alexkidman

Alex Kidman writes for Lifehacker, Kotaku and Gizmodo as a freelance technology writer. He was also Gizmodo Australia’s editor from 2011-2012. Kidman has been a technology editor and reporter for more than 20 years, writing for publications such as Finder, ZDNet, CNET, PC Magazine, the ABC, MacWorld and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a frequent contributor on radio ABC Radio and co-hosts a technology podcast, Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming. He’s also written a fiction book, which consists of short stories, called Fifty Two. You can follow him on Twitter or find out more about him on his personal website.
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  • Remember This?

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    Nobody worked out yesterday’s deliberately obtuse puzzle, so it rolls over to today with some clues. Plus a bonus, completely different retro classic to ring in the New Year.

  • While You Were Sleeping

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    Robot? I Prefer The Term ‘Gun With Legs’ A gun that walks. Nothing could go wrong there, I’m sure. This Is What Two Hours With The Sims 4 Looks Like When You Map Out All The Mouse Movements. It’s like a new-age Rorschach test. Manhattan’s Sony Tower, Slightly Modified, In Minecraft Form. At this stage,…

  • While You Were Sleeping

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    PC Game Traps Pirates Inside An Elevator A piracy solution straight from the playbook of the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation. Mario Kart Parody Of Cheesy Pop Song Is Better Than The Original Mario Kart makes everything better. What If… When We Die… We All Become Video Game Spectators… A new definition for terminal lag. Fan-Made StarCraft…