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If you've always wanted to see more of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, your time has arrived: Five Nights at Freddy's will soon be both in theaters and streaming on Peacock, offering an entertaining if imperfect expansion on the popular Five Nights at Freddy's video game franchise.Read more...

Meta is once again showing the limits of its own Supreme Court's policy recommendations. This time, the disagreement centers around the ways users can post about certain drugs like ketamine on Facebook and Instagram. These drugs, which can straddle the line between recreational and therapeutic use, can run right up...Read more...

You can now treat your cough, cold, and flu with Amazon Clinic, the company's latest expansion into the healthcare space Wednesday that begs the question: Why is Amazon now my doctor?Read more...

There's no weirder, more Doctor Who thing than the fact that right now you can't go back and watch the last appearance of this year's big 60th anniversary villain-the Toymaker, now played by Neil Patrick Harris-57 years ago because 75% of that story doesn't actually exist anymore. But that could at least change in...Read more...

Back in Star Trek: Lower Decks' first season three years ago, it took a few episodes in before the show began to explore what it really meant to borrow its entire name and premise from the iconic TNG episode. In the years since, it's gone on to explore that idea more holistically, but now it's back to really dig into...Read more...

Motorola revealed a quite interesting phone prototype at the Lenovo Tech World 2023 that's turning heads and wrists. This bendable smartphone has a flexible display that can wrap around your wrist like a watch.

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. Now, one year later, there is clear data indicating that those decisions have done next to nothing except destroy the once massive and respected platform's...Read more...

As the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy begins celebrating a string of landmark anniversaries over the next few years, and Warner Bros. remains eager to delve too greedily and too deep into getting what it can out of the franchise, there's at least one way we all get to win: absurdly priced Lord of the...Read more...

A car-sized rotorcraft is getting ready to soar through the thick atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon. Before it's ready to explore the possible habitability of the bizarre methane-soaked world, Dragonfly was put to the test here on Earth, flying through intense wind tunnels that simulate the alien conditions on...Read more...

Following an in-flight anomaly during an Electron launch in September, Rocket Lab has been granted FAA authorization to resume its launch operations, with an anticipated return this quarter.

When her high-school crush dies, a lonely teen digs him up and reanimates him-what could go wrong? The neon-soaked, blood-splattered, very hairspray-filled first trailer for Lisa Frankenstein (written by Jennifer's Body scribe Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for Juno) promises ghoulish hijinks galore.Read more...

Winter Vivern, believed to be a Belarus-aligned hacker, attacked European government entities and a think tank starting on Oct. 11, according to an Ars Technica report Wednesday. ESET Research discovered the hack that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube, a webmail server with millions of users, and allowed...Read more...

Apple bringing double-tap gesturing to its WatchOS 10.1 today, which means you can use it on the Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches.

Our Flag Means Death has just wrapped up its sophomore season, and it's time to say goodbye to our favorite pirates for, well, at least another year. Streaming service MAX hasn't renewed the workplace comedy/action-adventure show for a third season, but if the numbers are anything to go by, they would be foolish not...Read more...

When the McDonalds ice cream machine is not perpetually broken, there's nothing quite like a McFlurry to bring you joy. While you'll still be able to enjoy the tasty treat, you'll no longer be able to eat it with its iconic, chunky plastic spoon. After almost three decades, the fast food chain is swapping out the...Read more...

A bubble of coolant leaked out of a radiator attached to the International Space Station (ISS), jeopardizing an ongoing spacewalk by two Russian cosmonauts on Wednesday.Read more...

Hyundai said Wednesday it's pushing an anti-theft software update for select vehicles targeted by thieves using the viral TikTok Kia Challenge." Both Kia and Hyundai car thefts started to spike in the summer of 2022 after thieves realized they lacked engine immobilizers and anti-theft technology that is standard in...Read more...

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...