Marvel’s Vision Will Return to Disney+ With a Little Help FromStar Trek: Picard

Variety had the scoopon the as-yet untitled series, noting that its not due until 2026. Are you excited for Visions return, and to see what Bettany will do with the character next? What do you make of Matalas joining the Marvel team? Paul Bettany as a pale, angry Vision at the end of WandaVision.Image: Marvel Studios Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present.

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Candice Davis

Microsoft Build: Everything You Need to Know About Copilot+

Its a lot of promises and features that could or could not enhanceyour Windows 11 experience. Either way, theyre coming whether you like it or not. The big news is the new hardware. New Snapdragon X chips promise intense performance on the new ARM-based PCs, but they also promise better than-ever AI performance.Photo: Microsoft TheQualcomm Snapdragon X series CPUsalso have neural processors capable of handlingnew on-rig AI software. News from the future, delivered to your present....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Charles Costa

Microsoft’s New AI Recall Feature Could Already Be in Legal Trouble

Microsoftsfull-throttlepushintoartificial intelligencetechnology is getting more scrutiny by regulators worried that the conglomerate is invading consumers privacy. One new feature in particular stole the show but not in the way Microsoft had likely hoped. We can recreate moments from the past essentially, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellatold the Wall Street Journal. Microsoft has heavily invested in artificial intelligence technology.Image: Drew Angerer (Getty Images) Microsofts announcement of the feature was met withinstant backlashfrom privacy advocates and consumers, includingTeslaCEO and xAI founderElon Musk....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Jacqueline Gonzalez

One Month After Launch, AI Pin Maker Humane Seeks a Billion Dollar Sale

According to anonymous sources who talked toBloomberg, Humane is working with a financial advisor to sell the company. A PR representative for Humane did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It secured supportfrom the likes of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The Humane AI Pin was widely disparaged at launch for its poor battery life and how often it seemed to overheat.Image: Humane it took us a while to get to today....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Richard Saunders

OurStranger ThingsLonging Intensifies With First Stage Show Trailer

In December, astage play called Stranger Things: The First Shadowopened in Londons West End. Beyond that, not much has been known or seen from the show. That is, until today, when Netflix released the first trailer for the production. An image from the Stranger Things stage show.Image: Netflix Characters such as Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, Joyce Maldonado, and even Dr. Brenner. However, you now have more time than you may have thought....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Brian Baird

Predator and Black Panther Will Collide in a New Marvel Mini-Series

This summer,theres going to be a huntin Wakanda. There will also be warring Predator tribes, a Predator King, and a whole lot more. The strong sales encouraged the idea of expanding the storyline. A sneak of the cover for Predator vs. Black Panther #1 by Ken Lashley.Image: Marvel Comics Is it officially canon? I honestly dont know. io9: From the cover image were revealing, this looks like a whole new design for the Predator....

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Tina Castaneda

Sam Altman’s ‘Inconsistent Candor’ Is Showing

The statement raised more questions than answers, indirectly calling Sam Altman a liar, but about what exactly? Six months later, creatives and former employees are once again asking the public to question OpenAIs trustworthiness. The voice in question is now taken down. Photo: Win McNamee (Getty Images) Also this month,two big names in the AI communitywho led a safety team within OpenAI quit. AsEd Zitron writes, its becoming harder and harder to take OpenAI at face value....

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Scott Kennedy

The Best Alternatives to Google Maps

Google Mapsis one of the most popular navigation apps. Gizmodo readers have voted it thegreatest app of all time. News from the future, delivered to your present. Photo: Mehmet Futsi (Getty Images) Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident.

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 47 words · Christina Petty

The FirstAcolyteClip Reveals a Blistering, Surprising Jedi Battle

Were used to seeing Star Wars characters fight with lightsabers. But the first clip fromupcoming Disney+ seriesThe Acolyteshows us some highly skilled, absolutely relentless hand-to-hand combat. Thecontext isnt yet clear enoughto answer his question, but kudos to the fight choreographer. Screenshot:Star Wars YouTube Check out the clip! The Acolyte arrives with a two-episode premiere June 4 onDisney+. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present.

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Daniel Stanley

The Monsterverse Loses a Director

Steven Kostankis Deathstalker remake releases its first image. Another new look at Alien: Romulus. Keep watching the spoilers! Image: Legendary Trapped in the house, she must rely on her brothers and future sister-in-law to save her. Production is expected to begin sometime next year. Alien: Romulus Fandango has a new image from Alien: Romulus. Photo: Raven Banner Entertainment Cailee Spaeny leads us back into the depths of pure Alien terror....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Anthony Kidd

Your T-Mobile Bill Might Get More Expensive in June

If you think your T-Mobile phone bill is already pricey, there could be some bad news coming. The mobile carrier plans to increase prices on some plans as soon as June. Frier says in the memo that the majority of T-Mobile customers will not be affected. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images (Getty Images) The move to increase prices is being blamed on inflation, according to The Mobile Report. The mobile carrier has beenpushing to get users on older plans with unlimited talk and textonto newer plans....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Ashley Hall

25 Jaw Dropping Photos of the Milky Way Taken From Around the World

Our galaxy stretches across 100,000 light-years and contains somewhere between 100 to 400 billion stars. It appears in our night skies as a long, hazy strip of light littered with celestial objects. Here are the 25 photographs for your viewing pleasure. The Milky Way as seen above New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki.Photo: Tom Rae News from the future, delivered to your present. Like, really fast.

May 21, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Jill Little

A SpoileryStar WarsRumor Heats Up After YouTube Edit

Did she do it? Only, something isnt quite right. This is where this rumor comes in. Amandla Stenberg on The Acolyte.Screenshot: Lucasfilm Heres the clip, called Plan. Note: If what follows is true, it reveals a potential major plot point in The Acolyte. If you want to be extra safe and not be spoiled, we suggest leaving now. Left, the subtitle setting on every other video on Star Wars YouTube. Right, the settings on “Plan”Screenshot: YouTube...

May 21, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · John Paul