Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Facebook’s IPO Could Net California Up To $2.5 Billion In Tax Revenue

According to California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office, Facebook going public could be very good to more than just investors and longtime employees. Their estimates have the IPO netting the state in the neighborhood of $2.45 billion from income taxes. Since Facebook hasn’t actually sold any stock just yet, California’s estimate is currently nothing more than an…

Social Media Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

A Few Well-Placed Dots on a Checkerboard Will Make You Think You Dropped Acid

As more and more small white dots are added to this black and white checkerboard in arrow patterns, your eyes are automatically drawn towards its center and you’ll start to start to think it looks warped. But it’s not. Excuse me while I go vomit. All those connect-the-dot puzzles I did as a kid must…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

Kindle’s Free 3G Connection Hacked For Tethering

You know that free 3G connection on your Kindle that lets you download books from anywhere you are? Well a hacker named Andrew D’Angelo has found a way to tether to the ereader giving you free internet access on another device. Don’t get too excited, though, there are a few caveats to the hack. For…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

Gyroscopic Midi Controller For DJs Who Like To Be Part Of The Show

DJ TechTools has updated its arcade button Midi Fighter midi controller with a 3D gyroscope allowing parameters like pitch and volume to be controlled by simply moving it about. But only DJs with a penchant for performing might be interested. The Midi Fighter 3D includes the same 16-button array of arcade-like buttons as its predecessor,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

Army’s New Hybrid Tank Targets Our Enemies and Soaring Oil Prices

All the military funding in the world won’t be able buy fuel when the world’s oil supplies are depleted. So the U.S. Army has commissioned a new hybrid electric tank that’s not unlike a war-friendly version of the Prius. It’s being designed and built by BAE Systems working with Northrop Grumman who just released some…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

Kiss Helmet Hair Goodbye With This Ventilating Insert

An Australian company has created this AirHead helmet insert which helps reduce the embarrassing effects of ‘helmet hair’ for motorcycle riders. It also further solidifies Australia’s position as the world leader in hair style preservation. When your head is crammed inside a helmet for hours at a time, it can get pretty hot and humid…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

This Incredibly Thin Card Could Bring Wireless Charging To Any Device

Inductive charging means you’ll never have to plug your phone in again, and to avoid clunky add-on solutions if your device doesn’t have it built in, Duracell has created this wafer thin adapter card that slips in alongside its battery. There is a catch, though. It’s only designed to work with phones that comply with…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

A Crash Course In Matter

Minute Physics has undertaken the daunting task of explaining the Theory of Everything. But not surprisingly, it’s going to take more than just a couple of minutes. So they’ve broken it down into smaller chunks, starting with an explanation of matter. In laymen’s terms, matter is “everything that takes up space”, but that explanation is…

Physics & Chemistry Andrew Liszewski Feb 27

Swappable Soles Let These Boots Adapt To Any Condition

No one wants to spend their money on a uni-tasker. They want as much bang for their buck as they can get, so Korkers has expanded their line of convertible fly fishing boots for use in snow and ice as well. Using the company’s OmniTrax 3.0 Interchangeable Sole system, the new SnowJack, IceJack and StormJack…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

It Turns Out You Probably Can’t Survive An Atomic Bomb Blast Inside a Fridge

Of everything that was wrong with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull—and there’s lots—the atomic bomb scene draws the most ire and criticism from fans. And surprisingly, it turns out it’s not even plausible. What?! Over on Overthinking It Dr. David Shechner subjects the scene, and the entire film, to a scientific…

Movies Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

Ridiculous Skateboard iPhone Case Should Also Be Outlawed

Skateboarding might not be a crime, but I think a law that would make it illegal to own and use this Skate Deck iPhone case needs to be added to the books ASAP. Aesthetically the $45 case only serves to detract from the iPhone’s minimalist design, and functionally it adds absolutely nothing to your phone.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

This Container Always Pours The Perfect Portion

Here’s another reason to store your dry ingredients in airtight containers. Quirky’s new Silo features a couple of strategically placed dividers in the main reservoir that guarantee you’re always pouring an exact amount, without having to dirty a measuring cup. The clear container holds 3.25 quarts of dry goods, and comes with two swappable dividers…

Health Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

Touch Sensitive Coin Block Lamp Will Eventually Pay For Itself, Right?

Given they provided Mario with an unending supply of currency during his quests, I’m going to assume this interactive replica of the game’s coin blocks do the same in real life, and aren’t just limited to authentic sound effects. So even though each one will set you back $75, with enough taps you should collect…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

Carbon Nanotube Coated Fibers Could One Day Lead To Self-Heating Clothing

Working with Hokkaido University, Kuraray Living has created a soft washable fabric woven with carbon nanotube coated fibers that produces heat when electricity is applied. So when it’s perfected, your electric blanket could get a lot less bulky. The material has been in development since 2007, but recent advancements in carbon nanotube technology have given…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

A Gumby-Like Webcam That Can Be Any Shape You Need

Writing about a new webcam feels as pointless as writing about a new calculator—everybody already has them built into every device they use. But if you still need one, Hercules’ HD Twist should fit your 8 year old laptop. Like those posable wire-filled Gumby dolls, the base of the $35 webcam is made from pliable…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

A Stupid Holster For Your Stupid Retro Handset

If you’ve already shaken your head in disgust at those retro handsets that turn your modern smartphone into the clunky desk phones of yesteryear, prepare to have an all out fit at this holster designed to let you carry them around. https://gizmodo.com/review-moshi-moshi-retro-handsets-make-your-cellphone-5596918 They’re available in a clear or black finish with a clip for hanging…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

The Smithsonian Turns To 3D Printing To Share Their Collection

According to The Creators Project, the Smithsonian has over 137 million pieces in its collection, but only enough room to display about 2 percent of them. So it’s turning to 3D printing to share as much as it can. Working with a company called Redeye, who specializes in 3D scanning and rapid prototyping, the Smithsonian…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

This Infinite Video Screen Pendulum Trick Just Blew My Mind

Even after being awake for hours, my mind still wasn’t ready to deal with Jonathan Brainin’s kinetic video installation which creates a virtual version of a Newton’s cradle using a couple of LCD displays and a video camera. The smaller of the two displays swings back and forth in front of the larger one, while…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

Wait, Why Do I Want Goggles That Show Me the World Upside-Down?

Maybe I’m missing the boat here, or am too old to comprehend another bizarre fad, but I’m having a hell of a time trying to figure out why someone would want to wear goggles that make the world look reversed. Using a set of re-positionable plexiglass prisms these goggles can either show you the world…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

Creepy Taxidermied Animals Now Make Creepy Music Too

Adding to the bizarre uses of taxidermied animals, David Cranmer made this deceased badger even creepier by turning it into a functioning, and playable, theremin. He calles it the Badgermin, but I call it the source of my nightmares tonight. https://gizmodo.com/behold-the-horrors-of-mutant-taxidermy-5870453 I’ve no idea where he sourced the animal, but the Badgermin’s guts are now…

Biology Andrew Liszewski Feb 25

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Facebook’s IPO Could Net California Up To $2.5 Billion In Tax Revenue

A Few Well-Placed Dots on a Checkerboard Will Make You Think You Dropped Acid

Kindle’s Free 3G Connection Hacked For Tethering

Gyroscopic Midi Controller For DJs Who Like To Be Part Of The Show

Army’s New Hybrid Tank Targets Our Enemies and Soaring Oil Prices

Kiss Helmet Hair Goodbye With This Ventilating Insert

This Incredibly Thin Card Could Bring Wireless Charging To Any Device

A Crash Course In Matter

Swappable Soles Let These Boots Adapt To Any Condition

It Turns Out You Probably Can’t Survive An Atomic Bomb Blast Inside a Fridge

Ridiculous Skateboard iPhone Case Should Also Be Outlawed

This Container Always Pours The Perfect Portion

Touch Sensitive Coin Block Lamp Will Eventually Pay For Itself, Right?

Carbon Nanotube Coated Fibers Could One Day Lead To Self-Heating Clothing

A Gumby-Like Webcam That Can Be Any Shape You Need

A Stupid Holster For Your Stupid Retro Handset

The Smithsonian Turns To 3D Printing To Share Their Collection

This Infinite Video Screen Pendulum Trick Just Blew My Mind

Wait, Why Do I Want Goggles That Show Me the World Upside-Down?

Creepy Taxidermied Animals Now Make Creepy Music Too

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

VHS-Inspired ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Mod Takes Night City Back to the Future

Our Checkout Code Gives You 5 Years of ChatOn’s All-in-One AI Tools Experience for Less Than Half Price

How Should We Prepare for the Looming Quantum Encryption Apocalypse?

Picture Perfect: Artemis 2 Returns Home After a Stellar 10 Days in Space

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It Sure Looks Like This Is the End for the Current Era of ‘Star Trek’

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‘Doomsday’ Asteroids Could Have Kickstarted Life on Our Planet

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