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Would You Pay $260 for a Novelty Printer?

When the Little Printer was first announced, it was charming. A design-y, electronic knick knack that would print news for you on paper the size of a receipt. But now it’s gone into pre-order mode with a $260 pricetag, which, um, LOLWUT?! https://gizmodo.com/adorable-tiny-printer-creates-receipt-sized-newspapers-5863469 Paying a premium for design is not something I’m averse to, but…

Tech News Adrian Covert Aug 14 '12

Samsung’s Defense: Apple Stole It First

Apple just spent a week methodically making the case that Samsung ripped off its patents and trademarks for the design of its smartphones and tablets. It was pretty convincing. Are you ready for Samsung’s brilliant defense? “Actually, Apple stole it from us.” Oh brother. https://gizmodo.com/apples-entire-case-against-samsung-in-one-image-5928647 On Monday, Samsung tried to refute Apple’s claim over pinch-to-zoom…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 14 '12

How to distinguish crap denialism from legitimate scientific debate

In the latest issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, science writer Wendee Holtcamp highlights the manifold differences between unreasoned denial of scientific evidence and legitimate, rational controversy and debate. Being able to distinguish between the two, she notes throughout her essay, is crucial if one is to engage with listeners and convey his or her message…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Aug 14 '12

Double Take: An iPad Case That’s a 1984 Mac

Oh my god is that an old Mac? How are you carrying that? No, jack for brains, it’s an iPad case. And it’s awesome. Check it out—ThinkGeek has a new “Padintosh” case that will take your sleek slate retro, just like a 1984 Apple machine. It’s $25, works with both the iPad 2 and 3,…

Tech News Leslie Horn Aug 14 '12

Why truck driving is one of the deadliest jobs in America

What incredibly important profession combines horrible hours, bad pay, and a poor lifestyle? Truck driving. This is a job that destroys so many lives that it could soon become unsustainable. Here’s why. Top image via butlerphotography/Flickr. Lots of Work, Little Pay Truck drivers are expected to drive up to fourteen hours straight a day, receiving…

io9 Keith Veronese Aug 14 '12

The Little Mermaid goes under the knife in these Disney Princess plastic surgery ads

Who needs a fairy godmother when you’ve got a doctor with a knife? Venezuelan ad company ZEA BBDO is ready to lure all the kiddies into the operating room with these fairy-tale-friendly, straight-up Prince Eric and Ariel rip-off ads for plastic surgery. Horrifying? Indeed! [Via Ads of the World]

Movies Meredith Woerner Aug 14 '12

You’ll Never Believe an Ancient Helicopter Can Move Like This

The Pentagon first started to dream up the CH-47 Chinook in the 1950s. That’s dinosaur time—but the dual-rotor bird still has some completely insane powers by today’s standards. Not only is the Chinook an old beast, it’s a gigantic fat one—about the weight of two elephants. But as you can see from this video, shot…

Tech News Sam Biddle Aug 14 '12

Software that recognizes bats by their squeaks

Like many other critters, bats can be identified by the sounds they make. Now a group of researchers has put together a website where you can upload a bat’s echolocation noises, and it’ll tell you what sort of bat it is. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as throwing up an MP3 and letting the…

io9 Tim Barribeau Aug 14 '12

Ancient humans may not have interbred with Neanderthals, after all

If you hail from outside of Africa, there’s a decent chance that you share as much as 4% of your DNA with a long-extinct lineage of Neanderthals. Many scientists agree that this small percentage of shared genetic information is evidence that humans and Neanderthals interbred with one another in Europe tens of thousands of years…

io9 Robbie Gonzalez Aug 14 '12

Mutant Butterflies Link Fukushima Meltdown to Human Disease

The nuclear meltdown at Fukushima in March 2011 released huge amounts of radiation into the surrounding environment. Here’s the first evidence that people exposed to the radiation could suffer serious health problems like the survivors of other intense nuclear catastrophes. Japanese researchers say they’ve conclusively proven that butterfly specimens collected in Fukushima shortly after the…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Aug 14 '12

This Photo Really Shows How Impossibly Huge the Airbus A380 Is

I know that the Airbus A380 is a titan, a winged colossus, the biggest passenger airliner in the world and all that. But this pictured taken at LAX—showing an Air France A380 taxiing by a Boeing 737-900—really shows its flabbergasting dimensions. The 737-900 is a medium range plane that can hold 215 passengers. The long-range…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Aug 14 '12

Behold Star Wars, re-envisioned as a 1980s teen movie

Italian comic artist Denis Medri has regaled us with some smashing alternate history superheroes before — we mean you, greaser Batman. And Medri’s latest series of sketches is a charming addition to that familiar “Star Wars reimagined as a Western/samurai epic/QVC toaster advertisement” fan art tradition. https://gizmodo.com/meet-the-entire-cast-of-1950s-greaser-batmans-gotham-ci-5911595 https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-rebooted-as-a-western-with-humanized-droids-5767277 https://gizmodo.com/samurai-star-wars-characters-out-of-a-movie-too-awesom-5883772 Medri has recast the characters from…

Movies Cyriaque Lamar Aug 14 '12

Never-Before Seen 1983 Mac Commercial Discovered

Software wizard Andy Hertzfeld— one of the geniuses behind the original Apple Macintosh—found these rare interviews from an original Macintosh commercial that was never aired. It reminds me of the now-classic product intro infomercials made popular during the Second Coming of Steve Jobs. https://gizmodo.com/apple-design-vs-apple-engineering-5575412 The interviews—recorded in October 1983—feature some of the all-star team of…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Aug 14 '12

Accessorize your human sacrifice dress with this cute Cthulhu purse

Nothing says “chic mind-flaying alien power” better than a Cthulhu plushie purse, complete with a soft lining the color of the blackest seas. Whether you’re looking forward to an exciting night sacrificing a virgin to the Deep Ones, or you’re just trying to raise Yog Sothoth at work, this Cthulhu purse is the perfect accent…

io9 Annalee Newitz Aug 14 '12

The Cheapest Roomba Just Got Way Better

The Roomba 500 Series is dead. Long live the 600 Series! iRobot is giving some products a very nice upgrade today, starting with its entry-level robotic floor vacuums. The Looj, its rain gutter cleaning bot, is getting the treatment, too. Roomba 600 Series The 600 Series is going to pick up where the 500 Series…

Tech News Brent Rose Aug 14 '12

Has Fox officially given up on Daredevil? Plus Keanu Reeves reveals secrets of Bill & Ted 3!

The Borg Queen joins Thor: The Dark World. Hugh Jackman promises The Wolverine won’t be anything like Wolverine. Has a description of the first Iron Man 3 trailer leaked? Plus the latest encouraging reactions from Cloud Atlas test screenings! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Cloud Atlas. The Wolverine Hugh Jackman confirms once…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Aug 14 '12

Google+ Gets Custom URLS (For Companies and Famous People)

Google+ is now letting some users pick their own vanity URLs. But it’s not for you. Because your name doesn’t happen to be Britney Spears. Unlike Facebook, it’s only for verified accounts, which means it’s only for famous people and brands. In you haven’t been to your Google+ page in a while, the address is…

Tech News Leslie Horn Aug 14 '12

Is This the New iPhone Screen Technology?

There are plenty of rumors circulating about a super-thin screen for the new iPhone which could boost battery life. Now, an Apple patent has appeared which describes exactly the kind of screen technology the rumors have been speculating about. https://gizmodo.com/wsj-iphone-5-will-use-super-thin-screen-technology-5926565 Apple Insider points out a new Apple patent which describes different ways in which the…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Aug 14 '12

Scientists Invent Healthy Chocolate Made With… Fruit Juice?

While there’s some evidence that chocolate is good for you, the fact remains that it’s so full of fat and sugar that binging on it will make you fat. Now, though, scientists have developed a healthier version of chocolate using fruit juice—but how the hell does it work? https://gizmodo.com/chocolate-keeps-you-slim-5896690 In fact what they’ve done is…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Aug 14 '12

A Movable Field Kitchen For Nomadic Cooks

For a lot of folks, the kitchen is the heart of the home. But if meals tend to be more of a moveable feast for you, take a look at Critter: it’s a moveable field kitchen that packs all the kitchen basics into a single bench which can be moved from indoors to the backyard—or…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Aug 14 '12

Would You Pay $260 for a Novelty Printer?

Samsung’s Defense: Apple Stole It First

How to distinguish crap denialism from legitimate scientific debate

Double Take: An iPad Case That’s a 1984 Mac

Why truck driving is one of the deadliest jobs in America

The Little Mermaid goes under the knife in these Disney Princess plastic surgery ads

You’ll Never Believe an Ancient Helicopter Can Move Like This

Software that recognizes bats by their squeaks

Ancient humans may not have interbred with Neanderthals, after all

Mutant Butterflies Link Fukushima Meltdown to Human Disease

This Photo Really Shows How Impossibly Huge the Airbus A380 Is

Behold Star Wars, re-envisioned as a 1980s teen movie

Never-Before Seen 1983 Mac Commercial Discovered

Accessorize your human sacrifice dress with this cute Cthulhu purse

The Cheapest Roomba Just Got Way Better

Has Fox officially given up on Daredevil? Plus Keanu Reeves reveals secrets of Bill & Ted 3!

Google+ Gets Custom URLS (For Companies and Famous People)

Is This the New iPhone Screen Technology?

Scientists Invent Healthy Chocolate Made With… Fruit Juice?

A Movable Field Kitchen For Nomadic Cooks

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