Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Does This Zip-Together Chair Bend the Laws Of Physics?

At first glance Igor Lobanov’s Wormhole chair looks like an impossible object that could only exist as a computer physics simulation. But once you wrap your head around its zip-together design, it not only seems plausible, but also pretty genius. Each chair is composed of two flat, but rounded, frame pieces that each fold into…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Telescoping Task Lamp Disappears Into Your Desk

You’ll have to cut a hole in your desk to install this retracting Levity task light. But that minor inconvenience is worth it for a lamp that’s completely non-intrusive when you don’t need it. When you first pull on the cap it automatically raises four-and-a-half inches, illuminating a set of built-in power outlets for your…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Remember This Beautiful Scrabble Concept? Hasbro’s Decided To Make It a Reality

Last year Andrew Capener designed a stunning Scrabble set with a minimalist wooden board and a lovely use of fonts on the tiles which had even Gizmodo alum Rosa wishing it was a reality. Well come August, it will be. According to Andrew’s blog, there was so much positive feedback online for the set that…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

This Mechanical Masterpiece Of a Watch Tells Time Without Hands

The ‘keep it simple’ mantra doesn’t seem to apply to watchmakers. The more complex they can make a watch’s movements and mechanics, the more impressive their creations seem. And Harry Wintson’s new Opus 12 is nothing short of a masterpiece. Instead of hands pointing at numbers on the Opus 12’s face, the watch uses a…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Spring-Mounted Training Board Provides an Easy Way To Snap Your Ankle In the Off-Season

If board sports are your thing, but the current weather and conditions aren’t ideal for snowboarding, skateboarding, or surfing, this spring-mounted Gyroboard alternative promises to keep you in shape and let you train all year round. It’s reminiscent of the springy rides you’d find at a playground, but instead of a cartoonish character on top…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Lego Anesthesia Machine Will Knock You Out With Its Incredible Detail

Professional Lego builders usually build things they’re passionate about. But even they have to pay the bills, which is why Lego maniac Eric Harshbarger built this full size mockup of an anesthesia machine as commissioned by GE. It’s not as exciting as Lego Miranda-class starships or aircraft carriers, but there’s obviously plenty of unique details…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Clever Doorbell App Automatically Calls Your Friends When You Get To Their Door

As long as the contacts listed in your iPhone include their full address, the Pocket Doorbell app will use your location data to automatically call or text them when you get to their place. When you get close to their home the person’s name will appear underneath the actual doorbell button on a faux engraved…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 10

Who’s the Better Personal Assistant, Siri Or Alfred?

Batman’s always marched to the beat of his own drum, but as Superman points out, it might be time for him to trade in his home grown bat-gear for something a little more off-the-shelf. Alfred certainly makes for a fine butler, but even he has to resort to Siri when it comes to answering Bruce…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

Does This Lamp’s Flat-Folding Design Merit a Half-Grand Price Tag?

Made from lightweight aluminum alloy this sleek LED task lamp folds down to a compact package roughly the same size as Apple’s keyboards. So when not in use it can easily disappear on your desk under papers and other crap. But when the BE Light is unfolded its articulating arm can open up to 135…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

This Hammock Tent Is Like a Swanky Hanging Three Bedroom Apartment

Is there anything worse than setting up camp only to have a family of bears attack, dragging off your food and other campers? That (probably!) won’t happen if you’ve packed a Tentsile tent which hangs out of the reach of predators. Setting up the Tentsile isn’t as easy as hanging a hammock—you’ll need three sturdy…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

The Self-Adjusting Strap On This Dive Watch Tightens As Your Body Compresses

Rolex is known for its industrial-strength Submariner dive watches that can take more of a licking than a Timex. But Tudor, Rolex’s baby brother, might steal its thunder with a watch that tightens around a diver’s wrist the deeper they go. The new Pelagos features an extending clasp—like most professional dive watches—allowing it to be…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

Disappearing Toner Lets This Copier Re-Use Office Paper

There’s still no sign of that paperless office we’ve been promised. So Toshiba is striving for a less-paper office instead with a copier that uses special toner that can be completely erased, letting the paper be re-used. The copier works with standard office paper, and the special toner won’t disappear until it’s passed through the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

You’ll Wish You Were a Violin Maker By the Time This Video’s Done

Filmmaker Dustin Cohen is creating a series of short films entitled Made in Brooklyn featuring talented artists and craftsmen living and working in New York. Episode one profiles Samuel Zygmuntowic, a violin maker, and by the end of the video you might be tempted to swap your keyboard, hammer, or whatever tools you use to…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

Authentic WWII Flak Binoculars Will Keep You One Step Ahead Of Air Raids

Just because World War II ended some 67 years ago, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep one eye on the sky for air raids with a pair of authentic German flak binoculars. You can just never be too sure. They were originally used atop tall concrete towers in cities like Berlin, Vienna, and Hamburg to spot…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

Future Supermarket Checkouts Could Recognize the Food, Not the Barcode

Besides the elderly gentleman paying in nickels, the biggest holdup at supermarket checkouts is the cashier finding an item’s barcode and properly scanning. So Toshiba has developed a faster camera-based system that recognizes the food, packaged or fresh. The system uses pattern recognition technology, so it can identify labels or packaging, as well as fresh…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

James Cameron’s New Sub Will Take Him To the Deepest Spot On Earth

James Cameron has long been a filmmaker who embraced the latest technologies, but his newest toy, the Deepsea Challenger, is a submarine that’s capable of diving to the deepest part of the ocean, also known as the Challenger Deep. Since filming the wreckage of the Titanic for his film, James Cameron has had a bit…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

You Can Buy This 42-Inch Reference Monitor, Or Two Brand New Cars

You can go on and on about how great the flatscreen TV in your home theater is, but I guarantee it won’t hold a candle to the image, brightness, and color quality of Dolby’s $40,000 reference monitor. It’s just 42 inches in size, is limited to a 1080P hi-def resolution, (no 2K or 4K here)…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 8

Even the Pedestrian You Accidentally Hit Now Gets Their Own Airbag

Volvo has always built some of the safest cars on the road, protecting the vehicle’s passengers when the unthinkable happens. But now the company has added an additional airbag to its V40 that could save the life of a pedestrian. In addition to a long list of new features designed to protect the passengers, the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 7

Replace Your Entire Toolbox With This Aptly-Named Superhammer

The Dead On Annihilator Superhammer can’t take pictures or check your email, but I’d like to see your fancy new iPad tackle half the jobs this can. Also, who wouldn’t want a tool called the Annihilator? It’s fourteen inches of forged steel with a rubber grip that does so much more than just hammering. The…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 7

Hand-Cranked Machine Turns Plastic Bottles Into Thatch Roofs

While they might seem primitive, woven thatch roofs are an effective way to keep out rain while ventilating a home. But in Ecuador, where grass lands are being re-claimed for farming, discarded plastic bottles might just be a better alternative. Dr. David Saiia, a business professor at Duquesne University, has created a human powered machine…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 7

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Does This Zip-Together Chair Bend the Laws Of Physics?

Telescoping Task Lamp Disappears Into Your Desk

Remember This Beautiful Scrabble Concept? Hasbro’s Decided To Make It a Reality

This Mechanical Masterpiece Of a Watch Tells Time Without Hands

Spring-Mounted Training Board Provides an Easy Way To Snap Your Ankle In the Off-Season

Lego Anesthesia Machine Will Knock You Out With Its Incredible Detail

Clever Doorbell App Automatically Calls Your Friends When You Get To Their Door

Who’s the Better Personal Assistant, Siri Or Alfred?

Does This Lamp’s Flat-Folding Design Merit a Half-Grand Price Tag?

This Hammock Tent Is Like a Swanky Hanging Three Bedroom Apartment

The Self-Adjusting Strap On This Dive Watch Tightens As Your Body Compresses

Disappearing Toner Lets This Copier Re-Use Office Paper

You’ll Wish You Were a Violin Maker By the Time This Video’s Done

Authentic WWII Flak Binoculars Will Keep You One Step Ahead Of Air Raids

Future Supermarket Checkouts Could Recognize the Food, Not the Barcode

James Cameron’s New Sub Will Take Him To the Deepest Spot On Earth

You Can Buy This 42-Inch Reference Monitor, Or Two Brand New Cars

Even the Pedestrian You Accidentally Hit Now Gets Their Own Airbag

Replace Your Entire Toolbox With This Aptly-Named Superhammer

Hand-Cranked Machine Turns Plastic Bottles Into Thatch Roofs

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