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Has Philip K. Dick’s Disney Movie Been Shelved?

In April of ’08 Disney announced plans to animate Philip K. Dick‘s story The King of the Elves. Since then, there’s been very little news about the urban fantasy endeavor. Did Disney kill off their paranoid, twisted elf tale? It seemed that mouse house was interested in turning Dick’s story into a Lord of the…

Movies Meredith Woerner Dec 25

Dream Tales Giantess Images

Marilyn’s New Dress: Artist is PalComix, Story by DreamTales, Produced by Dream Tales Skyscraper Suzy: Artist is PalComix, Story by DreamTales, Produced by Dream Tales Skyscraper Suzy: Artist is PalComix, Story by DreamTales, Produced by Dream Tales Skyscraper Suzy: Artist is PalComix, Story by DreamTales, Produced by Dream Tales Gift of the Magi: Artist is…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 25

The Oceans Are Getting Louder

We all know carbon emissions are making our planet warmer. But the increase in carbon brings with it other surprising problems. More carbon apparently means low sounds travel farther underwater, making the ocean a noisier place to live and work. The reason is complex. Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide also means increased absorption of carbon in…

io9 StephenGoldmeier Dec 25

Katana Earbuds Show the World How I Feel When I Listen to LFO

For those moments when sane earphones just don’t cut it, consider these Crazy Earphones from Solid Alliance. Especially if that 243rd playing of Feliz Navidad makes you want to put a sword through your head. There’s also an arrow through an apple for when you’re feeling wacky, an ear earbud for your meta moods, and…

Tech News Brian Barrett Dec 25

The First Three-Dimensional Image of a Mandelbrot Fractal Is Stunning

Behold the “Mandelbulb.” This is a three-dimensional image created using the Mandelbrot set, a mathematical structure whose edges form fractals. The result is something that looks like an alien tree. Which isn’t surprising, since fractals emulate patterns in nature. According to Nature, this is the “first true three-dimensional representations of the Mandelbrot set.” It was…

io9 Annalee Newitz Dec 25

Glitter-Sized Solar Cells For Electricity-Producing Clothes

While it may look like some sort of metallic snowstorm, this is actually an assortment of tiny photovoltaic cells, each less than a millimeter across. And these minuscule cells could be the versatile, flexible future of solar power. The cells themselves, created at Sandia National Laboratories, are built using microelectronic and microelectromechanical processes, the same…

io9 StephenGoldmeier Dec 25

Celebrate Christmas With Your Own Angelic Murder Spree

Celebrate the birth of Jesus with an army of heavenly angels, slaughtering each other in the clouds. Legion brings in the yuletide cheer, with a new comic trailer and game. Don’t forget to reload after shooting granny. We’ve already shown you the pages from the Legion movie comic book. Now here’s the motion-comic trailer. Sadly…

Movies Meredith Woerner Dec 25

Goodbye N64 Kid, Hello Xbox 360 Kid

The joy experienced on Christmas morning is wonderful, to a point. If you take it too far, however, you end up looking crazy. And just think of the meltdown he’ll have when he gets his first RROD! [Funzine.nl via TDW] https://gizmodo.com/survey-xbox-360-failure-rate-is-over-50-people-dont-5339915

Tech News Adam Frucci Dec 25

Ornamented Spider Webs Are Better At Luring Prey

While we humans are sprucing up our homes for the holidays, one type of spider is adding decorative flourishes to its web to lure prey more effectively. Does that mean insects are affected by artistic sensibilities? According to a new study from the National University of Singapore, orb-weaver spiders will often include decorative touches in…

io9 StephenGoldmeier Dec 25

Asus’s E-Clean Robo Vacuum Has an Antibacterial Ultra Violet Beam

Asus’s subsidiary is coming out with this colorful robot vacuum called the E-Clean. It includes a bacterial killing UV light, a fragrance sprayer and remote control. It’s set for China and Taiwan only for a mere $150. [Wired]

Tech News Brian Lam Dec 25

The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone

The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don’t let the moment right after that, when you realize that it’s practically useless out of the box, cancel that out. Here’s everything you need to know: What You Need to Buy There are plenty of smartphone accessories that are worth considering, and a…

Tech News John Herrman Dec 25

Remember Your Inner Child Superhero

Remember the good old days, when you were a kid and felt like a superhero? So does “Growing up Heroes,” a blog collecting vintage shots of kids doing their heroic duty. Adorable vintage crimefighters… awesome. Growing Up Heroes [via Wired]

io9 StephenGoldmeier Dec 25

Read “The New Real,” A Novel Written In Real Time On io9

Earlier this month, the Canadian scifi author MCM wrote an entire novel on io9 over the weekend. And he got you to help him fill in crucial plot details in real time. Now you can read the whole thing. In case you missed it, we’ve got the whole novel for you, in order, just as…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz Dec 25

Aluratek Libre Budget Ebook Review

Ereaders are still at the point where the price is slightly too high and the functionality is slightly too low to purchase on a whim. Aluratek’s LCD-based reader, however, offers a damn low price but sacrifices functionality in return. The Price: $180 The Verdict: Relatively cheap, compared to the major ereader brands, but it’s probably…

Reviews Jason Chen Dec 25

Today We Salute You…Guy Who Crammed a Mac Mini, Subwoofer and Coffeemaker Into an Old iMac

The iMac CS: A Coffeemaker, Subwoofer and Mac Mini All-In-One. You don’t even know why you want it. This isn’t modder Klaus Diebel’s first experiment with the iMac case. In the past he has also used it to create a mailbox and a birdhouse. However, this design is far more ambitious—allowing you to use the…

Tech News Sean Fallon Dec 25

Twilight’s Bella Helps Celebrate 12 Days Of Christmas

We’ve loved all of Comics Alliance’s 12 Days of Christmas illustrations (Done by the fine folk of Portland’s Periscope Studio), but Steve Lieber‘s Seven-Bella-Swans-A-Swimming in particular is the kind of genius gift that keeps on giving. [Comics Alliance]

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Dec 25

Who Is Your Master Now?

If there’s one thing that Dollhouse’s cancellation has proven, it’s that Joss Whedon is no longer your Master. But who is waiting in the wings to get their name on your next devotional t-shirt? We consider some potentials; you vote. Geoff Johns Best known for his DC Comics work on titles like Action Comics, Green…

Movies Graeme McMillan Dec 25

What If Batman Were A Unicorn?

I’m sure you’ve often wondered what would happen if you combined the powers of a unicorn with those of Batman – or maybe a zombie? These t-shirts from Unicorns Rock turn your horned, horsey pal into everything that’s cool. Tees from Unicorns Rock are $19, with free shipping. Now that’s just rainbow barf magical. (I…

io9 Annalee Newitz Dec 25

Davies’ Doctor Who Revival Was A Miracle, But Its Ending Remains Uncertain

As Russell T. Davies’ reign as Doctor Who showrunner begins its ending with this weekend’s “The End of Time, Part One,” he’s looking back to five years ago and the terror of bringing the show back for the first time. Writing for the British Daily Telegraph, Davies says, It shouldn’t have worked. The things we…

Television Graeme McMillan Dec 25

10 Things You Must Do With Your New Mac

You got a new Mac for Christmas? Awesome. But don’t let Justin Long’s smarmy face fool you, it doesn’t just give you a warm hug and set itself up. Here are 10 things you need to do pronto: 1. Check Out Snow Leopard’s Interface Tweaks: They’re not life-altering, but Apple’s spiffed up the OS X…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Dec 25

Has Philip K. Dick’s Disney Movie Been Shelved?

Dream Tales Giantess Images

The Oceans Are Getting Louder

Katana Earbuds Show the World How I Feel When I Listen to LFO

The First Three-Dimensional Image of a Mandelbrot Fractal Is Stunning

Glitter-Sized Solar Cells For Electricity-Producing Clothes

Celebrate Christmas With Your Own Angelic Murder Spree

Goodbye N64 Kid, Hello Xbox 360 Kid

Ornamented Spider Webs Are Better At Luring Prey

Asus’s E-Clean Robo Vacuum Has an Antibacterial Ultra Violet Beam

The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone

Remember Your Inner Child Superhero

Read “The New Real,” A Novel Written In Real Time On io9

Aluratek Libre Budget Ebook Review

Today We Salute You…Guy Who Crammed a Mac Mini, Subwoofer and Coffeemaker Into an Old iMac

Twilight’s Bella Helps Celebrate 12 Days Of Christmas

Who Is Your Master Now?

What If Batman Were A Unicorn?

Davies’ Doctor Who Revival Was A Miracle, But Its Ending Remains Uncertain

10 Things You Must Do With Your New Mac

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