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Spirit Halloween is no stranger to being a punchline. The seasonal chain’s miraculous ability to colonize abandoned storefronts in the blink of an eye, its niche wares, and the way—every year—it disappears without a trace of glitter, fake blood, or wig hair left behind makes it ripe for internet jokes. And the trend…Read more...

In its latest effort to limit health misinformation, YouTube is trying to make it easier for users to identify and differentiate reliable, factual videos made by certified healthcare professionals from those made by wellness gurus and their ilk. Starting today, the platform will let doctors and nurses apply for…Read more...

The programming’s been on the wall for a while, but yesterday, as reported by fan sites like Brick Fanatics and Brickset, Lego announced that it will be discontinuing its Mindstorms robotics lineup at the end of the year, and only guaranteeing support for the accompanying mobile apps, where the robots can be…Read more...

After the finale of Moon Knight season one, fans of the Marvel Studios and Disney+ series got clear confirmation of another personality living in the body of Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), teasing that there is definitely more to the story. It’s been six months and still no official word, we don’t deserve it.Read more...

Aye-ayes, the scraggly, bug-eyed, spindly-fingered lemurs of Madagascar, have historically been demonized by humans for their unusual and unappealing anatomy. But the species is going to have to get an even better publicist, because one individual was recently caught on camera picking its nose and eating what came out.Read more...

A Tesla Cyberquad modeled for children was recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided the toy vehicle did not meet safety standards.Read more...

The Kia Challenge is a concerning social media trend that sees participants attempting to hijack the namesake car using a USB cable. The edgy challenge has turned tragic as the aftermath of a failed attempt in Buffalo left four teenagers dead.

Star Trek: Lower Decks has had a rough third season, with rare moments of eking out character growth cast under the shadow of a regressive feeling of pulling main characters traveling paths they’d already navigated. Its finale, for better or worse, at resets the show in some ways, so we can forget most of this season…Read more...

For as much as Facebook wants to say it’s not interested in politics, it just can’t seem to keep from getting its hand caught in the political cookie jar.Read more...

Facebook’s promise to advertisers is that its system is smart, effective, and easy to use. You upload your ads, fill out a few details, and Facebook’s algorithm does its magic, wading through millions of people to find the perfect audience.Read more...

Google has two Chromecast with Google TV dongles on the market, which look identical. But the first version, which comes in three colors, is technically the old one with 4K capabilities, while the new version was released a month ago and tops out at 1080p. There’s a $20 price difference between the two.

The countdown to the release of Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is on! If you’re avoiding any looks past the first trailer or avoiding seeing anything that happens in director Ryan Coogler’s follow up to Black Panther, don’t tempt yourself with the video below of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorn), a.k.a …Read more...

Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy barreled through the Caribbean and then up the Eastern seaboard, bringing floods and storm surges that destroyed homes and critical infrastructure. It was one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history, costing the country more than $81 billion, according to NOAA.Read more...

On Wednesday, Boeing said it’s taking a $190 million hit on its CST-100 Starliner, raising its total loss on the program to $883 million. The announcement comes at an awkward time, as Boeing slips behind SpaceX on NASA’s roster of private partners.Read more...

NASA’s InSight lander, a mission devoted to unlocking the secrets of the Martian interior, likely has just a few months left before its dust-covered solar panels stop being able to provide sufficient power. But the faltering lander’s instruments continue their work advancing our understanding of volcanology and…Read more...

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Everyone’s favorite insufferable billionaire is here to reassure the internet. Under his (pending) leadership, Twitter will not became a “free-for-all hellscape,” Elon Musk said in a tweet composed of screenshots on Thursday. What he’s seemingly forgotten, however, is that Twitter is already a hellscape.

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In the world of climate change, we’ll take all the good news we can get. The energy crisis kicked off by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year could represent a “historic turning point” for ending the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, the world’s top energy agency said this week.Read more...

AI image generators have exploded in popularity in recent months leading to a dizzying array of head scratching, data-crunching artworks from astronauts riding horses in space and illustrated raccoons playing tennis to more terrifying Seinfeld-inspired art concoctions. With spooky season in full swing, we wanted to…Read more...

Hit movies aren’t hits because only one specific audience goes to see them. They’re hits because all audiences go to see them. So to say any one genre is only for a certain demographic is already shockingly reductive. To say that when the history and existence of your company unequivocally proves it wrong, is…Read more...

After its Twitter account spewed links to fake, inflammatory, and racist stories on Thursday morning, The New York Post let readers know it had been hacked.Read more...

Popular social media site Instagram has banned popular pornography website Pornhub from the platform after the latter created another account following an earlier dismissal from Instagram last month.

“Disgusting.” If asked to give one work to describe the work of artist Alex Pardee, that would be it. The pop culture artist has a very distinct style that’s often overly graphic, whether that means with buckets of blood and guts or with an eye-popping palate of colors. And yet Pardee uses that trademark style in all …Read more...

Freddy Krueger has a new problem to worry about. Researchers say they might have found an improved way to fend off frightful nightmares: a dose of sound played during sleep. The method could boost the effectiveness of an existing therapeutic treatment for people with chronic nightmares.

There’s lots to be said about the era of streaming content as opposed to purchasing its corresponding physical counterpart. More specifically, in the world of streaming, consumers don’t really own anything. While this may take a load off your mind and keep you from having to alphabetically organize your DVD collection…Read more...

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...