Apple has replaced an emoji of a handgun with one of a toy water pistol. It hasn’t commented on why it made the change. The water pistol is one of “More than one hundred new and redesigned emoji characters” coming to iOS10 in the fall. While Apple hasn’t publicly confirmed this, The Guardian cites unnamed sources […]
With each Suicide Squad trailer release it becomes increasingly obvious that we’re all in this for one reason – Harley Quinn. She’s sassy, sexy, hilarious and has a serious dark side. Harley has been adored by DC fans for decades, and it seems she’s finally finding her place in the broader spotlight of mainstream pop […]
The operators of the Fukushima power plant have warned Pokemon Go players to stay clear of nuclear stations despite game characters being (virtually) located there. The call comes from the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which says it tested the game at three of its power stations and found characters. The stations include Fukushima Daiichi, […]
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on a 400-year old Dandao Sword! [AWE Me]
Cosplay used to be a niche hobby. Now it’s a global multi-billion dollar industry. Never underestimate the power of fandom. #SDCC [Timeline]
Behold: Granted, it might be kind of cumbersome, but that would be cool to have at your house. Imagine having all the gaming generations represented with all the different systems? I think that may have just been added to my bucket list. Editor’s note: And mine too! They’d all have to go in the basement […]
I will be completely honest with you all here. When the “adult coloring book” phase first hit I was kind of taken aback by it. Adults sitting at a table coloring quietly for hours made no sense to me. Then I remembered that adulting sucks, and coloring is the perfect escape from that. True stress […]
Youtuber Marcus Beard takes a look at the socioeconomic impact of Pokémon Go, from improved health, to forcing people to get out of their comfort zone by forcing them to go out. [karpathyz]
The Centennial Bulb has been running for 115 years! It has gone through 2 world wars, the development of the atomic bomb, the moon landing, 25 different Zelda games, and a lot more! When you think that current incandescent bulbs run for about 1000 hours, and this one has been going on for over 1 […]
Here is a rare recording featuring J.R.R Tolkien reading excerpts from The Lord of the Rings and singing “Sam’s Rhyme of The Troll.” If you’ve never heard Tolkien’s voice before, now is your chance! [Brain Picker]