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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Gizmodo Australia


GEEK OUT 

Tell Us About The Worst Support Tickets You Ever Worked 

I’ve had several jobs that involved processing tickets. The software often sucked and was frustrating to use. Even worse were the tickets themselves: vague, inane, confusing, infuriating. It’s time to let these tales of these ticketed tortures be heard. Do you feel my pain?
GEEK OUT 

Why A Footbridge In London Is Inspiring So Much Outrage 

It doesn’t take much to make some cities angry. But in London, a special kind of rage is flowing over a project that seems pretty unobjectionable: A footbridge over the River Thames. And the tension isn’t confined to London.
GEEK OUT 

This Bike Parking Lot Is More Advanced Than Most Car Garages 

Cyclists in the US are used to feeling envy at Dutch bike infrastructure. I mean, just look at this bridge. Sigh. Now, Delft is showing off its bike parking lot — and it’s as technologically advanced as you’d expect.
ONLINE 

If We're Going To Do Celebrity #DroughtShaming Let's Do It Right 

In April, snitchy Californians lodged 22,000 water-wasting complaints that resulted in 838 penalties issued. And guess what? The state reduced overall water use by 13.5 per cent. It’s evidence that these kinds of reporting efforts might be working. What’s not really working? Posting photos of celebrity homes on Twitter.
SCIENCE 

Building The High-Tech Hamburger: Perfecting Fake Meat 

From vegetable based substitutions to lab grown steaks, the race is on to replace meat as we know it. The question is, will you be willing to eat it? 
GEEK OUT 

Six Reasons It's Worth Being Cautious About Windows 10 

Don’t get us wrong, we are super excited about Windows 10 and will be upgrading right away. But there are still a few things that are worth being concerned about. 
CAR REVIEWS 

Gogoro SmartScooter Hands-On: Riding The Tesla Of Electric Bikes 

The first thing you need to know about Taipei is that it’s hot. Well, more humid, really. The second thing you need to know is that if you don’t have a scooter, you’re a nobody. That’s why all the hype in Taipei right now is around a scooter company called Gogoro and its first pilot store in the city centre: it’s cool as ice, and riding around on one is like putting a Tesla between your legs. 
COMPUTING 

Computex 2015: All About The PC Case Mods 

PC gaming is enjoying a renaissance, with new massively powerful graphics cards and CPUs coming out, the imminent arrival of Windows 10, and a ceaseless stream of high-profile blockbuster game releases. What all that means is that enthusiasts are tinkering with their home-made PCs more than ever. Here are some of the most bonkers custom cases on show at Computex this year.
GEEK OUT 

The 'Waterfall House' Takes Showering Outdoors 

In Sweden, a clause in planning laws allows residents to build a 25 square metre building on any existing residential property — a law that’s seen some inventive new small house designs, like this concept that moves the shower outdoors.
ENTERTAINMENT 

How To Get Started With Vinyl Records 

So you want to start spinning records in your living room. Here’s a collection of the advice I’ve given n00bs just like you over the last couple of years. Getting started can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here’s how to get going.
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