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“Tooth And Claw” Proves That Dragons Trump Zombies

Everybody thinks that Pride And Prejudice And Zombies is a nifty new mash-up invention. But the the original monster mash-up book was Jo Walton’s Tooth and Claw, a 19th century novel of manners, with dragon protagonists. Walton published Tooth And Claw several years ago – long before the current craze for monsters in drawing rooms.…

Books & Comics Annalee Newitz

Ketchup and Mustard Dispenser Are Grosser than Gross

There’s something terribly wrong and at the same time impossibly charming about these Ketchup Charlie and Mustard Marvin spread heads. They are even better on video: For $4 each, the Peter Pan in me can’t resist the urge to buy. And squeeze. [Perpetual Kid and Perpetual Kid via Walyou]

Tech News Jesus Diaz

The Tip Jar: Science Fiction’s New Revenue Source?

Traditional publishing’s decline, and the severe hardship of our ongoing econom-ick, are forcing writers to do what they do best: get creative. Urban fantasy author Tim Pratt has joined Catherynne M. Valente in publishing serialized fiction online, relying on donations. Pratt is publishing The Bone Shop, a serialized novella starring Marla Mason, the hero of…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

Nokia E72 Hands On: Like E71, But More Better

Nokia’s E72 is just like the E71, but improved in lots of little ways: Same solid feel, but with tweaks like a less crowded d-pad that’s an optical trackpad too. Now if Nokia can just sell it for $99 too. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-e72-and-5530-xpressmusic-are-now-official-5290734

Tech News Matt Buchanan

The new, unmistakable Audi Q5

Introducing the new Audi Q5: Performance, luxury and functionality meet unmistakable design. With features like piercing LED lighting, a distinctive front grille and quattro® all-wheel drive, you no longer have to compromise when it comes to crossovers.

Tech News Chrissie Lamond

Has The Print Magazine Circulation Crash Started To Level Off?

Here’s what passes for good news in the world of print science-fiction magazines: the “big three” magazines only saw circulation declines in the low single digits in 2008, compared with double-digit declines in recent years. Warren Ellis searched through the new edition of Gardner Dozois‘ latest Year’s Best Science Fiction volume, and found the latest…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

13 Ways of Looking at Apollo

The anniversary of Apollo’s historic landing on the moon is coming up next month, and everyone from science historians to poets are reminiscing. Writer Matthew Battles has a fascinating essay about how space travel prepares us to be cyborgs. Battles recently published “13 Ways of Looking at Apollo” in the new online journal Hilobrow (edited…

io9 Annalee Newitz

USS Enterprise Bong Follows My Prime Directive Precisely

Some intrepid Trekkie/stoner decided to combine his two favorite things, creating this awesome USS Enterprise bong. The movie didn’t need any help being entertaining, but this certainly won’t hurt. [What-a-Bong Via io9] https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-review-5226460

Space & Spaceflight Adam Frucci

Just Where Can North Korea’s Missiles Hit?

This Guardian report says that North Korea would hit the United States with a “fire shower” of nukes if we attack first. But how far can NK deliver the 5-7 nukes that they’re currently suspected of having? According to Wikipedia, it depends. If they’re using the short to medium range missiles, it’s probably going to…

Tech News Jason Chen

Atlas’ Agents Save Your Day

Feel like you need a little something unusual to get you through your workday slump? Marvel Comics have you covered, with a free digital issue of Agents of Atlas, their great modern pulp antidote to depressing superheroes and slow Thursdays. For those who’ve yet to experience the particular charm of the Agents, they’re a group…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan

The Meatball Grill Basket Changes Everything

When was the last time you visited Willams-Sonoma? Yeah, they’re expensive, but no one else is offering a product to grill your meatballs. Besides, sometimes they have food samples in there. Indeed, meatball subs and spaghetti can now enjoy that smokey grilled flavor we all know and love with this innovative basket. It keeps your…

Tech News Sean Fallon

This iPhone is Freakin’ Hilarious

YouTube and Safari really hit it out of the park for me. [imgur via Digg]

Tech News Sean Fallon

Why We Love Spoilers

When you know what’s coming next in your favorite TV or movie series, does it ruin your enjoyment? Do the plot twists fall flat? We don’t think so. In fact, spoilers fuel our love for thrilling science fiction stories. Oh, and there are spoilers in this post, but only fairly old ones. Like, who’s in…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

iFixit Banana Teardown Reveals Yellow Components

iFixit got an exclusive look into a banana today, doing one of their teardowns. The results are interesting, but I’m disappointed there’s no bill of materials and cost breakdown. What’s the deal? Do they get paid by Dole? Come on, all I want to know is how much do they really cost. They are turning…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Gadget Deals of the Day

Week’s not over yet, but these gaming deals today will get you there! Still staring at that outdated CRT? Dell’s got some LCD deals for you. Finally, for tobacco fans, Indian Snuff, to be taken orally or up your nose! Update: Dell LCD deals are dead, thanks for the heads up everyone! Computers and Peripherals:…

Tech News Johnny Tzeng

Science Still Cannot Explain Why Women Sleep Around

Seed beetles are polyandrous – females mate with multiple males, and choose which sperm will fertilize their eggs afterward. Scientists long believed they did this to get the best sperm. But a new study shows the fittest males always lose. A study published today in Science details a series of careful experiments Swedish researchers conducted…

io9 Annalee Newitz

There’s Probably a Market for this DIY iPhone Tripod

Now that the iPhone 3GS snaps 3MP stills and shoots video, it’s in dire need of ridiculously large tripod accessories. So one modder/videographer took matters into his own hands. He gutted an old Nikon point and shoot for its tripod screw mount, then glued it to one of those cup holder iPhone bases that you…

Tech News Mark Wilson

AT&T’s iPhone App Brings Remote DVR Scheduling To U-Verse Customers

If you happen to be a U-Verse customer, AT&T has an app for you. AT&T Remote Mobile Access allows iPhone / iPod Touch users to control their DVR remotely. Much like the offering from DirecTV, U-Verse subscribers can browse through channels and set recordings to their home DVR. You can also search with filters and…

Tech News Sean Fallon

What Makes Young Galaxies Stop Growing?

Eventually a galaxy has to grow up and settle down, and stop throwing superheated gas around all over the place. And now astrophysicists have figured out how the glowing “superblobs” around galaxies help to make this happen. Scientists now believe that the supermassive black holes at the center of young galaxies throw off immense heat…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Drugged Out Wallabies Are Trying To Get In Touch With Aliens

Don’t waste another second attempting to decode Aussie crop circles — the alien mystery has been solved. They are, in fact, just a gang of no-good wallabies getting high and running around in circles. If aliens come to Earth, you can bet they’ll be looking for a new dealer. Turns out the wallabies of Tasmania…

io9 Meredith Woerner

“Tooth And Claw” Proves That Dragons Trump Zombies

Ketchup and Mustard Dispenser Are Grosser than Gross

The Tip Jar: Science Fiction’s New Revenue Source?

Nokia E72 Hands On: Like E71, But More Better

The new, unmistakable Audi Q5

Has The Print Magazine Circulation Crash Started To Level Off?

13 Ways of Looking at Apollo

USS Enterprise Bong Follows My Prime Directive Precisely

Just Where Can North Korea’s Missiles Hit?

Atlas’ Agents Save Your Day

The Meatball Grill Basket Changes Everything

This iPhone is Freakin’ Hilarious

Why We Love Spoilers

iFixit Banana Teardown Reveals Yellow Components

Gadget Deals of the Day

Science Still Cannot Explain Why Women Sleep Around

There’s Probably a Market for this DIY iPhone Tripod

AT&T’s iPhone App Brings Remote DVR Scheduling To U-Verse Customers

What Makes Young Galaxies Stop Growing?

Drugged Out Wallabies Are Trying To Get In Touch With Aliens

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