GizmodoGizmodo Editor-in-Chief Dan Ackerman is hands on with the new Lenovo Legion Go. The Lenovo Legion Go is a handheld gaming PC with a Nintendo Switch-like twist.
Lenovo introduced its first Windows gaming handheld device today, the Legion Go. The Steam Deck-like mobile console runs standard PC games on its compact display and has a pair of Nintendo Switch-like removable controllers. It also joins a few other Legion-branded products in the fanfare as the company unveils its latest at IFA 2023 in Berlin.
The Lenovo Legion Go starts at $700. It features an 8.8-inch QHD+ PureSight gaming display with a 16:10 ratio. On Lenovo laptops, the PureSight display dynamically switches between color profiles based on the content you’re consuming, though it’s unclear if it’ll function the same way on the Legion Go.
Hands-on: Lenovo Legion Go | New Handheld Gaming PCGizmodo2023-09-01 | Gizmodo Editor-in-Chief Dan Ackerman is hands on with the new Lenovo Legion Go. The Lenovo Legion Go is a handheld gaming PC with a Nintendo Switch-like twist.
Lenovo introduced its first Windows gaming handheld device today, the Legion Go. The Steam Deck-like mobile console runs standard PC games on its compact display and has a pair of Nintendo Switch-like removable controllers. It also joins a few other Legion-branded products in the fanfare as the company unveils its latest at IFA 2023 in Berlin.
The Lenovo Legion Go starts at $700. It features an 8.8-inch QHD+ PureSight gaming display with a 16:10 ratio. On Lenovo laptops, the PureSight display dynamically switches between color profiles based on the content you’re consuming, though it’s unclear if it’ll function the same way on the Legion Go.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoNew York Comic Con 2024 Cosplayers - Day 1Gizmodo2024-10-18 | #NYCC kicked off with cosplayers showcasing some of the most iconic characters of superhero, sci-fi, anime and fantasy genres. This year's big movie character hits, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Beetlejuice', made numerous appearances. For more extensive coverage of NYCC, visit io9.com Video: @adri_or_adriano #comiccon #comicbooks #deadpool #wolverine #cosplay #cosplayer #beetlejuice #superheroes #costumes
More than 50 years after Apollo, astronauts will be returning to the Moon in style. Axiom Space, NASA’s commercial partner, unveiled the final look of its designer spacesuits built for exploring the lunar surface.
Axiom Space partnered with Prada to draw on the brand’s expertise on design and material, while also trying to provide an aesthetically pleasing look for the astronauts on the Moon.
The AxEMU spacesuit is made to be worn by astronauts on NASA’s Artemis 3 mission, which is set to launch in September 2026.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoParents Sue School That Gave Bad Grade to Student Who Used AI to Complete AssignmentGizmodo2024-10-16 | Parents sue the school that gave a bad grade to their son who used AI to complete an assignment.
Dale and Jennifer Harris allege that the Hingham High School student handbook did not explicitly prohibit the use of AI to complete assignments and that the punishment visited upon their son for using an AI tool—he received Saturday detention and a grade of 65 out of 100 on the assignment—has harmed his chances of getting into Stanford University and other elite schools.
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In billions of years, when our Sun runs out of fuel, it will expand outwards, swallowing up the planets closest to it. While life on Earth will likely be SOL eons before this occurs, the planet itself may endure, according to recent observations of a rocky planet that appears to have survived the death of its own host star.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoElon Musk Unveiled Tesla’s Cybercab An Autonomous Robotaxi, Another Empty Promise?Gizmodo2024-10-11 | Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi, now known as the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California on Thursday night. And stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but the billionaire Tesla CEO says it’s coming in two or three years.
As Elon Musk likes to do whenever disaster hits somewhere in the world, Hurricane Helene was another opportunity to show off his generosity and make himself part of the news. This time, Musk made headlines with a promise that SpaceX Starlink would be free for 30 days to help in places where fiber and cellular infrastructure might have been knocked offline.
Upon inspection, the offer of a free month of Starlink service seems to be the type of deal you might give to any new customer.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoRedesigned iPhone SE Could Arrive Early Next Year to Showcase Apple Intelligence on a BudgetGizmodo2024-10-10 | The next iPhone could arrive early next year to showcase Apple Intelligence on a budget.
According to a new report, Apple intends to unveil a 4th-gen iPhone SE early next year, around the same time most expect the Cupertino, California company to launch a rejuvenated Siri full of AI improvements. Finally, the SE is set to ditch the home button and feature a full edge-to-edge screen.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoSiri May Not Get Its Apple Intelligence Update Until January 2025Gizmodo2024-10-08 | Apple made a big to-do about Apple Intelligence taking the reins forward for its walled garden ecosystem. But there’s little about the new iPhone that screams, “It’s got AI!” beyond some helpful features, like writing tools and mail summaries.
There are more Apple Intelligence features on the way. The company has opted for a slow release, ensuring that what it’s pushing out works before it hits devices.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoTrump fans go viral with bizarre conspiracy theories about hurricane Milton.Gizmodo2024-10-08 | Hurricane Milton became a category 5 storm on Monday and is on track to hit the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. The hurricane is unusual for both its trajectory and rapid intensification, something climate scientists attribute to the warmer ocean temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico caused by climate change. But supporters of Donald Trump on social media say it’s President Joe Biden’s fault because the Democrats are engaging in weather manipulation to harm Republicans.
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The treasure hunt for the “Golden Owl” in France appears to be over after several European news outlets report someone has finally cracked the code and found the statuette. The owl statuette was hidden in 1993 by author Régis Hauser, who died in 2009. Puzzles revealing clues to the treasure were published in his book, "Sur La Trace De La Chouette D'Or".
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Mount Everest—also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā—is growing by up to .08 inches (2mm) per year, according to a study published earlier this week in Nature Geoscience. And scientists believe they have the answer as to why it's getting taller.
Jason M. Allen, the guy who used Midjourney to create an award-winning piece of AI art demands copyright protections. But the US Copyright Office has denied his request due to lack of "human authorship."
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoApples Early TouchBar Macbook Pro Is On The List of Obsolete ProductsGizmodo2024-10-02 | Seems like yesterday that Apple introduced the widely panned TouchBar on the Macbook Pro. Eight years later, the Macs they debuted on are now officially obsolete along with a number of other 2015 and 2016 Apple products.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoMeta Schooled Apple with the Orion Augmented Reality GlassesGizmodo2024-10-01 | CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the Meta Orion glasses onstage at Meta Connect 2024, calling them “the first prototype of full holographic AR.”
While they’re relatively heavy at 98 grams, the glasses’ processing isn’t happening on-device. Instead, that’s being handled by a wireless “compute puck.” Meta said that while glasses handle the visuals, all the hand tracking, eye tracking, and AR algorithms are being run on the compute puck “to keep the glasses as lightweight and compact as possible.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoArchaeologists Identify Captain Who Was Eaten By His CrewGizmodo2024-09-30 | Captain James Fitzjames served as captain of the HMS Erebus, but his rank didn't prevent his men from eating his remains in a desperate bid to survive.
On May 19, 1845, two ships set sail from Kent, England. The crew and officers of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, under the command of Sir John Franklin, were to carry out a mapping mission of the Canadian Arctic’s Northwest Passage. The trip, to put it mildly, did not go well.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoWhat Made Blizzard Different From Any Other Developer?Gizmodo2024-09-28 | Gizmodo chats with journalist and author Jason Schreier about Blizzard rise on the back of hits like World of Warcraft, and where things went wrong.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoEarth Will Have A Temporary New MoonGizmodo2024-09-26 | A tiny asteroid called, 2024 PT5, will be snagged by Earth's gravity starting September 29 and loop around the Earth before zooming off again in November.
Metformin, a safe and proven drug to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels may potentially slow aging in the body and brain, according to a study performed on monkeys.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoStop Putting Your Tech in Checked BagsGizmodo2024-09-25 | The lithium ion batteries that are in just about every electronic device in use today can catch fire if they get damaged or short-circuited in flight.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoA Gang of Crypto Burglars Are Assaulting HomeownersGizmodo2024-09-24 | Most crypto theft occurs online, but recently a violent gang has been breaking into houses and forcing homeowners to fork over their crypto.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoWhich of Apples AirPods Should You Buy? Heres What To ConsiderGizmodo2024-09-23 | There are now 4 different AirPods types with different features and price points. We put together a quick video of what you should consider when choosing which one is right for you.
Today, Marvel released its first tease of 'Thunderbolts*', it's new team-up film with an assortment of rogues made up of Yelena Belova, the Taskmaster, John Walker/US Agent, Ghost, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian and others. The action-packed trailer gives us a glimpse at a mysterious new character, plus Julia Louis-Dryfus as Valentina Allegra De Fontaine, and Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross.
The movie hits theaters May 2025.
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Photographic Styles are presets you can adjust as you please with a super easy-to-use interface in the camera app. They can be found on all the new iPhone 16 models. We tested it out on the new iPhone 16 Pro.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoFlappy Bird Game Is Coming Back and Stinks of CryptoGizmodo2024-09-18 | Flappy Bird, the highly addictive, arcade-style mobile game about a bird named Faby is coming back to an app store near you. Unfortunately, there’s a possibility that the iconic game may be tied up in a bunch of crypto nonsense now.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoElon Musk Deletes Tweet That Asked Why No One Is Trying to Assassinate Biden and HarrisGizmodo2024-09-16 | Elon Musk deleted at tweet that asked why no one is trying to assassinate President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The tweet came hours after a second assassination attempt against former President Trump as he played golf over the weekend in West Palm Beach, Florida. Following an uproar, he deleted the post.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoWhy is Donald Trump posting so many AI cat pictures?Gizmodo2024-09-14 | Why is Donald Trump posting so many AI cat pictures? Trump is causing real-world harm to the Haitian community in Ohio by spreading lies about migrants eating cats and dogs. It all started on the debate stage with Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10 and now he's parroting this wherever he goes.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoWhy the Sunburns-for-Acne TikTok Trend Is So StupidGizmodo2024-09-13 | Sunburn as acne treatment? That's the latest misguided TikTok trend that's could lead to unhealthy levels of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. It's driven in part by an anti-SPF sunscreen movement that warns of the chemical absorption into the bloodstream from sunblock lotion. But they don't have the science to back them up.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoA Boner Fix? This Device Aims To Treat Erectile Dysfunction Without Little Blue PillsGizmodo2024-09-12 | Meet Vertica, a device to treat erectile dysfunction. It's maker, OhhMed, claims it has an 80% success rate at treating ED. But it comes at a hefty price and has yet to be approved by the FDA.
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Qi2 is the new wireless charging standard incorporating faster charging speeds and magnetic capabilities. Apple's engineering allows Magsafe chargers to juice up the iPhone at 25W versus other Qi2 devices at 15W and first generation Qi at 5W.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoVP Kamala Harris Wore Audio-enabled Earrings at the Debate?Gizmodo2024-09-11 | VP Kamala Harris wore audio-enabled earrings at the debate? That's the ridiculous conspiracy theory that Trump supporters are spreading. They claim the vice president was wearing Bluetooth earrings that coached her throughout the night.
The anti-Muslim bigot and Trump supporter, Laura Loomer, claimed she was wearing Nova H1 audio earrings produced by Icebach Sound Solutions. The maker of the earrings joked to Gizmodo that they could make some for Trump but his orange skin tone might be "challenging."
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoApple Touts Revolutionary New iPhone 16 Feature... A Camera ButtonGizmodo2024-09-10 | Apple's new iPhone 16 camera button is the company's latest "revolutionary" new feature to its phone lineup. The haptic button allows you to access the camera right away and adjust settings with the touch sensitive button.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoFIRST LOOK at Apples New iPhone 16 and AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2Gizmodo2024-09-10 | Gizmodo's Florence Ion was on hand at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino for Apple's "Glow Time" event, which introduced the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch 10 Series, AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and much more.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoJapan Exterminates Killer Mongooses That Just Had One JobGizmodo2024-09-09 | The mammals were brought onto an island to cull venomous snakes, but only had eyes for the island's endangered rabbits.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoBoeings Troubled Starliner Spacecraft Attempts Return to EarthGizmodo2024-09-05 | Boeing Starliner CST-100 is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, September 6. The spacecraft experienced thruster failures and gas leaks on its June 5th launch, calling into question its safety for its crew's return to Earth.
The 8-day mission will turn into 8 months aboard the International Space Station for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams, as they are scheduled to return on a SpaceX capsule in February 2025.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoTesla Cybertruck Aficionados Take Their EVs To The Arctic CircleGizmodo2024-09-03 | Four Tesla Cybertruck aficionados took their two trucks to the Arctic circle to prove that electric vehicles and sustainable energy can be effective forms of exploration and adventure.
Justin Demaree, Gary Mark, Rafael Santoni and his partner Nancy have dubbed their journey The Arctic Cybertrek. They're chronicling their adventure, step by step, on social media.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoElon Musks Tesla Optimus Robots Unimpressive Debut at World Robot ConferenceGizmodo2024-08-30 | A shy debut for Elon Musk's robot, the Tesla Optimus, at the World Robot Conference in China. The expo ran from August 21 -25, and showcased the debut of 27 robots performing numerous tasks, from writing to playing instruments and games. The Optimus, however, didn't do a single thing.
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Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoDonald Trump Launches New $99 NFTs to Shake Down His Loyal IdiotsGizmodo2024-08-29 | "Crypto President," Donald Trump, is back with a fresh round of NFT digital cards. This time you won't believe the perks for buying them up in large quantities. For an alleged billionaire, this is quite the shake down of his fans and followers.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoJenna Ortega & Catherine OHara Talk Expectations For Beetlejuice SequelGizmodo2024-08-28 | Catherine O’Hara and Jenna Ortega sat down with us to talk about 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' the sequel to the 1988 Tim Burton film.
O’Hara, who starred in the original, and Ortega, who most recently worked with Tim Burton on “Wednesday,” talk about what it’s like to join a sequel with big expectations and comment on a fun choreographed scene in the film.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is in theaters September 6.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoHeres How Mosquitoes KNOW Youre Worth BitingGizmodo2024-08-27 | Gizmodo Staff Writer, Isaac Schultz, shares how researchers have confirmed some factors that play into mosquitoes finding their hosts. Plus, some advice for how to avoid their itchy bites.
Follow us. twitter.com/gizmodo instagram.com/gizmodo facebook.com/gizmodoChick-Fil-A Is Launching A Streaming Service... Were Not KiddingGizmodo2024-08-23 | Chickflix? Chick-Fil-A+? Chick-Fil-A Max? The fast food chicken giant is entering the streaming business and I think we can speak for everyone by asking... WHY?
According to Deadline, Chick-Fil-A is prepared to spend up to $400,000 per half-hour episodes of original family-friendly reality TV and animation.
Honestly, we can't wait to hear what they call their new service.