21 Years Later, the Most Influential Apocalypse Franchise of the Century Is Switching Genres

Alex Garland and Danny Boyle are bringing their classic series back, and it might be heading in a wild new direction. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

A Legendary Sci-Fi Director is Making Apple's Trippy New Thriller

Alfonso Cuarón returns to a sci-fi adjacent premise with 'Disclaimer,' which could be the latest in a line of weird genre hits for Apple TV+. | Continue reading


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'Luigi's Mansion 2' HD Reveals the Limits of Nintendo Switch Remakes

'Luigi's Mansion 2' HD is the worst way to play this 3DS classic, mostly because it's missing the key hardware features that it was originally built around. | Continue reading


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Star Wars is Finally Bringing Back Its Most Underused Villain

Ben Mendelsohn's obsessive Death Star overseer is coming back for Season 2 of Star Wars' most underrated TV show. Which of his 'Rogue One' co-stars could join him? | Continue reading


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'Elden Ring's DLC Difficulty Brings Out the Best and Worst in Players

'Shadow of the Erdtree' sets a new standard for difficulty in From Software games, and players helping each other reach the DLC are the best part of the game's community. | Continue reading


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Paramount+ Just Quietly Added The Most Original Monster Thriller Of 2023

'Out of Darkness' is more than a prehistoric survival thriller. It's a monster movie with a sharp and thoughtful third-act twist. | Continue reading


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'The Acolyte' Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Trailer and Plot for the Star Wars Series

Episode 4 of the latest Disney+ series ended on a cliffhanger so abrupt it was frustrating. Now, Episode 5 can finally resolve it, and hopefully answer some of our biggest questions too. | Continue reading


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60 Weird Things for Your Home That Are Clever as Hell on Amazon

Sure, these clever home upgrades are weird, but they're also extremely helpful. | Continue reading


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AMC Just Quietly Released the Most Misguided Sci-Fi Sequel of the Year

There’s a lot of like in 'Orphan Black: Echoes,' but the series ultimately fails to justify its existence. | Continue reading


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46 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Planted a Sneaky Easter Egg

'Doctor Who' has dropped a very strange, very specific visual Easter egg. And, after the 2024 season finale, we still don't know what it means. But, it might have ties to 1978. | Continue reading


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'Fallout' Season 2 Will Solve the Season 1 Finale's Biggest Mystery

The Amazon series took a huge leap in Season 1, and now we know it'll pay off in Season 2. | Continue reading


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The Wild, True Story Behind the Greatest Sci-Fi Action Sequence of the Year

The art director of 'Furiosa' reveals how they pulled off that intense War Rig parachute heist, and what it takes to build a War Rig. | Continue reading


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This Company Is Deepfaking Your Whole Body to Make Super Realistic AI Avatars

Synthesia showed off its 2.0 model that will soon feature a way to generate full-body AI avatars that can make realistic gestures. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

A Cult-Classic Open-World Game Was A Single Vote Away From Getting A Sequel

In another harrowing story to come out of Embracer Group's many failures, the sequel to 'Red Faction: Guerilla', a cult-classic, was reportedly cancelled late last year. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

The Next Mega-Hit RPG Will Be Much Smaller than 'Skyrim' and That's a Good Thing

'Avowed' from Obsidian Entertainment is aiming for a more manageable open world to keep its story in focus, and that's the perfect approach for the 'Pillars of Eternity' spinoff. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Who is Daeron Targaryen? 'House of the Dragon' Finally Solves a Huge Mystery

Yet another Targaryen has entered the fray. We haven't seen Alicent's youngest son on screen yet, but now that he's been mentioned he's poised to play an important role in the Dance of Dragons. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Humane Teases Three Major Features the Ai Pin Should Already Have Had at Launch

Humane product engineer Elizabeth Dorman has shared a video of how the Ai Pin works with Google Calendar and Google Meet, and software engineer Oskar Zhang has shown off how timers and alarms work. Both features are coming in a future software update, but will it be too late by t … | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Who is Addam of Hull? The New 'House of the Dragon' Character Just Added an Intriguing Twist

Season 2 of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' spinoff has introduced two mysterious brothers who will play a major role in House Velaryon's fate. | Continue reading


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102 Years Later, the Most Iconic Vampire Thriller Ever Just Got a Terrifying New Twist

Robert Eggers brings his very distinct brand of dread to his 'Nosferatu' remake in its very first official trailer. | Continue reading


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Anbernic's RG40XX Handheld Can Play PSP, Nintendo DS, and Dreamcast Games

Anbernic's upcoming horizontal RG40XX handheld, including its 4-inch display, dual joysticks with RGB, and more has been revealed via a video leaked on Reddit. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

14 Years Ago, Apple Lost an iPhone at a Bar and Changed Phones Forever

Before the iPhone 4 launched, Steve Jobs went nuclear trying to recover a prototype that was left behind at a bar. Though the iPhone 4 leaked early, its Retina display, Apple-designed A4 chip, and glass and metal sandwich design would go on to define the next decade of consumer t … | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

One of the Best Visual Novels of 2024 Will Make You Question Everything

Mixing the absurd elements of Ace Attorney with the educational texts of a typical college philosophy class, 'Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher' has been downloaded half a million times. First released in 2013, it’s been eleven years since then, and the developers have been hard at … | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is Subverting a Beloved 'Game of Thrones' Tradition

The series' slow Episode 2 doesn't reach the wild heights of Episode 1. That's a feature, not a problem. | Continue reading


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What Farmers Really Think About the Reintroduction of Wolves

Issues of power and money will largely dictate whether proposals to reintroduce wolves to Ireland and the U.K. will become reality, | Continue reading


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15 Years Ago, The Most Overlook Battlefield Game Pioneered Modern Multiplayer Shooters

Ahead of its time. | Continue reading


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25 Years Ago, A Surprising Sci-Fi Movie Accidentally Predicted a Modern-Day Problem

A beloved Disney Channel Original Movie ended up foreshadowing contemporary anxieties over AI. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

What Happens When An Astronaut Gets Really Sick In Space?

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. | Continue reading


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What Happened to the Cargyll Twins? 'House of the Dragon's Latest Twist, Explained

"War is coming, and neither of us may win." The bloodiest and most confusing scene of this Sunday's 'House of the Dragon' episode is far more important than you may think. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

The Most Important Part Of the Humane Ai Pin’s Design Is Also Its Biggest Flaw

The Humane Ai Pin’s Battery Booster is what attaches the AI gadget to your clothes, but it’s far from the ideal solution because of its extra weight and how it makes shirts sag. There has to be more than one way to wear an AI gadget. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

60 Smartest Home Upgrades You Can Make for Under $30

There are so many things you can do to elevate and refresh your home that make a big difference without spending big money | Continue reading


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5 Years Later, Marvel’s Most Cursed Movie Is Proving Its Harshest Critics Right

After half a decade of delays, Marvel's 'Blade' reboot proves that the franchise's goodwill is wearing off. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Released the Best Grand Strategy Game For Beginners

'Crusader Kings 3' is bringing its ultra-complex brand of strategy to PlayStation Plus, and it's worth diving into despite how intimidating it looks. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

35 Years Ago, Tim Burton Made a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Movie That Could Never Happen Today

Today, any franchise with a hint of value is so tightly controlled by its corporate owners that it barely makes a difference who directs what. But back in the '80s, Tim Burton was allowed to interpret one massive character in his own unique way. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says

To understand what makes us poo when we do, we need to consider a range of factors, including our body clock, gut muscles, and what we have for breakfast. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Just Brought Back a Weird Spinoff That's Impossible to Watch

In the 2024 'Doctor Who' Season 1 finale, the 15th Doctor uses a "Remembered TARDIS" to save the day. But this idea was sneakily introduced last year, in a retrospective series US viewers totally missed. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

'House of the Dragon' Episode 2 Release Date, Time, and Plot for the HBO Series

With the Dance of Dragons officially underway, here's everything you need to know about 'House of the Dragon' Season 2. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

40 Clever Things That Fix the Damage Around Your Home

Here are 40 clever things that fix the damage around your home. None of them are expensive but they will save you money, time, and unnecessary replacements. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

This Ingenious Trick Could Help Your Solitary Cat Adapt to a New Pet

Understanding how to introduce a new cat or dog to your cat can be tricky, but isn't impossible. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Is Boredom An Emotion? Not Exactly, But It's More Important Than You Think

Philosophers and psychologists have observed that boredom can have both a positive and negative impact, suggesting that it plays a particularly important role in childhood and adolescent development. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

49 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Ever Reveals a Dark Truth About Its Main Character

Who can stand-up to the God of Death? In the 'Doctor Who' 2024 Season 1 finale, we see the Doctor do something he's never done before, with a call back to 1975. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

25 Years Ago, PlayStation Released The Perfect Showcase For The Original DualShock Controller

PlayStation's 3D platformer about catching mischievous monkeys was both a strong kick off to a new franchise, and a strong showcase for why analog sticks were a necessary evolution in game controllers. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Your Body Is Awash In Microplastics — Should You Be Worried?

It remains unclear how microplastics and nanoplastics get inside living things, but the even more pressing question is whether they are harmful to our health. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

Netflix Just Quietly Released the Laziest Crime Thriller of the Year

Jessica Alba’s return to the movies in the Netflix original 'Trigger Warning' is a middling disappointment. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

You May Never Swim In A Public Pool After Hearing From This Microbiologist

A microbiologist reveals what to keep in mind to help you and your loved ones stay free of illness while enjoying summer activities. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

'The Acolyte's Most Exciting Episode So Far Exposes the Show's Biggest Problem

We're officially halfway through 'The Acolyte's first season, but the exciting climax of Episode 4 inadvertently revealed its biggest problem. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

To Prevent Traffic, Scientists Need To Better Understand These Basic Human Emotions

A better starting point would be remaking the U.S.’s allegedly data-driven approach to road safety by reinventing our understanding of the crash data that informs it all. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 5 months ago

The Most Barbaric Sci-Fi Movie of the Last Decade Accidentally Predicted a Modern Crisis

Aleksei German’s final film breaks all the rules of science fiction in the best way possible. | Continue reading


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