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Seeing Tennis Balls Get Made Is Way More Captivating Than I Ever Thought

Ever wondered how Wilson makes its fuzzy little tennis balls? Benedict Redgrove captured the entire factory process in Thailand and reveals the full 24 steps it takes to make the bouncy balls. That’s a lot more steps than I ever imagined it would take, but the machinery involved is really interesting to see (especially that…

Sploid Casey Chan Jul 18

The Writer of Rogue One Will Pen the Adaptation of Graphic Novel Mouse Guard

The big-screen adaptation of writer-illustrator David Peterson’s award-winning series about medieval mice soldiers, Mouse Guard, just got a big boost: the screenplay will be penned by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story writer Gary Whitta. The film will be live-action but use performance-capture technology, similar to what has been used in the newer Planet of…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Jul 18

Seeing a 20,000 Watt Light Bulb Light Up Is Totally Blinding

I don’t know what 1,000 suns actually looks like in real life, but I would imagine it’s probably something like lighting up this 20,000 watt light bulb to full, world-scorching power. It’s that eyeball-burning and -blindingly bright. Photonicinduction tested this 20kW Halogen light bulb that’s used for large scale film sets indoors—where it can flood…

Sploid Casey Chan Jul 18

Hillary Clinton Is Heading to the Valiant Comic Universe

The 2016 US Presidential election has certainly been one of the weirdest campaigns in a very long time. So why not make it just that little bit weirder? That’s Valiant’s plan, with the announcement that presumptive democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is teaming up with high-flying superhero Zephyr for a special issue. Zephyr, best known by…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 18

The Evolution of Joker in Film and TV History

The Joker is easily one of the best villains in film and TV (and obviously, comic book) history, but who is the best Joker? Jack Nicholson combined the mischievous campiness of the character with the deranged thirst for violence. Heath Ledger’s The Dark Knight Joker is somehow just as iconic as Nicholson and fit Christopher…

Sploid Casey Chan Jul 18

18th Century Pancakes Were Weird and Slightly Racist

The unfortunate truth of peering into our collective past is that eventually, something intolerant rears its head. For example, this pancake recipe found and cooked by 18th century cooking aficionado Jonathan Townsend doesn’t call the griddle treats pancakes at all—they’re “Indian slapjacks.” Their vaguely racist name is derived from the presence of one of the…

Sploid Avery Ellis Jul 18

Netflix Claims Customers Freaked Out Over Price Hike

After a decade of explosive growth, Netflix is experiencing some growing pains. Though Americans are watching more online video than ever, Netflix is facing steeper competition (from rivals like Google, Amazon, Apple, and HBO) in addition to an uncertain future in international markets. These uncertainties—combined with slowing subscription growth—sent Netflix stock plummeting 15 percent in…

Tech News Michael Nunez Jul 18

Well, at Least Game of Thrones Season Six Is Coming to DVD and Blu-ray Sooner Than Expected

We’ll still have to wait until next summer to see what happens when Dany and her posse sail into Westeros. But you can re-live every moment of season six, with a giant helping of extras, when Game of Thrones hits DVD and Blu-ray on November 15. Can’t wait that long? The digital download will be…

Television Cheryl Eddy Jul 18

How Floppy Disks Work

No matter what the size—eight-inch, 5 1/4-inch, 3 1/2-inch—floppy disks are the most iconic symbols of old-school computing. But how do they actually work? The 8-Bit Guy spends 15 minutes breaking down what makes floppy disks so cool, despite being obsolete. When you peel back that familiar plastic case. The magnetic material of a floppy…

Tech News Darren Orf Jul 18

Yahoo’s Latest Earnings Report Basically Confirms That Tumblr Purchase Was a Waste of Money

Yahoo released its latest earnings report today, and while there were some bright nuggets for the beleaguered company—its reported revenue for the second quarter of this year beat analyst estimates—there was one distinct black mark. Yahoo recorded a total goodwill impairment charge of $482 million related to its purchase of Tumblr. Whoops! A “goodwill impairment…

Tech News Sophie Kleeman Jul 18

Since Marvel Won’t Make an America Chavez Comic, Meet Image’s New Hero, America Vasquez

All-America Comix will be starring America Vasquez, a young Latina going on cosmic adventures while rocking clothing styles with patriotic, United States symbols. Yeah, that’s Vasquez, not Chavez. Guess Marvel has officially taken too long to make their America independent. Announced today via The Hollywood Reporter, All-America Comix is the result of a partnership between…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Jul 18

How Will SpaceX Actually Get Us to Mars?

A new video from Real Engineering explains the nuts and bolts of how SpaceX is planning to bring people to Mars and details the advantages that SpaceX has in making that actually happen. It’s both fun and enlightening! Some of these things you may already know—like, for instance, how the Hohmann Transfer is the most…

Sploid Casey Chan Jul 18

How to Watch the Republican National Convention, No Cable Required

Today is the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. And you’re probably wondering how you can watch it all without cable. Well, we’ve got you covered. Desktop and such: Twitter has a special deal with CBS where it’s livestreaming every single minute of Republican National Convention coverage. It’s probably the best…

Tech News Matt Novak Jul 18

Doctor Doom’s Iron Man Armor Looks Totally Rad

Doctor Doom is one of the two new people taking on the role of Iron Man in this Fall’s “Marvel Now!” lineup, and to do so, he’s getting his own suit of Iron Man armor. In true Doom style, it’s been remade in his own image—and it’s a pretty awesome mash-up of Doctor Doom and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 18

Something Major Just Shook Up the Bat-Family

Gotham’s vigilantes really have their work cut out for them now. Bruce Wayne’s recent experiences with near-death, a freer life, and a bleak Bat-resurrection have changed him. He’s a teensy bit mellower now, as evidenced by his new formation of a team comprised of allies in the fight against crime in Gotham. The squad being…

io9 Evan Narcisse Jul 18

This DIY Pokedex Battery Case Is the Pokémon Go Accessory You Have Been Waiting For

Do you own a 3D printer that works? Do you play Pokémon Go? Do you have a driving need to charge your phone while trekking across the city in a hunt of the last Eevee? Then you need this snazzy pokedex battery case. It won’t actually talk to you like a pokedex. Or guide you…

Tech News Alex Cranz Jul 18

An Earthquake Swarm Has Taken Over Central California

Central California is currently in the middle of an earthquake swarm, with up to 18 (and counting) tiny quakes shaking things up over the course of a single day. The situation is not, however, as ominous as it may seem. KTLA reported that the quakes began in the Bay Area late last night and have…

Tech News Ria Misra Jul 18

The Best, Coolest, and Impossible-to-Get Toys and Collectibles of San Diego Comic-Con 2016

It’s almost time for San Diego Comic-Con 2016! That doesn’t just mean amazing new trailers, exciting big panels, and tons of awesome cosplay: it also means a bunch of incredible toys and goodies you can only get your hands on at the con. Here are just a few of the things we can’t wait to…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 18

This Week’s Abysmal Heat Wave, Visualized

If you can’t stand the heat, it’s not the week to be in America, my friends. All signs are pointing toward a miserable, record-smashing heat dome engulfing most of the continental US over the next few days. For a scientific illustration of what our impending heat death will look like, meteorologists over at NOAA have…

Tech News Maddie Stone Jul 18

Experts: Kanye and Kim Could Both Be Prosecuted Over Taylor Swift Phone Call

Kanye West could face criminal charges over releasing a recording of a phone call West had with Taylor Swift, according to three legal experts who spoke with Gizmodo. Not only that, but West’s wife Kim Kardashian could also face charges for publishing the recording of the phone call on her Snapchat. Last night, Kardashian took…

Tech News William Turton Jul 18

Seeing Tennis Balls Get Made Is Way More Captivating Than I Ever Thought

The Writer of Rogue One Will Pen the Adaptation of Graphic Novel Mouse Guard

Seeing a 20,000 Watt Light Bulb Light Up Is Totally Blinding

Hillary Clinton Is Heading to the Valiant Comic Universe

The Evolution of Joker in Film and TV History

18th Century Pancakes Were Weird and Slightly Racist

Netflix Claims Customers Freaked Out Over Price Hike

Well, at Least Game of Thrones Season Six Is Coming to DVD and Blu-ray Sooner Than Expected

How Floppy Disks Work

Yahoo’s Latest Earnings Report Basically Confirms That Tumblr Purchase Was a Waste of Money

Since Marvel Won’t Make an America Chavez Comic, Meet Image’s New Hero, America Vasquez

How Will SpaceX Actually Get Us to Mars?

How to Watch the Republican National Convention, No Cable Required

Doctor Doom’s Iron Man Armor Looks Totally Rad

Something Major Just Shook Up the Bat-Family

This DIY Pokedex Battery Case Is the Pokémon Go Accessory You Have Been Waiting For

An Earthquake Swarm Has Taken Over Central California

The Best, Coolest, and Impossible-to-Get Toys and Collectibles of San Diego Comic-Con 2016

This Week’s Abysmal Heat Wave, Visualized

Experts: Kanye and Kim Could Both Be Prosecuted Over Taylor Swift Phone Call

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