Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast
For those will never tire of the words of Ursula K. Le Guin, a special treat is on the way. The esteemed late author's blog, which she started in 2010ā¦
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An Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017
Instead of raising prices again, Netflix may have to lower its subscription costs in Italy. A court in Rome recently ruled that Netflix owed its Italiā¦
No Fooling, āSpaceballs 2ā Will Hit Theaters April 2027
Trust in the Schwartz: 'Spaceballs 2' is over a year out from hitting the big screen and making you laugh your ass off.
I Regret to Inform You That the Artemis II Astronauts Are Having Lots of Screen Time
Going to the moon now involves iPhones and Microsoft Surface tablets.
What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots
Harassing bots with āfunny violence.ā Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.
A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll
In January, folk artist Murphy Campbell discovered several songs on her Spotify profile that did not belong there. They were songs that she had recordā¦
Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users
Before it's publicly available later this year, the Irish government is trialing its Government Digital Wallet, which includes a way to verify a user'ā¦
NASA's Artemis II Astronauts Are More Than Halfway to the Moon: Day 4 Live Updates
The four-person Artemis II crew passed the halfway point to the moon late yesterday. Here's everything you need to know about the historic mission entā¦
Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available
Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 26.5, just a few days after the beta for developers came out. One of the biggest changes the new operā¦
Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage
Itās about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropicās coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.
The First āMaul: Shadow Lordā Reactions Are Most Solid
If you've been hoping for Maul to get his moment in the sun, sounds like 'Maul: Shadow Lord' mostly delivers.
It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw
Anthropic is no longer offering a free ride for third-party apps using its Claude AI. Boris Cherny, Anthropic's creator and head of Claude Code, posteā¦
The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories
We got to share in a rare moment of collective awe this week as four astronauts blasted off toward the moon, beginning a 10-day journey that will takeā¦
Buy two Nintendo Switch games, get $30 off at Target
Target is offering a great deal to some Target Circle members that knocks $30 off the cost of two Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games. The sale is happā¦
āDaredevil: Born Againā Season 3 Is Doing What You Hoped
Spoilers abound, but Marvel's giving fans yet another reason to watch 'Daredevil: Born Again.'
HBO Max: The 31 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
Here are the highly rated series you should stream on HBO Max, plus new additions in April.
My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features
Iāve spent months in the lab testing the latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture. By ālab,ā I mean cozied up on my couch each night, playing my Steam ā¦
A Roaster Shares the Best Way to Store Coffee Beans (It's Not the Bag They Came in)
If you buy coffee beans in bulk or take your time going through a bag, these storage tips will help keep them fresh until the last brew.
AT&T's New OneConnect Bundles Mobile and Home Internet but There's a Catch
One price covers a combination of wireless phone service and broadband internet.
I Reviewed Every Item From McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters Meals: Here's What to Order
There's a Spicy Saja McMuffin, Derpy McFlurry, Ramyeon McShaker fries and two new dipping sauces, one of which is much better than the other.
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
"This looks like AI." It's a phrase I dread seeing as a writer who dabbles in illustration and amateur photography. In a world where generative AI tecā¦
After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
Mikko Hyppƶnen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more thanā¦
What's Coming to Disney Parks in 2026 and Beyond? All the Details on Rides, Lands, Shows and Ships
Bluey is now in residence at Disneyland.
It's Always Surreal in Philadelphia, Where Art Meets AI in a Sweeping Space
Philadelphia's Ministry of Awe is a multilevel art installation and immersive house of oddities that uses AI in subtle and fascinating ways. I took a ā¦
Why Rocky is Sci-Fi's New Best Friend video
On paper, the character of Rocky in Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary sounds like a nightmare: a dog-sized, five-legged rock spider with no face. Yet, in ā¦
Motorola's 2026 Razr Ultra Needs These Features to Win Me Over
Last year's Razr Ultra was a strong foldable pick, but there are ways to make that $1,300 phone more enticing.
I Saw the Future of Tech Art in Philly video
Scott Stein takes you inside the Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia's immersive six-story art experience. Go on a journey with him as he explores how technā¦
Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun
The original Super Meat Boy is one of the best-known indie games of all time. Released in 2010, it's a brutally difficult 2D platformer, but so fun toā¦
The app for tracking TV, movies, podcasts, and everything
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 122, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, go 'Zona, and also ā¦
The FCCās Router Ban Is About to Become a 'Mess.' Here's What It Means for Your Home Network
The crackdown on foreign-made routers labeled a "national security risk" affects most major router brands. If you plan on buying a router soon, read tā¦
Wearables Are Getting Very Messy
Whoop, there it is. And by "it" we mean another lawsuit.
There's One 'Super Mario Bros.' Movie You Can't Stream. Here's Why and How to Watch It
Here's where to watch the original 1993 Mario Bros. movie that gives the impression that no one who made the film ever played the game.