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6 superhero origins Hollywood got right (and 6 that Hollywood messed up)

Now that we’ve seen our first Green Lantern footage, opinions are divided. But one thing’s sure: the closer Hal’s origin sticks to the comics, the better off we’ll be. Here are six superhero origins Hollywood captured, and six they ruined. https://gizmodo.com/first-green-lantern-footage-is-mind-blowingly-cosmic-5688982 For those of us who read Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 15

Three ultra-tiny, mysterious “lost frogs” discovered

With amphibians among the creatures hardest-hit by disease and extinction over the past several years, conservation groups are working to find and protect as many species as possible. Today Conservation International announced the discovery of three new ultratiny toads. According to Conservation International, the group which organized the search for lost frogs around the world,…

io9 Annalee Newitz Nov 15

Spreading Mobile Data Into Africa Is Getting Better

If wiring an advanced, fully-industrialized society like the US for wireless broadband data has been difficult, then just imagine trying to pull it off in Africa. But wireless innovation is becoming (gradually) cheaper and easier in the troubled continent. Bill Gates himself details the lengths to which his foundation is going to empower Africans through…

Tech News Sam Biddle Nov 15

Eric Schmidt Says Android Gingerbread Will Have NFC Walletphone Magic

Eric Schmidt’s currently showing off a Nexus S at the Web 2.0 conference, but more exciting than the handset itself is the new feature it’s packing courtesy of Android 2.3: near field communication. Hello, Android walletphone. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-the-nexus-two-by-samsung-5676008 Schmidt said that Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread, will be rolling out “in the next few weeks.” Among its…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Nov 15

Smallville gives us Granny Goodness and her orphanage of Female Furies!

Friday’s Smallville got all Fourth World on audiences with the debut of Granny Goodness and her Female Furies! Also, Tess learned her real name, Teri Hatcher guest-starred as Lois’ mom from beyond the grave, and Clark was in bondage. Friday’s episode, “Abandoned,” was totally insane and fairly entertaining. It has the Smallvillization of another Apokoliptic…

Television Cyriaque Lamar Nov 15

This Is Why We Need Astronauts

When I was at the Kennedy Space Center two weeks ago, I asked one of the Mars Rovers’ software engineers if she was sad about the—temporary—end of the US manned space program. Her answer: “Very sad.” https://gizmodo.com/obama-cancels-kennedys-dream-5461806 But I’m not going to repeat again what Neil Armstrong and 26 other NASA legends already said. And…

Space & Spaceflight Jesus Diaz Nov 15

Can a story about mass extinction be optimistic?

Why can’t stories about the future be more optimistic? The Shine anthology presents uplifting visions of the world to come. Check out an exclusive excerpt, “Castoff World” by Kay Kenyon. Child knelt at the edge of the ocean and carefully spread the bird bones on the water, putting them out to sea. She waited for…

io9 Kay Kenyon Nov 15

Don’t Try to Do This With Your iPhone 4

It may not have image stabilization, but that iPhone 3GS sure can take some heavy pounding. Watch as these rascals drive it through hell and back, attached to an RC car. Don’t try this with your iPhone 4. [Thanks Bud!] https://gizmodo.com/design-test-note-fragile-beauty-5572546

Tech News Jesus Diaz Nov 15

190 million year old dinosaur eggs are the world’s oldest preserved embryos

Dinosaur eggs dating back to the early Jurassic are revealing amazing secrets about dinosaurs. These particular dinosaurs were born quadrupedal, then learned how to walk upright, revealing drastic physical changes and a very human-like reliance on their parents during infancy. These eggs are the oldest embryos ever found for a land-based vertebrate. Despite their unimaginable…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Nov 15

Guess which Na’vi princess got knocked up after the humans left?

A rough Avatar deleted scene shows what happens after the end of the movie. And apparently some of our friendly blue Na’vis have been makin’ with the Tsaheylu because somebody’s preggers. Check it out! Go ahead and fast forward 3:40 for the deleted scene. Click to view Alright, now, it didn’t technically show that it…

Movies Meredith Woerner Nov 15

App Deals of the Day

All sorts of apps await you here in #appdealz! Free apps, cheap apps, racing apps, doodle apps—see for yourself! Free Apps: iOS: • Super Laser: The Alien Fighter (iPhone) for $0 (normally $0.99) *pictured left • Synth Racing (iPhone) App for $0 (normally $0.99) • iDrop Dead: Flower Edition (iPhone) App for $0 (normally $0.99)…

Tech News Christina Bonnington Nov 15

Lightning Review: Joby Gorillatorch Blade Tactical Flashlight

LED flashlights are the torch to carry these days, but instead of strapping them to your body, would they be more useful with magnetic hugging legs? Joby’s Gorillatech Blade aims to find out. SPECS Joby Gorrilatech Blade Tactical LED Flashlight Price: $60 (MSRP) Weight: 13 Ounces Chip: CREE XLamp XP-C LED Lumens: 130 (2.5 hrs)…

Reviews Joel Johnson Nov 15

3D Mirror Accessory Turns iPhones Into Fun 3D Cinemas

Whoa. While you can’t actually buy this i3DG peripheral for your iPhone yet, I’m already imagining playing 3D games created especially for it. You can kiss the 3DS buh-bye. https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-3ds-extended-play-impressions-star-fox-is-ba-5564376 It figures it’s Japan-originated, where creator Jitsuro Mase collaborated with Directions, Inc for an Austrian expo. I desperately hope Mase manages to put it into…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Nov 15

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For The Handyman

He smells of sawdust and never needs sandpaper because his palms are so rough. He builds a Mission-style TV stand instead of hitting Ikea. And he’s the guy who always helps you move. You owe him something rad this holiday. 1. Little Giant Adjustable Ladder, $259: A Little Giant ladder is the only ladder your…

Tech News Casey Chan Nov 15

Science cheerleaders!

Just because you’re a science geek doesn’t mean you can’t also be a cheerleader. I love the bit at the end where they all chant, “We’re bustin’ . . . we’re bustin’ . . . we’re bustin’ down those stereotypes!” I expect this to be a subplot on Glee pretty much any old time. [via…

io9 Annalee Newitz Nov 15

Don’t Worry About That Coyote, Chicago, He’s Just Catching Rodents

There was a coyote running around downtown Chicago this weekend. Normally that’d be cause for concern, but in this case it’s a GPS-outfitted coyote released by the city to eat rats and stuff. They promise it won’t eat your kids! The coyote was spotted running down State Street in Chicago’s Loop area late Saturday night.…

Biology Kyle VanHemert Nov 15

The fastest way to send humans to Mars is to not worry about bringing them back

All current plans to send human explorers to Mars suggest the first mission is 25 years away. But a one-way journey could actually be possible very soon, and it might be just what we need to kick-start human space exploration. That’s the only slightly crazy idea put forward by Washington State’s Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Arizona…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Nov 15

Geeky holiday wrapping paper will make your gifts look better than they actually are

Check out this amazingly geektastic wrapping paper — your gifts of DVDs and memorabilia shouldn’t come wrapped in anything else. All we need now is a claymation Chainsaw Maid riding zombie Rudolph, and we’re good to go. https://gizmodo.com/bloody-claymation-zombie-massacre-unleashes-chainsaw-ma-5020970 All of the paper is from Merry Pranxter’s Etsy page. The paper runs about $22 a roll.…

Movies Meredith Woerner Nov 15

Gadget Deals of the Day

If you thought some of our previous #dealz were good but decided to hold off, check out today’s list where you’ll find prices that are hundreds less than the discounts from just a few days ago! Top Deals: • 46″ Sony Bravia KDL46EX700 LED HDTV for $899.99 Shipped (normally $1,153.41) • 12.1″ HP tm2t Tablet,…

Tech News Adam Harris Nov 15

When a great author puts out one bad book

Over at Shelfari, they’re discussing “the worst books of the good authors” in science fiction. Including lone clunkers by Asimov, Heinlein and Niven. What are your least favorite books by your favorite authors? [Shelfari]

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Nov 15

6 superhero origins Hollywood got right (and 6 that Hollywood messed up)

Three ultra-tiny, mysterious “lost frogs” discovered

Spreading Mobile Data Into Africa Is Getting Better

Eric Schmidt Says Android Gingerbread Will Have NFC Walletphone Magic

Smallville gives us Granny Goodness and her orphanage of Female Furies!

This Is Why We Need Astronauts

Can a story about mass extinction be optimistic?

Don’t Try to Do This With Your iPhone 4

190 million year old dinosaur eggs are the world’s oldest preserved embryos

Guess which Na’vi princess got knocked up after the humans left?

App Deals of the Day

Lightning Review: Joby Gorillatorch Blade Tactical Flashlight

3D Mirror Accessory Turns iPhones Into Fun 3D Cinemas

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts For The Handyman

Science cheerleaders!

Don’t Worry About That Coyote, Chicago, He’s Just Catching Rodents

The fastest way to send humans to Mars is to not worry about bringing them back

Geeky holiday wrapping paper will make your gifts look better than they actually are

Gadget Deals of the Day

When a great author puts out one bad book

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