Michael Hession, Author at Gizmodo

“This is The Piece of Equipment That I Built to Make Big Wooden Balls”

There is something about a giant sphere that conjures thoughts of cosmic mystery. But this particular sphere is made out of the most earthly and primitive of materials—wood. The Big Wooden Ball Project, by Mike Leuis, features artist Keith Holamon, who created his own method for building striking sculptures out of found pieces of rotting…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 11

A Musical Thank You Note to the Racists, Misogynists, and Scumbags of the Internet

The garbage dump of internet commenting can destroy your faith in humanity real fast, but really, the trolls are just trying to be helpful! Here is a thank you card to all the haters. Yes, constructive criticism is for pansies, and Thank You Hater! by Clever Pie extends a warm appreciation for telling it like…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 8

Hologram Tupac’s Got Nothing on Hologram Bill Murray

It probably won’t be long before every two-bit celebrity is hyping their own hologram appearances at venues across the globe. But we certainly don’t mind seeing Bill Murray at the front of the line. Wouldn’t ya know, the man himself debuted his banjo-strumming hologram on Letterman last night. The reason for the digital doppleganger? Appearing…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 8

Mister Rogers Remixed: A Wondrous Tribute That Makes You Feel Like a Kid Again

Mr. Rogers was a fixture in the homes of millions of children from 1968-2001. Most of us spent our formative years in his neighborhood. So it’s only fitting that he’s gotten one of the most delightful tributes we’ve ever seen. It is the creation of John D. Boswell, aka melodysheep, behind the popular Symphony of…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 7

Is Canon’s First Pancake Lens Ready for Its Close-up?

According to Canon Rumors Friday could bring the announcement of Canon’s first ever pancake lens, a 40mm f/2.8 piece of glass. And considering the flattened beauties are all the rage right now, we hope that’s the case. Pancake lenses are known for being small, lightweight, and just plain pretty, although they generally cannot match the…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 6

The Wild Journey of a Packet: How the Internet Works

The internet is vast and complex, and most users are completely oblivious to its inner-workings (which are amazing, by the way). If you find yourself in the dark, perhaps this video will help. Created by the World Science Festival, There and Back Again: A Packet’s Tale is the story of what happens each and every…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 6

The Delight of Smashing Food Items to Music

Were you the type of kid who loved smashing, spreading, and soiling all food placed in front of you? In this short film, that impulse has been refined for your now refined tastes. Flatten, by Hugo de Kok & Kay van Vree, with music by Ivo van Dijk and Sophie Ansems, is a brief yet…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 5

Ansel Adams’ Developer Tray Is a Beautiful Artifact of the Film Age

When thinking of fetishized photographic equipment, your mind doesn’t often wander to mundane darkroom materials. But photographer John Cyr’s work will give you a new appreciation for a rugged bit of photographic kit that’s got historical significance. Cyr, a custom black and white printer, contacted many well-known photographers, such as Ansel Adams and Sally Mann,…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 5

Man Lives in His Own Private 727 in the Woods

If you’ve ever seen the movie Alive, you know how uncomfortable it can be living in the fuselage of a passenger jet. But one man seems to have made it work with his very own Boeing 727 that he calls home. CNN reports on one Bruce Campbell, a mild-mannered Oregonian who purchased a 1969 Olympic…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 5

Kick Off Your Weekend With Jumbo Jets, Reggie Watts, and Ninja Cats

Your brain can melt trying to keep up with the endless torrent of video content on the web each day. That’s why we are here to ease your fatigue with the best videos of the week. Enjoy! Can You Really Combine a Compound Bow and a Twelve-Gauge Shotgun? This video purportedly shows someone demonstrating what…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 2

How a Looong Steadicam Shot Was Constructed in Hugo

Long Steadicam shots have become a staple of Hollywood movies over the past decade or so. Pulling it off involves complexities way beyond the seemingly simple task of walking through a room. In this behind-the-scenes clip from last year’s Hugo, you can see the coordination and movie tricks that go into a great Steadicam shot…

Movies Michael Hession Jun 1

There Need to Be More Miniature Police Chases Created With Pico Projectors

Modern day chase scenes in movies are cacophonies of over-blown CG ridiculousness. This short film creates a classic action movie feel using a very unassuming gadget. Filmmaking duo The Theory utilized pico projectors to make their characters spring to life against the drab backdrop of an office. Speed of Light weirdly achieves kind of a…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

Salty? Earthy? Bitter? I don’t know, but gazing at these deep fried gadgets leaves me wondering what it’d be like to chew on one. Photographer Henry Hargreaves teamed up with food-stylist Caitlin Levin to produce this series of crunchy looking photos. This sort of deep-frying has been attempted before, but not with such beautiful and…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1

Don’t Be a Gadget Douche—Learn From This Veep Clip

There is one in every crowd—the guy who buys the most expensive gadget that he has absolutely no need for. The camera obsessed are the worst, as is this arrogant prick from Veep (a very funny show). And no matter how many times you tell these creatures that they just wasted thousands of greenbacks on…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1

Recently Uncovered Neon Light Burned Uninterrupted For 77 Years

It’s never a good feeling to come back from a trip and realize you left the bathroom light on. The owner of a building in Los Angeles was feeling that pain and then some when he found a neon light that had been left on since 1935. As reported by the LA Times, Andrew Meieran…

Tech News Michael Hession May 30

First Ultra High Def Shoulder Mount Camera Brings 8K Ridiculousness Closer to Reality

4K might be the next wave of video resolution, but Ultra High Definition is the next NEXT next wave. And we’re finally seeing the technology take its first steps toward your living room. Japan’s public broadcasting company, NHK, has been working hard on bringing Ultra High Definition (8K) video into reality. Ultra High Def consists…

Tech News Michael Hession May 30

You Can’t Make This Inspired Cookie Tray Crumple

Great objects are often overlooked or dismissed because of context. And here’s a perfect example. This cookie tray from GamaGo is inspired by the crumple-tastic disposable plastic from within most packages of store-bought cookies. Take the same design, re-make it from hand-blown glass, and BOOM—it is now an objet d’art. Of course, it could just…

Tech News Michael Hession May 29

If Only Digital Cameras Were as Beautiful as These Restored Vintage Rangefinders

There is so much beauty in those dusty old cameras you see at thrift stores and flea markets, but you don’t buy them because they probably don’t work at all. Ilott Vintage resurrects those treasures, and makes them better than ever. The tinkerers at Ilott have taken mid-century gems such as Canon’s Canonet line, the…

Tech News Michael Hession May 29

Kick Off Your Weekend With Skydives Gone Wrong, SpaceX, and Supercarriers

Your brain can melt trying to keep up with the endless torrent of video content on the web each day. That’s why we are here to ease your fatigue with the best videos of the week. Enjoy! Did You Miss the Solar Eclipse? Check Out This Gorgeous Time Lapse Video Cory Poole—science teacher at University…

Tech News Michael Hession May 26

You’ll Never Want to Skydive After Watching This

An 80-year-old named Laverne came startlingly close to death when things went horribly wrong during her maiden skydiving attempt. If the video doesn’t deter you from ever jumping out of a plane, I don’t know what will. It seems that Laverne had second thoughts upon departing the aircraft. Her attempts to cling to the plane…

Tech News Michael Hession May 25

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“This is The Piece of Equipment That I Built to Make Big Wooden Balls”

A Musical Thank You Note to the Racists, Misogynists, and Scumbags of the Internet

Hologram Tupac’s Got Nothing on Hologram Bill Murray

Mister Rogers Remixed: A Wondrous Tribute That Makes You Feel Like a Kid Again

Is Canon’s First Pancake Lens Ready for Its Close-up?

The Wild Journey of a Packet: How the Internet Works

The Delight of Smashing Food Items to Music

Ansel Adams’ Developer Tray Is a Beautiful Artifact of the Film Age

Man Lives in His Own Private 727 in the Woods

Kick Off Your Weekend With Jumbo Jets, Reggie Watts, and Ninja Cats

How a Looong Steadicam Shot Was Constructed in Hugo

There Need to Be More Miniature Police Chases Created With Pico Projectors

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

Don’t Be a Gadget Douche—Learn From This Veep Clip

Recently Uncovered Neon Light Burned Uninterrupted For 77 Years

First Ultra High Def Shoulder Mount Camera Brings 8K Ridiculousness Closer to Reality

You Can’t Make This Inspired Cookie Tray Crumple

If Only Digital Cameras Were as Beautiful as These Restored Vintage Rangefinders

Kick Off Your Weekend With Skydives Gone Wrong, SpaceX, and Supercarriers

You’ll Never Want to Skydive After Watching This

Southwest Is About to Limit Power Banks on Flights

Damn, the ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot Could’ve Had Four Movies

The Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Team Wants to Go the Distance

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Will Please Gross Horror Fans

Somehow Paramount’s ‘Avatar’ Movie Has Leaked, Too

The World Is Basically Begging for Another iPod

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

OpenAI Says Elon Musk Is ‘Injecting Chaos’ with Recent Legal Maneuver

Google Displayed Polymarket Bets as News ‘In Error,’ Google Says

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter

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