AI Agents Promise to Connect the Dots Between Reality and Sci-Fi

Theyre quickly becoming the next big thing in tech, but what exactly are they? And why is everyone talking about them all of a sudden? At Microsoft, the company announced Copilot AI systems that could independently act like virtual employees. Photo: Daniel Karmann/picture alliance (Getty Images) Meanwhile, OpenAI unveiled an AI system, GPT-4 Omni, that can see, hear and talk. Prior to this, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told MIT Technology thathelpful agents hold the technologys best potential....

May 27, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Jacob Hardy

Doctor WhoPut Its New Companion Through a Perfectly Creepy Crucible

And boy howdy, did it put her through it. But that loneliness is twisted even further and more potently by the bitterness it leaves in its wake. Other countries are cruel bullies, why not us too? Image: BBC/Disney Ruby did the right thing, but she still had to suffer terribly for it. Its here the episode takes a bit of a minor stumble. New Doctor Who episodes premiere Fridays at 7 p....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Troy Riley

Fresh Lava Flows on Venus Hint at Active Volcanoes

Since its dramatic ending, no other spacecraft has been dedicated to exploring Venus. By studying Venus, we can better understand Earth, Sulcanese said. Its been a long time in the making, but NASA is finally sending a new mission to Venus. A computer-generated 3D model of Venus’ surface shows the summit of the volcano Maat Mons.Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech More:How Did Water Escape From Venus? News from the future, delivered to your present....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Michael Reed

George Miller Reveals How Many Visual Effects Are inFuriosa

Like, a lot.More than you’re able to possibly imagine. He just doesnt use them only in obvious ways. For instance, changing the sky. The War Rig is on the rampage in Furiosa.Image: Warner Bros. WhenSteven Spielberg shot Jaws, the sea was changing all the time. If you look at that film one moment its choppy, one moment its flat. You dont need to do that anymore. So basically every shot in both Fury Road and Furiosa has some kind of digital changes to it....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Charles Sanders

Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: The Amazon Interview Question Bezos Doesn’t Want You to See

Applicants reclaim the power by sharing their interview experiences publicly on websites like Glassdoor and CareerCup. Our first puzzle comes from a Software Engineer interview, according to a post on CareerCup. Did you miss last weeks puzzle? Graphic: Jack Murtagh Check it outhere, and find its solution at the bottom of todays article. Be careful not to read too far ahead if you havent solved last weeks yet! However, not every number is equally likely (e....

May 27, 2024 · 2 min · 265 words · Ronald Gibson

How To Find All the People You’ve Ever Blocked

But what happens when you want to unblock someone? Or maybe you think you might have accidentally blocked someone you didnt mean to. Whatever the reason, its worth reviewing your block lists once in a while. It’s worth revisiting your blocked lists.Photo:Lindsey LaMont/Unsplash If youre using Instagram on the web, click More (bottom left), then tweaks and Blocked. On iOS, its parameters, then Privacy, and Blocked. On iOS, you switch to the controls tab, then pick Privacy and Security and Blocked Users....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · John Benton

InInterview With the Vampire‘s Latest Episode, the Paris Coven Lets the Right One In

Talk about a poor firewall, friend! But it intrigued Armand. The rejection only makes the brat Frenchman more hot to Armand, whos never faced a challenge. Image: AMC In anger, Louis kills a random person imagining them as Lestat and carelessly leaves the body behind. Within the coven, Santiago points out that his own maker was killed for less. Tensions begin to rise as the coven wants Louis dealt with, even as they embrace Claudia....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Daniel Martin

The Most Disturbing Places We’ve Found Microplastics So Far

Scientists first found microplastics, those tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, on Britishbeaches in 2004. Today, weve got far-from-complete list that gives you an idea of just how bad things have gotten. One study found that humans eat at least50,000 plastic particlesa year. Microplastic debris that has washed up at Depoe Bay, Oregon on Jan. 19, 2020.Photo: Andrew Selsky (AP) So where, exactly, are we finding microplastics? News from the future, delivered to your present....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Amanda Meadows

Batman’s Coming Back to Have One LastLong Halloween

Batman fans have their favorites miniseries, and among the most beloved isThe Long Halloween. In a press release, Loeb called the book Tims parting gift to me. Holidays identity was a key mystery across the original Long Halloween and its first sequel Dark Victory. Image: Tim Sale/DC Comics Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween will begin on September 25. [viaIGN] Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present....

May 26, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Michael Hernandez

Disney Musician Richard Sherman Has Died at Age 95

Disneyannounced revered composer Richard Sherman passed away on Saturday from age-related illnesses. He was 95 years old. Dubbed a key member of Walt Disneys creative inner circle, Sherman was born on June 12, 1928. Image:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Theyre also considered to be the writers of the most movie musical songs in all of film history. […] The music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences....

May 26, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Christopher Nichols

Friday the 13th’sCo-Creator Thinks Its Studio is Afraid to Revive It

As far as hes concerned, there wont be another movie for at least three years. He went on to say movie-watching habits have changed due to the pandemic, which isnt entirely false. That being said, big horror movies tend to do fairly well in theaters. Image: Warner Bros./New Line Cinema [viaCreepy Catalog] Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present.

May 26, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · Thomas Smith

Blumhouse InvitesMy Bloody Valentineto Make a Return

(Sorry,Jason.) PerBloody Disgusting, the horror studio is in the early stages of developing a new film. Lionsgate took toremaking itback in 2009, which was notably the first R-rated flick to get the 3D treatment. Image: Paramount Valentines remake ended with a sequel tease that co-writer Todd Farmer and director Patrick Lussier intended to make. But after the movies muted reception, Lionsgate said no thanks, and no studios touched the pseudo-franchise since....

May 25, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Janet Sanchez

George Miller Wants Mad Max to Take Another Ride Into Video Games

The newly releasedFuriosahas the world blazing with Mad Max fever. Some are celebrating the occasion by rewatching 2015sFury Road, if not all four movies. He was candid in calling it not as good as I wanted it to be. Image: Avalanche Studios/WB Games Ive just been speaking to him, the director added. [But] hes got so much fantastic stuff in his own head that I would never ask him. (Kojima, for what its worth, saw Furiosa at Cannes and called it a masterpiece....

May 25, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Amy Burns