Jesus Diaz, Author at Gizmodo

Hey Architects, Stop Playing With Our Minds

This cantilevered 134-foot-long office sits on top a main concrete structure, seemingly out of place and in dangerous equilibrium. It’s not only pretty, but one of the largest cantilevered buildings in the world. The building is the new Cinépolis Headquarters—one of the largest movie theater chains in the world—looking over the city of Morelia. It’s…

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Beautiful First Images of Comet Hartley 2

After launching an impact probe at comet Tempel 1 in 2005 and traveling 2.9 billion miles, the Deep Impact spacecraft has finally reached Hartley 2 as part as of its EPOXI mission. The trip was worth it: These shots are spectacular. And the best thing is that they are not the closest ones yet. These…

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In Case of Emergency, Break the Gl…aw, F*ck It

Not that this fire extinguisher can help a lot, anyway. [Thanks Oscar!]

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iPhone 3G Brickgate Lawsuit’s Only Good Point: We Need Easy Downgrades

Biana Wofford is accusing Apple of using the iOS 4 upgrade to maliciously cripple the iPhone 3G, boosting sales of the iPhone 4. I don’t believe that’s true, but the lawsuit makes one excellent point: Apple should enable easy iOS downgrades. The class-action lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California for San Diego, mentions…

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If Apple Made Yachts, They Would Be Like This

Aluminum, wood, and glass. Lots of glass. A glass dome covering the main suite. A glass Persian carpet in the living room. Glass staircases similar to the Apple Store’s. The Beluga feels like a floating loft designed by Jon Ive. The yacht, actually designed by Will Erens, has five suites with extendable balconies, Turkish bath,…

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Be Happy: More Lego Architecture Coming

I’m happy to see that my favorite Danish company keeps updating their Lego Architecture series. This is the Lego Rockefeller Center, a minimalistic reproduction of the magnificent 22-acre art deco building complex in Manhattan, designed by Raymond Hood.. https://gizmodo.com/lego-micro-scales-frank-lloyd-wrights-fallingwater-hous-5263558 This set is going to be released in 2011, but you can buy one now for…

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The Chimneys of Hell Are In Russia

This is Cherepovets. And those are not nuclear weapons exploding in the horizon, but massive smoke columns from the factories that saturate this Russian city, one of the most polluted in the world. And I thought LA’s smog was bad. The name of the city—located near the Sheksna River—basically means city of skulls. Looking at…

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This Is the Future of Attack Helicopters

This is Sikorsky’s new attack helicopter, the X2 Raider. It’s based on the 299.2mph X2, but it will be able to carry troops and weapons at extreme altitude. And according to Sikorsky, it’s almost as silent as the fictional Airwolf. https://gizmodo.com/watch-the-sikorsky-x2-breaking-the-worlds-helicopter-sp-5659576 Given its size, the X2 Raider won’t fly as fast as the X2, but…

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Why Do Astronauts Wear Space Diapers?

NASA says this is not a space diaper, but it is. They call it the Maximum Absorbency Garment. I call it the Space Pooper. But why do astronauts use them? Quite simply, when astronauts are sitting in the Space Shuttle, strapped to their seats and ready to go, they may experience very long delays. Sometimes…

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The Definitive How Not To Spy People In Bathrooms Guide

If you are a pervert who wants to film video of people using public bathrooms, look no further. This useful guide will serve you well: 1. First, disregard any tiny device actually made for spying and use an iPod with a camera, preferably an iPod nano, red. 2. Make sure that the bathroom is in…

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The NASA Countdown Clock Is Gigantic

If you’re a space nerd like me, you probably knew that the iconic countdown clock at the Kennedy Space Center was big. Yesterday—on my first day covering Discovery’s Wednesday launch—I learnt it wasn’t big. This thing is humongous. The digital countdown clock—which uses large, old school incandescent light bulbs to shape its numbers—actually looks quite…

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Inception Button Instantly Adds Stress To Any Situation

Somebody should make an iPhone application like this Inception button, so this Halloween I could go out as an Inception character (be patient. It takes some time to load). [Davepedu]

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If You Waited for the White iPhone, You’re an Idiot

“Just buy the black iPhone, alright? And besides, if you waited for the white iPhone…you’re an idiot. You’re stupid human being who’s waited five months for a phone that’s a different color. That you’re just gonna put a cover on, anyways.” “It’s been a bad year for Apple and cameras.” Hilarious because all of it…

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You Won’t See These Photoshops In Any Fashion Magazine

Fashion magazines keep making women impossibly thin and supposedly perfect, even while they all look beautiful to begin with. Some anonymous person decided to do the contrary, and here’s a video that shows the results. Would you still like Ashley Judd or Carmen Electra if they were overweight? I know I would. Just like I…

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There Is No Escape From Pigs Either

A few people were outraged by the graphic showing how beef is everywhere. Well, pigs are everywhere too. Christien Meindertsma—author of Pig 05049—documented a pig’s afterlife. Did you know that pig hair is used in bread? https://gizmodo.com/there-is-no-escape-from-cows-5672560 Spaniards say “from the pig I even like the tail” (which in fact is delicious), but I didn’t…

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4-yo Boy Shoots Mom With Semiautomatic Shotgun

There are certain things you should never do in life. Like changing a lightbulb barefoot, while you wait to dry after showering. Or feed raw meat to crocodiles with your bare hands. Or give a shotgun to your 4-yo boy. That’s not exactly what the father of this 4-year-old boy from Kitsap County did. But…

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This C-3PO and R2-D2 Megastore TV Commercial Is Better Than the Prequels

I’m surprised that a UK electronics megastore chain got the OK to make this TV ad featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO. But then again, we’re talking about George “Show Me The Money” Lucas here. The results, however, are rather good. https://gizmodo.com/its-time-to-forgive-george-lucas-5664218

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New Tron Legacy Scenes (Reminder: Get Your Tickets NOW)

Tron: Legagy is almost here, but December still feels too far away. Thankfully, you can whet your appetite for all things neon with these new scenes from the movie, featured in Daft Punk’s Derezzed video. Yet another reason to buy tickets as soon as possible. I don’t know if the screenplay is bad or if…

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US Lost Command of One-Ninth of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Arsenal Last Saturday

President Barack Obama has been informed that the US Air Force lost complete command and control of one-ninth of their ICBM arsenal last Saturday. Administration officials stressed that the problem was only temporary, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t big. In fact, according to The Atlantic, a military officer briefed on the matter said that…

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I Want My Tombstone Set In Helvetica

I always hated tombstones. I don’t want a tombstone. I want to be cremated and sent to space. Or buried at sea. But if I had to have a tombstone, it will be similar to this, in Helvetica. This one, dedicated to Factory Records’ founder Anthony H Wilson, has beautiful typesetting in Rotis Serif. [Creative…

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Hey Architects, Stop Playing With Our Minds

Beautiful First Images of Comet Hartley 2

In Case of Emergency, Break the Gl…aw, F*ck It

iPhone 3G Brickgate Lawsuit’s Only Good Point: We Need Easy Downgrades

If Apple Made Yachts, They Would Be Like This

Be Happy: More Lego Architecture Coming

The Chimneys of Hell Are In Russia

This Is the Future of Attack Helicopters

Why Do Astronauts Wear Space Diapers?

The Definitive How Not To Spy People In Bathrooms Guide

The NASA Countdown Clock Is Gigantic

Inception Button Instantly Adds Stress To Any Situation

If You Waited for the White iPhone, You’re an Idiot

You Won’t See These Photoshops In Any Fashion Magazine

There Is No Escape From Pigs Either

4-yo Boy Shoots Mom With Semiautomatic Shotgun

This C-3PO and R2-D2 Megastore TV Commercial Is Better Than the Prequels

New Tron Legacy Scenes (Reminder: Get Your Tickets NOW)

US Lost Command of One-Ninth of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Arsenal Last Saturday

I Want My Tombstone Set In Helvetica

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

‘Supergirl’ Will Feature David Corenswet’s Superman in a Sort of Big Brother Role

Report: FDA Set to Unban RFK Jr.’s Favorite Peptides

Source Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Leaks at the Exact Wrong Time

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset