10-Feb-26
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Levels Up With a Super Bowl Spot [ 09-Feb-26 12:40am ]
The New 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Teaser Is All About the Journey [ 09-Feb-26 12:00am ]
The New 'Disclosure Day' Trailer Starts to Reveal Its Alien Mystery [ 08-Feb-26 11:39pm ]
Paleofuture [ 10-Feb-26 4:48pm ]
Sam Altman and Jony Ive's AI Gadget Just Hit Another Eyebrow-Raising Roadblock [ 10-Feb-26 4:48pm ]
Problems seem to be piling up for the duo's AI gadgets.
Elon Musk's xAI Can't Stop Bleeding Cofounders [ 10-Feb-26 4:45pm ]
Tony Wu is leaving at a time when SpaceX is expected to launch an IPO.
Scientists Spot First Known Lava Tube on Venus [ 10-Feb-26 4:35pm ]
Until now, lava tubes on the second planet were purely theoretical.
Major Bitcoin Miner Sells $305 Million Worth of Crypto to Fund Pivot to AI [ 10-Feb-26 4:10pm ]
For the dubious tech of the last decade, one door closes and another one opens.
Russian Startup Hacks Pigeon Brains, Turns Them Into Living Drones [ 10-Feb-26 4:00pm ]
Welcome to the future nobody asked for.
Everything to Remember About the Post-Apocalypse of 'Paradise' Before Season 2 [ 10-Feb-26 4:00pm ]
Sterling K. Brown stars in Hulu's dystopian mystery set in a world that's barely survived a global disaster.
Could David Tennant Return to the MCU? [ 10-Feb-26 3:00pm ]
Plus, new 'Highlander' reboot set pictures reveal Dave Bautista's Kurgan.
Scientists Say We Might Have 33 Senses. Here's the Breakdown [ 10-Feb-26 2:30pm ]
Think you have just five senses? The true number could be much higher.
Set Sail With the Newest 'One Piece' Season 2 Trailer [ 10-Feb-26 2:00pm ]
Netflix has 'One Piece' trailers for days, and the newest wants you to know you're in for a fun time with your pirate friends.
How Many Times Do You Fart a Day? 'Smart Underwear' Says It's Way More Than You Think [ 10-Feb-26 2:00pm ]
The device brings the study of farts "into the 21st century," the researchers say.
Spectrum's Invincible WiFi Ensures You're Always Connected—No Matter What [ 10-Feb-26 1:55pm ]
Even when your power goes down, your Wi-Fi won't.
New Deep-Sea Mollusk Has an Iron Tongue and Hitchhiking Worms That Eat Its Poo [ 10-Feb-26 1:10pm ]
Meet Ferreiraella populi, a weird mollusk discovered in Japan. Keep reading to find out how Rihanna is involved.
Why 'Starfleet Academy' Brought Back a 'Deep Space Nine' Icon [ 10-Feb-26 1:00pm ]
'Star Trek' and its love of long-lived species was the key to pulling together the new show's wonderful 'DS9' tribute.
'Sinners' Costumes, Props, and One Very Special Guitar Are Now Part of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour [ 10-Feb-26 12:00pm ]
You can see Sammie's guitar—used by composer Ludwig Göransson to perform the film's score—as part of a new exhibit celebrating Ryan Coogler's Oscar contender.
Watch a Man Get Launched Off a Truck at 50 MPH, for Science [ 10-Feb-26 12:00pm ]
Relax, you're in the loving arms of physics.
'He Was Subscribed to a Newsletter I Sent Out': Kimbal Musk Posts His Explanation for All Those Epstein Emails [ 10-Feb-26 4:10am ]
It finally all makes sense.
Researchers Studied Work Habits in a Heavily AI-Pilled Workplace. They Sound Hellish [ 10-Feb-26 1:58am ]
A case study found that workers worked at a "faster pace," on a "broader scope of tasks," and that they just worked generally more.
Dueling AIs Reconstruct Rules of Mysterious Roman-Era Board Game [ 10-Feb-26 12:01am ]
Seems like Europeans were playing blocking games centuries earlier than previously thought.
09-Feb-26
The Booziest Targaryen in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Reveals His Surprising Inspiration [ 09-Feb-26 11:25pm ]
Henry Ashton also reveals he once auditioned for a main role on 'Game of Thrones.'
OpenAI Responds to Critical Super Bowl Commercials by Putting Ads in ChatGPT [ 09-Feb-26 11:04pm ]
After ads, OpenAI adds ads.
Anthropic AI Safety Researcher Has Held the Situation, Listened, and It Is Clear What Must Be Done [ 09-Feb-26 10:40pm ]
Moral clarity through extreme vagueposting.
Maybe It's Time to Calm Down About OLED 'Burn In' [ 09-Feb-26 10:30pm ]
Your next OLED monitor deserves slightly more TLC than other screen types.
Deja Vu at the SLS Launchpad: Why Can't NASA Shake Its Hydrogen Leak Curse? [ 09-Feb-26 10:05pm ]
Why is this still a problem?
The 'KPop Demon Hunters' Writer-Directors Are Very Aware of the Sequel Pressure [ 09-Feb-26 10:00pm ]
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans know that demand for a new movie is sky-high, but they aren't going to rush into anything.
Please Don't Hack Your Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to Buy Things for You [ 09-Feb-26 9:45pm ]
As tempting as it may be, it's also a huge security risk.
Discord Will Now Treat Everyone Like a Teen Unless They Prove They're an Adult [ 09-Feb-26 9:35pm ]
The platform is expanding age verification globally, meaning adult users will need to verify their age to access sensitive content.
Who Sent Jeffrey Epstein a Gizmodo Article About Deleting Your Google History? [ 09-Feb-26 9:15pm ]
Members of Congress are set to get a look at the un-redacted files this week.
The Last 'Person' You Want Handling Your Surgery Is a Hallucinating Robot [ 09-Feb-26 9:10pm ]
AI has infiltrated the operating room. It's going about as well as you'd expect.
Disney Explains Why the 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Super Bowl Spot Was Like That [ 09-Feb-26 9:00pm ]
With the first 'Star Wars' movie in almost seven years just months away from the theaters, some fans were perplexed at Lucasfilm's vibes-based Super Bowl spot.
Meta Faces Two Key Trials That Could Change Social Media Forever [ 09-Feb-26 8:40pm ]
TikTok has already fled the scene.
Novo Nordisk Sues Hims & Hers Over Ozempic Copycats as the Weight-Loss Drug Wars Escalate [ 09-Feb-26 8:30pm ]
The lawsuit is the latest in an escalating feud between the Danish pharmaceutical and telehealth company.
The History Behind the Trial of Seven in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' [ 09-Feb-26 8:00pm ]
'Game of Thrones' has prepared us for trials by combat before, but 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is showing us a version rooted in ancient Westerosi history.
The BBC's Not Saying How It'll Fund 'Doctor Who' After Its Disney Breakup [ 09-Feb-26 7:00pm ]
BBC Studios production chief Zai Bennett offers only vague updates on the future of the sci-fi series.
We Saw a Huge Chunk of 'Project Hail Mary' and Expectations Couldn't Be Higher [ 09-Feb-26 6:00pm ]
io9 was among a group of journalists speaking to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller about their upcoming film.
Jony Ive Designed the Interior for Ferrari's New EV, Take a Look Inside [ 09-Feb-26 5:25pm ]
The Italian luxury sports car company and Jony Ive's creative collective LoveFrom have been working on the car for the past five years.
Not Quantum, Not Classical: This Light-Based Computer Is Something Else Entirely [ 09-Feb-26 5:05pm ]
While it's no replacement for either computer, the new device is a powerful alternative for addressing some very practical challenges.
The Best (and Nerdiest) Gifts to Give Your Valentine This Year [ 09-Feb-26 5:00pm ]
Share your fandom with the one you love this year with our array of cute and nerdy gifts.
Unable to Reach Mars, Musk Does the Most Musk Thing Possible [ 09-Feb-26 4:25pm ]
Colonizing Mars has been the ultimate mission of SpaceX for decades, but it would appear that reality is finally setting in for CEO Elon Musk.
To Succeed, the Next-Gen Xbox Needs to Steal These PC Features [ 09-Feb-26 4:11pm ]
You may have more than one choice of next-gen Xbox, and not just from Microsoft.
Your Daily Coffee Fix Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Dementia, Study Finds [ 09-Feb-26 4:00pm ]
New research finds caffeinated coffee or tea consumption is linked to reduced dementia risk.
The Hits, Misses, and Snubs of the Super Bowl 2026 Trailers [ 09-Feb-26 4:00pm ]
We had promos of astronauts, mercenaries, and Mario through Super Bowl LX. How'd they all stack up against each other?
The 'Rick and Morty' Comic Is Ending Again (for Real This Time) (Exclusive) [ 09-Feb-26 3:00pm ]
The double-sized 'Rick and Morty Forever' arrives in May from writer Daniel Kibblesmith and artist Troy Little.
Vincent D'Onofrio Explains Why Mayor Fisk Won't Be in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' [ 09-Feb-26 2:00pm ]
Plus, 'Supergirl' gives us a little look at Krypto's origin story.
Two 'Friday the 13th' Movies Return to Theaters This Week [ 09-Feb-26 1:00pm ]
Regal Cinemas is hoping you're in a slasher mood this Friday the 13th and want to see the first two 'Friday' movies on the big screen again.
The Next 'Minions' Movie Is a Big Ol' Monster Mash [ 09-Feb-26 12:00pm ]
The chattering yellow guys of 'Despicable Me' are back in the all-new adventure 'Minions & Monsters' due out in July.
The Launch of the iPhone 17e Is Reportedly Imminent [ 09-Feb-26 10:30am ]
The new bargain iPhone can, it seems, be yours soon—probably in a matter of weeks.
For Some Reason, Someone Who Generates AI Slop Books Has Unmasked Herself [ 09-Feb-26 10:00am ]
Someone who calls herself "Coral Hart" is telling the world all her tricks.
Adventure and beautiful worlds await in the newest TV spot for Illumination's 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.'
After a vibes-heavy first look last year, fans might have expected the new 'Star Wars' movie to show up to the Super Bowl with something to tell. Alas!
08-Feb-26
Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in the latest alien film from iconic director Steven Spielberg, out June 12.