Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Tempts Us With Spooky David Duchovny

The trailer for Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is here, and for many horror fans, the path of thinking will likely go like this: “Pet Sematary prequel? Why do we need this?” Then, an abrupt change of gears: “Hold up—David Duchovny is in this? Ok... I’m interested.” Test your own reacti … | Continue reading


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iPhone 15 Pro Adds Customizable Action Button Where the Mute Switch Was

Apple revealed Tuesday at its Wonderlust event that it would replace the switch located on the side of other iPhones used to mute the phone’s ring. A new “action button” will replace the old ring and vibrate button on the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro that will allow the user to customize … | Continue reading


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Webb Telescope Sees Tantalizing Molecular Signals on Possible Water World

The Webb Space Telescope recently turned its focus to a nearby exoplanet and found that it may be a Hycean world, or a world completely covered in a single global ocean, and with a hydrogen atmosphere. And what’s more, the telescope detected a possible detection—note, possible de … | Continue reading


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It’s Official: Apple’s iPhone 15 Ditches the Lightning Port for USB-C

On Tuesday, Apple revealed the upgrades it will bring to the iPhone in the smartphone’s 15th iteration. It comes in four models that denote how expensive your next phone may be: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All four phones boast improved camera … | Continue reading


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RIP Lightning Cords: Apple Goes Full USB-C

After more than a decade of use, Apple’s new iPhone 15 will retire the company’s proprietary Lightning connector in favor of the USB-C port. The long-rumored change comes ahead of a December 2024 European Union deadline requiring all new phones sold in the region to ship with a U … | Continue reading


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Watch Guillermo Del Toro Fanboy Over Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron

It’s so pure to witness Guillermo Del Toro praise Hayao Miyazaki’s enduring legacy as we get closer to the release of The Boy and the Heron.Read more... | Continue reading


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Apple Adds AAA Roadside Assistance to iPhone 15 Emergency Features

If you’re stuck on the side of the road for whatever reason, fret not, you can simply whip out your new iPhone 15. The newest edition of Apple’s flagship smartphone will feature a partnership with AAA for roadside assistance when you’re off the grid.Read more... | Continue reading


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Apple Shows Off Watch Series 9 With a New Gesture: Double Tap

Sit down and strap in for Apple’s next selection of wearables. Apple’s big “Wonderlust” event Tuesday gave a look at the company’s latest smartwatch: a second-gen Apple Watch Ultra again stole the spotlight with its beefed up screen size and lighter frame. Less spectacularly, the … | Continue reading


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Everything Announced at Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event

Broadcasting from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives are taking the stage Tuesday to announce updates to the company’s major product lines. In the tradition of Apple’s September events—usually more hardware-focused than the software-heavy … | Continue reading


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Batgirl Directors Still Feel They Have 'Unfinished Business'

One of the worst parts of The Flash was the untapped potential of Michael Keaton’s Batman, whose intended path as a mentor to Leslie Grace’s Batgirl instead meant that he was unceremoniously killed (over and over) as fodder serving Barry Allen’s arc. Spoiler alert: it hardly chan … | Continue reading


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Threads Isn't Showing Search Results for 'Covid,' 'Vaccines,' or Other Sensitive Topics

Meta is intentionally limiting search results on Threads for keywords related to the covid-19 virus and a variety of other potentially controversial topics. In a statement sent to Gizmodo, a spokesperson for the tech giant confirmed the “temporary” restrictions and said the socia … | Continue reading


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With the Actors on Strike, Robots Are Promoting Their Projects

We all know what’s happening in Hollywood right now: both the writers and actors are on strike at the same time, and are seriously fucking with the studio’s fall release promotional schedules. Disruption is, of course, the point of any strike—but simply because these studios don’ … | Continue reading


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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Promises It Will Stop Buying Smartphone Location Data

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has offered a slim olive branch to one U.S. senator and the many rights groups critical of the agency’s use of commercial and seized smartphone data. According to the office of Sen. Ron Wyden, the CBP said it will stop “utilizing Commercial … | Continue reading


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Lyft Can Now Connect Women and Nonbinary Passengers With Drivers of the Same Gender

On Tuesday, Lyft announced a new feature that will connect women and nonbinary riders with other female and nonbinary drivers to create a more secure and confident experience. The feature, called Women+ Connect, will allow riders to choose to match with similar drivers which Lyft … | Continue reading


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New Decadal Survey Spotlights Funding Gap in Promoting Human Life in Space

A new decadal survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine just dropped, and establishing a sustained human presence off-Earth is on the docket. But NASA’s Division of Biological and Physical Sciences (BPS) is underfunded, the survey reports, which co … | Continue reading


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Lego's Next Star Wars Set Is a 5,300-piece Tribute to the Clone Wars

Lego’s Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series has played host to massive recreations of the galaxy far, far away’s vehicles and ships, big and small, for years—and now it’s heading back to the Clone Wars for its latest, and one of its biggest sets yet.Read more... | Continue reading


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Google's Trials Will Reshape the Internet Whether It Wins or Loses

Tuesday saw the opening of a major antitrust case against Google, marking the government’s first big tech monopoly trial since Microsoft. As the Department of Justice and Google lay out their arguments, two remarkable issues are at stake. First is the nature of Google’s business, … | Continue reading


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NASA's Lucy Catches Glimpse of Its First Target Asteroid

The Lucy spacecraft is getting closer to its first asteroid encounter, a small, stony celestial body that was recently added to the mission’s itinerary. Still on its way to rendezvous with Jupiter’s swarm of asteroids, Lucy caught a glimpse of Dinikinesh in the main asteroid belt … | Continue reading


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First Fall of the House of Usher Trailer Reveals a Family to Die For

Is there a raven? Of course! There’s also a mansion, courtroom drama, a droll dinner party, death threats, quips about funeral attire and sympathy tweets, and what looks like a gory revenge plot being leveled at “the Usher crime family.” Strap in for the first trailer for The Fal … | Continue reading


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Taylor Swift Gave the Union Everything It Wants

As SAG-AFTRA reaches the end of its second month on strike, the union may have found an unlikely hero in the face of Taylor Swift. The singer-songwriter has reportedly met the union’s demands over the release of her concert film for The Eras Tour, which will hit theaters next mon … | Continue reading


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TikTok Officially Launches In-App Shopping Feature

TikTok officially launched its online shopping feature in the U.S. nearly a year after it first started testing the waters, the company announced on Tuesday. The Chinese-owned app has now added a “shop” button to the homepage to bring its TikTok Shop service to its more than 150 … | Continue reading


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Even More Deadpool 3 Rumors Tease a Surprising Guest Star

Hellboy: The Crooked Man has found a new home. Get a look at the return of Fear the Walking Dead. Plus, what’s coming on American Horror Story: Delicate, and the team behind The Crow reboot are hoping for a multimedia franchise. Spoilers go!Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 year ago

Palantir Among First Tech Firms to Promise White House They Won’t Use AI for Evil

The Biden administration is trying to take a paternalistic role in stewarding the development of AI for major tech firms. It’s not exactly leading from the front but is instead placing a gentle, reaffirming hand on the shoulders of big tech, telling them to be cautious and open a … | Continue reading


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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Says a SIM Swap Was Behind His Twitter Hack

Vitalik Buterin, a computer programmer who co-founded the popular cryptocurrency Ethereum, is clearing the air after his account on Twitter (now known as X) was hacked this weekend. The hack involved a post touting a commemorative NFT that was actually a cryptocurrency wallet dra … | Continue reading


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How to Watch Apple Unveil the iPhone 15

Apple has officially declared it’s iPhone 15 time. We’ve been preparing behind the scenes to bring you up-to-date coverage of what’s next. But we won’t see anything crop up until at least 10:00 A.M. PT / 1:00 P.M. ET. on Sept. 12, 2023, when Apple’s Wanderlust event officially ki … | Continue reading


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'Our Kids’ Lives Are at Stake:' 100 Parents of Trans Kids Beg Lawmakers to Kill Kids Online Safety Act

Parents of more than 100 trans and gender-expansive children are urging lawmakers to turn their back on the “dangerous and misguided” Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) currently wending its way through Congress. In a fiery open letter shared with Gizmodo, the parents said KOSA, which … | Continue reading


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Disney's Card Game Lorcana Reveals Second Set Rise of the Floodborn

Lorcana has revealed its newest set: Rise of the Floodborn. It features characters from both classic and new Disney franchises, spread across 200 cards. Characters from films like The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Mouse Detective, Pinocchio, Zootopia, an … | Continue reading


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Salacious Chinese Disinformation Campaign Blames Maui Fires on Deadly American 'Weather Weapon'

Researchers say they’ve discovered 85 social media accounts and blogs originating from China and working in tandem to amplify a conspiracy theory claiming the deadly fires in Maui were caused by a secretive “weather weapon” unleashed by the US military. NewsGuard, which has previ … | Continue reading


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Haunting Halloween Decor and Frightful Fandom Fashion Guide

More Code Orange goodies to get in the spirit of spooky season, including Disney's Haunted Mansion, Hello Kitty, Netflix's Wednesday, and more. | Continue reading


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The Little Mermaid Posted Big Streaming Numbers That Apparently Can Be Reported

Disney’s The Little Mermaid just posted the biggest Disney+ debut of the year. According to the company, the film got “16 million views in its first five days” on the platform, making it “the most viewed Disney movie premiere on Disney+ since Hocus Pocus 2,” which came out just o … | Continue reading


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Watch M3GAN Dance Hordes at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Give whoever thought to have M3GAN dancers at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Orlando and HHN Hollywood a bonus.Read more... | Continue reading


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Looks Like MGM Resorts Just Get Hacked

It would appear that MGM Resorts—one of the largest entertainment and hospitality venues in the world (and the largest casino operator on the Las Vegas strip)—just got hacked. Read more... | Continue reading


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Roblox Dev Arrested at Game Event for Allegedly Having Concealed Firearm, Large-Capacity Magazine

An independent developer for the kids-focused build-your-own game “metaverse” Roblox was booked into jail Sunday after he allegedly fought police outside the company’s community developer conference. Cops said they later discovered he held a concealed firearm in his car alongside … | Continue reading


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Tiny Toons Looniversity Showrunner on Animation Style and Toon DNA

The Steven Spielberg-presented Tiny Toons Looniversity brings out familiar iconic WB Animation, mixing it with the filmmaker’s Amblin touch and outrageous modern cartoon comedy.Read more... | Continue reading


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New Analysis of 1970s Moonquakes Reveals an Unexpected Origin

Sensors placed on the surface of the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission picked up a mysterious tremor, one that regularly occurred as the Sun rose to its peak position over the lunar surface. Unlike regular moonquakes that are triggered by the varying temperatures of the lunar env … | Continue reading


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Hot Chip Challenge May Have Led to 14-Year-Old Boy's Death

A hot chip challenge might have become deadly for 14-year-old Harris Wolobah in Massachusetts this month. According to his family, the boy felt sick and died mere hours after eating a potato chip made with two of the hottest peppers on record. A final determination into his cause … | Continue reading


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How The Changeling Series Approached Adapting Victor LaValle's Novel

Critical reception to Apple TV+’s The Changeling has been mixed so far, a surprising situation considering its source material, Victor LaValle’s 2017 novel, was met with near-universal acclaim. (io9 liked the show, for the record!) But director Jonathan van Tulleken doesn’t sound … | Continue reading


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Swedish Students Are Going Back to School and Getting Analog Books

In an era of misguided technological innovation, teachers in Sweden are taking things back to basics. A movement in the country’s education system is emphasizing analog technology like actual books and handwriting in a bid to make education more effective.Read more... | Continue reading


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Disney and Charter Strike Deal: Spectrum Blackout Ends in Time for Monday Night Football

Disney and Charter Communications have finally reached an agreement after a two-week blackout that stopped Spectrum subscribers from watching Disney Channel on the streaming service starting on Aug. 31. The companies announced the agreement on Monday, only hours before the New Yo … | Continue reading


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10 Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix Tonight

Perhaps you’ve noticed that Halloween season has begun to creep in. Perhaps this has inspired your sudden urge consume the spookiest media possible. Grab a bag of fun-sized candy bars, with or without razor blade, and start the plunge early with these 10 scary Netflix picks.Read … | Continue reading


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Microsoft Is Using a Hell of a Lot of Water to Flood the World With AI

As artificial intelligence is increasingly developing and data centers are erected to further this tech, it’s becoming clear that AI has a water usage problem.Read more... | Continue reading


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A Popular OTC Decongestant Might Soon Be Pulled From Shelves for Being Useless

A common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines might not be long for this world. The Food and Drug Administration is about to decide whether oral phenylephrine should remain in OTC nasal decongestant drugs. Outside experts will deliberate the topic and offer the … | Continue reading


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How to Spot the Ephemeral Cometary Visitor Nishimura

Nishimura (2023 P1), a comet discovered just last month, is set to make its nearest approach to Earth in the next 400 years during tomorrow’s predawn sky.Read more... | Continue reading


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Oh, Hot Toys' Live Action One Piece Figures Are Extremely Cursed

Usually when we’re talking about a new Hot Toys figure, it’s often to gush about how the company has managed to create another eerily accurate little Hollywood homunculus. This time, the eerie vibes are still there, but perhaps for... other reasons.Read more... | Continue reading


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We Tried to Tell You About Interview With the Vampire

If I have to see one more variation of “why didn’t anybody tell me Interview With the Vampire was this good?” on social media I might lose it. Because, bestie, we tried! So many of us—journalists, fans, everyone—tried to tell you to watch this show. The AMC production, which aire … | Continue reading


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Cloning Trailblazer Ian Wilmut, Known for Dolly the Sheep, Dies at 79

Sir Ian Wilmut, the British scientist who led the team which cloned Dolly the sheep, has died, the University of Edinburgh in Scotland confirmed in a statement on Monday. He was 79 years old. Read more... | Continue reading


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Starfield Is Great—Unless You're on Nvidia or Intel

Audiences have been floored by Starfield, the new Bethesda game with seemingly no limits. Players on PC, however, have been noticing issues while whipping around the Settled Systems and hunting down alien artifacts, with those on Nvidia and Intel having an especially difficult ti … | Continue reading


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Looks Like Twitter Shadowbanned The New York Times, Which Advertises on Twitter

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has apparently shadowbanned The New York Times, preventing users from seeing tweets that link to the newspaper’s coverage. The move smacks of a particular irony, given that the Times is one of X’s major advertisers and is currently runni … | Continue reading


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