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The New Transparent LCD Boogie Board Lets Kids Trace What’s Underneath

Using LCD technology that’s similar—but not exactly the same—as what’s used for your laptop’s screen, the makers of the Boogie Boards created a modern take on those lift-and-peel drawing pads that instead erase at the push of a button. And at CES 2015 the company has announced a new kid-friendly version called the Boogie Board…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Video: Here’s what happens when a fireworks factory explodes

That is one hell of a boom. Which makes sense since it’s an explosion of a factory of things that go boom. The explosion occurred in Colombia and injured two people. The initial blast knocked the cameraman over and the ensuing fireworks kept shooting out for a solid minute after that. It’s pretty nuts. SPLOID…

Sploid Casey Chan

These Hidden Wireless Connectors Could Make Ports Obsolete

Keyssa Kiss is the name of the most amazing way to dock a device I’ve ever laid eyes on. See those two tiny little black squares on that plastic board? Those are the connectors. And they don’t even need to touch your phone, tablet, or laptop PC. They live beneath the surface of your device,…

Tech News Sean Hollister

The New Mercedes Self-Driving Car Concept Is Packed Full of Future

The Mercedes Luxury in Motion is not a car that you’ll be able to find on a lot any time soon. It’s not bound for any highways or driveways in the near future. It is, though, a glimpse at the future of automotive transportation. And a damn good looking one at that. One key to…

Tech News Brian Barrett

If SpaceX Launches, Where Will The Falcon Rocket Land? [Updated]

Last time we got too excited about SpaceX gearing up to attempt soft-landing on a barge, the launch was scrubbed. If the launch goes as scheduled on Tuesday morning, I have my fingers crossed the rocket will soft-land on an autonomous barge drone in the Atlantic Ocean. Update: Launch scrubbed, new window Friday. Drone spaceport…

Tech News Mika McKinnon

MatchStick Hands-On: A Cheap Open Source Chromecast? Yes Please.

Chromecast has largely caught on as a way to easily use services like Netflix on your computer. MatchStick is an open source HDMI stick for everyone who wants to use there TV for more than just watching movies. There’s no problem with Chromecast per se it’s just that Chromecast is a closed ecosystem that doesn’t…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Changing the lightbulb on a 1500-foot tower is breathtakingly terrifying

My pores on the palms of my hands are shaking. My caps on my knees are sweating. I’m having trouble breathing. And it’s all because of this slightly terrifying video showing a tower climber climbing atop a 1500-foot TV tower to change the lightbulb like it’s a leisurely walk in the park. Praire Aerial writes:…

Sploid Casey Chan

Sony’s Flagship 4K TV Is Thinner Than an iPhone 6 Plus

I mean, sure, technically we knew that Sony’s flagship XBR-X900C Ultra HD television was a ridiculous 4.9mm thin the moment Sony announced it. Technically. But it’s another thing entirely to see what that means: it’s thinner than an iPhone 6 Plus. Of course it is, you’re saying. The iPhone 6 Plus is 7.1mm thick! It’s…

Television Sean Hollister

Samsung: Our Smart Home Won’t Be a Walled Garden

Here’s at Samsung’s CES keynote, CEO Boo-Keun Yoon is talking a big game about Samsung’s ambitions for the internet of things. Within five years, he says ever single thing that Samsung makes will be a smart device that connects to the fabled Internet of Things. Among the promises? Samsung’s Internet of Things will be O…

Gadgets Eric Limer

Shure Brings Its Legendary Microphone Chops to Your iPhone

From the stage to the studio, Shure makes some of the most ubiquitous microphones in the world. They’re reliable, high-quality workhorses. With the new Shure Motiv line of microphones, the company hopes to translate some of that success to millions of iPhone users. All of the Motiv products are designed to plug and play with…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

The Hilarious Way Captain America Will Be Part Of Agent Carter

Even though Agent Carter (debuting this Tuesday) is set after the first Captain America movie, while he’s frozen somewhere in the Arctic ocean, it turns out the Star-Spangled Avenger will have a part to play in the miniseries! And hilariously, it’s going to piss Agent Carter off so bad. Apparently, Captain America will live on……

io9 Rob Bricken

You Can Watch A Live Reading Of Orwell’s 1984 Via Your Computer

Now that we’re living in a world of pervasive surveillance, and Big Brother really is watching you, the D.C. Public Library is hosting a live reading of George Orwell’s 1984 in its entirety. “Special guest readers” will take part, but you can also sign up to read — or watch the whole thing streaming on…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders

Nikon D5500: Nikon Finally Has a Touchscreen DSLR But Is It Too Late?

Even as the demand for beginner and mid-range (read: consumer) DSLRs has been slowing down in recent years, Nikon’s shooters in this range have inched forward on design and specs. The D5500 represents a pretty minor jump from its predecessor, the D5300. The biggest improvement on the new camera is that the new 3.2-inch vari-angle…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

This Lego barn house is the perfect addition to the winter village

Built for the Expand the Winter Village contest over at Eurobricks, this barn house fits in perfectly with the existing Winter Village theme. Though there are some great entries this year, if it were up to me, this would take the win. Builder Kristel has done a wonderful job of keeping the feel of the…

Tech News Michael Schulte

Twitter’s a Mess, You’re Free, You’re Finally Free!

Twitter appears to be down, or at least 40 minutes behind or so. We’ll update if we find out why but in the meantime feel free to park your cool tweets here instead? Or feel liberated from the constant pulls to refresh? Here’s Twitter’s pretty vague statement about what’s happening and how they’re addressing it:…

Tech News Brian Barrett

Video: How a whiskey barrel is made

Making bourbon is already hard and magical and totally worth it but before you even think about pumping that liquid gold deliciousness, you have to worry about the barrels you’re going to store the whiskey in. Making those whiskey barrels are a whole ‘nother story, as you’ll see in this video. A lot of wood,…

Sploid Casey Chan

52 weeks of Lego vignettes show a very weird 2014

Ted Andes has shared 52 consecutive weeks of building. Each of the small Lego scenes was placed on an approximately eight stud square base for each week of 2014. Some are depictions of the holidays or events that week, others are just tributes to various shows or ideas. The entire collection is worth checking out,…

Tech News Michael Schulte

Can 4K Make Camcorders Worth Buying Again?

Remember camcorders? They were those things you shot crappy video of your friends and family with, back before every phone and still camera on Earth gained the ability to shoot decent high-definition video. This year, they’re trying to ride 4K all the way to a comeback. Today both Sony and Panasonic announced new 4K consumer-oriented…

Tech News Michael Hession

I Tried Sony’s Do-It-Yourself Google Glass

Wearable computers are the hot trend in technology, and the holy grail for any electronics company is augmenting your vision with crazy computer glasses. Google started it, Microsoft’s allegedly working on it, and Sony’s got one too—fashion be damned. But at least Sony’s new cyborg eye can attach to your existing pair of glasses! Sony’s…

Tech News Sean Hollister

Sony Symphonic Light Speaker Reproduces Music Through Glass Like Magic

Sony is showcasing its latest connected gadget, but it’s not just another piece of plastic. It’s a speaker, but it has no traditional drive units. It’s a lantern that plays music through glass. Sony calls it the Symphonic Light Speaker. The LED light speaker combinations are part of the company’s Life Space UX exhibit at…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

The New Transparent LCD Boogie Board Lets Kids Trace What’s Underneath

Video: Here’s what happens when a fireworks factory explodes

These Hidden Wireless Connectors Could Make Ports Obsolete

The New Mercedes Self-Driving Car Concept Is Packed Full of Future

If SpaceX Launches, Where Will The Falcon Rocket Land? [Updated]

MatchStick Hands-On: A Cheap Open Source Chromecast? Yes Please.

Changing the lightbulb on a 1500-foot tower is breathtakingly terrifying

Sony’s Flagship 4K TV Is Thinner Than an iPhone 6 Plus

Samsung: Our Smart Home Won’t Be a Walled Garden

Shure Brings Its Legendary Microphone Chops to Your iPhone

The Hilarious Way Captain America Will Be Part Of Agent Carter

You Can Watch A Live Reading Of Orwell’s 1984 Via Your Computer

Nikon D5500: Nikon Finally Has a Touchscreen DSLR But Is It Too Late?

This Lego barn house is the perfect addition to the winter village

Twitter’s a Mess, You’re Free, You’re Finally Free!

Video: How a whiskey barrel is made

52 weeks of Lego vignettes show a very weird 2014

Can 4K Make Camcorders Worth Buying Again?

I Tried Sony’s Do-It-Yourself Google Glass

Sony Symphonic Light Speaker Reproduces Music Through Glass Like Magic

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The New Transparent LCD Boogie Board Lets Kids Trace What’s Underneath

Video: Here’s what happens when a fireworks factory explodes

These Hidden Wireless Connectors Could Make Ports Obsolete

The New Mercedes Self-Driving Car Concept Is Packed Full of Future

If SpaceX Launches, Where Will The Falcon Rocket Land? [Updated]

MatchStick Hands-On: A Cheap Open Source Chromecast? Yes Please.

Changing the lightbulb on a 1500-foot tower is breathtakingly terrifying

Sony’s Flagship 4K TV Is Thinner Than an iPhone 6 Plus

Samsung: Our Smart Home Won’t Be a Walled Garden

Shure Brings Its Legendary Microphone Chops to Your iPhone

The Hilarious Way Captain America Will Be Part Of Agent Carter

You Can Watch A Live Reading Of Orwell’s 1984 Via Your Computer

​Nikon D5500: Nikon Finally Has a Touchscreen DSLR But Is It Too Late?

This Lego barn house is the perfect addition to the winter village

Twitter’s a Mess, You’re Free, You’re Finally Free!

Video: How a whiskey barrel is made

52 weeks of Lego vignettes show a very weird 2014

Can 4K Make Camcorders Worth Buying Again?

I Tried Sony’s Do-It-Yourself Google Glass

Sony Symphonic Light Speaker Reproduces Music Through Glass Like Magic

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Humanity’s Epic Return to the Moon 🔴

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Blasts Off

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

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Nikon D5500: Nikon Finally Has a Touchscreen DSLR But Is It Too Late?