Indiana Jones’ Grail Tablet Gets an Official Disney Prop Replica

And, two years ago, that made sense. Now, releasing a new piece of the line makes much less sense, but we dont really care. Here are some images. Indiana Jones and Elsa in Last CrusadeScreenshot: Lucasfilm We love a versatile collectible. As cool as this piece isand its very coolwe were honestly just more excited to see moreIndystuff being released. Want more io9 news? Indiana Jones Grail Tablet – Disney...

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Morgan Brown

NASA Beams Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’ to Venus

said Elliott in apress release. Both spacecraft are operational to this day, sending back data from interstellar space. News from the future, delivered to your present. Venus wrapped in a dense global cloud layerCredit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 35 words · Emily Hobbs

OnePlus Watch 2R Is a Gigantic Smartwatch for Smaller Wrists

The kicker is that its $70 cheaper. Ive had the OnePlus Watch 2R for two days. Its still the same gargantuan 47mm around smartwatch with a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen. Florence Ion / Gizmodo Its much less dense, and I dont feel it will fly off my hand when I gesture. OnePlus says the Watch 2R is nearly 25% lighter than the Watch 2. OnePlus stuck with the gray or green colorway offerings for the OnePlus Watch 2R....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Aaron Tucker

Rings of PowerSeason 2 Is Putting a Spotlight on Another Major Ringbearer

Hes absolutely fascinating and so unique. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. © Amazon You May Also Like Two banks say Amazon has paused negotiations on some international data centers. Pacific Rims TV Show Drifts to Prime Video Good news for giant robot fans.

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · Linda Woods

Safari Just Became the Best Browser on Mac if You Hate Ads

Safari detects any site in article format and gets the option for the Reader format. And, hey, that includes Gizmodo.com. Its now getting new features that make it even better. I can’t tell you how you want to read your (obviously) favorite Gizmodo content, though if you don’t want to bother with ad blockers Safari might be your best bet.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo This will create a floating video window that you’ve got the option to pause or play....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Brenda Ryan

Silicon Valley Royalty Put on the MAGA Hat and Open Their Wallets

Silicon Valley has officially gone MAGA. It is apparently the first time either of them will have contributed to a presidential candidates campaign. However, it would appear that the primary motivating factor here is economics, not ideology. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images It may initially be difficult to grasp why anyone would think Trump is an ideal candidate in this regard. I will leave that up to you to decide, dear reader....

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Dustin Harris

Starve AcreStars Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark, and Gobs of Folk-Horror Gloom

You fear for them… until you begin to fear them. That this hardly feels like stunt casting is a testament to both their skills as performers. Starve Acreopens in theaters and arrives on demand July 26. © Brainstorm Media Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. StreamIs a Scream TeamTerrifierand a cast of horror fan-favorites elevate this gruesome new flick. Image: Brainstorm Media

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Donald Hall

The $1.7 Billion Bet on American-Made EVs, Explained by the Secretary of Energy

This story was originally published byGrist. Along with apple pie, baseball, and tipping, the automobile is classically American. The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm© Drew Angerer/Getty Images Why is the Biden administration providing this funding? Why is it important to the DOE that electric vehicles are made domestically? Were competing globally, obviously with China. And we want to make these products here....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Michael Bentley

The Earbud Tech of the Future Could Be Closer Than You Think

I had seenmultiplepublicationsravingaboutxMEMS, the company behind the tech, revolutionizing traditional earbud speakers, and I was intrigued. As of yet, only a handful of brands currently feature the tech. These include Creative, HiBy, and Noble Audio. Photo:Dua Rashid MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) is essentially a solid-state semiconductor chip. Solid-state refers to electronic components that use semiconductor materials such as silicon. This is more game-changing than you think. Im pretty sure the newness of this tech will make many manufacturers and consumers uncomfortable at first....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 337 words · Nicole Conley DVM

The OnePlus Pad 2 Wants to Be the iPad Air of Android Tablets

The originalOnePlus Padwas a decent all-around Android tablet, but it was not amazing in any one area. The OnePlus Pad 2 is a one-size-fits-all 12.1-inch 3K tablet. The Pad 2 is now powered with theQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3mobile chip. Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Gizmodo has already experienced some of the chips capabilities inSamsungs latest foldables, and already its very promising. How much that matters depends on what programs you expect to use on your tablet....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Denise Miller MD

This Is a Weird Endorsement for James Gunn’sCreature Commandos

shared an update on the show: Thats going to be the first expression of James Gunns DC Universe. Which we think we follow but also is a bit of a head-scratcher of a take. Lorey continued, ItsSuicide Squad. James Gunn. Screenshot: DC YouTube Its quite an endorsement that both tempers expectations but sorta leaves us feeling confused about what were excited for. Previously, David Harbourwhos playing a classic monster in the serieshypedCreature Commandosto io9as being …very different....

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Christina Pena

Truck Receives Laser Signal from Space in First-of-Its-Kind Demonstration

Optical communication, or lasers, can help resolve that. NASA has been experimenting with space lasers, transmitting and receiving signals to refine the technology. The private space industry is also getting in on the action. The WA Optical Ground Station at UWA.Credit: Danail Obreschkow/International Space Centre It does become trickier over longer distances, as it requires extreme precision to point the laser beam. Weather can also pose a challenge to laser communication, as clouds or rain can interfere with the signal....

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Donald Bennett

Twisters‘ Awesome Action and Surprising Heart Totally Won Us Over

Thebiggest twistinTwistersisnt one spinning on screen. Its that the film goesa surprising step beyondwhat you expect it to be. But it also prioritizes life in a waythe original 1996 film didnt. Twisters is in theaters Friday. Image: Universal Pictures For some, its science. For others, its thrills. And for the real scumbags, its money. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell inTwisters– Universal For its first act,Twistersis mostly by the book. Kate, Tyler, and others move heaven and Earth, sometimes literally, to help save lives....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Tyler Lewis