Apple's iOS 26 release date is coming up: Check to see if your iPhone is compatible for the update
We're only a few days away Apple's iPhone 17 event, which the company has dubbed "awe dropping" and scheduled for Tuesday, September 9. If all goes as expected, we should get to download iOS 26 and iPad 26 about a week later. Coming with those OS updates are substantial updates to your iPhone and iPad's operating systems. You may have already heard about "Liquid Glass," which (intentional or not) is sort of like Apple's take on the old Windows Vista design language. That's the most notable chan...
Top Spec Razor Blade Laptops Are Average 14% Off Right Now
This slim gaming laptop is one of our favorites, with an impressive design and the power to match.
Amazon’s ‘Neflix for AI’ Plans to ‘Reconstruct’ Lost Orson Welles Film With Slop
They're not beating the charges of having no ability to create original works.
iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update ahead of the Apple event next week
Get ready: The Apple iPhone 17 event is on Tuesday, September 9, which is less than a week away. (Here's how you can watch the iPhone 17 launch on YouTube.) We'll finally get the details on the new iPhone 17 lineup and, assuming Apple sticks to tradition, that means we should be able to install iOS 26 about a week or so after the event. But you don't have to wait to test out the new features, since you can download and install the newly released public beta 6 or iOS 26 developer beta 9 for deve...
How to watch Apple debut the iPhone 17 lineup at its 'Awe Dropping' event on September 9
September is usually iPhone season, and Apple appears poised to unveil its newest smartphones with its latest showcase, which is set for next week. The fall event has been dubbed "Awe dropping," so we're hoping for some surprising announcements that'll merit the tagline. The whole thing begins on September 9 at 1PM ET/10AM PT. If you want to tune in to hear what Tim Cook and crew have to say about the iPhone 17, you can stream the show on Apple's website or YouTube channel. We've also got the li...
The Horror Hit ‘Weapons’ Is Coming Home Sooner Than You Think
Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong star in the Zach Cregger screamer, coming to digital September 9.
Forget Open Earbuds, It’s All About Open Headphones Now
JLab has a new pair of JBuds headphones that brings open audio into new territory.
What the Hell Is Going on With Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun and Donald Trump?
"I believe that a truly great financial brand must be built on fairness, transparency, and trust—not on unilateral actions that freeze investor assets," Sun tweeted Thursday.
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A Glittering Stellar Nursery Shines In New JWST Image
This sparkling scene of star birth was captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. What appears to be a craggy, starlit mountaintop kissed by wispy clouds is actually a cosmic dust-scape being eaten away by the blistering winds and radiation of nearby, massive, infant stars.
Tesla's board to Elon Musk: Hit these milestones, and we'll make you a trillionaire
It's September 2025, and things are looking peachy keen. Sure, the US job market has taken a nosedive. And yeah, only one in four Americans believes they have a good chance of improving their standard of living. But hey, Tesla's board has proposed a pay package that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. What really matters is that someone is having a good time, right? Tesla's board laid out what's by far the biggest CEO compensation package in history on Friday. It reads like the ...
This AI Box Lets You Search Your Security Camera Footage Using a Text Prompt
Dog got out? Left your phone somewhere? Those can be automation triggers.
How to watch Flame Fatales 2025 speedrunning event
Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes speedrunning event Flame Fatales kicks off on September 7 and goes until September 14. You can watch the marathon on the GDQ Twitch channel starting at 11:30AM ET. This is a week-long event, so the official schedule is packed with cool games. All told, there will be more than 50 speedruns. These will include recent hits like Blue Prince and Hades 2, in addition to classics like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. There's also going to be a one-handed s...
Anker’s New Prime 300W Power Bank Is the Last Portable Battery You’ll Ever Need
Seriously, this might be the one and only power bank you need for the rest of your life.
New Study Upends Origin Theory of Mysterious Interstellar Object
Researchers analyzed the orbit of 3I/ATLAS to try and narrow down where it came from.
Art Is Only Part of These Awesome New Pop Culture Portraits
'Shadowboxers,' a new exhibit by Jayson Weidel, makes the frame equally as exciting as the art inside it.
‘Peacemaker’ Makes a Case for Healing in Pocket Dimensions
While Chris' delusions of grandeur in the 'best dimension ever' persist, danger looms back at home.
Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are among 20 new additions to the WHO's list of essential medicines.
OnePlus and Hasselblad are ending their five-year partnership
OnePlus and Hasselblad are ending their five-year partnership, according to an official blog post. The smartphone maker has started developing its own camera system, which it has dubbed the DetailMax Engine. There was no reason given for the split, though OnePlus heaped praise on Hasselblad in that blog post. It lauded the camera maker's "obsession with precision and detail" and opined about "nights in the lab chasing the perfect balance of light and shadow." The company also said that "Hasselbl...
Mappa President Hopes ‘Reze Arc’ Movie Will Trigger Fandom Boom for ‘Chainsaw Man’
Mappa also address what's going on with a possible second season of 'Chainsaw Man.'
The Doomers Who Insist AI Will Kill Us All
Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI’s prince of doom, explains why computers will kill us and provides an unrealistic plan to stop it.
Sonos' latest sale knocks 20 percent off the Era 300 speaker
The back-to-school season isn't only a good time to save on things like a new laptop. Case in point: Sonos' latest sale. Whether you want to upgrade the sound in your dorm room or home office, you can save up to 20 percent on Sonos speakers and soundbars right now. One of the best discounts is $90 off the Era 300. The same price is available on Amazon, as are some more deals on Sonos products. Sonos debuted the Era 300 in 2023 as its main spatial audio offering, and we found it to have excel...
‘Buffy’ Star Sarah Michelle Gellar Shuts Down Reboot Haters
With a new 'Buffy' series on the horizon, Gellar is playing defense for the reboot and revival wave.
BMW and Qualcomm announce jointly developed driver assistance system
Qualcomm's driver-assistance system Snapdragon Ride Pilot will debut on the BMW iX3 electric SUV, offering hands-free highway driving, automatic lane changes and parking assistance. The jointly developed software stack announced today will be powered by Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips and will make its first formal appearance at IAA Mobility 2025. Snapdragon Ride Pilot is a Level 2+ driver-assistance system, not self-driving, which means drivers will still be responsible for supervising the vehi...
James Gunn Claims ‘Peacemaker’ Will Tie-In ‘Directly’ to ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
Is this a good idea or a very bad one?
Engadget Podcast: The curious calm before the iPhone 17 storm
We're just days away from Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, and the hype seems practically nonexistent. Did the many (many) leaks splash cold water on an enthusiasm, or are we just tired of annual iPhone events? In this episode, Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins Devindra to discuss why even the rumored iPhone Air isn't really tingling our gadget geek senses. Also, we dive into the final repercussions of the US. v. Google antitrust trial: Turns out Google doesn’t have to sell Chrome, or gi...
Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Sets New Sale Record at Sci-Fi Movie Auction
Fans bid millions to own Darth Vader's lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy, but only one lucky bidder bagged the iconic weapon.
Venice’s Iconic Winged Lion Statue Has a Mysterious Origin Story
Researchers analyzed the City of Bridges' most famous icon and compared it to statues from China's Tang Dynasty.
Tech CEOs Praise Donald Trump at White House Dinner
At a White House dinner Thursday night, America’s tech executives put on an uncanny display of fealty to Donald Trump.
Paramount+ deal: Get 50 percent off annual subscriptions
Sometimes, rising prices for streaming services feels as inevitable as death and taxes. So when a serious discount is available, we tend to sit up and take notice. For a few weeks, you can get a whopping half off an annual subscription to Paramount+. A year of the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported, will cost $30 compared to the usual $60. Paramount+ Premium, which is ad-free except for live tv programming, will cost $60 for a year instead of $120. This is a substantial deal th...
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Analog vs. Digital: The Race Is On To Simulate Our Quantum Universe
Faithful simulations of the world are impossible to create using ordinary computers. Simulating physical reality is, however, the original, express purpose of quantum computers. In 1981, long before quantum computers gained notoriety as potential tools for breaking encryption, the physicist Richard Feynman planted the seed for what is now a multibillion-dollar effort to build them… Source
Tamagotchi Paradise trades stressful virtual pet parenting for nature and tranquility
On a random Saturday in August, I became the omnipotent caretaker of a newly formed planet, one born, according to the lore, from humankind's collective love of Tamagotchis past and present. An egg hatched and a planet sprang forth. Then another egg hatched down on the surface of that planet and a critter sprang forth. In the few weeks since, I've raised half a dozen more creatures across three different virtual habitats, slowly but surely turning my planet into a bustling hub of adorable alien ...
Anker is upgrading its global ambitions—with AI and a stair-climbing robovac system
From phone chargers to robotics and large AI models.
Disney’s ‘Lego Star Wars’ Show Just Made Darth Revan Canon…Kinda
Darth Revan, who first appeared 22 years ago in 'Knights of the Old Republic,' will make his Sith presence known once more on Disney+ later this month.
Tesla Offers ONE TRILLION DOLLAR Pay Package to Elon Musk (If He Can Stay Focused)
Musk could become the first trillionaire.
The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC
With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won't be able to take advantage of Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC features, like Windows Recall or Studio Effects for video chats. So if you've already been ...
Bose’s New QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Play Nicer With iPhones
You're not gonna need a dongle anymore if you've got a newer iPhone.
New Webb image shows star formation as glittering, craggy peaks
NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI, A. Pa If "chaos is a ladder," then brilliant stars forming from discordant gas and dust are the ultimate example of that. The James Webb telescope has imaged one of the more dramatic stellar nurseries in the galaxy called Pismis 24, showing swirling dust and infant stars in unprecedented detail. The image was captured in infrared light by Webb's NIRCam (near-infrared camera), with false color detail added afterwards. It shows the Pismis 24 star cluster located in the ...
The best deals on MacBooks, iPads and other Apple gear you can get right now
It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple gadgets a bit harder than usual. But make no mistake: Good Apple deals are typically out there. To make them a bit easier to find, we're keeping a running list of the best Apple deals on MacBooks, iPads, accessories and more that you can shop right now. Be aware, though, that this is a tricky time to buy certain Apple products. The company is expected to a...
Do Self-Driving Cars Need Windshield Wipers?
The new rules will take effect next year.
Nepal blocks most social media sites for failing to register with the government
The government of Nepal is blocking commonly used social platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, WeChat, Reddit and YouTube due to noncompliance with a new law requiring them to register with the government, The Associated Press reported. Five platforms including TikTok and Viber that did register in the country were exempted from the ban. Social media companies were asked to provide a local contact, grievance handler and person responsible for self-regulation to avoid a shutdown and many a...
The New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Finally Has a Release Date
Before you ask, it's not a Tuesday.
Reolink continues innovating with two new major product launches at IFA 2025
A new 4K floodlight security camera, and more AI smarts for your videos.
Bose overhauls the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with lossless audio and longer battery life
Bose announced a refresh of its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds over the summer and now it's back with an overhaul of its flagship noise-canceling headphones. The company has employed the second-generation moniker once again on the new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, but this time the list of updates is a bit more substantial. Bose says it made tweaks to audio performance, active noise cancellation (ANC), battery life, power efficiency and more. Surprisingly, the company managed to make its upgrades w...
This Extremely Slim Phone Is Hitting Apple and Samsung Where It Hurts
The Tecno Slim is ready to take the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's and iPhone 17 Air's lunch money.
7 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu
The CDC stop publishing data on bird flu infections in animals back in July.
Kirby Air Riders is a cute, chaotic racing game
Kirby is a uniquely wholesome Nintendo character, yet his games often have a quirky mean streak to them. They're all about letting players absorb enemies and take on some wild powers to tear through vibrant stages with reckless abandon. That's especially true with Kirby Air Riders, the long-awaited sequel to the GameCube classic racing game, Kirby Air Ride. Much like the original, it's a fast-paced racing game starring Kirby and friends as they race through visually striking locales – it also ha...
Microsoft Goes Back to BASIC, Open-Sources Bill Gates’ Code
Simpler times.
Tesla Makes a Huge Move to Appease Regulators
The change, timed with the service's expansion onto highways, was triggered by new state regulations and Tesla’s elevated ambitions.
Valerion launches new premium projector with anti-rainbow effect technology
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Valerion is formally announcing its new premium projector, the VisionMaster Max, at IFA 2025. The boxy little projector offers improved contrast and brightness, but the feature that should be most interesting to home theater aficionados is how it tries to address the "rainbow effect" common in some cheaper projectors. Cheaper DLP projectors sometimes display stuttery strobes of color when the projector's color wheel is forced to quickly shift between colo...
All the Top New Gadgets We Saw at IFA Berlin 2025
A tennis-playing robot, TCL's gargantuan phone, and a whole bunch of new AI-powered wearables. Here are some of the best gadgets we saw at IFA 2025.
OpenAI is reportedly producing its own AI chips starting next year
OpenAI is gearing up to start the mass production of its own AI chips next year to be able to provide the massive computing power its users need and to lessen its reliance on NVIDIA, according to the Financial Times. The company reportedly designed the custom AI chip with US semiconductor maker Broadcom, whose CEO recently announced that it has a new client that put in a whopping $10 billion in orders. It didn't name the client, but the Times' sources confirmed that it was OpenAI, which apparent...
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The Murchison Widefield Array Just Doubled In Size - What Could It Find Now?
Radio astronomy took another step forward recently, with the completion of Phase III of the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia. We’ve reported before on how the MWA has investigated everything from SETI signals to the light from the earliest stars. WIth this upgrade, the MWA will continue to operate with much needed improvements while the radio astronomy awaits the completion of the successor it helped enable - the Square Kilometer Array (SKA).
The Morning After: reMarkable’s new e-ink device is the size of a notepad
reMarkable is making a move away from its giant e-ink slate. The new Paper Pro Move is a smaller iteration with a 7.3-inch display the same size as a reporter’s notepad. The idea is an eink device you can write and edit on while on the move. Hence the name. Engadget There are some drawbacks, however. With the Move, the only way to write and edit typed text is with the on-screen keyboard. Bigger reMarkable devices can connect to a companion keyboard. Engadget’s Daniel Cooper spent some time with ...
People Are Back-Flipping Off of Waymo’s Robotaxis
San Francisco was an early adopter of robotaxis, but increasingly the city has become a stage for real-world tests confronting social acceptance.
People Are Backflipping Off of Waymo’s Robotaxis
San Francisco was an early adopter of robotaxis, but increasingly the city has become a stage for real-world tests confronting social acceptance.
‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings
Networks of pipes and heat exchangers can transfer excess heat from buildings into nearby bodies of water—but as the world warms, the cooling potential of some water courses is now diminishing.
Waymo Says You’re Not Getting Its Footage Without a Warrant
The move is one of several signaling a growing tension between innovation, privacy, and law enforcement power.
These 1080p Smart Glasses Can Be Controlled With a Touch-Sensitive Ring
Inmo's Air 3 glasses are unlike anything I've seen before.
The Pretty Screen on Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Will Almost Make You Forget About Its Price
The successor to the Legion Go gaming handheld feels better in hand, but your wallet will be in terrible pain.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price
At the beginning of the year, Lenovo gave us an early design preview of its next flagship gaming handheld the Legion Go 2. Today, at IFA 2025, the company is fleshing out the rest of the system with more details regarding its specs, price and availability. In terms of its overall appearance, not much has changed on the outside of the Legion Go 2. It has the same general shape and detachable controllers as the preview model, alongside an 8.8-inch OLED with a variable 144Hz refresh rate and VESA H...
Yes, the Screen on This Lenovo Laptop Really Flips From Horizontal to Vertical
Also announcd at IFA 2025, Lenovo's got a head-tracking stand that will make sure you'll never escape your Zoom call.
Lenovo's new Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop can be outfitted with up to a GeForce 5080 GPU
Lenovo just announced some new gaming products at IFA, including the Legion Pro 7 laptop. The specs here are impressive. The laptop ships with AMD's newest Ryzen 9 9000 HX series processors and options go all the way up to the Ryzen 9955HX3D. The Windows 11 computer also features NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs and purchasers can go up to the RTX 5080. There's a 16-inch 240Hz OLED panel with a 0.08ms response time, which should make for some glorious gaming sessions. Lenovo It can be outfitted with up t...
Lenovo's ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept Laptop Has a Swiveling Screen
The 14-inch ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept has a screen you can manually twist whenever the mood strikes.
Lenovo's latest laptop concept might be the ultimate doomscrolling machine
Lenovo is no stranger to laptops with funky displays. The company has made a notebook with a tri-fold screen, one with a rollable panel and multiple systems with flexible displays. But this year at IFA, Lenovo is testing out yet another new design with its latest concept laptop, and this time it may have created the ultimate doomscrolling machine. Its official name is the ThinkBook Vertiflex Concept and when it's closed, it looks almost exactly like a traditional 14-inch clamshell laptop. But if...
Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Midjourney for copyright infringement
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against popular AI image generator Midjourney, accusing it of stealing and exploiting its intellectual properties. The complaint revolves around the AI tool's ability to generate images and videos of Warner Bros.' popular fictional characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny and his friends from Looney Tunes. "Midjourney thinks it is above the law," the company wrote in its lawsuit. It said that the image generator sells...
Elon Musk, AI Startups, and the Case of the Allegedly Missing Trade Secrets
The startup sued competitor Mercor Inc. in federal court Wednesday, accusing the company and a former employee of misappropriating trade secrets to win new business.
AI Startups and the Case of the Allegedly Missing Trade Secrets
Scale AI sued competitor Mercor Inc. in federal court Wednesday, accusing the company and a former employee of misappropriating trade secrets to win new business.
Elon Musk, AI Startups, and The Case of The Allegedly Missing Trade Secrets
The startup sued competitor Mercor Inc. in federal court Wednesday, accusing the startup and a former employee of misappropriating trade secrets to win new business.
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Juno Detects Callisto's "Footprints" in Jupiter's Aurorae
Jupiter hosts the brightest and most spectacular auroras in the Solar System, and its largest moons (the Galileans) create their own auroral signatures known as “satellite footprints” in the planet’s atmosphere. Until now, astronomers had detected the auroral signatures of three Galileans (Io, Europa, and Ganymede), but not Callisto. Thanks to an international team, close-up images of Callisto's footprints have been seen at last.
21 years later, Meta still hasn't given up on the Facebook 'poke'
Meta currently has lots of priorities Mark Zuckerberg likely never would have imagined back in the early days of Facebook. The company has pivoted from social networking to the metaverse and, most recently, to AI. But somehow, one of its earliest and most useless features has not only survived but is apparently getting a revamp. I'm talking, of course, about the poke, which Meta is once again trying to revive. The company is making the storied feature easier to find by adding pokes back to user ...
A Spaceship Crew Faces Doom in This Surprisingly Tender Sci-Fi Story
'Last Meal Aboard the Awassa' by Kel Coleman also features some wonderfully vivid descriptions for any alien foodies out there.
The Apple iPhone 17 'Awe dropping' event happens next week: Here's what to expect on September 9
We're now less than week away from the Apple's September 9 event, where the company is all but certain to unveil the iPhone 17 line. This year's theme of "Awe dropping," which was featured in Apple's invitations to the media sent on August 26 doesn't reveal much by way of clues, though some think the heat-mapped Apple logo is indicative of better thermal cooling in the new models. But more importantly, we already know how to watch the Apple iPhone 17 event itself: The keynote will be livestreame...
‘007 First Light’ Exists Thanks to Daniel Craig and ‘Hitman’
Thank a fan favorite 'Hitman' level and the most recent live-action Bond for IO getting to make '007 First Light.'
The new Street Fighter movie lands in theaters next October
The new Street Fighter movie has been given a release date of October 16, 2026. Kitao Sakurai is directing the project and a few generic plot details have been disclosed. The story will be set in 1993, a nod to the year Street Fighter II was released in arcades, and will have familiar characters from the game uncovering "a deadly conspiracy" in the midst of all their street fighting. It seems safe to expect a fair bit of camp in a Street Fighter project, and that bears out in some of the casting...
If You’re Not Already Planning Your Halloween Costume, You’re Falling Behind
Here's a roundup of new Halloween pop culture-inspired costumes and fashion so far.
Civilization developer Firaxis is laying off staff
Firaxis, longtime developer of the strategy series Civilization, is laying off an undisclosed number of staff, Game Developer reports. The studio's publisher and owner 2K confirmed that the layoffs were happening as Firaxis "restructures and optimizes" for "adaptability, collaboration, and creativity." The layoffs follow turmoil at another 2K studio, Cloud Chamber, which is supposed to be developing the next Bioshock game. Since the restructuring has yet to be publicly disclosed, it's hard to s...
Get Ready to Marathon ‘The Twilight Saga’ on YouTube, Loca
Before the sparkly vampire franchise returns to theaters for its 15th anniversary, watch it online.
Our Favorite Smart Lock for Your Front Door Is Just $164 Right Now
The Yale Approach Lock is easy to install, offers auto-unlock, and is 32% off right now.
Big tech signs on to White House plan for AI education in US schools
The White House hosted several tech and AI leaders at an event today centered on teaching artificial intelligence in US schools. Many of the big tech companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic have already issued press releases with their commitments to a pledge from the White House to help "foster early interest in Al technology, promote Al literacy and proficiency, and enable comprehensive Al training for parents and educators." The business commitments include things ...
Finally, You Can Cuddle With a Cute Camera-Clad AI Robot That Feels Jealousy
Nothing makes me feel warmer and fuzzier inside than a furry AI companion with an LLM running on-device.
Who Owns ‘Telepathy’?
Elon Musk's Neuralink has suffered a setback.
Who Have Marvel’s Avengers Become?
From 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' to their 2020 video game, the Avengers have changed in ways that've shaped the Marvel universe.
Sesame Street's new partnership with YouTube will bring 'hundreds of full episodes' to the video platform
Sesame Street creator Sesame Workshop and YouTube have announced a new "extended partnership" that will bring episodes of the iconic children's show to the platform and a series of workshops for creators on "how to create content that is entertaining while also promoting learning." This new YouTube partnership joins an existing Netflix deal to stream new episodes of Sesame Street starting in November. According to YouTube, it'll now have a catalog of "hundreds of full episodes" of the show, on t...
RIP to Horror Icon Scott Spiegel, Co-Writer of ‘Evil Dead II’
A longtime associate of Sam Raimi, Eli Roth, and Quentin Tarantino, Spiegel also directed 'From Dusk Till Dawn 2' and 'Hostel: Part III.'
Oscar Isaac Will Bring a ‘Rock Star’ Energy to His Victor Frankenstein
The star talks about how Guillermo del Toro's new 'Frankenstein' will bring a uniquely stylish flair to its mad-scientist character.
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The JWST's New Contribution To Understanding The Cosmic Dawn: MINERVA
The JWST is performing a new multi-wavelength survey called MINERVA (Medium-band Imaging with NIRCam to Explore ReVolutionary Astrophysics). It'll study four extragalactic fields in greater detail and depth, and will help us understand the Cosmic Dawn.
US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers
DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.
Netflix's animated Tomb Raider series is ending with its second season
Netflix has shared a pair of updates about its animated Tomb Raider show. The second season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft will air on the streaming service on December 11. However, that second season will also be the final one for the project. Legendary Television is behind the show, which premiered in October 2024 on Netflix and stars Hayley Atwell of MCU fame as the titular Tomb Raider. If you simply can't get enough of Lara and her adventures in archeology, you have other options o...
Going to Space Could Make Your Cells Age Faster
After just 32 days of spaceflight, stem cells that play a vital role in blood and immune system health showed signs of accelerated aging.
The New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Has a Release Date and Perfect Casting Announcment
Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes lead the cast of the 2026 film.
Apple's iPhone 17 is expected to debut next week: Rumors, prices, new features and everything else you need to know
It's true: In just five days, we'll finally get to see the all-new iPhone 17 lineup during Apple's 2025 "Awe dropping" iPhone event. The hardware announcement will take place on Tuesday, September 9 at 1PM ET. The newest phones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features preinstalled, along with any new features Apple reveals that day. But until the iPhone event actually happens, we can only speculate what the new devices will look like. As with most unreleased iPhones, rumors and leaks h...
Your Butthole Is Begging You to Stop Scrolling on the Toilet
New research shows phone-scrolling while using the toilet is riskier than you might think.
Southwest Airlines Announces Free Wi-Fi for Everyone, Months After Taking Away Free Checked Bags
It will be the largest U.S. airline offering free wifi on all flights. At least for now.
Researchers find alarming overlaps among 18 popular VPNs
A new peer-reviewed study alleges that 18 of the 100 most-downloaded virtual private network (VPN) apps on the Google Play Store are secretly connected in three large families, despite claiming to be independent providers. The paper doesn't indict any of our picks for the best VPN, but the services it investigates are popular, with 700 million collective downloads on Android alone. The study, published in the journal of the Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (PETS), doesn't just find that ...
Should AI Get Legal Rights?
Model welfare is an emerging field of research that seeks to determine whether AI is conscious and, if so, how humanity should respond.
iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the new update before the iPhone 17 launch
Get ready: The Apple iPhone 17 event is on Tuesday, September 9, which is just five days away. (Here's how you can watch the iPhone 17 launch on YouTube.) We'll finally get to see the new iPhone 17 lineup, and assuming Apple sticks to tradition we should be able to install iOS 26 around a week or so after the event. But you don't have to wait to test out the new features because you can download and install the newly released public beta 6 or iOS 26 developer beta 9 for developers. (See our prev...
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Standout Lucy Was Destined to Join ‘Guilty Gear Strive’ in Its Groundbreaking Collab
Arc System Works and CD Projekt Red producers say Lucy is 'an excellent fit' for 'Guilty Gear Strive' season four.
The 35 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (September 2025)
Friendship, Final Destination Bloodlines, and Sinners are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
Honda teases its first full-size e-motorcycle with fast charging
Honda is preparing to announce its first electric motorcycle with fast charging, based on a new teaser video the company shared on Instagram. The video shows off the new e-motorcycle on test rides in Europe and teases the date, September 16, when Honda will presumably introduce it. Plans to expand Honda's lineup of electric motorcycles have been in the works since at least 2022, when the company announced it would release "10 or more" e-motorcycles by 2025. The new motorcycle is under a wrap of ...
