…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

This Silicone Rolex Watch Isn’t Ashamed That It’s an Incredibly Obvious Fake

Any random person on the street could easily spot Shelter Serra’s silicone Rolex watches as being obvious knock-offs. But that’s exactly their point. They’re cool because they’re so obviously fake—not only lacking the famous sweeping second hand, but any branded markings whatsoever. As Serra points out, the Rolex Submariner is considered to be “the ultimate…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 5

Andrew Liszewski

The Best Display Under Bright Light: It’s Not Your iPhone

Teal Panels Are Like Lego For Campers Who Hate Tents

You Won’t Believe This See-Through Clear Caterpillar Isn’t CG

Giant Foam Fist KOOZIE-LIKE HOLDER Strikes Fear Into Luke-Warm Beverages

Polish Architects Build Stereotype-Reinforcing Upside-Down House

The Real Reason the Avengers Assembled Was To Help Back Up Your Files

Simple Design Update Makes the Classic Wooden Deck Chair Infinitely More Useful

Unbelievable Assassin Bug Wears Its Victims’ Corpses as Armor

Clever Shopping Bag Only Puts a Smile on Kids’ Faces When It’s Full

Facebook-Connected Hangers Show How Often an Outfit Is Liked

Disneyland Fan Builds a Working Version of the Main Street Electrical Parade on His Coffee Table

Party-Pooping Scientists Want To Make Air Shows Less Awesome With Jet Engine-Quieting Sponges

Simple Paper Flashlight Folds As Flat As a Bookmark

Amazing Candy Store Looks Like It Was Drawn By Kids

Make Texas-Sized Pancakes With the United States of Skillets

You Can Burn This Working Wooden Blanket For Extra Warmth In the Middle of the Night

This Ridiculous Hot Tub Is Larger Than Some New York Apartments

Sleeping Bag With a Built-In Headlight Will Make Midnight Bathroom Hunts a Lot Easier

Sadly, This Photoshop Mirror Doesn’t Include a Magic Wand Tool For Baggy Eyes

This Silicone Rolex Watch Isn’t Ashamed That It’s an Incredibly Obvious Fake

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