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For Now, iPad Magazine Issues and Subscriptions Will Cost More Than Their Paper Equivalent

Apple priced digital downloads lower than CDs. Amazon said a digital book should be cheaper than a paper one. But for the time being, virtual magazines will cost a pretty penny, says Fortune. The story by Phil Elmer-DeWitt quotes PopSci editor Mark Jannot defending his $5 an issue current price, and $30 per year proposed…

Tech News Wilson Rothman May 1

iPad 3G Dismantled: There Are Five Antennas

We’ve seen its communications board before, but now the entire iPad 3G has been torn open and had its parts analyzed. Here’s what makes it different from a Wi-Fi-only iPad according to the guys at iFixit: https://gizmodo.com/this-is-what-makes-the-ipad-3g-different-from-what-youl-5508568 * The immediate visible difference is the inclusion of a black plastic RF window on top of the…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Apr 30

This Is Why I’m Not A Dork

Finally! There’s a definition of “dork” that allows me to claim that I don’t qualify as one. Although making that claim might’ve made me fit the criteria. Damn it! [Shoebox Blog]

Books & Comics Rosa Golijan Apr 30

Two People, One Theater

One actor and one audience member will slip into this rather tiny theater for a very private and intimate performance. I sincerely hope neither has gas. Inspired by the personal nature of confessionals and peepshows, the Theatre for One project is intended to provide the actor and his audience a “one-on-one exchange in unconventional proximity.”…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Apr 30

This Sofa Wants To Be A Punching Bag

I love this sofa. It’s comfy, looks stylish, and takes a good beating. Or at least I hope the thing can take having its stuffing beaten out when it apparently doubles as a punching bag. Designed by Tobias Fraenzel, the Champ sofa is a lovely piece of multi-function furniture that I’d love to own so…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Apr 30

Can You Update Pulp Science Fiction Without Being F-ed Up?

The pulp science fiction renaissance has begun. Edgar Rice Burroughs and E.E. “Doc” Smith both have Hollywood blockbusters in the pipeline. The Burroughs-inspired Avatar broke DVD sales records. But can today’s creators update pulp storylines without including the cultural baggage? Old-school pulp storytelling is a thing of wonder and fascination. It’s hard not to be…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 30

A Murderous Gay iPhone App, or: How to Stoke Homophobes and Luddites With a Single Crime Story

An older man was beaten and stabbed to death by a younger man; they had arranged a date. The younger man was tracked down by police using the same iPhone social networking app that likely brought the two together. Updated Ergo, the headline is not, “Older Man Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Teenager” or “‘Date’…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 30

This Week’s 10 Best iPhone Apps

In this week’s Flash-free app roundup: Default texting and music apps, replaced! Gamepads, obsoleted! Football, flagrantly called soccer! Twitter apps, given an ultimatum! And more… https://gizmodo.com/oh-hey-steve-jobs-officially-thinks-flash-sucks-5527204 If you’d like to view this gallery as a single page, click here. https://gizmodo.com/this-weeks-10-best-iphone-apps-5528496 Textie: Unlimited free text messaging from the guys behind Tweetie and Borange: https://gizmodo.com/textie-for-iphone-stop-texting-until-youve-tried-it-5527649 Textie texts…

Tech News John Herrman Apr 30

FDA Approves Prostate Cancer Vaccine

Yesterday, the FDA approved a drug called Provenge. It trains the body’s immune system to fight off advanced prostate cancer. It’s also the first proof we have that immunotherapy works in the fight against the disease. https://gizmodo.com/scientists-find-an-antibody-which-hunts-and-kills-prost-5435875 Provenge from Dendreon isn’t a preventative vaccine; it won’t stave off illness. It is, though, an innovative way…

Tech News Brian Barrett Apr 30

What’ll Be Left When Apple Closes Lala at the End of the Month? A Gaping Hole

MediaMemo throws more cold water on the idea that Apple shutting down Lala at the end of the month means a streaming iTunes.com is coming anytime soon, though they’re talking to labels right now about a “web-based” iTunes. https://gizmodo.com/does-lalas-shut-down-mean-streaming-itunes-launch-5527957 Apple had been talking to labels about a “locker” service, kind of like what Lala does…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 30

The Weird Palm Patents HP Will Soon Own

When the news broke that HP was buying Palm, discussion gravitated to the jewel of the Palm collection: WebOS. But of course HP’s haul doesn’t end there—there’s a whole slew of bizarre PalmPilot patents they’ll soon own, too. Harry McCracken has gone through the trouble of compiling some of these PalmPilots that never were over…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Apr 30

Christopher Nolan’s Batman 3 Gets A Release Date

Batman 3 finally has a release date, July 20, 2012. Which means it will be coming out the same summer as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Star Trek and the Battleship alien-war movie. 2012 might be the geekiest movie year ever. [THR]

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 30

Swiss Army Knife is Standard Issue on Planet Bionicle

“Robiwan Kenobi” dashed together this precious little Swiss Army knife that really works, insofar as the bits actually flip out. I am tepid on Bionicle parts in general, but this is just fine by me. [via Brothers-Brick]

Tech News Joel Johnson Apr 30

New Pedophile Freddy Isn’t Scary, Just Disturbing

The Nightmare on Elm Street’s big scary reboot is out today. Does Jackie Earle Haley’s new melted head make us more afraid of the new Freddy Krueger? Or does he burn away the only part of Freddy we loved? Spoilers… The Good Starts With A Bang Nightmare on Elm Street starts off with a bang.…

io9 Meredith Woerner Apr 30

Tech Companies Are Getting Merger Crazy

HP buying Palm made some waves, but it’s got nothing on the other big tech deals we’ve spotted on the horizon: https://gizmodo.com/why-hp-buying-palm-is-good-for-you-5526620 Nintendo Buys Fender: Nintendo removes five of the six guitar strings to make instruments easier to “just pick up and play.” Google Buys National Security Agency: Google Wire Tap leads to an increase…

Tech News Brian Barrett and Adam Frucci Apr 30

Apple iPad 3G Already Jailbroken

Well, this didn’t take long: According to the Dev Team, the iPad 3G is just as easy to jailbreak as the Wi-Fi-only iPad. And they’ve got the video to prove it. [Dev Team—Thanks, Beatrice!]

Tech News Rosa Golijan Apr 30

Asimov’s Science Fiction Now Accepting Electronic Submissions

For years, the fact that the “big three” science fiction magazines don’t accept electronic fiction submissions has been a source of bafflement among SF writers. But Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine editor Sheila Williams announced she’ll be taking e-subs starting today. She told SF Signal’s Charles A. Tan: I spend much of my working day writing,…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Apr 30

Why Roger Ebert Hates 3-D (And You Should Too)

While Avatar was technically impeccable, we have already said that 3D is Hollywood’s next big scam. Film critic, Russ Meyer devotee (amen), and overall good guy Roger Ebert agrees. And he provides a definitive list of reasons: https://gizmodo.com/avatar-review-yes-it-changed-everything-after-all-5429424 1. It’s the waste of a dimension. 2. It adds nothing to the experience. 3. It can…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Apr 30

The Trippiest Scene From Last Night’s Fringe

In mad scientist Walter Bishop’s storytale version of reality, Walter’s a lovable inventor who’s created everything that little children love: rainbows, bubble gum, hugs… and singing corpses. Of course. Also, check out Gene the Cow’s makeover!

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 30

iPad 3G Test Notes

The iPad 3G is the iPad I’ve been waiting for. It’s got two things the regular iPad doesn’t: 3G internet from AT&T and assisted GPS. The results we got from testing might surprise you, I think. Updated. 3G Speed Tests The real story with iPad 3G isn’t the numbers, which you can probably predict. The…

Reviews Matt Buchanan Apr 30

For Now, iPad Magazine Issues and Subscriptions Will Cost More Than Their Paper Equivalent

iPad 3G Dismantled: There Are Five Antennas

This Is Why I’m Not A Dork

Two People, One Theater

This Sofa Wants To Be A Punching Bag

Can You Update Pulp Science Fiction Without Being F-ed Up?

A Murderous Gay iPhone App, or: How to Stoke Homophobes and Luddites With a Single Crime Story

This Week’s 10 Best iPhone Apps

FDA Approves Prostate Cancer Vaccine

What’ll Be Left When Apple Closes Lala at the End of the Month? A Gaping Hole

The Weird Palm Patents HP Will Soon Own

Christopher Nolan’s Batman 3 Gets A Release Date

Swiss Army Knife is Standard Issue on Planet Bionicle

New Pedophile Freddy Isn’t Scary, Just Disturbing

Tech Companies Are Getting Merger Crazy

Apple iPad 3G Already Jailbroken

Asimov’s Science Fiction Now Accepting Electronic Submissions

Why Roger Ebert Hates 3-D (And You Should Too)

The Trippiest Scene From Last Night’s Fringe

iPad 3G Test Notes

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