Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Nixie Tube Necklace Turns Defunct Russian Technology Into a Fashion Statement

These days you usually only find nixie tubes used in retro-styled time pieces. But Etsy seller electronico has broken that mold with a stylish necklace that repurposes an old working Russian nixie tube into a fashionable accessory. A small oak and acrylic pendant houses the CR123 lithium battery and electronic components that keep the tube…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

1960s Hover Scooter: When Real Men Strode Atop Deadly Spinning Fan Blades

Even though it combined all the benefits of riding a scooter with the ability to easily transition between land and water, for some reason the Hover Scooter never went mainstream. Maybe it had something to do with that giant unprotected ducted fan up front? In addition to gently carrying you across mostly flat surfaces, the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

iPhone DSLR Mount: So Much Missed Potential

Like opening a Christmas gift only to find it full of socks, we had such high hopes when we first saw this mount that lets you dock your iPhone to your DSLR. But sadly, the Flash Dock is a bit of a disappointment. Imagine all the things you could do with your iPhone tethered to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Peelable Polarized Lenses Turn Any Specs Into 3D Glasses

3D movies particularly suck for people who already wear glasses since it means they have to wear two pairs while at the theater. That, or spend the next two hours squinting at the action on screen. So designers Lucy Jung and Daejin Ahn came up with a rather ingenius solution. Their Stix concept is a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Magnetic Super-Paper Can Shrug Off Water and Bacteria

Without changing its physical or functional properties, researchers at Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have created the superhero of papers that’s waterproof, antibacterial, and magnetic. Which will completely revolutionize how your kids can stick their artwork to the fridge. The secret lies with a special mixture of individual molecules, or monomers, in paper fiber and…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

You’ll Need a Microscope To Read the Fine Print on These Business Cards

Italian ad agency Enfants Terribles specializes in viral advertising. And to practice what they preach, the company’s business cards are printed on lab slides and feature a fake company name—Ebolaindustries—and pseudonyms for all its staff, like Mrs. Grey. If you want to know Mrs. Grey’s real identity, you’ll have to place the business card under…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Malaysia Is the World Leader In Theater Comfort Technology

The movie theaters in my neighborhood offer sticky floors, the over-powering smell of stale popcorn, and overpriced snacks. But in Malaysia, they offer uber-comfortable beanbag seating—a moviegoing innovation greater than talkies, air conditioning, and cup holders. This photo was taken at Malaysia’s TGV Cinemas which includes the Beanieplex theater where all of the traditional folding…

Movies Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Is There Really a Fourth Dimension? Yes and No

It’s time to spend another lethargic Monday morning wrapping your head around Minute Physics’ latest crash course in science. This time around they explain why trying to name or number the multiple dimensions in our universe is a pointless endeavour. For example, in the emptiness of space there is no reference point to delineate which…

Physics & Chemistry Andrew Liszewski Apr 16

Compact Foosball Coffee Table Makes For a Great Alternative To After-Dinner Conversation

It’s certainly not the first coffee table we’ve featured that does more than just keep a stack of magazines off the floor. But with Teckell’s Intervallo micro foosball table in your living room, you might actually look forward to sitting around sipping coffee after dinner. This also isn’t the first fancy foosball table from Teckell…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Where Were You Hundreds Of Birthdays and Christmases Ago Tape Scissors?

It’s obvious why these brilliant scissors with a built-in tape dispenser aren’t available in every office supply store in the country. They want you to have to buy both products separately—increasing the store’s profits while you sit at home fumbling your way through another botched attempt at wrapping gifts. It’s a bigger crime against consumers…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Inflatable Mat Lets You Walk On Water, Other Miracles Left Up To You

Most inflatable water toys are about as stable as a prolonged game of Jenga. But thanks to witchcraft, voodoo, or possibly even science and intelligent engineering, this inflatable mat can support up to six people without sinking or flipping. https://gizmodo.com/jenga-inspired-table-is-hopefully-a-bit-more-stable-5900666 In fact, with 90 square feet of surface area it can support up to 1,000…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

This Inkjet Prints Self-Folding Origami

It unfortunately can’t be used to print off 100 paper pterodactyls, but production design student Christophe Guberan has modded an inkjet printer so that the prints fold themselves into unique geometric shapes and patterns as they dry. Using a very specific mixture of ink and water, the Hydro-Fold prints fold lines on each page. And…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Take Notes While Saving Your iPhone’s Battery With This Nostalgic Case

Before touchscreens and tablets came along, Magna Doodle was the easiest way for a kid to draw without a pencil and paper. Which is why somewhere deep down we have a soft spot for what is otherwise a ridiculous iPhone case. Its creators aren’t trying to pull a fast one either. They realize the practical…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Literally Use Your Tools To Build an iPad Stand

You might not be handy with a hammer or a screwdriver, but this clever iPad stand being sold on Etsy shows that you don’t actually need any construction skills to build a highly-functional stand. Just the tools themselves. By combining a couple of hammers, a piece of wooden dowel, and a screwdriver, Etsy seller Docks4iPods…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

The Terrible 3D Trend Has Now Hit Oscillating Fans

As if the 3D trend spreading back in time and infecting older films like Titanic wasn’t bad enough, it now appears to be spreading outside of movies and TV. In Japan, Sharp has introduced what they claim to be the world’s first 3D fan. We had no idea the fans we’d been using all these…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Tiny Pies Are the Greatest Thing To Ever Be Jammed On a Stick

Candy apples? Your days are numbered. There’s a new candidate for greatest treat-on-a-stick that doesn’t try to sneak fresh fruit in with our calorie-laden snacks—the Babycakes Pie Pop maker, which we wholeheartedly endorse. You might want to sit a spell while your mind grapples what this machine is capable of, and what it can bring…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

The 5D Mark III’s Light Leak Issue Is Confirmed By Canon

Ruh-roh. The new Canon 5D Mark III might be a fantastic camera and a real champ in low-light situations, but a recently discovered hardware flaw could pose problems for photographers shooting in the dark. https://gizmodo.com/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-review-the-best-dslr-for-shootin-5895239 It turns out that in extremely dark conditions the backlight on the 5D Mark III’s top LCD display panel leaks…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Commemorate All Famous Shipwrecks With This Sinking Shower Curtain

We’re not sure if it will ever not be ‘too soon’ to make light of the Titanic tragedy. But for just $16 this novelty shower curtain will serve as a daily reminder of any shipwreck, from the Lusitania, to the Edmund Fitzgerald. Made from PVC-free blue and clear plastic it should also be the perfect…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Heavily Armored iPhone Case Can Stop A .50 Caliber Round

It might add almost five pounds to the weight of your phone, but this armored iPhone case with one-inch of thick steel plating on the back is promised to stop a .50 caliber round. So what you’re really paying $650 for is peace of mind. Unfortunately you’ll want to make sure any snipers are targeting…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

Freaky Ideal Beauty Masks Are Perfect For Uncanny Valley Cosplay

The last time we looked at Meike Harde’s work, it was a beautiful hand mixer called the Quix that sadly may never see the light of day. This time, however, it’s a series of masks portraying the media’s idealized image of beauty that we’d be happy to never encounter in real life. https://gizmodo.com/this-beautiful-hand-mixer-sadly-doesnt-actually-exist-5880184 In fact,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 14

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Nixie Tube Necklace Turns Defunct Russian Technology Into a Fashion Statement

1960s Hover Scooter: When Real Men Strode Atop Deadly Spinning Fan Blades

iPhone DSLR Mount: So Much Missed Potential

Peelable Polarized Lenses Turn Any Specs Into 3D Glasses

Magnetic Super-Paper Can Shrug Off Water and Bacteria

You’ll Need a Microscope To Read the Fine Print on These Business Cards

Malaysia Is the World Leader In Theater Comfort Technology

Is There Really a Fourth Dimension? Yes and No

Compact Foosball Coffee Table Makes For a Great Alternative To After-Dinner Conversation

Where Were You Hundreds Of Birthdays and Christmases Ago Tape Scissors?

Inflatable Mat Lets You Walk On Water, Other Miracles Left Up To You

This Inkjet Prints Self-Folding Origami

Take Notes While Saving Your iPhone’s Battery With This Nostalgic Case

Literally Use Your Tools To Build an iPad Stand

The Terrible 3D Trend Has Now Hit Oscillating Fans

Tiny Pies Are the Greatest Thing To Ever Be Jammed On a Stick

The 5D Mark III’s Light Leak Issue Is Confirmed By Canon

Commemorate All Famous Shipwrecks With This Sinking Shower Curtain

Heavily Armored iPhone Case Can Stop A .50 Caliber Round

Freaky Ideal Beauty Masks Are Perfect For Uncanny Valley Cosplay

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