Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Who Needs a Bike When Your SUV Has a Built-In Exercise Machine?

We’ve all seen these ridiculously-equipped SUVs designed for the one percent before. They’re full of stained wood accents, plush leather seating, and everything from big-screen TVs to coffee makers. But this is the first time we’ve seen one with a full-on exercise machine inside. This particular ride is a Cadillac Escalade ESV created by Becker…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Pong Played with Two Smart Cars, But What About Grand Theft Auto?

In a publicity stunt to demonstrate just how quickly an electric car can accelerate, Smart created this unique test drive where a couple of electric Fortwos were used as controllers in a giant game of Pong. Although rapidly accelerating forwards and back isn’t exactly the most ideal way to take a car for a test…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Pepper Spray Lighter Burns Without a Flame

Sometimes a sneak attack is the best way to fight off a would-be assailant. Pulling an obvious can of pepper spray out of your pocket or purse immediately tips them off that they’re about to be blasted. But they’ll be none-the-wiser if you pulled out this innocuous-looking lighter. For just under $4 it’s not going…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Auto-Inflating Tires: You’ll Never Need a Bike Pump Again

Off-road vehicles have had tire auto-inflation systems for years now, because a soft tire can provide a better grip on a rocky surface. And the same functionality can also benefit mountain bikes too, which led to the development of the Adaptrac tire inflation system for bikes. Bikers tackling rough terrain are already able to adjust…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Doctors Can Practice Brain Surgery Without Actual Brains Now

Learning to do brain surgery isn’t easy, as the procedures are often difficult even for experienced surgeons. So researchers in Japan have developed the Cybram 001—or Cybernetic Brain Artery Model—which simulates the functions of blood vessels in the brain, letting surgeons hone their skills without risking a patient’s life. The simulator doesn’t actually have them…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Why Your Great-Grandfather Was as Bored With Technology as You Are

It’s surprising how this comic, created by John T. McCutcheon over 100 years ago, is still completely relevant today. Titled Things Don’t Seem Wonderful If You’ve Seen Them All Your Life, it stars a boy who is completely blase and unimpressed with the cutting-edge technology at the turn-of-the-century. But while his parents marvel at the…

Books & Comics Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

This Air Traffic Controller Built a Fully Functional 737 Simulator in His Garage

As an air traffic controller and a licensed pilot, James Price’s life revolves around flying. So it’s not that surprising that he’s spent the last 12 years converting an old Boeing 737 nosecone into a full-on flight simulator in his garage. While the entire rig doesn’t pitch and roll like an actual aircraft, it still…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

A Keyboard Case That Won’t Turn Your iPad into a Hideous Hunchback

A physical keyboard is a must if you intend to do any serious work with the iPad. And Logitech’s new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover makes it easy to bring one along without adding serious bulk to your tablet. Because why else would you use it over a laptop? The $100 Bluetooth keyboard—available sometime this month—promises up…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

Owls Aren’t So Intimidating Without All Their Feathers

They might look like badasses of the forest as they fly from tree to tree at night hunting for a meal. But if this cross-section of a taxidermied Great Grey Owl is to be believed, more than half of their intimidating bulk comes from their fluffy feathers. It makes sense given they’re really only active…

Biology Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

This Transforming Table Magically Transforms From Rectangle to Circle

Don’t get us wrong, we think Mauricio Affonso’s expanding table is a clever idea that’s been beautifully executed. But the transforming table’s use of 400 wooden slats, which allows it to transform from a rectangular surface to a large round dining area, is just hundreds of dropped utensils waiting to happen. However, besides making it…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

The Ghost of Mondrian Haunts These Sound Absorbing Wall Panels

Beautifully blending form and function, Finnish designer Tapio Anttila created these modular sound absorbing wall tiles that can be placed in any room to improve its aesthetics, and cut down on the amount of noise. Each panel is made from acoustic cellulose fiberboard covered with cotton fabric to absorb as much sound and echos as…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Just Light This Cardboard Cube For a Perfect Bed of Hot Coals

The perfectly grilled steak starts with a perfect bed of coals. And instead of drenching your charcoal briquettes in lighter fluid to ensure they light, this simple cardboard Grill Cube promises a piping hot BBQ in about ten minutes. Using it is as easy as lighting a cardboard wick on the bottom of the box,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Everything You Need to Live on the Cheap After the Tax Man Cometh

So you left filing your taxes until the last minute, and it turns out that instead of getting a nice fat check in the mail in the coming months, you owe Uncle Sam quite a bit of coin. As a result it’s time to start pinching pennies and living on the cheap, including taking a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Baby Jacuzzi Is a Great Way To Relax After a Long Day Of Napping

If you thought it was stressful being a new parent, imagine what it’s like for a baby who’s been thrust into the world after spending nine months in solitary confinement. But a few minutes in the MagicBath baby whirlpool every day should calm their nerves. At just under $3,200 it’s a little more expensive than…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Pin-Protected Hard Drive Dock Is Like an ATM For Your Files

Everyone has at least a file or two on their computers they want to keep from prying eyes. And if you happen to store your secrets on an external hard drive, this handy dock will keep them securely locked away. Using 256-bit AES hardware encryption the dock can completely lock down an entire drive until…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Compact Cube Grill Rolls to Wherever Carnivores Congregate

Thanks to a set of four large rubber wheels and an extremely compact design, the Cuebe grill can be easily rolled to wherever grilled meat is on the menu. It’s a portable kitchen devoted to steak and burgers, but with an added healthy twist. A set of gas-powered burners let you do most of your…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Compact Keyboard Also Makes Calls When Email Gets Too Tedious

Sometimes a long back-and-forth discussion over email can be quickly resolved with a quick phone call. So Elecom’s new compact wireless Bluetooth keyboard doubles as a VoIP handset letting you drop a line through your tablet or computer. While not a full-sized qwerty keyboard, which might frustrate touch typists, the TK-MBDD041 looks like it strikes…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 17

Carbon Fiber LED Lighting Is the Best Kind Of Over-Engineering

Since buildings are already engineered to be strong and—you know—not collapse, suspending even the heaviest of chandeliers from the ceiling is no problem. That’s to say there’s no rhyme or reason why a hanging light needs to be made from lightweight carbon fiber, except that it’s just plain beautiful. Designed by Asobi for a new…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Red Planet Watch Is a Cheaper Alternative than Traveling to Mars

Listen NASA, we understand that ‘kind of’ being there in person is a better way to explore Mars. But with your recent budget cuts you can save hundreds of millions of dollars by just ordering and passing out a few of these Cyrus Klepcys Mars watches to your scientists. In the lower right corner of…

Space & Spaceflight Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Miniature Furniture Waffle Mold: Ken and Barbie Better Hit the Malibu Dream Gym

Artists Ryosuke Fukusada and Rui Pereira created this tiny furniture waffle mold as a commentary on all the new—and unnecessary—chairs and lamps being announced at an upcoming design show. And we applaud their efforts, but wish they had made these molds life-size. Because now we’ll never be able to shake the dream of spending our…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

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Who Needs a Bike When Your SUV Has a Built-In Exercise Machine?

Pong Played with Two Smart Cars, But What About Grand Theft Auto?

Pepper Spray Lighter Burns Without a Flame

Auto-Inflating Tires: You’ll Never Need a Bike Pump Again

Doctors Can Practice Brain Surgery Without Actual Brains Now

Why Your Great-Grandfather Was as Bored With Technology as You Are

This Air Traffic Controller Built a Fully Functional 737 Simulator in His Garage

A Keyboard Case That Won’t Turn Your iPad into a Hideous Hunchback

Owls Aren’t So Intimidating Without All Their Feathers

This Transforming Table Magically Transforms From Rectangle to Circle

The Ghost of Mondrian Haunts These Sound Absorbing Wall Panels

Just Light This Cardboard Cube For a Perfect Bed of Hot Coals

Everything You Need to Live on the Cheap After the Tax Man Cometh

Baby Jacuzzi Is a Great Way To Relax After a Long Day Of Napping

Pin-Protected Hard Drive Dock Is Like an ATM For Your Files

Compact Cube Grill Rolls to Wherever Carnivores Congregate

Compact Keyboard Also Makes Calls When Email Gets Too Tedious

Carbon Fiber LED Lighting Is the Best Kind Of Over-Engineering

Red Planet Watch Is a Cheaper Alternative than Traveling to Mars

Miniature Furniture Waffle Mold: Ken and Barbie Better Hit the Malibu Dream Gym

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter

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If You Make Fart Music, ChatGPT Will Be the Most Supportive Girlfriend You Could Ask For

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