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  • Mini V8 Engine Turns Normal Electric Drill Into Nitro-Thirsty Monster

    Mini V8 Engine Turns Normal Electric Drill Into Nitro-Thirsty Monster

    There are many advantages to using electric motors in tools, including high-levels of torque, lightweight designs, and relatively quiet operation. But if you miss the deafening roar of a gas-powered engine, it turns out you can upgrade a battery-powered drill with a tiny V8 engine and make it sound like you’re wielding a chainsaw instead.


  • How Final Fantasy VII Changed the Gaming Landscape Forever

    How Final Fantasy VII Changed the Gaming Landscape Forever

    This week marked the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII’s North American release — and a new book by Aidan Moher, out October 4, examines the game’s scope of influence, not just on its legions of fans, but on the realm of Western pop culture itself. Gizmodo is pleased to share an exclusive excerpt from…


  • Joe Rogan Joined Gettr 10-Days Ago and Already Thinks It Sucks

    Joe Rogan Joined Gettr 10-Days Ago and Already Thinks It Sucks

    Between promoting scientifically baseless theories that the coronavirus pandemic has triggered “mass formation psychosis” and switching to a fruit and meat diet, wildly popular podcaster Joe Rogan found the time to become active on MAGA-themed social media site Gettr. Surprise, he hates it.