Guide Note:

Gizmodo is a popular technology weblog owned by Gawker Media. The blog covers the latest in gadget and electronics related news from around the world. Originally created and managed by Peter Rojas the web site is now run by Brian Lam. Since Rojas left Gizmodo to create it's main competitor Engadget there has been a long standing rivalry between the two web sites.

Fast Facts:

1. Editor: Brian Lam
2. Owner: Gawker Media and Nick Denton
3. Available in several localized versions and languages including German, Spanish and Japanese
4. Steve Jobs has been noted saying Gizmodo is one of his favorite blogs

CES Prank:

At CES 2008 the Gizmodo crew and more specifically Richard Blakeley were involved in a show room prank. Using a device called a "TV-B-Gone" the crew turned off several television sets of exhibiting vendors. They tapped the entire stunt which shows staff scrambling to get the television turned back on. After posting the video to the Gizmodo web site the prank was throughly discussed by technology community. The CES staff later released a statement that Blakeley was banned from CES and they may pursue additional litigation.