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The Analog Gorgeousness of Papercraft Cameras

They may not actually “work” like that folded Leica but these papercraft reproductions of SLR’s, Super8’s, and Roliflexes are unique in that they’re themselves constructed from analog technologies. Artist Jennifer Collier has stitched and bonded them together from maps, love letters, newspapers and other material evocative of the item they inspire. [Jennifer Collier via Unpluggd]…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 8

Now HP Might Be Selling—Not Killing—WebOS

Contradicting earlier reports from the Guardian, Reuters reported late Monday that four sources close to the matter have confirmed that WebOS is being sought by companies, potentially Oracle, and that HP is weighing the benefits of a potential sale. PC Magazine has further analysis. https://gizmodo.com/hp-may-be-killing-off-webos-5854465

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 8

HAL Suits Could Help Support Nuclear Cleaners

A Tungsten vest provides its wearer fantastic protection from radiation’s damaging effects. Problem is—said vest also weighs about 132 pounds. So how does the Haz-Mat crew of tomorrow gird their loins in this radiation-resistant element? Exo-suits, obviously. Cyberdyne (the real Japanese company, not the fictional LA firm responsible for Skynet) has adapted their Hybrid Assistive…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 8

The Loveliest Boat House on the Fjord

This boat house makes me want to move to Norway and buy a ship. Or maybe forget the boat and just move in. As Remodelista points out, it’s both rustic and futuristic at once—the perfect aesthetic combination in my opinion. Norwegian architecture firm Tyin Tegnestue created the dreamy structure in the coastal township of Aure.…

Tech News Kristen Philipkoski Nov 8

Picture of the Day: November 7, 2011

WE ARE MADE OF STAR STUFF | Artist Michele Banks pays tribute to her friend Cathy, who died of cancer, by painting dividing cancer cells that look like supernovas. Banks was inspired by Carl Sagan’s idea that we are all made of “star stuff.” Via Brain Pickings. Want to read today’s io9 stories a different…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Nov 8

Build a Flame-Spewing Fire-Pistol

Whether you’ve got to start that campfire, like, 30 seconds ago, are ineffectually defending yourself from Polar Bear attacks, or just really want to get arrested at airport security, this hand-crafted hand-torch can do them all. Here’s how to construct your own. Envisioned and constructed by Instructables user PDRWLSN, this device utilizes butane fluid as…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 7

There Is a Secret Panorama Mode Hidden In the iPhone’s Camera

The iPhone camera has a secret Easter Egg: a panorama mode. This special mode—which Apple has not enabled for consumers yet—will allow you to capture large panoramic scene using multiple photos. This is how you can enable it: 1. First, you should access the com.apple.mobileslideshow.plist in the iPhone (you need to have developer access to…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Nov 7

That Smell of French Fries Is from the Engines, Not the Guy in Seat 36B

Mention “biofuel” and the average American driver will likely only think of a car that perpetually smells of Burger King. But, these fuels are making quick inroads to the aviation industry—both Alaska and United Airlines have announced today that some flights’ fuel supplies include non-petroleum alternatives. Alaska Airlines announced today that it is testing a…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 7

Verizon Roadmap Leak Details Galaxy Nexus and Xoom 2 Launch

A leaked Verizon document on Droid Life is an unverified glimpse into the company’s future releases. Too bad it’s filled with web only and Wednesday-release weirdness. Droid Life posted the leaked “Upcoming Product Launches” document today. The big news is a release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus dropping on November 21 as “web only.”…

Gadgets Roberto Baldwin Nov 7

Can You Boost Spotty Wi-Fi Signals With a Baking Pan?

A Wi-Fi network’s range is limited by the transmission power, antenna type, and environmental obstacles (i.e. trees). So, if you’re out in the boonies where the signal is spotty, you may be SOL. Unless, of course, there’s a baking pan handy. Silicon.com’s Peter Cochrane uncovered this interesting trick while cruising the Norfolk Broads aboard a…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Nov 7

This Image Shows How Camera Lenses Beautify or Uglify Your Pretty Face

Ever wonder why you may look prettier in some photos and uglier in others, even with the same smile and the same lighting? It’s all about the camera lens. These portraits—taken by Stephen Eastwood—show how this works. If you have ever used a dating site and thought “damn, he/she looked so hot in those pictures!…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Nov 7

Seven Tools to Help You Not Freeze to Death This Winter

It’s starting to get cold out, but you probably know that. And we already showed you how to safely keep your house warm, but gadgets can also help. We got seven that will keep you toasty through the cold season. https://gizmodo.com/heat-your-home-this-winter-without-burning-it-down-5855885 Dyson Hot Space Heater Space heaters? What is this, 1940? Admittedly, space heaters don’t…

Tech News Adrian Covert Nov 7

The Next Crop of Found Footage Movies That Will Scare You Silly

Now that Paranormal Activity 3 has broken box office records for October, Hollywood is green-lighting any thriller you can shake a handheld camera at. The “found footage” horror movie is set to have a new lease on life, with a pipeline full of jump scares. Here are the next crop of “found footage” flicks you…

io9 Meredith Woerner Nov 7

Apple Kicks Developer That Found Security Flaw Out of iOS Dev Program

After demonstrating that an app can download malicious code after being accepted into the App Store, developer Charlie Miller found out that his iOS developer credentials were pulled by Apple. https://gizmodo.com/ios-security-flaw-allows-trusted-apps-to-take-over-your-5857251 Charlie Miller exposed a threat to the security of iOS devices by creating an app that could exploit a javascript exception in mobile Safari.…

Tech News Roberto Baldwin Nov 7

The Life of a Modern Day Knife Maker Who Still Makes Knives By Hand Is Fascinating

Made By Hand, a documentary series of people who still, um, make things by hand, recently featured Joel Bukiewicz, a modern day knife maker who started Cut Brooklyn, a wonderful shop for handmade knives. In his featurette, Bukiewicz shows the process and immense detail he puts into every single knife. His story is amazing—he was…

Tech News Casey Chan Nov 7

Great authors imagine a world transformed by climate change

What kind of world are we leaving to our grandchildren? Can we even imagine a world after climate change? Some of the world’s greatest authors, including David Mitchell and Kim Stanley Robinson, grapple with climate change and our future in a new story collection. Here’s a review by Pauline Masurel from Green Prophet. Bill McKibben…

io9 Pauline Masurel - Green Prophet Nov 7

iOS Security Flaw Allows Trusted Apps to Take Over Your iPhone

Apple’s pretty proud of its App Store approval system. Too bad security hacker Charlie Miller found a code-signing flaw that allows good apps to go bad. Here’s how an app downloaded from the App Store could become a malware threat. What Miller has discovered is that hackers can create an app that passes Apple’s strict…

Tech News Roberto Baldwin Nov 7

Ship Like This, Be With You Til The Day You Die: Serenity is yours for only $100

We were all a bit heartbroken that the “Big Damn Replica” of Mal Reynolds’ awesome ship, Serenity, turned out to cost around $2,500 from Quantum Mechanix. You can’t put a pricetag on happiness, but that’s still a bit steep for many of us. https://gizmodo.com/love-keeps-her-in-the-air-but-you-can-keep-serenity-on-5319928 Now Quantum Mechanix has unveiled a new Serenity replica that’s… a…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Nov 7

Astrid To-Do for iPhone: Our Favorite Productivity App on Android Is on the iPhone Now

One of our favorite to-do lists/task manager apps for Android is Astrid. We love the deep feature set, the advanced tinkering and the easy to manage interface. Now it’s on the iPhone. And even though the iPhone has a ton of apps like Astrid, Astrid is already one of the best. https://gizmodo.com/the-six-best-apps-for-getting-shit-done-5707232 What’s it do?…

Tech News Casey Chan Nov 7

Sex With Animals Will Give You Penis Cancer

I hope you didn’t need the risk of death to convince you to not have sex with animals. But just in case, know this: bestiality will give you penis cancer. Researchers studied 432 men between 18 and 80 years old in rural Brazil, 118 of whom had penile cancer. Of those with the disease, 35…

Tech News Kristen Philipkoski Nov 7

The Analog Gorgeousness of Papercraft Cameras

Now HP Might Be Selling—Not Killing—WebOS

HAL Suits Could Help Support Nuclear Cleaners

The Loveliest Boat House on the Fjord

Picture of the Day: November 7, 2011

Build a Flame-Spewing Fire-Pistol

There Is a Secret Panorama Mode Hidden In the iPhone’s Camera

That Smell of French Fries Is from the Engines, Not the Guy in Seat 36B

Verizon Roadmap Leak Details Galaxy Nexus and Xoom 2 Launch

Can You Boost Spotty Wi-Fi Signals With a Baking Pan?

This Image Shows How Camera Lenses Beautify or Uglify Your Pretty Face

Seven Tools to Help You Not Freeze to Death This Winter

The Next Crop of Found Footage Movies That Will Scare You Silly

Apple Kicks Developer That Found Security Flaw Out of iOS Dev Program

The Life of a Modern Day Knife Maker Who Still Makes Knives By Hand Is Fascinating

Great authors imagine a world transformed by climate change

iOS Security Flaw Allows Trusted Apps to Take Over Your iPhone

Ship Like This, Be With You Til The Day You Die: Serenity is yours for only $100

Astrid To-Do for iPhone: Our Favorite Productivity App on Android Is on the iPhone Now

Sex With Animals Will Give You Penis Cancer

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