SAUSALITO – The extinction of the species Homo Sapiens on Earth and its replacement with a world inhabited by mindless monsters will be postponed for another year, thanks to one scientist’s restored confidence in people. Cornelius Drake, 49, chief executive officer… Read More ›
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Alien abduction might be the least of our woes
Review: Filter Trap A.L. Lorentz, 457 pages All of us have been abducted by aliens. I know that might sound scary, or weird, or both, but that’s just the beginning of the story I’m about to share with you. A.L…. Read More ›
Alien investigators: Earth is ‘ripe’ for invasion
SAN FRANCISCO – A group of astronomers, academics and engineers who defied their governments by working together secretly for years announced Tuesday they have conclusive evidence that an alien invasion of Earth is imminent and that drastic steps need to… Read More ›
Time traveler’s ‘boring’ message about future bums sci-fi fans
ESCONDIDO – A man claiming to be a visitor from the year 2084 addressed a crowd of curious bystanders on the footsteps of a local Buddhist retreat on Saturday to offer news about the state of the future, little of… Read More ›
Our computer overlords may not save us
Review: Epic Robot Fail Illustrated short story collection Jake Anderson, 69 pages Epic Robot Fail is a collection of four tales based in Los Angeles in 2084 at a time when artificial intelligence begins to supersede human intelligence. As a… Read More ›
X-Wing, TIE fighter drones compete for suburban air supremacy
BALBOA PARK – A gathering of teens with aspirations of playing out science fiction fantasies met Saturday, and with the help of drones, competed in a first-of-its-kind ‘space battle.’ The first annual Star Flight Tournament drew more than 50 participants… Read More ›
Witnesses say vigilante is superhero, not murderer
LOS ANGELES – Witnesses took the stand this week in the trial of a vigilante they regard as a superhero with extraordinary abilities but law enforcement officers regard as a murder suspect who allegedly bypassed the legal system to bring… Read More ›
Doc’s advice to NTS patients: Get a non-virtual life
MALIBU – A rehabilitation facility celebrating its grand opening and dedicated to helping people cope with a newly identified tech disorder is already at maximum occupancy, according to site administrators. “We currently have a six month waiting list, and while… Read More ›
Alleged murderer: Rift in space-time continuum makes victims ‘disappear’
SCOTTSDALE – Authorities are scrambling to determine whether a retired restaurateur with ties to organized crime is responsible for killing countless adversaries who have shown up on his doorstep, or if his alibi is true that a multi-dimensional portal located… Read More ›
Annoyed Internet users struggle to manage passwords
SAN FRANCISCO – Losing Web site passwords causes more aggravation than misplacing car keys according to one recent survey, while creating an easy, secure password management system continues to elude most Internet users, experts warned. “In our new digital lifestyles,… Read More ›