Arcane‘s Co-Creator Addresses the Fan Discourse Over Season 2 Pacing

The final season ofArcanewill undoubtedly solidify the Netflix series as a standout in video game adaptations. However, the shows final acts have critics and fans alike concerned over its rushed pace toward its conclusion. I also respect people feel that way. © Netflix We need to listen and learn from it, Linke told Techradar. Were making this for an audience of people, not just ourselves [but] its hard. Yeah, we changed it for season two we wanted to do things a little differently in season two....

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Kyle Gay

Artists Stick It to ‘AI Overlords’ and Leak OpenAI’s Sora Video Generator

Any videos they created using the tool had to be approved by OpenAI before being shared, they said. Hundreds of artists in our alpha have shaped Soras development, helping prioritize new features and safeguards. Participation is voluntary, with no obligation to provide feedback or use the tool. OpenAI teased Sora’s capabilities in February but has yet to release the model.© Drew Angerer/Getty Images We believe AI can be a powerful creative tool and are committed to making Sora both useful and safe....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Sarah Walter

Dune: Prophecy‘s Sisterhood Acolytes on Episode 2’s Shocking Twist

Cheryl Eddy, io9:So far weve learned just a little bit about Emeline and Jens backstories. Faoileann Cunningham:It was a constant conversation. But it was all quite fluid and flexible. From left: Aoife Hinds as Emeline; Faoileann Cunningham as Jen. © Attila Szvacsek/HBO And also we could go to her for any questions we had because shes just so knowledgeableshe is aDuneencyclopedia. That was so brilliant to have, and I think thats exactly what we needed....

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Steven Rosario

Elon Musk Says He Owns Everyone’s Twitter Account in Bizarre Alex Jones Court Filing

Does it feel like your X account belongs to you and you might do whatever you want with it? Thats not true, according to a new court filing from the social media company formerly known as Twitter. And its a great reminder that you dont actually own what you think you own in the digital age. Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Janice Willis

Feds Say Evolv Is Over-Hyping AI Tech in Gun Detectors

And the FTC wants Evolv to stop overstating what its AI can do. But even the CEO at the time noted the subway system wasnt agood use case. A spokesperson for Evolv directed Gizmodo to the companyspress releaseon the matter. Members of law enforcement demonstrate an Evolv weapons detection during a press conference announcing weapons detectors for the New York City subway system in the Fulton Transit Center March 28, 2024, in Manhattan, New York City....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Dr. Ryan Allen

For Black Friday, Take Advantage of This High-Quality Cloud Storage at a Discounted Price

Sometimes, being quick makes all the difference. Well, pClouds 62% offer is all about being hasty and grabbing it while it lasts. pClouds current offers let yousave up to $1,091 on Lifetime plans; a massive sale! © Gizmodo.com This world-renowned online storage has all you gotta prosper. Get psyched and save big with pCloud; heres how. See at pCloud pClouds Discounts Are Live: Grab Them Now Do you care about your money?...

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Michelle Alexander

James Gunn Teases the TV Side of His DC Universe

Plus, whats coming on the final episode ofSuperman & Lois. The thing I love is the growth in their relationship. Theres a moment where Maui needs to give Moana a pep talk, and its in an incredible song. © Max Can I Get A Chee Hoo? And its really Maui returning the favor that Moana gave him in the first movie. But this time around, it feels like theyre peers....

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Omar Palmer

Japan’s Epsilon S Rocket Test Ends in Fiery Explosion, Marking Another Big Setback

While the cause behind the explosion remains unclear, an incident like this has happened before. Last years explosion was blamed on a melting piece of metal, damaging part of the engine. The rocket was destroyed, along with eight commercial satellites included in its rideshare mission. JAXA’s solid fuel rocket Epsilon stands on a launching pad at Jaxa’s Uchinoura Space Center on August 27, 2013.JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Epsilon S was being prepped for its debut flight sometime between the end of the year and March 2025....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Luke Diaz

Lauren Boebert Abruptly Quits Controversial Cameo Account

Boebert wasnt on the platform very long, however. It appears she only kept her account active for approximately a day. Hey, Cameo, its your girl from Colorado, Lauren Boebert. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Boeberts account wasfirst noticed on Saturday. However, by 10:45 a.m. mountain time on Monday, she had stopped taking requests. She deactivated her account sometime that afternoon, The Denver Postreports. © screenshot/Google The video Boebert posted to her accountis still availableon the conservative video-sharing platform Rumble....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Karen Webb

Life Extension Could Be a Threat to Human Existence

The billionaires behind this dangerous research should therefore quit playing God and reevaluate what life really means. Its unclear if the life-extension field can really deliver on its promises, however. In short: if this is what improved longevity looks like, its weird that it looks so unhealthy. © BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images Meanwhile, tech magnates like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel have alsodumped large truckloads of cashinto similar pursuits. Its difficult to imagine that live-forever-pills wouldnt be prohibitively expensive to most of us....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Kelly Stanley PhD

Losing Weight With Ozempic Might Also Lighten Your Bar Tab, Study Finds

Losing weight with Ozempic and similar drugs might have another unexpected benefit: a lighter bar tab. About half of the participants reported drinking alcohol before they started the program. And of these participants, 45% reported drinking less afterward. People taking GLP-1 drugs and other anti-obesity medications might also feel less compelled to drink alcohol, research has found.© Adermark Media via Getty The teams findings werepublishedTuesday in the journalJama web link Open....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Amanda Quinn

Oldest Gun Found in the U.S. Tells the Story of a Forgotten Battle

The teams findings werepublishedlast week in the InternationalJournal of Historical Archaeology. It is the first gun recovered from theCoronado expedition, which moved through Arizona between 1539 and 1542. Coronados expedition eventually gotas far inland as central Kansas. The 485-year-old cannon discovered in southern Arizona.Image: International Journal of Historical Archaeology (2024) This includes crossbow bolts, arrowheads, lead bullets, and fragments of weaponry. The second cannon was in the battlefield itself and exploded during the battle....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Nicholas Morris

Pump.fun Shuts Down Its Bonkers Live Streaming Service

For a moment, Pump.fun felt like it waschanneling the internets ID. Anyone could make a meme coin and set up a livestream to hype it. Now, citing its inability to keep up with moderation, Pump.fun has shut down live streaming. A Pump.fun live stream where a degen pumped with threats to a fish.© Screengrab via X. Pump.fun, why have you shut down! What have I done! Im going to have to get a minimum-wage job again!...

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 303 words · Robert Grimes