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Inside the NYC Subway Car Factory

I ride on one of these every day, and I had no idea how they were made. They’re tested in an artificial thunderstorm in Brazil! All to keep things quiet while hobos sleep. So thoughtful. [National Geographic via GadgetLab]

Tech News Adam Frucci Dec 7 '09

Ripley’s Has Authentic Vampire Killing Kits for Every Taste

There are lots of folks out there making replica vampire killing kits, but the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museums have the real deal: kits earnestly prepared to combat bloodsuckers and packed with silver bullets, wooden daggers, and anti-vampire potions. The Ripley’s collection, acquired by Ripley’s VP Edward Meyer, contains 30 authentic vampire killing kits,…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 7 '09

Man Builds Full-Size Dalek and Wonders Why He’s All Alone

At least he should have nice muscles after pushing his Dalek around all day. Built for around $1,149, this full-sized Dalek uses an electric wheelchair as its base, and in addition to pushing, can also be controlled via remote. While master Rob Bosher is a far cry from David Tennant, he’s built in a voice…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Dec 7 '09

Thigh-High Boots Are The New Cyberpunk Hotness

Now that Sasha Grey has portrayed Molly in a staged reading of William Gibson’s Neuromancer, it’s time for her to step up and portray a cyberpunk heroine on the big screen. Luckily, the fashion industry has her back. (Or legs.) https://gizmodo.com/six-hours-of-william-gibsons-neuromancer-starring-sa-5403184 Fashion blogs have been pushing the meme that thigh-high boots are going “cyberpunk” lately,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Dec 7 '09

Common House Pet, Or Malevolent Mechanized Murderer?

Next time you see a seemingly ordinary house cat or backyard crow, consider Ryan Abegglen‘s mechanical beasts. These robotic soldiers of fortune are outfitted with an amusing array of abilities, from cheetah-blood powered combustion engines to explosive turd bombs. A few of Abeeglen’s screenprinted mechanical beast cards are available at his Etsy shop. [Ryan Abegglen…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 7 '09

Star Trek TNG Remix Is Pro Apple Juice And Against Panda Rape

A comedy troupe matched random words with the lip movements of Picard and Number One in Star Trek: The Next Generation, the result is weirdly addictive — and hilarious. You can’t miss the aptly titled “Happy in Paraguay.” [via Laughing Squid]

Television Meredith Woerner Dec 7 '09

Droid Gets Android 2.0.1 Update Starting Today

Droid owners can expect their promised Android 2.0.1 OTA update to be pushed to their phones within the next 48 hours, if not already. Reported improvements include a fixed autofocus, improved battery life and audio quality, and a new unlock screen. Sounds like a nice holdover until Android 2.1’s arrival early next year. [Android Forums…

Tech News Brian Barrett Dec 7 '09

Geeky Gifts Whose Proceeds Go To Charity

Since you are already looking for gadget gifts, why not buy ones that benefit education, a public service or the less fortunate? You would be surprised at how many great toys are affiliated with charitable organizations. BTW, if you hate the gallery format as much as the you hate Japan-only gadgets, click here. https://gizmodo.com/geeky-gifts-whose-proceeds-go-to-charity-5419292/ Without…

Gadgets Sean Fallon Dec 7 '09

CGI Rendering Gives Us a Glimpse of the Stockholm Library of the Future

Entered into the International Competition of Architecture, this CGI rendering of Stockholm library shows the kind of future we can look forward to: one where technology and books can co-exist peacefully. [CGSociety via Sub-Studio]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Dec 7 '09

Lily Cole Talks The Bi-Curious Adventures of A Teen Vamp

The adaptation of Rachel Klein’s The Moth Diaries should begin filming this year, and we got an update from the movies head vampire actress, Lily Cole, on her role and the mystery that surrounds this new character. The book is told through the diary of a young teen girl in a private school who is…

Movies Meredith Woerner Dec 7 '09

Charting the Possible Evolution of Same-Sex Liaisons

Same-sex sexual behavior has evolved multiple times in various animals, including mammals, birds, fish, and even insects. Researchers are increasingly finding that the reasons such behaviors evolved are as varied as the animals themselves. The always excellent New Scientist has an article synthesizing much of the research into same-sex sexual behavior in animals and the…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 7 '09

Haier’s $100, 8GB Touchscreen PMP May Be the Cheapest Around

Behold the Haier Theatre, a full touchscreen media player that might be pretty unremarkable were it not for its surprisingly low price tag: a 4GB version for $90 and 8GB for a measly $100. The Theatre comes with a 3-inch capacitive touch screen, a built-in FM tuner and accelerometer, plays all your standard digital files…

Tech News Brian Barrett Dec 7 '09

Your Favorite Movies Were Made By Computers

Like robots doing complicated surgeries, the computers that generate CGI effects are more than just tools. They’re storytellers. This week on io9, we explore a world where humans watch the world through computer eyes just by going to the movies. Since the earliest days of cinema, special effects have been crucial to movie storytelling. One…

Movies Annalee Newitz Dec 7 '09

Liquid Galaxy: Google Earth’s Eight-Screened Flight Simulator

Google’s 20% time policy, source of untold obscure Linux drivers, single-use utilities and ridiculous Gmail features, occasionally spawns something truly amazing—like the eight-screened Liquid Galaxy, which lets you step inside of Google Earth. It’s Google Earth: The Ride. https://gizmodo.com/official-gmail-goggles-add-on-prevents-shameful-drunken-5059922 Liquid Galaxy is an outgrowth of an older project called Street View Holodeck, which grabbed Street…

Tech News John Herrman Dec 7 '09

Head-Bobbing Musician Robot Looks Just Like Your Stoned Friend Listening to Phish

This marimba-playing robot just learned how to bob its head to the beat, looking around and interacting with its fellow musicians just like a real person. If only this video showed it, you know, playing marimbas. [Shimon via BotJunkie]

Tech News Adam Frucci Dec 7 '09

Google Goggles: Google’s Scary Good Visual Search App

I’m surprised this hasn’t come out sooner: Google Goggles is a visual search app for Android phones that scans products, books, movies, business cards, bar codes, artworks—a ton of stuff. It’s like Google robot eyes in your phone. While it’s not pixel perfect in its judgment, what’s impressive is its depth—unlike apps like ShopSavvy or…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Dec 7 '09

Neill Blomkamp Wanted District 9’s Aliens To Be As Disgusting As Possible

Just like E.T., the aliens in District 9 wanted to phone home… but maybe they weren’t quite as cute. Weta’s David Meng tells us he aimed to make the creatures disgusting, and they weren’t originally going to be CG. As we can see from that early concept art, some of the alien designs were way…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 7 '09

Gadget Deals of the Day

Today’s Dealzmodo is packed with deals that built up over the weekend; check out the savings on HP laptops, TVs, and games for all consoles. Most importantly, you can download Lady Gaga’s “Christmas Tree” for free. And that is priceless. Top Deals: • 15.6″ HP dv6t Quad Laptop for $979.99 plus free shipping (normally $1,199.99…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Dec 7 '09

First Video of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo

Here you have Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo in shiny shiny video action, from every single angle. As a bonus: Enjoy Sir Richard Branson with his blonde wig—come on, nobody can have such perfect hair, and be so dashing—and the legendary Burt Rutan and his even-more-legendary muttonchops. These guys, my friends, are making history right now. And…

Space & Spaceflight Jesus Diaz Dec 7 '09

Forty Percent Of You Clowns Use a Case On Your Phones

Slate cites a survey back in July that showed 40% of cellphone users use a case for your phones. 40%! Here’s a brief history of cellphone cases. In the mid ’90s, cases were bringing in a 45% profit margin for manufacturers, and were made of leather and worn either on a belt or hanging from…

Tech News Jason Chen Dec 7 '09

Inside the NYC Subway Car Factory

Ripley’s Has Authentic Vampire Killing Kits for Every Taste

Man Builds Full-Size Dalek and Wonders Why He’s All Alone

Thigh-High Boots Are The New Cyberpunk Hotness

Common House Pet, Or Malevolent Mechanized Murderer?

Star Trek TNG Remix Is Pro Apple Juice And Against Panda Rape

Droid Gets Android 2.0.1 Update Starting Today

Geeky Gifts Whose Proceeds Go To Charity

CGI Rendering Gives Us a Glimpse of the Stockholm Library of the Future

Lily Cole Talks The Bi-Curious Adventures of A Teen Vamp

Charting the Possible Evolution of Same-Sex Liaisons

Haier’s $100, 8GB Touchscreen PMP May Be the Cheapest Around

Your Favorite Movies Were Made By Computers

Liquid Galaxy: Google Earth’s Eight-Screened Flight Simulator

Head-Bobbing Musician Robot Looks Just Like Your Stoned Friend Listening to Phish

Google Goggles: Google’s Scary Good Visual Search App

Neill Blomkamp Wanted District 9’s Aliens To Be As Disgusting As Possible

Gadget Deals of the Day

First Video of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo

Forty Percent Of You Clowns Use a Case On Your Phones

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