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The Old Lois Lane Really Doesn’t Like the New Lois Lane

The woman behind one of the most famous incarnations of Lois Lane is not pleased about the version that’s part of DC’s current cinematic universe. In an interview with HeyUGuys, Margot Kidder bashed the latest portrayal of Lois Lane as sexist and old-fashioned. “[They] didn’t give her anything to do! I mean, how stupid is…

io9 Beth Elderkin Sep 2 '16

Putin: Russia Didn’t Hack the DNC, But Lol

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia definitely didn’t hack the Democratic National Committee and expose embarrassing emails, but dang, he sure is glad someone did it. You know, for the American people. “Listen, does it even matter who hacked this data?’’ Putin told Bloomberg. “The important thing is the content that was given to the…

Tech News William Turton Sep 2 '16

Brilliant Hacker Turned the Classic NES Zapper Into a Kick-Ass Toy Laser Gun

For the upcoming ‘Hacked on Classics’ show being held as part of the Brighton Digital Festival in the UK this month, hacker Seb Lee-Delisle modified the classic NES’ Zapper accessory with LEDs, a green laser, the smoke-generating parts from an e-cigarette, and a small blower to create the convincing effect of a functional laser pistol.…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Sep 2 '16

Solar Power Plant Can’t Figure Out How to Stop Frying Birds

Each year, around 6,000 birds are incinerated after chasing bugs within the Ivanpah concentrated solar thermal plant in the California Mojave Desert. Officials at the facility are enacting all sorts of measures to prevent this ongoing avian massacre—but it’s not clear if anything’s working. Workers at the plant call them “streamers.” It’s when a bird…

Tech News George Dvorsky Sep 2 '16

Wave Goodbye to the Summer With the Gif Party

In a few days, Ariel and Eric will not be able to wear those white outfits anymore. Celebrate the end of summer by showing us, in gifs, how you’re feeling.

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Sep 2 '16

The Nintendo NX Is Bringing Cartridges Back: Report

The glory days of Nintendo consoles will forever be tied to endlessly blowing in plastic game cartridges. With its upcoming convertible system, Nintendo will try to recapture that magic, a source told The Wall Street Journal. Nintendo is no stranger to mining nostalgia. But a move to flash-based carts makes an awful lot of sense.…

Tech News Avery Ellis Sep 2 '16

Wonder Woman ’77 and The Bionic Woman Are Teaming Up For a Groovy New Comic

Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman and Lindsay Wagner’s Bionic Woman were icons of ‘70s TV—and now, decades after they ruled the small screen, they’re teaming up for a new comic series fit to burst with nostalgia. From DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment, Wonder Woman ‘77 Meets The Bionic Woman, by Andy Mangels and Judit Tondora, sees…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

The Biggest Air Cannon in the World Would Dominate Vaping Competitions

Did you know there was an official vaping sport called Cloud Chasing? Competitors compete to make the most impressive smoke plumes, but few would be able to challenge the world’s largest air cannon that can blast massive smoke rings capable of toppling mighty box forts. Built for a Czech TV show called Wonders of Nature,…

Sploid Andrew Liszewski Sep 2 '16

We’ve Never Seen The Solar Wind Like This Before

Like an endless blaze roaring forth from the gates of hell, the solar wind is majestic, awe inspiring, and terrifying. The only proof you need that the Sun is the one and true master of our solar system is this never-before-seen view of a torrent of charged particles bursting out of our star’s corona. It’s…

Space & Spaceflight Maddie Stone Sep 2 '16

Google Just Killed Its Modular Phone Project

Google has “suspended” Project Ara, its modular phone initiative, according to a Reuters report. Project Ara was one of the flagship programs at Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, its skunkworks team created by a former DARPA director Regina Dugan. The goal of the project was to build a phone with interchangeable parts, so…

Tech News Michael Nunez Sep 2 '16

Isolinear Chip Flash Drives Are Definitely Where Picard Would Stash His Data

You’d have assumed that by the time the 24th century rolled around, wi-fi would be available across the galaxy. But Picard’s Enterprise apparently still relied on isolinear chips—Star Trek’s version of flash drives— to share data. ThinkGeek’s version probably isn’t quite as advanced, but you don’t have to tell your imagination that. The isolinear chips…

io9 Andrew Liszewski Sep 2 '16

Has the Theme For American Horror Story Season Six Finally Been Revealed?

The Uncharted movie loses its release date. Get new glimpses at Jumanji and Beauty and the Beast. Legends of Tomorrow reveals its Stargirl. Plus, behind the scenes on Spider-Man: Homecoming, what’s to come on Ash vs. Evil Dead, and a creepy new Westworld poster. To me, my spoilers! Uncharted Unsurprising given the film only just…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 2 '16

Update OS X Right Now or You Could Get Some Nasty Spyware

Apple has issued an urgent security update for OS X El Capitan, OS X Yosemite and Safari to protect against the same security vulnerability that hit iOS last week. To update on OS X, go to App Store > Updates and then install the Security Update 2016-001 (for El Capitan) or 2016-005 (for Yosemite). For…

Tech News Christina Warren Sep 2 '16

Samsung Confirms Note 7 Recall After 35 Reports of Dangerous Battery Problems

In an email to Gizmodo, Samsung confirmed reports that it would recall its new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, following several reports that the phone was overheating and exploding. Earlier this week, the company delayed plans to ship the Galaxy Note 7 to many markets. The phone was announced in early August, and it received positive…

Gadgets Mario Aguilar Sep 2 '16

British Defense Giant Offers Tactical Spy Trash Cans to American Cops

While most of us eventually stop playing spies, American police departments have found it increasingly tough to grow up, using military-developed surveillance equipment for crimes as minor as 911 hangups in recent years. Sensing an opportunity, defense contractors apparently stepped in to fulfill the demand, as demonstrated by a newly leaked 2014 product catalog from…

Privacy & Security Hudson Hongo Sep 1 '16

Logitech Is Finally Making Affordable Gaming Mice Again

Logitech used to make the best cheap gaming mouse in the business. The Logitech MX518 was the under $100 dream machine everyone recommended to new gamers. Whether you spent twelve hours a day in World of Warcraft or were constantly fragging infants in Counterstrike, the MX518 was a workhorse mouse with the best sensor available…

Tech News Alex Cranz Sep 1 '16

Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles Are Back In Theaters For One Weekend Only

The passing of acting icon Gene Wilder this week is still being keenly felt by his legions of fans. This weekend, if you want to honor the legend, you can head to the nearest AMC theater, where two of his most beloved films are being shown once more. Fifty-five locations in the US will be…

Movies James Whitbrook Sep 1 '16

Happy Hogan Will Pester Tony Stark In Spider-Man: Homecoming

This is a nice surprise. It seems the original Iron Man director, Jon Favreau, will reprise his on-screen role as Tony Stark’s driver Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Favreau played the role in all three Iron Man movies (the first two of which he also directed) but has yet to appear in any other Marvel…

Movies Germain Lussier Sep 1 '16

Report: Samsung to Issue ‘Unprecedented’ Recall of Note 7 Amid Explosion Fears

After reports emerged on social media of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 exploding when charged, the company announced on Wednesday that it was delaying shipments of its new flagship device for “additional tests being conducted for product quality.” Now, it seems the smartphone maker is taking more drastic measures, with South Korean media reporting that Samsung…

Tech News Hudson Hongo Sep 1 '16

Syfy Renews Space Operas Killjoys and Dark Matter

Great news for fans of Syfy’s space operas Killjoys and Dark Matter: both shows will be returning for third seasons. This news comes just ahead of bounty-hunter drama Killjoys’ season finale on Friday; mystery thriller Dark Matter wraps up Sept. 16. So … does this mean fans will finally get to see a crossover episode…

Television Cheryl Eddy Sep 1 '16

The Old Lois Lane Really Doesn’t Like the New Lois Lane

Putin: Russia Didn’t Hack the DNC, But Lol

Brilliant Hacker Turned the Classic NES Zapper Into a Kick-Ass Toy Laser Gun

Solar Power Plant Can’t Figure Out How to Stop Frying Birds

Wave Goodbye to the Summer With the Gif Party

The Nintendo NX Is Bringing Cartridges Back: Report

Wonder Woman ’77 and The Bionic Woman Are Teaming Up For a Groovy New Comic

The Biggest Air Cannon in the World Would Dominate Vaping Competitions

We’ve Never Seen The Solar Wind Like This Before

Google Just Killed Its Modular Phone Project

Isolinear Chip Flash Drives Are Definitely Where Picard Would Stash His Data

Has the Theme For American Horror Story Season Six Finally Been Revealed?

Update OS X Right Now or You Could Get Some Nasty Spyware

Samsung Confirms Note 7 Recall After 35 Reports of Dangerous Battery Problems

British Defense Giant Offers Tactical Spy Trash Cans to American Cops

Logitech Is Finally Making Affordable Gaming Mice Again

Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles Are Back In Theaters For One Weekend Only

Happy Hogan Will Pester Tony Stark In Spider-Man: Homecoming

Report: Samsung to Issue ‘Unprecedented’ Recall of Note 7 Amid Explosion Fears

Syfy Renews Space Operas Killjoys and Dark Matter

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