A rocket built primarily from 3D-printed parts could finally take flight today, with Relativity Space targeting a late evening launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida. You can catch the action live right here.

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California Poised to Battle Google and Facebook Over 'Journalism Usage Fees'
California lawmakers introduced new legislation this week aimed at pressuring tech companies like Google and Facebook into paying news publishers for content posted on their platforms. The measure comes amid a brewing battle between tech firms and lawmakers over similar legislation in Canada and on the heels of a…
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Scientists See Photosynthesis Happening in Detail, Thanks to New Laser Technique
What if we could mimic how plants, algae, and bacteria harvest sunlight to create better solar panels? New research published Wednesday in Nature explores the molecular nitty-gritty of photosynthesis, and it may help us get closer to making this a reality.

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The Final Renfield Trailer Has More Nic Cage, More Gore, and Lots of Radiohead
Our first look at the new horror comedy Renfield kept its biggest selling point hidden. That being the fact the title character, played by Nicholas Hoult, is the servant of Count Dracula, played by legendary Oscar winner Nicolas Cage, who was revealed only at the end. This latest and apparently final trailer does the…
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Nothing's Ear (2) Wireless Earbuds Will Personalize Your Sound Through a Quick Hearing Test
No two ears are the same, and headphones that sound amazing to one user may completely disappoint another. That’s why it’s always important to try before you buy. But headphones or earbuds with customizable sound profiles allow you to tune your listening experience even after purchase. It’s an increasingly popular …
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Holy Cow, Netflix's Power Rangers Anniversary Special Looks Morphinomenal
Although we’ve had a few glimpses here and there, today Netflix gave us our first proper good look at Power Rangers: Once and Always, a new reunion special to celebrate 30 years of teens with attitude and brightly colored Spandex. But here’s the surprising thing: not only does it look extremely good, it looks like…
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Here’s What TikTok’s CEO Will Tell Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday. If there’s anyone left in Congress or the American public who hasn’t made up their minds about the ultra-popular short-form app, the executive will attempt to sway them to his side.
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Tanzania Reports Its First Outbreak of the Deadly Marburg Virus
At least eight people have been infected and five are dead (including one healthcare worker) in a new outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania, according to a Monday statement from the World Health Organization. It is Tanzania’s first-ever confirmed outbreak of the deadly disease.

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Virgin Orbit Reportedly Close to $200 Million Rescue Deal After Launch Failure
Things may be looking up for Richard Branson’s private launch business Virgin Orbit, with reports suggesting the company may have secured new funding and is preparing for an upcoming rocket launch.
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Beethoven’s Genome Reveals Clues to His Bad Health and Early Death
Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven died, a team of researchers has managed to sequence the German composer’s genome from locks of his hair, revealing surprising details of his health and genealogical history.

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They Said It Couldn't Be Done: Instagram Gets Even More Ads
For years, Instagram users wandered aimlessly through the app hoping to see just one more ad, scrolling past annoying posts from friends, family, and exes in a desperate hunt for marketing content. It seems Instagram heard our pleas. The company announced that it’s found a way to fill the app with even more ads, this…
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Stranger Things' Writers Tease Big Things for Its Final Season
Director Chad Stahleski talks John Wick: Chapter 4 and Odysseus, as one does. Behind-the-scenes Marvel reports give us Coven of Chaos music, Vision Quest writers, and more sneak peeks at Daredevil: Born Again. Plus, what’s coming on Quantum Leap. Spoilers, away!

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Rail Company Sued For Train Derailment in Ohio | Extreme Earth
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Panera Bread Is Letting Customers Pay With Amazon’s Palm Reading Tech
Panera Bread isn’t telling its legion of customers to shove their hand directly into their broccoli and cheese bread bowl, but a few Missouri franchisees are letting their customers know they can throw their palm onto the kiosk to pay for their meal. It’s not the first time Amazon’s palm-reading payment tech has been…
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This Super Mario Bros. Movie Racer Puts a Snazzy Spin on the Iconic Mario Kart
At this weekend’s WonderCon 2023, JAKKS Pacific will host a panel to reveal its line for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. io9 got an exclusive sneak peek of the iconic Mario Kart, inspired by Nintendo and Illumination’s new animated adaptation, which will be part of JAKKS Pacific’s 2023 toy and collectible releases.
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Leaked Document Shows How Amazon Ended Up Over-Listing Thousands of Jobs
After Amazon announced another round of layoffs affecting 9,000 employees earlier this week, a leaked document from inside the company revealed that listing too many job openings and subsequently over-hiring in some departments may have been a part of the problem.

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Plan to Build Satellites in Orbit Using Robots and 'Space Lego' Gets Space Force Funding
In an effort to reshape the growing satellite market, a group of private companies led by Arkisys is preparing to test a system that would enable the construction of spacecraft directly in orbit.
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Text to Video Generative AI Is Finally Here and It’s Weird as Hell
I like my AI like I like my foreign cheese varieties, incredibly weird and full of holes, the kind that leaves most definitions of “good” up to individual taste. So color me surprised as I explored the next frontier of public AI models, and found one of the strangest experiences I had since the bizarre AI-generated …
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Welcome to Forever Finds Romance Lurking Between False Memories and Artificial Realities
Last year, io9 featured A Fractured Infinity, the debut novel from Nathan Tavares. The sci-fi fantasy author has a new release coming later this year, and it’s another mind-bending tale with a queer romance at its center. Read on for an excerpt from Welcome to Forever, as well as the full cover reveal.

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All the Witches Casts a Spell Over the Gaming Shelf
We return to tabletop with clear eyes and fingers itching to roll some dice. As reviews and social reactions start rolling in for the Dungeons & Dragons film, we’ve begun collecting creative, unique, and independent games from across the community. Crack open a tome of Shakespearean drama, solo psychological horror,…
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Don't Fear the Reaper: Interview with Horror Author Stephen Graham Jones
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Donald Trump Posts Sad Truth Social Rant: 'They're All Sick and It's Fake News'
In yet another late-night video, former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that there is a “witch hunt” against him, even as he claims he will be arrested on Tuesday. No arrest has been made, nor has it been confirmed by authorities, and Trump’s lawyer says the former president isn’t afraid of the…
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