Joby

November 14th 2025

California Startup Flies Military Version of Its Air Taxi for the First Time

Joby Aviation developed a turbine electric, autonomous aircraft that can carry heavier payloads for longer distances.

Transportation Passant Rabie

July 18th 2025

Joby Aviation Has a Bold Plan to Make Flying Cars Real—Fast

With test flights in Dubai and U.S. production scaling up, Joby is turning a sci-fi fantasy into a high-speed reality.

Transportation Luc Olinga

May 15th 2023

Eve Air’s Flying Taxi Survived a Wind Tunnel

Eve Air Mobility says it has completed testing its eVTOL in wind tunnel trials, claims the sci-fi vehicles will enter service in 2026.

Transportation Lauren Leffer

November 18th 2022

The Legacy of Pixar’s Wall-E, Now a Member of the Criterion Collection

io9 spoke with director Andrew Stanton about the Oscar-winning film's legacy, sequel and theme park potential, and more.

Movies Germain Lussier

September 8th 2022

United’s Busting Out the Big Bucks On Flying Taxis

The airliner invested $15 million into eVTOL firm Eve Air Mobility and agreed to purchase 200 of its electric "flying taxis."

Tech News Mack DeGeurin

May 26th 2022

FAA Greenlights Joby’s Air Taxi Service, but No One’s Flying Yet

Joby Aviation has been cleared by the FAA to start up commercial "air-taxi" operations. But don't expect to hail a flying ride tomorrow.

Transportation Lauren Leffer

February 1st 2022

Joby Introduces Two Affordable Ways to Take Your Smartphone Videos to the Next Level

The Joby Swing and Spin help creators perform impressive camera moves without a camera operator.

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

November 23rd 2021

This Flexible, Grippy Tripod Will Level Up Your Phone Photography

The PodZilla's legs do a much better job at gripping even the thinnest objects.

Other Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

October 6th 2021

Joby Redesigned the Flexible Legs on Its Iconic GorillaPod Tripods

The new PodZilla line is even more flexible with improved grip.

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

August 12th 2021

Flying Taxi Company Joby Aviation Goes Public While Touting Itself as ‘Uber of the Air’

Joby Aviation promises to have air taxis flying by 2024 but there's no word yet on how much it will cost.

Tech News Matt Novak

December 25th 2014

How to Use Your Fancy New Camera Like a Pro

Congratulations, you just scored an awesome new camera. Welcome to our annual guide to getting started with your new tool. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless, or a top-notch point-and-shoot, these tips will get you on your way. The rest is up to you. What do I need to buy? Extra lenses All but…

Tech News Gizmodo Staff

August 20th 2013

A Tiny Flexible Tripod For Perching Your Smartphone Anywhere

No one makes a more flexible, more adaptable, more articulated camera tripod than Joby with its Gorillapod line. But the latest addition, the incredibly compact MPod Mini, is actually specifically designed to hold your smartphone for hands-free skyping, movie watching, reading, or other prolonged activities. The MPod Mini’s stubbier legs means you can’t quite wrap…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

October 24th 2012

Joby GripTight Micro Stand Review: This Little Smartphone Tripod Is (Almost) Perfect

Smartphone cameras aren’t designed for fine photography. But you still need a tripod now and then, to hold a phone for a family photo or keep a shot steady in the dark. Here’s a nifty solution from Joby, maker of the mighty GorrillaPod flexible tripods. What Is It? A tiny $30 tripod and mount for…

Reviews Mario Aguilar

October 19th 2012

Joby Ultrafit Slingstrap Review: Focus on Getting a Shot, Not Adjusting a Strap

Carry a camera? If it’s too big to fit in a pocket, then you need a strap. There are hundreds of adequate options, including the strap that comes with your camera. But you would be surprised at the difference a better strap can make. Allow Joby’s new UltraFit Sling Strap to show you the way.…

Reviews Michael Hession

September 28th 2011

Wee Tripods Cling To Your Camera Bottom

I always forget my tripod, so I have a collection of stupid MySpace-style shots from all over the world. These new Joby tripods collapse down nearly flat beneath your camera so you can keep them connected all the time. The new Joby Gorillapod Micro 800 and 250 fold themselves up kind of ingeniously to hug…

Tech News Mat Honan

September 2nd 2011

The Best Photo Gear Deals Money Can Buy

Popular Photo has gone and drummed up 28 of the best deals for photography-related gear. Cameras, lenses, flashes, bags, storage mediums, etc. If you’re looking to up your photo game, here’s the place to start. We picked six deals from the list that look awesome and posted them here. But be sure to check out…

Tech News Adrian Covert

January 4th 2011

Joby’s iPad Case Strikes Many Poses

Considering Joby came up with the Gorillapod, it’s no huge surprise that their combination iPad case/stand has a pretty interesting design. Made from lightweight aluminum, Ori will let your iPad rest virtually every which way, and protect it afterwards. Whether you need to prop your iPad up on a table for reading and writing, or…

Tech News Adrian Covert

The GorillaMobile Yogi Will Twist and Bend to Hold Your iPad Just How You Like It

Whether you need your iPad to sit on your desk or against your knee, the GorillaMobile Yogi will twist, bend, wrap, and prop itself up however necessary to firmly hold your gadget just right. Looks like the this particular accessory could finally put an end to those moments when we just can’t seem to get…

Tech News Rosa Golijan

January 1st 2011

The Best Reviews of the Year

2010 was a great year for gadgets. It’s always a great year for gadgets! Let’s re-live it a little, shall we? Check out some of the best, worst, and oddest of the year. 1. Xbox Kinect Review: It’s a Brand New Console Microsoft’s motion gaming peripheral is, if executed correctly, quite possibly the future of…

Reviews Gizmodo Staff

November 17th 2010

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For the Home Movie Maverick

We may not all be professional videographers, but the world needs its neighborhood auteurs. Whoever that person is capturing memories at 60 frames per second, these are the gifts for them. 1. Flip UltraHD, $178: Bigger rigs are fine for holidays and birthdays, the predicably posed moments. But for the spontaneous shots that you’re afraid…

Movies Brian Barrett

Joby

California Startup Flies Military Version of Its Air Taxi for the First Time

Joby Aviation Has a Bold Plan to Make Flying Cars Real—Fast

Eve Air’s Flying Taxi Survived a Wind Tunnel

The Legacy of Pixar’s Wall-E, Now a Member of the Criterion Collection

United’s Busting Out the Big Bucks On Flying Taxis

FAA Greenlights Joby’s Air Taxi Service, but No One’s Flying Yet

Joby Introduces Two Affordable Ways to Take Your Smartphone Videos to the Next Level

This Flexible, Grippy Tripod Will Level Up Your Phone Photography

Joby Redesigned the Flexible Legs on Its Iconic GorillaPod Tripods

Flying Taxi Company Joby Aviation Goes Public While Touting Itself as ‘Uber of the Air’

How to Use Your Fancy New Camera Like a Pro

A Tiny Flexible Tripod For Perching Your Smartphone Anywhere

Joby GripTight Micro Stand Review: This Little Smartphone Tripod Is (Almost) Perfect

Joby Ultrafit Slingstrap Review: Focus on Getting a Shot, Not Adjusting a Strap

Wee Tripods Cling To Your Camera Bottom

The Best Photo Gear Deals Money Can Buy

Joby’s iPad Case Strikes Many Poses

The GorillaMobile Yogi Will Twist and Bend to Hold Your iPad Just How You Like It

The Best Reviews of the Year

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For the Home Movie Maverick

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