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Space Invaders movie tipped in the pipeline at New Line Cinema
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2019 16:48
For some reason, New Line has decided to turn the classic 70s arcade game Space Invaders into a movie, according to a new report. The production studio, which is owned by Warner Bros., has reportedly tapped Greg Russo to...
Kradl Bike Lift Storage System lets you easily access your bike whenever you need it
The Gadget Flow - 14 Jul 2019 15:01
The Kradl Bike Lift Storage System lets you keep your bicycle inside, even if you have a small living space. It uses a simple pulley system that gives you easy access to your bike at a moment’s notice. This bike storag...
Huge Power Outage Hits NYC on Anniversary of Infamous 1977 Blackout
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 02:55
Saturday is the 42nd anniversary of the July 13-14, 1977 New York City blackout, which took out power to most of the city, resulted in widespread civil disturbances and looting, and helped usher in an era of noxious "tou...
Army to Test New Helluva Way to Die: Robotic Combat Vehicles
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 01:50
The U.S. Army--which has already been testing robotic squad vehicles like the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) and semi-autonomous targeting systems like the Advanced Targeting and Lethality Automated System (ATLA...
Overwatch will automatically end matches when it detects cheaters
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2019 15:08
Blizzard plans to take its anti-cheating efforts to a new level and will start automatically ending matches where a cheater is detected. The change was revealed in Blizzard’s July 2019 developer update, where the game�...
Gentlemen's Hardware Portable Barbecue Compact Coal Grill has a convenient carry handle
The Gadget Flow - 14 Jul 2019 15:00
If you’re headed out for a weekend of camping, take the Gentlemen’s Hardware Portable Barbecue Compact Coal Grill with you. This small grill packs up like a miniature suitcase. And it’s easy to transport because it...
Read Up on Stories That Have Made Their Way to Screens With This Kindle Gold Box
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 14:05
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'Space Invaders' movie is closer to becoming a reality
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 03:42
Warner Bros. bought the movie rights to Space Invaders years ago, and now it looks ready to do something with the classic alien-blasting franchise. Deadline reports that Warner's New Line Cinema is advancing production o...
NASA backs demo that will 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 22:48
NASA is expanding its efforts to bring 3D printing to space. The agency has given Made In Space a $73.3 million contract to demonstrate the ability to 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit using Archinaut One (shown above),...
Watch India launch a historic Moon mission starting at 5PM ET
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 21:35
India is on the cusp of making space exploration history in more ways than one, and you might get to watch it first-hand. ISRO is livestreaming the launch of Chandrayaan-2, its second uncrewed mission to the Moon, starti...
Daisy Ridley Says the Lightsaber Fights in The Rise of Skywalker Were Easier to Film For One Simple Reason
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 21:30
It's all in the props.
This Christmas-Themed Horror Anthology Is an Advent Calendar From Hell
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 20:45
Deathcember is coming. It's going to be schlocky, and wild, and I'm so excited for it.
Huawei, Still on Commerce Department Blacklist, Reportedly Planning U.S. Layoffs
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 20:30
Chinese tech firm Huawei is planning on laying off hundreds of U.S. workers after landing on a Commerce Department blacklist that has savaged its ability to do business stateside, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sund...
Should I buy this big thing if it's a Prime Day deal?
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 19:00
By Wirecutter Staff Amazon Prime Day 2019 is coming, and we're getting ready to bring you all the best deals on Wirecutter picks and recommendations from our expert staff. Bookmark our Deals page, follow @WirecutterDeals...
Fortnite's massive robot grows, hinting at season 9 finale
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2019 18:23
In recent weeks, Fortnite‘s Pressure Plant (the new destination inside of the volcanic crater) opened to reveal the previously leaked Robot Factory. Though the opening didn’t do anything significant at the time, play...
After Math: Flipping the Switch
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 17:30
Nintendo wasn't the only company this week making headlines about switches. Facebook's poker playing AI turned the tables on some Texas Hold'em pros, Foxconn pulled the old switcheroo on the state of Wisconsin, and Lumin...
Report: Christoph Waltz Is Returning As Super-Baddie Blofeld in the Newest James Bond Film
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 17:00
I must say, I do love a good supervillain. And Blofeld, the villainous rival of spy James Bond, is a great one. As played by Christoph Waltz, he's a compelling force, and he's returning in the newest Bond film.
Trump Goes Full Racist and Tells Congresswomen to Go Back to Their Own Countries
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2019 16:57
What little subtlety remained in Donald Trump's tendency to project his own racism, misogyny, and hate was obliterated this fine Sunday morning, and what's left is the naked face of a monster occupying the White House.
FLIKR Rubbing Alcohol Flame Lamp can be lit anywhere you are
The Gadget Flow - 14 Jul 2019 15:00
Enjoy s'mores without the campfire when you have the FLIKR Rubbing Alcohol Flame Lamp. Using five ounces of rubbing alcohol as fuel, this lamp is small yet mighty. FLIKR has a total burn time of 50 minutes. This gives yo...
Disney pulls the plug on FX Networks' standalone streaming service
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 14:08
There's bound to be a lot of changes, both big and small, at 21st Century Fox now that Disney's acquisition of the media giant is completed. One of those is the shutdown of FX Networks' Plus subscription service, which i...
Impossible Foods is working on a plant-based fish product
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2019 13:15
Impossible Foods, the company behind the Impossible Burger, is using its food technology to create a new fish product. The project involves heme protein, the same used for the company’s existing ‘meat’ product, and...
Sony says its USB hub is the world's fastest SD card reader
Engadget - 14 Jul 2019 10:06
It's hard to spice up USB hubs when they're practically ubiquitous. Sony's solution? Make it indispensable to pro photographers. The company's newly announced MRW-W3 hub is billed as the "world's fastest" UHS-II SD (and ...