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What’s hidden inside Looper‘s time machine?

We keep getting more fascinating glimpses of Rian Johson’s time-traveling gangster movie Looper. The latest clue: This strange poster, which only raises more questions. What’s the time machine filled with? Books, journals, or something else? We don’t know. What we do know is that this movie stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a younger version of Bruce…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

R2-D2 Flash Drive Cufflinks Are Obviously the Best Cufflinks In the Galaxy

If I had to wear a suit to work, I would definitely buy these R2-D2 USB flash drive cufflinks. They can store 2GB of data each, which is pretty good. In fact, I can’t think of a better cufflink—except a pair that also made R2 sounds. They are silver plated, with the R2-D2 paint job…

Gadgets Jesus Diaz Jun 1 '12

Watch the alternate opening sequence of John Carter. Could it have helped the movie?

John Carter of Mars was sadly complicated and did not take any breaks to let the audience catch up with the complicated backstory of Barsoom. But in its defense, this movie had a hefty load of source material to adapt. Would it all have been easier to follow if Andrew Stanton had used this original…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

Cosmic Quilt, Recycled Vinyl Lamps, and More

We’re giving you a host of lovely things to gaze upon this week. You’ll be lusting after vintage cameras, a hidden coffe shop, and so much more. If Only Digital Cameras Were as Beautiful as These Restored Vintage Rangefinders https://gizmodo.com/if-only-digital-cameras-were-as-beautiful-as-these-rest-5913943 There is so much beauty in those dusty old cameras you see at thrift stores…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

Salty? Earthy? Bitter? I don’t know, but gazing at these deep fried gadgets leaves me wondering what it’d be like to chew on one. Photographer Henry Hargreaves teamed up with food-stylist Caitlin Levin to produce this series of crunchy looking photos. This sort of deep-frying has been attempted before, but not with such beautiful and…

Tech News Michael Hession Jun 1 '12

AT-AT Bunk Bed is the Best Bunk Bed

This kid totally has it made. Gaze upon the glory that is the AT-AT bed. Then find me this child’s residence, so we can convince him to let us stage a Hoth rebel base takeover in it. The folks over at

Movies Meredith Woerner Jun 1 '12

Yahoo Time Traveler, Music Unlimited, and More

We’ve got all kinds of goodies for you in this week’s best iPhone apps. So load up the App Store, because you’ll definitely want to make some new additions to your portfolio. Yahoo TimeTraveler: It’s tough to make an itinerary for a trip if you’re not familiar with the city. This app solves that dilemma.…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

Play Safe, Kicksend, and More

This week’s best Android apps will have your phone running like never before. We’ve got games, parental controls, a sweet music player, and so much more. Play Safe: Your child might be operating your smartphone like a pro, but that doesn’t mean he should be able to use the thing however he pleases. Play Safe…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

Packing Pro, Vinyl Tap, and More

We’ve got lots of goodness coming your way in the form of the week’s best iPad apps. We’re giving you a packing tool, a throwback music player, and something to help you multitask. Packing Pro: We’ve all been there—you go on vacation, you open your suitcase, and realize you forgot your underwear. This app will…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jun 1 '12

Our Favorite Phones, Headphones, Running Shoes, and More

At long last, summer has arrived, and that means vacations, BBQs, and finding ways to ameliorate the effects of the overbearing sun. Gadgets can help! Here are some of the best from the past month. For the full list of Gizmodo favorites, head over to the complete Best Gadgets In: The Best AT&T Android Phone…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar Jun 1 '12

The Neuroscience of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

In the video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, neuroscience meets synthetic augmentation in a fascinating and terrifying manner. The game focuses on the war between people who are neurologically augmented, and those who are too principled (or too poor) to seek artificial augmentation. The question of what makes us human is critical to the story…

io9 Ian Mahar - Thwacke! Jun 1 '12

Amazing Data Visualizations of Every Avengers Comic Ever

The Avengers is one of the most important superhero team-up comics of all time, with over 570 issues of cameraderie and world-saving. Now, data visualization expert Jer Thorp has come up with a brilliant set of infographics showing some key facts about that mass of issues. Among other things, there are charts showing which member…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jun 1 '12

The Secret Symbol on Almost Every Camera

PetaPixel revealed a nice little factoid about the secret symbol that’s on almost every camera. If you read the camera’s manual, you probably already know what it is but if you didn’t, that circle with a line drawn through it marks exactly where the sensor of the camera is located. In technical terms, it’s called…

Tech News Casey Chan Jun 1 '12

R.I.P. Leo Dillon, Award-Winning Artist Who Brought Your Favorite Books to Life

Whether you know it or not, you’ve admired the work of Leo Dillon and his wife Diane, whose artworks adorned many of science fiction and fantasy’s most famous books. Leo Dillon, who died of cancer the other day, was the first African American artist to win a Caldecott Medal for children’s book illustration — and…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Jun 1 '12

How To Make Smooth Whiskey Even Smoother

Bourbon and rye are absolutely wonderful just as they are, but variety is the spice of life. What if you could take a delicious whiskey and make it even smoother? Attenuate that high-proof alcohol bite? It’s easier—and even more delicious—than you think. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long week, and it’s time…

Tech News Brent Rose Jun 1 '12

Read 2 more chapters of Daniel H. Wilson’s Amped!

Yesterday, we brought you the first three chapters of Daniel H. Wilson’s Amped. But how much worse can it get for Owen, the cybernetically enhanced main character in a world that hates and fears cyborgs? Much, much worse, as it turns out. Check out chapters four and five — where Owen is not only on…

io9 Daniel H. Wilson Jun 1 '12

Sharp’s Future IGZO Displays Will Deliver 498PPI of Eye-Popping Pixel Density

If you thought the pixel density wars were going to stall out with Apple’s 326ppi Retina display and its qHD cohorts, you are oh so mistaken. Sharp is working on their next-generation IGZO display technology, which includes a 6-inch display with a 2500×1600 resolution, good for a pixel density of 498ppi. According to The Verge,…

Tech News Adrian Covert Jun 1 '12

Every iPhone Deserves a Crystal-Powered LEGO-Throne

Redditor GreenLeavesDryHeaves needed somewhere to put his iPhone. What he had was a lot of LEGOs and creativity. One “lazy” weekend was all he needed to create this crystal-powered, minifig-operated work of art. Now if only he could create a human-sized version for the living room. That would be a throne befitting of the classiest…

Tech News Michael Zhao Jun 1 '12

Is it too late for first contact with aliens?

Every scientific breakthrough has taken time to get going. Knowledge and technology needs to slowly accrue over time until a tipping point is reached. But in some cases, time just isn’t a factor. Can we say that some things will never happen because they haven’t happened yet? Case in point: first contact with aliens. Wouldn’t…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Jun 1 '12

Facebook May Be Built Into iOS 6

Facebook was once rumored to be built into iOS 4 but that never happened. And then when iOS 5 came around, it was Twitter that got the integration nod and not Facebook. But now it looks like third time’s the charm because TechCrunch is reporting that Facebook will finally be integrated into iOS 6. https://gizmodo.com/facebook-might-be-built-into-iphone-os-4-5537445…

Tech News Casey Chan Jun 1 '12

What’s hidden inside Looper‘s time machine?

R2-D2 Flash Drive Cufflinks Are Obviously the Best Cufflinks In the Galaxy

Watch the alternate opening sequence of John Carter. Could it have helped the movie?

Cosmic Quilt, Recycled Vinyl Lamps, and More

You’ll Want to Devour Your iPod and These Other Deep-Fried Gadgets

AT-AT Bunk Bed is the Best Bunk Bed

Yahoo Time Traveler, Music Unlimited, and More

Play Safe, Kicksend, and More

Packing Pro, Vinyl Tap, and More

Our Favorite Phones, Headphones, Running Shoes, and More

The Neuroscience of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Amazing Data Visualizations of Every Avengers Comic Ever

The Secret Symbol on Almost Every Camera

R.I.P. Leo Dillon, Award-Winning Artist Who Brought Your Favorite Books to Life

How To Make Smooth Whiskey Even Smoother

Read 2 more chapters of Daniel H. Wilson’s Amped!

Sharp’s Future IGZO Displays Will Deliver 498PPI of Eye-Popping Pixel Density

Every iPhone Deserves a Crystal-Powered LEGO-Throne

Is it too late for first contact with aliens?

Facebook May Be Built Into iOS 6

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