Andrew Liszewski, Author at Gizmodo

Why Graphic Designers Must Hate the Holidays

It doesn’t matter where they work, December always means one thing for graphic designers—Christmas cards. And this year Viewpoint Creative has given us a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes into their creation. I’d like to say the hellish process has been over-exaggerated for comedic purposes. But having created many corporate holiday greetings over the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

GE’s Research Lab Creates 3D Printed Jet Engine Ornaments—R&D Money Well Spent

Is it a coincidence that a video showing researchers using one of GE’s 3D printers to make these ornaments has been switched to private? Because I want them to know that this is an awesome use of their R&D budget. Seriously. If I had access to a 3D printer I wouldn’t be prototyping parts. I’d…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

The First iPad Stylus With an On-Screen Cursor

Billed as an “active stylus” for the iPad, the iPen can be recognized by the tablet even when the tip hovers above the display. Allowing for improved stylus accuracy, but also facilitating an on-screen cursor. That might not seem like a big deal for a device designed to be used with taps and swipes, but…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

Hollywood Invented a New Type Of Fake Snow To Film It’s a Wonderful Life

The Frank Capra classic isn’t known for its special effects. But since It’s a Wonderful Life was shot in the sweltering heat of June and July of 1946, the filmmakers had to develop a new type of artificial snow. LIFE has a great collection of never before seen photos from the film’s set, detailing the…

Movies Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

World’s Smallest Planetarium Costs Over $100,000—But Comes With a Free Watch

Greubel Forsey’s GMT watch promised to put the whole world on your wrist. But Dutch watchmaker Christiaan van der Klaauw totally one-ups that designer timepiece with his Aquarius Planetarium that includes orbiting versions of the Sun and six planets. https://gizmodo.com/greubel-forseys-gmt-watch-puts-the-whole-world-on-your-5856131 Forget just the world, true megalomaniacs and super-villains should set their sights on the heavens—even…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

I Don’t Want to Live In a Future Where Drumbots and Scanners Play Christmas Carols

Like the ghost of Christmas future, YouTuber bd594 has given us a chilling glimpse of what the future of the holidays might be like. Door-to-door carolers replaced with a robotic snare drum and a flatbed scanner playing Little Drummer Boy. I know, I know—it’s frighteningly close to what your doomsday predicting grandfather warned you about…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

Can You Believe These Insect Fantasyland Photos Were Shot On Someone’s Kitchen Table?

While Photoshop has become an integral tool for photographers, there’s an added level of awe when you see an amazing photo created without the use of digital manipulation. Which is the exact reaction you’ll have to Nadav Bagim’s WonderLand series. On his website, Nadav, aka Aimishboy, claims that these insect photos were almost all shot…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

Retractable Sun Rooms Let the Light, Breezes, and Insects In

Like the roof of a sports stadium turned on its side, these Opensun verandas can retract, turning what was once a sealed sunroom into an open patio. Letting in ample light, fresh breezes, and the local wildlife. Since it hasn’t made an appearance in my neck of the woods for a few days, I’m all…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

Even Orbiting Astronauts Get a Visit From Santa

It’s nice to know that as humanity continues its conquest of space, Santa’s naughty or nice list will still include those serving on orbiting space stations. It’s just too bad that this might be his last delivery—ever. Created by the Minneapolis-based post-production company Splice as their online equivalent of a Christmas card, the humorous short…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 24

Desktop Bellagio Fountains—Awe and Wonder Sold Separately

For a million dollars the makers of the Bellagio’s fountain will happily create a smaller version you can call your own. Or, you can save yourself $999,912 and go with Brando’s tiny desktop alternative instead. https://gizmodo.com/this-million-dollar-christmas-gift-will-make-you-the-en-5851401 You probably don’t even need to open a casino to afford the $88 that gets you 24 miniature jets…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

It Scoops, Measures, and Spreads—Is This the World’s Greatest Spoon?

The ‘until it’s covered’ approach to spreadable toppings only works until diets or recipes call for specific measurements. At that point you either reach for multiple utensils, or the transforming Scoop spoon which handles all of the above with gusto. Quirky’s latest creation is a flat spreader with a set of “living hinges” that allow…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

Thanks To Star Wars, People Can Make Money Selling Wads Of Hair

There are enough Princess Leia hairbun facsimiles online to choke a Wookiee. But for those of you who couldn’t craft their way out of a paper bag puppet, here’s a homemade pair you can actually buy. Etsy seller Jacquie Coe uses synthetic human hair for these headphone covers. So right off the bat they lose…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

Hourglass Timer Stool Nixes Tantrums in Just 5 Minutes

Though it looks the part, this stool isn’t a training potty—but it will take the piss out of your kids. It’s actually a giant sand timer designed for time outs, sequestering rowdy ruffians for a calming five minutes. For $69 the mango wood hourglass will actually support kids up to 150 pounds. So you can…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

Of Course Santa Trains Like a Top Gun Pilot

By some estimates, Santa has to travel 3,000 times faster than the speed of sound to deliver billions of gifts in one night. So it’s not surprising that even he needs to log some time in a sleigh simulator. Between dealing with the elf union, keeping track of who’s been naughty or nice, and maintaining…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

Modern mice, what with their sleek lines and ergonomic designs, make it easy to stay online for hours. Thankfully, mousing comfort wasn’t always a concern, and after 15 minutes with this retro mouse you’ll be too sore to surf. The $20 boxy mouse turns its nose up at any modern wireless conveniences, instead preferring to…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

I Am Not Brave Enough To Stick This LED Contact Lens in My Eye

While YouTuber bkraz333 claims this contact lens with an embedded LED he made was an attempt to add a rudimentary VR display to his eye, I think I know the real inspiration behind it—Terminator cosplay. If the thought of sticking a regular contact lens in your eye makes you uncomfortable, you might want to be…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

As If It Wasn’t Hard Enough To Peel the Stickers Off a Rubik’s Cube

Upping the ante when it comes to rotating cube frustration, these lawsuit skirting IQ Cubes from Brando are the same size as a standard Rubik’s Cube. But further segment the sliding pieces into 3x3x7 and 3x3x9 configurations. The combination of thick and thin layers means these cubes will become a multi-colored disaster in no time.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 22

Hospitals Just Got Less Depressing Thanks to Philips’ Mood Lighting

Positive thinking is an important part of a patient’s recovery, but it’s hard to muster in a place with drab fluorescent lighting. So Philips is hoping to improve the mood of hospital rooms with their color changing HealWell lighting system. In recent years Philips has been really gung-ho on the idea of chromatherapy improving our…

Health Andrew Liszewski Dec 21

Could This Towering 13 Foot Robot Lead To Real Life Gundams?

As Japan rebuilds their giant Gundam statue, Hajime Sakamoto remains unimpressed. He wants to build a working Gundam, and hopes his company’s 13 foot humanoid robot— complete with room for a human pilot—is a step in the right direction. So far they’ve completed one of the robot’s legs, but that’s a far cry from a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 21

Onkyo’s Video Previews Demystify Your Home Theater Inputs

Unless you’re a home theater idiot-savant, you probably forget what HDMI port your Xbox or Blu-ray player is connected to, requiring you to randomly cycle through inputs. A task that’s now a lot easier with InstaPrevue’s live video thumbnail previews. The idea is so genius you’ll wonder why TV manufacturers didn’t implement input switching like…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Dec 21

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Why Graphic Designers Must Hate the Holidays

GE’s Research Lab Creates 3D Printed Jet Engine Ornaments—R&D Money Well Spent

The First iPad Stylus With an On-Screen Cursor

Hollywood Invented a New Type Of Fake Snow To Film It’s a Wonderful Life

World’s Smallest Planetarium Costs Over $100,000—But Comes With a Free Watch

I Don’t Want to Live In a Future Where Drumbots and Scanners Play Christmas Carols

Can You Believe These Insect Fantasyland Photos Were Shot On Someone’s Kitchen Table?

Retractable Sun Rooms Let the Light, Breezes, and Insects In

Even Orbiting Astronauts Get a Visit From Santa

Desktop Bellagio Fountains—Awe and Wonder Sold Separately

It Scoops, Measures, and Spreads—Is This the World’s Greatest Spoon?

Thanks To Star Wars, People Can Make Money Selling Wads Of Hair

Hourglass Timer Stool Nixes Tantrums in Just 5 Minutes

Of Course Santa Trains Like a Top Gun Pilot

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

I Am Not Brave Enough To Stick This LED Contact Lens in My Eye

As If It Wasn’t Hard Enough To Peel the Stickers Off a Rubik’s Cube

Hospitals Just Got Less Depressing Thanks to Philips’ Mood Lighting

Could This Towering 13 Foot Robot Lead To Real Life Gundams?

Onkyo’s Video Previews Demystify Your Home Theater Inputs

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