Computing

Gizmodo University: Atari Punk Console Edition

Gizmodo University concludes its Discover Electronics Online series with the construction of an Atari Punk Console. Impress your friends and intimidate your enemies with Lo-Fi sound effects! And did we mention? We’ve got Certificates of Achievement! Certificates for everybody!*


November 19, 2010
Cars

The Royal Society And The Birth Of Balloon Flight

Many a revolutionary technology has grown beyond its original, intended use; the internet, the steam engine and the spiral-cut glazed ham, to name a few. This week’s excerpt looks at some of the more… unconventional… uses of the 18th century’s newly developed “balloon”.


November 14, 2010
Gadgets

Gizmodo University: Flippin’ Switches


November 7, 2010
Science

Gizmodo University: Guest Lecture

This week, Gizmodo University is proud to have a very special, super-secret guest lecturer! Presented in addition to our normal curriculum and in conjunction with Sparkle Labs and Make.com. Step on into class and see who we brought!


November 1, 2010
Entertainment

How To Spot An Undead Trekkie

Set your phasers to overkill and bring ensign Jimmy along as a decoy while we follow a band of fanboy survivors as they escape the horrors of GulfCon, site of the worst undead Trekkie outbreak this side of Fortune City.


October 24, 2010
Geek Out

Bomb Squad Sent Out To Defuse A…Box Filled With Kittens

A suspicious, bomb-like package was spotted in front of a Social Security Office in Florida. The bomb squad was sent out to defuse the situation but when they arrived, they found out the “bomb” was actually a box filled with kittens.


May 27, 2009

Kitten Ears USB Sticks Can Be Used In Your Cosplay Fantasies

Stick these two on your head and put a kitten tail up your butt to become that weird guy who likes to play pussy when he’s home alone. Alternatively, use these as 2GB memory sticks.