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The Concorde’s Soviet Older Sister That Just Couldn’t Stop Crashing

When you think of super sonic flight, you probably first think of the Concorde. But that wasn’t the first super sonic transporter and it certainly wasn’t the first commercial plane break the sound barrier. Those honors belong to the Tupolev TU-144, the USSR’s only super sonic transport. https://gizmodo.com/new-bi-plane-design-promises-all-of-the-sonic-none-of-5893768 The Tupolev is one of two super…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Mar 16 '12

Man has uncontrollable laughter for three years! Wife is not amused.

Huug Bosse went in for hip surgery three years ago, and when he woke up he had a mean case of uncontrollable laughter. And he hasn’t been able to stop laughing ever since. Understandably, his wife is absolutely miserable. Watch the video interview, and feel this woman’s pain. CLICK ON “CC” IN THE VIDEO FOR…

io9 Meredith Woerner Mar 16 '12

You Can Visit Your Favorite Musical Festivals From the Comfort of YouTube This Summer

Unfortunately, we still can’t ban hipsters from music festivals. Thankfully, YouTube and Dell are providing live-streaming four major festivals this summer, including The New Orleans Jazz Festival, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits. Problem solved! Also perfect if you’re looking for all the enjoyment of a music festival without the “festival” part. YouTube is providing…

Tech News Andrew James Mar 16 '12

Who is buried in the Hoover Dam?

The Hoover Dam is one of the most phenomenal structures in modern history. This 1244 feet long, 660 feet thick, and 726 feet high concrete behemoth holds back so much water that it deformed the earth’s crust and caused 600 small earthquakes in the decade after its construction. Over 100 workers died constructing the Hoover…

io9 Keith Veronese Mar 16 '12

Tourists Follow Car GPS Into a Body of Water

We’ve seen GPS lead people into some ridiculous situations, but we never thought anyone would blindly follow GPS until their car was submerged in A BODY OF WATER. Three Japanese tourists proved us wrong! https://gizmodo.com/its-called-death-valley-because-your-gps-could-get-you-5824793 According to the Brisbane Times, the unfortunate trio was forced to abandon their rental car in the drink yesterday morning…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Mar 16 '12

Long space journeys could wreck your eyeballs… and brain

Fresh off the news that microgravity screws us up on a cellular level comes word that it also damages our eyes and brain. Researchers from the University of Texas, Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering, and NASA’s Department of Space Medicine performed MRIs on 27 astronauts who had spent an average of 108 days in microgravity.…

io9 Tim Barribeau Mar 16 '12

All the iPad Apps Updated for the New iPad’s Retina Display

It’s new iPad day! And since you’re not just going to sit and stare at your new $500-plus toy, here are all the new apps updated to take advantage of the its g-g-gorgeous 2048 x 1536 resolution display. All your old iPad apps will work just fine, but these are the ones that work prettiest:…

Tech News Casey Chan Mar 16 '12

This slime mold conquered (a miniature map of) America

A yellow goo has invaded the world’s motorways, spreading from capital cities to the furthest reaches of the transport network and devouring everything in its path. The infestation was unleashed by Andrew Adamatzky, a researcher of unconventional computing at the University of the West of England in Bristol, along with colleagues from universities around the…

io9 Jacob Aron - New Scientist Mar 16 '12

Boba Fett meets Deadpool, and other crazy Star Wars comics that needed to happen

In honor of Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie’s recent passing, a group of artists at Comic Book Resources’ The Line It Is Drawn illustration competition imagined a world where just about anybody could enter the Galaxy Far, Far Away. There’s no Jaxxon/Bucky O’Hare crossover, but the results are otherwise delightful. Let’s start with Drew…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Mar 16 '12

How to turn caves into giant batteries

How do we build a world that’s less dependent on fossil fuels? One solution is right under your feet. Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is a very boring name for a very awesome system that turns the Earth itself into a giant battery. Experts say it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to store energy…

io9 Maggie Koerth-Baker Mar 16 '12

Was the AntiSec Hacking Spree an FBI Front All Along?

Cops. Defense contractors. The FTC. Military attorneys. FBI conference calls. Some of the most striking hack-attacks of the past year were executed under the middle finger banner of #AntiSec. But what if this “movement” was a gigantic trap all along? https://gizmodo.com/lulzsec-leader-betrays-all-of-anonymous-5890825 We know Sabu was a snitch. We know the Puerto Rican projects mastermind behind…

Tech News Sam Biddle Mar 16 '12

Come For the Vasectomy, Stay For the Free Pizza

If you’ve been mulling the idea of having a vasectomy—and who hasn’t!—here’s the deal of the century; a private practice in Hyannis, Massachusetts is giving away a free pizza with every sterilization! Worth it. They even suggest that this time of year is perfect for the snip. Vasectomy patients, unsurprisingly, need to spend some time…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Mar 16 '12

Don’t Expect a Ton of Retina-Level iPad Apps Today

It’s iPad Day! Hurray! All your favorite iPad apps, made retina-displayable! Hurr—not so fast. If what Instapaper godfather and iOS dev guru Marco Arment says is true, we might be waiting just a bit longer before we see many retina-caliber apps making their way onto the new iPad. Arment has been sending Instapaper data to…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Mar 16 '12

The Sex-Swapped Anime Version of Harry Potter That Never Existed

What if there was a manga named Harriet Potter about a teen sorceress who got into magical imbroglios with her studious friend Hermes* and lovably incompetent gal pal Rhonda? Then it would look not unlike Maaria Laurinen’s Rule 63 take — “For every given male character, there is a female version of that character. For…

Anime Cyriaque Lamar Mar 16 '12

Bike Jumping While Someone Spits Fire On You Looks Really Fun

Jumping over a bunch of stuff riding a mountain bike is a lot of fun. You know what’s a lot more fun? Jumping over a bunch of stuff riding a mountain bike while some dude spits fire all over you! [Thanks Karl!]

Tech News Jesus Diaz Mar 16 '12

Watch the first four minutes of the Nazis-on-the-Moon flick Iron Sky

You saw the trailer — now check out the opening sequence of the Lunar Reich action comedy Iron Sky. This is definitely the first indie flick ever to feature Nazi astronauts with rocket launchers and their giant swastika-shaped Moon base. Iron Sky opens April 4 in Finland, April 5 in Germany, and other countries soon…

Movies Cyriaque Lamar Mar 16 '12

Gary Ross explains why the Hunger Games movies will never, ever be in 3D. Plus more hints for Game of Thrones!

Joss Whedon name-checks The Dirty Dozen and Black Hawk Down as huge influences on The Avengers. Nathan Fillion joins the Percy Jackson sequel, while Felicia Day goes to Supernatural. Brad Bird explains the biggest challenge to making The Incredibles 2. It’s spoilers all the way down! Top image from The Avengers. The Avengers Joss Whedon…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Mar 16 '12

Everything Your New iPad Needs Right Now

FedEx came through, or you survived an ungodly Apple Store line, or you mugged someone who just did. However you got your hands on a new iPad, congrats! Here’s everything you need to get started off right. Step One I’ll assume you’ve successfully removed the iPad from its box, yes? Good. You’re a natural! Now…

Tech News Gizmodo Mar 16 '12

Gaddafi’s Son Built a Ship With Deadly Shark Tank Inside

Hannibal Gaddafi—son of the assassinated Libyan dictator—built a ship with a 120-ton sea water aquarium inside. Why? To put six sharks inside, including two bull sharks and two whites, the most dangerous in the world. Like a Bond villain’s mobile headquarters, Gaddafi son’s ship was going to be the epitome of bad taste. Called the…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Mar 16 '12

How Your iPod Contains $8 Billion

Copyright math might not be something you’ve lent much thought to before, but in this talk Rob Reid—founder of Rhapsody—tries to explain the silly numbers that are used to justify SOPA and PIPA. He’s very funny, and his talk is very interesting. Turns out your iPod might be worth more than you thought. [TED]

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Mar 16 '12

The Concorde’s Soviet Older Sister That Just Couldn’t Stop Crashing

Man has uncontrollable laughter for three years! Wife is not amused.

You Can Visit Your Favorite Musical Festivals From the Comfort of YouTube This Summer

Who is buried in the Hoover Dam?

Tourists Follow Car GPS Into a Body of Water

Long space journeys could wreck your eyeballs… and brain

All the iPad Apps Updated for the New iPad’s Retina Display

This slime mold conquered (a miniature map of) America

Boba Fett meets Deadpool, and other crazy Star Wars comics that needed to happen

How to turn caves into giant batteries

Was the AntiSec Hacking Spree an FBI Front All Along?

Come For the Vasectomy, Stay For the Free Pizza

Don’t Expect a Ton of Retina-Level iPad Apps Today

The Sex-Swapped Anime Version of Harry Potter That Never Existed

Bike Jumping While Someone Spits Fire On You Looks Really Fun

Watch the first four minutes of the Nazis-on-the-Moon flick Iron Sky

Gary Ross explains why the Hunger Games movies will never, ever be in 3D. Plus more hints for Game of Thrones!

Everything Your New iPad Needs Right Now

Gaddafi’s Son Built a Ship With Deadly Shark Tank Inside

How Your iPod Contains $8 Billion

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