When did Gizmodo purchase the stolen iPhone 4 prototype?
Gizmodo purchased the stolen iPhone 4 prototype on the 26th of April 2010. The site paid 5,000 dollars for the device found unattended at a bar in Redwood City, California.
Common questions about Gizmodo
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Gizmodo and when was the website launched?
Peter Rojas founded Gizmodo in 2002 as a design, technology, science, and science fiction website. The site quickly became a key part of the Gawker Media network run by Nick Denton.
What happened to the Gizmodo editor Jason Chen after the iPhone incident?
Authorities executed a search warrant on the home of editor Jason Chen on the 26th of April 2010 and seized computers, hard drives, and business cards. This event resulted in Gizmodo being barred from Apple-hosted events for four years until August 2014.
Which international editions of Gizmodo were launched between 2006 and 2011?
Gizmodo launched Gizmodo Japan in 2006, Gizmodo Australia in 2007, Gizmodo Brazil in 2008, and Gizmodo UK in 2011. The UK edition was shut down in September 2020 with all links redirecting to the main site.
When did Gizmodo acquire Kotaku and who purchased Gizmodo in 2024?
Gizmodo acquired Kotaku from G/O Media in June 2025. The Swiss digital media company Keleops Media purchased Gizmodo in June 2024.