10 Pre-Made Halloween Costumes That Are Actually Cool

Is your wardrobe all set for tricks and treats? is a perpetual favorite. The downside: itdoesntcome with the Ghostbusters jumpsuit, so youll have to DIY that part. GO, GO DOGZILLA! © Godzilla.com (It does come with batteries, however). The Ecto-1 goes for $60 atSpirit Halloween. Theres alsoa kid versionfor $50. © Spirit Halloween Disgust Is this the Mindy Kaling or the Liza Lapira version of Disgust? Thats up to you to decide, though this outfit ($85-100) is currently sold out onHalloweenCostumes....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Vanessa Bell

An Unlikely Alien Species Returns inStar Wars: Skeleton Crew

We have to go back, Kate! We were never supposed to leaveMorning Spoilers! Film editor Stefan Grube is attached to direct. Teek wins The Battle for Endor© Disney Shes a xenolinguistics master, but I would like her doing something else. Im curious to see her relationship with Spock (Zachary Quinto) and how that has evolved. I was most excited about having hand puppets on set. Its the most ancient technology being used with the most cutting-edge technology, simultaneously....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Stephanie Wallace

Anthropic’s New AI Model Takes Control of Your Computer

Anthropic says it is teaching its Claude AI model to control desktop computers based on prompts. So, yeah… there are still kinks to work out. It then sends back commands to the computer to keep proceeding with a task. Anthropic says its Claude chatbot can now control your computer to complete general tasks.Chesnot / Getty Computer use is general purpose and its unclear what it might ultimately be useful for in practice....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · Toni Kim

Apple iPad Mini 2024 Review: The Small Screen May Be the Perfect Size for iPad

More than ever before,the 7th-gen iPad minisplits thedifference between Apples smartphones and tablets. You wont slip it into your pocket, but its the perfect size for a small bag. Just don’t expect to use it for intensive tasks like gaming. © Photo: Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo Which one would I choose? The only question is how much Apple Intelligence will truly change how we might use a tiny iPad. How can you even compare the two?...

October 22, 2024 · 4 min · 748 words · James Schneider

Apple iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: A Base Model Brawl

Its face-off time, and you know what that means. Two smartphones go in, and one comes out the victor with plenty of bragging rights. This time around, were looking at a pair of entry-level smartphones: theiPhone 16andGoogle Pixel 9. Side-by-side shot of iPhone 16 and Pixel 9 display© Charles Anthony Davis/DreamSmith LLC That would be a mistake, however, as both phones are great in their own right. But only one can be the best....

October 22, 2024 · 6 min · 1255 words · Jordan Hamilton

Apple Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard Are Finally Getting a Long-Awaited Refresh

Its about damn time. The code references Magic Keyboard versions with and without Touch ID. MacRumors predicts October for the three releases, alongside theupcoming M4 Mac lineup. Magic Mice. Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Apples Magic peripherals have consistently received heavy criticism for years now. The mouse is designed incredibly unintuitively, with the Lighting port on its underside, out of all places. My least favorite feature on the trackpad is the lack of travel....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Brent Hudson

CDC Says McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to 1 Death and 10 Hospitalizations

The CDC reports itsnot yet knownwhich specific food ingredient in the hamburgers may have been contaminated with E. coli. The CDC included a graph in itsnews releaseshowing when people were reportedly made sick. The public health agency also included a map showing where the cases have shown up geographically. Close-up of McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger, San Ramon, California, August 3, 2024.© Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images The agency also provideddemographic informationfor those whove gotten sick, with an age range from 13-88 years old....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Jasmine Taylor

Covid Vaccine Tech Is Being Used to Fight a Nasty, Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria

Scientists are developing a cutting-edge vaccine that could stopClostridioides difficilea bacteria known for causing severe gut infectionsin its tracks. Scientists detailed their development of an experimental vaccine candidate forC. difficilebacteria, better known as C. diff, in new research this week. A 3D illustration of C. diff bacteria.© Jennifer Oosthuizen/Science Photo Library via Getty While many people carryC. These bacteria can shapeshift and use a variety of tricks to ensure their survival....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Sandra Thompson

Disney ReplacesBladeon Release Schedule with NewPredatorMovie

This might be the final stake in the heart forMarvelsBlade. In its place isPredator: Badlands, the spiritual follow-up toPreyfrom director Dan Trachtenberg. So lets take these one by one. Mahershala Ali’s Blade has been replaced by a new Predator movie on Disney’s release schedule.Image: Hulu/A24 Pretty much everyone had a sense thatBladewas not making its 2025 release date. Being taken off the release schedule is never a good thing but its not necessarily the kiss of death....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Andrew Keller

Donald Trump’s iPhone Wallpaper Is Just a Photo of Himself

Its no secret that Donald Trump is a big fan of himself. Countless mental health professionals, and even fellow Republicans, have diagnosed the former president as a ragingnarcissist. Trumps iPhone wallpaper is just a photo of himself. Donald Trump with YouTubers the Nelk Boys on Trump’s private plane Oct. 12, 2024, along with a close-up showing Trump’s phone wallpaper.Image: Reddit You know, the good old days of Trump. Eric Schmitt, a U....

October 22, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Jennifer Smith

Don’t Hold Your Breath forJohn Wick 5

Take, for example, Keanu Reeves career-reviving action seriesJohn Wick. John Wicks story is over. The honest truth is you dont [topJohn Wick: Chapter 4]. © Lionsgate Theres no topping what we did. Thats what we found closure for. Look, sometimes, well keep things in development. Of course, there is, whether its for money or for creativity, Stahelski told THR. Jesus, in the last three years, Ive already had three or four versions of aJohn Wick 5....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · Candace Jenkins

God of WarJust Added a God-Tier Showrunner

But Moore so quickly swooping in certainly suggests a plan is in place. God of War,based on the hit Santa Monica Studios franchise, has been around since 2005. Thats when Amazon came on board and, at the time, the streamer was very excited. Kratos has nothing on Ronald D. Moore.Image: PlayStation Will he even look at any of the work Judkins, Ostby, and Fergus did? Or will it be a page one reset?...

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Theresa Ramos

How Much RGB Lighting Is Too Much for My Gaming Desk?

I want to believe there is a god of RGB, some unknown deity yet to be named. Like all gods, this one needs an altara place to pray and seek deliverance. I tried my best to create one using Razers collection of Aether lighting in my office setup. © Kyle Barr Despite that, I dont think any RGB god would appreciate my attempt. There are lights everywhere, feeling secretive and exclusive....

October 22, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · John Harris