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James Cameron's Aliens is one of the great sequels of all time. Heck, it might be one of the greatest movies of all time. And, in the almost 40 years since its release, moments, images, and characters from the film have cemented themselves in the pantheon of pop culture.Read more...

With House of the Dragon's return coming in a few short months, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight having just cast its Dunk and Egg, Game of Thrones fans might be curious about the status of Kit Harington's long-teased Jon Snow spin-off. We finally have an update, and it's not looking good for our...Read more...

We were hoping for something like this to happen. For a brief moment yesterday, the Sun waved to us from afar, telling us that it's in the midst of a vibrant and dynamic phase of its 11-year cycle when solar eruptions and other phenomena are at their peak and more likely to occur.

The age of gaming laptops has truly come into its own. In the last few years, the biggest PC makers have managed to get their gaming-minded brands to such a state you can probably find a good-quality portable gaming machine for almost any budget (so long as you don't mind spending close to $1,000 or likely much more...Read more...

It's been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props, ludicrously valuable comics, and much-sought-after vintage toys. Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way...Read more...

A 108-page deposition of Elon Musk went public on Monday, as first reported on by HuffPost. The deposition occurred on March 28, where the billionaire discussed his strange alternate X accounts. One of the accounts filed in the case is @ermnmusk, according to HuffPost, which has long suspected to be a Musk burner...Read more...

It's not quite the same as seeing Dune: Part Two in glorious IMAX, but there's something to be said for getting to watch the nearly three-hour sci-fi epic from your own couch. You can rewind the sandworm scenes, pause to refill your popcorn bucket... and enjoy the many extras that come with this home release.Read more...

The natural world is full of wonder. Life thrives in its every corner, from the abyssal depths of the oceans to the loftiest heights above Earth's mountains. Thankfully, nature photographers capture Earth's biodiversity in intimate detail, which is fully on display in the winning images from the World Nature...Read more...

Update: April 9, 1:20 p.m. ET: The triple-core rocket blasted off today on time, in what appears to be a successful launch and deployment.

After leaving us dangling off a White House cliff just before Halloween, Chucky returns tomorrow to finish out its third season. More mayhem awaits in Washington, D.C. for Chucky and the teens who're desperate to take him down, not to mention Tiffany, stuck on Texas' Death Row. Plus, Chucky's still facing a new kind...Read more...

Just as screenshotting on an iPad works, screen recording is a great way to capture the action on your tablet. Unlike a screenshot, a screen recording can get ongoing activity for a relatively longer time instead of capturing just a static image. Another good thing about screen recordings is that they also capture...Read more...

There've been plenty of Star Wars games, from shooters and racers to action-adventures and even dancing games. But you know what we haven't in game form? Heists, which is what makes the upcoming (and very promising) Star Wars Outlaws from Massive Entertainmentso exciting: criminals traveling the galaxy, pulling off...Read more...

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Dune Part Two has been a huge hit, and perhaps only one thing could eclipse it in infamy: the viral AMC sandworm popcorn bucket that had everyone talking... and doing other things. Looking back, it appears the theater chain/increasing novelty popcorn holder vendor might have done things very differently if it knew it...Read more...

People have always been dubious about the safety of microwave ovens. I came across a microwave that kept whirring and spinning even with the door wide open - it simply wouldn't turn off. The microwave was promptly kicked to the curb, but I started to wonder: should I be concerned for my safety?

When Disney created Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at its theme parks, the aim was to let fans step into Star Wars. This happened both literally, by people moving their bodies through the area, but also figuratively, because everything happening in the land took place in the overall Star Wars canon.Read more...

Amazon really wants you to watch Fallout this week. Like, really: originally, the streamer announced its plans to venture to the wastelands on April 12. Then, about a month ago, it bumped that up to April 11. Now, with just a few days to go, its decided to kick you out of the vault a a day earlier.Read more...

Every website you visit installs trackers onto your computer and slows it down subtly. These are called cookies and cached data, which work to track your activity if you regularly visit the same site. Just like on the iPad or iPhone, your favorite browser on your Mac or MacBook isn't immune to these issues, so you...Read more...

The best pair of wireless earbuds do more than sound great. They're supposed to be comfortable, offer intuitive controls that are easy to navigate, sport an efficient mic, and have a battery that lasts sufficiently long. This is just the bare minimum. Features like water and dust resistance, noise cancelation,...Read more...

During its early years of formation, the Moon may have undergone a dramatic process as a dense layer of material sunk deeper into its interior, mixed with the lunar mantle, and made its way back to settle on the surface.Read more...

It's no secret that TikTok has been working on a new photo-sharing app to compete with Instagram and grow its social media empire. While one may look at TikTok's success and deduce the task will be a piece of cake if the purported name of the new app, TikTok Notes," is indeed correct, the company has a long way to go.Read more...

Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the surviving family members of an Apple engineer who died in a crash in 2018, according to a report from CNN. The engineer's family blamed Tesla's Autopilot technology for the deadly crash, a charge Tesla denied.Read more...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's vampire project keeps growing its stunning cast. James Gunn casts doubts on ever returning to Brightburn. Deadpool and Wolverine merch teases a few peculiar variants. Plus, Star Wars: The Bad Batch teases a big chase in this week's episode. Spoilers now!

Tim Burton's Beetlejuice introduced the blueprint for cinematic meta agents of chaos into pop culture long before Disney's Genie from Aladdin or the MCU's Deadpool and Loki. Without much of a mythology, save for some comparisons to trickster entities of folklore and classic lit like Puck from Shakespeare's AMidsummer...Read more...

If you were to make a list of people you'd expect to make a gritty, grounded, realistic, political thriller-slash-war movie, Alex Garland wouldn't be on it. From his earliest work writing movies such as 28 Days Later and Sunshine to his directorial efforts such as Ex Machina and Annihilation, Garland has almost...Read more...

Grok, the AI tool available to paying subscribers on X and adored by Elon Musk, generated another fake news story based on jokes Monday. And while this latest story about Monday's solar eclipse isn't as dire as last week's inaccurate news" that Iran had launched an attack on Israel, it still proves Grok has a long...Read more...

Everyone knows David Lynch as the big name behind Twin Peaks, but his co-creator Mark Frost knows just as many secrets about the town that's both wonderful and strange. In a new interview, he talked about the pressure he and Lynch felt about resolving the show's central mystery-as well as its Showtime revival and what...Read more...

The highly anticipated Great North American Solar Eclipse finally happened, spreading brief darkness across the continent and revealing the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.Read more...

The Israeli assault on Gaza has sparked conflict at companies throughout the world. At Google, a company that has often tried to foster a public reputation of openness, the war seems to have sparked a growing number of staff to protest or quit.

General Grievious' first appearance is a momentous turning point in Star Wars history. After Genndy Tartakovsky's stunning Clone Wars animated series had given fans chapter after chapter of the Jedi at their apex, performing feats unlike anything seen in Star Wars on screen, a metal monster was here to humble them.

If you've been feeling especially stuffy and sneezy lately due to your pollen allergies, you're not alone. Pollen seasons have been growing longer over the years in many parts of the world, the U.S. included. And while there may be several factors behind this trend, climate change is one of the largest culprits....Read more...

In the past two decades appreciation for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has grown strong with the Force. Between new and maturing fans who grew up on the prequel trilogy, love for Anakin, Padme, Obi-Wan, and the other characters has elicited demand for merch from a Star Wars era not as well represented as...Read more...

Elon Musk spent the weekend embroiled in a war of words with the government of Brazil, which has reportedly opened an investigation into the X owner's refusal to police misinformation on the social media site. And while Musk insists the battle is all about free speech," that argument falls apart pretty quickly when...Read more...

Every once in while, Lego will get a crack at a collaboration it's never done before and go all out like it'll never get to do so ever again. Few sets in recent history have felt like that quite like the company's big 50th birthday bash for Dungeons & Dragons. io9 gathered a party of one to take a crack at the Red...Read more...

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Archaeologists digging through a field in Lincolnshire, England, may have found a 1,300-year-old hermitage on the site of a much more ancient henge.Read more...

It really is turning out to be the year of the sinister baby, what with Immaculate, The First Omen, and now Evil's bundle of terrifying joy bursting out into the world. Alas, this season four trailer means the end of Evil-one of the most entertaining (and scary!) shows out there-is upon us, but we still have 14 new...Read more...

If there's one thing comic book fans can agree on, it's that just because a character is dead doesn't mean they can't return for more adventures. There could be a prequel, a miraculous resurrection, a version from another universe... there's no limit, really. So when Robert Downey Jr. starts talking about maybe playin...Read more...

Our first big look at The Acolyte last month brought with it the news that just one character from the High Republic transmedia era would make the leap from books to live-action, with Rebecca Henderson taking on novel hero Vernestra Rwoh. But now we have a better picture of how the show will use her... and examine the...Read more...

CinemaCon 2024 is upon us. Another chance for Hollywood to show the most important people in their business, the people who own the movie theaters, what they have in store, and how they're all going to make a lot of money.Read more...

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Good news from a camera trap in the Javan jungle: the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros population has a new member, based on an image of a calf captured by a camera trap last month, AFP reports.Read more...

Sometimes when you have a history moment in space exploration, it's best to have a backup. Doubly so when the director you get to film your totally-not-a-hoax backup is hardly Stanley Kubrick.

We've all been there. Sometimes something gets jammed in the works, the proverbial tubes get clogged, and the app you were using on your Mac or MacBook is no longer responding. First and foremost, you should simply quit out and restart the app, but if you're having trouble there are a few simple things you can do to...Read more...

OpenAI reportedly transcribed more than one million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4, according to The New York Times on Saturday. The report comes just days after YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said transcribing YouTube videos for AI training would be a clear violation" of its policies in a Bloomberg interview.Read more...

Get a look at Netflix's new werewolf adaptation, Family Pack. American Horror Story: Delicate teases what's to come. Plus, what's next on Ninja Kamui. Spoilers, away!

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that was forced to return to its point of origin after the cowling, or covering, on one of its engines fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap of the aircraft.Read more...

The lurid horror tale that began in 2022 with Ti West's 1980s Texas slasher X, then jumped back in time later that year with farm-girl nightmare Pearl, will come to an end this summer with MaXXXine-a sequel to X that sees Mia Goth's character breaking into Hollywood. And as the first trailer reveals, to nobody's...Read more...

Using your iPad as a second screen for your Mac is a great way to enhance productivity. For instance, if you're editing a film, you can view your content in full screen on your Mac and use your iPad for the editing panels. Or you can make use of Apple Pencil functionality on your iPad and use your Mac to display your...Read more...