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Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley Tops List Of Science Fiction’s Baddest Women

Ellen Ripley, science fiction’s original female badass, came in as a very deserving number one on TotalSciFi’s list of ass-kicking women in movies and television who shook science fiction. But who else made the list? In making their selection, Total Sci Fi pointed to the character’s iconic status and particular blend of traits: An appealing…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 2

Do You Want Your Video Games As Downloads Or Discs?

With the news that Microsoft is offering full retail games on demand and Sony’s PSP Go breaking away from the UMD, it seems that the disc’s days are numbered. In your opinion, is that a good thing or a bad thing? https://gizmodo.com/xbox-live-full-retail-games-on-demand-download-mass-ef-5274395

Tech News Sean Fallon Jun 2

Red Faction: Guerrilla Now Available

THQ’s long anticipated third installment of the Red Faction series is released today. Click here to find out more information and purchase the game!

io9 Chrissie Lamond Jun 2

Let’s Hope This Giant Galaxy Doesn’t Come And Kick Our Asses

Centaurus A not only has a terrifying name, it’s our nearest “giant galaxy,” only 13 million light years away. Its superluminous central area comes from a supermassive black hole, and it’s already swallowing a neighboring spiral galaxy. How long before it comes and pwns us? Okay, probably not any time soon. But I still think…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jun 2

Triangle Keys May Be Ideal for LCD Keyboards But Look Vaguely Klingon

A Brit named David Baker wants you to believe that his Crocodile Keyboard concept—for which he’s submitted a patent application—is the best way for big fat fingers to type on LCDs, because there’s more dead space to absorb accidental taps. Good idea, secret Trek shoutout or both? [Register]

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jun 2

Pixel Qi E-Paper LCD Dual Display Video Walkthrough

Here’s the first hands-on video with the new Pixel Qi LCD screen, a panel that touts a two-mode, high-resolution LCD display—one mode being “transflective,” so that it swaps backlight for natural light, requires less energy and is easier on the eyes—LCD’s answer to E-Ink. https://gizmodo.com/pixel-qi-the-display-that-will-make-you-want-an-e-read-5273300 [YouTube via CrunchGear]

Tech News Andi Wang Jun 2

Blade-Covered Baby Equipment: Perfect Shower Gifts For the Antichrist

So you have been invited to the baby shower for the Antichrist—but what gift do you bring? Fortunately, the parents registered at Chambers Fine Art where you can find the work of one Shi Jinsong. That is where you can find several deadly examples of stainless steel, blade-covered baby equipment. In all seriousness though, I…

Tech News Sean Fallon Jun 2

6 Land Of The Lost Clips Will Help You Decide If Dino Shtick Is Actually Funny

The big question this week is, will Will Ferrell‘s Land Of The Lost remake be funny? Sure it’s based on a campy show, but right now we’re hearing it’s more adult-friendly humor. Decide for yourself with these new clips. So…funny or not? Land Of The Lost will be in theaters this Friday.

io9 Meredith Woerner Jun 2

Dealzmodo: Free iPod Touch With Purchase of $325,000 Ferrari

Ferrari’s limited-edition 510-horsepower 16M convertible comes packaged with a limited-edition iPod touch of its own. The touch is loaded with Ferrari-related videos and music as well as, bizarrely, Ferrari engine noises. https://jalopnik.com/ferrari-scuderia-spider-16m-unveiled-live-at-mugello-wi-5081126 The iPod touch is only a 16GB model, presumably because the convertible’s name is the 16M and not because a bump to the…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Jun 2

PS3 Motion Controller May Be the Best Game Motion Capture Yet

After Xbox 360’s Project Natal, Sony is also adding their own motion controller to the PS3, aptly named The PlayStation Motion Controller. It’s the best motion control demo that we have ever seen, but it may be arriving a little too late. https://gizmodo.com/xbox-360-project-natal-full-body-motion-control-one-up-5274319 The sampling of the motion is 1 to 1, extremely accurate and…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 2

Ecco Keychain GPS Unit Cures Parked Car Amnesia

If you are anything like me, remembering where you parked your car in a crowded lot requires entirely too much brainpower. The Ecco GPS can help you with that problem in a keychain-sized unit. Keep in mind that the Ecco does not work like a traditional GPS—instead of finding new locations, it is designed to…

Tech News Sean Fallon Jun 2

Now That The Internet Owns Your Thrilling Science Stories, How Will They Change?

The market for short science fiction is as healthy as it’s ever been — but it’s going electronic, and that means short fiction will be Twitterlated, Facebooked and Bloggered. At least, that’s what I’m gleaning from a panel of super-editors and an interview with urban fantasy author Cathrynne M. Valente. Clarkesworld Magazine polled some of…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jun 2

Imagine The Call-Out Charge For This Repairman

After thirteen days in space, the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis successfully repaired the Hubble Space Telescope and ensured its usefulness for the next five years – and, in the process, made menial technical work look more exciting than usual. Here’re some examples of spacesuits making everything look better. The images come from New…

io9 Graeme McMillan Jun 2

Gadget Deals of the Day

Since you can’t get your hands on the spanking new toys being announced today at E3 yet, we’ve got other toys for you to pick up, including all-sized HDTVs, tons of cheap video games, touchscreen tablets and lots more. https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-psp-go-5275966 Computers and Peripherals: • Lenovo G530 15.4″ Laptop with Dual Core Processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB…

Tech News Andi Wang Jun 2

The Ugliest Apple Store I’ve Ever Seen: Quo

A week after Psystar filed for Chapter 11, a company called Quo has stepped in hoping to offer unauthorized Mac machines online and in a retail store near Downtown LA. https://gizmodo.com/psystar-files-for-bankruptcy-5270448 This comes despite the failure of Psystar and the fact that there are several options out there for DIY hackintoshing. Nonetheless, the website is…

Tech News Sean Fallon Jun 2

Everything You Need to Know About the PSP Go!

The PSP Go! is official and it looks great. Check out the features of what could potentially be a Nintendo DS—and iPod Touch—killer, along with the Playstation and Media Go store. https://gizmodo.com/psp-go-leaked-slider-with-16gb-of-flash-storage-and-bl-5273203 Technical features • 3.8-inch LCD screen. • Sliding control pad. • 16GB internal flash storage. • Wi-Fi. • Bluetooth. • M2 Memory Stick…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 2

A Brief Note About Beavers’ Testicles

We didn’t overhear this, but sometimes Apple Mac OS X built-in dictionary’s unmitigated pearls of wisdom are too good to ignore. Beavers, idiots, idiot beavers, idiots’ beavers: Beware.

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 2

Ronald D. Moore’s Ten-Year Space Mission Launches Early

We’ve got a slew of promo pictures from Ronald D. Moore‘s Virtuality two hour TV premiere, whose release date has moved up. So take a gander at the faces who will be slipping in and out of their own virtual worlds, while on a long trip into the black. The possible series (possible), which will…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jun 2

Windows 7 To Be Released October 22

Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would be “generally available” on October 22, according to a Dow Jones news report. UPDATED with confirmation by Microsoft. Bill Veghte, SVP of the Windows business, is quoted as saying: “We feel confident that we will deliver Windows 7 with our partners on Oct. 22.” Does this mean it appears…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jun 2

Sony’s E3 Keynote Liveblog Archive

Sony’s E3 press conference is about to start, and we’re here waiting to see what they’ll announce. PSP Go!? PS3 Slim? Who knows?! We’re starting now. Archive below: 11:00 AM ON JUN 2 2009 Mark Wilson: We just cabbed it across LA, and we’re at the Shrine Auditorium, ready to liveblog Sony’s press conference. Wow…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 2

Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley Tops List Of Science Fiction’s Baddest Women

Do You Want Your Video Games As Downloads Or Discs?

Red Faction: Guerrilla Now Available

Let’s Hope This Giant Galaxy Doesn’t Come And Kick Our Asses

Triangle Keys May Be Ideal for LCD Keyboards But Look Vaguely Klingon

Pixel Qi E-Paper LCD Dual Display Video Walkthrough

Blade-Covered Baby Equipment: Perfect Shower Gifts For the Antichrist

6 Land Of The Lost Clips Will Help You Decide If Dino Shtick Is Actually Funny

Dealzmodo: Free iPod Touch With Purchase of $325,000 Ferrari

PS3 Motion Controller May Be the Best Game Motion Capture Yet

Ecco Keychain GPS Unit Cures Parked Car Amnesia

Now That The Internet Owns Your Thrilling Science Stories, How Will They Change?

Imagine The Call-Out Charge For This Repairman

Gadget Deals of the Day

The Ugliest Apple Store I’ve Ever Seen: Quo

Everything You Need to Know About the PSP Go!

A Brief Note About Beavers’ Testicles

Ronald D. Moore’s Ten-Year Space Mission Launches Early

Windows 7 To Be Released October 22

Sony’s E3 Keynote Liveblog Archive

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