James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Movie icon and super spy James Bond seemed to be on another rise to the top of the box office just a few years ago, but things have been almost as quiet as a shot from a Walther PPK with a silencer ever since then. Daniel Craig took on the role in 2006 with Casino […]
io9 Survived the Nosferatu Experience
io9 was invited to the Nosferatu Experience to immerse ourselves in the world of the upcoming Focus Features picture directed by Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse). The hauntingly vampiric walk-though was a limited engagement put on by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment’s Director of Immersive Jon Braver, who spearheaded the team behind interactive play series Delusion on the […]
Bluesky’s latest update addresses an important verification problem
Bluesky has rolled out an update that fixes one important issue that could lead to impersonation on the decentralized social network. Now, when you verify your identity on the platform with your own domain, Bluesky will no longer free up your old .bsky.social username. In the past, going through the authentication process will make your […]
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 20
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. A couple of Christmas clues in today’s Mini Crossword, just a reminder that the holiday is approaching. I didn’t find today’s puzzle too tough. But if […]
A Lovey-Dovey, Madcap Sci-Fi Anime Drama
Anime adaptations often follow one of two paths. They are either a strict recreation of the manga, rigidly focused on directly transferring panels to the screen without adding the necessary elements to make it a compelling animated experience, or they are so preoccupied with being recognized as profound animated works that they rely too heavily […]
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025
Whether it’s justified or not, Apple’s AirPods have become the default for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you use an Android phone, however, the best options aren’t as obvious. If you’re hunting for a new pair yourself, allow us to help: We’ve tested countless pairs over the years, so […]
What Happens to My Benefits If the Federal Government Shuts Down Friday Night?
Despite hopes for a funding deal materializing on Wednesday morning, the federal government is once again on the precipice of a shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump and other congressional Republicans came out in opposition to the proposal. With only a few days left for a continuing resolution to hammered out, you might be getting increasingly […]
YouTube Will Help Celebrities Find Videos Using Their Likeness in AI Deepfakes
YouTube wants to help celebrities and professional athletes monitor for unauthorized uses of their likenesses created with AI. The company says it is partnering with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and will early next year begin testing “likeness management technology” that can surface AI-generated content that depicts a celebrity’s likeness and give them an easy way […]
Apple Maps’ Look Around is now available on the web
You can now access Apple’s answer to Google Street View on the web. As 9to5Mac reports, Apple has enabled Look Around for the beta version of Apple Maps on the web, letting you literally look around and explore the cities where it’s available. The company has a full list of “Look Around” locations on its […]
The Apple Watch 10 Is All In on Snorkeling. I Took It for a Swim
As my shadow drifted toward it, the burgundy octopus retreated under a rock, sucking itself into a dark crevasse. While I floated and peered down through my dive mask, a wave splashed over the back of my head and I realized I’d lost track of time once again while communing with the sea life off […]