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I Want to Eat This Awesomely Yummy 3,000 GummyBear Lamp So Badly

Fortunately, this gummy bear lamp is not actually made of real gummy bears, but 3,000 cast acrylic GummiBears. Not because of security concerns—imagine all those poor bears melting and causing a disaster—but because I would eat the whole thing. Designed and handmade by Jellio via Kevin Champeny, you can buy them in two sizes: 18…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Scientists Revolutionize Pina Colada Production With Coconut-Flavored Pineapples

Australia’s Department of Agriculture has announced that its researchers have made a breakthrough that will send shockwaves across beach resorts and tiki-themed restaurants around the world. Through careful breeding they’ve managed to produce a sweet pineapple that also tastes like coconut, reducing future Pina Colada recipes to just two ingredients. The new breed of fruit,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Back to the Future Hoverboard Hands On: So This Is What a Real Life Hoverboard Looks Like

The official Mattel Back to the Future hoverboard is here and it looks exactly like it did in Back to the Future II: happy neon pink retro future glory. All the details are there—the hole where Marty ripped off the pole, the foot strap and the graphics—but it doesn’t actually hover. No matter, this is…

Tech News Casey Chan

Bullshit Ipsum Dummy Text Works Perfectly Fine In Most Business Documents

You probably know Lorem Ipsum, the dummy text based on Cicero’s De finibus bonorum et malorum used by designers all over the world to fill up layouts before using the final text. There are sex and bacon alternatives, but this bullshit ipsum is the best. https://gizmodo.com/the-fifty-shades-of-lorem-ipsum-nsfw-dummy-text-genera-5936446 The best because, after reading plenty of business plans,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

The 10 Most Important Tablets of 2012

The tablet market went through some huge changes in 2012. Apple finally introduced a (somewhat) more affordable iPad. Microsoft released Windows 8 and launched its own hardware. And for the first time, every major player had a tablet that was actually, you know, good. 10. LeapPad2 The original incarnation of LeapFrog’s LeapPad was great! Virtually…

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This Highway Tracks Random Bluetooth Signals To Estimate Travel Times

The city of Calgary, Alberta has recently installed a $400,000 traffic monitoring system on a stretch of highway known as the Deerfoot Trail. And to track the movement and progress of vehicles it monitors the Bluetooth signals coming from mobile phones, headsets, or built-in entertainment systems. Fifteen sensors in total, spaced out along the route,…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This Skull iPhone Case Is 3D-Printed and a Piece of Art

We might, at some point, stop being awed by 3D printed products. But that hasn’t happened yet, meaning this 3D printed skull iPhone case ($52) is pretty damn slick. Not only is it good looking, it’s a piece of art. Inspired by “Degeneration,” a series by Hugo Arcier that’s based on an algorithm that makes…

Tech News Leslie Horn

And Now: The Taiwanese Animation Version of the John McAfee Story

Things aren’t going well for John McAfee right now. He’s been hospitalized with an unconfirmed condition, and his request for asylum was turned down by Guatemala. But let’s take a moment to look back at the bizarre path we took to get here through the bizarre-is-what-we-do lens of the NMA, the Taiwanese animation studio. https://gizmodo.com/report-john-mcafee-hospitalized-after-his-asylum-reque-5966352…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

An Abstract Art Table and Chair Set That’s Actually Useful and Not Awful

When you first look at this geometric blob of furniture, you might think “Holy crap that’s ugly,” or, “Oh man, I want to punch that thing.” But give it a minute. It’s pretty cool, really. The table, by andViceVersa, comes in two-, four-, six-, and eight-seat variations, and actually looks fairly functional from the diagrams.…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

T-Mobile Is Ending Subsidies in 2013—That Means Expensive Phones and Cheap Plans

T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere just confirmed that it will be ending phone subsidies next year. So while it’s finally getting the iPhone, you’re looking at a $650 entry level iPhone, instead of the typical $200 price for it and other premium phones. https://gizmodo.com/t-mobiles-finally-officially-getting-the-iphone-5966260 That doesn’t mean you’re going to have to pay that all at…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

So Where the Hell Do I Get Cool Christmas Decorations?

Christmas decorations are so tacky. And not wonderfully tacky. Terrible. I hate them. There must be a place to get better ones. Or do I have to make them myself? Whatever, I’m open to anything. Help! Image by Gail Burton/Associated Press

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Report: John McAfee Hospitalized After His Asylum Request Is Denied

Reports are coming in that John McAfee has been taken to the hospital after suffering what his lawyer called “convulsions.” There are conflicting reports about what the specific medical condition is, but we’ll keep you updated as it develops. https://gizmodo.com/secrets-schemes-and-lots-of-guns-inside-john-mcafees-5958877 Earlier today, Guatemala officially denied his request for asylum. Here is the most recent post…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Ask an Acer Rep All About the New Touch Lineup

Touch technology has fundamentally (and quite literally) changed the way we interact with our devices. With the swipe of a finger we can now explore, discover, and learn in ways that were never previously possible. Here to talk about how Acer is doing it’s part to develop touch technology is senior product marketing and brand…

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Motopia: A Pedestrian Paradise

“No person will walk where automobiles move,” is how British architect Geoffrey Alan Jellicoe described his town of the future, “and no car can encroach on the area sacred to the pedestrian.” Jellicoe was talking to the Associated Press in 1960 about his vision for a radically new kind of British town—a town where the…

Tech News Matt Novak

These Iconic Sunglasses Are Your Steve-McQueen-JFK-Buzz-Aldrin Deal of the Day

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the sun has gone away. In a few months it will be summer and sunglass season again. That’s a certainty. Also a certainty: right now is an excellent time to purchase sunglasses. While everyone’s forgotten about protecting their eyes from UV rays because it’s a little chilly, sunglass retailers…

Tech News Kif Leswing

Wiggling USB Tentacle Means You’ll Need To Download an Anti-Kraken App

There is absolutely no reason anyone needs a miniature wriggling tentacle arm sticking out of one of their computer’s USB ports. But that doesn’t make this seemingly pointless accessory any less awesome, or any less desirable. Totally one-upping and erasing that USB humping dog from our memories, this finely detailed tentacle comes complete with non-working…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

An Animated History of GIFs Is the Best Kind of History

The GIF turned 25 years old this year. But how has it evolved through the last quarter-century? This little claymation ditty tells the tale of everyone’s favorite part of the internet. https://gizmodo.com/happy-birthday-to-the-gif-the-internets-greatest-treas-5918770 As you might have guessed, it was quite the road from the dancing baby to GIF-ing every moment of the presidential election. And…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Batteries: The Absolute Definitive Guide

Nobody thinks about batteries—until they’ve run out of juice, of course. But this humble and surprisingly ancient technology has done far more for human civilization than most people realize. In fact, the modern world as we know it wouldn’t exist were it not for batteries and the unique, utterly essential ability to store electrical energy…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola

Gifts for the BBQ Fanatic

BBQ devotees come in all forms: Those who meticulously craft the most delectable fire-cooked treats, and those who just wanna live the life. Fortunately, this means that grillmasters are hellafied easy to shop for. Hey there! You might notice our gift guides look a little different this year. That’s because we’re hoping to get you…

Tech News Joe Brown

Secret Elixir Makes Any Glove Touchscreen-Friendly

By now it’s almost impossible to find a winter glove that doesn’t work with touchscreen devices. But if you’ve got a favorite pair that predates the iPhone, this AnyGlove potion will let you use them with a touchscreen display without having to resort to sewing conductive thread onto the fingertips. Just a few drops is…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

I Want to Eat This Awesomely Yummy 3,000 GummyBear Lamp So Badly

Scientists Revolutionize Pina Colada Production With Coconut-Flavored Pineapples

Back to the Future Hoverboard Hands On: So This Is What a Real Life Hoverboard Looks Like

Bullshit Ipsum Dummy Text Works Perfectly Fine In Most Business Documents

The 10 Most Important Tablets of 2012

This Highway Tracks Random Bluetooth Signals To Estimate Travel Times

This Skull iPhone Case Is 3D-Printed and a Piece of Art

And Now: The Taiwanese Animation Version of the John McAfee Story

An Abstract Art Table and Chair Set That’s Actually Useful and Not Awful

T-Mobile Is Ending Subsidies in 2013—That Means Expensive Phones and Cheap Plans

So Where the Hell Do I Get Cool Christmas Decorations?

Report: John McAfee Hospitalized After His Asylum Request Is Denied

Ask an Acer Rep All About the New Touch Lineup

Motopia: A Pedestrian Paradise

These Iconic Sunglasses Are Your Steve-McQueen-JFK-Buzz-Aldrin Deal of the Day

Wiggling USB Tentacle Means You’ll Need To Download an Anti-Kraken App

An Animated History of GIFs Is the Best Kind of History

Batteries: The Absolute Definitive Guide

Gifts for the BBQ Fanatic

Secret Elixir Makes Any Glove Touchscreen-Friendly

Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

Apple Removes iPhone Vibe Coding App from App Store

China’s Biggest Social Media Celebrity Is… Kris Jenner?

Up to $1,550 Off on pCloud: Pay Once, Protect Data Forever for World Backup Day

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

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

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

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

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