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Happy Birthday, Horrifying Japanese Child Bot: You’re Two

Since we first met Child Robot with Biomimetic Body (CB2), he’s been taking a lot in through the black pools of terror he uses for eyes: The little guy’s taught himself to walk. Yikes. https://gizmodo.com/cb2-japanese-robot-child-265392 CB2 is one of Japan’s most advanced robotics projects—using 197 sensors under its pallid gray skin, eye-cameras, 51 pneumatic “muscles”…

Tech News John Mahoney Apr 6 '09

Man Burnt to Death by Exploding PC

I’ve heard of exploding computers before, but not like this: The charred body of an Indian software engineer was found sitting in front of a computer he’d been working on after a loud blast. https://gizmodo.com/dell-laptop-explodes-in-flames-182257 His body was found sitting in front of the “completely damaged” and burnt computer by his roommate, who had rushed…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 6 '09

Giant Robot Baby Will End In Tear-Filled Kaiju Battle

Japan has debuted a giant robot baby that can mimic infantile behavior without being told what to do, and the video will send chills up your spine. I had two gut reactions while watching this video about Japan’s new Child-robot with a Biomimetic Body (CB2). First I thought, No way could that be real —…

io9 Meredith Woerner Apr 6 '09

Sorry, But Apple Would Never, Ever Make the Pip-Boy iPod Touch

Anyone who has played anything from the Fallout videogame series knows about the Pip-Boy 3000, a wrist-worn computer for managing your character. Now someone has made one from an iPod touch…sort of. The modder actually gutted a Pip-Boy watch and filled its internals with an iPod touch. The simulation you see is just a series…

Tech News Mark Wilson Apr 6 '09

Fringe’s Walter Dances, While Ben’s On Trial

This week Lost’s Ben must atone for being the world’s most compulsively watchable villain, while Fringe finally comes back. Also, it’s the season finale of T:SCC, and Macaulay Culkin makes his Kings debut. Clips/spoilers ahead… Monday: Chuck – The dreamy Scott Bakula dons a floppy hair-don’t as Chuck’s washed out drunkard Pop. Together, Chuck and…

Television Meredith Woerner Apr 6 '09

Director’s Chair Folds Into a Messenger Bag, The World Rejoices

There are plenty of chairs out there that collapse into more portable forms, but this director’s chair is undoubtedly the most convenient to carry. It can fold to a width of only four inches. Because the chair folds into such a small package, it can be easily stored and carried in the included messenger bag.…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 6 '09

Progress On the March: Brando’s SATA Hard Drive Dock Now Has Speakers

Onwards and upwards with Brando—is there any other way? Now in it’s 162nd iteration, their handy SATA hard disk dock has speakers. Excelsior! A two-port USB hub is also included (duh!), and it appears that the speakers can play MP3s directly from your USB devices or hard disks. Me? I’m holding out for the one…

Tech News John Mahoney Apr 6 '09

Diving Into the Wreck of Copenhagen’s Metro System

Global warming has flooded the tunnels of the Christianshavn part of the Copenhagen metro network. Now the metro is occupied by whales and the occasional diver. Other strange things are happening to Copenhagen too. This scenario is part of an elaborate and whimsical futurist mapping project called Radiant Copenhagen. If you navigate around the Copenhagen…

io9 Annalee Newitz Apr 6 '09

MLB’s Incredible Web Video Plans: HD With Mosaic Picture-in-Picture, Live Streaming to iPhone

MLB’s awesome and feature-packed iPhone app could be getting that killer feature—live video streaming—this summer thanks to a new streaming tool in iPhone 3.0, says MLB Advanced Media CEO Bob Bowman. https://gizmodo.com/baseball-season-officially-starts-with-mlb-at-bat-2009-5190715 Here’s what he says specifically: If there were a heaven and it came out in midseason, maybe we offer a game or two…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 6 '09

Tadpole Alien Escapes With Robot David Cross, In Terra Clip

Post-apocalyptic CG movieThe Battle For Terra pits tadpole aliens against humans, as both fight for the survival of their respective species. Check out our exclusive clip. https://gizmodo.com/terra-may-take-post-apocalyptic-cuteness-too-far-5156326 In the clip, Mala has stowed away on a human ship that is rapidly falling apart. With the help of Giddy the robot (voiced by David Cross), she…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 6 '09

Cardapult: Score a New Job With The Business Card That Transforms Into a Catapult

Unemployment is high these days—which means you have lots of competition when it comes to job searching. Lay siege to prospective employers with the Cardapult and you will certainly win the day. In a nutshell, the Cardapult is a business card that transforms into a rubber band-powered desktop catapult. What employer would not be impressed…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 6 '09

Rumor: Nokia Is Gonna Make Netbooks

TheStreet says that Nokia “has sealed its plans” to get into netbooks, which will be made for them by Foxconn (so it’s cheaper, easier and faster for them to start). But here’s the real question: What OS is it gonna run? [The Street]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 6 '09

Archos 2 Leaked by Amazon: 8GB MP3 Player for $59

The new Archos 2 takes after the Zune and iPod nano, but what makes it special is that it gives you 8GB of space for just $60, plus it takes microSD cards. [Amazon via Cnet]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 6 '09

Science Discovers Reason For Infertility, Wants To Recreate It

Scientists in Iowa may have tracked down the cause of male infertility… But are they going to use this discovery for good or evil? It may depend on your point of view. The Independent reports that researchers at the University of Iowa may have identified a genetic fault that prevents sperm from getting through the…

io9 Graeme McMillan Apr 6 '09

The Anti-DSi: Commodore 64 Laptop

We were a little more technically impressed with Ben Heck squeezed an Xbox 360 into a laptop case, but his new Commodore 64 laptop scores at least a few points for nostalgia. The laptop houses original Commodore 64 hardware, including less convenient throwbacks like the cartridge reader and keyboard (though the keyboard has been chiseled…

Tech News Mark Wilson Apr 6 '09

Openmoko Cancels FreeRunner GTA03

Openmoko’s FreeRunner, the original open source (hardware and software) Linux phone, made us oh so excited back in the day, before Android and the iPhone. And now it’s dead. UPDATED. https://gizmodo.com/first-look-the-anti-iphone-openmokos-neo1973-236841 Update: OpenMoko is actually only canceling their next phone. The current model, GTA02 will stay in production. Their next project is still going to…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 6 '09

3 New Terminator Spots Start Showing Off The Robo Baddies

Some new Terminator Salvation TV spots show some shiny metal goodness, along with some more action sequences, for those starving for John Connor-on-robot violence. Help me out here: right around 00.26 in this trailer, who is he yelling at? Terminator Salvation will by out on May 21.

io9 Meredith Woerner Apr 6 '09

NASA’s Atmosphere Becoming Unbreathable

Wondering who’s in charge of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration these days? Apparently no-one… and that’s making everyone over at NASA more than a little concerned about the future of the space program. The UK Guardian newspaper reports that NASA staff are currently breathing in “an atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty” as they move…

io9 Graeme McMillan Apr 6 '09

LED Bubble Gun Looks Fairly Wicked at Night

During the day, no big deal, just bubbles. But at night (with a slow camera shutter), the $4.50 LED Bubble Gun fires magical molten blue sparks. [gloworks]

Tech News Mark Wilson Apr 6 '09

Kirk’s Journey In 30 Seconds

A new Star Trek TV spot includes new footage… and gives us Captain Kirk’s entire journey in a 30-second bite. Including Kirk’s idea of a fair fight, and what happens to his motorcycle.

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 6 '09

Happy Birthday, Horrifying Japanese Child Bot: You’re Two

Man Burnt to Death by Exploding PC

Giant Robot Baby Will End In Tear-Filled Kaiju Battle

Sorry, But Apple Would Never, Ever Make the Pip-Boy iPod Touch

Fringe’s Walter Dances, While Ben’s On Trial

Director’s Chair Folds Into a Messenger Bag, The World Rejoices

Progress On the March: Brando’s SATA Hard Drive Dock Now Has Speakers

Diving Into the Wreck of Copenhagen’s Metro System

MLB’s Incredible Web Video Plans: HD With Mosaic Picture-in-Picture, Live Streaming to iPhone

Tadpole Alien Escapes With Robot David Cross, In Terra Clip

Cardapult: Score a New Job With The Business Card That Transforms Into a Catapult

Rumor: Nokia Is Gonna Make Netbooks

Archos 2 Leaked by Amazon: 8GB MP3 Player for $59

Science Discovers Reason For Infertility, Wants To Recreate It

The Anti-DSi: Commodore 64 Laptop

Openmoko Cancels FreeRunner GTA03

3 New Terminator Spots Start Showing Off The Robo Baddies

NASA’s Atmosphere Becoming Unbreathable

LED Bubble Gun Looks Fairly Wicked at Night

Kirk’s Journey In 30 Seconds

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