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McDonald’s in 2020

Frog Design envisions what your Value Meal will look like in 2020—ignoring my disappointment that the drink isn’t the size of a large movie theater popcorn bucket, I can appreciate seeing my heart attack in real time. Technically, the above concept has nothing specific to do with fast food. It’s called Bodynet, and it’s a…

Tech News Mark Wilson May 12

Gawker Artists: Open Call For Artists and Exhibitors

Ever wonder who is behind those Gawker Artists banners? Are you a creative type curious about how to get your work featured on Gawker Media sites? Come on in and learn all the ways you can contribute to the Gawker Artists community. [Art by Mark Price] Submit Your Art Gawker Artists is a curated online…

Tech News Gawkercreative May 12

Three “Simple” Ways to Become a Chrononaut

In his eponymous Discovery Channel series, Stephen Hawking says that time travel is totally theoretically possible. Here are the three most straightforward ways to achieve it. Build a wormhole, but through time, instead of space. Easy, right? But assuming wormhole construction is a possibility, if you placed both ends of the wormhole near Earth, and…

io9 Marc Bernardin May 12

DNA-Styled Affection, Brontë Sisters Kick Ass, Star Wars Sex-Ed and More!

Every week, we round up the best tips that you post in io9’s tips forum. This week, we’ve got a mash-up of geeky declarations of friendship, Brontë Sisters activate, science tips, Star Wars hilarity much more! If you want to post a tip, just click on the #tips link on our navigation bar, or include…

io9 Krista Fulton May 12

Real Gaming for Macs Is Finally Here With Steam

Steam for Mac is officially available, along with a sizeable trove of games—including Portal, which is now free for everybody. Valve’s plan is to release a new set of games for Mac every Wednesday for the next few weeks. This week, notably, every game has SteamPlay, which means you buy it once, and it’ll run…

Tech News Matt Buchanan May 12

Xfinity, Please Release This TV Remote Web App

If there’s anything that could make me forgive the general dorkiness of Comcast’s “Xfinity” rebranding, it’s this incredibly awesome demo of a prototype web app for controlling Xfinity cable and On Demand. Guys, release this and we’ll call it even. https://gizmodo.com/comcast-rebrands-itself-as-xfinity-seriously-thats-5463652 Flicking through an interactive channel guide without taking up precious TV real estate? That’s…

Television Kyle VanHemert May 12

Shooting Challenge: Free-For-All

Every week, you diligently jump through Shooting Challenge hoops, strengthening your creative muscles in isolation. This week, it pays off. Use your skills to photograph anything you’d like any way you’d like. The Challenge I couldn’t make the challenge more open—I simply ask that you bring your best of whatever you choose to do. Use…

Tech News Mark Wilson May 12

Paranoid New Trailer For Philip K. Dick Adaptation “The Adjustment Bureau”

A politician discovers that the agents of Fate are messing with his destiny and mind. Yes, it’s a paranoid adaptation of a story that only Philip K. Dick could write. Check out the weird new trailer for The Adjustment Bureau. Here’s the synopsis, from Universal: Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate…

io9 Annalee Newitz May 12

Gadget Deals of the Day

It’s a go big Dealzmodo on this hump day. Big TVs, big laptops, and big savings. If you’re in the market for a new home theater system, you’re in luck. If you’re itching to stay fresh, Hobomodo has you covered. Top Deals: • Klipsch HD 500 5.1-Channel Home Theater System, plus Onkyo TX-SR508 Receiver for…

Tech News Casey Chan May 12

Adam Carolla Complains About Apple

Oh yes. Not only does Adam have gripes about electric cars and 3DTVs, he goes after a subject that’s been on our own minds lately: Apple. https://gizmodo.com/adam-carolla-complains-about-electric-cars-5531802 The rant is as clever and angry as it is NSFW, so turn off your speakers if your coworkers are actually trying to get some work done. His…

Tech News Jason Chen May 12

HTML5 and CSS3 Readiness Across All Browsers

This graphic isn’t just beautiful; it charts out every major browser’s compatibility with elements of HTML5 and CSS3. In a nutshell, things look pretty good. For the fully interactive version (the one that makes sense), look here: [html5readiness via infosthetics]

Tech News Mark Wilson May 12

Microsoft Kin Phones Will Get Apps, But When?

Microsoft had told us that the Kin and Windows Phone 7 platforms would grow closer in the future, and under heat for the Kin’s lack of, well, features, they’ve said it again. Microsoft’s phone strategy is weird. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-kin-review-the-best-cellphones-youll-never-b-5531082 Before the Kin shipped, Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman hinted to us about Kin and Windows Phone 7’s intertwining…

Tech News John Herrman May 12

The Patents HTC Is Suing Apple Over

U.S. PATENT NO. 6,999,800 Method for power management of a smart phone A method for power management of a smart phone. The method comprises steps of resetting the smart phone, searching for network service, operating the mobile phone system in standby mode and a PDA system in normal mode when connected to a network, switching…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert May 12

Turn Your Juice Into Booze In 48 Hours Flat

You know what’s infinitely better than a carton of Tropicana? A carton of boozy Tropicana, of course. And if you’ve got $10 and two days, Spike Your Juice’s magic powder will make that happen. The process of getting from juice to happy juice is stupid simple: take a 64 oz. bottle of your favorite juice…

Tech News Brian Barrett May 12

HTC Countersues Apple to Stop All iPhone, iPod, iPad Sales

Two months after Apple sued HTC for violating 20 patents, HTC’s hitting back, alleging that Apple’s violated 5 of HTC’s patents, asking the ITC to ban the import and sale of all iPhones, iPods and iPads in the US. UPDATED. https://gizmodo.com/apple-sues-htc-for-infringing-on-20-iphone-patents-the-5483632 So, the story, in a nutshell. A couple months ago, Apple sued HTC over…

Tech News Matt buchanan & Kyle VanHemert May 12

A Giant Oarfish, The Sea Serpent Of Yore, Washes Up In Sweden

A specimen of the 11-foot-long giant oarfish – the world’s longest bony fish – was found yesterday in Bovallstrand, Sweden. The fish, also known as the “king of herrings,” hasn’t been seen in Sweden in the last 130 years. On May 11, a giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne) was discovered on Sweden’s western coast in the…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar May 12

Guest Editor Peter Serafinowicz Q&A Improv Today at 5pm ET

Meet guest editor Peter Serafinowicz—aka Darth Maul, Sctanley or “that Mactini guy”—on Twitter today at 5pm ET (2pm PT) for a technology-themed edition of his hilarious Q&A improv sessions. Update: It’s started. For the uninitiated, here are some past #PSQA classics: @nukungfu: What do ninjas wear in bed? #PSQA Ninjamas @karnzter: How do you see…

Tech News Wilson Rothman May 12

Ladeez Be Hacking!!1!

Click to viewBREAKING: There are WOMEN on the INTERNET. Some of them are hackers, even, but only for the power of good! And some of them also happen to be model-slash-dental hygienists. Thanks, Fox affiliate news team! This is amazing. [The Awl]

Tech News Brian Barrett May 12

Hurt Locker Producers Take Up Arms Against Pirates

Voltage Pictures, the production company behind The Hurt Locker, is gearing up to sue thousands—no, tens of thousands—of individuals who pirated the film online. Get ready for a huge escalation in the war on P2P. The suit could hit as early as tomorrow, according to The Hollywood Reporter, as Voltage teams up with the US…

Tech News Brian Barrett May 12

How to Download and Play With Steam for Mac Right Now

You wouldn’t know it by going to the Steam home page, but you can in fact download Steam for Mac now—the secret link is live. Click here. Update: AND, here’s how to start playing immediately: 1. After you’ve installed Steam for Mac and gotten it ready to go, go to Steam’s Mac beta page. 2.…

Tech News Matt Buchanan May 12

McDonald’s in 2020

Gawker Artists: Open Call For Artists and Exhibitors

Three “Simple” Ways to Become a Chrononaut

DNA-Styled Affection, Brontë Sisters Kick Ass, Star Wars Sex-Ed and More!

Real Gaming for Macs Is Finally Here With Steam

Xfinity, Please Release This TV Remote Web App

Shooting Challenge: Free-For-All

Paranoid New Trailer For Philip K. Dick Adaptation “The Adjustment Bureau”

Gadget Deals of the Day

Adam Carolla Complains About Apple

HTML5 and CSS3 Readiness Across All Browsers

Microsoft Kin Phones Will Get Apps, But When?

The Patents HTC Is Suing Apple Over

Turn Your Juice Into Booze In 48 Hours Flat

HTC Countersues Apple to Stop All iPhone, iPod, iPad Sales

A Giant Oarfish, The Sea Serpent Of Yore, Washes Up In Sweden

Guest Editor Peter Serafinowicz Q&A Improv Today at 5pm ET

Ladeez Be Hacking!!1!

Hurt Locker Producers Take Up Arms Against Pirates

How to Download and Play With Steam for Mac Right Now

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