Get 41% Off SKEYE's Nano Quadcopter Drone (Limited Units Available)
As with most new technologies, drones are rapidly evolving to become smaller and lighter. The SKEYE Nano Drone, for instance, can fit in the palm of your hand, but can still pull off impressive tiny aerobatics — and Gizmodo readers can grab one for just $34.99 – that's 41% off. At $34,99, it's great for the holidays.
A History of Violence Breaks One of Cinema's Oldest Clichés
"The book was soooo much better" is a phrase that screams to me "let's not be friends." It is almost a given at this point, that whenever one thing is adapted from another thing, the original thing is always vastly superior—except when it's not.
Ariel Pink: pom pom
A couple weeks ago, The New Yorker published a lovely little essay about the eccentric rocker, Ariel Pink. The whole conversation takes place in an SUV bound from Pink's Williamsburg hotel to a show in Staten Island. Pink rehashes some recent social media controversies and some other thoughts on his own fame. The…
What Great Gadgets Died Way Before Their Time?
We've talked about tech's biggest blunders and some of the gadgets we miss the most, but these are the wonderful pieces of hardware that have the most tragic stories—the technology that was simply ahead of its time.
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
This week some of the world's biggest apps just got better. Snapchat introduced an in-app payment system, powered by Square, called Snapcash, and WhatsApp began rolling out the largest implementation of end-to-end encryption ever. Oh yeah, and Facebook released a thing.
The Mattress Reimagined: Casper Delivers Comfort to You + Special Offer
Despite spending a third of our time in bed, mattress shopping remains a dreaded activity. It's a soulless experience riddled with ambiguous terms, a lack of brand differentiation, smarmy sales people, and marked-up prices from major retail chains. Then there's Casper, who, with a direct-to-consumer model and a …
Here Are Your Once-A-Year Sonos Discounts
Amazon has kicked offtheir now-annual SONOS promotion, no need to wait for Black Friday.
Meet Regin, Super Spyware That's Been Attacking Computers for Years
In case you needed more affirmation that the internet is not a safe place,Symantec published a report today detailing a sophisticated form of spyware known as Regin.
A Brief History of the Poop Emoji
Welcome to another week of Reading List where we dig through all those Black Friday deals assaulting your Twitter feed to bring some much deserved stories from around the web to your attention. This week we have contributions from The Awl, ProPublica, Fast Company, and The New York Times. Happy Reading.
Watch Expedition 42/43 Blast Off to ISS Today at 4PM EST [Updated]
The second phase of Expedition 42 will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome via Soyuz rocket (above) today at 4:01PM EST. Carrying three astronauts from ESA, NASA, and the Russian Federal Space Agency, the rocket will then rendezvous with the International Space Station about six hours later.
Poop, Giant Snails, Men's Legs: What's Ruining Our Cities This Week
Mapping human poo in San Francisco. Tracking stinky snails in Florida. And coming up with a way to tell men that if they could just learn to close their legs, please, the NYC subway would suck so much less for everyone. Be forewarned, it's kind of a gross edition of What's Ruining Our Cities.
Five Best Android Phones: 2014 Edition
There's no shortage of great Android phones on the market if you're looking to switch, buy your first, or upgrade. Even so, there are certainly some phones that stand above others, either because they have great specs, include good software, get fast updates, or are just a joy to use. Here are five of them, based on…
8 Black Friday Tips to Help Stay Sane This Year
Black Friday (Thursday?) is quickly approaching, and whether you see it as a daylong spend-a-thon or a blight on American consumer culture, the fact remains—it can be crazy out there.
Here are the Best Black Friday Deals We Know About So Far
We've populated our Black Friday hub with the best deals to be revealed so far. Of course, we expect price matches, undercuts, and alternate options to pop up as things get underway, and we'll be updating constantly.
Welcome to Jurassic World With This New Teaser Trailer
Universal Studios just released a 15-second teaser trailer for the upcoming fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World—and it feels great to be back.
Disneyland and Walt Disney World are no-fly zones
Aerial photographs of Disney's theme parks are rare these days. That's not because they're boring or dumb. They're impossible to take, because Disneyland and Walt Disney World are prohibited air space. And it's not just because of terrorism, either.
The Next Big Piracy Battle Could Be Over Your Smartwatch
Smartwatches enter a wearable realm that have long been dominated by luxury brands like Omega, Mondaine, Swatch, and Armani. It's these same brands that are also none to pleased about their own designs slowly spreading throughout the internet and onto our smartwatches.
Some of Your Favorite Logitech Gear is Heavily Discounted, Today Only
Logitech makes some of our favorite computing gear, and Amazon is discounting a massive collection of it intoday's Gold Box deal.
The Netherlands' Tallest Church Looks Even More Amazing From a Drone
Aerial drone videos, for better or worse, are here to stay, but it's difficult to be too upset about this filming technique's unchecked adoption when it captures video like this. Dutch filmmakers Jelte Keur and Reinout van Schie filmed the tallest church in the Netherlands, and the results are breathtaking.
Rocket Through The Majestic Cascade Mountains In An F-15E Strike Eagle
This is quite possibly the best F-15E Strike Eagle video of all time. F-15E cockpit videos are rare to begin with, but one that shows the 'Mud Hen' in its natural, low-level environment inbrilliant HD is even rarer. Amazing.
It's Time To Revisit The Shawshank Redemption
It should've taken Tim Robbins twenty years to dig his way to freedom through solid concrete; and this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption. That gives you a good reason to re-watch possibly the greatest movie of all time. But heck, you really don't need a reason.
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