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Next Exit Embraces the Afterlife, But Still Wants to Negotiate
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 19:00
Darkly funny and deeply existential, Mali Elfman's debut feature Next Exit confronts questions of life and death with a sci-fi practicality that allows the emotional, character-driven story to unfold.
Why New Self-Driving Cars Could Have Giant Robotic Eyes On The Front
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 22:09
Self-driving cars have a ton of safety hurdles to overcome before they become popular, but one interesting safety solution is surprisingly human.
Twitter May Delay Verified Badge Changes Over Election Concerns
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 01:25
Soon anyone will be able to add a verified badge to their Twitter accounts, assuming they're willing to pay, and that may be a problem during election season.
The Morning After: Ukraine lost Starlink access over funding
Engadget - 7 Nov 2022 14:15
On October 15th, billionaire Elon Musk said he would indefinitely fund Ukraine's Starlink use to support the country. But, on October 24th, the Ukrainian military lost internet access, causing problems for commanders and...
Meta Plans to Lay Off Thousands of Employees Starting This Week: Report
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 13:00
Meta, the parent company that owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is expected to start mass layoffs as early as this week, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. And while it's not clear exactly how m...
Twitter reportedly asks some laid-off staff to return
Engadget - 7 Nov 2022 01:34
Mere days after cutting its workforce in half, Twitter is asking some employees to return, according to Bloomberg . Citing two sources within the company, the outlet reports management at Twitter has come to the realizat...
It Shouldn't Be This Hot
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 23:50
November is supposed to bring colder weather to the Northern hemisphere, but this year the month began with unusually high temperatures.
Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Fails to Deploy Solar Array Shortly After Launch
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 23:50
The Cygnus cargo spacecraft has run into some trouble on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), as one of its two solar arrays is refusing to deploy.
The Reason Toyota's EV Platforms Are Way Behind The Competition
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 23:45
Toyota has been a surprising holdout on the electric vehicle market considering its early contribution to the hybrid conversation.
How Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Talokan Will Impact the Marvel Cinematic Universe Going Forward
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 23:40
When Kevin Feige took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, fans began to see where the Marvel Cinematic Universe was going. Three more years of stories would build up to the Avengers showing down with Kang...
Why The Yugo Is Considered The Worst Car Ever Sold In America
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 23:38
The Yugo was great for the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, but it wasn't cut out for U.S. roads.
Potential Hurricane Poses Threat to NASA's Upcoming Moon Launch
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 23:36
NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has entered into a hurricane preparedness mode as Subtropical Storm Nicole threatens the peninsula. At the same time, the space agency says its 321-foot-tall SLS rocket will remain ...
Instagram's Video Selfie Age Verification System Goes Live in the U.K.
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 23:30
Instagram's video selfie age verification system for teens went live this week in the United Kingdom, around six months after the the company began testing the tool.
Toxic 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II' players will be muted in voice and text chat
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Billionaires Are Funding Climate Destruction
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 22:44
The world's wealthiest people are responsible for about a million times more emissions than the world's lowest earners when you take into account their investments, a new report has found. The report, issued Sunday by Ox...
A Gears of War live action movie and animated series are coming to Netflix
Engadget - 7 Nov 2022 22:37Final Fantasy 16 Will Be A PS5 Exclusive For Six Months, According To Sony
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 22:32
An important detail about "Final Fantasy 16" was surprisingly and unceremoniously announced in a promotional video for the PS5's DualSense controllers.
Feds Seize Over $1 Billion in Crypto Originally Stolen from Dark Web Drug Marketplace Silk Road
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 22:10
The largest amount of illicit funds ever recovered by federal law enforcement came in the form of bitcoin on a disconnected drive stuffed at the bottom of one Georgia man's linen closet.
Diablo 4 Reportedly Headed For April 2023 Launch
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 22:03
After the poor public reception of "Diablo: Immortal," fans may see the release of the next mainline installment of the classic franchise in as early as April.
Gears of War Is Netflix's Latest Gaming Adaptation
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2022 22:00
Netflix has rapidly become the Thanos of video-game adaptations, and the latest gem for its shiny streaming gauntlet is none other than Gears of War.
This $3.36 Billion Crypto Seizure Set A US Record
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2022 21:36
The U.S. Department of Justice has reported one of the biggest Bitcoin seizures ever, and the amount of money recovered is truly staggering.