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The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt May Be The Start Of The Everyday Electric Revolution
It’s 2017 and a car company ‘Murican enough to get its name shouted in a country music song finally sells an all-electric car. Well... again. This time they promise not to snatch it back and crush it. Which is nice, because the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is pretty decent to drive, and it could take electric vehicles…
Today's Best Deals: Athleticwear, Rechargeable Batteries, Hoover SteamVac, and More
A discounted Xbox Live Gold membership, athleticwear on Amazon, a Hoover SteamVac, and more lead Thursday’s best deals.
America's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Just Got Approved
It’s been a rough week for environmentalists in America, but buried amidst a torrent of reports detailing the Trump administration’s war on climate science, one uplifting energy story has garnered comparably little attention: the United States may be getting a second offshore wind farm.
The Secret History of the First Cat in Space
On October 18th, 1963, the Centre national d’études in France was set to send a small cat named Félix into space. After lagging behind its Soviet and American competitors, France was eager to stake its claim in the space race—with cats, for some reason. But on launch day, the mischievous little beast went missing—and…
Russia's Icebreakers Make It King Of The Arctic And America Is Just A Pauper
Most media coverage has been trained on Russia’s involvement in Syria, but Moscow is quietly beating America in a turf war on top of the Earth: the Arctic Circle.
The Tone and Timeline of Deadpool 2 Will Set a Precedent for Future X-Movies
Fans have become so used to the continuity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s hard to think of other films doing something different. The first Deadpool did a lot differently, though, joking about continuity, timelines, cameos, and more. Not only will that continue in Deadpool 2, it’ll set the table for other …
If You Don't Have One Already, Here's a PS4 Pro For $370
PS4 Pro deals have been few and far between, Black Friday notwithstanding, but right now, you can pick up a 1TB PS4 Pro for $370.
Things Are Going Insanely Well for Elon Musk Since Trump Got Elected
Tesla Motors shares have surged more than 40 percent since December as Bloomberg notes in a new report. The price of Tesla stock isn’t the only thing looking dandy for Elon Musk under the Trump presidency.
The Uncertain Future of HIV Treatment After the Affordable Care Act
Before passage of the Affordable Care Act (branded ‘Obamacare’), low-income people with HIV were trapped in a heinous Catch-22. Insurance companies denied them coverage because of their status, the drugs were too expensive to buy outright, and they might only qualify for Medicaid’s partial coverage if their HIV had…
Watch This Cheeky Robot Trick a CAPTCHA Into Thinking It's Not a Robot
When the machines rise up, I’m jumping ship and selling out humanity so fast—we suck, we deserve it. So color me excited to see this cute ol’ robot arm hilariously beat an ‘I’m not a robot’ CAPTCHA (and then let go of the stylus in a perfect mic drop right after). It’s one small step for robots, and one giant leap for…
How Civil War II Turned Captain Marvel Into a Supervillain
Greetings, general public whom I serve! “Postal Apocalypse,” io9's mail column, has returned for a second week in a row, so I’ve got a pretty hot streak going on. I’ll try to keep it up! Meanwhile, you’ve got questions about Civil War II, Rogue One, The Winds of Winter, the next Indiana Jones movie, and more.…
Oh God, Verizon Wants to Buy Charter Now?
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Verizon is exploring a merger with Charter Communications, less than a year after Charter successfully merged with Time Warner Cable.
Clever Teen Turns His Locker Into a Soda Machine
Most high school students struggle to write a passable essay on Catcher in the Rye, but Blake Hawkins has more than earned his high school diploma—and some spending money on the side—by turning an unused locker into a fully-functional soda can vending machine.
Suck Up All The Junk In Your Rug With This Discounted Hoover Carpet Cleaner
If you’ve never steam-cleaned a carpet, get ready for an eyeopening experience when you see just how much crap a person can track into a home. At $74 (its best price ever), this discounted Hoover SteamVac is perfect for keeping your carpets actually clean as opposed to just looking clean. This being a Gold Box…