Andrew Tarantola, Author at Gizmodo

Wide-Body Cosmonaut Stylus Is Easy on the Eyes and Easier on the Hands

Most styluses are designed to look and feel like a pen—great for writing, terrible for drawing. That’s why this new stylus from Studio Neat is built like a crayon. Dubbed, the Cosmonaut—presumably in reference to the old joke about NASA building $100,000 space pens and the Soviets simply bringing pencils—the stylus uses an oversized rubber…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 13 '11

These Hollywood Stars See Nothing Wrong with MegaUpload

In the largest outpouring of celebrity magnanimity since Live AID, a bevy of A-Listers have come out in support of MegaUpload. Huh, apparently the file-sharing service is used for something other than providing me easy access to anime and porn. MegaUpload has been under fire recently from the likes of the MPAA and the RIAA,…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 10 '11

Dead Possum Cake Is Disgustingly Delicious

Because nothing says “happy sixth birthday” like an edible recreation of roadkill. I’m not sure where the candles go, nor am I particularly interested in finding out. Regardless, it’s an impressive feat of culinary engineering—and a potential cry for help. [Imgur via Obvious Win via Geekosystem]

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 10 '11

700 WTF Rifle Redefines “Boom Stick”…and “Overkill”

Elephant guns are for amateurs. This home-brew .70-cal hand cannon will punch a hole clear through Godzilla. This DIY rifle built by Youtuber JTCustomKnives uses a .700 lead cast bullet fitted inside a modified .50 BMG brass case. The rounds are so large, you can only craft six per pound of lead. The the 1132…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

Farmboy Builds Working LEGO Replicas of Harvesting Equipment

Warren Seely could well be the next Tony Stark. He’s a mechanical genius, having rebuilt his first engine at the tender age of six. And since age 12, he’s been building LEGO replica’s of the heavy machinery used on his family’s mint farm. Every LEGO build runs and works just like its larger version—simply stunning.

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

Scientists Discover Dolomite in Coral—The Search for Queen Bee Continues

Dolomite—the mineral, not Rudy Ray Moore—is found in abundance in fossilized coral but virtually never in modern reefs. For more than a hundred years, scientists have searched for it but without luck. Turns out they were looking in the wrong place. A research team from the Research School of Earth Sciences, led by Bradley Opdyke,…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

Which of Your Gadgets Is Worth Fighting for?

So some ass-hat has been on a mugging spree around Columbia University, holding up students for their iPhones—exclusively for their iPhones—and it got me thinking. I’d gladly hand over just about anything on me—my watch, laptop, wallet—everything but my phone. I mean, it’s my access to my entire digital existence, I’m not giving that up…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

MIXTRAX Turns Your Car into a Virtual Club

Can’t get enough block-rockin’ beats but haven’t figured out how to fit your mixing tables in the back of your Civic? No worries, Pioneer’s new MIXTRAX technology does the mixing and effects for you. The proprietary technology creates a continual, seamless mix of songs from your music library. The software first analyzes your collection, identifying…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

Bullet-Proof Convertible Is Slightly Unclear on the Concept

When you’re cruising the mean streets of the French Riviera, a bullet-proof ride is a must. But how do you stay secure and let the wind blow through your hair? With the Jo-Mojo armored coupe. Designed by Estonian armored manufacturer, Dartz, and built on the existing gas-powered Mojo vehicle, the Jo-Mojo will feature an 80HP,…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

The Kisai Rogue Touch Fob Watch Redefines Geek Chic

It’s been forever since I’ve worn a watch—There’s no need with a phone in my pocket. But the swanky Kisai Rogue Touch is cool enough for me to start again—maybe buy a three-piece suit so I’ll have a vest pocket to carry it in. The Rogue Touch features a hybrid LCD/LED interface with rotating circles…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 9 '11

Never Forget the Name of Your Favorite Actor Again with Hulu Face Match

You totally know that actor. He was in that movie you watched just last week—oh God, what was his name? With Hulu’s new Face Match service, your days of almost remembering stars are over. According to a recent post on Hulu’s blog, the Face Match engine will pop a small window with info on any…

Television Andrew Tarantola Dec 8 '11

Tick Tock Clock Dock: All Rock, No Shock

The blaring of your double-belled alarm clock is enough to wake the dead. So, unless you intend to start the zombie apocalypse, start your morning with something more gentle—like the Tick Tock iPhone Dock. It combines the simple functionality of a retro-style alarm clock with the functionality of a modern iPhone dock. Don’t want to…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 8 '11

Navy Helicopters are Getting More Deadly with Infrared Rockets

Destroying enemy vehicles would be a lot easier if the little SOB’s would just sit still and take what’s coming to them—what’s coming being a 2.5-inch Hydra-70 rocket. But of course they don’t, so the Navy’s upgrading its existing stock of rockets with Low-Cost Imaging Terminal Seeker technology. Let’s see them run now. LCITS uses…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 8 '11

You Can Now Control Your Xbox with Your Windows Phone

That Xbox Companion App we told you about back in October? It’s now live and ready to download for your media-playing and friend-tracking amusement. If you’ve got a Windows 7 phone and a XBL Gold account, give it a spin and let us know what you think in the comments! [WP7 Marketplace via TechCrunch]

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

So What’s Taking Instagram So Long to Hit Android?

Instagram. It’s one of the iPhone’s most popular apps—50 million users just a year after launch—probably our favorite social network, and the envy of Android users worldwide. However, at the Paris LeWeb conference today, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom announced—again—that a team is working to port the app to Android OS. Promises, promises. The announcement was…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

How to Carve and Paddle Your Way Down the Slopes with a Big Stick

The worst part of snowboarding? Getting stuck on the flats, having to uncouple your boot, pedal along like a schmuck—all while hoping you don’t get run down from behind. Bugger that. The Kahuna Snow Stick turns your snowboard into reliable cross-country transportation. The Kahuna is an adjustable aluminum pole modeled after a stand-up surf paddle.…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

The CompBullet Reduces Recoil With “Rocket” Vents

Noe drawbacks of rifling gun barrels is that they allow a small amount of the expanding gases to exit the gun in all directions before the bullet itself does—decreasing its velocity and increasing recoil. A projectile design by Comp Bullet aims to overcome these issues with vented rounds. According to the Italian firearms maker, these…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

Head-Mount Your iPhone with the Optrix Case

Hankering for some POV action shots of this winter’s snowboarding exploits but can’t swing a GoPro? No Problemo. Just strap your iPhone 4/S to your noggin with this. I suppose it does makes sense, I mean the iPhone’s already got a 1080p camera, slender form factor, and top-notch video editing apps. The only real problem…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

How The Mythbusters Accidentally Punched a Six-Inch Cannonball Hole in a Minivan (Updated)

The cannonball was supposed to blast through an array of water barrels and a cinderblock wall. Supposed to. Instead it hit the wall, a hill, a house, and Jasbir Gill’s Toyota Sienna. Now do you see why they tell you not to try this at home? The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at an Alameda County…

Television Andrew Tarantola Dec 7 '11

BBX Is (Temporarily) Dead, Long Live BlackBerry 10 (for the Time Being)

When Basis International recently sued over the BBX trademark, Research in Motion couldn’t see what the fuss was about. An Albuquerque court could, granting Basis a temporary injunction against using it for RIM’s new OS. So what does RIM do in response? It pulls an end-around by quickly renaming the OS “BlackBerry 10”. Check out…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 6 '11

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Wide-Body Cosmonaut Stylus Is Easy on the Eyes and Easier on the Hands

These Hollywood Stars See Nothing Wrong with MegaUpload

Dead Possum Cake Is Disgustingly Delicious

700 WTF Rifle Redefines “Boom Stick”…and “Overkill”

Farmboy Builds Working LEGO Replicas of Harvesting Equipment

Scientists Discover Dolomite in Coral—The Search for Queen Bee Continues

Which of Your Gadgets Is Worth Fighting for?

MIXTRAX Turns Your Car into a Virtual Club

Bullet-Proof Convertible Is Slightly Unclear on the Concept

The Kisai Rogue Touch Fob Watch Redefines Geek Chic

Never Forget the Name of Your Favorite Actor Again with Hulu Face Match

Tick Tock Clock Dock: All Rock, No Shock

Navy Helicopters are Getting More Deadly with Infrared Rockets

You Can Now Control Your Xbox with Your Windows Phone

So What’s Taking Instagram So Long to Hit Android?

How to Carve and Paddle Your Way Down the Slopes with a Big Stick

The CompBullet Reduces Recoil With “Rocket” Vents

Head-Mount Your iPhone with the Optrix Case

How The Mythbusters Accidentally Punched a Six-Inch Cannonball Hole in a Minivan (Updated)

BBX Is (Temporarily) Dead, Long Live BlackBerry 10 (for the Time Being)

Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals

Meta Axes Contractors Who Had to Review Explicit Video From Smart Glasses

World’s Slowest Rocket Company Suddenly Wants to Churn Out 60 Rockets a Year

Lego’s May Releases Are Swooshing In

Buying Prescription Smart Glasses Might Not Be Such a Good Idea After All

Spirit Airlines Is Reportedly Moving Forward With Plan to Shut Down

Trump Resurrects Keystone Pipeline Killed Over Climate Concerns

The Old Republic Reigns Supreme in Hasbro’s New ‘Star Wars’ Figures

Everything You Missed From Elon Musk’s Testimony in the OpenAI Trial

New FCC Satellite Rules Could Improve Starlink Capacity to a Surprising Degree

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen