Guy Who Built Twitter's Retweet Button Admits Maybe That Was a Really Bad Idea

The man behind Twitter’s “Retweet” button—which is pretty much the foundation of the whole site—now thinks he screwed up big time, telling BuzzFeed News in an interview that he recalled thinking, “We might have just handed a 4-year-old a loaded weapon.”

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LG's 2019 TVs are ready to work with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

This year started with a slew of TV manufacturers showing off hardware ready to work with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit protocols, and now LG says its 2019 TVs are ready to support both features. That makes it, by its claim, the first global TV manuf…

Study finds changes in Cuban diplomats' brains, but no sign of attack

Scientists are still unsure of why a group of US diplomats in Cuba experienced mysterious neurological symptoms, but they’re still looking for answers. A new study published today in JAMA by the University of Pennsylvania reveals that brain changes w…

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift to be repaired for free according to memo

Nintendo says it is proud of the quality of its products but even the best products can have unforeseen flaws. The company may be too proud to admit that and gave a non-committal, non-answers PR response to the lawsuit filed against it for what is now named the “Joy-Con Drift”. That, however, only incensed Switch owners even more and now … Continue reading

Galaxy Note 10+ leak leaves nothing left to announce

Leaks in the mobile industry these days have gotten so bad that it’s almost pointless for companies to try and keep a lid on things, especially with legal threats. While confirmation can really only come from the official announcement, these details do hint at what consumers can expect and may even color their expectations. That’s definitely the case with the … Continue reading

The 6 Winners (and 5 Losers) of San Diego Comic-Con 2019

San Diego Comic-Con has once again come and gone, leaving us with a flurry of feelings and a lot of hotel restaurant bills for shrimp tacos. io9 was there to experience everything, giving you in-depth coverage on the ground and reporting on panels. There were plenty of highs, a few lows, and one thing that was so…

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Pizza Hut tests Amazon Locker-style 'cubbies' for carryout orders

It’s not always as quick as you might like to pick up a pizza on the way home, but Pizza Hut might have a solution: borrow a page from the online shopping world. Its Hollywood restaurant (6660 Sunset Boulevard) has started testing Amazon Locker-like…

LightSail 2 spacecraft successfully deploys solar sail

The LightSail 2 solar spacecraft has successfully deployed its solar sail, the team at the Planetary Society has announced. Plans to deploy the solar sail today were first revealed on July 19, during which time the team explained that a pass of the spacecraft within range of its Kauai Community College ground station would give flight controllers a final chance … Continue reading

House Democrats To Unveil Green New Deal Alternative By Year’s End

A committee set a goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which some say fails future generations.

Starbucks plans nationwide delivery in the US with Uber Eats

More Americans will be able to take advantage of on-demand Frappuccinos. Starbucks announced today that it’s expanding its partnership with Uber Eats, aiming for nationwide delivery by early 2020. Currently, only 11 cities offer the service; Boston,…