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The scariest way to see a skyscraper is to stand on windows that tilt
May 09, 11:35PM
Holy crap. The John Hancock Tower in Chicago rolled out a snazzy scary new attraction for people who visit the top of the skyscraper: windows that tilt down to give you a better view of the ground beneath you. It's like a roller coaster ride for those afraid of heights (that would be me). Just stand next to the window and it'll tilt itself down like you're falling.
These two animated elephant seals basically explain life on a lazy day
May 09, 10:31PM
That stupid bird—it could be a mosquito, a fly, the hot wind, plans I don't want to follow up on, a lost remote, commercials, pop up ads, a computer fan running, whatever—that keeps bothering me when all I want to do is nothing and not move and never think is the absolute worst. These two CGI pinnipeds capture that unwavering commitment to do nothing so perfectly.
The Strange Beauty of Landscape Painting In the Industrial Age
May 09, 10:30PM
What kind of work would the legendary landscape painters of the 19th century be making if they were alive today? Look no further than the painter Philip Govedare, who depicts 21st century landscapes transformed by mining, dredging, and human civilization in general.
The Solar-Powered Fridge of 1937 Made Sunbeams Into Ice Cubes In 2 Hours
May 09, 10:20PM
We often think of solar-powered devices as pretty new. But we've been harnessing the sun since long before the first practical solar cell was introduced back in 1954 . For instance, in these solar-powered contraptions from a 1937 Popular Science film — including the amazing fridge that turned sunbeams into ice cubes in just two hours!
The FCC Won't Delay Its Net Neutrality Vote After All
May 09, 10:20PM
Despite a plea from one of its commissioners and much of the public to delay the decision, the FCC will forge ahead with its widely criticized plan for net neutrality—though the plan hardly seems neutral. Chairman Tom Wheeler explained the logic in a letter to over 150 tech companies, begging them to trust the agency to protect the Open Internet. The vote will take place on May 15.
Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week
May 09, 10:00PM
There you have it folks, the work week is done. Throw on your sunglasses and ride your smartphone off into a glorious sunset with these, our favorite apps of the week.
Let's Talk About Whatever You Want Right Now
May 09, 9:59PM
It's Friday, and the end of a loooong week. Everyone at Gizmodo is getting revved up for the Home of the Future , and I forgot to assign someone to post an Open Thread!
Watch Astronauts Practice Drilling an Asteroid Underwater
May 09, 9:49PM
Training for the imminent mission to an asteroid has begun in Houston, and it looks like fun. On Friday, astronauts Stan Love and Steve Bowen jumped in NASA's 40-foot-deep pool to try out a new suit design and several tools that could be used on the asteroid mission slated for the 2020s. Thank God they took a camera down with them.
Express Your American Pride with Vintage-Style National Park Posters
May 09, 9:40PM
Between 1936 and 1943, the Works Progress Administration produced about 2,000 posters to publicize everything from civic events to national parks. They're gorgeous. So gorgeous that graphic designer Steven Thomas used them as inspiration for his latest project: See America.
Remember Camera and Poke, two of Facebook's standalone apps?
May 09, 9:39PM
Remember Camera and Poke , two of Facebook's standalone apps? No? Apparently, you're not alone. In fact, so few people remembered to use the apps that the apps existed at all that Facebook saw fit to kill them once and for all. Rest in peace, Poke and Camera. We hardly knew ye—like, at all.
Is Rio's Olympic Prep Really So Bad That London Might Host Instead?
May 09, 9:20PM
A report from the Evening Standard makes a bonkers claim today: That London will be a backup if Rio can't get its act together for the Summer 2016 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee denies it. But that's a hell of a mixed message—just last week, an IOC Vice President said that Rio's preparations are "the worst I have experienced."
Why is Alabama the Only State with an Official Tipple?
May 09, 9:00PM
The other week, Kelsey brightened your Friday afternoon with the tale of three cities that are each symbolized by a trademark booze: Chicago's Malört, NYC's iconic Manhattan cocktail, and London gin.
Two-year-old kid flips out when he watches fireworks for the first time
May 09, 8:48PM
This two-year-old kid was taken to a wrestling show and, for the first time in his life, experienced fireworks. His expression of awe is genuine and yet not very different from the one I have every time I see them. Fireworks are awesome, no question about it.
What Are Moms Up to on Twitter?
May 09, 8:42PM
Moms ! They gave you life, cared for you, raised you, taught you right from wrong, and most importantly, they loved you. But now that you've abandoned them to move on to bigger and better things (read: basement), moms need to fill that hole in their heart any way they can. It's time to talk about Moms on Twitter.
World's Slowest Surveillance Cams To Produce a Single Image in 100 Years
May 09, 8:15PM
It's a little disconcerting to know how many of our day-to-day movements are being recorded in real time, what with CCTV, security cams, and smartphone wielding strangers. And while Google Streetview's taking short-term before-and-after shots of our cities , one artist wants to capture a city's evolution over a hundred years in a series of extra-extra-extra-long exposure images.
Keep Your Cookbooks Clean With a Temporary Recipe Tattoo on Your Arm
May 09, 7:40PM
The cookbooks I've used in my life have endured drippings, grease splatters, and one especially harrowingly bath in a pot of tomato soup. Let's face it, a big block of paper is an inconvenient thing to lug around the kitchen. But there's an ingenious little idea that puts tattoos in a perfectly convenient place to consult: your arm.
A bridge crane the size of a city block begins work, laying a new foundation for skyscrapers that wi
May 09, 7:20PM
A bridge crane the size of a city block begins work, laying a new foundation for skyscrapers that will soon stand over the East Hudson Rail Yards. [Nicholas Stango]
The BMW i8 Is the Template For The Future Car You'll Someday Own
May 09, 6:57PM
BMW's i8 is the kind of gorgeous, $140,000 sports car that most of us will never get to own. It's packed with supercar tech like a carbon fiber passenger cell and a turbocharged, hybrid powertrain that kicks out Porsche-beating acceleration and Prius-like fuel economy. But it's not just an engineer's flight of fancy, nor a frivolous toy for the wealthy: as Jalopnik's Damon Lavrinc explains, it's the first step towards a new automotive paradigm, a peek at the future of the automobile.
An Engineer Commissioned This Incredible Mausoleum For Himself
May 09, 6:40PM
It's a rare kind of person who has the foresight (and cash) to hire an architect to design their own funeral mausoleum. But this engineer in Mucia, Spain, did just that—commissioning this incredible structure for when he shuffles off this mortal coil.
You Can Drive Over This Parking Lot Paved With Solar Panels
May 09, 6:20PM
If you've scampered barefoot across asphalt on a sunny day, then you know driveways are already absorbing plenty of solar energy. What if we could actually harness it? Solar Roadways has created solar panels so strong you could drive a tractor right over them—plus they light up at night and heat to melt snow.
These Snow-White Tents Offer Shelter With Lightweight Fabric Ribs
May 09, 6:17PM
Shifting some of the structure off the poles and into the fabric, new tents from San Francisco-based Boreas are using design innovation to keep weight off your back and a roof over your head.
President Obama Pitched Solar Power At a Silicon Valley Walmart Today
May 09, 6:00PM
Today President Obama continued his tour of California with a stop in a somewhat unlikely place: Walmart. The company has pledged to double the number of solar projects at its stores and distribution centers by 2020, and the president used the Walmart in Mountain View, California as a backdrop to discuss the importance of solar energy. About 300 companies and local governments have recently signed on to an initiative to use more solar energy technology. But it seems nobody is completely satisfied with today's announcements.
S5, Lensbaby Gear, 240Hz TVs, Walking Dead Season 4 Limited Edition
May 09, 5:45PM
Lensbaby's lenses add a lot of unique effects and even more fun to your photography experience. Today Canon users can grab the Pro Effects Kit which features 3 lenses, macro converters, and more for $100 off the regular price. [Lensbaby Pro Effects Kit, $629]
Vacant Hotels and Unemployed Teens: What's Ruining Our Cities This Week
May 09, 5:40PM
An empty hotel that's symbolic of Vegas's bust. A parking app that's about to turn San Francisco into one big $20/hour parking lot. And why it's really, really important that you spend your formative years working at a Dairy Queen. Let's look at What's Ruining Our Cities.
The First Thing Apple Should Do With Beats
May 09, 5:18PM
Apple wants to buy Beats ? It's one of the stranger Apple rumors we've ever heard and it would be Apple's most expensive acquisition ever by a long shot, but you better believe it's good business. And for regular folks, the deal has enormous potential to improve one of Apple's most flawed products: The EarPod.
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