How to find out which version of Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS you’re running
Whether you’re team PC, Mac, or even ChromeOS, it’s not always easy to figure out exactly which version of your operating system is running at any...
In Ford’s transition to EVs, cost-cutting takes center stage
Ford has made cost-cutting a key piece of its EV strategy as the company works to improve profit margins while meeting what CEO Jim Farley has called...
Marathon Venture Capital adds to its newest fund to back Greek founders around the globe
Marathon Venture Capital, an Athens, Greece-based venture firm cofounded in 2017 by two stalwarts of the Greek startup scene, has added €30 million in capital commitments...
Want to Gift Someone a Personalized Song for Valentine’s Day? Downwrite Has You Covered
Coming up with original and one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the people you love can be hard—but Downwrite is here to help. (via Downwrite) If you’ve...
Fill In Your Family Recipes In These 6 Customizable Books and Boxes From Etsy
If you love to whip up homemade meals and baked goods in your kitchen, we’re right there with you! Whether we’re cooking our grandma’s broccoli cheese...
Boston Dynamics robots let loose with afterwork beers in Super Bowl ad
Spot, the dancing robo-dog from Boston Dynamics, will make a Super Bowl appearance alongside with its robot friends. In a Super Bowl ad that will air...
Courant’s Wireless Chargers Are a Gorgeous and Elegant Solution to Ugly Phone Charging Cables
There’s no denying that long charging cables for phones are an eyesore. You don’t want them filling up space in the different rooms of your house, but they’re a...
Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Celebrate This Black History Month (and Beyond)
We love that these days, it’s getting easier and easier to find great Black-owned beauty brands to support. While it may have been difficult in the...
Marvel at this sculpture made of 100 vibrators
The iconic Magic Wand vibrator has inspired art for decades, from dangly earrings to a shout out on Sex and the City. Given that the toy...
LIGHTSPEED Presents: ‘Plausible Realities, Improbable Dreams’ by Isabel J. Kim
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Plausible Realities,...
