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The upcoming Judge Dredd movie is simply “Dredd,” will be “neo-noir action”

The 2012 Judge Dredd film starring Karl “Éomer Bones” Urban has a new title — Dredd — and a new plot synopsis. Also, Olivia Thirlby of Juno has signed on as the psychic Judge Anderson. Here’s the synopsis of the $45 million film from IM Global: DREDD takes us to the wild streets of Mega…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 4

An amnesiac zombie teams up with a hyperactive paranormal detective

Hanna is Not a Boy’s Name stars a nameless zombie employed by a bouncing-off-the-walls hyper detective. Together, they investigate offbeat paranormal mysteries — and try not to get too many people killed in the process. One gloomy night, a zombie appears on the door of Hanna Falk Cross, paranormal detective, looking for a job. He’s…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 4

This Video Attack of Google’s (and Eric Schmidt) Stance On Privacy Aired On A Jumbotron In Times Square

In the video, Eric Schmidt is caricatured as a creepy ice cream salesman who offers free Google ice cream in exchange for a full body scan. It was funded by ConsumerWatchdog and aired on a jumbotron in Times Square. The video was made to raise awareness of Google’s privacy issues and I guess it sorta…

Tech News Casey Chan Sep 4

How To Invite Your Entire Apartment Building To Your Party

Turns out, it’s really easy to get your entire building to come to your party. Just rename your Wi-Fi network to PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT APT #434 and watch all the tech-savvy folks roll in. [Reddit via BuzzFeed]

Tech News Casey Chan Sep 4

All’s Fair at the Fair (1938)

In this 1938 short animation by the Fleischer Brothers, the world of the future is imagined as a wondrous place filled with automated cityscapes and robotic barbers. The 1938/39 New York World’s Fair captured the imagination of an era. A great deal has been written about “The World of Tomorrow” and its cultural impact, ending…

io9 Cory Gross - Voyages Extraordinaire Sep 4

Kanye’s “Apology” Tweets: Edited into Letter Form

The ‘tubes are buzzing this AM with Kanye’s two-hour Twitterized heart-dump. Pure and honest (?), it was also hard to follow. So I edited it. Lightly. Because even Kanye West needs an editor, and dude, we media aren’t so bad. Man I love Twitter. I’ve always been at the mercy of the press, but no…

Tech News Joe Brown Sep 4

What science fiction and horror flicks are on Hulu these days?

Hulu’s scifi and horror pages are chock full of worthwhile movies, even if the selection skews towards the ridiculous and low-budget. Here’s the cream of the crop. Apologies to our international readers! – Krull: It inspired some weird weddings! – Real Genius: A futurist classic! – Ultraviolet: Dystopian sexy vampires! – Short Circuit: 1980s robots…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 4

Fictional business cards to fill your scifi Rolodex

Yesterday, we showed you how the corporate websites for science fiction companies might look. But what about their business cards? Designer Fernando Reza has imagined Rolodex fodder for starship researchers, henchmen, and the folks who sweep up zombie guts. https://gizmodo.com/websites-for-scifis-most-famous-evil-corporations-base-5629216 Reza’s Fro Designs is offering 20 limited edition prints of “Day Jobs,” a collection of…

io9 Lauren Davis Sep 4

It’s Not Too Late to Grab Some Gear for Labor Day!

It’s Labor Day weekend-three days of family obligations and hectic travel! How do you make it bearable? Pick up some new gear, of course. Here are a couple of recent products you could use to enhance your weekend. Manhattan Gas BBQ Grill: This might be your last opportunity to grill until the spring, so you…

Tech News Christina Bonnington Sep 4

The 10 strangest creative liberties ever taken on superhero TV shows

When a superhero makes the jump from comics to TV, you anticipate that the show will deviate from the source material somewhat. What you don’t expect is Spider-Man piloting a giant robot or the Thing hanging out with Fred Flintstone. Here are 10 superhero TV shows that played it fast and loose with their characters’…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 4

The World’s Biggest Water Balloon Fight Will Make Anyone Smile

120,000 water balloons, 4,000 happy people, and one very cute song. If the combination of those things doesn’t bring a smile to your face, then I don’t know what will. This is the music video for a song called “You Always Make Me Smile” by Kyle Andrews and in it we’re seeing an attempt to…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Sep 4

Surfing Earth’s Magnetic Field With a Giant Space Ribbon

A Japanese rocket unfurled a 300-metre-long ribbon in space on Monday, testing technology that could one day allow spacecraft to navigate by surfing Earth’s magnetic field. Conventional spacecraft have to burn fuel to manoeuvre in orbit. But the fuel adds weight and cost to the launch and eventually gets used up, limiting the probes’ lifetime.…

Space & Spaceflight Kyle VanHemert Sep 4

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Gets Torn Apart

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy was among the first game consoles to display “true 3D graphics” and a cherished part of many childhoods. It’s also the “coolest device” the iFixIt crew has ever taken apart and it’s easy to see why. For those unfamiliar with the Virtual Boy, here are some of the highlights courtesy of iFixIt:…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Sep 4

iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th

If you go over to Apple’s UK site, you’re sure of a big surprise: they’re listing the iOS 4.1 software update as being released September 8th. The US site still says “coming soon.” [Apple UK] https://gizmodo.com/what-ios-4-1-does-for-you-5627602

Tech News Kat Hannaford Sep 4

Europeans Get Their Limited Edition Inception Blu-Ray Sets In A Briefcase

Remember the gadgets that put people to sleep in Inception? The European limited edition Inception Blu-Ray set is packaged in briefcases just like the ones that housed those devices. There’s even a totem included, but I wouldn’t trust it. The Blu-Ray set will be available on December 6 and cost about $46. There’s no word…

Movies Rosa Golijan Sep 3

Check if Your Bus is On Time Via QR Codes at DC Bus Stops

Starting today, DC area bus stops are being treated with a bit of augmented reality. Smartphone users can get up-to-the-minute status reports and traffic updates for the bus they’re waiting for by using a QR reading app. Convenient! [ReadWriteWeb]

Tech News Christina Bonnington Sep 3

You Won’t Find This Motorhome in Any Trailer Park

I’m not a fan of motorhomes, but I will absolutely say yes to the gloriously naff and shiny Futuria, a luxury trailer that includes bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, a jacuzzi on a 11-foot roof teak-floored terrace, and a car garage: The monster was presented on August 27 at the Dusseldorf’s Caravan Salon 2010. It also also…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 3

Mad Catz Tips Green Beret to Call of Duty: Spec Ops With Limited Edition Headsets

Mad Catz has debuted a new line of gaming headsets for the launch of Call of Duty: Spec Ops. Coming in varieties for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC commandos, the headsets feature 5.1 Dolby Digital sound and detachable microphones. Mad Catz will be selling the console versions in both true or virtual 5.1 setups,…

Tech News Sam Biddle Sep 3

Yes, That’s a Horse Inside an Apple Store

Did you know the one of the horse who goes into the Apple Store? Update: For those who thought this was a Photoshop, reader Chris Laseter sent us a close up. Yes, that looks like a horse’s ass indeed. The little pony is real too. Chris tells us more about it: “It is a one-to-one…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Sep 3

The Struggle To Find Where The Sticky Tape Begins Could Be Over

Whenever I use sticky tape, I find myself struggling to figure where it begins—mostly because I don’t use tape dispensers or mark the ends—but my struggle might be over thanks to this new tape concept. The V-Tape concept design is pretty basic. It’s just a plain ol’ roll of tape with a little v-shaped cut…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Sep 3

The upcoming Judge Dredd movie is simply “Dredd,” will be “neo-noir action”

An amnesiac zombie teams up with a hyperactive paranormal detective

This Video Attack of Google’s (and Eric Schmidt) Stance On Privacy Aired On A Jumbotron In Times Square

How To Invite Your Entire Apartment Building To Your Party

All’s Fair at the Fair (1938)

Kanye’s “Apology” Tweets: Edited into Letter Form

What science fiction and horror flicks are on Hulu these days?

Fictional business cards to fill your scifi Rolodex

It’s Not Too Late to Grab Some Gear for Labor Day!

The 10 strangest creative liberties ever taken on superhero TV shows

The World’s Biggest Water Balloon Fight Will Make Anyone Smile

Surfing Earth’s Magnetic Field With a Giant Space Ribbon

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Gets Torn Apart

iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th

Europeans Get Their Limited Edition Inception Blu-Ray Sets In A Briefcase

Check if Your Bus is On Time Via QR Codes at DC Bus Stops

You Won’t Find This Motorhome in Any Trailer Park

Mad Catz Tips Green Beret to Call of Duty: Spec Ops With Limited Edition Headsets

Yes, That’s a Horse Inside an Apple Store

The Struggle To Find Where The Sticky Tape Begins Could Be Over

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