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Valve is finally giving some love to those still looking to play their VR games on Steam. The newly-released SteamVR 2.0 has finally brought its virtual reality interface in line with its more current Steam and Steam Deck. The company previewed this update a month ago when it entered beta, and the update should be...Read more...

Mike Flanagan has found the rest of his cast for Life of Chuck. Chucky prepares to go out in a blaze of glory in our first look at the back half of Chucky season 3. Plus, another Five Nights at Freddy poster to tide you over, and a new look at Lisa Frankenstein. Spoilers away!

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Even after smoke from a wildfire has visibly cleared, lingering toxins indoors can tank air quality and threaten our health. Harmful chemicals stick around on surfaces and release into the air-and, new research found, air filters won't get rid of them.Read more...

Elon Musk has been on a mission to transform X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) from what was once the world's most successful microblogging platform into an everything app"-a sort of one-stop shop of web services. In the course of this attempted transformation, Musk can brag of two primary accomplishments:...Read more...

Since it debuted several years back, tech enthusiasts have been deeply in love with the Flipper Zero. The tiny penetration testing device makes hacking anything fun and easy, and at $170, it's not exactly what you'd call a heavy financial lift. Yet while amateur hackers may be having a field day with it, the...Read more...

One of the lingering aftereffects of childhood trauma may be painful headaches as an adult, research published Wednesday suggests. The study, a meta-analysis of existing evidence, found that people who reported traumatic events in their childhood were noticeably more likely to report headache disorders than those...Read more...

After over 100 days of withholding work, SAG-AFTRA is working on a counteroffer to the proposal from four CEOs who met with them on Tuesday. The CEOs are represented by the AMPTP, but Variety reports that their personal involvement was to impress on SAG-AFTRA leadership the economic stakes as the stalemate drags on."Read more...

If you've seen The Conjuring 2-or even if you're just a fan of ghost lore-you know the broad strokes of the story behind The Enfield Poltergeist, based on a much-publicized haunting case in late-1970s north London. Just in time for Halloween, the new Apple TV+ series aims to dig even deeper into the mystery.Read more...

Telegram restricted access to Hamas channels for Android users, as reported by CNBC Wednesday, less than two weeks after CEO Pavel Durov defended keeping them open. The messaging app with 700 million monthly active users reportedly blocked the official channel of Hamas and its military wing, hamas_com and al-Qassam...Read more...

A new X-Men fashion collection is here for anyone who feels like their true alma mater is Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The folks at Bioworld's Heroes & Villains-the elevated fandom brand that takes in-universe inspired looks and brings them to your closet-are rolling out their merry Marvel holidays line...Read more...

Apple released its iOS 17.1Wednesday, which introduces new features for AirDrop, Apple Music, and others. The update alsofixed radiation issues for the iPhone 12 brought up by French regulators.Read more...

Apple is looking to completely overhaul its AirPods lineup, according to a report from Bloomberg. The revamped AirPods and AirPods Max will launch in 2024, and the Pro model will see changes in 2025. Said changes include tweaks to their design, charging case, and audio quality.Read more...

Live Nation Ticketmaster might have found yet another way to torment its users. After previously vowing to scrap hidden fees altogether, the live event ticketing company appears to be hiding those fees unless a user signs in.

Google offers a few new ways to figure out where the hell that photo of Pope Francis in Balenciaga actually came from. The company's latest updates to Android, Search, and Play Store have a common theme. They're all designed to give users more options to discover a deepfake's sordid history and report it.Read more...

New research will provide plenty of fuel to the eternal cats versus dogs debate. The study surveyed pet owners across three European countries and found that dog owners generally seemed to care more about their dogs than cat owners did about their cats. However, the differences in pet attachment varied greatly between...Read more...

The spectacle of Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher is undeniable. It's lush and richly produced, a reinterpretation of Poe's works that may not offer much that's different in regards to the plotlines of the integrated stories, but nevertheless offers an incredibly satisfying viewing experience. But Usher...Read more...

On March 14, just around a month after Russian troops stormed across Ukraine's western to begin a year's long bloody battle, Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky appeared on a Ukrainian television station and announced his unconditional surrender. The president, wearing his now iconic military green long-sleeve shirt...Read more...

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Three astronauts are gearing up to launch to China's space station in low Earth orbit, where they will spend six months carrying out a variety of experiments.Read more...

You'll need to join the wait list if you want to get your mitts on NECA's new Halloween III: Season of the Witch action figure of Dr. Dan Challis: it's already sold out, and we can see why. The attention to detail lavished upon everyone's favorite booze-soaked doctor turned crusader against a black magic-powered mask...Read more...

Qualcomm announced the release of a pair of chips, the S7 and the S7 Pro that companies can use in their earbuds, headphones, and speakers to benefit from Wi-Fi in addition to Bluetooth. The semiconductor company announced that it will leverage its Snapdragon Sound platform to bring Wi-Fi to audio peripherals.

For all those people thinking of picking up Sony's upcoming slimmed-down version of the PlayStation 5, just know that the company is watching you when you set up the console's new, detachable disc drive.Read more...

It's been a long time coming-especially so for a Time Lord. The BBC and Disney have now officially confirmed that Doctor Who's trio of anniversary specials will begin airing November 25, kicking off three weeks of new adventures in time and space.

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AstraZeneca submitted a request for the FDA on Wednesday to approve a self-administered nasal flu vaccine for people ages two to 49 years old. The vaccine, FluMist, would be the first at-home vaccine that would allow anyone 18 years of age and older to administer it to themselves and those underage.

As Apple continues to struggle with what exactly to do with its overpriced Vision Pro, discussions behind the scenes reportedly included using the mixed-reality headset to diagnose-and potentially treat-mental health.Read more...

If I get my hands on a $5,000 foldable laptop, I have certain expectations for it. It's got to have power, speed, and portability. The last thing on my mind is whether or not the thing is easy to open and close. However, this was the case when I first tried to crack open HP's new Spectre Fold 3-in-1, which pretty much...Read more...

Chucky wraps up the first half of its third season tonight before going on hiatus until next year-but the episode, cheekily titled Halloween III: Season of the Witch," offers a perfect end point. io9 got a chance to talk to Chucky's creator, Don Mancini, to learn more about season three's themes and what's to come.Read more...

Apple Pay Later officially launched for all qualifying U.S. residents today, and is now available in the Wallet app on the iPhone, as first reported by MacRumors Tuesday. Users will now have the option to pay for purchases between $75 and $1,000 in four payments over six weeks with no interest, fees, or impact on...Read more...

After a few months of intense criticism over a policy that allowed schools to remove diverse books, Scholastic has had a change of heart. The massive publishing company, well known for setting up book fairs in schools across the country, had recently put in a policy forcing schools to opt-into stocking books with dive...Read more...

In yet another example of awkward branding, Space Force has unveiled a retrofuturistic painting depicting a confrontation in low Earth orbit, leaving us with lots to unpack.

You just dug deeper into your wallet for Netflix-so perhaps it's no surprise that Apple TV+ is now demanding the same. Almost a year to the day after its first price hike since its 2019 launch, Apple TV+ is increasing from $6.99 to $9.99 monthly; annual plans are jumping from $69 to $99.Read more...

The last we heard from George R.R. Martin's I'm done giving updates on Winds of Winter" updates on Winds of Winter, the author believed he'd hit about 75% of the way through writing the Song of Ice and Fire novel he's been updating us about for over a decade. Now? Ehhhh.

Ever since Elon Musk took over X, formerly known as Twitter, this time last year, plenty of decisions ranging from head-scratching to plain bad have been made. As the platform has seemingly done nothing but ostracize its user base, the data appears to show that the banks that lent Musk the money to purchase Twitter...Read more...

The shadow of Peter Parker hovers over every Spider-hero, and none more than Miles Morales. Since his debut in 2011, he's gradually gone from being one of many Spider-heroes to one of the most important Spiders in the entire Marvel line, positioned as the Nightwing to Peter Parker's Batman. With Marvel's Spider-Man 2, ...Read more...

Amazon is reportedly responsible for more injuries than previously thought, according to a new study published Wednesday. The retail giant employs one of the largest numbers of warehouse workers in the U.S., boasting of a workforce exceeding 700,000 people, but recent investigations questioned the safety and health of...Read more...

On Monday, Instagram announced it's testing a feed that only shows posts from verified accounts. This new way for businesses and creators to get discovered" is part of a broader push across the social media industry, where the apps are rolling out the blue-checked carpet to encourage people to pay for a boost in the...Read more...

A few of the biggest companies pushing AI, including the legacy Silicon Valley giants Google and Microsoft alongside new blood OpenAI and Anthropic, are coming together to push their own industry body as the main bastion of AI safety. These multi-billion dollar companies' first boon to the fledgling AI forum is a new...Read more...

The Five Nights at Freddy's crew talks meeting fan expectations. Hear Chris Pine's villain song from Disney's Wish. The Simpsons sets its latest Treehouse of Horror return. Plus, what's coming up as Doom Patrol nears its end. To me, my spoilers!

FTX Trading is examining restarting the crypto exchange with three bidders, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday. This comes nearly one year after the company filed for bankruptcy, and as founder Sam Bankman-Fried sits on trial for alleged fraud.

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Millions of Americans and their doctors are in the dark when it comes to early cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Southern California. A study out this week suggests that most general physicians vastly under-diagnose mild cognitive impairment among their patients, following another...Read more...

Marvel's Secret Invasion was a disappointment overall, but one of its high points was Olivia Colman-a performer who elevates everything she's cast in. The Oscar winner will team up with another similarly charismatic star, Dev Patel, for a very unusual-sounding new romance movie.Read more...

Halloween in Hollywood and the surrounding Los Angeles area is a frightfully fun destination for horror haunt enthusiasts looking for more than events based on the latest scary movie franchises.Read more...

Apple, once a perpetual thorn in the side of frustrated repair technicians across the country, now says it supports federal right-to-repair legislation. The Right to Repair movement's Darth Vader is continuing its surprising redemption arch.Read more...

Over the weekend, WorldCon announced the Hugo Award Winners in Chengdu, China, this year's host city for one of the oldest genre conventions in the world.Read more...

NASA is considering alternative ways to bring back samples from Mars after its budget and schedule for the sample return mission was deemed unrealistic in a recent report by an independent review board.Read more...

Archie might be best known for the world of Riverdale and its inhabitants, but the comics company has done much more genre twisting than occasionally turning Jughead into a werewolf, or the exploring the magical escapades of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In the days of its Red Circle imprint, the publisher was as much in...Read more...

Rumors of the metaverse's death overseas may have been a bit premature, even as headset-maker Pico seems to be in the doldrums of a rather anticlimactic year in VR. Word on the street was that ByteDance, the China-based company best known as the owner of TikTok, was looking to get out of the virtual reality game.Read more...