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The Criminal Lives Of Failed Science Fiction Authors

Hungry for stories about the nefarious deeds of S.F. authors? Then you’ll love this lushly-illustrated manga about a Japanese author who pretends to be the long-lost heir to a fortune – and squanders the money creating a bizarro island paradise. Fabled graphic novel publisher Last Gasp announced this week that they will be publishing a…

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Buzz Lightyear Robot Responds to Voice Commands, Requires Little Imagination

I checked out the new Buzz Lightyear robot today, which is selling this Fall for $130-$150, and it proved that robot toys still have a bit to go before they’re really awesome. There’s some cool stuff to this toy, to be sure. It has original Tim Allen voice work, which is nice, and it’s obviously…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Sleeper Offers Classic Noir Pessimism

Now that it’s being turned into a movie for Tom Cruise, DC Comics have issued a new edition of forgotten superhero classic Sleeper. But how does it hold up, seven years later? Plus, an exclusive Q&A with writer Ed Brubaker. https://gizmodo.com/ed-brubaker-on-sleeper-5293096 The sleeper of the title is Holden Carver – dig the dual allusion to…

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Ed Brubaker On Sleeper

How did Sleeper come about? Did [DC imprint] Wildstorm come to you asking for a pitch, or was this something you’d been trying to do for years? [Editor] Scott Dunbier and [Wildstorm VP] Jim Lee really liked the pitch I gave them for [earlier Brubaker series] Point Blank, and so Scott asked me to come…

io9 Graeme McMillan

Sonic Black Hole Swallows Every Sound It Hears

Imagine a giant tank that can roll into town emitting literally no sound. This could be the future of stealth warfare. Scientists have recently devised a “sonic black hole;” any sound that passes its edge can never come out again. The Technion in Israel developed this “black hole,” creating a well into which air flows…

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Full Size Gundam Video: It Moves! It Moves!

Yes, not only it looks amazing at night but the full size Gundam protecting Tokyo right now actually moves, as this video shows. You can check all its details up close in these videos: https://gizmodo.com/activated-full-size-gundam-robot-looks-totally-absofri-5289548 Gundam under construction Gundam details More perspectives

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Batman Vs. Dr. Horrible… The Musical?

Dr. Horrible himself, Neil Patrick Harris, will guest-star on an upcoming episode of the colorful animated series Batman: The Brave And The Bold. And just like Joss Whedon‘s internet sensation Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog, the episode will be a musical! Sadly, NPH won’t actually be playing Dr. Horrible, since that would probably fracture the space-time…

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First Spaceport Ever Begins Construction this Friday

This newly-released image shows the sun rising over Spaceport America. It hasn’t been built yet, but construction starts this Friday. It will be the beginning of the real future, the stuff dreams are made of.* https://gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-reach-the-stars-and-we-will-5247705 Spaceport America will be the first spaceport in history, and it will host commercial operations by private space travel…

Space & Spaceflight Jesus Diaz

A Rash of Bizarre UFO Abductions in Australia

The inter-webs are buzzing with reports that countless people in Australia are claiming aliens abducted them and took them to some kind of medical facility over the Blue Mountains. George, a bank manager in Sydney, Australia, told a reporter: I had the window wide open and was lying in my bed next to it trying…

io9 Annalee Newitz

What Do You Think Of iPhone OS 3.0?

You already know what we think, but now that you have had some time to play around with the new iPhone OS 3.0, what are your impressions on both its major features and the update overall? https://gizmodo.com/iphone-os-3-0-software-review-what-to-expect-5292789 Is 3.0 Any Faster?(online surveys) How Is OS 3.0 In Terms Of Stability?(surveys) How Are Push Notifications in…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Senator Kerry Doesn’t Like Apple-AT&T Exclusive iPhone Deal

Presidential race loser and US Senator John Kerry (remember him?) has sent a note to the FCC basically asking why AT&T has an exclusive iPhone contract with Apple. Two years after its introduction? This horse is late to the race: We ask that you examine this issue carefully and act expeditiously should you find that…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Intel Explains ‘Simplified’ Core i3, i5, i7 Brand Structure

Wisely, Intel has decided to simplify their overly complex brand structure by boiling things down into three main categories: “entry-level (Intel Core i3), mid-level (Intel Core i5), and high-level (Intel Core i7).” Intel spokesman Bill Calder notes: …we are focusing our strategy around a primary ‘hero’ client brand which is Intel® Core™. Today the Intel…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Researchers Say Africa Needs “Genetic Prospectors”

Over the next 50 years, the climates of most African nations will change enough that their traditional crops will no longer be able to grow. But there is a solution — a new type of explorer called a genetic prospector. Some African nations, like Ethiopia, will have little to worry about. Although a new report…

io9 Annalee Newitz

Schematic “Touchwall” Is Multitouch, Multi-User, Freakin’ Huge

An immersive multitouch, multi-user "Touchwall" has been revealed… for trade conference attendees. Billed as an “intelligent, multi-user Touchwall” the kit, made by Schematic, uses their previous multitouch panels to create a surface which can be used by multiple people. It is being used for the first time at an advertising festival in Cannes, where it…

Tech News Simon Crisp

Is Christopher Nolan Giving Up On Batman 3?

The man that brought back fear and respect to the tarnished cape and cowl might be stepping back from the third Batman installment. It’s almost hard to imagine a Bale Batman flick without Christopher Nolan. Batman-on-Film is quoting its Batman film source — who is often spot-on about these things — claiming Nolan is ready…

Movies Meredith Woerner

The Most Fantastical Cities On Earth, As Chosen By Ursula K. Le Guin And Michael Moorcock

Their books take you to strange cities from other planets, alternate histories and mythical realms. But what real-life cities inspire Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Moorcock, Nalo Hopkinson and China Miéville? The SharedWorlds project found out, with fascinating results. The SharedWorlds project sends teens on a two-week camp focusing on science fiction and fantasy, at…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

Gadget Deals of the Day

Interns Don and Johnny helped find these excellent deals for you to devour today, which include cheap movies, a wide range of LCD monitors, personal portables and, of course, free food. Thanks, interns. Computers and Peripherals: • Lenovo G530 Notebook with Pentium Dual Core Processor 2.16GHz and 15.4″ WXGA TFT for $387 plus free shipping…

Tech News Andi Wang

Kick your downloads into hyperdrive with Comcast’s High-Speed Internet

Hey, if you’re just emailing and checking out HTML web sites, stick with your phone company’s DSL. That’s cool. But if you’re actually planning on DOING something with your computer, you need Comcast’s High Speed Internet and their advanced fiber-optic network. With Comcast, get the fastest speeds available.

Tech News Chrissie Lamond

Like It Or Not, You’re Getting A Third Transformers Movie

Oh yes, there’s another Transformers movie on the horizon. While there’s some debate over the date (Michael Bay says its release date is set for 2012 while Paramount says 2011), know this: Bay’s not going to stop milking the cash cow of shiny robots, Fox cleavage, and Shia’s (what does he bring to the table…

Movies Meredith Woerner

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Review: What To Expect

The iPhone 3GS is Apple’s current mobile flagship, but most of us using iPhone 3Gs won’t be paying for the upgrade. So instead, we get the new 3.0 firmware—not such a bad deal. The free 3.0 upgrade ($10 for iPod touch users) is available today. Indeed, some of you have probably already downloaded it (and…

Reviews Mark Wilson

The Criminal Lives Of Failed Science Fiction Authors

Buzz Lightyear Robot Responds to Voice Commands, Requires Little Imagination

Sleeper Offers Classic Noir Pessimism

Ed Brubaker On Sleeper

Sonic Black Hole Swallows Every Sound It Hears

Full Size Gundam Video: It Moves! It Moves!

Batman Vs. Dr. Horrible… The Musical?

First Spaceport Ever Begins Construction this Friday

A Rash of Bizarre UFO Abductions in Australia

What Do You Think Of iPhone OS 3.0?

Senator Kerry Doesn’t Like Apple-AT&T Exclusive iPhone Deal

Intel Explains ‘Simplified’ Core i3, i5, i7 Brand Structure

Researchers Say Africa Needs “Genetic Prospectors”

Schematic “Touchwall” Is Multitouch, Multi-User, Freakin’ Huge

Is Christopher Nolan Giving Up On Batman 3?

The Most Fantastical Cities On Earth, As Chosen By Ursula K. Le Guin And Michael Moorcock

Gadget Deals of the Day

Kick your downloads into hyperdrive with Comcast’s High-Speed Internet

Like It Or Not, You’re Getting A Third Transformers Movie

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Review: What To Expect

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