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Jake Gyllenhaal Will Play Seymour In Live Little Shop Of Horrors

Suddenly Gyllenhaal! Jake Gyllenhaal will briefly star as tortured florist Seymour Krelborn in a limited -run revival of Little Shop of Horrors. But wait, that’s not even the big news. Ellen Green is also returning as Audrey! New York City Center’s “Encores! Off-Center” summer series will include a limited run (July 1-2) of Alan Menken…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 15 '15

A Hidden Treasure Trove of Dead .Gov Websites

DolphinSafe.gov. CouldIHaveLupus.gov. GovGab.gov. These were real, registered websites at one time until they were terminated. In some cases—take CyberSafe.gov or Americorpse.gov for example—it’s easy to see why. Thanks to some digging by a MuckRock user named Dean Triplett, a full list of terminated URLs is now available online. It doesn’t go back all the way,…

Tech News Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan Apr 15 '15

The World’s Best Pedestrian Bridge and 7 More Stunning Urban Structures

From a bridge that makes walking an adventure to a cost-effective way to revitalize an aging port, Architizer’s A+ Awards announced yesterday include smart and simple architecture for everyday life. Here are a few public structures that make grand statements about our changing cities or solve a universal problem in a beautiful way. The annual…

Tech News Alissa Walker Apr 15 '15

A Scan Of 100,000 Galaxies Shows No Sign Of Alien Mega-Civilizations

A pioneering infrared scan of 100,000 galaxies by Penn State astronomers has failed to detect any signs of galaxy-spanning extraterrestrial supercivilizations. This result, though very preliminary, may be a sign that aliens aren’t capable of conquering entire galaxies. Above: A false-color image of the mid-infrared emission from the Great Galaxy in Andromeda, as seen by…

io9 George Dvorsky Apr 15 '15

Build your own Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous Lego figures

Following up on the Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker Buildable Figures revealed at Toy Fair 2015 earlier this year, Lego is introducing four new figures at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California, this week staring with Obi-Wan Kenobi and the lightsaber-hoarding General Grievous. Jango Fett and Commander Cody Buildable Figures will also be revealed this…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 15 '15

It’s Official: Melinda May Just Became The Star Of Agents Of SHIELD

Since its first episode, Agents of SHIELD has circled around the problem of how to deal with superhumans. At times, the show has felt like a regular spy adventure — but it’s always come back to the problem of extraordinary abilities. Rarely, though, has the show’s take on the issue felt as fresh as it…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Apr 15 '15

This collection of slow motion scenes is so stunning it stops time

Paul Wex’s Interrupt is an absolutely beautiful look into people and life in southeast Asia. It’s filmed entirely in slow motion with a vintage 35mm OM Zuiko lens on a Canon 5D Mk3 and the footage of random daily life is peaceful and serene and stunning and unreal. Its like the video has stopped time…

Sploid Casey Chan Apr 15 '15

Apple Accused of Making the Russian Version of Siri Homophobic

Was Siri programmed to be a Russian homophobe? A Russian-language speaker living in London recorded some rude responses to questions about being gay from Apple’s digital assistant. “Is gay marriage normal?” Alex asks. “I believe this emotion should be considered negative,” Siri responds. BBC Russia tested Siri and received similar responses to Alex, publishing a…

Tech News Kate Knibbs Apr 15 '15

Hey Procrastinators, Here Are the Easiest Ways to File Your Taxes Online

Tax Day is HERE, and whether you’re eagerly anticipating a sizable refund or are dreading a hefty bill, there’s nothing to gain by putting off your tax filing any longer. Here’s a guide to filing your taxes online—including the best services for your buck. IRS Free File Your first stop should be to the IRS…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 15 '15

Every Page Of This Webcomic Is Packed With Striking (And Creepy) Images

If you’ve been looking to hop onto a webcomic that your eyeballs will fall in love with, take a gander at Petra Nordlund’s webcomic Prague Race. What starts as simple tale of three young friends turns into a journey through a strange land that is by turns frightening and tragic — but always fun to…

Books & Comics Lauren Davis Apr 15 '15

Time Passes Slower With This Creepy Salacious Crumb Clock Staring At You

Of all the exclusive Star Wars Celebration merchandise revealed over the past week, this Salacious Crumb hanging wall clock has to be one of the most unsettling. The character was seen hanging around Jabba the Hutt’s palace in Return of the Jedi, and its time-telling doppleganger presumably has moving eyes and a swinging tail like…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 15 '15

An Inside Look at the New MacBook’s Weird-Ass Slim Battery

The new MacBook has all kinds of tricks up its sleeve, from a new keyboard to a force feedback trackpad, and of course a lovely new hi-res screen. But maybe the coolest new feature is deep on the inside: terraced batteries that can put more power in a thinner package. iFixit just got its hands…

Tech News Eric Limer Apr 15 '15

Could Bone Marrow Transplants Change Your Behavior?

A strange study on lab mice indicates that giving bone marrow transplants might not just change a person’s immune system, it might even change the way they act. Take a look at the mouse study and see what you think. In humans, it’s called trichotillomania. Certain people feel a compulsion to pull out their hair,…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Apr 15 '15

A Compact Semi-Portable Keyboard With Genuine Mechanical Keys

There’s just nothing quite like the sound and feel of typing away on a keyboard with genuine mechanical switches under each key. But while most mechanical keyboards are giant and designed to permanently live on your desk, the TEX Yoda has a much smaller form factor and footprint making it easier to travel with so…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 15 '15

Treat-Dispensing Chew Toys That Fit Your Dog’s Tennis Ball Launcher

If you’re a pet owner who’s truly devoted to their dog, then your pup probably has more chew toys than it knows what to do with. But there’s a good reason to consider adding one—or three—more to its collection. Not only are these new Paww dog toys durable, they also randomly dispense treats, and are…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 15 '15

What New Technology Were You Initially Most Reluctant To Start Using?

Not every life-changing new technology is immediately recognized as such — in fact, some of them seem down right annoying. Until you get used to it, and can’t imagine life without it. Today we want to know about the technologies that you initially dismissed, but then loved. Tell us in the comments what your picks…

io9 Ria Misra Apr 15 '15

Duracell Doesn’t Understand Wireless Charging

Wireless charging is one of those kinda-handy things that’s almost been about to go mainstream for five years now. But Duracell is tired of waiting for the wireless charging revolution. Duracell wants you to wirelessly charge by plugging in this dongle instead. Wait, what? The Duracell Powermat Power Ring is a $50 inductive charging coil…

Tech News Chris Mills Apr 15 '15

Mark Hamill’s Other Joker Incarnation Is Getting An Incredible Statue

When you think of the Mark Hamill Joker, it’s easy to recall his iconic turn in Batman: The Animated Series and the DCAU. But video game fans might remember it instead from his appearance in the Batman: Arkham games — which is now the subject of this stunning Sideshow statue. Based on his appearance in…

Tech News James Whitbrook Apr 15 '15

The World’s First Self-Powered Video Camera Can Record Forever

It makes perfect sense. The sensors that capture images for a digital camera and the sensors that convert light into electricity for a solar cell rely on the same technology. So why not build a device with a sensor that does both, and create a self-powered video camera? Some Columbia University researchers did just that.…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Apr 15 '15

ICYMI: The First Smartphone With USB Type-C

USB Type-C super ports go mobile, Europe finally files antitrust charges against Google, and ResearchKit arrives to bring health research into the 21st century. BitStream has all the news and rumors you missed in the last 24 hours. USB Type-C is the Swiss Army knife of ports . It charges, boasts huge data transfer speeds,…

Tech News Darren Orf Apr 15 '15

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Play Seymour In Live Little Shop Of Horrors

A Hidden Treasure Trove of Dead .Gov Websites

The World’s Best Pedestrian Bridge and 7 More Stunning Urban Structures

A Scan Of 100,000 Galaxies Shows No Sign Of Alien Mega-Civilizations

Build your own Obi-Wan Kenobi and General Grievous Lego figures

It’s Official: Melinda May Just Became The Star Of Agents Of SHIELD

This collection of slow motion scenes is so stunning it stops time

Apple Accused of Making the Russian Version of Siri Homophobic

Hey Procrastinators, Here Are the Easiest Ways to File Your Taxes Online

Every Page Of This Webcomic Is Packed With Striking (And Creepy) Images

Time Passes Slower With This Creepy Salacious Crumb Clock Staring At You

An Inside Look at the New MacBook’s Weird-Ass Slim Battery

Could Bone Marrow Transplants Change Your Behavior?

A Compact Semi-Portable Keyboard With Genuine Mechanical Keys

Treat-Dispensing Chew Toys That Fit Your Dog’s Tennis Ball Launcher

What New Technology Were You Initially Most Reluctant To Start Using?

Duracell Doesn’t Understand Wireless Charging

Mark Hamill’s Other Joker Incarnation Is Getting An Incredible Statue

The World’s First Self-Powered Video Camera Can Record Forever

ICYMI: The First Smartphone With USB Type-C

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