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Sorry, but you were never going to get any Nintendo Switch 2 (https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-switch-2-1851242349) news at Tuesday’s 40-minute Nintendo Direct (https://www.youtube.com/live/kX3BkD5PVUM?si=N1WKfRx9HXVnNouJ). However, Nintendo wasn’t just laying out the big titles to hit the original Switch (https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-switch-tips-1851401203) for 2024; it was showcasing what games would keep us satiated just before and just after its next big console finally sees the…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/3e6d5d76a0f5ff90939f33962895f098.jpgDonald Trump recently called himself the “crypto president,” pulling a complete 180 from the days when he referred to crypto as a scam (https://newrepublic.com/article/162667/bitcoin-scams-donald-trump). And it’s causing quite a lot of confusion in an already hectic presidential race where the former president is neck-and-neck in the polls with President Joe Biden.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/5168c356d10bb7985f4bbf6faf9d4b1e.jpgIn May, we learned that creator Bryan Fuller had departed (https://gizmodo.com/friday-the-13th-peacock-a24-series-fires-bryan-fuller-1851465226) the much-anticipated Friday the 13th prequel series (https://gizmodo.com/gateway/friday-the-13-prequel-crystal-lake-peacock-bryan-fuller-1849729795) Crystal Lake, a project produced by edgy studio A24 for Peacock. At the time, Fuller posted on social media that “for reasons beyond our control, A24 has elected to go a different way with the material.”
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/96bad26716c95aa21274097a0f13d194.jpgIt sounds like the jig is up for YouTube users who snagged cheaper Premium memberships by obscuring their location with virtual private networks (VPNs).
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/cefeb90b68a5887bfa9ba961fb116ea1.jpgIn 2020, English author Susanna Clarke published her second-ever novel, Piranesi (https://gizmodo.com/susanna-clarke-announces-piranesi-her-first-book-since-1838625083). Given that it’d been over 15 years since her Hugo Award-winning debut Jonathan Strange & Mr. Morrell, the book’s arrival had been a big deal at the time—and like how Strange was later adapted to TV (https://gizmodo.com/why-you-have-to-watch-the-wonder-that-is-jonathan-stran-1710942777), Piranesi is coming to film.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/1529277fa3c7a825de92d86fe369312e.jpgDemocrats’ attempts to woo content creators and their fans reached a natural conclusion on Friday, when the Democratic National Convention Committee opened up media credentials to influencers for its big convention this summer.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/5148706ad751849c9dbb258f874d7537.jpgEver since the Suicide Squad (https://gizmodo.com/movie-review-suicide-squad-is-as-messy-and-weird-as-th-1784666704) came crashing into theaters back in 2016, Warner Bros. has been doing whatever it can to keep them around in the public eye. Games, animated movies (https://gizmodo.com/first-trailer-for-the-next-suicide-squad-animated-film-1822205172), popping up in other characters’ shows: the DC antiheroes are going to feature in whatever they can. Their next onscreen venture is Suicide… (https://gizmodo.com/suicide-squad-isekai-trailer-anime-dc-harley-quinn-1851065486)
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/525c066de670c459b8205d3e4dcdee98.jpgSome actors come into a superhero role fairly early (https://gizmodo.com/spiderman-4-update-tom-holland-marvel-studios-kevin-fei-1851426190) in their careers. Others do so in the middle (https://gizmodo.com/fantastic-four-casting-pedro-pascal-mr-fantastic-mcu-1851013024), which can carry some extra weight if this comes as their star profile is growing. And sometimes you have the ones that are fighting to be cast (https://gizmodo.com/blade-yann-demange-mahershala-ali-unleashed-1850996562) in something because they’re pretty confident they’d be an ace at it.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/d7650fa8343eed157d7812f5874179ca.jpgLast month, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (https://gizmodo.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-review-wes-ball-movie-1851444769) came to theaters, bringing with it a new set of characters positioned to continue the human/ape war established in Caesar’s reboot trilogy (https://gizmodo.com/planet-of-the-apes-reboot-impact-rise-dawn-war-kingdom-1851425361). If you somehow managed to miss it in theaters over the last six weeks—where it’s kept making money (https://gizmodo.com/inside-out-2-pixar-weekend-box-office-1851543126)!— or were just waiting to watch it…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/6e81a24cb504ead4357c6522e85ad3bc.jpgSpeculative new research outlines a method for detecting extraterrestrial civilizations: by catching the gravitational waves produced by the collapse, or failure, of their warp drives. Sounds wild, but the concept is grounded in the principles of Einstein’s general relativity.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/a2af9aa2caf9c62bd8fecd607ecde96c.jpgThis week, Star Trek: Prodigy dropped the first trailer for its second season (https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-prodigy-season-2-trailer-netflix-voyager-1851550874), and it’s full of all the sort of good Star Trek action you’d want—even more so if, like me, you’re a Voyager fan. But as a Voyager fan (https://gizmodo.com/happy-25th-birthday-voyager-the-star-trek-of-my-heart-1841047358), there was one shot in particular that called to me: Admiral Janeway, her uniform jacket removed, down to…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/08b939e400b005ae9ed0786fcb8f9c4b.pngWith things in motion on theMarvel Studios (https://gizmodo.com/avengers-kang-michael-waldron-secret-wars-marvel-mcu-1851051284) slate, actor Benedict Cumberbatch is once again talking about his role in the franchise as Doctor Strange (https://gizmodo.com/doctor-strange-2-benedict-cumberbatch-interview-marvel-1848875702).
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/a1877d3ac4079f0922637e3508ae86c6.jpgThe secret’s out: The Boys (https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-season-4-homelander-black-noir-clone-comics-1851550347) is a satire that lives to skewer the sorts of right-wing nightmares (https://gizmodo.com/eric-kripke-the-boys-anti-woke-fans-trump-prime-video-1851546943) that unfortunately are part of our real world these days. The current fourth season (https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-season-4-record-setting-ratings-prime-video-1851550848)’s election plot (https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-season-4-trailer-prime-video-1851068256) has been a highly fertile one for the show’s signature sense of humor, with one new character in particular making a big…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/8cec4f9eee3768426af45d73b357f0ee.jpgA major revamp of the Alexa platform is on the horizon, and it looks as if it’s going to cost you. Eight current and former anonymous employees who worked on Alexa told Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-mulls-5-10-monthly-price-tag-unprofitable-alexa-service-ai-revamp-2024-06-21/) that the project is known internally as “Banyan,” referring to a type of fig tree with propagation roots that grow upwards and outwards. It…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/072c6eb2f94eae547ccc5378473047f8.pngEarlier this week during Nintendo’s latest Direct livestream (https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-direct-metroid-prime-4-zelda-swtich-1851546792), Capcom shocked the fighting game world with the surprise reveal of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, an unprecedented collection of seven iconic crossover games between the comics and video games publishers (https://gizmodo.com/the-plot-of-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-is-more-insane-t-1794629250)—including one of the most bel… (https://gizmodo.com/street-fighter-ii-capcom-40th-anniversary-site-1850533186)
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/c3f93cca3716556132311c73228383c4.jpgThere’s a new swamp treat at Universal Studios Orlando (https://gizmodo.com/universal-monsters-epic-universe-theme-park-concept-art-1851550986)’s newly opened Dreamworks Land and it pays homage to Shrek in the weirdest, most unhinged way. It’s a pretzel in the shape of Mike Myers’ ogre face inspired by the hit fairytale parody franchise—a “Shrekzel,” as it’s become known online by theme park foodies—and…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/28409d9615d8d1d05154ba72029e742f.jpgThe United States announced it is banning the sale of antivirus software from the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs on Thursday, according to a release (https://www.bis.gov/press-release/commerce-department-prohibits-russian-kaspersky-software-us-customers) from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. Kaspersky’s alleged close ties to the Russian government were found to pose a critical risk.…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/fada84f0d6b9d8187a65ac3caeb3d798.pngLast week, we reported that Elon Musk has 11 children, which seemed like a lot at the time. Unfortunately, that number appears to be incorrect. In fact, he has yet another previously unreported kid, according to a report (https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-elon-musk-population-collapse-baby-push/) published Friday by Bloomberg. The total number of kids (that we know of) now appears to be 12.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/0f2507bfe597af5dc579b5f70179a72c.pngAs excitement ramps up for Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs (https://gizmodo.com/longlegs-nicolas-cage-maika-monroe-horror-movie-review-1851516473) with growing word of mouth of how darkly grim and scary the Nicolas Cage (https://gizmodo.com/longlegs-neon-nicolas-cage-maika-monroe-oz-perkins-1851221334)-starring feature is, the director’s next project, Stephen King adaptationThe Monkey (https://gizmodo.com/the-monkey-stephen-king-adaptation-osgood-perkins-neon-1851486521), is starting to gain more and more attention.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/4a9da5a2427fed52523349e659bff6ec.jpgFlat Earth conspiracy theories have run rampant (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/dont-believe-what-theyre-telling-you-about-misinformation) in recent years, despite fairly conclusive proof that our planet is shaped like an orb (William Shatner wouldn’t lie to us would he? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFJktZnjjE)). Yes, for some reason, a substantial demographic has taken it upon themselves to prove that if you pilot a yacht far enough into the…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/7ef7523b82a850a71341005d557befd6.jpgHeritage Auctions (https://gizmodo.com/sci-fi-prop-auction-demolition-man-gremlins-bill-ted-1851341198)—the same outfit that just sold an extremely rare “rocket-firing” Boba Fett toy (https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-auction-rare-boba-fett-rocket-firing-toy-1851452219) for half a million bucks (https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-rocket-firing-boba-fett-auction-sale-record-1851516026)—is back with more Star Wars treasures, this time offering over 100 pieces of concept art created by John Gallagher for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/2ee4811d096113b394b0ca0f4c17b0fe.jpgA federal jury in Las Vegas convicted five men who operated Jetflicks (https://gizmodo.com/feds-break-up-illegal-streaming-network-that-dwarfs-net-1840437552), a subscription TV and movie service that streamed pirated content, according to a press release Thursday from the U.S. Department of Justice (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-men-convicted-operating-major-illegal-streaming-service) (DOJ). Jetflicks offered more than 118,000 television episodes and 10,000 movies, making it larger than the…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/9ed8a249bd614246bc355e6d733e74ee.pngTonight, Doctor Who’s latest season (https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-15th-doctor-ruby-friendship-tardis-scenes-1851533829) comes to an end, as the Doctor and Ruby prepare to battle an almighty foe from the Time Lord’s past (https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-sutekh-one-who-waits-explained-bbc-disney-1851547295). But it also means there’s one last chance to see the most constant of factors in what has been a very up-and-down season—one more appearance from guest actress Susan Twist, who’s…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/81905b1549011afa2a0f2cf79119ea19.jpgAmazon (https://gizmodo.com/tech/amazon) plans to launch a new store that will allow U.S.-based shoppers to buy low-cost, unbranded items delivered directly from China, according to new reports from CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/amazon-plans-discount-store-in-bid-to-fend-off-temu-and-shein.html?__source=twitter%7Ctech&taid=667c7fa54d7ae60001355b1d) and The Information (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-to-launch-temu-like-discount-section-with-direct-shipping-from-china). The plan is widely seen as an attempt to compete with China-based competitors like Temu and Shein.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/9844a0d96c97d452b58ab863bb4f4d85.jpgIf you’re reading this, someone you know watches a crime show on CBS. You might not be aware that person watches the show, but numbers don’t lie. Shows like NCIS, CSI, Criminal Minds, FBI, SWAT, Blue Bloods, and others have been a gold mine for the network and now its latest one is getting a little more bloody. (https://gizmodo.com/syfys-van-helsing-is-so-boring-its-infuriating-1786976127)
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/f1f5ba7dc958cfc48975b42bdde0eb0c.pngWhile The Acolyte fans might look at the battered mask of the dark side villain formerly lovingly known as Darth Teeth (https://www.ign.com/articles/the-acolyte-master-darth-teeth-nickname-closer-look-masked-villain), now slightly less lovingly known as the Stranger (https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-acolyte-massacre-headland-stranger-qimir-1851561254), and be a bit traumatized after the horrors of this week’s episode (https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-acolyte-episode-5-recap-night-jedi-deaths-1851560645), we can all still acknowledge that it’s an amazing bit of design. So much so, we…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/d707a1eb52de84df8b34a4e2254ffaa2.jpgWith the upcoming release of Funko Fusion—the video game from 10:10 games, where you play as iconic figures across various fandom universes (https://gizmodo.com/mondo-cyclops-x-men-97-figure-marvel-disney-1851544775)—the first line of tie-in Funko Pops has been unveiled. With Masters of the Universe, M3GAN (https://gizmodo.com/m3gan-spinoff-soulm8te-ai-sex-doll-thriller-james-wan-1851551800), Jurassic World, and Hot Fuzz all represented, the release offers a taste of some of…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/5f122a14a7466d3962a9357e35a811c3.jpgThe shimmery towers of cosmic dust and gas at the heart of the Eagle Nebula have inspired awe for decades since they were first captured by the Hubble telescope. Now, NASA released (https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/new-hubble-webb-pillars-of-creation-visualization/) the most detailed visualization of the iconic celestial structure, revealing all of its dreamy features across multiple wavelengths of…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/983d239850cd0c8a25c21ed830a6eb9e.pngThe Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree (https://gizmodo.com/elden-ring-shadow-erdtree-patch-torrent-fromsoftware-1851550614), has been out for almost a week, and it’s been receiving mixed reviews. Not because it’s bad, but because it’s hard. Developer FromSoftware heard the pleas from those who can’t hang with the game’s difficulty and added a new update to make it a little easier for the whiners.
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/8f7d50002cd0426830ba0f950d8ab4e1.jpgGotham City’s most notorious vigilante is also its most despised citizen, according to the new trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader (https://gizmodo.com/batman-caped-crusader-bruce-timm-hamish-linklater-dc-1851551086). The animated series (https://gizmodo.com/batman-caped-crusader-bruce-timm-animated-prime-video-1851466546) from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm (https://gizmodo.com/batman-bruce-timm-j-j-abrams-and-matt-reeves-join-f-1846925115) hits Prime Video August 1, but you can catch a glimpse of a certain troublemaking hero “who dresses up…
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https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_80,w_636/485c52d5f7a179815cf047e180d2e9e9.jpgScientists in South Africa are now injecting the horns of live rhinos with non-toxic radioactive isotopes to make the horns unfit for human consumption and allow for easier tracking at international border crossings, according to a press release from the University of the Witwatersrand (https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/general-news/2024/2024-06/a-novel-way-to-save-rhinos-.html) in Johannesburg.
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