We’re the Staff of io9, Let’s Chat
It’s Friday, it’s summer, and we’ve decided to blatantly steal this idea from our sister blog, Jalopnik, who stole it from our other sister blog, Deadspin. That said, the staff—minus a few people off on vacation—are here to answer some questions. Edit 4:00 PM: That’s it for now, guys, thanks for stopping by.
Can You Distinguish These Real British Places From Fake Ones an AI Made Up?
Artificial intelligence networks have already come to the rescue of craft brewers, metal bands, and guinea pig owners who are looking for wacky new names. Now, digital consultant Dan Hon wants to use those same neural networks to help Britain come up with even more amusing place names. It’s not that the country necessarily needs…
Our Best Look at Justice League‘s Big Villain, And More of the Coolest Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s weekly roundup of the latest plastic behemoths that are going to drain away all your spare change. This week, there’s a Justice League blowout, including our best look yet at the movie’s ferocious villain. Plus, a truly fabulous Magneto figure, and the world’s most impractical Thor merchandise. Justice League…
Riding This Sex Saddle Is Like Blasting Your Bits With a Car Engine
Sex saddles are the Hells Angels of the sex toy world. Sure, everyone’s heard of them—you’ve maybe even watched a gripping documentary about them on A&E. That said, not many of us have ever had direct contact with one. I had no idea that when I finally did get a hold of a sex saddle…
