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Lili Reinhart Can’t Find a Producer for her Lesbian Vampire Project
Plus, 'Crystal Lake' showrunner confirms the series reveals "certain explanations" about Jason Voorhees.
Can We Stop Talking About Killing Phones?
There's a point when the hype for 'the next big thing' needs to freaking take a second to calm the hell down.
Your Body Heat Could Power the Next Generation of Wearables
Thermoelectric generators probably won’t eliminate the charger for your Apple Watch, but for smaller, screenless wearables, the heat constantly escaping from your skin could fundamentally change how we power our devices.
Meta’s Unnerving Holograms Might Just Break Your Brain
A little deepfake as a treat.
‘The People v. Gorilla Grodd’ Adds Sara Gilbert to Cast
Gilbert will play an 'important journalist' in the upcoming series.
Sony Wants to Turn the Playstation Controller Into a Wireless Credit Card Reader
Physical media? No. Tappy tap microtransactions? Yeah, baby.
The Universe Is Full of Tiny Red Dots—and They’re One of Astronomy’s Biggest Discoveries in Decades
A new type of object found in the early universe has puzzled astronomers for years, but they may finally have some answers.
The Next ‘Saw’ Movie Has Found Its Director
Mike P. Nelson, who has the giant snake tale 'Beware Boiúna' hitting theaters soon, will take the wheel of the long-running horror franchise.
OpenAI May Announce New Security Model, GPT-6 Cyber, Within Days
Sam Altman and co. are scrambling to score a win for AI after a spate of autonomous cyber attacks originating from frontier labs.
Zuckerberg Is Feeling Himself, Rejects Calls for Cooperation on Safety
Meanwhile, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google race to create a mysterious safety coordination organization.
Google’s Project Suncatcher Is Sending AI Chips Into Space Next Week
The experiment is intended to advance Google’s plans to someday build AI data centers in space.
New Technique Bypasses 1,024-Bit RSA Without Factoring It
The technique still takes 1,380 CPU core-years, but that's down from the estimated 500,000 to 1 million CPU core-years it takes to factor a key.
The Final ‘Clayface’ Trailer Gets Ugly
DC's body horror origin story hits theaters in just under a month.
This Newly Discovered Sea Spider Is a Parasite With Its Own Parasites
The Salish Sea contains a rich diversity of sea spider life, recent research shows.
Don’t Believe His Lies
You think this is some cute game?
A24, Sony, or The New York Times May Soon Swallow Letterboxd
The cinephile social network is expected to sell at a valuation of $300 million, sources told the New York Times.
Tom Hiddleston ‘Never Expected’ He’d Still Be Playing Loki 15 Years After ‘Thor’
The actor returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play the character in December's 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
Scientists Say Antarctica’s Lost ‘Supermountains’ May Have Fueled an Explosion of Life on Earth
Millions of years ago, continental collisions created enormous mountains in what's now Antarctica. As they eroded, Earth's life thrived from their nutrient-rich deposits.
In the Race for the Dorkiest AR Glasses, Only One Seems Built for Today
Snap Specs and Xreal Aura promise similar experiences, but let's just say you're not wearing these where anybody can see you.
New Map Reveals Where This ‘Super’ El Niño Will Hit Hardest, and It’s Not Pretty
The strongest El Niño on record will shift weather patterns across the globe, but some places will be hit harder than others.
Your Fall 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming
From 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' to 'Steel Ball Run,' here's a not-so-shortlist of anime worth watching in the arena of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
AI Bubble Watch: Oracle Seeks Financial Shield From Massive Data Center Project
Can the public declare force majeure, too?
‘Illegal, Unlicensed Gambling Operation’: New York Sues Polymarket
The suit comes two months after New York sued Kalshi.
Elizabeth Holmes Is Set to Leave Prison Early
With a buzzy movie on the way and growing legion of MAHA fans, the Theranos founder could be making a comeback.
Claude Found a Mysterious CRISPR-Like System—but Anthropic Can’t Say What It’s Capable of
Anthropic said Claude AI has identified a previously unknown enzyme system that looks remarkably like CRISPR’s gene-editing Cas9. But looks can be deceiving.
The Future of ‘Doctor Who’ Is Still Uncertain, But Here’s a Great Way to Celebrate Its Past
'The Satan Pit Extended Cut,' starring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, is coming to theaters for 'Doctor Who' Day.
Five Indianapolis Cops Charged With Misusing Flock Cameras, Including One Case of Stalking
Four of the officers have been suspended and recommended for termination.
The Surface Mouse’s Haptics Are Truly Unique, but We Need Even More Rumble
The new smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are sticking with the rumbly trackpads and a bare few new features for a higher price tag.
Watch the New Trailer for the Explosive Documentary on Elon Musk
The tech oligarch has threatened legal action against the filmmakers.
Ancient Parisians Torched Their Own City to Stop Caesar. Archaeologists May Have Found the Scorch Marks
For over two millennia, the ancient settlement of Lutetia bore witness to the city that became Paris. But its precise location remained uncertain for centuries.
Hackers Hack the FBI’s Hacking Unit: Report
Compromised FBI personnel records identified members of the bureau’s Remote Operations Unit.
The ‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ Trailer Promises Top-Volume Terror
The latest installment of the found-footage horror anthology is music-themed, with entries by David Moreau ('Mads'), RZA, and more.
More Than 1 Million Americans Are Taking Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Without an Approved Reason. Is That Actually a Problem?
New research shows that off-label use of GLP-1s has surged in recent years.
‘Never After Dark’ Welcomes You to a House Only Ghosts Could Love [Exclusive]
io9 has an exclusive clip to share from Dave Boyle's spooky tale, hitting theaters starting September 25.
Starship Is About to Attempt Something It’s Never Done in 13 Flights
More than a decade of work has all led up to this moment, with Starship's fourteenth mission scheduled for this coming Monday.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Gets Lost in Time in Its Season 4 Finale
As 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' approaches its conclusion, we get a preview of what the future holds.
Signal Finally Lets You Skip the Phone Number, but Now Google Is Involved
A $2.99 Google Play billing fee leaves hardened, Play-free Android phones out for now.
This Super El Niño Could Cause 3,500 Extra Deaths in the US, Report Warns
A new report describes this year's El Niño as a "postcard from the future," delivering unusually warm temperatures that will become normal in just a few decades.
The Movie Event of the Year Gets Its First Trailer
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is still unsure what she did wrong.
Brad Bird Discusses the Long Road to His New Animated Film ‘Ray Gunn’
The director of 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille' and 'The Iron Giant' also revealed how close he was to making a 'Star Wars' movie.
Something Deep Inside Earth Keeps Messing With the Length of Our Days
One Earth day rarely adds up to exactly 24 hours. Scientists found one (of many) reasons why.
You Might Actually Be Able to Afford Peloton’s New Treadmill
Well, it's still not cheap. But cheaper!
We Finally Know Where Bats Came From—and Dracula Would Approve
The very first bats likely emerged 65 million years ago—and now we know where.
Hackers Defaced the FBI Jobs Site and Say They Have Agents’ Home Addresses
ShinyHunters calls it coercion, not extortion, and gave the bureau a week to retract a May warning about the group.
An Apple AI Pendant Never Made Any Sense
Apple already makes the two best wearables to upgrade with AI. It doesn't need a silly pendant.
‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ New Scenes Leak Online
Grainy phone footage of 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' is out in the wild, teasing how all roads will lead to 'Doomsday.'
Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ Looks Like a Sci-Fi Detective Delight
The long awaited animated film featuring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson is coming to Netflix in December.
Robert Eggers Has His Next Movie and It’s Not Something You’d Ever Guess
The history-obsessed filmmaker is turning to Shakespeare after 'Werwulf.'
His Machines Work Perfectly. They Just Don’t Do Anything
For nearly 50 years, kinetic sculptor Arthur Ganson has built machines that walk, wobble, dismantle themselves, and accomplish absolutely nothing—beautifully.
Artemis 2 Set Out to Prove Orion Could Handle Deep Space. Here’s How It Delivered
The Artemis 2 mission sent astronauts back to the Moon aboard a spacecraft that had never flown humans before.
Qualcomm’s iPhone Killer Chip Is a Performance Monster Built for Supersized Phones
Just how powerful a chip can you stick in a phone and not expect it to take up a ton of space?
Jessica Biel Is Developing a Vampire-Western at Paramount
Plus, Jessica Lange teases her mysterious fifth character on 'American Horror Story.'
Meta’s Muse AI Agents Sometimes Tagged in Human Contractors. One of Them Reportedly Got Racist
Meta tested routing some tasks through a "human concierge" who makes phone calls.
New Adtech From Microsoft Would Interrupt Your Game at ‘Promoted Content Trigger Events’
Fantastic news for everyone who loves ads in their video games.
Scott Bessent Could Soon Be Trump’s ‘AI Czar,’ Report Says
Or should we say "Super Intelligence Czar"?
Big Banks Say They’re Uneasy About People Shopping via AI Agents
Agentic commerce could increase the amount of scams, fraud and disputes, the banks warn in a new report.
OpenAI Releases New GPT-6 Sol and Luna Models, Sells Them as Mini-Astras
Cost-effectiveness is becoming the most important AI benchmark.
Trump’s Proposed Diesel Export Ban Could Backfire Enormously
"High diesel prices ARE KILLING FARMERS INCOME," wrote Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa.
George Lucas Was Indeed Planning to Do More ‘Star Wars’ Movies
The 'Star Wars' creator admitted that was the plan before moving onto the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
AI Contractors Shouldn’t Use AI to Evaluate AI Model, Says AI Company
That's one way for AI to put you out of work.
Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1s Developed This Problem Within a Year
Many kids who take these drugs aren't given dietary counseling, a recent study suggests.
Andreessen Horowitz Wants Teens to Skip College for Its New Academy Instead
The academy is Silicon Valley’s latest attempt to reinvent college.
Mahershala Ali Has Some Pointed Words for Marvel Over ‘Blade’ Not Happening
At this point, there's been more talk about why Kevin Feige and company fumbled 'Blade' than there ever was about the movie itself.
Apple’s Next Wearable Could Be Perfect for AI Haters
The company's Whoop competitor is being prototyped internally, right as what an Apple Watch does is starting to change.
Thing 2.0? This Creepy-Cute Robot Walks on Its Fingers
Researchers designed a robotic hand inspired by The Addams Family, and it does not disappoint.
Qualcomm Takes on the iPhone 18 Pro With Its Most ‘Extreme’ Chip Yet
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is not even the company's flagship anymore, and I want you to guess what makes it so ‘extreme.’
Kudos to Motorola for This Actually Refreshing Phone Design
The Motorola Signature 27 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Exteme Gen 6, and that pretty much guarantees it won’t be cheap.
Humanity Could Irreversibly Alter Earth After Breaching 7 of 9 Safe Limits, Scientists Warn
A planetary "health check" shows that many of Earth's critical systems have entered dangerous territory.
iPhone Handoff Will Get a Lot of Nerds to Carry Two iPhones
Why choose between an iPhone Duo and another iPhone when you can use one phone number on both and seamlessly switch between the two?
Ten Days After CEO Calls for a Slowdown, Anthropic Is Back With Another AI Model
The company says Claude Opus 5.5 scores well on alignment measures, but that “public policy” will eventually need to step in to protect the world from recursively self-improving AI.
The Creators of ‘Wicker’ Know It’s Peak Sexy Monster Season
Alexander Skarsgård's basket man caused a sensation when the trailer for the October release arrived over the summer.
China Probes DeepSeek, Moonshot AI Over Anthropic’s Claims They Route Requests to Claude
An olive branch before the Trump-Xi meeting?
Mark Hamill Is ‘Darkwing Duck’ in a New Disney+ Animated Series
Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, and Dan Stevens will also lend their voices to the new show.
Trump Says He’s Changing Artificial Intelligence to ‘Super Intelligence’ on Government Documents
Diesel prices hit another record high Tuesday.
The Ending of ‘Resident Evil’ Changed One Crucial, Diabolical Detail
Writer and director Zach Cregger explained that changing one small thing made the ending so much better.
This Skeleton May Prove That Imperial China Really Did Cut Off Noses as Punishment
Researchers say the woman received medical attention after the procedure but was eventually buried in shame.
Treasury Secretary Says OpenAI Managers Are to Blame for Hugging Face Breach, Not AI Agents
So should we start holding OpenAI accountable for it or are we waiting for something?
Minnesota Woman Picked Rabid Bat Off Sidewalk. Now Health Officials Are Desperate to Find Her
Health officials have posted flyers in downtown Minneapolis hoping to get in touch with the woman.
The Director of ‘Green Room’ Made a Halloween Haunted Attraction Movie
'Slayground' is the latest film from Jeremy Saulnier and it opens in October.
It Looks Like Warner Bros. Will Soon Belong to Paramount as States Back Down
Paramount gets what it wants and the states and consumers get crumbs.
Autonomous Plane Becomes the First to Fly Coast to Coast on Its Own
The aircraft flew a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) without needing control inputs from an onboard safety pilot.
The Crypt Keeper Rises From the Grave to Host AMC’s Annual ‘FearFest’
The pun-loving 'Tales From the Crypt' icon returns for the first time in 30 years to lend his cackle to Halloween programming on AMC and AMC+.
How to Get a Piece of Apple’s $250 Million iPhone Settlement
After the Siri AI debacle, you might be eligible for a little cash.
We’re Obsessed With This Incredible Photo From the Opening of the Lucas Museum
It's a who's who of Hollywood royalty that only the power of George Lucas could command.
This Is the ‘Street Fighter’ Video Fans Have Been Waiting For
A new clip shows how the filmmakers have adapted the game's signature moves for the big screen.
Traditional Safety Measures are ‘Unraveling’ as AI Advances, UN Panel Warns
How do we protect ourselves from systems that are increasingly difficult to predict?
Amazon Brings Down the Hammer on Meta’s Muse AI Agent
Amazon says the move stems from privacy and security concerns.
Scientists Extracted DNA From Medieval Parchment—and Found a Hidden Disease
The 3,500-year history of sheeppox was written into the books—quite literally.
‘Never After Dark’ Is an Eerie and Unique Ghost Story
Dave Boyle’s Japanese-language chiller hits theaters September 25.
Dengue Is Surging in Florida—and It’s Claimed Its First Life in Nearly 100 Years
Florida has recorded hundreds of dengue cases this year, many of which were locally acquired.
A Nor’easter in September? Here’s When and Where It Could Hit
Forecasters are eyeing a potentially strong nor'easter that could hit later this week.
Rockstar Games Does Not Want You to Mod ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
For better and/or worse, Rockstar is not Bethesda.
If You Find the iPhone 18 Pros Boring, You’re Gonna Love the 20th Anniversary iPhone
Forget the iPhone Duo; next year's iPhone Pros, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, might be way more interesting.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the First Googlebooks
They’re more expensive than a Chromebook, but they may be much, much more capable.
The New Googlebooks Are Chromebooks All Grown Up
Google is copying some of MacBooks' best features and otherwise shoving AI into everything, including the mouse cursor.
The Missing Piece to the Googlebook Puzzle Could—Hopefully—Make a Cheap Laptop
A sub-$1,000 Googlebook may be on the horizon if we can get a laptop with this chip.
M6 Mac mini Review: A Better Tiny Desktop, With or Without AI
The latest Mac mini offers unparalleled performance for its price. Just know the AI connoisseurs are waiting to gobble it up first.
Live Updates From Meta Connect 2026 🔴
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover everything Meta announces at its annual developer conference. We're once again expecting new smart glasses, upgrades to its AI models, and more.
Geologists Are Hunting for Camouflaged ‘Rock Glaciers’ Vital to Global Freshwater Supplies
A new study of found hidden glaciers equivalent to “roughly 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools,” and its secrets may help fight future droughts.
‘Lanterns’ Is Ready to Tackle Another, Even Bigger, Mystery
Episode six of the series, 'Bad Optics,' is now streaming on HBO Max.
The Winners of the 2026 Gizmodo Science Fair
It's time for our annual science awards, honoring the year's biggest discoveries, breakthroughs, and stories.
Mars’s Ancient Clay Holds the Same Organic Molecules That May Have Sparked Life on Earth
The team operating a remote chemistry lab onboard NASA’s Curiosity rover won a Gizmodo Science Fair award for discovering compelling chemical evidence that Mars could have once supported life.
DraftKings Built an AI Model to Target Profitable Losers, Report Claims
Those promotional incentives may not be the free lunch they look like.
A Massive, 2,000-Year-Old Iron Haul Could Rewrite What We Know About Ancient Trade
The team calls the discovery a “minor miracle.”
First Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force
Trump is forming a new "AI Force" and appointing an AI Czar to lead it.
Thank ‘Lanterns’ for That DC Cameo in ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’
Weird time when 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' manages to debut a popular DC hero well before the actual movies do.
New Report Reveals How and Why TV Shows Are Dying
Data company Luminate paints a picture of what can determine a TV show's renewal or cancellation these days.
Polymarket Bug Reportedly Let Identity Thieves Into Existing Accounts
The flaw apparently exposed accounts, and the cards and bank links attached to them.
‘Handful’ of Reported Layoffs at Apple Could Mean a More Robust Health App Coming Soon
You've probably never heard of the feature affected by these job cuts.
Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Resident Evil’?
Has Zach Cregger impressed you with his take on 'Resident Evil,' or did it leave you wanting to flee for the exits?
‘VisionQuest’ Had ‘No Need’ to Use GenAI, Says Showrunner
GenAI may not have been used to make 'VisionQuest,' but the show still found ways to reference it.
Aqara Multi-Sensor FP400 Review: Not Quite the mmWave of the Future
Aqara still makes the best mmWave presence sensors around, but the FP400 doesn’t improve much on its predecessors.
Pentagon Investigators Say Overreliance on Palantir AI Tech Contributed to U.S. Strike That Killed 123 Iranian Children
An unreleased Pentagon probe investigated the kill chain that hit a school in Minab.
Marvel’s Finally Got Miracleman in Its Comics—Now What?
'Avengers: Armageddon' gave the publisher a reason to bring in Miracleman, just in a way no one likely expected.
You’ll Never Guess What Trump Wants to Rename Now
The President wants to give his favorite technology a rebrand, but he needs your help.
Paramount Sets Dates for ‘Hearts Eyes’ and ‘Crawl’ Sequels
Paramount hopes to have a movie for everyone, and that includes making 'Crawl' and 'Heart Eyes' into franchises.
Newsom Executive Order Contains Eyebrow-Raising AI Kill Switch Proposal
Can a state just do that?
The ‘Helldivers’ Movie May Have Its Star in Alan Ritchson
'You do not mess with the Helldivers'--Alan Ritchson if he's actually in this movie, probably.
With Its 17 New Robotoilets, NYC is Experimenting With the Radical Idea of Actually Providing Public Bathrooms
Let our people go!
‘Lollipop Chainsaw’ Is Revving Up For a Movie
The cult classic hack-and-slash isn't just getting a sequel, it's coming to the big screen *and* getting an anime.
Suno’s Latest AI Model Got Some Label Support. But Not All of Them
Sony and Universal: Isn't there someone you forgot to ask?
The Doomsday Warnings AI CEOs Gave When They First Founded Their Companies
Predictions about an AI-triggered apocalypse have become a meme over the past two weeks. But tech CEOs have been making them for much longer.
How Close Are We to Superconductors That Are Actually Practical?
For decades, physicists have used superconductors to explore the weirdest aspects of reality. But they always need to be so cold?
AI-Generated ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Starts Rambling in Cantonese During Piers Morgan Interview
That press tour sure sounds like it's going well!
Google’s Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It’s Only Admitting That Now
Google said the incident proved its safeguards work, actually.
‘Almost Started a War’: US Military Nearly Boarded a Chinese Ship Based on Bad Intel From AI
One source told CNN that the "hallucination" was part of a trend in the U.S. military, not an isolated incident.
Could King Tut’s Tomb Be Hiding an Ancient Queen?
The deceased pharaoh may have hijacked the larger burial of one of ancient Egypt's most famous women: Nefertiti.
RIP to Cult Actor Gerrit Graham, Star of ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and ‘Child’s Play 2’
Graham also appeared on multiple 'Star Trek' shows and played the title character in 'CHUD II: Bud the CHUD.'
FBI Warns ICE Agents Not to Trust Any Woman Willing to Date Them
ICE officers on dating apps should be wary of tradwives, an FBI memo suggested, as well as any woman whose profile would "appeal" to them.
A Fossil Capybara Tooth Suggests the Atacama Desert Was Once Surprisingly Wet
The Atacama Desert in Chile is thought to be the oldest non-polar desert in the world.
SpaceX Is Retiring Crew Dragon, Forcing NASA to Bet Big on Boeing’s Troubled Starliner
What could possibly go wrong?
After Threatening Character.AI With Legal Action, Disney Puts Its CEO in Charge of Tech
The choice is a surprising one for a company that caters to children, to say the least.
While Issuing Warnings About AI-Made Bioweapons, Anthropic Quietly Set Up an AI-Run, Robot-Operated Biology Lab Here in the US
A new Reuters exposé uncovered Anthropic’s plan to have Claude guide robot lab assistants through bio experiments in a real-world wet lab.
‘Regicide’ Rips So Hard
The dark fantasy Image Comic series sees an old farmhand and a masked wanderer carve through eldritch horrors on a perilous march to assassinate the viceroy of Transylvania.
OpenAI Researcher Warns Air-Gapped Computers Can Talk Through Heat. Technically, He’s Right
There are real threats we can deal with before we lose any sleep over this one.
Josh Hawley Wants to Haul Flock CEO’s Ass in Front of the Senate Next Week
"Americans do not surrender their privacy rights when they drive to work, drop their kids off at school, or go to church," said Hawley.
Dyson’s Latest Robovac Is Ideal for People Who Don’t Care About Mop-Bots
The R1 Nurovi Dry is vacuum-only but has all the bells and whistles of premium mop-bots for a way lower price.
Brad Pitt Is Finally Getting to Make a Sequel to ‘World War Z’
The Oscar-winner and new director Edward Berger have signed on to make the zombie film.
These Deep Sea Denizens Use Giant Sea Spiders as Ubers
The shrimp-like crustaceans might use sea spiders to move more easily and to meet mates, researchers say.
Mr. Robot’s Ecoin Comes to Life Via Wall Street’s New Blockchain
Circle’s new Arc blockchain puts its USDC stablecoin at the center of a permissioned network secured by BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and other Wall Street fixtures.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Recently Debuted on Streaming—How Did It Do?
The latest 'Star Wars' movie was the second most streamed movie on any service during its first week.
Napster Is Now Making AI-Powered ‘Digital Twins’ of Teachers
The notorious music-sharing company has moved on and is now in the education business.
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Stars on the Surprising Dynamic Between Their Characters
Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer co-star in Prime Video's sci-fi series.
Astronomers Just Found the Youngest Planet Ever Seen. It Shouldn’t Be So Huge
Elias 2-24 b challenges even our best models of planet formation.
Three Hackers Used Claude to Break Into OpenAI In Less Than 72 Hours
Things could've gone a whole lot worse if they'd actually meant the company harm.
The Monsters of Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil,’ Ranked
There's no end credit scenes, so the monsters themselves are the biggest spoilers in the film.
Snap’s Do or Die Moment in AR Has Arrived
After a decade in the game, Snap's hardware ambitions are coming to a head.
Martin Scorsese to Produce Eva Green’s Haunted Chair and Toilet Movie
Plus, set photos from 'Alien: Earth' reveal the return of an iconic 'Aliens' vehicle.
Govee’s New Table Lamp Spews Color All Over Your Wall
The Govee Wallwasher Smart Table Lamp is like a much cheaper version of the Hue Play Wall Washer.
Scientists Say Lead in Ink Could Finally Crack Herculaneum’s Burnt Scrolls—So They Baked a Fake One as a Test
The Herculaneum scrolls were discovered in the 1700s. It's taken centuries for researchers to read one of them in its entirety.
Are Truckers Really Going on Strike Oct. 1?
There's a lot of chatter online, but is it just talk?
‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ Is the Strangest Apology I’ve Ever Seen
A short film working as decades-later fan service turned unintentional memorial is about as disjointed as that sounds.
Screenless Wearables Forecast a Minimalist Health-Tracking Future
Popular alternatives to the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Pixel Watch are a sign of wearables reaching a new level of maturity and acceptance.
This DIY Creator Is Building a Compass That Only Points to Taco Bell
Custom hardware maker Tru Narla is transforming a hobby invented by cyberpunks cosplaying dystopia into an artistic vision for how humanity can live in blissed-out harmony with the technology it creates.
James Gunn Is Trying to Temper Your ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Expectations
The head of DC is warning fans not to expect 'secret characters' in his summer 2027 film.
Sam Raimi to Produce Roblox Adaptation ’99 Nights in the Forest’
It's set deep in the haunted woods, so that's on-brand at least?
Pessimism Reigns Over AI and Jobs, Pew Poll Finds
Across a 37-country median, 46% of people predict AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates. Just nine percent said AI will fuel job creation.
OpenAI Reportedly Trying to Solve Hodge Conjecture Amid Feud With Math Community
According to The Information, OpenAI's primary concern is not solving the Hodge Conjecture but announcing they did so without further infuriating mathematicians.
Pangram Can Now Check Your Gmail for AI Slop
The popular AI-detection tool has a new Gmail integration that flags emails it detects were written by AI.
Elon Musk Reportedly Seeking Customer Data From Dead Startups to Train AI
All the data from X wasn't enough to quench Grok's thirst for AGI.
3-Year-Old Boy’s Cancer Disappears After He Gets Experimental Immunotherapy
Scientists are developing new forms of CAR T cell therapy that may finally be able to treat solid tumors.
Viral Horny Pumpkin Song Not That Horny, Insists Horny Guy Who Wrote It
Jack-off-latern.
‘House’ Is a Timelessly Whimsical Horror Fever Dream
Nobuhiko Obayashi's avant-garde 1977 film about high schoolers having a bad time in a monster house is perfect for folks who love horror comedies with wildly creative special effects.
North Korea’s Underground Nuclear Tests Are Reactivating Dormant Earthquake Fault Lines
Scientists recorded 1,399 local quakes since North Korea began its underground nuclear tests—a spike unlike anything the region has seen since seismic activity was first catalogued there.
Cyberattack Takes Down Organization That’s Literally Just Trying to Track Meteors
Leave the astronomers alone.
Demystifying the iPhone 18 Pro’s Variable Aperture
What it do? And why?
‘Street Fighter’ Has Maybe the Dumbest/Best Popcorn Bucket Ever
Just when you thought the popcorn bucket train couldn't go any further, 'Street Fighter' takes it to another level. Literally.
NASA’s New $4 Billion Space Telescope Just Saw Starlight for the First Time. Here’s What It Saw
Roman joins Hubble and Webb as humanity’s eyes in space.
‘Doctor Who’ Is Officially Up for Grabs
As promised, the BBC has launched its competitive tender process to determine the show's future.
Mastercard Is Giving AI Agents Virtual Cards to Handle Your Shopping
Through a new venture, agentic commerce goes a step further while safety questions plague the industry.
Universal Reportedly Looking to Shelve the Elon Musk Documentary
Failure to launch.
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Movie Rose From Surprising Inspiration
The 'Barbie' director revealed that 'The Magician's Nephew,' out in 2027, was born out of British rock music.
Palantir CEO Says AI Apocalypse Hype Is Mostly About Dodging Liability
"I'm a high level practitioner of tai chi," Alex Karp told CNBC on Thursday.
Something Crashed Into the Moon in 2024, Leaving a Curiously Cold, ‘Once in a Century’ Crater
Scientists working with NASA to study the largest new crater ever found on the Moon say that it has created an over-4-mile-long “cold spot.”
‘Rings of Power’ Season 3 Script Proves the One Ring Is Actually, Finally, Arriving
Prime Video's 'Lord of the Rings' series showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay and star Charlie Vickers reveal Sauron's first scene in the new season.
Nuclear Experts Offer China and US Solutions for AI Risks
Ahead of a scheduled meeting between presidents Trump and Xi, a report offers some solutions for how the U.S. and China can avoid AI-triggered armageddon.
This Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Break a Record That Has Stood for 175 Years
Not a single hurricane has formed in the Atlantic basin yet this year.
‘Interview With the Vampire’ Director Neil Jordan Looks Back at His Horror Classic
Anne Rice adapted her ‘Vampire Chronicles’ novel for the 1994 film starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst.
We’ve Been Giving the Parthenon’s Architects Credit for a Trick They Might Not Have Even Used
The Greeks probably were very intelligent, innovative architects—but we're also probably overestimating the extent of their scientific awareness.
Tim Apple Rides Again
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook's relationships with Trump and Xi still have some utility.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Is Back to Its Old Tricks
Season four, episode nine, “Once La’An a Time,” is another genre episode.
Everybody Wants to Make Their Own Mac mini Now, and It’s Obvious Why
The era of the tiny AI boxes is setting off a different kind of PC arms race.
The ‘Lanterns’ Mid-Season Trailer Shines a Light on Its 2026 Murder Mystery
The final three episodes of the DC Studios 'Green Lantern' HBO Max show sees John Stewart seek council from Sinestro and Guy Gardner.
Scientists Discover First New Cat Species in Over a Century—and It’s Love at First Sight
The tiny cats only measure between one and two feet long and weigh between four and six pounds.
Alienware’s AW3926QW Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Review: Size Really Does Matter
Alienware's expensive AW3926QW is even more of a massage for the eyeballs than its previous 32-inch QD-OLED.
Satellites Reveal America’s Top 15 Methane Super-Emitters
A new report ranks the highest emitting methane sources from three major oil and gas basins in the U.S.
Bose Is Back in the Open Wireless Earbuds Game
The Sport Open are Bose's first pair of fitness-focused open earbuds.
Netflix’s Latest Animated Film Flips ‘Cinderella’ on Its Head
Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu star in 'Steps,' a new spin on the classic story from the stepsister's point of view.
‘Clayface’ Gets an ‘R’ for ‘Gore’ and ‘Brief Nudity’
Plus, don't expect Matthew Lillard to return for 'Scream 8.'
SpaceXAI Dropped Its Antitrust Suit Against Apple. The Judge Demands to Know Why
OpenAI is apparently still a defendant.
OpenAI Says This Is When and How It Will Announce New Model Misbehavior
Spooky AI misbehavior stories will now arrive in a more systematized way.
Do Snap’s Beefy AR Glasses Actually Bend Your Ears?
A case study.
‘Be Transparent Only If Asked’: OpenAI Models Acted Out in Six Newly Disclosed Ways
The stories were published as part of OpenAI's new effort to disclose more such incidents.
Snap’s AR Glasses Let You Take Snapchat Pics by Snapping Your Fingers
And a cellular charging case so you don't have to rely on Wi-Fi.
Snap Specs Hands-On: Dorky, Fun, and Potentially Too Ambitious
AR glasses are as exciting as ever, but even the best pair out there might have a few kinks to iron out.
Microsoft AI Chief Says the Way Anthropic Trains Claude Could Upend Society
Anthropic believes Claude can be conscious and it teaches the model to believe that too, Mustafa Suleyman argues.
Trump Flips Out on Truth Social as Fed Hikes Interest Rates
Trump says the U.S. should stop trading with most other countries in the world.
The South Can’t Shake This Record-Breaking Heat. Here’s Why
The strongest heat dome on the planet is currently smothering the southern United States.
We Can Practically Hear Sigourney Weaver Screaming at Us
Hot Toys is contiuing its 40th anniversary celebration of 'Aliens' with the iconic Power Loader.
NHTSA Orders Tesla to Prove Its Cybercab Meets Federal Safety Standards
The EV company has just a few weeks to respond or could face up to $139 million in penalties.
This Lake Was the Last of Its Kind in Canada. And It Just Vanished
The breakup of Canada's last intact ice shelf caused the freshwater lake to drain away in just a few months.
Pretty Soon, the Only Thing Between You and the Next E. Coli Outbreak Will Be Palantir
Maybe stick to Qdoba.
71% of Americans Say They’re Completely Exhausted
A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.
‘Hope’ Director, Star Weigh In on Sequel Plans
io9 spoke with director Na Hong‑jin and 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon about the sci-fi film's wild ending—and whether 'Hope' was intended to launch a franchise.
It’s a Long Shot, but Here’s How the Steam Frame Could Save VR
As shipments for VR headsets dry up, there’s one thing that the Steam Frame has that nobody else does.
Archaeologists Just Opened a Pre-Incan Tomb Sealed for 600 Years. Here’s What They Found
The mausoleum miraculously evaded colonial and contemporary looters—but not the careful eye of experts working at the historical site.
It’s Chris Evans Versus the Volcano in the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Sacrifice’
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a cult leader who takes drastic steps to save the world in Romain Gavras' dark comedy.
AI Slowdown Calls From CEOs Apparently Comes as Surprise to Employees
Might want to tell the people doing the work!
Check Your Ice Cream for Small Stones and Other Hard Objects
I scream, you scream, we all scream because our food is filled with rocks.
Some of the First ‘Wildwood’ Collectibles Are Here [Exclusive]
io9 has your first look at the Thrilljoy PIX versions of characters from Laika's new film, out October 23.
Meta’s Next Pair of Smart Glasses May Drastically Tone Down the Creep Factor
A new generation of 'Luna' smart glasses could be a different take on Meta's existing lineup.
Don’t Give AI Companies What They Want, U.S. Treasury Secretary Tells Lawmakers
“The best way to guarantee safety is that the creators are liable for what they build and generate.”
These ‘Crunchy’ Seabirds Are Crunchier Than Ever Before—for a Very Grim Reason
Bird parents think plastic waste is food, and they feed it to their young.
Apple Explains How Its New iPhone 18 Photo Verification Actually Works
The company shared new details about how Apple Reference Image is designed to prove a photo is real.
The New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Trailer Asks, ‘What’s Haymitch’s Story?’
The 'Hunger Games' prequel, starring Joseph Zada, Ralph Fiennes, and Glenn Close, hits theaters this November.
‘Spider-Man’ Beats ‘Star Wars’ to Become Highest Grossing Movie in U.S. History
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' just beat 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' for the top spot.
The Crypto Industry Wasn’t Able to Buy Congress After All
The crypto industry’s top legislative priority fell short of the 60 votes needed to even reach the Senate floor.
El Niño Is Just a Fraction of a Degree Away From Becoming the Strongest on Record
Sea surface temperatures in a key region of the tropical Pacific are on the cusp of history.
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Isn’t Just Surprising, It’s Surprisingly Good
Austin Abrams stars in the latest venture into the Sony horror franchise, in theaters September 18.
Scientists Grew More Human Brain Tissue in a Mouse Than Ever Before—and People Have Questions
The human brain organoids were able to form functional neural networks.
We Were Wildly Off About Pre-European Indigenous Populations in Australia
This also implies that we've been wildly undermining the true scale of the crushing impact colonization had on Indigenous populations.
The European Union Sets Limits on Teen Social Media Use. Video Games and AI Chatbots Might Be Next
The ban will prohibit under-13 social media use, with a limited access phase-in for under-15s.
Noted Brain Genius Tyler Winklevoss Thinks Isaac Asimov Already Solved the AI Apocalypse
If only it were that simple.
The Boox Palma 3 Upgrades to Aluminum and Android 16
Same specs, new body.
A Woman Ruled Ancient Egypt as King 5,000 Years Ago, Research Claims
A blurry old photo is reviving a decades-old debate over Egypt's First Dynasty.
Sony’s New PlayStation Pulse Headset (Hopefully) Won’t Be as Uncomfortable as the Last One
PlayStation is finally bringing ANC to the PS5. Just ignore the fact that Sony Inzone headsets already exist.
10 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix
The streamer’s ever-changing library is about to bid farewell to these favorites.
‘P(doom)’ Is Just Vibes Masquerading as Science
Take the statistical AI doomsday warnings and divide them by a grain of salt.
Laika’s Final ‘Wildwood’ Trailer Is Filled With Pure Adventure
Travis Knight directs the star-studded stop-motion film coming to theaters on October 23.
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple Is Just Flexing Hard Now
With longer battery life, improved performance, and even better cameras, Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max just steamroll its premium Android competitors.
‘Crystal Lake’ Showrunner Denies Jason Voorhees’ Rumored Ties to CIA
Plus, Andrew Dice Clay joins 'Lizard Music.'
Immerse Yourself in Dystopia With These ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Costumes and Props
With 'Blade Runner 2099' arriving later this year, get in the neo-noir mood with this auction of memorabilia from Denis Villeneuve's 2017 feature.
Bitcoin’s Network Hashrate Is 50% Below Trend as Miners Shift to AI
A new CoinShares report says Bitcoin’s network hashrate is about 50% below its growth trend after experiencing the first six-month decline since China’s 2021 mining ban.
Polar Ice Sheets Have Lost 11 Trillion Tons of Ice—and ‘Speeding’ Glaciers Are Driving the Loss
New research suggests that Antarctica and Greenland have lost more than 11 trillion tons of ice since the 1970s, and the main driver isn't surface melting.
The World Would Be Psychedelic as Hell If the Speed of Light Was Way Slower
Replicator, give me tea, psilocybin mushroom, hot.
British Sitcom Episode Is Fully AI-Generated, Sucks
It's a lesson in why you should not AI-generate your unsold TV pilot.
Rumored Round of Funding Could Make OpenAI More Valuable Than Anthropic Again. Perhaps Briefly
The OpenAI-Anthropic valuation horserace continues.
New Humanoid Worker Bot Seems to Cower When It Encounters Humans
Finally, flesh and blood get some damn respect.
Meta Is Hoping You’ll Pay for More AI Features on Instagram
The tech giant is launching a paid subscription for more AI usage on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
That Photo of Donald Trump Kissing Natalie Harp Has One Big Problem
Did Trump actually make out with his "human printer"?
Paul Verhoeven Reminds Us of the True Intent Behind ‘Starship Troopers’
After President Trump unveiled Space Force uniforms inspired by the film, the director chimed in.
You Won’t Believe What People Dropped Into Yellowstone’s Hydrothermal Vents This Year
“Among all that debris have been a lot of interesting items, some wacky, some yucky, and others... puzzling?”
This Bouncy Castle Spread a Dangerous Superbug to 47 Kids in a Single Afternoon
It's the largest outbreak of community-acquired MRSA ever reported in Ireland.
Kalshi’s AI Compute Price Tracker Reportedly Pulled Over National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department reportedly pushed Kalshi to take down its AI compute price tracker over National security concerns.
Worried About AI Ending Humanity, Anthropic Is Hiring Someone to Help Dictate Terms of the End of Humanity
What if you just didn't allow AI to be used with conventional weapons?
How Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Could Tie Into ‘The Dark Tower’
The filmmaker has long hoped to bring his own version of Stephen King's neo-Western horror fantasy to the screen.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Join Forces for Safety as Antitrust Concerns Mount
AI companies worries over antitrust are making many people deeply suspicious of ulterior motives.
The US Put Weapons in Space. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
The Air Force's unusually candid statement may have been a way to send a message to potential adversaries.
Apple Home’s AI Security Camera Features Are Opt-In, if You Can Afford Them
New descriptive AI video summaries and natural language search are available for security cameras but could cost up to $60 per month.
‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Is Now Likely to Be the Show’s End
HBO CEO Casey Bloys believes the upcoming Abby-centric season will bring the story to a close.
AirPods 5 Review: A Ridiculously Great Value for ANC Wireless Earbuds
The $129 AirPods 5 are solid, but the $149 version with the Wireless Charging Case and extras like longer battery life are an even better deal.
‘Marvel Rivals’ Is Now Coming to You in Concert Form
The team shooter from Marvel and NetEase Games is getting a stage show in London and Los Angeles.
Kids of 2026 Make Futuristic Predictions That Are Very Similar to the Kids of 50 Years Ago
"Higher-class citizens will start owning robot butlers."
Over 70% of New Solar Power Is Going Up in States That Voted for Trump
Trump-supporting states are driving the solar boom even as Republican policies complicate its future.
We Finally Have Some Concrete ‘Pluribus’ Season 2 Updates
Creator and Emmy-winner Vince Gilligan set the record straight on his hit Apple TV show.
‘Runaway Industrialization’ Could Make Earth Inhospitable, OpenAI Researcher Warns
More frontier researchers are coming out of the woodwork to raise alarms.
The New ‘Other Mommy’ Trailer Turns a Ball Pit Into an Ocean of Horror
Bubble baths are also marked unsafe in Rob Savage's new chiller starring Jessica Chastain.
Barack Obama: ‘I’m Not a Doomer’
The former president joins other liberal politicians in taking the middle ground while still calling for more regulation of AI development.
Scientists Found Chocolate’s Biggest Climate Problem—and It Isn’t Heat or Drought
A new study could help farmers adapt to an underappreciated threat to cocoa harvests.
It Was Katie Dippold’s Turn as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Took Home Historic 14 Emmys
'Pluribus' star Rhea Seehorn also won the Lead Actress in a Drama trophy.
TP-Link’s New 4K Video Doorbell Sounds Like an All-Seeing, Subscription-Free Dream
The local-first Tapo Doorbell Pro D260 has built-in object detection and microSD card support.
The Biggest Map of Roman Roads Ever Made Still Isn’t Big Enough
After developing the biggest-ever map of Roman roads, a team of archaeologists has found that some of our most basic assumptions about them may be way off.
Peter Thiel to Celebrate Rumble’s Unholy Alliance With Anthropic by Bringing His Antichrist Lectures to Nashville
Maybe this is how the end starts.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 Looks Like an Actual Camera, Not a Baby Monitor
The little instant camera now has a viewfinder. Innovation!
Musk Wants a Self-Growing Moon City in 10 Years. Here’s When the Water Runs Out
A new study casts doubt on humanity's ability to live and work on the lunar surface.
Netflix Cuts Ties With Skydance Animation
Plus, Harry Manfredini has written a theme song for 'Crystal Lake.'
‘Evangelion’ Has Been Deemed Worthy of the Criterion Channel, but Don’t Forget Its Mecha Anime Predecessors
'Evangelion' is a masterpiece, but it owes a lot to 'Mobile Suit Gundam.'
AI CEOs Predictably Suck Up to Trump Amid ‘AI Pause’ Debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman requested a private meeting with Trump last week, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dialed up him on stage at an event.
EPA to Power Plants: Flood the Air With As Much Coal and Oil Smog As You Like
Donald Trump's EPA not only abandoned greenhouse gas limits on the power sector, but is practically begging for a court ruling that it never can again.
Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin Innovation? Chargebacks
Crypto enthusiasts who once promised that permissionless payments would shatter the tyranny of traditional finance are now trying build third-party trust.
Scientists Warn This Year’s El Niño Could Create Brand New Extreme Weather Patterns
Synergy between global warming and a type of El Niño not seen since the late 1990s could create unprecedented weather that scientists don’t have enough climate data to model.
Essential ‘American Horror Story’ Episodes to Watch Ahead of ’13,′ According to ‘AHS’
The FX series has also announced a pop-up immersive experience for fans in Los Angeles.
A Reminder From Lina Khan: We Don’t Need New Laws to Prosecute CEOs at AI Companies
A 1934 Supreme Court decision, for example, outlawed the “race to the bottom” dynamic that’s been sparking so much fear among AI circles today.
Politicians to Humanity: Drop Dead
AI executives are calling for slowing the pace of AI development. The people making the calls say not yet.
Mahershala Ali Is Grateful for One Aspect of Canceled ‘Blade’ Movie
Marvel paid for over a year of intense physical training for Ali's role as the Daywalker, which came in handy on another film.
Scientists Thought Ancient Water Carved Martian Gullies. New Analysis Says Otherwise
Turns out Mars' mysterious gullies likely aren't evidence of water, after all.
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI Decides It’s No Longer Worried About Apple’s iPhone Monopoly
The company moved to drop its antitrust claims against Apple while continuing its lawsuit against OpenAI.
A Boy Spent 8 Hours a Day With a Laptop on His Body. He Ended Up With ‘Toasted Skin’
The boy's bruise-like rash on his abdomen was initially suspected as a liver injury.
Mark Zuckerberg Profile Bravely Positions Him Exactly as He’d Like to be Seen
If Zuckerberg is Augustus, Colossus is Virgil.
‘Strange New Worlds’ Star Paul Wesley Still Can’t Quite Believe He’s Playing Captain Kirk
The 'Star Trek' cast member has forged a friendship with the 95-year-old William Shatner.
The Himalayas Are Melting Faster Than Ever. Scientists Worry Nepal’s Floods Are Just the Beginning
A private group working with the Indian government is concerned that the Himalayan water cycle supplying south Asia’s rivers will dry up, but not before delivering apocalyptic flash floods.
iOS 27 and Siri AI Are Officially Available to Download
The true Apple Intelligence invasion is here with iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more.
Massive Footprints Found in North Dakota Reveal How T. Rex Walked
The adult dinosaur had a 13-foot stride, and moved about as fast as a human walking at a brisk pace.
You Really Should Book Your Holiday Flights Right Now
The average domestic flight now costs $390, up from $290 a year ago.
Netflix Is Making a ‘Sonic’ Series for Little Kids
The streamer is also expanding its Sega portfolio with movies based on 'Crazy Taxi' and 'Stranger Than Heaven.'
Steam Frame Review: Valve Shows Us VR Was Always Meant to Be a Toy
The Steam Frame VR headset doesn’t do anything but play games, but there are so many more reasons to care.
Valve’s Steam Frame VR Headset Is Just as Expensive as the Steam Machine
The Steam Frame VR headset is all about gaming, and that means RAMageddon has taken the screws to its price tag.
Pennsylvania Officials Report Yet Another Death Linked to Measles as Outbreak Grows
It's the third measles-associated death in the state this year, though the CDC has yet to officially acknowledge any so far.
Trump Decides Now Would Be a Great Time to Support Flock Cameras
With the midterms approaching, Trump is backing automated license plate readers, data centers, and efforts to keep AI development moving at full speed.
‘Goody Goody’ Serves Up a Wicked Slice of Pregnancy Horror
‘The Love Witch’ star Samantha Robinson plays a mother-to-be whose home birth goes diabolically awry.
Wildfires May Have Inspired the Invention of Pottery, Scientist Says
The “natural kiln hypothesis” argues that intense wildfires taught prehistoric humans that fire hardened clay—and that this could be useful for making new tools.
Bernie Sanders to Join Forces With Steve Bannon at ‘Pro-Human’ Conference
Strange times make for strange bedfellows.
Meta Faces a Class Action Lawsuit Over Planned Smart Glasses Facial Recognition
Plaintiffs in Illinois and California aren't happy with Meta dabbling in facial recognition on smart glasses.
‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Star & Writer Talk Making the New Wolverine
Actor Liam McIntyre and narrative director Walt Williams open up on making the story of Insomniac's latest superhero game.
‘Practical Magic 2’ Dazzles Up a Bit Of an Audience
Theatergoers aren't fully sick of nostalgia revivals yet, even if 'Practical Magic 2' won't be a life-changer for anyone.
Dangerously Hot Days Are Now Bleeding Into Spring and Fall
A new study finds that extreme heat has started spreading to spring and fall seasons.
The Court of Owls Come to Roost in ‘The Batman, Part II’
Plus, could Courteney Cox direct 'Scream 8?'
The New ‘Lanterns’ Had an Action-Packed, Season Finale Feel
The fifth episode of the season, 'Lights Out,' is now streaming on HBO Max.
Sentient AI’s Bigfoot Era Could Arrive at Any Moment
Sentient AI is a cryptid for now. That doesn't mean belief in it won't go mainstream.
Maybe the ‘Genius Grove’ Wasn’t the Best Idea. Dedicated Apple Genius Bar Reportedly Coming Back
Apple stores are expected to change soon.
Altman Says OpenAI Won’t IPO This Year
The OpenAI CEO said it's because he'd rather deal with AI safety concerns as a private company.
Apple May Pivot the Beats Brand Into a Way of Marketing Less Polished Products, Starting With Gamer Gear
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that the "culture and lifestyle around gaming controllers" makes sense for Beats.
Gary Oldman’s Sorry You Thought He Knew the Next James Bond
Some actors know when their friends are about to get a big break, but that's not the case with Oldman and James Bond.
Universal Studios Japan Celebrates Halloween With First R-Rated Attraction
2026 is an anniversary-heavy time for Universal Studios Japan, and it's getting festive with some scary additions to Halloween Horror Nights.
Three Batman Movies Return to Theaters Next Week
Some old faves are coming back to the big screen to celebrate Batman Day.
The New ‘Crystal Lake’ Trailer Promises Plenty of Summer Camp Death and Miasma
Linda Cardellini stars in the 'Friday the 13th' prequel series coming to Peacock on October 15.
Sebastian Stan Talks Joining ‘The Batman Part II’ and DC
For Stan, joining 'The Batman Part II' is a case of luck, full circle, and an enthusiasm to try something new.
The Internet Is Convinced That Tom Cruise’s Latest Movie is Secretly a Musical
Spoiler alert: It's not.
In the Wild West of AI, Everybody Is Accusing Everybody Else of Theft
What does that word even mean in an industry built upon the nonconsensual use of data scraped from the internet?
Maingear Zero (2026) Review: PC Gaming Bliss With a Price Tag to Make You Cry
Maingear's latest Zero desktop both looks better and is easier to use than most pre-configured PCs.
Judges Rule Trump Can’t Just Make Up An Emergency to Keep Coal Plant Open
The Department of Energy's emergency order forcing J.H. Campbell Power Plant to stay open has no basis in reality, an appeals court ruled.
LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In)
LG denies its TVs constantly record owners' conversations for advertising data.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Calls for Pause in AI Development, Sort Of
Amodei called for AI firms to allow third-party evaluators and collaborate with government on safety standards.
A ‘Diablo’ Series Is Dungeon Crawling to Netflix
Blizzard's dark-fantasy series is going animated as Netflix keeps snatching up game IPs to adapt.
‘Spider-Noir’ Showrunner Discusses Show’s End, Season 2 Ideas
Sure, things might've ended in a bow for 'Spider-Noir,' but it would've been cool to see Ben Reilly take on another case or two.
The ‘V/H/S: SCP’ Movie Doesn’t Involve the Actual SCP Foundation
A24 thought 'V/H/S: SCP' could tap into another internet community, but that same community isn't happy about the studio's plans.