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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 “Let the Star Explode” by Shingai Njeri Kagunda. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast. Enjoy!The Secret to Taika Waititi’s SuccessLet the Star ExplodeBeforeThe last picture that Karu has of her father alive is on the day of her graduation. She has this big smile that by the placing of her dimples makes it obvious that she is his daughter. He stands next…

Last Updated: March 01, 2024, 08:50 ISTRoyal Enfield's Explorer V4 Riding Jacket Redefines Safety and Swagger for Riders. The Explorer V4 Riding Jacket is designed with riders in mind, whether you're cruising in the city or going on an adventure tour. Royal Enfield, a top player in mid-size motorcycle (250-750cc) segment, unveiled the Explorer V4 Riding Jacket today, just in time for the riding season.This jacket is all about innovation, safety, and style, meeting the high demands of riders.The Explorer V4 is a big step…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 28, 2024, 14:34 ISTSkoda Kushaq Explorer. (File photo)it is not confirmed yet whether the model will make it to the production stage or not. Even the company did not share any related details about the same.The Skoda has showcased the concept avatar of the hot-selling product Kushaq. The company has unveiled it under the nameplate ‘Explorer’. However, it is not confirmed yet whether the model will make it to the production stage or not. Even the company did not share any…

Skoda, a Czech car manufacturer and part of the Volkswagen Group, has established itself as a prominent player in the Indian automobile market, offering a range of vehicles like the Kodiaq, Kushaq and Slavia that cater to diverse consumer needs. One of Skoda’s most popular offerings in India is the Kushaq which is a mid-size SUV launched back in 2021. The car is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB A0 IN platform. The Kushaq is a perfect blend of stylish design, spacious interiors, and features. Recently,…

A small piece of obsidian, just over 5 centimeters long, likely found on a hard-scrabble piece of ranchland in the Texas panhandle. Credit: SMU It's a small piece of obsidian, just over 5 centimeters long, likely found on a hard-scrabble piece of ranchland in the Texas panhandle. But when SMU anthropologist Matthew Boulanger looks at it, he gets a mental image of Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado making his way…

The AUV is programmed in advance and then sent out on long journeys under the glaciers of Antarctica. Credit: Anna WåhlinThe unmanned underwater vehicle Ran has gone missing under a glacier in Antarctica. The vehicle, owned by the University of Gothenburg, is one of three similar in the whole world that is used for research and has contributed to important knowledge about the so-called Domesday Glacier.The seven-meter-long Ran disappeared this weekend during an expedition with the South Korean icebreaker RV/IB Araon. The…

Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over a safety issue that could see the windshield trim panels coming off and flying into the path of other drivers. Clips that hold the panels in place have reportedly been coming loose, and so Ford will fix the issue that it believes affects about 5% of the recalled Explorers. The recall covers 1,889,110 Ford Explorer SUVs from the 2011-through-2019 model years, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford said it’s aware…

It’s getting more and more difficult to know whether or not to believe what you see on the web and on social media, what with misinformation and faked content now churned out on a huge scale, but there are resources that can help you find the truth: Including a tool called Fact Check Explorer that’s maintained by Google.No Google AI Search, I Don’t Need to Learn About the “Benefits of Slavery” In Google’s words, the tool “gives journalists and fact checkers a deeper way to learn about an image or topic”, and it taps into…

Ford is gearing up to build the first electric Explorer models in Europe this summer. The first Ford Explorer EVs are now expected to reach customers in August. Ford also expects to begin production of its second EV in Europe by the end of 2024. After delaying the launch of its all-electric Explorer, Ford wants to begin production in June. That’s about eight months later than expected. Ford unveiled the electric version of its best-selling SUV in Europe last March. The electric SUV is the…

RedSands made some news earlier this year when it introduced an electrified Toyota Hilux camper truck, one of our favorite truck camping innovations of 2023. That rig wasn't to be the only innovative Hilux creation the RV rental company added to its fleet this year. Still in development, its all-new Wanderer will be launching off into the Outback and toward the Australian coastline in 2024. The rugged but cozy truck combines RedSands' traditional canopy/rooftop tent combo into a single camper, providing a seamless indoor…