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How to Set Up Your iPad to Be the Best Laptop Replacement It Can Be

Apple wants you to use your iPad or your iPad Pro like a proper computer: But how do you go about doing that? And does it actually work? Here are the apps, software tweaks, and accessories you need to turn your Apple tablet into a makeshift laptop—and some of the annoyances you’re still going to…

Gadgets David Nield

Larry Roberts, Grandfather of the Internet, Dies at 81

Lawrence “Larry” Roberts, one of a small handful of people who can truly be called the grandparents of the internet, died of a heart attack on December 26 at his home in Redwood City, California. He was 81 years old. In the late 1960s, Roberts was manager of the Pentagon’s Advanced Research Projects Agency, ARPA…

Tech News Matt Novak

A Bootleg of One of the Year’s Best Horror Films Just Mysteriously Appeared on Amazon Prime [Update — It Has Now Disappeared]

You might have noticed the Japanese zombie horror film, One Cut of the Dead, is currently available for free on Amazon Prime both here in the United States and in the United Kingdom. It’s not supposed to be. The film, distributed by Third Window Films, is due for a theatrical release in the U.K. in…

Tech News Alex Cranz

‘Super Blood Wolf Moon,’ Bird Box, and Apple’s Rotten Future: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Well, we did it. In spite of everything, we made it through 2018, a year that felt eternal. Even the last week of 2018 was trying it with that “super blood wolf moon” bologna. There were definitely some fantastic comics and great movies, though—including Bird Box, our review of which you definitely shouldn’t miss. There…

Tech News Catie Keck

John Krasinski Was ‘Mind-Tricked’ Into Writing A Quiet Place 2

After A Quiet Place came out, writer/director/star John Krasinski was adamant he wouldn’t be returning for a sequel. He’d be happy to see one made, but his involvement was going to be minimal. That, uh, changed, and now Krasinski is writing the sequel himself. What happened? According to a new interview with Deadline, it was…

Movies Julie Muncy

Amazon Is Reportedly Planning to Expand Whole Foods Because of Course It Is

Amazon is reportedly looking to expand Whole Foods stores across the country, including in suburban areas, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. News of the rumored expansion comes after Amazon acquired the grocer last year. The Journal said the move would bolster Amazon’s two-hour delivery offering, Prime Now, and bring Whole Foods stores to areas…

Commerce Catie Keck

A Pakistani Theater Is Using a Marvel Gag to Help Advertise Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins for Avengers: Endgame confirmed? Whether or not the magic babysitter shows up to save the MCU’s day, the MCU is doing its part to help hers. Redditor MBilalZubairi noticed something pretty delightful at their local theater: a banner image promoting Mary Poppins Returns that makes use of Yondu, from Guardians of the Galaxy.…

Movies Julie Muncy

Forget Aquaman, Mermaidman Is the Real Undersea King We Need

Aquaman? Pssshhh. The real hero, the one who can truly defeat the evil the oceans face, is Mermaidman. And in this delightfully impressive fan trailer, the geriatric hero from SpongeBob SquarePants replaces Jason Momoa’s Aquaman in a showcase of heroic strength and derring-do. The work here by creator prodigy is impressive, mixing live action with…

Movies Julie Muncy

Cyberattack Hits U.S. Newspapers, Delaying Printing and Deliveries

A cyberattack affected newspapers across the country and delayed the Saturday editions of several prominent publications, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. Malware affected the Tribune Publishing network and papers that share the same production platform, according to the Times, including its own paper and the San Diego Union-Tribune. The attack is believed to have…

Tech News Catie Keck

Check Out Sara Pichelli’s Fantastic Original Illustration for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales, breakout hero of Into the Spider-Verse and one of the best and most memorable Spider-people around, was created by two people: writer Brian Michael Bendis, and artist Sara Pichelli. Both creators served as consultants for the recent film, and Pichelli produced a special illustration for the movie, which she’s now posted on Instagram.…

Movies Julie Muncy

Divinity Is Dangerous in This Preview of American Gods Season 2

A reckless drive, a bunker, and two new gods on the brink. Seems routine, right? After a lot—and I mean a lot—of off-screen turmoil, American Gods is gearing up to finally return for a second season, with new showrunners and hopefully a new lease on life. Courtesy of Amazon, which distributes the show outside of…

io9 Julie Muncy

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman, Known as the ‘Mother of Hubble,’ Dies at 93

Nancy Grace Roman, a former NASA executive who is often described as the “mother” of the Hubble Space Telescope, has died at 93. Roman, a longtime employee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was the first woman to hold an executive role at the agency, the Associated Press reported. After getting her Ph.D. in…

Tech News Catie Keck

NYPD Will Use Drone Technology in First for New Year’s Eve Security

Thousands upon thousands of people are expected to pack into New York’s Times Square for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop, as they have for more than a century. But this year will mark the first that the city’s officials will deploy drone technology as part of its increased security. The measure will be…

Tech News Catie Keck

Norman Gimbel, Lyricist Behind the Wonder Woman Theme Song, Dies at 91

Norman Gimbel, an Oscar- and Grammy-award-winning lyricist and songwriter, has passed away, Comic Book Resources reports. He was known, among other things, for the Wonder Woman theme song from the popular 1970s series starring Lynda Carter. Theme songs are an important part of the superheroic legacy, and did a very strong job of helping to…

Television Julie Muncy

Bangladesh Shuts Down 3G, 4G Access Across Entire Country Ahead of Elections

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, the nation’s top telecommunications regulator, has ordered mobile providers to shut down all 3G and 4G services until midnight on Dec. 30, effective immediately, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. The mobile blackout comes on the eve of a major national election on Sunday that has resulted in violence and crackdowns…

Privacy & Security Tom McKay

Meet the Creators Behind the Advanced Visual Effects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

The MCU’s special effects get more and more impressive, from de-aging that looks actually realistic to Josh Brolin’s impressive performance as a half-human half-CGI Thanos. In a lengthy, detailed interview with Collider, a few of Marvel’s important VFX creators talk about their craft, their history with the franchise, and how they got into the field.…

Movies Julie Muncy

Google Has Lawsuit in Illinois Over Facial Recognition Scanning in Google Photos Dismissed

Google has had a lawsuit in Illinois over its facial-recognition software thrown out, with a judge dismissing the case on the grounds that the plaintiff in the case did not suffer “concrete injuries,” Bloomberg reported on Saturday. The ruling puts to rest one of three lawsuits against major tech companies for alleged violations of the…

Tech News Tom McKay

PSA: You Can Now Read the Screenplay for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Online

One of the most interesting ways of exploring the craft of a film is to read the screenplay. A good screenplay is a blueprint for the film based on it: it tells you so much of what you need to know, lets you visualize the building without actually fully encompassing it. It lets you understand…

Movies Julie Muncy

One of the Best Emulator Front-Ends May Be Coming to Xbox One, With No Jailbreak Required

The developers of RetroArch, an all-in-one emulation front-end that allows users to download emulator “cores” for a huge number of older consoles and which recently came to the Nintendo Switch, say it is coming to the Xbox One—and unlike other consoles, users might not need to risk jailbreaking their systems to set it up. The…

Games Tom McKay

Government Shutdown Could Also Impact the FTC’s Facebook Investigation: Report

The partial government shutdown now certain to stretch through into the new year will have sweeping effects, from stalling important scientific research to vast economic impacts. But according to the Washington Post, the partial shutdown could also affect an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into social media giant Facebook in the…

Social Media Catie Keck

How to Set Up Your iPad to Be the Best Laptop Replacement It Can Be

Larry Roberts, Grandfather of the Internet, Dies at 81

A Bootleg of One of the Year’s Best Horror Films Just Mysteriously Appeared on Amazon Prime [Update — It Has Now Disappeared]

‘Super Blood Wolf Moon,’ Bird Box, and Apple’s Rotten Future: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

John Krasinski Was ‘Mind-Tricked’ Into Writing A Quiet Place 2

Amazon Is Reportedly Planning to Expand Whole Foods Because of Course It Is

A Pakistani Theater Is Using a Marvel Gag to Help Advertise Mary Poppins Returns

Forget Aquaman, Mermaidman Is the Real Undersea King We Need

Cyberattack Hits U.S. Newspapers, Delaying Printing and Deliveries

Check Out Sara Pichelli’s Fantastic Original Illustration for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Divinity Is Dangerous in This Preview of American Gods Season 2

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman, Known as the ‘Mother of Hubble,’ Dies at 93

NYPD Will Use Drone Technology in First for New Year’s Eve Security

Norman Gimbel, Lyricist Behind the Wonder Woman Theme Song, Dies at 91

Bangladesh Shuts Down 3G, 4G Access Across Entire Country Ahead of Elections

Meet the Creators Behind the Advanced Visual Effects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Google Has Lawsuit in Illinois Over Facial Recognition Scanning in Google Photos Dismissed

PSA: You Can Now Read the Screenplay for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Online

One of the Best Emulator Front-Ends May Be Coming to Xbox One, With No Jailbreak Required

Government Shutdown Could Also Impact the FTC’s Facebook Investigation: Report

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