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Lego Bruce Wayne Transformation Into Batman Transforms Adults Into Giddy Nerdy Kids

The new Lego Batcave is so neat. It is modeled after the original comicbooks and uses the classic blue Batman. Its coolest feature is the Bat-Gear part, where Bruce Wayne turns into Batman. It’s so stupidly neat that it’s funny. It’s fairly large—690 pieces—and includes Bruce Wayne, Batman, Robin, Poison Ivy and Bane minifigs. The…

Movies Jesus Diaz

Why Is There an iPad In the Middle Of My Monopoly Board?

Even though they’ve already sold millions and millions of copies, Hasbro feels that Monopoly, Battleship and The Game of Life needed a 21st century makeover. So its created these zAPPed versions that incorporate gameplay elements into your iPhone, iPod or iPad. The first enhanced title released is The Game Of Life which moves the spinner…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Dr. Seuss taxidermy is equal parts disturbing and charming

Sculptor Carl Turner has created a series of half-realistic, half-fantastical mounted animal heads that were seemingly poached out of a Dr. Seuss book. According to Turner’s back story for this project, these extinct specimens were acquired by zoologist Erasmus P. Jiggins and Sir Bartholomew Scoffer during an 1863 expedition to a lost island somewhere in…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Why Space: 2099 Won’t Be a “Dark and Gritty” Reboot of Space: 1999

Space: 1999 occupies a special place in many of our memories — so when we heard that a reboot called Space: 2099 was in development, many people had mixed feelings. How would this show handle the original show’s mixture of horror and kitschiness, not to mention the somewhat nonsensical premise? We spoke to Jace Hall,…

Television Charlie Jane Anders

Apple Asks the Fair Labor Association to Check Out Its Chinese Labor Suppliers

After enduring weeks of criticism over the working conditions at the Chinese factories that make its products, Apple has asked the Fair Labor Association to look into the matter. The FLA will audit the plants where 90% of Apple products are assembled, including the embattled Foxconn factories in Shenzhen and Chengdu. https://gizmodo.com/nearly-two-thirds-of-apples-suppliers-dont-abide-by-wor-5875882 After assessing the…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

A Giant Foam Ball Makes It Safe To Roll and Throw Your Phone

With inches of soft padding the TheO, currently being shown at Toy Fair 2012 in New York, might be the toughest smartphone case you’ll ever find. But it’s actually designed as a simple appcessory for interactive games like bowling. Like the endless wave of Wii accessories that flooded the market, TheO is nothing more than…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Kevin J. Anderson will novelize Rush’s new album

Prolific novelist Kevin J. Anderson has made no secret of his love for prog rock — and now he’s taking his prog-rock fixation to the next level. He announced on his Facebook page that he’s writing the novel version of Rush’s new album, Clockwork Angels. https://gizmodo.com/is-prog-rock-the-music-of-science-fiction-5326103 Writes Anderson: After dropping hints for a while, finally…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

The Origin EON17-X May Be the Most Insane Laptop You Can Buy Right Now

I thought I’d given up being impressed by laptop specs. But then the Origin EON17-Z happened. Good God, you could probably run entire robot armies using this thing. An Intel X79 chipset with hexacore processors in whatever flavor you like; up to 32GB of 1333MHz Corsair quad channel memory; the option of dual NVIDIA GeForce…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

PlayStation Vita Review: You Don’t Need Another Beautiful Smart Gadget

The PSP never exploded. The Nintendo 3DS is a letdown. Now it’s 2012, and Sony has the chance for a clean start that’ll put console-caliber games in your bag. It does—but does a pocketable console really make sense anymore? Why It Matters The point of the Game Gear, Game Boy, DS, and everything else that’s…

Reviews Sam Biddle

A Walking Dead star reveals why their character’s days may be numbered

The Walking Dead isn’t shy about killing off anybody, major characters very much included. Now one cast member hints that the larger story may spell their character’s death… eventually, at least. Plus Michael Keaton is ready to make his triumphant return as Beetlejuice! Zachary Quinto talks up the Star Trek sequel’s script, while Chris Pine…

Television Alasdair Wilkins

These New Cool Lego Stormtroopers Minifigs Are Incredibly Detailed

Among all the Lego surprises at Toy Fair 2012, there’s a cool new Star Wars set called Droid Escape. It’s the pod in which C-3PO and R2-D2 use to land on Tatooine in the original movie. It includes these two stormtroopers, which are amazingly detailed. Check out the clothing and the painting job. It’s hard…

Movies Jesus Diaz

The Spray-On Antenna That Boosts Reception Using Zero Power

If you often find yourself lacking wireless signal, there may soon be a simple solution. Scientists have developed a spray-on coating that can boost your phone’s reception, make your home amplify signals instead of attenuating them, or even turn a tree into a transmitter. Speaking at Google’s new “Solve for X” event, Rhett Spencer from…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Spotify’s iOS App Sounds Twice As Good Now

Spotify’s iOS app has just received a major boost: All songs can now be streamed at 320kbps, the same as the desktop version—compared to the previous upper mobile limit of 160kbps. Spotify calls it “Extreme” quality, but regardless of the name, it will make listening with decent headphones way better. No word on when it’s…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

This Is What One Shark Eating Another Looks Like

While out diving one day in the Great Barrier Reef, a team of scientists discovered a tasselled wobbegong shark chowing down on a cousin. Fortunately, they managed to take a photograph, and here it is. Usually, wobbegongs lie in wait on the sea floor for their prey to swim by, then ambush them, according to…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Boston Police Department’s Response to Anonymous is Hilarious

Earlier this month, Anonymous smashed the Boston Police Department’s website. It’s hard to retaliate against an organization of hackers, so the police department has done the next best thing: it’s made an ironic video and posted it on YouTube. https://gizmodo.com/anonymous-smashes-boston-police-departments-website-up-5881987 The original hack replaced the front page of the site with a message and, most…

Privacy & Security Jamie Condliffe

Exclusive Videos of the New Lego Lord of the Rings Sets

Lego has some really cool new stuff at their NYC Toy Fair booth, but I pounced on the new Lord of the Rings sets right away. I was able to record them quickly for your nerdgasmic pleasure. https://gizmodo.com/lego-lord-of-the-rings-sets-first-look-they-are-awesom-5882399 Here are all the details and my impressions: 9489 Gandalf Arrives The simplest of all the new…

Movies Jesus Diaz

What Is Google’s New “Next Generation Personal Communication Device”?

Google is, apparently, developing a new music streaming service. But new reports suggest that it is also simultaneously trialling a “next generation personal communication device” with its employees. https://gizmodo.com/wsj-google-making-airplay-for-android-5883836 According to FCC applications cited by Engadget, Google wants to evaluate the “the throughput and stability of the home Wi-Fi networks that will support the device,”…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Microsoft Store India Hacked, Passwords Leaked

Another day, another technology giant hacked. This time, it’s Microsoft’s Indian web store that’s been attacked by the EvilShadow team. The big problem: Microsoft was storing passwords as plain text. WP Sauce reports that the attack happened yesterday, with the EvilShadow team replacing the front page to Microsoft’s online India store with a page called…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Google’s New $120 Million Hardware Testing Labs

If Google’s Head-Up Display glasses and automated cars aren’t enough for you, here’s some good news: Google is pushing $120 million into new construction projects, many of which will be home to secret hardware testing facilities. https://gizmodo.com/google-could-soon-help-you-see-the-world-like-iron-man-5882798 Mercury News reports that a review of public records shows that Google is stumping up the cash to…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

On The Walking Dead, nobody’s feeling particularly friendly

The Walking Dead is back, and it’s ready to deal with the fallout from Hershel’s big secret. How will our gang of can-do survivors pick up the pieces? What’s Lori’s new hilarious nickname? And why the hell is this episode named “Nebraska?” Spoilers! As you may remember, the first half of The Walking Dead’s second…

Television Cyriaque Lamar

Lego Bruce Wayne Transformation Into Batman Transforms Adults Into Giddy Nerdy Kids

Why Is There an iPad In the Middle Of My Monopoly Board?

Dr. Seuss taxidermy is equal parts disturbing and charming

Why Space: 2099 Won’t Be a “Dark and Gritty” Reboot of Space: 1999

Apple Asks the Fair Labor Association to Check Out Its Chinese Labor Suppliers

A Giant Foam Ball Makes It Safe To Roll and Throw Your Phone

Kevin J. Anderson will novelize Rush’s new album

The Origin EON17-X May Be the Most Insane Laptop You Can Buy Right Now

PlayStation Vita Review: You Don’t Need Another Beautiful Smart Gadget

A Walking Dead star reveals why their character’s days may be numbered

These New Cool Lego Stormtroopers Minifigs Are Incredibly Detailed

The Spray-On Antenna That Boosts Reception Using Zero Power

Spotify’s iOS App Sounds Twice As Good Now

This Is What One Shark Eating Another Looks Like

Boston Police Department’s Response to Anonymous is Hilarious

Exclusive Videos of the New Lego Lord of the Rings Sets

What Is Google’s New “Next Generation Personal Communication Device”?

Microsoft Store India Hacked, Passwords Leaked

Google’s New $120 Million Hardware Testing Labs

On The Walking Dead, nobody’s feeling particularly friendly

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