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Pakistani Minister Tweets Nuke Threats @ Israel After Reading Fake News

Oh, my god, it’s spreading. Donald Trump has made all important diplomatic announcements via Twitter, so far. Now, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has jumped into the nuclear threat tweeting game. https://gizmodo.com/trump-literally-just-called-for-a-new-nuclear-arms-race-1790436917 According to the New York Times, Asif tweeted this on Friday after reading some fake news about Israel: The tweet is still…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 25

At Long Last, the First Doctor Who Season 10 Teaser Is Here

It’s been a lonely year for Doctor Who fans. But things are suddenly looking up, with the annual Christmas Special airing tonight—and a fun glimpse of what’s coming up in season 10 teaser. The teaser is from the POV of new companion Bill, played by Pearl Mackie. She serves chips… or she used to, before…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Dec 25

Katherine Waterston Stole Her Alien: Covenant Hairstyle From Her Fantastic Beasts Co-Star

Katherine Waterston’s character in Alien: Covenant is already drawing comparisons to Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley, but her bowl-like cut is inspired from something else entirely. At the Fox Showcase early this month, Waterston said that it was partially necessity and partially inspiration from her other big follow-up film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. “The…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Dec 25

The Only Comic You Should Read Today Features Santa Beating the Crap Out of Krampus

I would not be doing my job, on today of all days, if I did not tell you that you really should read the Power Man and Iron Fist Sweet Christmas Annual right this instant. This year’s latest seasonal comic from Marvel—by David F. Walker, Scott Hepburn, Matt Milla, and Clayton Cowles—is a Luke Cage/Danny Rand…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 25

Russian Military Jet Carrying Choir Crashes, No Survivors

A Russian military jet that was en route to Syria disappeared from radar on Sunday. Russian authorities say that it crashed into the Black Sea. Reportedly, all 92 people on board were killed, including at least 60 members of the Red Army Choir. Major-General Igor Konashenkov, a ministry spokesman, told reporters, “The area of the…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 25

Robot Phone Device Transmits Kisses to Your Loved Ones When You’re Away

Holidays can be a rough time for those who are truly married to their jobs but also have a human that they love in their spare time. Enter the Kissenger, a new smartphone peripheral that allows anyone to send a smooch live via video chat. Named after former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger* who rained…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 25

11 Netflix Picks You Can Watch With the Whole Family

Even if you don’t do Christmas, you still might find yourself in a holiday-season situation involving children, time spent indoors, and a need to fill that time with a movie viewers of all ages can enjoy watching. Pick one of these Netflix selections, then binge-watch Medici: Masters of Florence when all the kiddies go to…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Dec 25

Santa Claus Proves He’s Not a Terrorist In Bizarre US Government Video

In the 1950s, NORAD started “tracking Santa” to ensure that he could pass safely into the US without fear of being mistaken for a Soviet bomber. But here in 2016, it seems like getting approval from the military isn’t enough to prove that Father Christmas isn’t a terrorist. Santa has to go through Customs now.…

Tech News Matt Novak Dec 25

In the First Alien: Covenant Trailer, Everything Possible Has Gone Wrong

As a special treat this holiday season, the very first trailer for Alien: Covenant was released at midnight. So sit back and be filled with best feelings of the season: fear. Also, sex in the shower looks terrifying. Here’s the official synopsis from Fox: Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT,…

Trailers Katharine Trendacosta Dec 25

There Is a Scene in Alien: Covenant That Brings Enough Chills to Rival the Original

Earlier this month, Fox showed off a bunch of footage from four of its upcoming movies. Among them were some scenes from Alien: Covenant which revealed the new cast, the new xenomorph, and the horrors that await us all. And it looks like it’s going to a hell of a prequel. Here’s what he know…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Dec 25

Hydraulic Press Crushes Christmas

All of the grinches out there can rejoice because in a special Christmas edition of needless destruction we have a hydraulic press demolishing the dumbest tchotchkes of the season. We’re throwing in two videos here. The first is all Christmas everything. There’s a Christmas present full of marbles exploding while begging the question, “who gives…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 24

Harry Potter Makes Comic Book Debut in LGBT Benefit Special Love Is Love

Harry Potter and the gang have come together to celebrate Dumbledore’s pride in the series’ official comic book debut, and author J.K. Rowling herself has given the inclusion her stamp of approval. https://gizmodo.com/writers-artists-and-celebrities-unite-for-love-is-lov-1786866560 Love Is Love, the benefit comic to help victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, features LGBT characters and allies from various…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 24

Obama Presses Major Overhaul on Cyberwarfare Leadership

In his first significant move to do something about “the cyber” since intelligence reports claimed that Russia “hacked our election,” President Obama has declared his intent to give the U.S. Cyber Command its own separate leadership. https://gizmodo.com/fbi-now-agrees-that-russia-hacked-the-election-1790198089 Currently, Cybercom works in tandem with the National Security Agency and both units answer to the head of…

Tech News Rhett Jones Dec 24

John Williams Hasn’t Seen a Single Star Wars Movie

In case 2016 couldn’t get any weirder, it turns out the man who created some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars through his epic compositions hasn’t bothered to watch any of them in action. That’s right, John Williams hasn’t seen Star Wars. In an interview with Metro UK, Williams admitted that he hasn’t…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 24

Valérian Comic Is Getting a Full Reprint Ahead of Movie

One of Europe’s most-beloved scifi comic books will soon hit theaters as the heavily anticipated Luc Besson space opera, Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets. To get audiences ready, Cinebook has announced they’re releasing a complete translated collection of the decades-long Valérian comic that inspired it. Valérian may be one of Europe’s most…

Books & Comics Beth Elderkin Dec 24

Doctor Who Helps Save Wretched Holiday Song with “12 Doctors of Christmas”

Is there seriously any other holiday song that’s more infuriating enduring than “12 Days of Christmas?” It’s long, repetitive, and features the worst gift list in humanity’s existence (except the 10 lords a’leaping, I’ll gladly take those). At least this version has lots of Doctors in it. Wait…doctor who? https://gizmodo.com/the-doctor-is-back-in-a-new-trailer-for-the-doctor-who-1789911467 Doctor Puppet’s released its latest…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 24

Watch the Glittery Mirrored Alchemy of a Christmas Ornament Being Made

The wintry spirit is strong with this one. There’s a mood to the process of blowing glass that feels right in line with the season. [The music in this video certainly adds to that.] The process of carefully bathing a tube of glass in fire and blowing it into that perfect ornamental shape has a…

Sploid Rhett Jones Dec 24

Shyamalan’s Tales From The Crypt Reboot In Peril Over Rights Issues

M. Night Shyamalan’s new Tales From The Crypt series might already be floating to the top of the tank, as TNT has confirmed it’s having trouble securing rights for the original comic, which means the series could get delayed or scrapped. We haven’t heard much about the Tales From The Crypt reboot ever since it…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 24

How the Rhymes of Dr. Seuss Helped Teach Us Language

Kaptain Kristian’s latest explainer video is a fun one: he explains how the anapestic tetrameter rhyming style of Dr. Seuss helped us better understand language as kids, all while rhyming in the video himself. It’s stupid catchy (obviously, because it’s done in the style of Dr. Seuss) and so easy to listen to, which is…

Sploid Casey Chan Dec 23

Holy Wow, Oregon Looks Gorgeous From Up Above

Hot damn, the state of Oregon is beautiful. Like, maybe the most beautiful state in this country beautiful. Like, you should probably go to Oregon when you need some sort of adventure or guidance in life beautiful. This video from Michael Shainblum shows the natural wonders of it all: the gorgeous green, the mirrored lakes, the…

Sploid Casey Chan Dec 23

Pakistani Minister Tweets Nuke Threats @ Israel After Reading Fake News

At Long Last, the First Doctor Who Season 10 Teaser Is Here

Katherine Waterston Stole Her Alien: Covenant Hairstyle From Her Fantastic Beasts Co-Star

The Only Comic You Should Read Today Features Santa Beating the Crap Out of Krampus

Russian Military Jet Carrying Choir Crashes, No Survivors

Robot Phone Device Transmits Kisses to Your Loved Ones When You’re Away

11 Netflix Picks You Can Watch With the Whole Family

Santa Claus Proves He’s Not a Terrorist In Bizarre US Government Video

In the First Alien: Covenant Trailer, Everything Possible Has Gone Wrong

There Is a Scene in Alien: Covenant That Brings Enough Chills to Rival the Original

Hydraulic Press Crushes Christmas

Harry Potter Makes Comic Book Debut in LGBT Benefit Special Love Is Love

Obama Presses Major Overhaul on Cyberwarfare Leadership

John Williams Hasn’t Seen a Single Star Wars Movie

Valérian Comic Is Getting a Full Reprint Ahead of Movie

Doctor Who Helps Save Wretched Holiday Song with “12 Doctors of Christmas”

Watch the Glittery Mirrored Alchemy of a Christmas Ornament Being Made

Shyamalan’s Tales From The Crypt Reboot In Peril Over Rights Issues

How the Rhymes of Dr. Seuss Helped Teach Us Language

Holy Wow, Oregon Looks Gorgeous From Up Above

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