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Take a Deep Dive Into Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing!

Mavis Beacon was a fake character dreamed up by a video game marketing team. But don’t tell the internet that. Much like the misremembered phenomenon of the non-existent Sinbad movie Shazam that people insist was real, there are still netizens that claim to have seen her on a talk show or winning a typing competition.…

Tech News Rhett Jones Apr 9 '17

Video Channels They Live to Criticize Pepsi Ad

The now-removed Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad has had its share of parodies over the past week, including one from the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, but the best one so far has to be the clip that added a touch of eerily relevant science fiction, thanks to a pair of They Live sunglasses. YouTuber…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 9 '17

Lemmings in HoloLens Adds New Dimension to Animal Suicide

One of the most exciting things about HoloLens is that no one is entirely sure what to do with it. It’s a game-changing device that’s bound to bring some revolutionary new applications. So far, developers have been getting the hang of it by adapting old ideas to interact with the real world. Now, some fine…

Sploid Rhett Jones Apr 9 '17

Mexican Church Pairs Jesus and The Avengers for Easter

A church in Mexico is promoting some of its upcoming Easter celebrations with a bit of flair: putting Jesus Christ side-by-side with Iron Man and Captain America. Wait, does this make Jesus an honorary Avenger? A photo from a Mexican Catholic church has been circulating on Imgur and Reddit. The banner invites people to attend…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 9 '17

156 Hacked Emergency Sirens Show Dallas Officials That They Have a Security Problem

Residents of Dallas, Texas received a rude awakening around midnight on Friday night. Officials have confirmed that 156 emergency sirens simultaneously blared a warning: the system has been hacked. https://gizmodo.com/18-ways-to-make-your-online-accounts-more-secure-1793250264 According to the New York Times: The alarms, which started going off around 11:40 p.m. Friday and lasted until 1:20 a.m. Saturday, created a sense…

Tech News Rhett Jones Apr 9 '17

How to Avoid Unwanted Communications on Social Media

That recent tech innovation known as the internet has made keeping in touch with family and friends easier than ever—but it might also have brought you some unwelcome attention from people you’d rather not keep up correspondence with. If you want to minimize the chances of getting contacted out of the blue, here’s what to…

Gadgets David Nield Apr 9 '17

Blacksmiths Use Fire to Make ‘Ice,’ Ned Stark’s Killer Sword from Game of Thrones

The Man at Arms crew is at it again, taking on one of the coolest (and most challenging) swords in modern-day fantasy: Ice from Game of Thrones. Ice is one of the most iconic swords in Game of Thrones, with a legacy that spans the entire series and many of its key moments. Made of…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 9 '17

Video Game Maker Sparks Outrage With Trademark of ‘Cyberpunk’

Video game fans have been anticipating the latest franchise from CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077, for years. But only recently did it come to light that the makers of The Witcher franchise had trademarked the term “Cyberpunk” and this week some fans cried foul. Now, the developer is insisting that everything is ok and they’ll…

Tech News Rhett Jones Apr 9 '17

Disney Could Go Westworld With New Patent Filing for Soft ‘Humanoid’ Robots

A new patent filing for Disney hints at a dark, apocalyptic future at Disney’s amusement parks… or even in your own home. Just kidding, it’s fine, everything’s fine. It’s only robots. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, right. Disney has sent in a new patent application for “a robot that will move and physically interact…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 9 '17

Marvel to Discipline X-Men Gold Artist for Controversial References to Indonesian Politics [Updated]

Marvel has announced that it will remove some artwork from X-Men Gold #1, as well as take unspecified disciplinary action against artist Ardian Syaf, after it was discovered that he included coded references to an ongoing religious and political conflict in Indonesia. Over the weekend, some Indonesian readers started pointing out how a few panels…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 8 '17

A Brain-Invading Parasite Is Believed to Be Spreading Because of Humans

Health officials in Hawaii have been warning residents not to touch snails or slugs with their bare hands because of an increase in cases of people coming into contact with a rare parasitic infection known as a rat lungworm. Experts are blaming its sudden spread across the United States on climate change and globalization. https://gizmodo.com/humans-cant-stop-breaking-carbon-emissions-records-1793039940…

Climate Change Rhett Jones Apr 8 '17

Russian-Owned LiveJournal Bans Political Talk, Adds Risk of Spying

LiveJournal, a blog community that’s hosted a lot of science fiction authors and fans (including George RR Martin), has officially banned “political solicitation”— which can mean anything that criticizes the Russian government, as well as pro-LGBTQ discussions. There are also concerns users can be subject to Russian spying. The service grew in popularity as a…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 8 '17

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Sounds Insanely Awesome in German

One of the latest international teasers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out, and it’s got a few cute moments… including a brief shot of dancing Baby Groot. But holy hell, German Guardians sound amazing. I’m already regretting minoring in French. Every voice actor in this trailer is epic. Rocket is like a…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 8 '17

Japan’s Scientists Believe They’ll Be the First to Reach Earth’s Mantle

Once again, scientists are looking inward to explore the next frontier. Researchers at Japan’s Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) announced this week that an excavation is planned in which the team will attempt to successfully drill all the way through Earth’s crust for the first time in history. https://gizmodo.com/we-were-totally-wrong-about-whats-happening-inside-eart-1775495644 The history of humans…

Tech News Rhett Jones Apr 8 '17

X-Men Nightcrawler Cat Is Kind of a Dick

What happens when a cat has the power to instantly teleport itself, and its owner, practically anywhere? Well, there’s near-death, followed by more near-death and more near-death… then food. YouTuber Kaipo Jones (under the name Kaipotainment) has released his latest X-Men Cats video with Nightcrawler Cat, all about a kitty with the power of teleportation.…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 8 '17

How to Copy Your Favorite Instagram Filters in Photoshop

Before it started obsessing about copying Snapchat, Instagram’s main goal was getting your phone photos looking their best. The app’s smart image processing doesn’t have to stay locked on your mobile though—you can replicate the effects in Photoshop or any photo editor with similar tools. There are dozens of Instagram filters to pick from, dozens…

Gadgets David Nield Apr 8 '17

Online Sales Blamed for Increase in Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers

It’s a cartoon cliche that’s a cliche for a reason. Mail carriers really do live in fear of Fido. And now that Americans are increasingly doing their shopping online, the beleaguered members of the U.S. Postal Service have been getting bitten by dogs more often. They’ve even built an app to help avoid the canines…

Commerce Rhett Jones Apr 8 '17

Anthony Hopkins Calls Michael Bay a ‘Genius’ and ‘Savant’

Anthony Hopkins has worked with some of the best in the business, like Steven Spielberg and Oliver Stone. The latest visionary director to earn Sir Hopkins’ favor? None other than the king of explosions, Michael Bay. In an interview with Yahoo! Movies, Hopkins gushed about working with Bay on the latest Transformers movie, Transformers: The…

io9 Beth Elderkin Apr 8 '17

Going to The Caveman Dentist Was Probably a Nightmare

If you think your experience with the dentist is scary, just think about how bad the caveman dentist’s office would have been. There’d be no painkillers, no drills, and the fillings would be made from tar and plant fibers. And god, what would the awkward small talk be like? Scientists found 13000-year-old human teeth in…

Tech News Ryan F. Mandelbaum Apr 8 '17

Dumbass Almost Hit By Train Because the Future is Too Damn Quiet

Authorities in Auckland, New Zealand are urging all dumbasses to look both ways before they cross train tracks, after a local dumbass was nearly hit yesterday. But in fairness to the dumbass, the new electric trains in the area are pretty quiet. Too quiet, if you ask this dumbass. Modern urban life is one of…

Tech News Matt Novak Apr 8 '17

Take a Deep Dive Into Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing!

Video Channels They Live to Criticize Pepsi Ad

Lemmings in HoloLens Adds New Dimension to Animal Suicide

Mexican Church Pairs Jesus and The Avengers for Easter

156 Hacked Emergency Sirens Show Dallas Officials That They Have a Security Problem

How to Avoid Unwanted Communications on Social Media

Blacksmiths Use Fire to Make ‘Ice,’ Ned Stark’s Killer Sword from Game of Thrones

Video Game Maker Sparks Outrage With Trademark of ‘Cyberpunk’

Disney Could Go Westworld With New Patent Filing for Soft ‘Humanoid’ Robots

Marvel to Discipline X-Men Gold Artist for Controversial References to Indonesian Politics [Updated]

A Brain-Invading Parasite Is Believed to Be Spreading Because of Humans

Russian-Owned LiveJournal Bans Political Talk, Adds Risk of Spying

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Sounds Insanely Awesome in German

Japan’s Scientists Believe They’ll Be the First to Reach Earth’s Mantle

X-Men Nightcrawler Cat Is Kind of a Dick

How to Copy Your Favorite Instagram Filters in Photoshop

Online Sales Blamed for Increase in Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers

Anthony Hopkins Calls Michael Bay a ‘Genius’ and ‘Savant’

Going to The Caveman Dentist Was Probably a Nightmare

Dumbass Almost Hit By Train Because the Future is Too Damn Quiet

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