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Joker: Folie à Deux Adds a Mystery Arkham Inmate
Superman & Lois gives Clark a supersuit upgrade in season three. Titania takes New York in new She-Hulk ads. Plus, what’s coming on Archer and the return of Kung Fu. Spoilers, away!
Goodbye to San Francisco, Self-Driving Cars, and Solitude
There is a loneliness to San Francisco. During the day, life bustles about in busy exercise. At night, the city abandons itself. The streets empty out. San Francisco is a city that sleeps—an early to bed, early to yoga city. If you are inclined to stay awake in the darkened hours, you will find yourself often in…Read more...
GoPro's Hero 11 Black is a Great Reintroduction to the Outdoors
GoPro’s Hero 11 Black is here, bringing with it not just a generational tech upgrade, but also new features like auto-highlight reels, which make capturing great looking footage easier than ever before.Read more...
DJI Returns to a Familiar Design for Its Third Action Camera
Although GoPro has strongly cemented itself as the defacto brand name when it comes to tiny mountable cameras that can take a beating, DJI has delivered some stiff competition in this space over the past few years, and with its new Osmo Action 3, it’s returning to a tried and true design that has more or less defined…Read more...
Northeastern Bomber Targeted Virtual Reality Club on Campus: Report
Police discovered a note railing against virtual reality and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the scene of a package explosion at Northeastern University in Boston on Tuesday night, according to CBS Boston. An unnamed 45-year-old man at the university suffered “minor hand injuries” from the explosion and a second package…Read more...
Jordan Peele's Nope Is Coming Home This Halloween—But You Can Watch It First on the Cloud
Bring Jean Jacket home with the Blu-ray and 4K release of Nope—the latest from the mind of modern horror master Jordan Peele, who’s made looking up at the sky a whole lot scarier lately.Read more...
Dig Into Thor: Love and Thunder With These Exclusive Shot Breakdowns
While Thor: Love and Thunder was more divisive than fans would have guessed a few months ago, there’s still plenty about it worth enjoying. Natalie Portman’s turn into the Mighty Thor. Christian Bale’s sinister performance as Gorr. The introduction of more gods such as Russell Crowe’s Zeus. And, of course, the true…Read more...
Wizards of the Coast Wants to Shut Down TSR for Bigotry
Citing concerns over racist and transphobic material, Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast is trying to take back an old game to prevent its publication, according to a report in Polygon. It’s a complicated situation, but the game, Star Frontiers New Genesis, is a reboot of a classic 1982 game with some…Read more...
Bankrupt Crypto Broker Celsius Has New Plan to Become Hot Again, Codenamed 'Kelvin'
Kelvin, as a temperature scale, uses “absolute zero” as its baseline. That lowest conceived temperature would effectively stop all particle activity due to a lack of any semblance of energy. That point of temperature has never been achieved, but failed crypto firm Celsius seems to want to get as close as it can to…Read more...
The Eggplant Emoji Makes You Less Likable According to New Report
Emojis make our lives a lot easier. From actually serving to represent how we’re feeling to being the punchline to an inside joke, emojis has revolutionized how we text, tweet, and communicate. With that, Adobe just released a trend report that surveyed 5,000 respondents from across the United States in order to …Read more...
Get Your Hands on One of Elon Musk's Family Jewels
You read that headline right. For a limited time only, you can purchase an emerald necklace allegedly derived from the Musk family jewel mine.
Meta's Combining Teams Responsible for Moderating Ads and User Content
Meta’s moving to combine two integrity teams in charge of moderating different types of content under one roof. The company says it’ll boost efficiency, while reports say the move is also part of an effort to cut down costs. The significant reorganizing comes as some workers continue to fear the prospect of potential…Read more...
Patreon Enacts Layoffs, Cutting 17% of Staff
Patreon is laying off about 80 employees, comprising 17% of the subscription platform’s staff. The news first came in an Instagram post from Jack Conte, the creator loyalty company’s CEO and in a blogpost on the company’s site, on Tuesday.
How to Pack a Go Bag for Climate Disasters
Climate change-fueled natural disasters, from wildfires to floods, are affecting more Americans every year. Many people are caught off guard by emergencies in their communities, but there are ways to prepare that can help you protect your life and health when the worst happens.
5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn't, About Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has a lot of weird baggage attached, from its connection to the controversial and divisive CD Projekt game to being the latest in the legacy of Studio Trigger. But Netflix’s latest anime acquisition has a lot to love... and a few things to love a little less.
China Accuses the NSA of Hacking a Top University to Steal Data
China claims that America’s National Security Agency used sophisticated cyber tools to hack into an elite research university on Chinese soil. The attack allegedly targeted the Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an (not to be confused with a California school of the same name), which is highly ranked in the…Read more...
No Such Thing as an 'Average Dog': How Pups Get Their Personalities
Alexandra Horowitz has been studying the inner lives of humanity’s best friend for about two decades, including in her current role as head of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College in New York. Since 2009, Horowitz has also been a book author, translating the latest findings from the field of canine science for…Read more...
Barbarian Director Has Batman Fanfic Ready to Go, Like Anytime
In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Zach Cregger, the writer-director of current horror sensation Barbarian, talks about some of the projects he’d like to work on next. In addition to an original feature he’s been slowly developing, he’s also working on a script that is “set in the DC Universe.” He also said that…Read more...
Whistleblower Tells Congress: Twitter ‘Doesn’t Know What Data It Has, Where It Lives, or Where It Came From’
Twitter received a shellacking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday after its ex-security chief Peiter Zatko told a room full of senators that the company is essentially an insecure hot mess infiltrated by more than one foreign government spy.Read more...
NASA Has a New Target Date to Launch SLS Megarocket
After two failed attempts to launch its mega Moon rocket, NASA is planning for a third go at its inaugural Artemis mission. The space agency is now hoping to test the rocket on September 21 and finally launch it to space six days later, with a backup opportunity in early October. That is, if Space Force agrees.
Alex Jones' Second Trial Over His Lies About Sandy Hook Attack Begins
InfoWars’ Alex Jones is in the throes of his second defamation trial regarding his infamous comments about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. While Jones was not in attendance, the trial began today in Connecticut.
Squid Game's Creator Has Some Thoughts on That Game Show Spin-off
Netflix hit Squid Game won a number of Emmys last night, including best lead in the drama category for Lee Jung-Jae and outstanding directing for the creator of the twisted South Korean series, Hwang Dong-hyuk. The latter won for the episode “Red Light, Green Light” and was on hand backstage to talk to press about the…Read more...
Every Netflix Game, Ranked
Netflix wants you to keep your account… No, Netflix NEEDS you to keep your account. So, in order to keep you around, the company needs to give you other reasons to paying your monthly tithe. And it seems to believe a pivot to mobile video games might do the trick.Read more...
Shocking Photos Show Spain's Punishing Drought
Parts of Spain this summer are experiencing the worst drought the country has seen in 1,200 years, as extreme heat and drought grip much of Europe.Read more...
Whoopsies: Intel Self-Leaks Upcoming 13th Gen i5, i7, i9 CPU Specs
Intel accidentally dropped details for its upcoming slate of desktop processors on its Canadian site, and though the company was quick to pull the specs, the Internet Archive has your back for those looking to see the original version.Read more...
Twitter Shareholders Officially Vote in Favor of Embattled Elon Musk Deal
Twitter’s stockholders have made their voices heard. They’ve officially voted in favor of the company’s $44 billion acquisition deal with Elon Musk. The vote result was announced in a very brief shareholder meeting on Tuesday, which lasted less than 10 minutes and concluded without a Q&A.Read more...
The 14 Best Reveals From the Obi-Wan Kenobi Documentary
Think of all the years fans were waiting for Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Think of all the thousands of times the actor was asked about it. This year, it finally happened. Obi-Wan Kenobi is now on Disney+ and thanks to a new documentary, fans can see what all those years of anticipation and uncertainty…Read more...
In Major Win for Gig Workers, Uber Agrees to Pay New Jersey $100 Million for Mischaracterizing Drivers as Contractors
Uber may have built its hailing empire, in part, by notoriously skirting past local laws and regulations, but at least one state’s finally forcing the company to pay up.Read more...
Man Who Sued Over Alleged 'Baby Shark' Torture Found Dead in Jail Cell
“Baby Shark,” the viral kids song, certainly is annoying. It is so annoying in fact that it was allegedly used to torture detainees in the Oklahoma County Detention Center. However, one of the inmates that brought these allegations to light, John Basco, was found unresponsive in his jail cell earlier this week.
Rick and Morty's Season 6 Premiere Is Now Streaming Free on YouTube
In the much-anticipated buildup to Rick and Morty’s season six premiere, Adult Swim released an interactive fan event where Wormageddon sculptures were set up across the globe, providing clues towards the next season of the animated show. With the season now underway, Adult Swim has released the first episode,…Read more...
What the Orion Nebula Looks Like to Webb Telescope Vs Hubble Telescope
The Webb Telescope recently imaged a region of the Orion Nebula associated with star birth, and the result is about what we’ve come to expect from the cutting-edge space observatory.Read more...
Class Begins in the First School for Good and Evil Trailer
Okay, yes, sure; this is a movie about kids who get whisked away from the normal world and stuck in a magical school taught by a plethora of A-list celebrity actors in which the heroes and the villains are rigorously defined. But if you can get certain wizards out of your head, the first trailer for Netflix’s movie…Read more...
NASA’s CAPSTONE Moon Probe Is in More Trouble Than We Realized
Controllers with the CAPSTONE mission are attempting to regain control of the Moon-bound probe, which is currently tumbling, experiencing temperature issues, and unable to use its solar panels to fully recharge its batteries.Read more...
Meta Dredges Sensitive Data for Over 100 Rival Companies While Still Claiming It Isn't a Monopoly
An ongoing Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Meta has claimed the tech giant has been anticompetitive. How does Meta respond? By demanding the sensitive data of hundreds of tech companies, including several of its biggest rivals and competitors.Read more...
GoldenEye 007 Is Coming to Nintendo Switch With Online Multiplayer, Xbox Game Pass Gets Remaster
The one question that’s been on every Nintendo fan’s mind ever since the company started porting its past hits to newer consoles is when GoldenEye 007, the N64's beloved first-person shooter, would show up again. After years of licensing and rights battles, we finally have an answer, and it’s even better than we could…Read more...
Internet Slang Becomes Legit
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Squid Game Makes History (Again), This Time at the Emmys
As Awards season continues, Squid Game supremacy is nigh. The Netflix-produced dystopian fiction show has continued to show up to award shows ready to eliminate the competition, and they have continually done so. The popularity of this show is unmatched, and frankly, they deserve every award.Read more...
Updates From Halloween Ends, Armor Wars, and More
Michael Giacchino says he’s somehow found time to score Marvel’s Werewolf by Night. Tiffany returns in new Chucky season 2 pictures. Plus, what’s coming on Star Trek: Lower Decks and Rick and Morty. Spoilers now!
Weird Hexagonal Diamonds Came From an Asteroid-Dwarf Planet Smashup
New research indicates that a rare form of diamond may originate in the burbling cores of distant worlds, arriving on Earth thanks to violent cosmic collisions.Read more...
The Cheapest Kindle Is Now Less Cheap, but It’s Got a Better Screen
If all you really care about is reading, you don’t need to spend more than $100 on an e-reader. Amazon’s newest entry-level Kindle is even easier on the eyes, thanks to an an upgraded screen, but with a $100 starting price, it’s slightly more expensive than its $90 predecessor (thanks, pandemic!). It’s even pricier if…Read more...
How To Set Up Guest Mode So Someone Else Can Use Your Android Phone
While you might have never realized it, your Android phone can support multiple user accounts in the same way Windows and macOS can—and although you’re probably not sharing your smartphone with too many people day to day, there is a Guest Mode feature available than can be helpful if you ever need to lend your phone…Read more...
GM's Cruise to Launch Robotaxis in Austin and Phoenix by End of 2022
Cruise will launch its autonomous taxi service in Phoenix and Austin before the end of 2022, according to Kyle Vogt, the CEO of the driverless car company. And Vogt promises that his company is planning to expand rapidly in 2023 if everything goes to plan.Read more...
Speak No Evil's Director Explains Why He Made Such a Shocking Movie
Danish import Speak No Evil was one of the standouts at this year’s Sundance Film Festival—anyone who saw it then is likely still traumatized by it. Elegant filmmaking propels its story of two families who meet on vacation, hit it off, and decide to visit again... with decidedly less pleasant results. With Speak No…Read more...
Netflix's New Anime Exception Promises Sci-Fi Horror Galore
Space is a reliably terrifying place, but things elevate to a new level of “Oh hell no” in Netflix anime series Exception. With Earth in the rearview mirror, a terraforming mission sets out for a distant planet, but the mission soon goes dangerously—nay, monstrously—awry. Check out the trailer here!Read more...
Batgirl's Brendan Fraser Wants to Work for Directors, Not Streamers
Some people might be surprised to learn that Brendan Fraser (yes, The Mummy’s Brendan Fraser) was set to make his feature-length DC Universe debut in Batgirl. The actor, who is currently garnering Oscar buzz for his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, was set to take on the role of Firefly, a pyromaniac…Read more...
Biden Administration Seeks Global Ban on Anti-Satellite Weapons
While speaking at the National Space Council meeting on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the U.S. will introduce a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly to call on other countries to refrain from conducting anti-satellite missile tests.Read more...
Twitter's Servers Reportedly Went Down During Extreme Heat Wave
Last Monday, Sacramento reached a scalding high of 113 degrees Fahrenheit, smashing the previous daily record of 108. The same day, a Twitter data center located in the California state capital failed, according to a report from CNN that cites a leaked internal company email.
Disney Animation Marks 100 Years by Celebrating Its Own Wishing Star
It’s an important Disney character you probably never thought too much about: the star, as in the “When You Wish Upon a Star” that Jiminy Cricket sings about, the star that Princess Tiana looks up to ask for her palace restaurant, and the star that Simba gazes at while missing his father. Now, the star is getting an…Read more...
Leaked Report From Instagram Claims 'Most Reels Users Have No Engagement Whatsoever'
Instagram looks a lot more like TikTok as of late, but that radical metamorphosis and new focus on short-form video hasn’t translated into TikTok’s ludicrous viewership numbers.Read more...
Seattle Had the Worst Air Quality of Any Major City in the World This Weekend
The air quality in Seattle, Washington was bad enough make the city the most polluted in the world on Saturday, amid ongoing wildfires. Out of around 90 major cities, the Pacific Northwest metropolis reached the top of the worst list, according to IQAir’s Air Quality Index (AQI). The Index value for Seattle peaked at…Read more...
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