Lucas Ropek, Author at Gizmodo

Chick-Fil-A Reportedly Planning to Launch a Reality TV Streaming Service

The fast food chain has decided to go Hollywood.

Internet Lucas Ropek Aug 22

Billionaire Ron Conway speaks at a TechCrunch conference in San Francisco

Billionaire Pulls Support From Major Crypto PAC, Says It’s Too ‘Stupid’ and ‘Selfish’

Recent moves made by a cadre of web3 PACs may be too craven and ridiculous for a prominent billionaire.

Politics Lucas Ropek Aug 21

Man Sues Hospital for Losing Part of His Skull

I'm pretty sure losing part of someone's head betrays the Hippocratic oath.

Health Lucas Ropek Aug 21

Disney Wants Everyone to Stop Yelling About That Man Whose Wife Died

The company claims that its love of "humanity" has caused it to reconsider a broadly maligned legal strategy.

Culture Lucas Ropek Aug 20

Peter Thiel appears on Joe Rogan podcast

Peter Thiel’s Blood Starts Pumping When Talking About Jeffrey Epstein

The ominous nerd stopped by Joe Rogan's man cave to talk about California, Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates, and the federal budget.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 20

Northcrest Development Mockup Of A Future City In Toronto

Toronto Is Converting an Airport Into a Futuristic City Within a City

Developers wants to build an urban hub within Toronto's boundaries using a defunct span of runway and hangar space.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 18

Bicycles Can Be Hacked Now

High-level racers now have a new form of sabotage to worry about.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 16

Donald Trump holds a rally in Bozeman, Montana

Project 2025 Author Says in Leaked Video That Trump Has ‘Blessed’ His Agenda

Russell Vought also says that he supports "Christian nation-ism" and wants America to do away with "multiculturalism."

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 16

Kim Dotcom Will Be Extradited to the U.S. After Decade-Long Legal Fight

For over a decade, Dotcom has been fighting extradition. Now, the fight is over.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 15

Someone Made a Free ‘Rawdog Flight Simulator’ Video Game

In an apparent effort to make an already stupid trend even stupider, someone has invented a way for you to "rawdog" virtually.

Transportation Lucas Ropek Aug 15

Disney Says Man Whose Wife Died at Resort Can’t Sue Because He Had a Disney+ Subscription

Planning on suing Disney? Make sure you've never ever signed up for its streaming service.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 14

Waymo self-driving robotaxis in a parking lot

Waymo’s Robotaxi Update Causes Late Night Robo-Honking in San Francisco, Pissing Off Locals

Alphabet's robotaxi company has spurred complaints after the automated vehicles began yelling at each other late at night.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 14

UAW Files Federal Charges Against Trump and Elon for Worker Intimidation Attempt

"When we say Donald Trump is a scab, this is what we mean," said UAW President Shawn Fain.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 13

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein hang out

Trump Spent the Weekend Flying Around on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane

Why has Trump been flying around in Jeffrey Epstein's former plane? Well, he needed a plane, okay?

Politics Lucas Ropek Aug 13

Waymo Is Unleashing Robotaxis on Bay Area Freeways This Week

If you live in California, vehicles with no drivers may soon be zipping down the freeway past your own car.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 12

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell leans against a fence

MyPillow Man Mike Lindell Ordered to Pay Legal Fees for Guy Who Proved Him Wrong at ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ Event

Lindell has experienced nothing but financial setbacks since he decided to become Trump's #1 fan.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 9

Joe Rogan at a UFC ceremony in Las Vegas.

Joe Rogan Endorses the Brain Worm Guy for President (Update: Nevermind)

The self-described "meathead" says RFK is the only candidate he truly trusts.

Politics Lucas Ropek Aug 9

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends a U.S. Congressional meeting.

Elon Musk Sued an Ad Group for F*cking Off Too Well, Now It’s ‘Discontinuing’ Operations

The Global Alliance for Responsible Media has reportedly told staff that it will be shutting down.

Social Media Lucas Ropek Aug 8

ADT's trademark sticker seen on a window

Home Security Giant ADT Admits It Has Been Hacked

While a lot of the details aren't clear yet, the company says hackers made off with customer information, including home addresses.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Aug 8

Teen Who Was ‘Radicalized Online’ Allegedly Planned Terrorist Attack Taylor Swift Concert

Two European suspects were apprehended this week in connection with a supposed attack on a Swift concert.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Aug 8

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Chick-Fil-A Reportedly Planning to Launch a Reality TV Streaming Service

Billionaire Pulls Support From Major Crypto PAC, Says It’s Too ‘Stupid’ and ‘Selfish’

Man Sues Hospital for Losing Part of His Skull

Disney Wants Everyone to Stop Yelling About That Man Whose Wife Died

Peter Thiel’s Blood Starts Pumping When Talking About Jeffrey Epstein

Toronto Is Converting an Airport Into a Futuristic City Within a City

Bicycles Can Be Hacked Now

Project 2025 Author Says in Leaked Video That Trump Has ‘Blessed’ His Agenda

Kim Dotcom Will Be Extradited to the U.S. After Decade-Long Legal Fight

Someone Made a Free ‘Rawdog Flight Simulator’ Video Game

Disney Says Man Whose Wife Died at Resort Can’t Sue Because He Had a Disney+ Subscription

Waymo’s Robotaxi Update Causes Late Night Robo-Honking in San Francisco, Pissing Off Locals

UAW Files Federal Charges Against Trump and Elon for Worker Intimidation Attempt

Trump Spent the Weekend Flying Around on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane

Waymo Is Unleashing Robotaxis on Bay Area Freeways This Week

MyPillow Man Mike Lindell Ordered to Pay Legal Fees for Guy Who Proved Him Wrong at ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ Event

Joe Rogan Endorses the Brain Worm Guy for President (Update: Nevermind)

Elon Musk Sued an Ad Group for F*cking Off Too Well, Now It’s ‘Discontinuing’ Operations

Home Security Giant ADT Admits It Has Been Hacked

Teen Who Was ‘Radicalized Online’ Allegedly Planned Terrorist Attack Taylor Swift Concert

FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban for Some Reason

Jamie Dornan Is Your New Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Knee Deep in Tech and Crypto Investments

The First Trailer for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Takes Terror Stateside

The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’

Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much

The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropic’s ‘Super Dangerous’ Model

This Is What a Music Industry ‘Plant’ Looks Like in 2026

As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice