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ABC Cancels Both 666 Park Avenue and Last Resort

Goodbye, terrible show about a haunted building that rich people live in. Goodbye, fairly promising submarine series that allowed us to see Scott Speedman wet, a lot. It is a shame, because Last Resort was just starting to get good. At the same time, we had long since forgotten about 666 Park Avenue. [Via Entertainment…

The mysterious disease that kept people from speaking unless spoken to

We hear disputes about what exactly the Black Plague was, or what the English Sweat was, as if all the mystery diseases are far in the past. But there are some diseases that have flared up and died down in the last century, without anyone knowing exactly what caused them. Lytico Bodig was almost unknown…

These Bottle Opening Coasters Are a Double Threat (To Sobriety)

Two things are very important when imbibing—keeping those damn rings off your coffee table and ensuring the beverages continue to flow. So here’s something you’ve always wanted, even if you never knew it— wooden dual-purpose coasters/bottle openers from Brooklyn Brew Shop. It’s Friday, and if you’re not drinking you will be soon. So why not?…

How materials scientists are about to change the very fabric of the world

Over at Popular Science, there is a terrific collection of short articles about the future of materials science — sometimes called nanotechnology — that you absolutely must read if you want to understand where technology is heading. Often neglected in gee-whiz tales of the future, materials science is nevertheless the field that brought you innovations…

Supernatural brings us a new angelic conspiracy

Wednesday’s episode of Supernatural was so great it took me two days to process all my feelings of abandonment when it was over. At last I was able to work through some of my issues, just like Dean, and tackle this recap. Spoilers ahead! First of all, oh hey, Kevin and his badass mom are…

Dropcam, Butterball Cookbook Plus, and More

It’s the end of the week, and you’re so close to a holiday you can almost taste the sweet potato pie. Tide yourself over with a fresh round of the best iPad apps of the week. We’ve got plenty for you to check out, from an app that lets you design 3D printed items, to…

GoPro, Pixlr Express, and More

Whether it’s a new game from an old favorite film or a photo editing tool with tons of effects, there’s plenty for you to enjoy in this week’s best Android apps. Waking Mars: This is a game, but it’s one of those games that’s also a trick because it makes you, ya know, learn stuff.…

eBay Now, Expedia, and More

We’re about to enter into maximum holiday madness and it’s easy to wonder if you’re going to make it to January alive. As we kick off the season, this week’s edition of the best iPhone apps has a few tools to help you make it through, from one that gives you shopping discounts to another…

Nexus 4 Teardown: What the Guts Look Like

Our friends at iFixit are in the process of tearing down the Nexus 4, Google’s latest and greatest Android phone. If you’re of seeing exposed chips, circuits, guts and innards in all their glory, you’ll want to follow along. We’ll be updating this post to highlight any of iFixit’s updates as they tear open the…

Let’s Talk About Anything You Want for the Next Hour

It’s Friday, and we’re feeling chatty. So much has happened! What do you think of it all? Speak your mind, and we shall respond. That is, if you didn’t already say everything when we talked about your most powerful personal memories of technology this morning. https://gizmodo.com/what-are-your-most-powerful-memories-of-technology-5961153 Image via Shutterstock/IR Stone

How To Flavor Your Drinks with Fire

Drunk Prometheus. He stole fire from the gods, mixed it into a mojito, and drank it. We mortals can achieve the same effects without incurring any heavenly wrath. Today we’re going to show you a simple method to add a little savory char to your drink.[jump] It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long…

We’re not positive, but we’re pretty sure this is a magical forest creature that feeds on rainbows and dreams

Because look at it. Just. Look at it. Those lovable inky eyes. Those comically proportioned (yet somehow still adorable) legs. It’s hard to imagine it could it be anything BUT an enchanted critter from a mystical woodland. But it is. It’s a short-eared elephant shrew, recently born at the National Zoo in D.C., and it…

Secret Sleeping Desks Should Be Installed in Every College Library

Falling asleep while studying is a rite of passage for students of higher learning, so why shouldn’t college libraries install desks that made the occasional nap a bit more comfortable? Everyone from MIT to NYU should be calling up Russian designer Yaroslav Misonzhnikov and asking to buy his wonderful work desk with a secret spot…

Last Resort Week 7: When a dog turns on you, the only thing to do is put it down

Now that was more like it. Last night’s Last Resort packed more reversals and surprises than the past four or five episodes put together. It was like the show finally decided to stop hoarding plot twists for the winter, and just start doling them out. And now that all of these characters are taking action…

Is Twitter’s Latest Mobile App Update a Glimpse Into the Future?

Twitter has slowly been pushing itself through a kind of reinvention, hoping to come out the other side as a whole new social media butterfly. The most recent part of this transformation came last night in the way of updated mobile apps, and they hint at what the rest of Twitter may turn into. The…

Everything you need to know to catch tonight’s Leonid meteor shower

This year’s Leonid meteor shower peaks during the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, November 17th, and it’s shaping up to be a beautiful night for stargazing. According to NASA, tonight’s shower could be one of the best Leonid displays in years. Here’s everything you need to know to spot as many meteors as possible. Pictured above:…

The questionable nutritional value of eating a human placenta

Placenta – it’s not just for shampoo anymore. There is a rising belief that eating a human placenta after child birth provides a nutritional benefit for the mother and possibly curbs postpartum depression. Those brave enough to eat a placenta use a variety of methods to consume the organ. But are there any real health…

Apple says that they want to negotiate a global patent agreement with Google’s Motorola. Let’s hope it works out!

Slingbox 350 Review: Take a Show on the Road in 1080p

Each new generation of the Slingbox, since 2008, gets a little bit better in terms of features. This time around, the lower-end model, the Slingbox 350, picked up 1080p quality and a slick hardware redesign. It can help you get more out of your monthly cable package—at $179, is it worth it? What Is It?…

Facebook Gifts Just Became the Easiest Way to Look Good in Front of Everyone

All your friends, flames, and enemies are on Facebook. And now, you can buy all of these people presents—gift cards for coffee, cake pops, champagne, and pencils. It’ll all ship straight to their door. Why would I want to buy things like this? Because it’s a visible public display of generosity, and it’ll make you…