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The Saddest Nerd Wedding Photo Ever

While Danish Ubuntu Solutions Provider Martin Pihl’s marriage “wasn’t without hazzles”, he “juuuust had to check my e-mail before the ceremony.” You’ve got counseling! (Can I still make an AOL joke? I guess if people still use Ubuntu…) [MartinPihl.dk]

Tech News Joel Johnson

Five of the Best Tablets Revealed So Far

We’ve seen numerous announcements of tablet computers in recent weeks, as the R&D labs of the world push out their hastily assembled attempts at competing with Apple’s game-changing iPad. But are any of them up to the job? Last week alone saw ViewSonic, Toshiba and Samsung all officially unveil new models of keyboard-less computer, with…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

Say goodbye to True Blood and Eureka, but welcome back the Venture Bros.!

Sunday sees the season finale of True Blood and the return of the Venture Bros. There’s a new Mad Magazine cartoon show. Sexy spy show Nikita launches, and Cloverfield and Jumper have their network TV premieres. Your televisual future awaits! Today: Today sees the series premiere of a new show, Mad, which is based on…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Bye Bye Brain Says Hello to Windows Phone 7

It looks like Windows Phone 7 is going to have at least one pretty game on it when it arrives, in the shape of Bye Bye Brain—a 3D zombie-based tower defense game. Built using Microsoft’s free-to-everyone XNA development tools, Bye Bye Brain takes the appearance of the micro-management defense genre to the next level, letting…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

In the streets of Utrecht, cybernetic birds keep tabs on the populace

In streets of the Dutch city of Utrecht, cybernetic ravens and seagulls keep their ever-vigilant electronic eyes on citizens. Has Big Brother begun dabbling in fringe science? No, it’s just a mutant street art project by the artist duo Helden. Here’s how Helden (a.k.a. Thomas voor ‘t Hekke and Bas van Oerle) describe their camerabirds:…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

Tiny Solar Cells Can Rebuild Themselves

Minuscule solar cells that can fix themselves using the same building blocks as plant cells have been demonstrated, with our old friend the carbon nanotube one of the key components that holds these self-healing power units together. The photoelectrochemical cells, built from proteins, nanotubes and plant lipids, are clever enough technology to begin with, but…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

The Hunger Games movie has 3 possible directors, and Hit-Girl may play Katniss.

Can the internal monologue-heavy first Hunger Games book become a decent movie? We’re still not sure, but at least A-list people are getting involved — including Kick-Ass’ Chloe Moretz — and everybody’s calling it the possible next Twlight. https://gizmodo.com/whats-wrong-with-a-hunger-games-movie-5173093 According to Deadline, there are three directors in the running to adapt the first book: Gary…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Even though the TFT screen was mentioned the first time we heard (however unofficial) of the presence of a Samsung tablet, it was still disappointing to see there wasn’t actually a Super AMOLED in the final product. But why not? https://gizmodo.com/leaked-photo-of-samsung-galaxy-tab-shows-7-inch-android-5554446 As a Samsung exec told of in a Q&A session at IFA, they chose…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

Watch the Earth bloom with lights in this time-lapse movie taken from space

This movie was taken by Don Pettit on the International Space Station – it’s a time-lapse view of the Earth zooming by. You can see the northern lights glowing in the atmosphere, over illuminated cities. Gorgeous. Spotted on Geographile

io9 Annalee Newitz

Nokia Embraces Pamela Anderson, On Film

“Want to star alongside Pam in a short film?” is the question Nokia’s asking, as part of its promotional campaign for its forthcoming N8 smartphone. Pam’s perhaps not the unstoppable sex machine she once was, but… yes please. https://gizmodo.com/the-12-megapixel-photos-of-the-nokia-n8-5583085 A short film, entitled The Commuters, will be shot in London on September 20 using the…

Tech News Gary Cutlack

What’s up with the Halo movie these days?

Peter Jackson and Neil Blomkamp’s plans for a Halo movie fell apart (but yielded District 9), but that doesn’t mean that Microsoft’s uninterested in bringing the space marine franchise to the big screen. Over the weekend, Variety reported that despite the fact that Jackson and Blomkamp’s take on Master Chief fell apart, Microsoft is still…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar

First Reviews of Panasonic’s Lumix LX5 Are Very Positive

Both CNET and PhotographyBlog have pressed the shutter button on Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 in the past week, reviewing the new F2.0, 24mm Leica lens with 3.8x optical zoom and image processing engine. Canon’s S95 should be scared. [PhotographyBlog, CNET] https://gizmodo.com/panasonic-lumix-lx5-i-want-this-awesome-camera-so-badl-5592281

Reviews Kat Hannaford

After the animal uprising came the triumph of the Cat Labor Union

Today is Labor Day in North America. Though once it was a purely human holiday, now we’re joined by our uplifted animal comrades in celebrating organized labor. Working creatures of the world, unite! Happy Labor Day, fellow Canucks and Yankees, and don’t forget the cat food! This cat parade was painted by San Francisco artist…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz

Rumor patrol: Is Eminem really playing Batman 3’s Riddler? Plus Ridley Scott talks about the Alien prequel’s big questions!

Ridley Scott will be digging deep into the nasty origins of the aliens for his prequel. Duncan Jones talks Source Code, director Mark Romanek explains why Never Let Me Go doesn’t feel scifi, and some awesomely convoluted Transformers rumors. Spoilervana! Alien Prequel: Ridley Scott explains the central questions his two-part, 3-D prequel will address: “The…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins

Five Reasons Why Best-Selling Authors Are Going Direct

Many best-selling authors are going direct by publishing through epublishers instead of traditional publishing companies. Here’s why. The latest news has reflected a shift in best-selling authors who publish their manuscripts through epublishers rather than traditional publishing companies, and it’s for a good reason. Readers are chomping at the bits for ebooks. Just recently the…

Tech News Michael Ashley

LG’s Optimus 7 Windows Phone Will Have One-Touch DLNA Support

Shown off rather unofficially at IFA was LG’s Windows Phone 7 handset, the Optimus 7, aka the E900, a QWERTY slider with the company’s new DLNA support for sharing media to the TVs or home audio systems. While LG still hasn’t formally introduced the Optimus 7, it was on show at IFA, streaming photos, video…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Clumsy Watch-Wearers Rejoice Over Nixon’s Gunship Watches

Most paintjobs give a little wear and tear over the years, but inevitably end up looking like an upgrade is on the cards. Nixon’s painted their new Gunship Collection with paint designed to rub off, looking even better over time. It’s actually a matte finish, which helps the watches look designer-distressed, much like that favorite…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

A Samsung product exec told the WSJ that the Galaxy Tab would retail for between $200 – $300 in the US, but over on Amazon Germany, a 799 Euro price-tag has been affixed to the tablet. https://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-tab-runs-froyo-has-flash-and-measures-5627498 That’s a hefty figure, I’m sure you’ll agree, but I’m sure one popular method of purchasing the Galaxy…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford

T-Mobile and Orange Will Allow UK Customers to Access Both Networks

When the merger between T-Mobile and Orange was confirmed as Everything Everywhere, it wasn’t too clear whether customers of each network would be able to access the other’s infrastructure. Today’s news from the mega-network camp will be the best news any poor T-Mobile customer will have heard all month. Greater 3G coverage, at no extra…

Tech News Kat Hannaford

iPod Touch Contains Motor for Vibrating FaceTime Alerts

Missed in the FCC teardown, it appears the latest iPod Touch has a puzzling new addition to its family of components: a vibrating motor? Apple claims it’s for alerting a user to a FaceTime request. [iPodTouchFans via 9to5Mac via MacRumors] https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-ipod-touch-torn-apart-by-the-fcc-5628597

Tech News Kat Hannaford

The Saddest Nerd Wedding Photo Ever

Five of the Best Tablets Revealed So Far

Say goodbye to True Blood and Eureka, but welcome back the Venture Bros.!

Bye Bye Brain Says Hello to Windows Phone 7

In the streets of Utrecht, cybernetic birds keep tabs on the populace

Tiny Solar Cells Can Rebuild Themselves

The Hunger Games movie has 3 possible directors, and Hit-Girl may play Katniss.

Why Did Samsung Use Super TFT Instead of Super AMOLED for Its Galaxy Tab?

Watch the Earth bloom with lights in this time-lapse movie taken from space

Nokia Embraces Pamela Anderson, On Film

What’s up with the Halo movie these days?

First Reviews of Panasonic’s Lumix LX5 Are Very Positive

After the animal uprising came the triumph of the Cat Labor Union

Rumor patrol: Is Eminem really playing Batman 3’s Riddler? Plus Ridley Scott talks about the Alien prequel’s big questions!

Five Reasons Why Best-Selling Authors Are Going Direct

LG’s Optimus 7 Windows Phone Will Have One-Touch DLNA Support

Clumsy Watch-Wearers Rejoice Over Nixon’s Gunship Watches

Samsung Galaxy Tab Listed for $1,030 on German Amazon

T-Mobile and Orange Will Allow UK Customers to Access Both Networks

iPod Touch Contains Motor for Vibrating FaceTime Alerts

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