Nintendo Turned Gary Bowser Into a Real-Life Villain

Gary Bowser loves video games, butNintendoturned him into a villain. No, not just because he shares a name with Bowser, the actual villain of the Mario franchise. The humanBowser helped mod Nintendos gaming consolesso people could play free, pirated versions of its video games. Photo: Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star (Getty Images) Bowser says hell be paying off that $14.5 million settlement for the rest of his life. However, Bowser says he was only paid a few hundred bucks a month for his work....

February 2, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Barry Morgan

Put Natalie Portman on Your Shelf With Padmé Amidala’s NewStar WarsFigure

She was the Queen of Naboo, a Galactic Senate member, a warrior, and a mother. It even comes with a Geonosian factory-themed display stand and a very cool, retro-looking package. Padme retails for $275 and is expected to ship later this year. Image: Sideshow/Hot Toys/Lucasfilm you’re able to read more specifics about the characterover at Sideshowand see more images here. News from the future, delivered to your present.

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Stephanie Williams

Sonic the Hedgehog 3Just Got a Major Update and a First Teaser

BeforeThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewas a global sensation, Sonic the Hedgehog had already done it twice. But will the main villain return? The answer is yes. Shadow the Hedgehog from the end credits of Sonic 2.Screenshot: Paramount You all thought I was gone, but Ive just been underground, the posts read. What youve seen from me is only a#shadowof things to come… The cryptic tease comes with this little logo reveal....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 171 words · Nathaniel Hunter

Star Trek’s John de Lancie Says ThatPicardPost-Credits Scene Could Have Signaled a Spin-Off

Hes immortal,… And I was thinking the same thing, he said. I made a little speech. In reading it I went, Oh well, there it is! Patrick Stewart as Picard and John de Lancie as Q in season two of Star Trek: Picard.Photo: Nicole Wilder/Paramount+ … Theres the jump-off for the next show, he said. However, he added, I dont think at this point it will happen. There was a fun period of time that it looked like it could happen....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 172 words · Erin Howard

Star Wars,Predator, andRockyStar Carl Weathers Has Died

He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), and friends in The Mandalorian’s third season.Image: Lucasfilm Update: Weathers co-stars, colleagues, and friends have posted tributes. Carl Weathers will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Renee Williams

Tesla Recalling Almost Every Car It’s Sold In The US

Tesla hasissued a recallfor almost every car it sold in the U.S. because of illegible warning lights. The font on certain warning lights is too small. The font in question is used to mark the brake, park and anti lock brake controls. The Tesla Cybertruck is all grown up now, it’s got its first recall.Image: Tesla Because of this, theyre more at risk of making a mistake or crashing. Instead, the cars need nothing more thana software update that Tesla createdin January 2024....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · John Murphy

The AI Industry Has a Not So Secret Weapon: Lobbyists

Anew reportfrom CNBC shows that lobbyists connected to the AI industry were quite busy last year. Indeed, in 2023, AI lobbying efforts shot up 185 percent from the previous year. In recent months, weve seen multiple examples of the tech industrys influence efforts. Photo: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert (Getty Images) The story notes how lobbyistshelped kill a bill in Californiathat would have regulated how companies use AI. So much for the moral high ground of tech executives....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Felicia Santos

Tim Burton Will Direct Gillian Flynn-PennedAttack of the 50 Foot Woman

Netflix has a teaser for Family Pack, the board game-based film starring Jean Reno. Imaginary Elsewhere,Bloody-Disgustinghas a new poster for the killer teddy bear movie Imaginary. Ready to return to the world of Sweet Tooth? Screenshot: YouTube News from the future, delivered to your present. Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August. Screenshot: YouTube Screenshot: YouTube Screenshot: YouTube

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Dr. Lisa Baldwin

Tim Cook Teases Big AI Announcement for Apple Later This Year

Im pretty sure we all saw this coming. Maybe the AI-related announcement is the reason behind the software being so big. As always, Cook has been very vague about what to expect. Photo: Stephen Lam (iStock by Getty Images) News from the future, delivered to your present. Apple Intelligence No Longer Available Now After False Advertising Inquiry Apple’s AI debacle keeps getting worse. Two banks say Amazon has paused negotiations on some international data centers....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Dr. Brandon Moore

True Detective: Night Country‘s Chilling First Episode Is Streaming Free on YouTube

Night Country will run a total of six episodes, with the fourth installment dropping Sunday, February 4. Watch episode one on YouTubeor catch up onthe entire series so far on Max. Want more io9 news? A somber theme emerges in episode one of True Detective: Night Country.Photo: Michele K. Short/HBO News from the future, delivered to your present. Which Oscar-Winning Actress Said No to Shawn LevysStar Wars? Plus, find out whichLast of Ussurvivor wishes they had a stronger fence....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Denise Ayala

Who Else Remembers the Great Ape Escape of 2019?

Welcome to another installment of Gizmodos Animal Crime of the Week, an exploration of animals and theirmischievousbehavior. The incident took place on February 9, 2019, in full view of the public. Several of the chimps then hoisted themselves up and on top of the wall. A baby chimpanzee.Image: Patrick Rolands (Shutterstock) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=307171633185571 Alas, the chimps freedom was not to be. zoo patron Danielle Monaghantoldthe BBC at the time. But we just had to stay calm....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Jessica King

Across the Spider-VerseAlmost Had a CrazySpider-ManGame Easter Egg

Some of the best moments in bothSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseand Marvels Spider-Man 2 are the cross-medium crossovers. In Spider-Verse,the games Spider-Man briefly appearsin Miguel OHaras world. In Spider-Man 2, theresa brief reference to Miguel and the movies multiversetoo. There are a lot of Spider-Men in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Screenshot: Sony We almost put a space heater swinging through. So you have plenty of fodder now, senior art director Jacinda Chew added....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Leonard Foley

Apple Vision Pro Is Hiding a Little Secret: A Fat Lightning Cable

Somehow,Lightning returned. The port bears a striking resemblance to Apples ill-fated proprietary lightning port, though with a bit more chonk. Apple has been adamant, saying the cable and battery pack are not meant to be separated. Photo: Ray Wong / Twitter This discovery could allow more companies to create even bigger batteries for the Vision Pro. News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Samantha Wilson