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President Joe Biden is considering a request that the U.S. stop its legal proceedings against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, who's currently fighting extradition to the U.S. where he faces 18 federal charges related to his publication of secret military documents.

As advances in robotics and artificial intelligence continue, efforts to make robots less creepy and unsettling and more friendly and human-like are a coveted niche of development. Now, federally funded researchers claim to have created a robot that can mimic the facial expressions of the person that it is talking to.

The trailers for Civil War, the latest film by Alex Garland, give the audience a very specific expectation of what they're going to see. It looks like a film about a United States that is so divided politically, certain states have seceded and the country is at war. A scenario that's, clearly, a fictionalized...Read more...

Those who have long been upset about their opaque data bills might finally get a glimpse of what they're really paying for. Starting Wednesday, the Federal Communication Commission's nutrition labels" we've been promised for years are now fully enforced. Every ISP with 100,000 or more customers must document...Read more...

T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system located 3,000 light-years from Earth, is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. And if the recurring nova follows its usual pattern, we can expect to see a new, albeit temporary, star appearing in our night sky any day now.

Shgun is perhaps about as far away from science fiction as you can get. The incredible FX series is about examining the political power plays of 17th century Japan, and the cross of cultures as other nations begin finding their way to the East. But given Star Wars' own long relationship with Japanese media and...Read more...

The instant Bong Joon-ho's Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture, everyone wondered What's next?" The answer, it turns out, is a sci-fi adaptation about clones and death that's coming out in 2025. We've seen the first trailer and it's absolutely mental.Read more...

Researchers out of the University of California San Diego say that building more, smaller 5G towers could increase everyone in an urban area's battery life by roughly 50%. Rethinking how urban areas approach 5G coverage would improve the area's carbon footprint and overall coverage, according to a new study first...Read more...

The Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge is becoming a movie. The Crow reboot just got a bit of a delay. Jennifer Tilly teases a big Chucky return. Plus, what's coming on the long-awaited return of Smiling Friends. Spoilers, away!

X owner Elon Musk has made it no secret that Twitter, the former name of the social media company he bought for $44 billion in 2022, is no more. He's sold off the company's famous blue bird memorabilia, eliminated the word tweet" from the platform, and is now apparently trying to change all references made to...Read more...

Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes are getting their heads in the game in a new series of original cartoon shorts with Looney Tunes: Sports Made Simple. The WB has reclaimed April Fools' Day and April as a month to celebrate all things Looney with ACME Fools.

Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, proposed a new bill on Tuesday that would force AI companies to disclose what data was used to train their models. And while it's already being celebrated by major players in the entertainment industry, it's almost certainly going to upset big AI companies like OpenAI,...Read more...

If there's one thing that the extremely online love, it's lore. Therefore, it's no surprise that many people on the Internet are head over heels for Peepy toys, a set of criminal plushies out on bail and ready to misbehave at your house.Read more...

Restarting your iPad is good practice for when it isn't performing as usual. Giving it a quick reboot helps refresh its RAM and optimizes its performance. But sometimes, your iPad acts up and does not want to cooperate. In such circumstances, you'd have to force restart it.

After what feels like years of waiting-mostly, because it has been-we finally have our first extended look at Joker: Folie a Deux in action, bringing laughs, sorrow, and music to Todd Phillips's vision of the Batman's most legendary foe.

Get ready to experience The Lord of the Rings in a new musical retelling of J.R.R. Tolkien's lore. Directed by Paul Hart, The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale will soon make its move from a run at the UK's Watermill Theatre to the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.Read more...

Lots of people come to Las Vegas for this sort of thing, but I had it done for free. I'm talking about stepping into the new theatrical standee for Universal's upcoming film, Twisters. It's a giant tube that you can stand in, lock the door, flip a switch, and then air blows all over you as if you are standing in a...Read more...

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Americans have wanted a federal privacy law for years but intensive lobbying by the tech industry and general incompetence by our federal legislators has repeatedly thwarted that desire. Well, in 2024, it's possible that we may finally get a strong federal privacy law.Read more...

Rey Skywalker will be all grown up when Daisy Ridley reprises the role of this generation's Star Wars Jedi heroine. Ridley told Empire Magazine she's coming in a bit more eyes wide open" to her new film, and added I suppose I feel more like I'm owning it. I suppose I owned it the first time. Basically, I'm an adult...Read more...

In a rare encounter, two lunar spacecraft crossed paths as they orbited the Moon in opposite directions. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, also known as Danuri, in a series of snapshots taken against the cratered backdrop of the Moon.Read more...

Kids in Texas are taking state-mandated standardized tests this week to measure their proficiency in reading, writing, science, and social studies. But those tests aren't going to necessarily be graded by human teachers anymore. In fact, the Texas Education Agency will deploy a new automated scoring engine" for...Read more...

Elon Musk's recent deposition, made public in a transcript published by HuffPost on Monday, revealed several interesting details about the owner of X. The deposition also included several heated exchanges between Musk, his lawyer, and the plaintiff. We read the whole 108-page transcript and pulled the best moments.Read more...

James Cameron's Aliens is one of the great sequels of all time. Heck, it might be one of the greatest movies of all time. And, in the almost 40 years since its release, moments, images, and characters from the film have cemented themselves in the pantheon of pop culture.Read more...

With House of the Dragon's return coming in a few short months, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight having just cast its Dunk and Egg, Game of Thrones fans might be curious about the status of Kit Harington's long-teased Jon Snow spin-off. We finally have an update, and it's not looking good for our...Read more...

We were hoping for something like this to happen. For a brief moment yesterday, the Sun waved to us from afar, telling us that it's in the midst of a vibrant and dynamic phase of its 11-year cycle when solar eruptions and other phenomena are at their peak and more likely to occur.

The age of gaming laptops has truly come into its own. In the last few years, the biggest PC makers have managed to get their gaming-minded brands to such a state you can probably find a good-quality portable gaming machine for almost any budget (so long as you don't mind spending close to $1,000 or likely much more...Read more...

It's been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props, ludicrously valuable comics, and much-sought-after vintage toys. Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way...Read more...

A 108-page deposition of Elon Musk went public on Monday, as first reported on by HuffPost. The deposition occurred on March 28, where the billionaire discussed his strange alternate X accounts. One of the accounts filed in the case is @ermnmusk, according to HuffPost, which has long suspected to be a Musk burner...Read more...

It's not quite the same as seeing Dune: Part Two in glorious IMAX, but there's something to be said for getting to watch the nearly three-hour sci-fi epic from your own couch. You can rewind the sandworm scenes, pause to refill your popcorn bucket... and enjoy the many extras that come with this home release.Read more...

The natural world is full of wonder. Life thrives in its every corner, from the abyssal depths of the oceans to the loftiest heights above Earth's mountains. Thankfully, nature photographers capture Earth's biodiversity in intimate detail, which is fully on display in the winning images from the World Nature...Read more...

Update: April 9, 1:20 p.m. ET: The triple-core rocket blasted off today on time, in what appears to be a successful launch and deployment.

After leaving us dangling off a White House cliff just before Halloween, Chucky returns tomorrow to finish out its third season. More mayhem awaits in Washington, D.C. for Chucky and the teens who're desperate to take him down, not to mention Tiffany, stuck on Texas' Death Row. Plus, Chucky's still facing a new kind...Read more...

Just as screenshotting on an iPad works, screen recording is a great way to capture the action on your tablet. Unlike a screenshot, a screen recording can get ongoing activity for a relatively longer time instead of capturing just a static image. Another good thing about screen recordings is that they also capture...Read more...

There've been plenty of Star Wars games, from shooters and racers to action-adventures and even dancing games. But you know what we haven't in game form? Heists, which is what makes the upcoming (and very promising) Star Wars Outlaws from Massive Entertainmentso exciting: criminals traveling the galaxy, pulling off...Read more...

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Dune Part Two has been a huge hit, and perhaps only one thing could eclipse it in infamy: the viral AMC sandworm popcorn bucket that had everyone talking... and doing other things. Looking back, it appears the theater chain/increasing novelty popcorn holder vendor might have done things very differently if it knew it...Read more...

People have always been dubious about the safety of microwave ovens. I came across a microwave that kept whirring and spinning even with the door wide open - it simply wouldn't turn off. The microwave was promptly kicked to the curb, but I started to wonder: should I be concerned for my safety?

When Disney created Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at its theme parks, the aim was to let fans step into Star Wars. This happened both literally, by people moving their bodies through the area, but also figuratively, because everything happening in the land took place in the overall Star Wars canon.Read more...

Amazon really wants you to watch Fallout this week. Like, really: originally, the streamer announced its plans to venture to the wastelands on April 12. Then, about a month ago, it bumped that up to April 11. Now, with just a few days to go, its decided to kick you out of the vault a a day earlier.Read more...

Every website you visit installs trackers onto your computer and slows it down subtly. These are called cookies and cached data, which work to track your activity if you regularly visit the same site. Just like on the iPad or iPhone, your favorite browser on your Mac or MacBook isn't immune to these issues, so you...Read more...

The best pair of wireless earbuds do more than sound great. They're supposed to be comfortable, offer intuitive controls that are easy to navigate, sport an efficient mic, and have a battery that lasts sufficiently long. This is just the bare minimum. Features like water and dust resistance, noise cancelation,...Read more...

During its early years of formation, the Moon may have undergone a dramatic process as a dense layer of material sunk deeper into its interior, mixed with the lunar mantle, and made its way back to settle on the surface.Read more...

It's no secret that TikTok has been working on a new photo-sharing app to compete with Instagram and grow its social media empire. While one may look at TikTok's success and deduce the task will be a piece of cake if the purported name of the new app, TikTok Notes," is indeed correct, the company has a long way to go.Read more...

Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the surviving family members of an Apple engineer who died in a crash in 2018, according to a report from CNN. The engineer's family blamed Tesla's Autopilot technology for the deadly crash, a charge Tesla denied.Read more...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's vampire project keeps growing its stunning cast. James Gunn casts doubts on ever returning to Brightburn. Deadpool and Wolverine merch teases a few peculiar variants. Plus, Star Wars: The Bad Batch teases a big chase in this week's episode. Spoilers now!

Tim Burton's Beetlejuice introduced the blueprint for cinematic meta agents of chaos into pop culture long before Disney's Genie from Aladdin or the MCU's Deadpool and Loki. Without much of a mythology, save for some comparisons to trickster entities of folklore and classic lit like Puck from Shakespeare's AMidsummer...Read more...

If you were to make a list of people you'd expect to make a gritty, grounded, realistic, political thriller-slash-war movie, Alex Garland wouldn't be on it. From his earliest work writing movies such as 28 Days Later and Sunshine to his directorial efforts such as Ex Machina and Annihilation, Garland has almost...Read more...

Grok, the AI tool available to paying subscribers on X and adored by Elon Musk, generated another fake news story based on jokes Monday. And while this latest story about Monday's solar eclipse isn't as dire as last week's inaccurate news" that Iran had launched an attack on Israel, it still proves Grok has a long...Read more...

Everyone knows David Lynch as the big name behind Twin Peaks, but his co-creator Mark Frost knows just as many secrets about the town that's both wonderful and strange. In a new interview, he talked about the pressure he and Lynch felt about resolving the show's central mystery-as well as its Showtime revival and what...Read more...