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Photos: The Great North American Solar Eclipse
The highly anticipated Great North American Solar Eclipse finally happened, spreading brief darkness across the continent and revealing the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.Read more...
Some Googlers Are Quitting Over the Company's Cloud Contract with Israel
The Israeli assault on Gaza has sparked conflict at companies throughout the world. At Google, a company that has often tried to foster a public reputation of openness, the war seems to have sparked a growing number of staff to protest or quit.
20 Years Ago Today, General Grievous Killed the Crap Outta Shaggy From Scooby Doo
General Grievious' first appearance is a momentous turning point in Star Wars history. After Genndy Tartakovsky's stunning Clone Wars animated series had given fans chapter after chapter of the Jedi at their apex, performing feats unlike anything seen in Star Wars on screen, a metal monster was here to humble them.
Why Your Seasonal Allergies Seem Way Worse Right Now
If you've been feeling especially stuffy and sneezy lately due to your pollen allergies, you're not alone. Pollen seasons have been growing longer over the years in many parts of the world, the U.S. included. And while there may be several factors behind this trend, climate change is one of the largest culprits....Read more...
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Gets More Love With Toys and Collectibles
In the past two decades appreciation for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has grown strong with the Force. Between new and maturing fans who grew up on the prequel trilogy, love for Anakin, Padme, Obi-Wan, and the other characters has elicited demand for merch from a Star Wars era not as well represented as...Read more...
The Real Reason Elon Musk Is Throwing a Tantrum About 'Free Speech' in Brazil
Elon Musk spent the weekend embroiled in a war of words with the government of Brazil, which has reportedly opened an investigation into the X owner's refusal to police misinformation on the social media site. And while Musk insists the battle is all about free speech," that argument falls apart pretty quickly when...Read more...
Lego's Dungeons & Dragons Set Is One Hell of an Adventure
Every once in while, Lego will get a crack at a collaboration it's never done before and go all out like it'll never get to do so ever again. Few sets in recent history have felt like that quite like the company's big 50th birthday bash for Dungeons & Dragons. io9 gathered a party of one to take a crack at the Red...Read more...
Making TV History with Star Trek: Discovery
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Archaeologists Discover a Hidden Ancient Henge in England
Archaeologists digging through a field in Lincolnshire, England, may have found a 1,300-year-old hermitage on the site of a much more ancient henge.Read more...
Evil's Season 4 Trailer Reveals 2024's Latest Sinister Spawn
It really is turning out to be the year of the sinister baby, what with Immaculate, The First Omen, and now Evil's bundle of terrifying joy bursting out into the world. Alas, this season four trailer means the end of Evil-one of the most entertaining (and scary!) shows out there-is upon us, but we still have 14 new...Read more...
Robert Downey Jr. Isn't Ruling Out an Iron Man Return
If there's one thing comic book fans can agree on, it's that just because a character is dead doesn't mean they can't return for more adventures. There could be a prequel, a miraculous resurrection, a version from another universe... there's no limit, really. So when Robert Downey Jr. starts talking about maybe playin...Read more...
The Acolyte Will Use Its High Republic Book Character to Look at the Jedi's Fall Through Long-Lived Eyes
Our first big look at The Acolyte last month brought with it the news that just one character from the High Republic transmedia era would make the leap from books to live-action, with Rebecca Henderson taking on novel hero Vernestra Rwoh. But now we have a better picture of how the show will use her... and examine the...Read more...
10 Things We Hope to Learn at CinemaCon 2024
CinemaCon 2024 is upon us. Another chance for Hollywood to show the most important people in their business, the people who own the movie theaters, what they have in store, and how they're all going to make a lot of money.Read more...
JetBlue Begins Surge Pricing for Checked Bags
This article originally appeared on Jalopnik.Read more...
Critically Endangered Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in the Wild
Good news from a camera trap in the Javan jungle: the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros population has a new member, based on an image of a calf captured by a camera trap last month, AFP reports.Read more...
In Fly Me to the Moon's First Trailer, Scarlett Johansson Must Fake the Moon Landing
Sometimes when you have a history moment in space exploration, it's best to have a backup. Doubly so when the director you get to film your totally-not-a-hoax backup is hardly Stanley Kubrick.
How to Force Quit Unruly Apps and Check on Which Are Slowing Down Your Mac
We've all been there. Sometimes something gets jammed in the works, the proverbial tubes get clogged, and the app you were using on your Mac or MacBook is no longer responding. First and foremost, you should simply quit out and restart the app, but if you're having trouble there are a few simple things you can do to...Read more...
OpenAI Reportedly Transcribed 1 Million Hours of YouTube Videos to Train GPT-4
OpenAI reportedly transcribed more than one million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4, according to The New York Times on Saturday. The report comes just days after YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said transcribing YouTube videos for AI training would be a clear violation" of its policies in a Bloomberg interview.Read more...
Daredevil Born Again Is Bringing Back Another Familiar Face After All
Get a look at Netflix's new werewolf adaptation, Family Pack. American Horror Story: Delicate teases what's to come. Plus, what's next on Ninja Kamui. Spoilers, away!
Beware of Eclipse Glasses From Amazon, Temu, and Ebay
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Southwest Airlines Boeing Plane Forced to Return to Airport After Engine Cover Falls Off
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that was forced to return to its point of origin after the cowling, or covering, on one of its engines fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap of the aircraft.Read more...
MaXXXine's First Trailer Promises a Tantalizing Slab of Hollywood Serial-Killer Sleaze
The lurid horror tale that began in 2022 with Ti West's 1980s Texas slasher X, then jumped back in time later that year with farm-girl nightmare Pearl, will come to an end this summer with MaXXXine-a sequel to X that sees Mia Goth's character breaking into Hollywood. And as the first trailer reveals, to nobody's...Read more...
How to Use Your iPad as a Second Screen for Your Mac
Using your iPad as a second screen for your Mac is a great way to enhance productivity. For instance, if you're editing a film, you can view your content in full screen on your Mac and use your iPad for the editing panels. Or you can make use of Apple Pencil functionality on your iPad and use your Mac to display your...Read more...
Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: How to Always Win at Poker
If you could see your opponent's cards in poker, could you always clear them out? Game theorists draw a distinction between games with perfect information and games with imperfect information. Poker is a classic example of the latter category because players don't know each other's cards. Chess and tic-tac-toe, on the...Read more...
The Best Printers You Can Buy Right Now
It's fair to say that printers are hardly the most exciting electronic gadgets, but when you need a physical copy of something, what will your smartphone or laptop do about it? Printers remain a necessity for a lot of us, and if you're in the market for one, this shortlist of our favorite printers available in 2024...Read more...
Marvel's New Ultimates Aren't Just a Team, They're a Resistance
Marvel's Ultimate Universe always has an Avengers, and the newly reborn one is no different. In a few months, the team is returning with The Ultimates, the first real team book of the new Ultimate line. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri, the new book sees Tony Stark gathering superheroes-both those...Read more...
The First Omen's Arkasha Stevenson Fought to Keep Its Haunted Birthing Scene
The First Omen is a prequel to the classic 1976 film, set days leading up to the birth of Damian, who's to be the Antichrist. Along with the actual birth of Damian himself, the film features another birthing scene, one that nearly got the film in trouble with the MPAA up to release.Read more...
Abigail's First Reactions Say It's as Good (and Bloody) as It Looks
The spring movie season has begun, and one of its big tentpoles is Universal's upcoming Abigail. Though the movie isn't out for two weeks, a screening was held on Saturday night at the Overlook Film Festival. And if you were worried that this was going to be a dud or suck, you apparently don't need to worry, because...Read more...
Solar Eclipse Roundup: Your Ultimate Guide to the Big Day
The much-anticipated total solar eclipse will be watched by millions across North America on Monday, April 8. We've compiled our coverage to help you prepare for this rare celestial event, offering expert insights on the latest weather forecasts, safety tips for eclipse watching, and a glimpse into the science behind...Read more...
Screw It, Let's Just Re-Release Everything This Summer
Over the last several weeks, we've been reporting on older movies making their way back to theaters. These movies, which include the live-action Spider-Man flicks and the nine Star Wars episodes, are being put back on the silver screen to commemorate a specific milestone-like Phantom Menace hitting 25-or seemingly...Read more...
The People's Joker and Vera Drew are Ready for Their Villain Moment
After a few legal setbacks from Warner Bros., The People's Joker has made its way to theaters this weekend in New York. The parody film sees director/writer Vera Drew as the Harlequin, a trans woman trying to make it in comedy after recently moving into a small town. With a number of other Batman villains also getting...Read more...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Surprise Star on Changing the Series' Ghost Rules
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has a lot of characters it's juggling, and one of the most important wasn't even actually in the film's marketing. That would be Melody, played by Gossip Girl's Emily Alyn Lind, a 16-year-old who quickly strikes up a friendship with McKenna Grace's Phoebe Spengler. The twist? She's a ghost...Read more...
Invincible's Robert Kirkman Dishes on Season 2 Cameos, Future Plans
Prime Video's Invincible wrapped up its second season a few days ago in bloody and emotionally devastating fashion for Mark and everyone in his orbit. Now that the season's fully done, creator Robert Kirkman took the time to speak with Variety about the season's highs and lows, and the finale episode I Thought You...Read more...
Ripples in Spacetime Reveal Mystery Object Colliding With a Star's Corpse
A leading gravitational wave observatory recently detected ripples in spacetime that scientists say came from the collision of a dead, superdense stellar remnant and an unknown object.Read more...
Quantum Leap's Time Runs Out as NBC Cancels Revival Series
The 2022 Quantum Leap serieshas been canceled by NBC after a two-season run.
Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' Stores Get Phased Out, Trump Sues Truth Social Founders, and More
This week in tech saw people passing the buck. Former President Donald Trump sued the co-founders of his social media platform for bungling the job when it went public, the owners of the cargo ship that caused a bridge to collapse say it's not their fault, and a company that makes an interesting fire extinguishing toolRead more...
Everyone Say Goodbye to the Life-Size Gundam Again
A new month means a whole new news cycle-and things to watch, read, and build, of course. It also means we covered a lot in this week you might have missed, from Daisy Ridley's Jedi hopes, to The Winter Soldier's 10th anniversary, and yes, maybe even a few sapphic anime stars in the sky. Check it out! - James WhitbrookRead more...
Make Beautiful Things: The Aesthetic Drive Behind Rocket Lab’s Rise in Aerospace
Only SpaceX launches more rockets from U.S. soil each year than Rocket Lab. Firmly established as a key player in the aerospace industry, the company isn't just sitting back. Its upcoming Neutron rocket will push its capabilities even further, as it endeavors to expand its identity beyond just being a launch provider.Read more...
Making TV History with Star Trek: Discovery
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The New Star Tours Update: Everything You Need, and Want, to Know
Before Disney bought Star Wars, the two brands began their courtship with a ride. Star Tours opened in 1987 and has seen many new upgrades and additions over the years. This week, for its Season of the Force event, Disney gave the ride another refresh. And this time, for the first time, it's with characters from...Read more...
How Star Tours Laid the Stage for Disney's Galactic Ambitions
Even in the era where the House of Mouse is Star Wars' home, few things about the galaxy far, far away have defined its relationship with Disney other than Star Tours, the Disney Parks ride that shaped generations of collaborations between Lucasfilm and Mickey Mouse. Now, as Star Tours gets ready to evolve again in...Read more...
Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Will Be Unveiled Aug. 8 Despite History of Broken Promises
Elon Musk denied the accuracy of a report from Reuters early Friday that claimed Tesla was scrapping plans to produce a low-cost electric vehicle in favor of a robotaxi. But the billionaire just announced on X that he'll be unveiling a new robotaxi on August 8, raising obvious questions about whether Reuters really...Read more...
Amazon Kills ‘Just Walk Out’ Development, Source Says
Amazon pulled Just Walk Out technology from its grocery stores earlier this week. Amazon says 130 convenience stores, and some Amazon Go locations, will keep using the technology, but a source close to the team told Gizmodo that Amazon has killed off much of the internal development. Nearly all" of the engineers...Read more...
James Mangold's Star Wars Jedi Movie Has Tapped an Andor Writer
Of the many Star Wars film ideas floating around right now, it's one of the most intriguing: James Mangold's plans to take us back tens of thousands of years before the films, before almost everything we've ever known about Star Wars, to explore the origins of the earliest wielders of the Force. And now it's found a...Read more...
Roku’s New Idea to Show You Ads When You Pause Your Video Game Is Horrifying
As a company that wants to make money, Roku wants you to watch as many ads as possible. That's not currently possible when you exit Roku's streaming player and do something like play a game on the Nintendo Switch or watch a show on your Apple TV. But if the company gets its way, this may cease to be a problem one day,...Read more...
6 Predictions for Earthquakes in New York Dating Back Over 100 Years
New York and New Jersey were jolted by a 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, a rare occurrence in the region. But we can't say we weren't warned. Scientists have been predicting The Big One could hit New York at some point. And the predictions date back over a century.Read more...
The Dell XPS Looks Great, Doesn’t Feel Great
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Virgin Galactic Accuses Boeing of 'Shoddy' Work in Its Countersuit Over Failed Agreement
Virgin Galactic has responded to Boeing's lawsuit, which accuses the company of retaining its trade secrets. In response, Virgin Galactic has filed a lawsuit of its own, blaming Boeing for repeated failures that ultimately led to the termination of their commercial partnership.Read more...
All the Citizen Science Projects You Can Participate in During the Eclipse
Several eclipse-focused projects are set to make big scientific contributions this coming Monday, April 8. While many projects are already in full swing, there's still time for you to take part and contribute.
See How Disney Imagineering Made Audio Animatronics for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Here's what it's like to go behind the scenes at Walt Disney Imagineering for Tiana's Bayou Adventure.Read more...
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