Holiday Gift Guide

I didn’t pour a ton of money into upgrading my tech this year. Our flailing economy and my general unease about the…

Nowadays, there’s only one group of kids that aren’t into superheroes: kids who aren’t into superheroes yet. There’s…

The real world is... well, you know. And at some point or another we all need a break from it. Helping your loved…

We have no shame about all the toys and collectibles we buy, and you shouldn’t either. You should have even less…

The holidays are upon us and while I’m sure a lot of people are planning to spend them in the warm embrace of family…

Batman. Spider-Man. Superman. Captain America. Doctor Strange. Et cetera. They’re all heroes, and they all have…

All things must come to an end, including human civilization. Whether it’s a superbug pandemic tomorrow or a…

Still need more holiday gift ideas? We’ve saved a few more ideas, mainly because they’re the things we’re hoping to…

Still need more holiday gift ideas? Well, here’s what the io9 staff members are desperately hoping to receive this…

It’s natural to think that outdoor gear is best enjoyed in the great outdoors. Heck, that’s what it’s designed for!…

Know someone who enjoys the stimulation of a good book? What about someone who enjoys stimulation of another sort?…

Just because you’ve reached the age where you’re paying off student loans and applying for mortgages doesn’t mean…

Do you or someone you love (or at least give enough of a damn about to buy a holiday gift for) want to explore this…

Shopping for other people is hard and gift-giving can be high pressure. But that doesn’t mean science-fans need to…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the most obnoxious. Trying to figure out gifts for nerds is hard,…

Admit it, there’s at least one person in your life who’d rather be out pedaling centuries than baking cookies and…

Books can transport you to strange new worlds—but they can also make your home more beautiful. And it’s the beauty…

It’s time you stepped up your camera gaming, ditching your smartphone lens for something with more photographic…

The true-crime fan in your family or friend group might seem difficult to shop for, but murder, mayhem, and…