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The (dubious) science of penis enlargement

You’ve seen the spam. You’ve heard legends. But is there any actual science behind the promise of penis enlargement? Quite a lot, it turns out. Here’s what we’ve learned from thousands of years of experiments that have attempted to address whether life would be better if that special organ were just a little bit bigger.…

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 23

Net Neutrality Goes Into Effect Nov 20th (Will Get Sued on the 21st)

The FCC just dropped their final set of rules and regulations for an “open internet”, going into effect November 20th. Verizon and Metro PCS already tried—and failed—to sue, so let’s not get too excited just yet. Net neutrality is a GOOD thing. It means carriers can’t block any law-abiding sites or apps, even if they…

Tech News Brent Rose Sep 23

Brompton’s Secret Project Is an Electric Bike That Can Fold Like Their Classic Bikes

Brompton, the classic foldable bike, has finally revealed their “Project X” campaign: it’s an eBrompton, which is a Brompton bike with an electric motor. And fret not Brompton fans, the motor won’t mess with the legendary fold of the bike. There’s not much known about the eBrompton right now but it’ll fold no problem. The…

Tech News Casey Chan Sep 23

The proton transistor could finally give us perfect machine-human interfaces

One of the barriers that stops us from plugging computers into our brains and replacing our eyeballs with cameras is the fact that biological systems and electronics use different control systems. Electronics use electrons and living creatures use either protons or ions. Because of this, our cyborg dreams are a bit further off than we…

io9 Tim Barribeau Sep 23

Drunk Russian Fishermen Crash into Nuclear Submarine

So you’re out on the water with your pals, trawling Russian waters for Neptune’s bounty. Fish! Fresh fish! What a wonder day we’ve got here—how about another drink? Yes. What’s that? A submarine? Full speed ahead. The AP reports this zealous scene of maritime shitfacery played out in Russia’s Avachino Bay. Despite repeated warnings from…

Tech News Sam Biddle Sep 23

Microsoft’s Latest Patents Show a Smartphone Future That’s Modular

The chameleonic nature of smartphones is a big reason why we love them so much. They shapeshift to fit our needs. But the most recent patents from Microsoft take that idea one step further, introducing modular hardware components to mobile devices. The idea here is smart: the area of a slider smartphone where the keyboard…

Tech News Adrian Covert Sep 23

Scientists design an ‘antimagnet’

Over the last few decades, cloaking devices have come closer and closer to becoming reality. Scientists have masked objects from the human eye using various metamaterials. They’ve created sonic invisibility barriers. They’ve even masked heat. And now they may be able to cloak a magnetic field, too. Ships cruising along during war time are sometimes…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Sep 23

Saltwater and sludge could give us an inexhaustible supply of energy

Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen is generally considered a fantastic way to get a renewable power source. The problem is how exactly you go about splitting the water. Current methods require some power input in order to kickstart the reaction, reducing its effectiveness as a sustainable power source, since power needs to flow continually…

io9 Tim Barribeau Sep 23

Must Watch: Community‘s Dead Brilliant Parodies of Doctor Who and 2001

Last night’s Community reminded us why it’s arguably the greatest nerd comedy of our era, with this devastatingly funny Doctor Who spoof. Is it wrong that I actually want to watch a few hundred episodes of Inspector Spacetime now? I’m already spinning out the backstory in my mind, of why a time-traveling police inspector would…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Sep 23

Blockbuster’s Elbowing into the Movie Streaming Racket

As though anyone needed to make this week’s Netflix debacle any more confusing, Blockbuster’s about to announce a streaming service to compete with Netflix’s newly-single streaming service. https://gizmodo.com/netflix-splits-dvd-delivery-and-streaming-services-into-5841577 Blockbuster hasn’t actually come out and said they’re announcing streaming, but the invitations to their 1PM event today describe a “stream come true.” Real subtle, guys. Though…

Movies Kyle Wagner Sep 23

Tons of updates for Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, and Thor 2!

Chris Evans explains why Captain America’s costume changes in The Avengers. Patrick Wilson talks his love for Prometheus. Mark Millar admits the window is closing for Kick-Ass 2. Plus some intriguing new hints for the Doctor Who finale! All that plus Game of Thrones casting news, Tim Kring and Kiefer Sutherland’s new show gets the…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Sep 23

Camera Powerhouse Arri Camera Company Employee Hacked Rivals for Months (Updated)

How’s about a little corporate espionage to start your day? German company Arri A former worker at German company Arri, a giant in the TV and film camera industry, has plead guilty to hacking the emails of their competitor Band Pro Film and Digital. Mmm, like espresso… So, here’s what happened. Arri, maker of the…

Tech News Brent Rose Sep 23

AT&T Starting WP7 Mango Updates Next Week?

We’ve all been waiting for some beautiful tiled Microsoft fruit salad, and a ripe new rumor says September 27th is AT&T Mango Day. According to WPCentral, citing internal emails,, AT&T customers will get Mango on the following handsets: HTC Surround (SKU 65212) LG Quantum (SKU 65205) Samsung Focus (SKU 65203) Unfortunately, things are a little…

Tech News Sam Biddle Sep 23

Why Those Faster-Than-Light Particles Might Be a Good Bet to Hedge Against

Yes, okay, it’s terribly exciting that Einstein’s theory of relativity has been put on notice by some perky faster-than-light neutrinos. But science, I’ve been burned before by your outsized enthusiasms. So here’s a great way to hedge my bets. https://gizmodo.com/faster-than-light-particles-could-wreck-einsteins-relat-5843006 Okay, so maybe I don’t have an xkcd-sized bankroll to bet you $200 that this…

Physics & Chemistry Brian Barrett Sep 23

Picture of the Day: Sept. 22, 2011

THERE’S A RING AROUND THE SUN | A ring of bright colors surrounds the sun, in an unusual phenomenon observed for an hour in Vietnam. Photo by Tho Le Duc, via National Geographic. Want to read today’s io9 stories a different way? Check out our blog view. Or visit Observation Deck, our general discussion forum.

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 23

This Rover Is An iOS-Controlled Spy Tank For Kids

Not to be confused with our beloved Mars Lander, this Rover is the AC13 Wi-Fi Vehicle with Video. It’s a spy camera on wheels that both adults and kids will love. https://gizmodo.com/as-spirit-fades-forever-mars-opportunity-rover-reaches-5808540 The battery-powered Rover has tank-tread wheels, a front-mounted camera and built-in night vision. It’s controlled by an iPhone or an iPad over a…

Tech News Kelly Sep 23

iTattoo Cases Make Excellent Use Of Your iPhone’s Apple Logo

The iTattoo cases from Cement Produce are really different. Instead of highlighting the Apple logo on the back of the iPhone, they merge the Apple icon into the design. There are six different case designs from which to choose. Some are whimsical like the Apple on the plate, others are geeky like the Apple keyboard…

Tech News Kelly Sep 23

Scratch and Sniff Your Way Through New York City

Amber Jones is the author of New York, Phew York, a scratch and sniff book that captures the smells of New York City. The book follows a family’s trip through 19 neighborhoods in the city, capturing 30 smells including hot dogs, the sewer and fish. It’s an assault on the olfactory senses that was inspired…

Tech News Kelly Sep 23

The Big Pocket Travel Jacket: A Coat For Cheap Travelers With Lots Of Luggage

Small British company Rufus Roo has created the Big Pocket Travel jacket, a lightweight parka that lets you carry up to 22 pounds of junk with you on the plane. It’s like an oversized, airline-friendly version of a Scottevest. The Travel jacket is a response to the hefty fees airlines charge for extra baggage. It…

Tech News Kelly Sep 23

What Would You Do With A Lego Robot That Takes iPad Photos?

The folks at Montreal-based Pheromone Lab designed a Lego robot whose main function was to automate photo-taking on the iPad 2. Yes, you probably could use a software tool like UI Automation for the task, but that’s no fun. The robot was built using a Lego Mindstorms kit and a capacitive stylus to press the…

Tech News Kelly Sep 22

The (dubious) science of penis enlargement

Net Neutrality Goes Into Effect Nov 20th (Will Get Sued on the 21st)

Brompton’s Secret Project Is an Electric Bike That Can Fold Like Their Classic Bikes

The proton transistor could finally give us perfect machine-human interfaces

Drunk Russian Fishermen Crash into Nuclear Submarine

Microsoft’s Latest Patents Show a Smartphone Future That’s Modular

Scientists design an ‘antimagnet’

Saltwater and sludge could give us an inexhaustible supply of energy

Must Watch: Community‘s Dead Brilliant Parodies of Doctor Who and 2001

Blockbuster’s Elbowing into the Movie Streaming Racket

Tons of updates for Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, and Thor 2!

Camera Powerhouse Arri Camera Company Employee Hacked Rivals for Months (Updated)

AT&T Starting WP7 Mango Updates Next Week?

Why Those Faster-Than-Light Particles Might Be a Good Bet to Hedge Against

Picture of the Day: Sept. 22, 2011

This Rover Is An iOS-Controlled Spy Tank For Kids

iTattoo Cases Make Excellent Use Of Your iPhone’s Apple Logo

Scratch and Sniff Your Way Through New York City

The Big Pocket Travel Jacket: A Coat For Cheap Travelers With Lots Of Luggage

What Would You Do With A Lego Robot That Takes iPad Photos?

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