Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers Puts the Famed Site on the Small Screen
Michael Hemsworth — March 19, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: bbcamerica & gizmodo
Gizmodo is looked to by people all across the world for new and innovative products, and the new series Gizmodo: The Gadget Testers puts several of site's personnel in compromising situations to test out some of the coolest stuff around.
Nothing is out of bounds in the new series that is set to air on BBC America, where the testers from the site will put themselves at risk to try out some of the gadgets seen around the web. The show appears to be in a similar format to Mythbusters, but with the distinct twist of seeing whether or not the innovative and sometimes wacky products that pop up in the blogosphere are indeed viable products that can make it to the market.
Nothing is out of bounds in the new series that is set to air on BBC America, where the testers from the site will put themselves at risk to try out some of the gadgets seen around the web. The show appears to be in a similar format to Mythbusters, but with the distinct twist of seeing whether or not the innovative and sometimes wacky products that pop up in the blogosphere are indeed viable products that can make it to the market.
Trend Themes
1. Internet of Things - The show demonstrates the potential disruption of IoT devices and their viability in the market.
2. Product Testing - The series highlights the need for rigorous testing of innovative products before they hit the market, opening opportunities for disruptive testing technologies.
3. Tech Influencers - The show underscores the influence of tech bloggers and the potential for collaboration between influencers and TV networks for disruptive content.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The show explores the viability of consumer electronics products, paving the way for disruptive innovations in the industry.
2. Entertainment - The series demonstrates the potential for disruptive entertainment formats that combine tech reviews with reality TV elements for audience engagement.
3. Media and Publishing - The collaboration between Gizmodo and BBC America showcases opportunities for disruptive media content creation and distribution in the digital age.
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