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The First Marvel Comic Just Sold for Over $2 Million
When you talk about the all-time most valuable comics, a few instantly come to mind. Superman’s first appearance in 1938's Action Comics #1, Batman’s first appearance in 1939's Detective Comics #27, and Spider-Man’s first appearance in 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15 are probably the most well-known. But a lesser-known but…Read more...
Residente's New Music Video Offers a Brutal Take on American Imperialism
Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper Residente’s latest song, “This is Not America,’’ is an anthem for people who understand that imperialism and forced immigration cannot be separated from environmental issues.
Russian Court Says Meta Is "Extremist Organization"
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SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal Would Force Firms to Tell Investors the Truth About Emissions
Companies looking to trade on Wall Street may soon have to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and other climate-related risks to prospective investors.Read more...
Christina Ricci Is Actually Returning for Tim Burton's Wednesday
Let the Riccissance continue! After dazzling in Yellowjackets and scene-stealing in The Matrix Resurrections, Christina Ricci has finally joined a project she all but made possible. Ricci has joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming Tim Burton series Wednesday, which stars Scream’s Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, a…Read more...
Morbius Really Wants You to Know That It Will Have Spider-Man Connections
Though the upcoming film Morbius has been delayed more times than you probably remember, it might actually be coming out at the perfect time. The film opens April 1 (which seems like an April Fools’ joke but actually isn’t), making it the first Spider-Man universe film to open after the wild success of Spider-Man: No…Read more...
RIP Comet Leonard, a Bright Visitor in a Dark Time
Leonard will not be making its next 80,000-year-long journey around the Sun, as the mile-wide comet appears to have disintegrated in late February.
Microsoft Investigating Potential LAPSUS$ Hack After Sensitive Screenshot Leak
Microsoft may be the latest victim of a hacking group that has infiltrated some of the world’s largest tech companies in recent months.
Riverdale Has Somehow Gone Even More Off the Deep End
Riverdale has a long history of being A Whole Ass Lot, but somehow the series has managed to even top “hey we’re just creating an Archie multiverse now” with its recent horror-tinged event crossover with Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. If you thought last night’s episode would be a return to... what’s considered normal…Read more...
Russian Court Says Meta Is, in Fact, Just as Bad as ISIS
Facebook owner Meta has officially become “extremist organization” in the Russian government’s eyes after a judge upheld a lawsuit by state prosecutors.Read more...
Supernatural Prequel The Winchesters Just Cast Sam and Dean's Parents
The whole journey of Supernatural began with Dean and Sam, played by Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, learning about their parents. And though things went way beyond that over the subsequent decade, a new show, The Winchesters, is bringing Supernatural back to those roots, and now the two actors playing those roles…Read more...
Cosmic Rays and Perturbed Boulders Suggest First People to Reach Americas Came by Coast
The opening of the ice-free corridor that linked Beringia to the North American interior happened potentially thousands of years after the first human migrations to the continent, according to new evidence. Scientists say this finding should bolster the idea that ancient humans traveled to the Americas along a coastal…Read more...
Android Users Can Now Scrub 15-Minutes of Search History With Just a Tap
Google wants you to know that Android is so secure, it has a Men In Black-style memory eraser for your search queries.
Betty Gilpin Will Play a Nun Fighting a Powerful AI in Damon Lindelof's Mrs. Davis
All they had to say was “Betty Gilpin (Glow, The Tomorrow War) is back in fighting mode” and we were in, but it gets better from there. Peacock has announced that in Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof’s Mrs. Davis, Gilpin is set to play a nun who takes on a powerful artificial intelligence. Yes, we’ll take the Liberty…Read more...
Yes, Apple Services Are Down Right Now
Apple is experiencing massive technical difficulties, and widespread reports of outages for its various services are flooding the internet.Read more...
Loki Loses Writers Guild Award, Universe Saved in Process
Awards season hit a high note this weekend as multiple guilds and groups gave awards leading up to the grand finale, the Oscars, which happen this coming Sunday. One of the biggest to do so was the Writers Guild of America—and apparently one specific category literally saved the world, at least according to a certain …Read more...
You Are Not My Mother Offers a Gripping Blend of Teen Angst and Supernatural Terror
Writing last week’s list of Irish horror movies, timed for St. Patrick’s Day viewing, made me realize just how many of those films are fascinated with changeling folklore. New release You Are Not My Mother is no exception, though it elevates itself by enveloping its characters in some particularly potent real-world…Read more...
Most Medical Debt Is Getting Wiped From Americans' Credit Reports
Medical debt is an albatross hung around the necks of Americans—but some relief is on the way. Over the weekend, three of the country’s major credit reporting agencies announced they would soon remove most medical debt from their calculation of credit reports, along with other reforms. The decision was preceded by a…Read more...
The Original Maker of Transformers Toys Wants to Launch a Moon Rover That Looks Like BB-8
Although 12 astronauts have walked on the moon, there are still lots of places to explore on our nearest celestial neighbor. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has developed a lunar lander for an upcoming mission that will deploy a rover that was jointly developed with TakaraTomy: a company best known for creating…Read more...
10 Tips To Make You a Photoshop Elements Expert
When it comes to powerful photo editing software developed by Adobe, Photoshop isn’t your only option: There’s also Photoshop Elements, the stripped-down, simpler, and more affordable version of the same software. Photoshop will set you back $10 a month, but Photoshop Elements is available for a one time purchase of…Read more...
Moon Knight's British Accent Was Oscar Isaac's Idea
Oscar Isaac’s multilayered role on Moon Knight requires him to be many things—the vengeful titular hero, hardboiled mercenary Marc Spector, and then perhaps most challengingly of all, a British Man. But it turns out that last aspect wasn’t always the case. Well, at least in terms of where he came from.
Apple's New iPhone SE Is the Cheapest Way to Ditch Android
It’s been a long time since I’ve handled an iPhone—ten years, to be exact. So much has changed within the walled garden ecosystem, but so much has improved, too.
Apple Just Nerfed Its Own App to Screw Over Google TV Users
The Apple TV app on both Google TV and Android TV no longer has an option to purchase or rent movies or TV shows, fueling speculation that Apple has intentionally removed the function to avoid Google’s 30% commission fees.
More Rumors About the Future of Legendary's Monsterverse
The Barbie movie continues to expand its cast. Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk discusses some surprising ideas for season two. Plus, more info on the Gremlins animated series, and what’s coming on Outlander and Charmed. Spoilers now!
Upgraded Self-Playing Piano Can Talk Like a Human and Play the World's Most Impossibly Complex Songs
Encountering a self-playing piano for the first time is enough to blow a six-year-old’s mind. But as Mark Rober demonstrates, Chopstix, a self-playing piano featuring more modern upgrades, can do things like actually speak words just like a human can, which is enough to blow an adult’s mind too.
Boeing 737 Crashes Vertically Into Mountain in China With 132 on Board
A Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines with over 130 people on board crashed into a mountain on Monday, according to Chinese state media outlet CGTN. There’s no word on casualties yet but horrifying video obtained by the Associated Press shows a plane going down vertically into the mountain.Read more...
Boeing's Newest AI Combat Drone Gets a Spooky Animal Name: Ghost Bat
Boeing announced the name of its newest combat drone on Monday, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. The drone, which is being produced in Australia, utilizes artificial intelligence and is part of what was previously known as the Loyal Wingman project—an initiative to give fighter pilots an uncrewed partner in the sky.
And Now The Walking Dead Is a Murder Mystery, Because Sure, Why Not
When someone gets murdered on The Walking Dead—which happens a lot—you almost always know who committed the deed and why, since the murder is shown on-screen, as the reason is usually “they needed killin’.” But this second third of season 11 has been willing to buck the show’s norms to go to some weird, unexpected…Read more...
Jane Foster's Back as Thor In the Comics, Just in Time for the Movies
Big Two comics love to make sure their characters are lined up with their live action counterparts whenever a new movie or show is close to release. With Thor: Love & Thunder a couple of months away from hitting theaters, Marvel’s announced that Jane Foster will spend some time going back to the thunderous title she…Read more...
Moon Knight's New Promo Teases the Supernatural Vigilante Within
Next week, the MCU’s newest superhero Moon Knight will finally debut his solo series on Disney+. The hype for Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector (or the curiously accented Stephen Grant, depending on who you ask) is very much real, and a new promo for the show offers new footage to hold fans over for the next ten days.Read more...
Tekken: Bloodline is Netflix's Next Video Game Adaptation
Having already successfully brought League of Legends, Castlevania, and The Witcher to television, the next video game on their list is...Tekken? On Saturday, the streaming service revealed a trailer for their upcoming anime series based on Bandai Namco’s successful fighting franchise.
Let Ms. Marvel Reacting to Ms. Marvel's Trailer Brighten Your Weekend
Earlier in the week, Marvel suddenly debuted the first trailer for Ms. Marvel. The upcoming Disney+ series finally puts New Jersey teen-turned-Inhuman superhero Kamala Khan (played by relative newcomer Iman Vellani, marking her TV debut) in the spotlight after she’s had numerous comics, cartoons, and most of a video…Read more...
The Quarry is a Game Aiming for Slasher Movie Nostalgia
When Until Dawn launched on the PS4 back in 2015, it gained acclaim for managing to capture the old school feel of slasher movies wherein a group of young adults have to survive the night at a mountain retreat. At a time when big budget horror games were slowly being phased out, Until Dawn felt like a breath of fresh…Read more...
Marvel's Judgment Day is About More Than Heroes Fighting Heroes
The next big comic event for Marvel’s heroes to get caught up in is Judgment Day. It’s a three-way fight between the Eternals, Avengers, and X-Men that has each team’s heavy hitters beating the actual hell out of each other. But unlike other events where the good guys clash, this event is about the various lies being…Read more...
Here's What the Green Lantern of Zack Snyder's Justice League Could've Looked Like
This weekend celebrates the one-year anniversary of Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO Max. For fans of Snyder’s work, it was a long time coming after the numerous reports that the film’s production was extremely troubled, from the director departing the project after his daughter’s passing to Joss Whedon taking over…Read more...
It's a Dino-riffic Week in Toy News
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest and greatest in toy news on the web. This week, Godzilla brings a flowery friend to Super7's Ultimates line, Mattel takes on Jurassic Park’s most horrifying scene, and more dinobots roll out into Hasbro’s Transformers line. Check it out!
All of Lego's Coolest Pop Culture Cars
As my wallet was revving up to 88 dollars per minute to purchase the upcoming Back to the Future Lego set, I had a thought. This is Lego’s section version of the Back to the Future DeLorean. It’s also released two versions of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1. How many other pop culture vehicles could you build, if you had the…Read more...
Brandon Sanderson’s Message to Publishing Is Mostly a Message About Himself
In case you haven’t heard, fantasy author Brandon Sanderson is running a Kickstarter campaign titled “Surprise! Four Secret Novels by Brandon Sanderson.” It is the most successful Kickstarter of all time, with $30 million in pledges and more money rolling in every day.Read more...
NRA Confirms It Got Pwned by Cybercriminals
The National Rifle Association, defender of gun-loving maniacs everywhere, has confirmed that it did, in fact, get hacked by cybercriminals last year.Read more...
Great Grogu! Christopher Lloyd Joins The Mandalorian Season 3
Very little is known about what might happen in The Mandalorian season three, but a certain Dr. Emmett Brown might be able to travel to the future and tell us. Christopher Lloyd, best known for playing Brown in the Back to the Future films, has reportedly been cast in the upcoming season of the hit Disney+ Star Wars showRead more...
Spoilers of the Week March 14-18
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So... Let's Talk About that Big Star Trek: Discovery Cameo
Star Trek: Discovery’s fourth season ended this week, and it didn’t conclude with some wild cliffhanger or crazy reveal to set up the next season. Instead, it ended an hour of feel-good, fuzzy-logic theming on the power of love and unity with a message to the world, literally and metaphorically, that the work to be…Read more...
HP’s Spectre x360 16 Is a Powerful Work of Art
Ignoring the rare newcomer, few laptops are more exciting to review than HP’s Spectre models. Not what you expected? MacBooks are beloved, XPSs are ultra-sleek, and Lenovo’s are almost annoyingly consistent, but none of these products are as visually stimulating as HP’s flagship portable laptops. Now the company has…Read more...
Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Now an Officially Recognized Mental Illness
The latest update to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the codebook used by mental health professionals, includes a new officially recognized condition: prolonged grief disorder. People with prolonged grief are considered to have intense feelings and preoccupied thoughts that distress them or…Read more...
The Batman's Riddler, Paul Dano, Will Write Riddler: Year One Comic
The Batman and his Rogues’ Gallery are staying booked and busy with the film’s massive box office success. But here’s a resumé addition you might not have anticipated: DC Comics has announced that the Riddler himself, Paul Dano, has signed on to write a limited series about Edward Nashton’s journey from discarded…Read more...
Tweety Bird, a Life in Pictures: Animated Superstar, Fashion Icon, and Beyond
Happy Birthday to Looney Tunes MVP Tweety Bird! The one and only turns 80 this year and to celebrate Warner Media has kicked off global events to highlight the milestone.Read more...
Much of the U.S. Will Soon Be Dealing With a Spring Drought
A large portion of the U.S. will experience drought-related conditions this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said this week. The last time something like this happened was back in 2013.Read more...
Mac Studio and Studio Display Review
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Pixar Restores a Same-Sex Kiss in Lightyear After Disney 'Don't Say Gay' Backlash
After weeks of Disney employees speaking out against the company’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, it sounds like concrete action is finally being taken. Variety reports that a kiss between two women in the upcoming Pixar animated film Lightyear, which had been edited out, will now be restored.Read more...
Ancient Residue Reveals 69 Volcanic Eruptions Bigger Than Any in Recorded History
Dozens of volcanic eruptions in the last 60,000 years were larger than the massive 1815 eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora, the largest in recorded history, according to a team of scientists that recently analyzed sulfuric residues in ancient ice cores.
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