When the BBC announced the deal to bring Doctor Who to Disney+ exclusively outside the UK yesterday, they strictly said that the deal was simply for distribution rights. But now it seems that that might not be the case... and Doctor Who might suddenly be getting co-produced by Disney.Read more...

Mark Zuckerberg firmly believes that—when it comes to his leg-less, blank-eyed, poorly-rendered chalk-drawing of a virtual world known as the Meta metaverse—someday soon, he’ll be the one laughing. Or at least, that’s the gist of what he told investors in his company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday.

Amazon, a company famously known for its tact and grace when dealing with workplace hardships said this week it would start placing puppy paw print icons on delivery routes days after one of its drivers was allegedly mauled to death while delivering a package.Read more...

Jurnee Smollett teases the future of her Black Canary movie. Could there be an all-women-starring Fast & Furious on the way? There is, somehow, a return for Sausage Party on the cards. Plus, more looks at the next The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror special. Spoilers now!

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft got its first view of the Earth-Moon system one year after launching from its home planet to explore a distant swarm of asteroids. The spacecraft captured beautiful, and somewhat daunting, images of Earth and its natural satellite as it whizzed past for a gravitational assist.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is almost here. That sentence alone feels like a miracle. Though the 2018 original grossed well over $1 billion and gave Marvel Studios its first Best Picture nomination, the road to the sequel was anything but smooth. The tragic loss of star Chadwick Boseman was the first, and biggest,…Read more...

Tens of thousands of tech employees in jobs previously thought to be secure and high-paying have had to pack their bags in recent months. They’re seeking out new positions as a downturn in the wider economy hits the tech industry especially hard. SoundCloud, one of the leading music streaming platforms favored by…Read more...

Nearly 140 rockets have flown to space this year, with payloads destined for all sorts of destinations. The vast majority of payloads are deposited into Earth or Earth-related orbits, of which many types exist. Here’s a guide to the various celestial circuits that host human technology, from ones close to home to…Read more...

Elon Musk, who’s reportedly on track to finalize his purchase of Twitter this week, doesn’t actually plan to cut the social media company’s staff by 75%, according to a new report from Bloomberg News. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be significant pain at the social media company after Musk shells out $44 billion in…Read more...

It seems the richest man in the world is not without problems.Read more...

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Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury about the drive for personal revenge through the medium of giant robots? Yes. Is it about the gender dynamics of space exploration defined by economics over environment? Yes. Is it about space lesbians? Hopefully, yes. But right now, it’s also about an anti-capitalist…Read more...

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not use certain Mighty Bliss heating pads because the devices can cause electric shocks, skin burns, rashes, or irritation. For a product that claims to treat pain, that sure is the opposite of relief, and, while we’re at it, bliss.Read more...

It’s no secret that hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion is a huge pop culture stan. Her music videos like for “Sweetest Pie” are filled with horror motifs, she dons anime cosplay on stage and social posts dedicated to her love of genre (she knows her shit). There’s even a horror screenplay in the works from the…Read more...

It took a while, but the Peloton app is finally available for Android smartwatches. If you’re sporting the Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5 and are a Peloton subscriber, check the Play Store to install it.

A new investigation from tech accountability group The Tech Transparency Project found nearly 200 different ads on Facebook and Instagram that it claims violate the company’s own rules prohibiting ads that “promote the sale or use of weapons, weapon modification accessories, ammunition, or explosives.” Those posts…Read more...

Last year, in a public stand following January 6th, Amazon pledged to stop its corporate PAC contributions to politicians who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.“Given the unacceptable attempt to undermine a legitimate democratic process, the Amazon PAC has suspended contributions to any Member of…Read more...

China rolled out its Long March 5B rocket on Tuesday in anticipation of its upcoming liftoff to place the third and final piece of the Tiangong space station in orbit. It’s all very exciting, but an out-of-control core module will likely result, as was the case on three previous occasions.

The man behind one of the most well-known and profitable dark web marketplaces has been arraigned on charges related to its operation after years of attempts to prosecute him, according to federal officials. Daniel Kaye, 34, of London, is alleged to be the administrator of The Real Deal, an underworld bazaar that,…Read more...

Deadpool movies aren’t just gross out on screen, apparently they’re gross during preparation too. In a new interview, Hugh Jackman discussed his excitement over putting the claws back on to bring Wolverine back for Deadpool 3. And, as he prepares, apparently he’s not making any friends during his Broadway show.Read more...

Nations are supposed to be doing everything they can to stave off catastrophic climate change, but a new report reveals that we’re not hitting the marks we need to. Not even close. We are speeding toward climate disaster, according to the report from the United Nations. Unless countries worldwide commit to much larger…Read more...

In the wake of Kanye West’s antisemitic and white supremacist tirades, people aren’t exactly eager to stream his music anymore, with several brands and celebrities severing ties with him. While there’s no clear indication that his music is taking a hit on streaming platforms like Apple Music or Spotify, Billboard…Read more...

Miniatures are back in style, and brands are capitalizing on it. My inner child is squealing with delight over all the cuteness. My tiny smartphone collection will look adorable in this tiny Trader Joe’s tote bag, released this week.

Oni: Thunder God’s Tale a new children’s television show from creator Dice Tsutsumi and Tonko House, the powerhouse team behind the Oscar-nominated film The Dam Keeper. A touching story unfolds cross four animated episodes, addressing the meaning of family, how to build a supportive community, and how we find our…Read more...

The Department of Homeland Security has its eyes online. Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, the agency took to Twitter to monitor the public response, according to a report from Bloomberg that references internal DHS emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

Unlike cruising down the sidewalk on roller skates that come with a bit of a learning curve, the Moonwalkers are supposedly as easy to use as the moving sidewalks that whisk you down a long airport terminal. You just strap them to your feet and go for a stroll, while enjoying a considerable boost in speed.Read more...

Is new DC Entertainment head honcho James Gunn already making moves? The Hollywood Reporter says no, but it certainly feels timely that one day after the announcement that Gunn would head up all things DC for Warner Bros. Discovery that the long-in-development Green Lantern TV series would pivot to star John Stewart,…Read more...

Nothing’s first product was a pair of wireless earbuds called the Ear (1) that managed to deliver on an impossible level of hype with excellent performance and solid features for $99. With the company’s equally hyped smartphone now out in the wild, Nothing is returning to earbuds once again with a follow-up called the…Read more...

Sony has long claimed to offer industry-leading autofocus with its Alpha line, including big updates to the eye-tracking algorithm in the A7R IV announced three years ago. But the company is about to make a quantum leap forward with its new A7R V—the first Sony camera to include an AI processing chip that can help…Read more...

Officials at Apple’s largest assembly plant for iPhones in China are scrambling to contain a small, but noticeable covid-19 outbreak spreading amongst its workers.Read more...

Into the Spider-Verse is getting Miles his own tie-in Air Jordans. Jennifer Tilly gets murderously into party-planning in a new Chucky clip. The Simpsons goes full anime in a new teaser for this year’s Treehouse of Horror. Plus, another new look at the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Spoilers now!

Apple released an update to its payment guidelines Monday, demanding that apps use the company’s In-App Purchases tool for “boosts” and promoted posts, which means Apple will take a 30% cut of sales. The move seems to be another policy squarely aimed at Meta (formerly known as Facebook).Read more...

India’s competition regulator is fining Google $113 million over anti-competitive practices with its app store Google Play, according to a press release from the Competition Commission of India. Specifically, authorities in India believes app developers should be allowed to use payment processors of third parties…Read more...

It’s almost the big weekend! Here’s your last chance to be featured in our annual costume show on Halloween this upcoming Monday. So if you’re going to an epic party, parade, out for candy, or staying in but dressing up, send us your pop-culture inspired costumes.Read more...

Venmo users unsure what to do with that extra change sitting in their account now have a new option: they can blow it on nonsense from Amazon.Read more...

House Targaryen may think they have ‘em tamed, but as the House of the Dragons finale amply demonstrated, a dragon’s gonna do what a dragon’s gonna do. It was a satisfying sight for Game of Thrones fans who’ve been waiting years to see a proper dragon brawl, so the people behind the HBO franchise didn’t take any…Read more...

We’ve all been there—you want to get totally sloshed but you don’t have the energy to get off the couch. The solution? Make the debauched decision to order alcohol straight to your apartment like some sort of moral pervert. Yes, dear friends, there is an app for that—and it’s in a bit of trouble right now.

Twitter has seen better days, according to a report from Reuters, which cites the social media company’s own research.

Marvel’s streaming shows and movies may still steal the majority of the headlines, but the DC Extended Universe is finally giving the MCU a run for its money—something that’s bound to increase now that James Gunn is running the show. The DCEU’s myriad projects stretch far beyond superhero mainstays Batman, Superman,…Read more...

Europe has turned a surprising corner in preparation for the continent’s much-discussed impending energy crisis. The European Union now has more liquefied natural gas than it needs, according to reports from Bloomberg and the New York Times.

When Apple launches a software update on the iPhone, everyone gets it simultaneously. But on the Android side of things, it’s dependent on individual manufacturers. For instance, Samsung’s Android 13 update wasn’t announced until two weeks ago, nearly two months after Google debuted it for the Pixel devices. It’s only…Read more...

Kanye West, or Ye, as he’d like to be called, is a man that needs no introduction, for better or for worse, but the rapper and fashion designer is facing consequences for his antisemitic actions over the past few weeks. This latest round of backlash against West began when he posted an image wearing a “White Lives…Read more...

Ancient bacteria could have survived just beneath the Martian surface for much longer than previously thought, according to a new study published today in Astrobiology.Read more...

There you have it: James Gunn (The Suicide Squad) will lead DC films, TV, and animation over at Warner Bros. Discovery. According to the Hollywood Reporter, he has been named a part of the leadership for the comic book franchises with producer Peter Safran (Peacemaker), both serving under the title of co-chairs and…Read more...

The season of Cobra Kai crossovers is here, and this time it’s the turn of similarly crossover-manic teens with attitude to do so. Hasbro has announced its latest Power Rangers mashup is bringing two greats together in the holiest of martial arts matrimonies.

Shutterstock’s leaning all the way into AI generated stock photos and wants to throw a bone to the measly meat bags that made it possible.Read more...

When we first meet Leo Guidry, the main character of Head Wounds: Sparrow—a new graphic novel developed by Oscar Isaac, written by Brian Buccellato, illustrated by Christian Ward, and created by Robert Johnson and John Alvey—he’s not much of a hero. He’s a crooked cop in New Orleans who seems more interested in…Read more...

Scientists in Australia believe that they’ve discovered the centuries-old origins of a rare form of childhood epilepsy caused by a genetic mutation: a single common ancestor who lived in Britain roughly 800 years ago. The find is especially notable because hereditary conditions of this kind typically don’t survive for…Read more...

The scariest part of Palo Alto used to be the number of failed tech startups, until now. Last week, authorities dug up a car in the backyard of a Silicon Valley mansion which only led to more questions about the car’s contents and owner.

Finding the holiday spirit becomes a mission in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Another Marvel Studios special presentation takes us back into the MCU for another side quest, this time with familiar heroes for the holidays after introducing new ones in Halloween’s Werewolf by Night.