Created by Berlin-based design studio The Product, this set of three unique turntables was built for the premiere of Volkswagen’s new Beetle at the 2011 IAA motor show. Instead of vinyl, it uses discs with concentric geometric patterns to produce music. More »
CES is now behind us, but in its wake is a cavalcade of fantastic new tech gear. We covered it all during — and in the past week since the show — and compiled this handy list to keep you up-to-date. Without further ado, here are the new phones, headphones, tablets, televisions, laptops, cameras, lounge room AV gear, desktops and speakers you need to know about! More »
Holy Optimus Prime this is one gorgeous instrument, and not just because it’s shaped like the seal of the Autobots. What better way to celebrate the future of mechanical warfare than with a made-to-order ukulele. More »
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It’s best not to ask why someone would outfit his trombone with a flamethrower. The better question is why the rest of the brass section hasn’t followed suit. More »
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Just what I needed to wake up today: Some Survivor on my cereal. Photographer and Gizmodo reader Jordan Hollender sent us this great video of Eye of the Tiger entirely played with iPads. He told us how they did it: More »