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Mysterious ball of space junk, Queensland, Australia Chang’e II’s Rocket Returns to Earth in Rural China Russian booster rocket debris Space debris map Delta 2 Rocket debris collected in South Africa Parts of decayed satellite near Cape Town, South Africa Titanium rocket motor casing, Saudi Arabia Space Junk raining down on Siberia Skylab fragment with…

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Japan’s Quake Actually a Stunning 9.0

If you thought today’s news couldn’t be any more shocking, prepare for a slight shock upgrade—the quake that’s rocked Japan was actually a 9.0 on the Richter Scale. The most powerful in Japanese history. [New Scientist]

Tech News Sam Biddle

Pick Up Great Unlockable Deals by Checking Into Places on Google Latitude

“Foursquare who?” asks Google, as they roll out 60 check-in offers in Austin, Texas, to coincide with the SXSW nerdfest. All users have to do is check into the business, say a cafe, and see if they’re offering any special deals. Over time, you will be awarded special status, as either a “Regular,” “VIP” or…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

See Japan’s Massive Underwater Earthquake Ripple Across the World

The photos and footage of the disaster are chilling enough—but sometimes letting ourselves be in awe of nature is even more powerful. This tsunami projection from NOAA shows the quake’s predicted energy launching through the very planet itself.

Tech News Sam Biddle

Foursquare Users Can Check-Into Places Using NFC

Having just been updated to version 3.0, Foursquare has revealed that the app can now check-in users via NFC. While there aren’t many phones out with inbuilt NFC at the moment, the blue badge check-in points are going to really help businesses lure customers in in the future. [NFC World via SlashGear]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Mars Needs Moms: Better Than You’re Expecting

Mars Needs Moms is a decent movie. Maybe even a pretty good movie. But nobody seems excited about it, and that’s probably because it was made using Robert Zemeckis’ motion-capture process, as used in Polar Express and Christmas Carol. But you’re missing out on a film that’s actually pretty fun, if you damn this movie…

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Instagram Gets a Tilt-Shift Effect and a More Useful News Feed

Instagram, the popular (and ever getting more popular) photo sharing app, just got a nice new update for SXSW (because if you’ve got a “cool” app and you’re not updating it for SXSW, then you might as well just shut down shop altogether). First, for photos, there’s a new tilt-shift effect, resulting in those sort…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Where and When Can I Buy the iPad 2? (Updated)

The iPad 2 is out today, March 11th. Do you know where you’re going to buy one from? Do you know who’s selling them? We’ll tell you all you need to know right here. So Where Can I Buy One? At your local Apple Store, of course. But the usual big brick and mortar stores,…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle reboot sneak peek looks troubling

If you thought the new rebooted TMNT series was going to look like this released image, you’ve been tricked. EW has a short clip of the new CG Turtles in action. We’re worried about the rebirth of NYC’s mutants.

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Design From the Ground Up These $480 Transparent Hard Drives

I hadn’t realized before just how much design work can go into building an external hard drive. Granted, these are $480 drives, so definitely a step or two above the Western Digital littering your desk. Everything from the top cover to the bottom cover can be customized by purchasers, with the grilles and threads as…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

What are the most aggressive ants in the world?

When groups of red wood ants interact and fight, the smaller groups fight harder and take more casualties. Ants are one of the few non-human animals that engages in close-contact group battles, and how they fight is directly linked to the makeup of that group. In a study published this week by the Royal Society,…

io9 Tim Barribeau

Cherie Priest is a Steampunk in Episode 6 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy

Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker, joins us to talk about Steampunk, theology, and Seattle’s Underground in this rerun of episode 6 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy. Plus Dave and John talk Sherlock Holmes. Art by Jon Foster The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy is hosted by John Joseph Adams and David Barr Kirtley.…

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Motorola Xooms Will Receive Software Update Today, Enabling Flash Download for the 18th

Verizon Wireless is pushing out a software update for Motorola Xooms today, which will allow users to download Flash Player 10.2 from the Android Market when it becomes available next Friday, the 18th of March. The update also includes clock adjustments for daylight savings time. [Verizon]

Tech News Kat Hannaford

These Indestructible Rubber Speakers Amplify Your Earbuds to 80dB

There are plenty of situations which warrant music but aren’t exactly conducive to real speakers, vacations and day trips foremost among them. Tembo Trunks, a Kickstarter project conceived by two Australian brothers on holiday in Africa, looks to be the perfect acoustic compromise. Click to view The Trunks are collapsible silicone cones that function as…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Discover the supernatural ghetto of Manhattan, in Right Hand Magic

What if, alongside all the other huddled masses yearning to breathe free, Manhattan’s immigrant groups had included witches, Centaurs, and other figures from world folklore? That’s the premise of Right Hand Magic, Nancy Collins’s latest urban fantasy. Spoilers ahead… In search of a new studio at a reasonable price, struggling sculptor Tate stumbles across ad…

io9 Kelly Faircloth

The Japanese Earthquake: How to Respond and Stay Informed (Updating)

The quake and subsequently devastating tsunami in Japan has readers and viewers around the world reeling. It’s a terrifying spectacle, for sure—but it’s important to stay calm and take action. Here’s how to stay updated, and help out: If you’re worried about an American citizen in Japan (or are one), contact the US Department of…

Tech News Sam Biddle

The 10 Craziest Costumes Gary Oldman Ever Wore

Gary Oldman, who plays the purple-robed, silver-fingernailed priest in Red Riding Hood, is a renowned and talented actor. And as such, has had myriad opportunities to make a fool of himself. That he has only done so sartorially is a credit to the man, but doesn’t let him off the hook. Here’s the craziest, silliest,…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell

The Smurfs trailer will make you smurf in your mouth

The brand new Smurfs trailer is horrifying as hell. See what the cartoon cat Azrael will look like in real life. Or sneak a look at a Smurfette upskirt! It’s all pretty horrific, so enjoy! Here’s a little screengrab I snapped of Gargamel’s sidekick. Watching a cat laugh may be the most unpleasant thing I’ve…

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The Japan Earthquake Seen by Millions of Digital Cameras (Updating Live)

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan today and a zillion-strong army of Japanese digital cameras and cellphones were ready to record its effects. This is it, as seen by the digital eyes of those who have suffered the shock. Last updated: 12 PM EST Tuesday, March 29th, 2011. Videos shown in reverse chronological order. Clearly,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Boost Your iPad’s Ego With This Laser Cut Cherry Wood Stand

There are plenty of nice iPad stands—the flashy Joule, say, or the utilitarian Compass—but there’s nothing wrong with wanting to see a little wood grain behind your tablet’s sleek metal lines. This gorgeous iPad stand from Etsy user Ideasinwood is laser cut from Pennsylvania cherry, inlaid with a nice floral design, and has two sets…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert

Oobject Space Junk Gallery

Japan’s Quake Actually a Stunning 9.0

Pick Up Great Unlockable Deals by Checking Into Places on Google Latitude

See Japan’s Massive Underwater Earthquake Ripple Across the World

Foursquare Users Can Check-Into Places Using NFC

Mars Needs Moms: Better Than You’re Expecting

Instagram Gets a Tilt-Shift Effect and a More Useful News Feed

Where and When Can I Buy the iPad 2? (Updated)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle reboot sneak peek looks troubling

Design From the Ground Up These $480 Transparent Hard Drives

What are the most aggressive ants in the world?

Cherie Priest is a Steampunk in Episode 6 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy

Motorola Xooms Will Receive Software Update Today, Enabling Flash Download for the 18th

These Indestructible Rubber Speakers Amplify Your Earbuds to 80dB

Discover the supernatural ghetto of Manhattan, in Right Hand Magic

The Japanese Earthquake: How to Respond and Stay Informed (Updating)

The 10 Craziest Costumes Gary Oldman Ever Wore

The Smurfs trailer will make you smurf in your mouth

The Japan Earthquake Seen by Millions of Digital Cameras (Updating Live)

Boost Your iPad’s Ego With This Laser Cut Cherry Wood Stand

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