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‘The Odyssey’ Is So Big, It’s Made People Like ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Again
Ubisoft's biggest franchise found itself in the perfect position to capitalize on 'The Odyssey' and its ongoing success.
If You’re Struggling to Find a MacBook Air Right Now, This Is Probably Why
You'll never guess what's reportedly causing the shortage.
Minnesota’s Nudification Ban Is Now in Effect Despite xAI’s Efforts to Stop It
The creators of Grok didn't want this, but it happened anyway.
‘Wonder Man’ Showrunner Discusses Show’s Sudden Cancellation
Thankful for the fans and the show's success, Andrew Guest sheds a little bit of light on why 'Wonder Man' won't return.
Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day?’
Stay a while and share with us your thoughts of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' won't you?
No, ‘Alien: Romulus 2’ Didn’t Get Canceled
If you're waiting for the 'Romulus' sequel, stay in line, because it's apparently still on the docket.
You Don’t Want Smart Glasses That Record Everything You Say—Trust Me
I tested Xgimi's MemoMind One, and I don't think I ever want to venture down that path again.
SwitchBot Kata Friends AI Pet Review: Useless if You Don’t Pay Up
This $700 robotic buddy made my kid cry.
OpenAI Smuggled the Announcement of Astra, Its Next AI Model, Into a Blog Post About Math
Wanna hear about Connes's rigidity conjecture? No? Okay, what about a major new AI model?
Begun, the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ War Has
Hollywood ain't big enough for two 'Nightmare on Elm Street' revivals, and WB and Paramount are fighting over who can make it.
YouTuber Hank Green Is Facing a Fan Revolt Over His AI Use
He says his loved ones don't think his LLM use has been "healthy."
Time Is Running Out For ‘Barbie 2’ to Happen
This Barbie could get a sequel if Warner Bros. is willing to accept the terms of the talent's deals.
On Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call, He Said Apple May Charge for Siri
A price may come into play "when people use it a lot," he said.
‘Blade’ (2019-2026) Is Officially Dead, So Now What?
Pour some blood out for Marvel's daywalker as everything comes up suck for him this year in the most frustrating ways.
Google Briefly Turned Google Earth Into an AI Slop Factory
The company said it's "rolling back" the feature after just one day.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Rolls for ‘Star Wars’ and ‘World of Warcraft’
The popular TTRPG is doing its own version of 'Universes Beyond,' starting with two properties with some tabletop experience.
SpaceX Agrees to Remove Temporary Gas Turbines at Colossus Data Center By 2027
Elon Musk's AI company has about a year to remove the unpermitted turbines.
Does Spider-Man Make the Most of His Brand New Day?
A fresh start for Peter Parker gives 'Brand New Day' freedom to stand with the 'Home' trilogy while doing its own distinct thing.
In a Warming World, Air Conditioning Is a Necessary Evil. Or Is it?
Advancements in passive cooling technologies are showing promise, but technical, economic, and climatic barriers remain.
The Robot Revolution Gets Its Own Juicero
Finally, an expensive and elaborate way to do a notoriously cheap and simple thing.
Sam Raimi to Produce New Stephen King Adaptation From ‘Final Destination’ Directors
Raimi and King will team up for the first time on an adaptation of King's 1996 novel 'Desperation.'
A London Startup Is Selling Permanent Stick-On Tattoos—and It Wants to Do Mail Order
Concerned parents of the world, unite.
Authorities Investigating Mysterious Deaths of 15 Elephants at Kenyan National Park
The animals may have been poisoned from pesticides on nearby farms.
Flock Cameras Got the Wrong License Plate 71% of the Time in California City
Good thing we're passing along so much responsibility to these systems.
Hugging Face Doesn’t Want to Sue OpenAI. It Does Want $100 Million
"Everyone has to remember that this cyberattack is a crime."
DC’s ‘Booster Gold’ TV Series Is No Longer Happening [Updated]
Writer and prospective showrunner David Jenkins ('Our Flag Means Death') shared the news on social media.
PlayStation Discs Are the Least of Sony’s Problems Right Now
With RAM prices as high as they are, Sony wants to claim its consoles win on affordability.
Here’s Our First Look at Google’s AirTag Competitor
The 'Pixel Tag' could offer the same features as Apple's Bluetooth tracker, only on Google's Find Hub network and with a bean-shaped body.
Solar Storms Create a Risk for Mars Exploration Scientists Hadn’t Expected
Astronomers found evidence that solar storms and dust storms magnify heat synergistically on Mars, by as much as 90 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius).
Trump Claims Minnesota Is Behind Cyberattack on Its Own Water Systems, Not Iran
"Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota," said Trump.
Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: This Is the Only Gimbal Camera You Need
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is great at vlogging, but that's just scratching the surface.
Mahershala Ali Has ‘Moved On’ From ‘Blade’
In a new interview, Ali seems pretty certain that the 'Blade' reboot has been staked through the heart.
Samara Weaving Is Marvel’s New Emma Frost
The 'Ready or Not' star is becoming a mutant for the upcoming 'X-Men' movie.
Boeing Claims Its Beleaguered Starliner Spacecraft Is Pretty Much Good to Go
The company is working with NASA to agree on an upcoming launch date for a cargo mission.
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Hack Urgently Needs Federal Investigation, AI Safety Researchers Warn
The administration should act before a warning shot becomes a preventable disaster."
Netflix Is Facing a $105 Million Lawsuit Over a Missing Nicolas Cage Movie
The producer behind the movie alleges that a copy of the unreleased film was stolen from Netflix's offices.
92 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in August
Summer is still going full steam-and so are the new releases, so beat the heat with an escape to outer space, a fantasy land, or a supernatural world.
A Rare and Deadly Tick Virus With No Cure Has Taken Hold in New York
Stony Brook researchers have confirmed the first case of the Bourbon virus in the state.
Earth Is On Track to Break the All-Time Record for Category 5 Hurricanes This Year
Thanks, El Nino.
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in August 2026
We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and beyond.
Captain America Popcorn Bucket and Fantastic Four Cups Recalled
It's believed to be the first time a movie theater popcorn bucket has been recalled.
Graphics Cards Could Get Even More Expensive, and It’s Not Just Nvidia
At this point, PC gaming is becoming a pure luxury.
Another Big Brand Is Getting Into Clip-Style Earbuds
It's not Nothing, but it's close.
Let’s Talk About the Ending (and End Credits Scene) of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
We go full spoiler-talk about the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film, now in theaters.
Tom Holland Confirms ‘There’s a Whole Plan’ for Spider-Man Successor in the MCU
However, Anson Mount says company has "bigger fish to fry" than Blackagar Boltagon.
Broadband Cables Are Surprisingly Good at Detecting Earthquakes
Researchers tested a new technique that uses fiber optic cables to detect earthquakes. It's twice as precise as what the government currently uses.
The Great Lakes Are Hiding a Secret Underworld of Tardigrades and Rock-Eating Fungi
Scientists have discovered an almost entirely hidden world of living organisms hundreds of feet below Earth's surface.
61-Year-Old Japanese Man Arrested After Decade of Rocking Too Hard
You can hear his neighbors' collective sighs of relief echoing across the Pacific.
The ‘Boorman and the Devil’ Trailer Peeks Behind the Scenes of the Notorious ‘Exorcist’ Sequel
A new documentary investigates the making of one of Hollywood's biggest bombs: 1977's 'Exorcist II: The Heretic.'
Florida Saw 36 Leprosy Cases Last Year. The Source May Surprise You
The state has continued to report cases of the rare but potentially debilitating infection.
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