Dyson's shape-shifting lamp mimics candlelight for just $650+

Dyson’s newest light, the Lightcycle Morph, is its most flexible lamp yet. At first glance, it looks similar to the Dyson Lightcycle, introduced last year, and it has many of the same key features — like the ability to automatically adjust based on…

How Much Do Face Masks Help Prevent the Spread of Viruses?

The number of people wearing face masks in public (and at the Gizmodo office) has ballooned in recent weeks—a highly visible sign of the fears sparked by the coronavirus that’s hit China hard and has the potential to spread far and wide. But while masks may offer a comforting feeling of protection, just how useful…

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Facebook's 'Clear History' Tool Doesn't Clear Shit

When we talk about Facebook’s myriad foibles and fuckups, we’re usually laying the blame on things that happen within the Big Blue App, or, increasingly, the social network’s CEO. What’s less discussed are the company’s ties to the potentially millions of sites and services using its software—but now, thankfully, we ca…

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The Age Of The Iowa Electorate Could Decide Who Wins The Caucuses

Joe Biden wants older voters to dominate; Bernie Sanders is hoping for a youth turnout surge.

Trump Cut Many Good Tax Deductions, But These 4 Absurd Ones Still Exist

Don’t worry, you can still write off your private plane and pool.

Brad Pitt Wears Nametag At Oscars Luncheon And Twitter Howls

The “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” nominee made humble look really cool.

Trump Lawyer Jay Sekulow Argues John Bolton’s Book ‘Inadmissible’ In Senate Trial

The former national security adviser’s manuscript reportedly confirms the key impeachment charge.

Winter Wonderland Is A Spring Nightmare For New Hampshire Woman

The woman says the operators of an ice structures attraction flooded her basement with over 15,000 gallons of water.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Between Cuba And Jamaica

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.

All 9 Bodies Recovered From Kobe Bryant Helicopter Wreckage, Officials Say

The basketball legend’s personal pilot was trying to avoid heavy fog before the crash, according to authorities.