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It's hard to go a day without hearing something new about the latest diabetes and obesity medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Usually, the buzz is positive, but there has been a persistent claim made about these drugs that would make any potential user wary: They don't only help you lose weight-they supposedly...Read more...

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Apple TV+ has released a trailer for Sunny, its new ten-episode darkly comedic mystery series" pairing star Rashida Jones with a talking robot.Read more...

I'm leaning against a teal lunch counter with the sound of robots whirring behind me, and Steve Ells is telling me about mise en place." It's French culinary lingo for the prep a chef does before cooking, translating to everything in its place." But the founder of Chipotle is describing himself, and the decades of...Read more...

Trigun Stampede had a wild launch in 2023, giving us a fresh, sumptuous-looking spin on the world of the beloved Yasuhiro Nightow manga, while also inadvertently being responsible for making This Is How You Lose the Time War one of the biggest books on Amazon for a hot minute. It was a lot! But now, it's headed...Read more...

If you were chomping at the bit to get your hands on a brand-spanking new Copilot+ PC, you'd have to wait a bit before you can use the Recall feature.

Elon Musk was all smiles during the Tesla shareholder's meeting in Austin, Texas on Thursday, a fact that was understandable given his victory in a $45 billion pay package dispute. But the most interesting part of Musk's presentation to shareholders came when the Tesla CEO started talking about his plans for the...Read more...

The next Jurassic movie might have found its new title-and its big premise. Bitsie Tulloch teases the comic book inspirations behind Superman & Lois' final season. Plus, Astro Boy is getting a new reboot. Spoilers, away!

Is Madame Web a good movie? Still a tough question, frankly, but as someone who has aggressively admired its commitment to a very specific bit since it first released earlier this year, I've always been a little disappointed that so few people gave Cassie Webb a chance because of paltry things like they heard it was...Read more...

Name any genre and chances are Emily Blunt has it on her resume-horror, action, rom-com, thriller, mystery, musical, historical drama-and not only that, the movies she stars in overwhelmingly tend to be blockbusters. One arena she's especially succeeded in is science fiction-and now the star is joining one of sci-fi's...Read more...

If you own a Pixel, make sure it's up to date right now. Google just quietly announced patches for as many as 50 different software vulnerabilities in its Pixel line, many of which are listed as being critical" or high" in severity. The company said that there are indications that at least one of the bugs may be...Read more...

The families of the victims killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 want to seize the social media accounts of Alex Jones, including his 2.3 million follower X account, according to a report from Reuters Thursday. And their argument makes a lot of sense when you hear it.

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Apple has invented some phenomenal products over the years. Between the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Macbook Air, it's pretty hard to choose the best one. After Apple's 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference, YouTuber Marques Brownlee sat down with CEO Tim Cook to get his thoughts on the most infamous Apple devices. That list...Read more...

There has never been a singular view of the Force in Star Wars. From the original movies introducing us to the framing of light and dark, and Jedi and Sith, to the myriad Force religions that have been woven in and out of Star Wars continuity for generations since, to even how individual Jedi and Sith prescribe...Read more...

Healthcare executives at the online healthcare company Done were arrested Thursday for alleged fraud, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The executives are accused of providing easy access" to Adderall and other stimulants which resulted in false and fraudulent claims for...Read more...

The CDC released a statement warning of an increased risk of drug injuries and overdoses after the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two executives from the telehealth company Done on Thursday. The company allegedly provided medications like Adderall to people who don't need it, and while it's not immediately clear...Read more...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to stay away from certain mushroom-laden candies. CDC health officials say that at least 12 people have gotten seriously sick from consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies, with 10 ending up in the hospital as a result. The...Read more...

Joey Chestnut won't be participating in this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, which is held annually on Coney Island on July 4. The reason? Chestnut recently got a new sponsor, plant-based food brand Impossible Foods, and Nathan's won't allow Chestnut to promote a competing brand during what's supposed...Read more...

If I ever get my hands on a stick-anywhere action camera, I'd first attach it to the collar of my friend's greyhounds. If you're like me and you truly want to know what your pets are up to every day, the Insta360 GO 3S might be your best bet. It's an update from last year's GO 3, but now it's shooting in 4K at 30 FPS...Read more...

Apple finally previewed what's coming to iOS 18 at its annual developer conference keynote. The iPhone's next major software update will roll out later this year, featuring plenty of AI infusion-Apple Intelligence-plus other quality-of-life improvements across the platform. It's all excellent news for iPhone users,...Read more...

Remember when The Mandalorian maybe, probably, let Star Wars' first F-bomb wriggle into its dialogue? That isn't going to become standard in the galaxy far, far, away, either on the big screen or Disney+, but Dave Filoni is well aware that Star Wars' fan base, which spans generations at this point, can handle a little...Read more...

Every new month, all the big streamers-including Netflix-refresh their libraries and release exciting new titles too. You can usually find fresh additions hanging out on the Netflix top 10, but if you're searching specifically for sci-fi and horror titles that have arrived within the past couple months-here are 10 to...Read more...

Good news, Matt Smith fans. HBO confirms House of the Dragon, its wildly successful Games of Thrones spinoff, has already been renewed for a third season ahead of season two's premiere this Sunday.Read more...

Yesterday, a NASA livestream falsely indicated that an ISS astronaut was experiencing decompression sickness (DCS), a potentially life-threatening condition, ahead of a scheduled spacewalk.Read more...

The last ship of Sir Ernest Shackleton was found at the bottom of the Labrador Sea this week, sitting upright and intact at a depth of 1,280 feet (390 meters). The ship called Quest sank in 1962, 40 years after the famous explorer's death.Read more...

Technology has pushed the world of dating into our phones, those same devices that allow us to take photos and videos we may not want the rest of the world to see. And that tectonic shift in culture has made it much easier to run anonymous extortion scams, where people threaten to reveal your private photos to...Read more...

Samsung is the last company I expect to make a sneaker, but it is the first company I expect to make a sneaker that can make phone calls. The Shortcut Sneaker could be unlocking a whole new market for sneakerheads.

Disney has finally reached an accord with governor Ron Don't Say Gay" DeSantis allowing the state to build new infrastructure-a mutually beneficial deal between the media giant and state of the Florida-since all roads lead to Disney World.

Of all the stuff coming to iOS 18, some of the most immediately useful things probably won't be Apple Intelligence." Sometimes, the small touches matter most, such as how iOS 18 will apparently still show you the time even when your iPhone is completely out of juice or is off and still charging.Read more...

Apple and OpenAI announced a landmark partnership this week to ingrain ChatGPT into every new iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The agreement has obvious benefits for Apple, giving it the best AI chatbot on the market. However, Apple will not pay OpenAI to use ChatGPT on its products, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports on...Read more...

A few years ago, Lego dazzled us with its first ever Transformers set in the form of a completely transformable Optimus Prime-and now they're giving him a friend.

Your old man deserves to be spoiled with brand-new tech this Father's Day. Your dad doesn't need another mug or tie this year. You don't have to go broke trying to impress him, but if you want to splurge, we've got you covered, too.Read more...

Following the recent announcement of a live-action series at Netflix, Variety reports a new Scooby-Doo animated series (it's fourteenth to date) is also now in development at Cartoon Network. Described as Scooby does anime," Go-Go Mystery Machine will see Shaggy and Scooby-Doo unwittingly unleash hundreds of...Read more...

Andy and Barbara Muschietti's new horror label has snagged Zazie Beetz for a new movie. Superman set pictures introduce us to the Daily Planet. Plus, get a look at Zack Snyder's new animated project, Twilight of the Gods. To me, my spoilers!

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 is already a stellar smartwatch, so I'm confused about its launch of the Galaxy Watch FE. The fan edition" of the Galaxy smartwatch features only some of the bells and whistles of the flagship wrist wearable. It is cheaper, but not by much. It seems redundant alongside deals sprouting up for...Read more...

Yes, io9 used a very similar headline back in 2017 regarding a remake of The Crow-and Hollywood clearly did not listen; that long-in-the-works project is arriving in theaters this August. How The Crow do-over fares is yet to be seen (maybe Bill Skarsgard's Joker look will work magic?), but we must insist, yet again,...Read more...

Hopefully nobody was holding their breath for Marvel's Blade-already long-delayed, after being first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019-to make its most recently designated release date of November 7, 2025. The Mahershala Ali vampire vehicle, which has so far weathered the pandemic, the Hollywood strikes, and a...Read more...

There is a lot to love about Deep Space Nine before it quote unquote Gets Good." The show's first two seasons are, in a lot of ways, about the things many praise DS9's back half for dealing with: the cost of compromising Star Trek's utopian future on the furthest fringes of its final frontier. But even then, few...Read more...

Alamo Drafthouse is a destination for moviegoers, but as the theater chain has struggled to stay afloat in this era of streaming, it needed someone to come in and save the day. The would-be savior is Sony Pictures, which has acquired Alamo Drafthouse for an undisclosed amount, first reported by Variety on Wednesday....Read more...

In a novel twist of fate, a not-AI photograph masquerading as an AI-produced image won third place in a fine art photography contest in its all-new AI" category. We're far more used to hearing about the reverse, where AI bamboozles poor art judges into offering awards for generated images. It's more than just a...Read more...

If you watched season one of House of the Dragon, you have an idea of what Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) is capable of. For instance, he arranged to have his own father and brother murdered to curry favor with Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke), and showed not one lick of remorse. In season two, Lord Larys has an...Read more...

We've seen Logan's look in Deadpool & Wolverine in the movie's trailers and marketing-and courtesy of that boundary-pushing popcorn bucket. But a new Hot Toys figure gives us our best view yet of Wolverine clad in his full suit, including the cowl.

Over the past three decades, Pixar made a name for itself making animated films that perfectly thread the needle. On the one side? Vibrant, kid-friendly entertainment. The other? Complex, powerful, relatable adult themes. Wall-E is a movie about a robot, but it's also about love, loneliness, and the end of the world. T...Read more...

In heart-rending interviews this week, singer Celine Dion shared insights into her life with the rare health condition, Stiff-Person Syndrome, or SPS. But what exactly is SPS, and how do sufferers such as Dion best cope with it?Read more...

Elon Musk's social media platform X officially made like private on Wednesday, after The Verge reported it was rolling out the feature on Tuesday. Hidden likes, which were previously available to Premium users, is now the default for everyone on X.Read more...

Star Wars is filled with half-truths. Even as its fans crave the reliability of a rigorously defined canon, the saga has always played in the realm of mythologizing itself, and twisting what we've been told in new lights. After all, this is the story where Obi-Wan once defended himself to Luke as not a liar, but a...Read more...

Elon Musk reportedly had a sexual relationship with a former SpaceX intern, then personally moved her onto his executive team, according to The Wall Street Journal Tuesday. The report says Musk had sex with another of his direct reports in 2014, and a third woman left the company in 2013 after Musk asked her to have...Read more...

Donald Trump is embracing cryptocurrency ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The former President issued a rallying cry to Bitcoin miners this week to consolidate support from the crypto industry. Last month, his campaign began accepting crypto donations, calling the decentralized currency a reflection of Trump's...Read more...

Back in April, Oscar-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland revealed details about his pitch for a Game of Thrones prequel that HBO ultimately passed on. Now, according to Thrones author George R.R. Martin, a Pulitzer-winning playwright has joined the prospective new HBO series.Read more...