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The CW is really, really liking The Flash TV show

The Flash TV show must be looking good, because The CW just decreed that the scarlet speedster will get a stand-alone pilot, and not the “back-door pilot” he was previously given. This means that the Flash pilot will be presented as the first episode of The Flash TV show, instead of getting tucked in as…

HipShotDot Gives You Laser Sight Precision in Every FPS Situation

For some gamers, online achievements are even more important than real-world reputation. And the HipShotDot—a small red LED you stick in the middle of your screen—could be the first accessory marketed to FPS players that promises to improve their in-game performance without the use of dangerous levels of caffeine. How does it work? Well, most…

D&D’s Sundering campaign becomes a cold war in Icewind Dale

The epic Dungeons & Dragons event The Sundering sunders on with a new in-store RPG campaign, a novel by Erin M. Evans, and the Arena of War app. Check out this icy new Sundering video trailer. The Sundering is a massive event reshaping the Forgotten Realms. Most of it is unfolding in a multi-author novel…

​Almost Human goes back to the 1980s future

Do you like Robocop? Blade Runner? Demolition Man? Alien Nation? Total Recall? And countless other police drama-esque science fiction movies from the ’80s? Then you’ll love Almost Human, which is an unapologetic pastiche of the genre, updated to reflect 21st century post-human politics and fears of pharmaceutical terrorism. Whether you like Almost Human or not…

Tepco Removes First Fukushima Fuel Rods, Finally Gets Something Right

TEPCO workers successfully removed the first fuel rods from the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant and transferred them into portable casks on Monday. Those who have been following the follies of the power company should be pleased that a meltdown did not occur. These are just the first of many fuel rods that…

Apple just released the first beta version of iOS 7.1. It looks like it contains your usual bug fixes and performance enhancements, but if you see anything else worth mentioning, chime in below! Apple TV users can also pick up a new software beta that tests out AirPlay functionality. Developers, head over to the Dev…

People Are Identifying Themselves In These 1980s Mall Photos

“So your gonna think this sounds crazy but im sooo sure that im the guy in picture 11 on the article,” read the email that photographer Michael Galinsky received from Jamie Rutina. “You cant see my face cuz im looking down at something, but I know its me, the hair is mine, the coat, the…

How much was Isaac Asimov involved in Asimov’s Magazine?

Sheila Williams has been editor of Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine since 2004 — but she’s been involved with the magazine for 31 years, since she came on board as an editorial assistant. Talking to Locus Magazine, she reminisces about working with Isaac Asimov himself at the magazine that bore his name. Says Williams: I ended…

Smartphone Tripod From The Gorillapod People, Macbook Air [Deals]

Leave it to the folks the Gorillapod folks to design a smartphone tripod worth taking notice of. The poorly named Joby GripTight Micro Stand is a sleek, versatile accessory for whatever smartphone you may have that folds down to nothing when not in use. Even if you’re not a serious iPhone photog, this makes a…

This Futuristic Car Has No Engine and No Transmission

A team of engineers at Ohio State University want to change the way cars work. Not only do they want to build a more efficient, environmentally-friendly vehicle, but they also want to build a car with better parts—in fact, so much better that you can do away with major components… like the engine. The prototype…

Watch NASA’s Next Mission to Mars Blast Off Right Here, Right Now

NASA’s new robotic explorer, MAVEN, will be blasting off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in just a few minutes. And you can watch the whole thing live right here. This mission, which will be studying Mars’ atmosphere as opposed to its surface, is going to be the first of its kind. And hopefully,…

How to Make Your Own Glowing Light Bulbs That Don’t Need Electricity

If remembering to keep an emergency flashlight charged is beyond your responsible capabilities, here’s a great tutorial on how to make another backup light source that never needs power or batteries. Over on Korean-based Hobby Design there’s a relatively simple steb-by-step guide on how to make these glowing silicone light bulbs that should provide enough…

The 10 most insane alternate reality versions of popular superheroes

You would think that having the powers of a radioactive spider, or wearing a cape to a fight, would qualify as crazy enough for comic books. Not so. Comics delve into alternate worlds that show different sides of their superheroes – nutbag, wacko-smacko sides. Take a look at the looniest alternate reality versions of superheroes.…

Remembering The Rusted, Crumbling Piers Of Seaside Britain

Beautiful beaches probably aren’t the first thing that come to mind when thinking of jolly olde England, but seaside resorts have been popular getaways for city-dwellin’ Brits for nearly two centuries. People do still go visit, but the Victorian-era piers that dot the coast have seen some better days. Brighton-based photographer Simon Roberts has spent…

Pentagon Super-Hoarders Waste Billions Buying Stuff They Already Have

If you thought your great aunt Edna was bad, you should meet the super-hoarders at the Pentagon. A new Reuters investigation reveals that various defense agencies can’t stop buying stuff they already have. Like, many, many billions of dollars’ worth of stuff. The Defense Logistics Agency is a primary culprit, and they know it. “We…

Cure your case of the Mondays with swords and sorcery

Animator Morgan King is back with another awesome rotoscoped animation that’s all about swords, wizards, trippy visions, and the groaning of electric guitars. This is the totally metal way to escape from your desk, with a visit to the land of stars beyond the stone gate.

Ben Affleck’s Batman Could Be A Drone-Piloting Badass

We already know that Ben Affleck’s Batman from the up-and-coming Batman Vs. Superman is a supposed to be a jaded old Bruce Wayne who’s a bit dried up, but still clever as a fox. And now a random tweet delivers even more information on Bruce Wayne’s future lifestyle. Film producer Daniel Alter (Hitman), who is…

Disney’s Zoetrope Toys Brings Inanimate Action Figures To Life

Available exclusively at Disneyland and presumably other Disney theme parks around the world, this wonderful new zoetrope toy called the Disneyvision uses strobing lights and a vibrating support to bring one of six included rubber action figures to life—or at least create the illusion they’ve been brought to life. Designed to look like an old…

Ask a Law Professor Your Questions about Fan Fiction and Mash-ups

Rebecca Tushnet is a law professor at Georgetown and one of the founders of the Organization for Transformative Works, a nonprofit that promotes and supports fanworks. She’s here today to answer your questions today about fair use, fanworks, and the internet. Tushnet’s currently working on a project looking at the benefits and legal issues of…

I want to drive this all-terrain vehicle with airless tires on Mars

This is the Polaris Sportsman WV850 H.O. all-terrain vehicle. Its “reinforced steel exoskeleton can tow 1,500 pounds or slowly winch another vehicle up to 3,500 pounds.” But the coolest parts are the wheels, which make it the first vehicle with airless tires you can actually buy. https://gizmodo.com/the-first-airless-tire-vehicle-you-can-own-is-a-wicked-1466598045