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Here’s How You’ll Make and Save Money in the Future

The way we deal with money is constantly changing — as is the nature of money itself. You can absolutely expect your money to change over the coming decades. In fact, the world of finance is on the cusp of revolutionary change. To learn more about the future of money, I spoke to Heather Schlegel,…

Harrison Ford is “chatting” with Ridley Scott about Blade Runner 2

During promotion for Ender’s Game in the U.K., Harrison Ford told IGN that 1) he’s “chatted” with director Ridley Scott about a follow-up to the 1981 scifi classic Blade Runner and 2) he would be willing to return to the role. This is probably a bad thing. You seriously don’t need to watch the interview;…

You Can Control This Blinding Green Laser Pointer With Your Smartphone

There’s really no practical reason anyone needs to own a high-powered green laser pointer (sorry stargazers, not buying it) but that doesn’t make them any less desirable. Especially now that Wicked Lasers has just revealed the Evo which can be customized and controlled via an app on your Android or iOS smartphone. Boasting around 100mW…

Windows Phone 8.1 Might Be Getting Ready to Take on Tablets

We’ve seen our fair share of Windows Phone leaks, in large part thanks to a random Craigslist phone. But there are some under the hood updates coming to WP8.1, and according to Paul Thurrott, they include 10 inch screens. WP8 GDR3 (Windows Phone 8 General Distribution Release 3), a still unreleased update, is expected to…

Kindle Paperwhite (2013) Review: Faster, Prettier, Still the Best

When Amazon first trotted out the Kindle Paperwhite, it was the first two-tone ereader in a long time (possibly ever) to have wow factor. And that front-lit screen turned out to be just as beautiful as promised. A year later, the new Amazon Paperwhite is just a tad better than its predecessor. Yes, that means…

Agents of SHIELD is all about Skye’s journey… and that’s a problem

Last night’s Agents of SHIELD focused on the newest member of the team. Skye is the Gwen Cooper to this show’s Torchwood, having joined the organization in the very first episode, and last night’s episode was all about whether she was SHIELD material. Sadly, the episode served to highlight some of this show’s pitfalls. Spoilers…

Listen to a spooky excerpt from the new Walking Dead audiobook! The latest Walking Dead book tie-in, The Fall of the Governor by Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga, just came out yesterday. Listen to an excerpt!

Comet ISON blazes green in new photographs

Comet ISON, which may or may not become the “Comet of the Century” skygazers have been hoping for, is alluring nonetheless in this stunning image by astrophotographer and astronomy educator Adam Block. Block captured the image early Monday morning from Mount Lemmon SkyCenter in Tucson, Arizona. “I am certain more images of this will be…

What Does a Quadrillion Sour Patch Kids Look Like?

There are depressing moments. There are dark places. And then there’s being a 31-year-old man carefully stacking Sour Patch Kids on the kitchen counter in a silent apartment at 2:00am. Think you have any idea what a quadrillion looks like? Well, you’re probably wrong! Thankfully, Tim Urban from WaitButWhy.com (along with a little help from…

11 of the Weirdest Sites on the Internet

The internet is a wondrous place, but for every fantastic website out there, it seems like there are two weird ones. We asked you, dear readers, what some of the strangest sites you’ve ever seen were, and here’s what you dug up, you freaks. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.com Spotted by Jule Cannot be described… no seriously. Ling’s Cars…

Next Generation Antibiotics Could Be Turned On and Off Using Light

As we continue fighting the most dastardly pathogens with new and improved antibiotics, the list of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains only grows longer—leaving us somewhat helpless against the threat of superbugs. We’re lucky to have some CDC staffers back to help weather the current salmonella outbreak, but it’s about time we find a more permanent solution—so…

10 Escaped Lab Animal Populations (And What They’re Probably Doing Now)

Why must we constantly fear the supernatural when there’s so much real stuff to fear? Take, for example, the many smart, dangerous groups of animals who escaped from their laboratory environments and now roam free. Perhaps they’re just enjoying their liberty — or perhaps they’re seeking revenge on those who caged them. 10. One Million…

What’s Better? A $1,200 Motorcycle Helmet or Cheap Earbuds?

The Schuberth C3 Pro is the best motorcycle helmet you can buy. Sure, there are caveats. I haven’t worn that many helmets. There’s really no such thing as a “best” helmet, considering individual needs and applications—an open-faced off-road helmet isn’t going to be great on the track—but for the average rider looking for the best…

Every Airline Should Offer This Adorable Flying Cutlery

Designer Eugeni Quitllet was hired by Air France to redesign the airline’s in-flight cutlery and tableware. And as part of the new line, he went above and beyond the call of duty with a set of cutlery designed just for kids that transforms into a small airline of their own. The wonderful flying cutlery comes…

The Forgotten Space Art Pioneer

During the 1920s and 30s, the British photo magazine, the “Illustrated London News,” published an article on the work of three artists who were seminal in the founding of modern space art. It included Lucien Rudaux and Chesley Bonestell. The third artist, equally as brilliant, is all but forgotten today. In many of his depictions…

Neptune’s Long Lost Moon Reappears

Neptune has a moon called Naiad that was discovered by Voyager 2 in 1989 when the space probe made its flyby — but it hasn’t been heard of since. Now, some 24 years later, astronomers have finally been able to spot it from Earth, and they did so using archived photographs. Naiad is an irregularly…

This Encyclopedic Site Contains 41 Years of Video Game Console Design

Commercially successful video game consoles—your Game Boys and your Playstations—are iconic pieces of product design. But they’re only part of the story. There are dozens of other machines that either didn’t catch on or failed miserably—and Evan Amos has devoted himself to cataloging them all. As Kotaku writer Luke Plunkett explains, Amos is a longtime…

Put a Porsche on Your Keychain Without Taking Out a Loan

Flash drives are given away at trade shows like breath mints. But unless you like waiting hours to slowly back up your files, you’re going to want to spend some money on a drive with a little more speed and capacity. Looks don’t hurt either, which is why you’ll want to consider LaCie and Porsche…

Jellyfish may be the most energy-efficient animals in the world

Jellyfish are known for their ability to take over ecosystems, even though they’re less efficient swimmers and hunters than their fishy competition. But a new study shows that jellyfish may rule the waves by actually being the most energy-efficient animals in the world. Here’s how. If you’ve ever watched a jellyfish swim, you know its…

Does this map prove that China discovered America before Columbus?

Controversial historian Gavin Menzies is claiming that this map from 1418 proves that the New World was discovered by China’s Admiral Zheng He some 70 years before Columbus. But that’s not the half of it. Menzies, a much beloved figure among wingnut historians, just published a book titled Who Discovered America in which he lays…