If your daily commute has become mundane and boring, you can easily spice things up with this clever hack that makes it feel like you've just jacked someone's ride. All you need is an old screwdriver — the more worn it is the more convincing the effect will be — and a car key you're willing to hack to bits. Read More >>
Ever wondered how a key opens a lock? Wonder no more. If this is not one of the best animated GIFs I've ever seen, I don't what is. First, because it's taught me something new. And then, because it's so satisfying to see it work. Aaaaaah. Oh yes. [soup—Thanks Karl!] Read More >>
Featured comment by Donito:
"This really sound like an amazing idea, very cool features and very high tech!. Thanks http://www.gizmodo.co.uk for posting this. But I am not sure if..." More »
Microsoft has been offering Windows 8 Pro users a free upgrade to the Media Centre edition of the OS, which is very kind. What's even kinder is that this key also lets pirate users fully unlock pirated versions of the code. Read More >>
Featured comment by mayhem121:
"I had difficulties navigating to "my computer" on my mates windows 8 pc, i guess its a learning curve but i'll stick to windows 7, it does the job" More »
Seemingly targeted at dapper globe-trotting spies, or wealthy perpetrators of corporate crimes, these stylish Sparrow Uncuff Links feature a handcuff secretly incorporated into their design. Except that it's not so secret. How long is it really going to take for super-villain henchmen or law enforcement to recognize that distinctive telling keyhole logo on the cufflinks? Not very. Read More >>
Featured comment by spank86:
"And there was me keeping Imine on my keying.
It would be even easier to have a bit of plastic that clips over the key end to look like a normal key..." More »
Maybe I'm just paranoid, but when I see a vending machine designed to easily duplicate keys, my immediate thought isn't, "Wow, that's convenient!" It's: "Wow, what an easy way to secretly duplicate someone's key without being seen doing it!" Read More >>
Featured comment by noobhands:
"What if the key doesn't work? What if it just eats your money?
Another point, what if these machines could be tampered with, storing the information ..." More »