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Theranos, Which Somehow Still Employs People, Lays Off Nearly All Its Staff

Theranos, the hubristic firm that promised efficient blood-testing—and which was revealed by degrees to be writing checks its technology couldn’t cash—still employed approximately 125 people earlier this week. As of today, according to The Wall Street Journal, than number is now “two dozen or fewer.” Led by CEO Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos spent its first decade…

Tech News Avery Ellis Apr 10 '18

The Earthworm Jerky I Bought on Walmart.com Tasted Like Shit

Our friends over at the Takeout discovered last week that Walmart’s website sold Earthworm jerky. As Gizmodo’s resident bug eater, I ordered some the moment I heard. This jerky tasted horrible, to my surprise. But please, don’t let that stop you from trying to eat strange invertebrates yourself. As scientists and futurists ponder food’s future,…

Biology Ryan F. Mandelbaum Apr 10 '18

Canadian Hells Angels Terrorize Hotel by Posting 1-Star Reviews

The Manitoba Nomads, a Canadian chapter of the Hells Angels, doesn’t take shit from anyone—especially hotels that discriminate against its members. Dale Kelland, an alleged leader of the Nomads, called on all bikers to boycott the Marion Hotel after he learned the hotel did not welcome chapter members who wore their emblem, according to a…

Tech News Jennings Brown Apr 10 '18

Here’s the Full Bomb Threat Complaint Against Former Silicon Valley Star T.J. Miller

Comedian, actor, and widely disliked guy T.J. Miller has been charged with allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat aboard an Amtrak train. And according to the federal complaint obtained by Gizmodo, law enforcement officials are claiming he made the threat in a drunken attempt to get back at a fellow passenger. Earlier today, the…

Tech News Ed Cara Apr 10 '18

Experts Want to Redefine Alzheimer’s Disease So They Can Study It Better

Experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease are on the verge of redefining the devastating neurodegenerative disorder. And though the changes aren’t meant to influence how the 5 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s are cared after by their doctors and families, they are poised to shape the future of research into the disease for…

Health Ed Cara Apr 10 '18

Did Congress Give Big Boy Mark Zuckerberg a Booster Seat for His Special Day?

America’s soft and sweaty boy, Mark Zuckerberg, is steeling himself to be imminently grilled before Congress. And in preparation, it appears the thoughtful legislators of this hallowed body have provisioned seating befitting the station of Silicon Valley’s milkiest son. Per Washingtonian photographer Evy Mages, a padded insert currently occupies the chair which will soon host…

Tech News Avery Ellis Apr 10 '18

Blackmagic’s Pocket Cinema Camera Returns With New 4K Video Powers

Announced five years ago, Blackmagic’s original Pocket Cinema Camera was a compact video shooter that delivered RAW 1080p recording in a body perfect for stuffing in your jacket. Fans of the original will be happy to know the company’s finally got a successor, unsurprisingly named the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. As the name suggests,…

Gadgets Patrick Lucas Austin Apr 10 '18

Joe Hill’s NOS4A2 Adaptation Is Coming to AMC in 2019

After being buzzed about as an in-development project for a few years, the television adaptation of Joe Hill’s tense, award-winning horror novel NOS4A2 is getting a 10-episode order at the network that’s home to The Walking Dead. Deadline reports that NOS4A2 will be hitting AMC airwaves next year, with Jami O’Brien (Fear The Walking Dead)…

Television Evan Narcisse Apr 10 '18

This ‘Spiritual, Mythical, Fictional’ Art Exhibit Explores Our Connection to the Earth

Sometimes, the silence of a piece of art can leave your mind running—in a good way. Other times, you need some music, some prose, or some sound. Art lovers can meet all these needs at the Whitney Museum’s new “Between the Waters” exhibit, which explores the (often fraught) relationship between land and people. The best…

Environmental Justice Yessenia Funes Apr 10 '18

Army of Cardboard Mark Zuckerbergs Mock Facebook CEO from Capitol Lawn

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees this afternoon to address the company’s privacy scandals. But before the palpably (and deservedly) uncomfortable billionaire stands before Capitol Hill, an army of Zuckerberg cutouts blew gently in the wind on the Capitol lawn. The cutouts, of which there are apparently 100, show…

Social Media Melanie Ehrenkranz Apr 10 '18

Fire-Detecting Wallpaper Turns Entire Rooms Into a Better Smoke Detector

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and that’s how most alarm systems are able to detect and warn of trouble. But Chinese researchers have developed a new kind of wallpaper, using ingredients found in bones and teeth, that sounds the alarm when heat and flames are detected, turning every wall in a room into a potential…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 10 '18

The Meteorite Hunters Who Trade in Precious Space Debris

On January 16th 2018, a bright flash lit up the sky over Michigan, accompanied by a loud boom. Caught on dash cams and home surveillance systems, the meteor briefly turned night to day as it streaked to the ground at almost 36,000 miles per hour, causing a blast wave equivalent to a minor earthquake. By…

Space & Spaceflight Mary Halton Apr 10 '18

It’s Amazing That Marvel and DC’s Classic X-Men and Teen Titans Crossover Ever Happened

Thirty-six years ago, the two hottest superhero teams in comics met in an epic-scale single-issue story that paired the New Teen Titans and Uncanny X-Men against each other and major villains from rival universes. It’s the kind of project that seems like a miracle for even existing. Crossovers take a lot of energy and coordination…

Books & Comics Evan Narcisse Apr 10 '18

Garmin Made a Great Smartwatch for People Who Hate Wearing a Smartwatch

There’s no better example of the war between form and function than smartwatch design. There are boxy, bulging, touchscreen wearables that do almost everything your smartphone can, and there are sleeker analog alternatives that maybe keep track of how many calories you’ve burned. With the latest version of the Vívomove HR, Garmin has tried, and…

Accessories & Wearables Andrew Liszewski Apr 10 '18

Dubai Is Testing Digital License Plates Packed With Futuristic Features, Privacy Risks

Dubai is piloting “smart” digital license plates embedded with collision detecting-sensors and GPS trackers, the BBC reports. Dubai’s smart plates will also feature digital screens with news-ticker style updates on the weather and road conditions. The pilot launches in May and continues to November. The smart plates have advanced safety features and automate some of…

Tech News Sidney Fussell Apr 10 '18

Antarctic Expedition to Find Ernest Shackleton’s Lost Ship Set for Next Year

Early next year, an international team of explorers will investigate the area in-and-around the massive iceberg that split away from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf in July 2017. As an added bonus, the researchers will also attempt to locate the wreck of the Endurance, which sunk in 1915 as part of the ill-fated Shackleton expedition.…

Tech News George Dvorsky Apr 10 '18

Upgrade Your Nintendo Switch With These Clever DIY Lego Accessories

Nintendo’s upcoming Labo accessory for its portable Switch console certainly looks like it introduces some unique gameplay mechanisms. But do you really want to pay $70 for some cardboard origami? Not when you can build similar accessories using all the Lego you never stopped buying once you grew up. Vimal Patel created a short video…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 10 '18

I Have Seen the Face of God, and It Was Legends of Tomorrow‘s Season Finale

I have never visited a holy site, nor have I brought a child into this world. But for a brief moment, I knew what it was like to feel pure joy. It was watching the season three finale of Legends of Tomorrow. This might be one of the greatest season finales I’ve ever seen on…

Television Beth Elderkin Apr 10 '18

Man Charged Over Swatting Death Allegedly Calls Self ‘eGod,’ Tweets Swat Threat From Jail

Tyler Barris is being held by police on charges of involuntary manslaughter after he allegedly placed a phony emergency call that resulted in the death of another man. But Barris reportedly managed to get access to the internet and proceeded to hop on Twitter threatening to “swat” again and proclaiming himself an “eGod.” The Wichita…

Tech News Rhett Jones Apr 10 '18

The Stars of Westworld Make 25-Minute Long ‘Spoiler’ Video Just to Troll Fans

Last night during a Reddit AMA, Westworld co-showrunner Jonathan Nolan made a bold statement: in an attempt to stop spoilers from ruining fans enjoyment of the show’s upcoming second season, the creative team would release a video detailing the entire plot of the season to select fans. The video is here and… it’s not that.…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 10 '18

Theranos, Which Somehow Still Employs People, Lays Off Nearly All Its Staff

The Earthworm Jerky I Bought on Walmart.com Tasted Like Shit

Canadian Hells Angels Terrorize Hotel by Posting 1-Star Reviews

Here’s the Full Bomb Threat Complaint Against Former Silicon Valley Star T.J. Miller

Experts Want to Redefine Alzheimer’s Disease So They Can Study It Better

Did Congress Give Big Boy Mark Zuckerberg a Booster Seat for His Special Day?

Blackmagic’s Pocket Cinema Camera Returns With New 4K Video Powers

Joe Hill’s NOS4A2 Adaptation Is Coming to AMC in 2019

This ‘Spiritual, Mythical, Fictional’ Art Exhibit Explores Our Connection to the Earth

Army of Cardboard Mark Zuckerbergs Mock Facebook CEO from Capitol Lawn

Fire-Detecting Wallpaper Turns Entire Rooms Into a Better Smoke Detector

The Meteorite Hunters Who Trade in Precious Space Debris

It’s Amazing That Marvel and DC’s Classic X-Men and Teen Titans Crossover Ever Happened

Garmin Made a Great Smartwatch for People Who Hate Wearing a Smartwatch

Dubai Is Testing Digital License Plates Packed With Futuristic Features, Privacy Risks

Antarctic Expedition to Find Ernest Shackleton’s Lost Ship Set for Next Year

Upgrade Your Nintendo Switch With These Clever DIY Lego Accessories

I Have Seen the Face of God, and It Was Legends of Tomorrow‘s Season Finale

Man Charged Over Swatting Death Allegedly Calls Self ‘eGod,’ Tweets Swat Threat From Jail

The Stars of Westworld Make 25-Minute Long ‘Spoiler’ Video Just to Troll Fans

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