The Case for Nosferatu‘s Mustache @ io9

Nosferatu

Bill Skarsgård really makes that historically accurate facial hair on his character's grotesque undead corpse work for him.

Will Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Keep Jod a Villain? @ io9

Skeleton Crew Jod Gold

The eighth and final episode of the Disney+ Star Wars series starring Jude Law arrives January 14.

Here’s Where in the World Bluey Will Be in 2025 @ io9

Bluey Theme Park Ludo Studio

Bluey: The Movie won't be out until 2027, but here's where you can still have fun with the Heeler family this year.

Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Gets a Boost From Lina Khan’s FTC @ io9

Elon Musk and Sam Altman sitting in chairs next to each other while being questioned by a moderator.

While they didn't support Musk's allegations directly, the feds added weight to his interpretation of antitrust law.

The Weirdest Gadgets We Saw at CES 2025 @ io9

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From a cute little robot that blows on your hot drink to a sexy controller dongle, CES 2025 was full of funky gadgets we can't stop thinking about.

SpaceX Tests Lower Satellite Orbits to Stop Starlink From Ruining Telescope Images @ io9

Starlink satellite streaks as viewed by a ground based telescope.

The company may have found a new way to keep its satellites from ruining telescope images.

Someone Likely Used a Sophisticated Phone-Spying Device at the 2024 DNC @ io9

Kamala Harris at the DNC 2024

Was someone spying on cell traffic at the political event?

Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Is a ‘Technology Company,’ but It’s Really an AI Company @ io9

Nvidia Ceo Jensen Huang holding up a Rtx 50 Series Gpu and a 50-series powered laptop.

Nvidia and Jensen Huang took over CES 2025 with the RTX 50-series debut, but the hardware is a vehicle for AI ambitions.

Mark Zuckerberg Goes Mask-Off and Ditches Diversity @ io9

A close up of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

The company is terminating DEI programs in its latest shift away from progressive policy.

Rare Birth Defect Leaves Boy With Giant Red Balloon-Like Sac on His Back @ io9

Red Balloon

About one in every 1,000 people is born with spina bifida, but few develop this specific form of the condition.

What Do We Actually Know About the History of Star Wars‘ Old Republic? @ io9

Star Wars Republic Senate Revenge Of The Sith

As Star Wars slowly but surely looks deeper into its past, we look back too to see what's already been explored in the Galactic Republic's ancient history.

Oh No, This Startup Is Using AI Agents to Flood Reddit With Marketing Slop @ io9

image of a robot in silhouette

In case you had any doubt, the AI wars have begun.

AI Algorithm Takes Us Closer to Forecasting the Northern Lights @ io9

The aurora as seen from the International Space Station.

A newly compiled dataset of nearly one billion images of auroras is helping researchers categorize—and perhaps ultimately anticipate—the Northern Lights.

Prepare for Wolf Man With the Nuttiest Werewolf Movie You’ve Never Seen @ io9

Beastmustdie

Peter Cushing stars in 1974’s The Beast Must Die… and so do you?

TikTok Didn’t Have a Great Day in Court @ io9

Demonstrators in coats outside the Supreme Court building, one holding a white sign with black lettring reading "Keep TikTok."

The Supreme Court held oral arguments Friday in a case that is likely to decide whether the TikTok is allowed to continue functioning in the U.S.

Gizmodo’s Best of CES 2025 Awards: See the Winners @ io9

Best Of CES 2025

This is the tech that most impressed us at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Alien: Romulus Improved One of Its Most Controversial Scenes for Home Release @ io9

Alien Romulus Ian Holm

Director Fede Alvarez confirmed the visual effects of Ian Holm's android have been changed post release.

I Have No Idea What Peter Thiel Is Trying to Say and It’s Making Me Really Uncomfortable @ io9

Peter Thiel Speaks At The Cambridge Union

In a rambling op-ed for the Financial Times, the master of the universe ranted about the JFK conspiracy, ‘The Decameron,’ immortal rulers from ‘Gulliver’s Travels,’ and Jeffrey Epstein.

Amazon Has the Lowest Price of 2025 on Apple AirPods Pro 2, Selling Fast! @ io9

Airpods Pro 2 Apple

The best noise-cancelling wireless earbuds in the Apple lineup are nearly back to their holiday-sale lowest price.

Firefighting Aircraft Collides With Some Idiot’s Drone Over Palisades Fire @ io9

The Superscooper Quebec 1 in a file photo at the Van Nuys Airport on September 3, 2014.

The SuperScooper Quebec 1 has been grounded from the damage.

Woman Enters MRI With Butt Plug, Ends Up In Hospital @ io9

Sex Toys

The woman reportedly screamed out in pain as she was being taken out of the machine.

X Creates a New Parody Label for Accounts, Solving a Problem Elon Created @ io9

Picture of Elon Musk's X account displayed on an iPhone.

Blue checkmarks addressed this issue just fine before Elon Musk took a sledgehammer to them.

Your Body’s Carbon Likely Took an Intergalactic Detour Before Reaching Earth @ io9

Star Death

The circumgalactic medium, a vast gaseous halo surrounding galaxies, could be crucial to the evolution of star-forming galaxies like our own.

Power Rangers‘ Earliest Heroes Are Speaking Out on Its Harsh Filming Conditions @ io9

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Zack Jason

Austin St. John and Walter Emanuel Jones, who played Red and Black Rangers Zack and Jason, recently opened up about their experience being catapulted to '90s superstardom... and seeing very little in return.

Top-Selling DeWalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker Is Back at Its All-Time Low Price in a Long Time @ io9

Dewaltspeaker

This little speaker is great for taking with you to construction sites and beyond.

Trump Tariffs Will Hit Gamers Even Harder Than We Thought @ io9

File: U.s. President Donald Trump's Third Year In The Oval Office

Laptops and video game consoles will be see the most dramatic price increases.

Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Hits a Historic Low, A Truly Rare Offer You Can’t Miss @ io9

Nintendoswitchset

It's finally time to grab a Nintendo Switch before the new model arrives, so jump on this deal today.

All the Big Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films We’re Excited for in 2025 @ io9

2025 Movie Preview

In io9's 2025 movie preview, we run down the big (and small) genre titles coming to theaters this year.

What’s in My Bag? The Inkless Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer, Now at a Record Low Price @ io9

Ivyphotoprinter

The Canon Ivy 2 mini photo printer is able to print photos in vivid color without using any ink.

This Island in the Caspian Sea Is Almost Gone @ io9

Kumani Bank fading from view.

After nearly two years of existence, the landmass has nearly vanished beneath the waves.

The New Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 Smartwatch Is $40 With Trade-In, No Typo! @ io9

Galaxyfit3

Hit your New Year's resolution goals with the help of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 for as low as $40.

Federal Agencies Lack Critical Information About Some of Their Riskiest AI Systems @ io9

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 14: (L-R) U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Trump is attending the game with lawmakers and Cabinet nominees including, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and others.

From facial recognition tools to algorithms that identify diseases, agencies reported that they didn't know enough about what they're acquiring from commercial vendors.

Govee Smart Home Outdoor Wall Lights Are at Their Lowest Price Yet, Under $50 Each @ io9

Govee Outdoor Lights

Save 41% on a set of 2 waterproof outdoor wall lights that bring both safety and a DIY light show to your home's exterior.

Peter Thiel-Backed Startup That Wanted to Buy Greenland Is Thrilled That Trump Wants to Buy Greenland @ io9

Donald Trump and Peter Thiel clasp hands

A techno-colonialist project sees Greenland as the perfect opportunity to trial its utopian ambitions.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) Are at a Record Low Price for the New Year, Even Cheaper Than Christmas @ io9

Airpods3

Grab Apple's rare discount on the 3rd generation AirPods before they're gone.

Edgar Wright’s Running Man Has Found Its Host @ io9

Ms 0110 Running Man Host

Plus, Julia Garner shares an unsurprising detail about her Silver Surfer in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The World’s Thinnest Portable Charger ChargeCard Is 50% Off Now for a Limited Time @ io9

Aquavault Wireless Charge Card

The AquaVault Wireless ChargeCard, featured on Shark Tank, fits in your wallet and you can eliminate battery anxiety forever!

Laptop for Less Than Headphones? This Lay-Flat ASUS Chromebook Is Nearly 50% Off @ io9

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Handle all your daily business with a new Chromebook that's less than $160 thanks to this Amazon deal.

Elon Musk Wants OpenAI to Be Forced Into Selling a Portion of Itself @ io9

Samaltman

Presumably to himself or another related party.

The Hyve Parcel Safe Prevents Porch Pirates By Screaming at Them @ io9

Hyve Safe sitting closed on a carpet

The Hyve safe keeps deliveries behind a pin code or phone-activated lock, if delivery drivers decide to use it.

Star Wars: Ahsoka May Have Found Its New Baylan Skoll @ io9

Rorymccann Baylanskoll

Game of Thrones star Rory McCann may be stepping into the saber of the late Ray Stevenson.

Real Authors Wreak Havoc for Chatbots in This Dystopian Short Story @ io9

Lightspeed

B. Pladek's speculative tale about the dark future of education, 'Teach Them a Story to Teach Them Kindness,' appears on io9 courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine.

This Made-in-USA VPN Slashes Prices: 83% Off and Just Over $2/Month @ io9

Pia Vpn January Deal Discount

Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most renowned VPNs in the USA. And to kick off the year, you can get it at a very low price!

Industrial Complex Proposal Threatens Some of the World’s Clearest Skies for Astronomy @ io9

The Milky Way above ESO's Paranal Observatory.

Chile's Atacama Desert is home to some of the best Earth-based observatories, though an energy company is throwing a wrench in the works.

Andy Muschietti Shares His Ideal 3-Season Timeline for It: Welcome to Derry @ io9

It Welcome To Derry 5 2

The HBO series inspired by the world of Stephen King's It brings back Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise and debuts later this year.

Antarctic Ice Core Unlocks 1.2 Million Years of Unbroken Climate History, Setting New Record @ io9

Longest Continuous Ice Core Antarctica

The achievement represents the longest continuous record of Earth’s climate from an ice core.

Pizzagate Gunman Who Stormed Comet Ping Pong in 2016 Killed by NC Police @ io9

The sign for the Comet Ping Pong restaurant is seen in Washingon, DC, on December 5, 2016.

Edgar Maddison Welch believed children were being abused in a non-existent basement of the pizza restaurant.

Republican Senator Says Mark Zuckerberg Challenged Him to a Cage Fight @ io9

Mark Zuckerberg with his fist raised at a UFC event, taken from behind the cage

Zuck v. Markwayne Mullin may be coming to an octagon near you.

Since Bluey Is Getting the Lego Treatment, Here Are 5 Sets We’d Like to See @ io9

Bluey Duck Cake Lego

We're hoping for a duck cake in brick form when the hit animated Disney+ show reveals its Lego sets later this year.

Elon Musk Is Already Backtracking on DOGE’s $2 Trillion Budget Cut Goals @ io9

Elon Musk at a Trump campaign event

Musk, ever the vaporware peddler, is already wavering on his goals.

The New Gundam Show Might Be Hiding Its Wild Twist in Plain Sight @ io9

Mobile Suit Gundam Gquuuuuux Challia Bull

More footage from Gundam GQuuuuuuX seems to hint at familiar echoes in the latest entry in the beloved mecha franchise.

A Lot of People Are Searching for How to Delete Facebook and Instagram, and We Would Like Their Clicks @ io9

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger icons displayed on a phone screen

There is an exodus of users who are ditching Meta platforms following the decision to end fact checking.

Maria Bakalova’s Creature Commandos Role Let Her Play With Femininity and Villainy @ io9

Creature Commandos Maria Bakalova Princess Ilana Dc Studios

The actor talks about the deceptive Princess Ilana, her character on DC Studios' adult animated Max series.

Severance‘s First Season Is Now Free on the Roku Channel @ io9

Severance Mr.milchick

Apple TV+ really hopes you'll get hooked on the dystopian hit—which, to be fair, you probably will—and become a subscriber for Severance season two.

41% of Employers Worldwide Say They’ll Reduce Staff by 2030 Due to AI @ io9

A computer showing the website for OpenAI

Bosses expect some big disruptions from tech 2025-2030.

‘Path of Exile 2’ Players Call Bullshit on Elon Musk’s Video Game Stream @ io9



The world’s richest man claims he’s playing the game at the highest level. But that’s only true if you have no idea what’s going on.

We Now Know a Bit More About 28 Years Later and Its Trilogy @ io9

28 Years Later Trailer Aaron Taylor Johnson

Danny Boyle directs the new zombie sequel starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, but not Cillian Murphy. It's out June 20.

OpenAI Shuts Down Developer Who Made AI-Powered Gun Turret @ io9

Image of developer demonstrating AI gun turret.

The DIY robot used ChatGPT's Realtime API to respond to commands to aim and fire a rifle.

Babbel On and On for Life With This 71% Off Deal on the Top-Selling Language Learning App @ io9

Babbel Subscription

StackSocial's taken the price of a lifetime all-languages subscription down from $599 to just $170 in a limited-time deal.

Severance‘s Showrunner Knows How and When It All Ends @ io9

Severance Workplace Interview

Dan Erickson, creator of the Apple TV+ hit, talked to io9 about his sci-fi show that stars Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette.

3 Things We Liked and 3 Things We Didn’t About Creature Commandos @ io9

Creaturereview

Season one of James Gunn's DC adult animated series had a blast relishing its bizarre comic book world.

This JBL Partybox Portable Speaker Came Back at the Most Budget-Friendly Price for the New Year @ io9

Jblpartybox

This most popular speaker of last year comes with a long-lasting battery, powerful JBL sound, and an exciting light show.

The Philips Hue Smart Light Bar Extension at Its Lowest Price, Producing Millions of Colors @ io9

Philipshuelightcompact

At just $50, you can add light or gorgeous color to any room or area in your home with this discounted miniature light bar.

Samsung’s AI-Powered Galaxy Buds3 Pro Are Nearly 60% Off With a Trade-In @ io9

Samsungbuds3pro

The noise-cancelling Galaxy Buds3 Pro are cheaper than AirPods when you trade-in.

Watch Live: Bezos’s Big Rocket Attempts Its First Launch @ io9

New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

The heavy-lift launch vehicle is scheduled for liftoff early Sunday morning for its long-anticipated debut.

Deadpool & Wolverine Somehow Found Itself Embroiled in the Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively Lawsuit @ io9

Deadpool Nicepool Ryan Reynolds

The It Ends With Us drama has expanded to include a jokey character in the Marvel blockbuster.

This Portable HD Monitor Is Now at a New Record Low Price and Sold Over 10K Last Month on Amazon @ io9

Kyymonitor

This is currently on sale for 23% off, but you can save an additional $10 when clipping the coupon on the product page.

Yellowstone’s Standing Dead Trees Are a Wildfire Disaster Waiting to Happen, Scientists Warn @ io9

A stand of dead trees in Yellowstone National Park.

A spatial analysis of the park's trees revealed its vulnerability to wildfires, especially near infrastructure.

Belgian Authorities to the Public: Please Don’t Eat Your Old Christmas Tree @ io9

Old Christmas Trees in Dresden

You cannot "recycle" your tree with your stomach.

Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License at Just $20 Elevates Your PC Power, Microsoft’s Most Powerful OS @ io9

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

The latest Windows update comes with an improved interface, new security features, and AI Copilot, and it's 89% off at StackSocial.

After Long Hiatus Over Faulty Spacesuit, NASA Plans Back-to-Back ISS Spacewalks @ io9

NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Woody Hoburg rides the Canadarm2 robotic arm while maneuvering a roll-out solar array toward the International Space Station’s truss structure 257 miles above the Pacific Ocean

Two Stranded Starliner astronauts will exit the space station for the first NASA spacewalks scheduled in over six months.

Photogenic Yakuza Boss Pleads Guilty to Trying to Sell Nuclear Material @ io9

Image: U.S. Department of Justice

Takeshi Ebisawa is done posing with rocket launchers, he's facing a lifetime in federal custody after pleading guilty to multiple guns, weapons, and nuke charges.

Samsung 34” Odyssey G5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor at Its Record Low Price for Gamers’ New Year @ io9

Samsungodysseyg5

Supercharge your gaming setup with a massive ultrawide gaming monitor for under $$350.

Mysterious Red-Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Shaft @ io9

Dog Bone Penis

The surprising artifact could be evidence of fertility rituals—or just one of history’s strangest good luck charms.

Could Marvel Be On the Hunt for a New Black Panther? @ io9

Ms 0109 Black Panther Wakanda Forever Tchalla Shuri Helmets

Plus, Leigh Whannell explains why his Escape From New York remake is no more.

One of the Best Gaming TVs, the LG C4 Series OLED, Is Down by Over $1,000 @ io9

Lgc4series

This 2024 OLED is priced at $2,700, but at the moment it’s going for a staggering $1,003 off for a limited time.

Meta Is Making Instagram Political Again @ io9

Logos of 'Threads' are displayed on a computer screen behind of phone screen with a Threads login page

Pair that with minimal moderation and what could go wrong?

Watch Duty App Creator Says He’ll Never Pull an OpenAI @ io9

Dozens of beachfront homes in Malibu, CA were destroyed overnight in the Palisades Fire on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Gizmodo spoke with the creator of the app that provides vital alerts about evacuations.

Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor With Alexa Is at a New Year Record Low Price, Just $49.99 @ io9

Amazonairquality

Easily keep tabs on the air in your home with this simple gadget that's even more affordable today.

Apple AirPods Max Are Back in Stock at Their All-Time Low Price, and You Know They’re Selling Fast @ io9

Airpodsmax (1)

Save $150 (27%) on Apple's best over-ear AirPods Max headphones right now.

15 Things We Learned About Wicked From Director Jon M. Chu’s Commentary @ io9

Wicked Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Go behind the scenes of Oz with the hit musical's new home release.

One of Gundam‘s Most Underrated Series Is Finally Streaming @ io9

After War Gundam X

After War Gundam X might finally get a moment to shine now that it's made its international streaming home on Tubi.

Airbnb Offers Free Housing to LA Wildfire Victims @ io9

Photo: Kyle Grillot/AFP

Los Angeles residents forced to evacuate can call 211 to be connected with a free place to stay.

OpenAI Is Having a Rough Week—It Could Be the Start to a Rough Year @ io9

Sam Altman being interviewed by Fox Business

The AI company has suffered a slew of weird scandals in the past few days, but they may be the least of its problems.

Bezos Pulls a Musk: Blue Origin Slapped With Fine Ahead of New Glenn Launch @ io9

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket

A static fire test of the New Glenn rocket, which involved unauthorized use of a deluge system, cost the company $3,250.

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