All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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How QR Codes Work and What Makes Them Dangerous
Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of QR codes, graphical representations of digital data that can be printed and later scanned by a smartphone or other device. QR codes have a wide range of uses that help people avoid contact with objects and close interactions with other people,…
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Open Wide, It’s the Toy News of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, Gizmodo’s regular round of of the shiniest plastic tempting our wallets on the internet. This week, The Batman slips into Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts line, NECA goes full on retro assault with a new TMNT Turtle Van for its classic figures, and Steven Grant gets his time to shine with Hasbro’s…
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This Backboard With a Giant Screen Wants to Be a Peloton for Basketball
Although Shane Wighton might have something to say about the creators of the Huupe claiming it’s “the world’s first smart basketball hoop,” the device looks like it could be an interesting (and equally expensive) alternative to Peloton’s offerings for those who prefer to shoot hoops to exercise instead of cycling without going anywhere.
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The Friendships of Star Trek Get Their Due in a Delightful New Book
When you think of Star Trek, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A character? A ship? A particular series or episode? Whatever your answer is, we’re willing to guess it wasn’t friendship, but maybe it should be. Think about it. Ultimately, all iterations of Star Trek are about the bonds of friendship, and now…