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Gorgeous New Interstellar Trailer Shows Chris Nolan’s Alien Worlds

This brand new Interstellar takes us all a little bit further into the vast universe that director Christopher Nolan is ready to explore. Watch as Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey blast off into beautiful space. Watch an HD version at Interstellar’s website, just enter the access code 7201969 (which is the date Apollo 11 landed…

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The Radical Plan To Phase Out Earth’s Predatory Species

Should animals be permitted to hunt and kill other animals? Some futurists believe that humans should intervene, and solve the “problem” of predator vs. prey once and for all. We talked to the man who wants to use radical ecoengineering to put an end to the carnage. A world without predators certainly sounds extreme, and…

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What It’s Like to Attend Apple Genius Finishing School

Apple employees call Cupertino headquarters the “Mothership.” It’s hard not to be curious about the place. You don’t have to be a fan to appreciate the biggest company in the world, just like you don’t have to be Catholic to appreciate the Sistine Chapel. Sometimes a place is interesting because you want to know why…

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How To Cook With Lava: A Video Tutorial

A third challenger has appeared in the perennial throwdown between gas and charcoal grilling: Freaking LAVA. Photo Credit: Bompas & Parr Sculptor Bob Wysocki and geologist Jeff Karson, both with Syracuse University’s Lava Project (previously), teamed up with London-based alt-culinary duo Bompas & Parr to stage a cookout with the molten liquid of an artificial…

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Turn Your iPhone Charger Into a Portable Backup Battery

Even carrying your iPhone’s charger everywhere you go doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to keep your phone running all day. Sometimes outlets can be hard to find, and for those times the NomadPlus is here to help—transforming your iPhone’s standard charger into a portable 1,500 mAh battery for back power on-the-go. Shipping in late November…

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11 of the Most Beautiful and Dramatic Drone Videos, Shot By You

Martha Stewart uses one to survey her lush, pergola-filled properties. Photographer Ian Wood uses one to gain a bird’s-eye perspective on a gentrifying Los Angeles. We asked you to share what videos you were filming with your drones, and here are some of the best. Beautiful Mexico City, by maq Extreme Sports in Maui, by…

Tech News Alissa Walker

The 5 Best Things You Can Buy From Amazon’s 3D Printing Store

Amazon’s new 3D printing store has its share of straight-up bizarre flotsam, like an $66 decorative egg cup that absolutely no one in the world needs. I can’t mislead you: A lot of the stuff on offer is overpriced and weird. But some of the store’s offerings are solid. Here are our top picks. Wallet…

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The “Kardashian Index” Measures Whether Scientists Deserve Their Fame

Everybody knows Kim Kardashian is “famous for being famous.” But one researcher worries that some in the scientific community are likewise “renowned for being renowned.” How could you tell if a scientist has an overblown public profile? Meet the Kardashian Index. Writing in the journal Genome Biology, University of Liverpool genomicist Neil Hall notes: We…

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BitTorrent Bleep: The P2P Plan to Make the World’s Most Secure Chat

Last fall, BitTorrent (the company) announced and experimental plan to build a secure chat system using the protocol that’s most famous for enabling file sharing. Today, we’re getting our first look at the what will eventually become a finished product: BitTorrent Bleep. BitTorrent Bleep launches today as an invite-only pre-alpha on Windows 7 and Windows…

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The 13 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies Of All Time

On Friday, Guardians of the Galaxy hits theaters, with its unique blend of space-opera and insane comedy. Which classic films must Guardians defeat to take its place among the greatest science fiction comedies? Here are the 13 greatest (live-action) science fiction comedies of all time. 13. Mystery Men The Particulars: The film flopped on its…

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The NSA Patented Tech That Will Catch You Swapping Sim Cards

Now that it’s been over a year since the Snowden leaks, you might’ve thought that all of the insane NSA revelations had been revealed. Not so! Foreign Policy just published a fascinating and exhaustive list of every patent ever awarded to the spy agency. And one of its latest inventions is all about your SIM…

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Deals: Pacific Rim CE, Battle Royale Complete, Predator Collection

The Pacific Rim Collector’s Edition is down to just $29 today, and includes the 3D Blu-ray, regular Blu-ray, and DVD. [Pacific Rim CE] Battle Royale is a must see, and at just $13 for the complete collection on Blu-ray, a must buy. [Battle Royale] Such Predator. Wow. $20. [ Predator 5-Film Collection] Even more discounts…

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Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

The Irish Mirror newspaper has reported that WWE wrestler Sheamus will be playing Darth Vader in Episode VII. … THE HELL?! As evidence, the Mirror notes that Sheamus is currently in Ireland, where the movie is being shot. Additionally, Sheamus has actually worn the Vader costume before, for “various Star Wars promotional tours.” The Mirror…

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Boy Scouts: Gays Aren’t Pedophiles, But We Still Won’t Let Them Lead

On January 1 of this year, the Boy Scouts of America opened its doors to openly gay scouts. But, it still bars gay adult leaders. We talked about this issue with the organization’s National Commissioner and asked him if Scouting considers gays pedophiles. IndefinitelyWild: Does the Boy Scouts consider gay adults predators or pedophiles? Tico…

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Mysterious Sinkholes Are Forming Near the Site of This Rising Supertall

When it’s finished in 2016, the Lotte World Tower will reach more than 1,800 feet. But unfortunately, crews are encountering some problems as they near the top: Small sinkholes are forming in the neighborhood, and a nearby lake is mysteriously emptying into… hopefully not the base of the world’s sixth tallest building. The tower, which…

Tech News Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan

A Better First Aid Kit That Makes Suggestions and Knows What’s Missing

Even a well-stocked first-aid kit is all but useless if you crack it open but have no idea what’s actually needed for a particular emergency. So these aptly-named Clever Medkits feature a series of buttons and LED lighting that only illuminates the medical supplies needed for a specific injury, and it will even remind you…

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Looks Like Samsung’s Working on a Round Smartwatch Too

What with Android watches, other Android watches, Tizen watches, and fitness-tracker watches, Samsung has tried pretty much everything watch-y. But it’s not over yet. Newly found patents make it look like Samsung is also keen on that round style. The round watch patents were dug up by MobileGeeks, and while patents don’t mean a consumer…

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Deals: 7200RPM External, Gadget Chargers, Vacuum Wine Saver, Fire Safepow

The HGST Touro is one of the only 7200 RPM external hard drives out there, and the 1TB model is only $60 today, which is as cheap as we’ve ever seen it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145919 If you own an Xbox One, this drive can seriously cut your games’ load times vs. the internal hard drive, but any…

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Ask Ford’s Top Automotive Interior Designer Anything You Want

Amko Leenarts has been the head of interior design at Ford Motor Co. since 2012. He’s the one guiding the look of Ford’s car interiors worldwide. And he’s here in Gizmodo’s comment section to answer your questions about car design, dashboard tech, and the future of the automobile. Come ask away. https://gizmodo.com/how-fords-top-interior-designer-puts-the-future-in-the-1613239744 Amko will be…

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Night At The Museum 3 Heads To London Because, Hey, Why Not?

Night at the Museum heads to London because this is a logical journey for museum manikins to make. But more importantly it looks like the magical stones are broken, which could mean the death of fake Teddy Roosevelt, and that is not acceptable. Also it looks like the cat is officially out of the bag…

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Gorgeous New Interstellar Trailer Shows Chris Nolan’s Alien Worlds

The Radical Plan To Phase Out Earth’s Predatory Species

What It’s Like to Attend Apple Genius Finishing School

How To Cook With Lava: A Video Tutorial

Turn Your iPhone Charger Into a Portable Backup Battery

11 of the Most Beautiful and Dramatic Drone Videos, Shot By You

The 5 Best Things You Can Buy From Amazon’s 3D Printing Store

The “Kardashian Index” Measures Whether Scientists Deserve Their Fame

BitTorrent Bleep: The P2P Plan to Make the World’s Most Secure Chat

The 13 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies Of All Time

The NSA Patented Tech That Will Catch You Swapping Sim Cards

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Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

Boy Scouts: Gays Aren’t Pedophiles, But We Still Won’t Let Them Lead

Mysterious Sinkholes Are Forming Near the Site of This Rising Supertall

A Better First Aid Kit That Makes Suggestions and Knows What’s Missing

Looks Like Samsung’s Working on a Round Smartwatch Too

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Gorgeous New Interstellar Trailer Shows Chris Nolan’s Alien Worlds

The Radical Plan To Phase Out Earth’s Predatory Species

What It’s Like to Attend Apple Genius Finishing School

How To Cook With Lava: A Video Tutorial

Turn Your iPhone Charger Into a Portable Backup Battery

11 of the Most Beautiful and Dramatic Drone Videos, Shot By You

The 5 Best Things You Can Buy From Amazon’s 3D Printing Store

The “Kardashian Index” Measures Whether Scientists Deserve Their Fame

BitTorrent Bleep: The P2P Plan to Make the World’s Most Secure Chat

The 13 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies Of All Time

The NSA Patented Tech That Will Catch You Swapping Sim Cards

Deals: Pacific Rim CE, Battle Royale Complete, Predator Collection

Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

​Boy Scouts: Gays Aren’t Pedophiles, But We Still Won’t Let Them Lead

Mysterious Sinkholes Are Forming Near the Site of This Rising Supertall

A Better First Aid Kit That Makes Suggestions and Knows What’s Missing

Looks Like Samsung’s Working on a Round Smartwatch Too

Deals: 7200RPM External, Gadget Chargers, Vacuum Wine Saver, Fire Safepow

Ask Ford’s Top Automotive Interior Designer Anything You Want

Night At The Museum 3 Heads To London Because, Hey, Why Not?

JBL Authentics 500 Retro-Style Home Speaker Hits 40% Off, Now at Its Lowest Price as Amazon’s Spring Sale Clearance Begins

ExpressVPN Spring Sale Special: Up to 73% Off + Free eSIM and Password Manager

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Amazon Echo Dot Sees Its Last Price Drop in the Spring Sale, Final Hours Tick Down Ahead of an Uncertain Prime Day

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