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It seems like the new Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max might be making a turn for Apple's next set of iPhones.

As the end of 2023 approaches, there's still time to squeeze in more reading-which is where io9 comes in, sharing 21 new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror releases coming out in December, including several anthologies perfect for short-fiction fans.Read more...

Fresh footprints on the Moon aren't likely to happen in 2025 as NASA hoped. A new report warns of significant delays to the Artemis 3 mission, the result of two key contractors-SpaceX and Axiom Space-not being able to deliver the goods on time.Read more...

Was your little one disappointed they couldn't get their own bulletproof, $100,000, Cybertruck? Well, fear not. Tesla released the Cybertruck for Kids on Thursday, shortly after the release of its grown-up version. Your dystopian, conspiracy-spreading, Elon Musk-loving child will love their little Cybertruck.Read more...

There is a lot going on in our latest look at Suicide Squad Isekai, the DC Comics anime that, well, is a Suicide Squad isekai-the popular portal fantasy subgenre about taking people out of their own time and place and dumping them in another world. But I am not going to scrub seeing an anime riff on Peacemaker's DC...Read more...

A US Federal Judge blocked a Montana law Thursday that would have banned TikTok in the state starting on January 1st, arguing the bill is unconstitutional on the basis that it violates users' right to free speech.Read more...

To the surprise of no one, a Five Nights at Freddy's sequel is in the works. Tim Burton drops a new look at Beetlejuice 2 as filming wraps. Say hi to Godzilla and Kong in new Godzilla x Kong posters. Plus, another new look at the Kaiju No. 8 anime. To me, my spoilers!

Finally, playing your full Steam VR library on Meta Quest headsets just got a whole lot easier. Valve shared details about the new Steam Link app for Meta Quest that lets users stream their VR games to their devices.Read more...

The first trailer for George Miller's Furiosa is finally here and it's all new, shiny, and chrome. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a younger version of the character we first met in Mad Max: Fury Road, and she's joined by Chris Hemsworth as another evil warlord in this vast, post-apocalyptic wasteland.Read more...

Google's bet on RCS is paying off, or at least that's what it wants us to think. After a few minor wins, including Apple quietly confirming RCS support in the next iPhone and officially surpassing 1 billion monthly active users, Google is celebrating its successes by announcing new features for Messages users on...Read more...

Live out your Hoth fantasies-look, some Star Wars fans happen to prefer the characters when they're stuck in freezing cold environments-with Columbia Sportswear's latest collaboration with Lucasfilm. The special-edition line is inspired by Luke Skywalker's iconic flight suit from the Star Wars universe.Read more...

The soil in one of the largest Stone Age cemeteries in Europe is so acidic that all the human remains were destroyed thousands of years ago. But now, a team of archaeologists reviewing the site have found that at least 120 people were once buried there, three times previous estimates.Read more...

Mad Max: Fury Road was a game-changing, rip-roaring, masterpiece of filmmaking and now we finally have our first look at Furiosa, its follow-up. Today is a lovely, lovely day indeed.

It looks like bottlenose dolphins may have more tricks up their fins than we knew. New research involving trained zoo dolphins seems to confirm that these mammals can sense electricity, much like other aquatic life. The talent may allow them to better hone in on hidden fish prey and navigate using the Earth's magnetic...Read more...

Did I hear that someone has a birthday today? That's right, it's everyone's favorite language model, a little guy we like to call ChatGPT.

Significant delays affected certain Gmail users on Thursday, and Google says you may need to send that email again. According to Google's Workspace status page, emails from Gmail users sent between 11:30 AM EST and 2:00 PM EST on Thursday may not have gone through or were significantly delayed.

The mystery of Who killed Tim Kono?" is coming to ABC. Emmy-nominated Hulu Original comedy series Only Murders in the Building is the latest title to shift from streaming to broadcast, with the first three episodes of season one arriving in early 2024.Read more...

If you thought Miriam Margolyes' the Meep was the apex of Doctor Who's creepy little guys, then either good or bad news: things are going to get so much creepier littler and guy-er this Christmas.

Meta is working all the angles it can to ensure it will still be able to profit from children's Facebook data. After a recent loss in court, the company has now sued the Federal Trade Commission, arguing the agency doesn't have the constitutional authority to change a 2020 $5 billion settlement over the company's...Read more...

A strong geomagnetic storm will hit Earth tonight following a significant solar flare that occurred on Tuesday, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center reported today.

The whole family can channel their favorite Marvel characters with gifts inspired by the heroes and villains of the MCU, Spider-Man films, Disney+ shows like Loki and Ms. Marvel, and 90s X-Men cartoon throwbacks.Read more...

Android users might soon be able to turn their smartphones into a webcam for their PCs via Microsoft's Link to Windows app, according to Android Authority.Read more...

Tesla delivered its first Cybertrucks on Thursday afternoon in Austin, Texas, four years after the dystopian electric vehicles were unveiled. Musk kicked off the delivery event by driving a Cybertruck up next to a crowd of people, standing on top of the car, and giving a speech in the dark. The top-end Cybertruck...Read more...

How hard is it to check whether an image is an AI deepfake or not? Well, Amazon claims it has some sort of answer with its own watermarking system for Amazon Titan Image Generator, the new AI art creator it announced today. Of course, it's not that easy. Each business that makes use of the model will have to outline...Read more...

Kurt Wagner's relationship with Mystique and Destiny has long been a messy, divisive one-but as the current era of X-Men comics is more explicit about their queer family, this week it righted the wrongs of the past to bring Kurt and his upbringing into a bold new light.

Bob's Burgers has reliably delivered a Christmas-themed episode going back to season three-which gives us great hope we'll be getting one as part of its current 14th season. But even if we don't, the Fox show has already gifted us with a sleigh full of silly joy, cringe-inducing snafus, and useful wisdom. Here are 13...Read more...

Xbox chief financial officer Tim Stuart was pretty damn open about the company's desire to make Xbox Game Pass the premiere game streaming service across all platforms, not just on Microsoft's own console. During the 2023 Wells Fargo TMT Summit, Stuart said their main goal is to get Game Pass on every screen that can...Read more...

When you make the third highest-grossing film of all time, the first thing people will ask about is a sequel. That's exactly what happened when 2021's Spider-Man No Way Home had its incredibly successful run. For the film's star though, Tom Holland, a sequel isn't a sure thing. To him, there's more to it than money....Read more...

Voicemod, the real-time AI voice-changing app, is now letting anybody craft whatever kind of voice they want, though limited by a selection of preset baseline vocals.Read more...

Let's get streaming! Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd's Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you'll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones that we like most.)

Gmail plans to start permanently deleting inactive accounts on December 1. Since November is almost over, we decided to give you one final urgent reminder to log into your old burner accounts to make sure they survive the Great Google Purge.

The Marvels is likely going to end up one of Marvel Studios' worst-performing films in a considerable period of time-and at a time when people are largely questioning the direction of a franchise that has dominated cinema for 15 years, that's not an ideal bit of publicity. Also not ideal? The weirdly public way Disney...Read more...

NASA is addressing an issue with a Hubble Space Telescope gyroscope that prompted the observatory to enter safe mode on November 23. Science operations have been suspended as a result, but the space agency doesn't seem too worried.Read more...

Jennifer Garner dances around whether or not she'll return to Elektra in Deadpool 3. Jodie Comer faces the apocalypse in a new trailer for The End We Start From. Plus, Netflix offers a glimpse of Sandman's return, and Noah Hawley talks about the endgame of his Alien series. Spoilers now!

Disney CEO Bob Iger-who over the summer described the demands of striking WGA and SAG-AFTRA workers asnot realistic,"then pulled back on that harsh statement by pushing to end the strikes quickly (as backed up by Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav)-has addressed some of his company's most pressing matters as...Read more...

It's almost December, which means all the major apps and tech companies are wrapping up the year with an attempt at reflection. As tradition calls, the annual Google Play Best of App Awards have been announced for 2023. Sure, there are a few notable new titles on the list, and I'll point them out in a bit. But first,...Read more...

In the world of pop culture art, sometimes you find artists whose style you love. Other times you find artists who share the same passion about certain properties. Then, on a few rare occassions, you find artists that check both boxes and you instantly know, This is going to be a problem for my wallet."Read more...

After Doctor Who's triumphant return this past weekend in The Star Beast," all eyes are now on this weekend's second of three 60th anniversary specials, Wild Blue Yonder." But the fact that those eyes are upon it and the BBC is not willing to say almost anything of substance about it is leading Doctor Who fans to go...Read more...

In mid-July, viewers hoping to catch a glimpse of a SpaceX rocket launch were stunned to see it followed by a bright aurora-like phenomenon over Arizona. The rocket had formed a hole in the upper atmosphere, evinced by a red glow captured by photographers on the ground.Read more...

Google has reached a deal with the Canadian government over a controversial new law that will force tech companies to pay news publishers when their content is shared on online platforms. Google and Meta previously threatened to block links to news content in Canada altogether in response to the law. The deal is the...Read more...

The first trailer for the new James Wan/Blumhouse production, Night Swim, already creeped us out. Two teens playing Marco Polo in the dark and a demon joins in? Freaky. Now, the full trailer is here and it reveals that the teaser was just the tip of the iceberg. What hides beneath the surface is far, far more...Read more...

Meta has paused sales of the Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery at retail, reportedly over a charging defect affecting some customers, according to Road to VR. Meta told the outlet that it's not recalling the faulty device but is working to send out updated replacements to affected customers and retailers.

At the end of the week, Godzilla stomps back into theaters with the release of GodzillaMinus One, one of the best movies of the year. He's doing so with a slick new look, evoking the King of the Monsters' classic design with some gritty, grotty detailing and a whole lot of threatening dorsal fins-something captured...Read more...

Godzilla x Kong teases something big coming. The Alien TV series adds more to its cast. Get a look at Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek prequel. Plus, what's coming on The Santa Clauses. To me, my Spoilers!

There must have been at least a handful of people around the world who were desperate to use the browser that comes baked into Samsung phones on their PCs. Well, if you're one of those odd individuals, rejoice. Without any formal announcement, Samsung Internet hit the Microsoft Store page Wednesday with an incredibly...Read more...

Google released a new top-level domain that lets website creators throw .meme at the end of their URL on Tuesday, and I for one am already terrified of the websites about to be created.Read more...

Last week, Stability AI announced a new tool called Stable Video Diffusion, a model that turns images into AI-generated videos. It was only a matter of minutes before people jumped on it and started flooding the world with more content from the robotic abyss.Read more...

Online voting is now open for the People's Choice Award winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, an annual competition developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. You can chose your favorite from among 25 shortlisted photos of the near-50,000 submitted to the competition. From...Read more...

Loki season two is officially in the books and to say it changed the scope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an understatement. The show completed a character arc that didn't just run through both seasons of the Disney+ show, but over 15 years of films too. Tom Hiddleston's Loki started as a selfish, arrogant,...Read more...