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I’m Glad Microsoft Cancelled This Surface Mini

Look at that chunky monkey above. You might be inclined to think that’s a photoshopped iPad Mini in a really thick case. But you are wrong. The photo above is supposedly a picture of Microsoft’s Surface Mini—a Windows tablet that Microsoft reportedly axed just days before its expected announcement in 2014. Windows Central editor Zac…

Tech News Alex Cranz Jun 30 '17

Wonder Woman Is Now the DCEU’s Most Successful Movie in the US

Diana of Themiscyra has taken her place at the top of DC’s movie trinity—at least, at the US domestic box office. This morning, Wonder Woman officially topped Batman v Superman for the highest domestic box office within the DCEU, and even did so like it was possessed by the speedforce itself. Bringing in $2.68 million…

Movies James Whitbrook Jun 30 '17

This Dance Video Is Seriously Freaking Me Out

Don’t waste your time trying to make sense of director Kouhei Nakama’s music video for Broke For Free’s Hella, because hyper-realistic action figures breaking apart and randomly exploding into hundreds of doppelgangers isn’t meant to be a understood. It’s eye candy for the sake of eye candy, with a sick beat tossed in for good measure.…

Sploid Andrew Liszewski Jun 30 '17

The Armed Response Trailer Will Make You Miss Big Budget Wesley Snipes Action Movies

If you’ve seen any of the Resident Evil movies, then the plot to Saban Films’ Armed Response will feel very familiar to you. A crack team of armed soldiers infiltrate a facility controlled by an advanced artificial intelligence and—shocker—shit quickly hits the fan. But the thing that’s most striking about the Armed Response’s first trailer…

Trailers Charles Pulliam-Moore Jun 30 '17

Conversations with God: Pablo Schreiber Talks About Becoming American Gods‘ Giant Asshole Leprechaun

Quick, think of the character you hate the most on American Gods. Did you answer Mad Sweeney? Well, the guy who plays him has a strong argument for changing your mind about the oversized wee man of the hills. Pablo Schreiber’s hard work has made Mad Sweeney one of American Gods’ most entertaining characters. Sweeney’s…

Television Evan Narcisse Jun 30 '17

The Fourth of July Twilight Zone Marathon Schedule, With Links For Cordcutters

It’s that time of year again. Time to hunker down and watch the Twilight Zone marathon on the SyFy Channel. Or, if you’re impatient, time to get ahead of the curve and binge-watch the entire series on Netflix or Amazon Prime. The SyFy Channel has been doing Twilight Zone marathons for years on both New…

Commerce Matt Novak Jun 30 '17

New Doctor Who Set Pictures Tease a Fateful Return

Another Spider-Man villain is confirmed for Homecoming. A new Jetsons TV show could be in the works. Rosario Dawson has already exited New Mutants. No one can get their story straight about Spider-Man’s role in Venom. Plus, a new clip from the next episode of Preacher, and behind the scenes on The Last Jedi. Spoilers…

Television James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Jun 30 '17

Here Are Some of the Worst Fireworks-Related Injuries Ever Recorded

It’s that time of year again—the time where we American humans decide to blow things up in order to celebrate the birth of our country. But it just so happens that humans and explosions don’t get along so well—and they never have. Thankfully, when humans don’t manage to kill themselves blowing things up, there are…

Tech News Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jun 30 '17

Alex Jones Has a Perfectly Normal Chat About All the Slave Children Who Are Sent to Mars

You might know Alex Jones as the guy who peddles conspiracy theories about politics and pizza. Or you might know him as the guy who was successfully sued by yogurt. But it’s easy to forget that he also believes some rather interesting things about NASA, the moon, and alien life. Ever since Donald Trump entered…

Tech News Matt Novak Jun 30 '17

Iran Hit 129 Degrees Yesterday, Breaking Asia’s Heat Record For June

Iran broke the record for Asia’s highest temperature ever recorded during June yesterday. It was a scorching 128.7 degrees in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, which works out to 53.7 degrees Celsius. The previous June record in Iran was 127.4 degrees. And if that wasn’t enough, the heat index, which factors in humidity, hit a…

Climate Change Matt Novak Jun 30 '17

Rick and Morty Season 3 Gets a New Trailer and Release Date

It’s finally happening! Adult Swim has announced the release date for the much-hyped third season of Rick and Morty, as well as unveiled a brand-new trailer. In short, it’s the “darkest year” ever. The Rick and Morty team held a livestream on Thursday where they confirmed the series will return July 30. They also unveiled…

io9 Beth Elderkin Jun 29 '17

You Do Not Want Your Picture Taken By the Camera in Polaroid

It’s often said that some cultures believe taking someone’s picture steals a piece of their soul. That seems like getting off easy compared to what happens in Polaroid. Polaroid, a new horror film directed by Lars Klevberg, is basically about a camera that kills you. Once it takes your photo, a shadow shows up and…

Trailers Germain Lussier Jun 29 '17

Trump’s Election Fraud Commission Asked States to Send Sensitive Voter Information Over Insecure Email

The White House on Wednesday requested that every state surrender a laundry list of voter data, including partial social security numbers, using an insecure email address unprotected by even basic encryption technology. Encouraging state election officials to transmit voter data insecurely belies the White House’s stated goal of improving the security and integrity of federal…

Tech News Dell Cameron and Kate Conger Jun 29 '17

Even John Simm Was Miffed By the Early Announcement of His Doctor Who Return

In last week’s episode of Doctor Who, John Simm returned to his role as the villainous Master for the first time in seven years. It was a shocking, awesome moment… but it would’ve been 10 times that if the BBC hadn’t announced it was happening two months ago. The Master’s reveal in “World Enough and…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 29 '17

Batman and the Shadow’s Destinies Are Becoming More Intertwined Than Ever Before

“The Case of the Chemical Syndicate,” the first story that Batman appeared in back in 1939, was largely based on a “Partners of Peril,” a Shadow pulp written by Theodore Tinsley in 1936. Though Batman’s adventures would go to on eclipse the Shadow’s fame, the Shadow’s ethos has shaped Batman’s identity and a new Batman/Shadow…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore Jun 29 '17

Crime Group Behind ‘Petya’ Ransomware Resurfaces to Distance Itself From This Week’s Global Cyberattacks

Janus Cybercrime Solutions, the author of Petya—the ransomware initially attributed with Tuesday’s global cyberattacks—resurfaced on Twitter late Wednesday, seemingly offering to help those whose files can no longer be recovered. The altruistic gesture, even if it does prove fruitless, is uncharacteristic of the criminal syndicate that launched an underworld enterprise by placing powerful exploits in…

Tech News Dell Cameron Jun 29 '17

Guy Who Worked on the iPhone Shows Off Some Clunky Prototypes

In case you didn’t see one of the endless internet posts on the subject—it’s the 10th anniversary of the iPhone’s release. Hurray! Amongst the painful wankery about how the iPhone “changed everything” emerged one actually interesting bit: A look at some clumsy early prototypes of the combination iPod, phone, and internet communicator. Ken Kocienda, the…

Tech News Alejandro Alba Jun 29 '17

Ron Howard’s Feet and Unquenchable Thirst Revealed in Shocking Han Solo Set Photo

Replacement director Ron Howard took the helm of the Han Solo movie Thursday and at least he’s still got a sense of humor. Howard tweeted the most revealing thing he could about being on the set of the highly-secretive project. A shot so fascinting, so jam-packed with consiquences, the Internet is likely exploding this very…

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 29 '17

Music Festival Confetti Cannons Might Be Our Only Surefire Defense Against Drones

As if random asteroids and vengeful hawks weren’t enough of a reason to keep a wary eye on the skies, drones have gone from being harmless RC toys to genuine weapons. Until now, the only way to stay safe was to only go outside on windy days, but it looks like there’s a new weapon…

Sploid Andrew Liszewski Jun 29 '17

Why Are We Not Talking About How Much Fun Wynonna Earp Is?

Looking at my DVR for the coming weeks and things are bleak. American Gods and The Handmaid’s Tale are done, Game of Thrones isn’t on the air yet, and Preacher and Orphan Black are brutally murdering fun characters and all our feelings. Summer is supposed to be the fun time, when colorful superheroes punch each…

Television Alex Cranz Jun 29 '17

I’m Glad Microsoft Cancelled This Surface Mini

Wonder Woman Is Now the DCEU’s Most Successful Movie in the US

This Dance Video Is Seriously Freaking Me Out

The Armed Response Trailer Will Make You Miss Big Budget Wesley Snipes Action Movies

Conversations with God: Pablo Schreiber Talks About Becoming American Gods‘ Giant Asshole Leprechaun

The Fourth of July Twilight Zone Marathon Schedule, With Links For Cordcutters

New Doctor Who Set Pictures Tease a Fateful Return

Here Are Some of the Worst Fireworks-Related Injuries Ever Recorded

Alex Jones Has a Perfectly Normal Chat About All the Slave Children Who Are Sent to Mars

Iran Hit 129 Degrees Yesterday, Breaking Asia’s Heat Record For June

Rick and Morty Season 3 Gets a New Trailer and Release Date

You Do Not Want Your Picture Taken By the Camera in Polaroid

Trump’s Election Fraud Commission Asked States to Send Sensitive Voter Information Over Insecure Email

Even John Simm Was Miffed By the Early Announcement of His Doctor Who Return

Batman and the Shadow’s Destinies Are Becoming More Intertwined Than Ever Before

Crime Group Behind ‘Petya’ Ransomware Resurfaces to Distance Itself From This Week’s Global Cyberattacks

Guy Who Worked on the iPhone Shows Off Some Clunky Prototypes

Ron Howard’s Feet and Unquenchable Thirst Revealed in Shocking Han Solo Set Photo

Music Festival Confetti Cannons Might Be Our Only Surefire Defense Against Drones

Why Are We Not Talking About How Much Fun Wynonna Earp Is?

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