Gadgets

This Silicon Cylinder Is An Acceptable Adult Piggy Bank

Most of us have a spot for our spare change, whether it’s a glass or a jar or the space in between your couch cushions. These rubber banks, designed by the Hong Kong collective Praxis, are just as practical and a lot more refined.


This Teeny Tiny Iron Battles Wrinkled Clothing On The Go

Is there anything more embarrassing than only realising there’s a slight wrinkle in your tie once you get to work? What will your co-workers think, that you actually wear your clothing? Oh, the horror. Thankfully, you can avoid that nightmare with this compact pocket-sized iron that eradicates wrinkles like a hair straightener.


The Most Stunning Way To Start A Fire Since Lightning

The simple form and function of a Zippo lighter has made it an incredibly iconic design. But it could soon be supplanted by Alessi if the Italian houseware manufacturer prices its new Sushi lighter to compete with the Zippo. That, or convince a Hollywood producer to have an action hero prominently use it in an upcoming blockbuster.


Google I/O 2013 Live Blog: Follow The News As It Happened

It’s that time of year, again! Google I/O is upon us. We were up early live blogging the keynote which kicked off at 2am (yikes!) this morning. So what’s the future of Android? Maps? Apps? Google+? Games? We’ve got it all here.!


Watch The Google I/O 2013 Keynote Live With Gizmodo Australia

Grab your coffee, readers: this is an early one. Google is live streaming the I/O 2013 keynote session from 2am (AEST), and you can watch it live with us right here!


Google I/O Rumours: What’s Next For Android, Chrome, Nexus, And More

Google I/O, the company’s mammoth annual developer hoopla, goes down this week. Here’s what you can expect to hear from Google during Wednesday’s three-hour keynote extravaganza.


How Do You React When You Break A Gadget?

Gadgets aren’t meant to last forever, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be sad/angry/annoyed/doing backflips if your new precious breaks before its time. This guy broke his iPad while the camera was running, so we get to witness every second of his despair. How do you react when you break your gadgets?


This Is The Zippiest Quadcopter I Have Ever Seen

Quadcopters are cool. No question, but this is the fastest one I think I have seen to date. The best part is that it’s just as cute as it is fast.


This Sleek Briefcase Hides An Easy To Clean Portable Pet Potty

In what will surely lead to some wacky mixups at the office, Modko’s upcoming Shake looks like a stark white briefcase, though it’s actually a portable place for your pet to potty. But before you get completely disgusted, it seems like the folks at Modko have thought this one out.


Solar-Powered Cat Toy Taunts Your Feline Forever

If you’d rather your cats weren’t shredding the furniture to pieces while you’re away at work all day, you need a steady source of distraction to keep them occupied. And as long as you’ve got at least one window in your home, this solar-powered cat toy will keep them entertained and out of trouble. Mostly.


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