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Woman wrecks car because “a vampire was chasing her”

Here’s a new one. A woman in Colorado claims she saw a vampire on the road, causing her to throw the car in reverse and drive it into a canal. Guys, we can’t blame Twilight for everything. [NBC 11]

io9 Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

Your Gripes Star In Robyn’s New Interactive, 3D Music Video

Sassy songstress Robyn’s new single is a catalog of stuff that’s currently pissing her off: her email, her diet, her high heels, her boyfriend, and seemingly everything else. The song’s interactive video lets you add your own gripes via Twitter. The video, which was produced by Stopp and can be found on Robyn’s official site,…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jun 30 '10

Premature Ejaculation Aided With Use of Hypnosis iPad App

It’s a serious condition, premature ejaculation, so I’ll have no sniggering in row two please commenters. For $5, British hypnotherapist Darren Marks will help you “take control of your mind and body and become a great lover.” It features hypnosis sessions in both audio and video, which supposedly dissipates the anxiety and nerves that may…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 30 '10

Transparent taxidermy and x-ray critters

These specimens’ innards were dyed festively, and their epidermises and muscles were rendered see-through. You can read about the dyeing process here, but the Japanese translation is a little wonky. No matter, these translucent beasts are compelling in any language. [Core 77 via Design Blog Bird Yard]

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jun 30 '10

Small Game Shooting

Normally it’s the big game you have to worry about, but thankfully, when these two tiny animals attacked this wildlife photographer, someone was standing nearby to take the shot. [Buzz Feed]

Biology Kyle VanHemert Jun 30 '10

20 careers that will make the future less dystopian

The future is a beautiful place – and you can help make it that way, while picking up a paycheck at the same time. Here are 20 jobs that will help the human race avoid dystopia! We all want to make a difference in the world, and it would be awesome to be able to…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders and Kelly Faircloth Jun 30 '10

Wireless Expert On iPhone 4 Antenna: We Got a Problem

Richard Gaywood—Ph.D in wireless network planning from Cardiff University—has tested the iPhone 4 communications problem. Before, he thought there were no problems. Now, his conclusion is clear: “The iPhone 4 is a fantastic device but a lousy phone.” http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band Updated with new graphic showing the effect of Anandtech readings Gaywood performed various tests that analyzed…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 30 '10

First trailer for Space Pirate Captain Harlock film washes up

Check out the impressive space battle happening in Space Pirate Captain Harlock’s CG-animated movie trailer. The detail is there, right down to Harlock’s larger-than-life facial scar and the massive skull mounted on the front of his ship. The trailer was screened at the Tokyo Anime Fair, but all we’ve seen thus far are a few…

Anime Meredith Woerner Jun 30 '10

Three-legged dogs help robots learn to walk

No matter how perfectly designed, robots still run the risk of suffering a serious accident with no chance of repair. To figure out how robots could adjust to losing a limb, scientists are examining the remarkable adaptations of three-legged dogs. Dogs that lose a limb due to injury are forced to develop compensation strategies that…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 30 '10

Scientists discover remains of 17-meter-long sea monster

Imagine a creature as big as a sperm whale, with the instincts of a predator. That’s what scientists believe they’ve found, and they’re calling it “Leviathan.” BBC News has the story: Researchers have discovered the fossilised remains of an ancient whale with huge, fearsome teeth. Writing in the journal Nature, the scientists have dubbed the…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jun 30 '10

Every Hesitant Couple Needs Nintendo’s Antiquated Love Tester

Have you fallen head over heel for your girl, but worry she doesn’t return your affections? What you need is Nintendo’s Love Tester! Crafted from the hands of the Game & Watch creator in 1969, it tests your luuuurve. It’s back after 41 years, supposedly reissued because the mighty question of love remains to be…

Gadgets Kat Hannaford Jun 30 '10

Facebook App Updated for iOS 4

The Facebook app has gotten its iOS 4 facelift, with fast app switching and a few other goodies (Korean and Russian localizations, oh my!) making up the bulk of the improvements. There are also minor bug fixes and some higher-resolution icons. You can go ahead and pick Facebook 3.1.4 here. [Thanks, Casey!]

Tech News Brian Barrett Jun 30 '10

Cisco Promises Wi-Fi Flip, iOS4 App, And More

Turns out an enterprise tablet was just the beginning: Cisco today also announced plans for a Wi-Fi Flip cam, an iOS4 video client, and a media transcoder that would broker an end to the ongoing Apple-Flash spat. Busy day! https://gizmodo.com/ciscos-android-tablet-wants-to-be-the-ipad-for-suits-5575726 There aren’t many details available about each individual item, but here’s what we we know:…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jun 30 '10

Foursquare Privacy Hole Leaks Nearly a Million Check-Ins

If you needed a reminder of why you’re wary of location-based services, here’s one: A (thankfully good-intentioned) hacker was able to snag data from some 870,000 Foursquare check-ins—even ones set only to be visible to friends. Jesper Andersen built a website to exploit a hole in the “Who’s Been Here” section of Foursquare’s website, allowing…

Privacy & Security Kyle VanHemert Jun 30 '10

Runnur Bag Review: A Bandolier for a Sadly Select Few

The Runnur is a bandolier. Instead of carrying a full-sized bag or backpack around town, goes their thinking, why not tote a little sling with just a few pockets? Because it’s not very useful, is why. I’ve had the Runnur in my closet for something like six months—far too long. I don’t like presenting a…

Reviews Joel Johnson Jun 30 '10

Three ways that women are about to change the world

Now that women dominate the US workforce, will they become our new robot overlords? Nope. According to current labor statistics, they’ll be the new working class. Here are three ways a female working class could change the world. Image via Shutterstock. “Women’s jobs” will become everybody’s jobs In this month’s Atlantic cover story, Hanna Rosin…

io9 Annalee Newitz Jun 30 '10

The fanciful vehicular concept art of 1930s Japan

These illustrations from a 1936 issue of Shōnen Club magazine depict oddball modes of transport that were created for a design contest. Witness such never-to-be creations as the airplane-blade monorail and the tank-treaded speedboat! [Here via Pink Tentacle] Kikuzō Itō, 1936 Reiji Iizuka, 1936 Matsujirō Murakami, 1936 Gyosui Suzuki, 1936 Matsujirō Murakami, 1936

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jun 30 '10

Microsoft Kills Kin

Just six weeks after launch, Microsoft’s Kin, the social phone we wanted to love, is dead. Microsoft is ending its short life, sources close to Microsoft tell us. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-kin-the-perfect-phone-for-sidekick-fans-5515236 There won’t be a separate Kin product anymore. Effective immediately, Andy Lees is shoving the entire Kin team into the core Windows Phone 7 team, so…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 30 '10

Android App Tells You If Your Fruit Loops Are Safe To Eat

Kellog’s [sic] Recalled Products is a new Android app. It lets you scan the barcodes on Kellogg’s items, with the results compared against a recalled products database—so you know what’s edible and what may contain traces of glass/metal/human skin. It exists because Kellogg’s recently released a product recall for a wide range of its cereal…

Tech News Gary Cutlack Jun 30 '10

Amazon Is Buying Woot

Woot! Everyone’s favorite daily deal site has just been acquired by megaretailer Amazon. Like Zappos, it’ll operate autonomously and keep its offices, they’ll just be under the Amazon umbrella. Congrats, guys! [Woot] https://lifehacker.com/the-complete-guide-to-capturing-woot-off-loot-5501109

Commerce Adam Frucci Jun 30 '10

Woman wrecks car because “a vampire was chasing her”

Your Gripes Star In Robyn’s New Interactive, 3D Music Video

Premature Ejaculation Aided With Use of Hypnosis iPad App

Transparent taxidermy and x-ray critters

Small Game Shooting

20 careers that will make the future less dystopian

Wireless Expert On iPhone 4 Antenna: We Got a Problem

First trailer for Space Pirate Captain Harlock film washes up

Three-legged dogs help robots learn to walk

Scientists discover remains of 17-meter-long sea monster

Every Hesitant Couple Needs Nintendo’s Antiquated Love Tester

Facebook App Updated for iOS 4

Cisco Promises Wi-Fi Flip, iOS4 App, And More

Foursquare Privacy Hole Leaks Nearly a Million Check-Ins

Runnur Bag Review: A Bandolier for a Sadly Select Few

Three ways that women are about to change the world

The fanciful vehicular concept art of 1930s Japan

Microsoft Kills Kin

Android App Tells You If Your Fruit Loops Are Safe To Eat

Amazon Is Buying Woot

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