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Dish Network’s New Hopper DVR Is the King of DVRs

Dish Network just introduced its new multi-room DVR, weirdly named Hopper, which can record three shows at one time (while playing back a fourth show), has a 2TB hard drive which can store 250 hours of HD programming, a Slingbox adapter, which will let certain users watch what’s on Dish Network from anywhere in the…

Television Casey Chan

If you ask Stephen Hawking for the secret to time travel, expect a snarky answer

In 1995, The Face magazine asked Stephen Hawking if he knew the formula for time travel. The magazine received this pithy fax back from the physicist. This hasn’t been the only occasion Dr. Hawking has flaunted his own ignorance. On the eve of his recent 70th birthday, Hawking admitted to being eluded by the vagaries…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

The Disney John Carters That Never Were

In just two months from today, we finally get to see the most famous “sword and planet” saga, John Carter of Mars, brought to life by Wall-E’s Andrew Stanton. But Disney has been trying to make a John Carter movie for 25 years — and some of these versions could have been pretty horrendous. Legendary…

io9 Jim Korkis

Sharp’s Portable HDTVs Don’t Make Any Sense (Updated)

Have you ever looked at your TV and thought, Man, I wish I could carry this with me out into the woods. No? Sharp thinks you’re missing out! The company’s “Freestyle’ line of “portable” TVs sport handles, and go up to 60 inches. No power cord! No cables! But what are you going to watch…

Television Sam Biddle

Yes, Moses flew to Japan on a spaceship and died there

You may remember that Jesus Christ walked through Siberia to die in Japan, but did you know that Moses skipped the cross-continental jaunt and took a spacecraft instead? Also, were you aware that his tomb is now a tourist trap? At Mount Houdatsu in Japan’s western Ishikawa Prefecture, intrepid travelers can find the Tomb of…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Tom Hanks is building his own totalitarian dystopia in Electric City

Tom Hanks is building, starring, writing, and lending his voice to a new animated scifi series for Yahoo titled Electric City, which is the first ever scripted series for Yahoo. Here’s a plot synopsis, via Yahoo Vice-President Erin McPherson: On the surface, the Electric City is utopia and under the surface, Electric City is secrets…

io9 Meredith Woerner

10 Mistakes That Caused the Most Punishing Nature Expedition in History

One hundred years before the premiere of Fox’s new timey-wimey TV series, one of the most punishing nature expeditions ever undertaken also went by the name of Terra Nova. The ill-fated Antarctic excursion was led by explorer Robert Falcon Scott, who was determined to lead the first successful adventure to the South Pole. Scott and…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

The world’s newest primate species has lovely eyes

In the Sahafina Forest in eastern Madagascar, a joint German-Malagasy research team has discovered a new species of primate they’ve dubbed Gerp’s Mouse Lemur (Microcebus gerpi). Named after Madagascar’s Groupe d’Étude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar and weighing in at 68 grams, Gerp’s trumps the previously discovered Goodman’s mouse lemur by a…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

This Week’s TV: Fringe returns, Katee Sackhoff joins Clone Wars, and 2 shows debut!

In this week’s television, Fringe is back — and kicking its universe-spanning storylines into high gear. This week also sees the return of a few of our other favorite shows. Plus the premiere of two brand new shows (to Americans, anyway), including a brand new look at a classic Marvel character. Meanwhile, Fringe’s Kirk Acevedo…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

This Alien versus Predator chessboard was built for chessboxing

Alien vs. Predator was by no means brain candy, but that doesn’t mean you and an opponent can’t settle your differences using this natty Xenomorph versus Yautja chessboard. Hell, go the extra mile and indulge in some chessboxing. Emulate AVP’s hammy fight scenes! Explains Deviant Art sculptor Joker Laugh of his extraterrestrial chess set: This…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Meet one of the world’s youngest dinosaur experts

This kid is so impressive, you’re liable to lose sight of how adorable she is. Watch as Stella, a four-year-old dinosaur expert, goes through a list of why the toy in her hand is not a Triceratops, but a Styracosaurus. According to Dinosaur Tracking‘s Brian Switek, she even touches on three hallmark differences in the…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez

5 new clips from Underworld: Awakening show off the giant blue-tinted Mega Lycan

It’s the franchise that just won’t die, Underworld! Once again we journey to the land of sky-blue eyes, pleather pants, and unlimited ammunition supplies. Underworld: Awakening takes place in a future where Selene has been frozen because it looks cool. Then there’s a little girl and a super werewolf! Hey, it’s Underworld, we’re all watching…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Watch the very first film adaptation of The Hobbit (that was never released)

In 1966, animator Gene Deitch collaborated with Czech illustrator Adolf Born to create the very first film version of The Hobbit. This version — which took some sizable creative liberties with J.R.R. Tolkien’s original story — never saw the light of day. What the heck happened? As Deitch tells it, the story began his producer,…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Will a surprising villain appear in The Hobbit?

Besides playing Smaug in The Hobbit, Benedict Cumberbatch says he’ll also voice another familiar villain. Plus Karen Gillan talks abpit leaving Doctor Who, J.J. Abrams explains Star Trek’s 3D conversion, and Sam Neill hints at his Alcatraz role. Spoilers ahead! Star Trek 2 J.J. Abrams says he wasn’t too keen on the idea of converting…

io9 Kelly Faircloth

Ubuntu TV Will Be In Your Living Room This Year

The geekiest of the operating systems is branching out into entertainment. Ubuntu TV is the open-source answer to your living room set-up, and you could have a TV running the software by the end of the year. Ubuntu TV is a TV-optimized version of the desktop OS, based around the Unity UI. It feature full-on…

Television Jamie Condliffe

io9 Roundup: January 8, 2012

Sea Monsters of the Old West: Unknown place. Unknown date. Unknown timeline. by Noah Doely More » https://gizmodo.com/old-timey-ghostbusters-caught-sucking-up-a-spirit-on-ca-5874070 Saturday Morning Cartoons – Clone Wars returns & Jean Grey vs. Dark Phoenix on Marvel Anime: X-Men! https://gizmodo.com/saturday-morning-cartoons-clone-wars-returns-jean-g-5873950 Our weekly cartoons are slowly making their way back from holiday hiatus, with Star Wars: The Clone Wars returning with…

io9 Lauren Davis

Best of the Week: December 30-January 6, 2012

OUR NEW HOME? | A beautiful exoplanet and its moon, drawn by David Aguilar at the Center for Astrophysics. Find out more about exoplanets and their possibly habitable moons here. https://io9.gizmodo.com/preview/habitable-moons-could-be-our-best-shot-for-discovering-5873488 An Optimistic History of the Next 40 Years https://gizmodo.com/an-optimistic-history-of-the-next-40-years-5873485 It’s 2012, which means you’ll be hearing more than your fair share of apocalyptic and…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Is the Norwegian horror movie Thale the next Troll Hunter?

Never trust a gorgeous woman with a cow tail. Check out the brand new trailer about an enchanted beast from Norwegian folklore centered around the dangerous and sexy creature known as the huldra. Thale The Norwegians have been pumping out hit after indie horror hit lately, and this might be the next big underground genre…

io9 Meredith Woerner

Old-timey Ghostbusters caught sucking up a spirit on camera

In the old days, Ghostbusters didn’t have the luxury of carrying their equipment on their backs. Instead, ghost-hunting spiritualists had to travel with large stationary contraptions, and hope their etherial prey wasn’t too nimble. Photographer Noah Doely creates odd and unnerving ambrotypes envisioning a past slightly more mystical than own, one filled sea monsters, homespun…

io9 Lauren Davis

DNA gets backup dancers in evolution-themed rap videos

This one goes out to all the chordates in the house. The Rap Guide to Evolution is a musical tour through natural selection, DNA, and all the various processes that have made the world such a hotbed of biodiversity. These may be the only rap videos you see today that namecheck Watson and Crick. Baba…

io9 Lauren Davis

Dish Network’s New Hopper DVR Is the King of DVRs

If you ask Stephen Hawking for the secret to time travel, expect a snarky answer

The Disney John Carters That Never Were

Sharp’s Portable HDTVs Don’t Make Any Sense (Updated)

Yes, Moses flew to Japan on a spaceship and died there

Tom Hanks is building his own totalitarian dystopia in Electric City

10 Mistakes That Caused the Most Punishing Nature Expedition in History

The world’s newest primate species has lovely eyes

This Week’s TV: Fringe returns, Katee Sackhoff joins Clone Wars, and 2 shows debut!

This Alien versus Predator chessboard was built for chessboxing

Meet one of the world’s youngest dinosaur experts

5 new clips from Underworld: Awakening show off the giant blue-tinted Mega Lycan

Watch the very first film adaptation of The Hobbit (that was never released)

Will a surprising villain appear in The Hobbit?

Ubuntu TV Will Be In Your Living Room This Year

io9 Roundup: January 8, 2012

Best of the Week: December 30-January 6, 2012

Is the Norwegian horror movie Thale the next Troll Hunter?

Old-timey Ghostbusters caught sucking up a spirit on camera

DNA gets backup dancers in evolution-themed rap videos

Anker Prime Docking Station Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon’s Spring Sale Winds Down (14 Ports With 160W Output)

Google TV Streamer 4K Drops to an All-Time Low, Final Hours in Amazon Spring Sale to Turn Any TV Smart on a Budget

The New ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Brings Eternia to Life

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

UGREEN Bluetooth Tracker 4-Pack Now Just $7 Each With iOS and Android Support, While AirTag Stays at Full Price

Trump Posts Concept Art of His Presidential Library, and It’s AI Slop

Forget Tower Desktop, GMKtec Mini PC Drops to a Record Low as Amazon Clears Out Final Spring Sale Stock

‘Fallout’ Season 2 Was a Hit Despite That Unsatisfying Release Strategy Change

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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