Trump Campaign Gets Hit by Hacks and Crypto Scams

Former President Donald Trump and his family are still, in the year 2024, all in on crypto. Its costing them cash and credibility. On Tuesday night, the X accounts of two Trump family membersLara and Tiffanyposted scam crypto linksafter getting hacked. Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial on August 30, 2024 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania....

September 4, 2024 · 2 min · 321 words · Brianna Robertson

10 Essential Items From an EpicGame of ThronesProp Auction

on the block right now, including some absolutely iconic mementos from the show. It runs October 10-12. Or walk through the neighborhood, ringing it as you trail behind someone who knows exactly what theyve done? © Heritage Auctions/HA.com Daenerys Targaryen Death Ensemble Spoiler alert! Or rather, a chance to stage a do-over of season eights most disappointing character arc? Baby Rhaegal Maquette Theyre cute when theyre little! © Heritage Auctions/HA.com...

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Cheryl Lozano

10 Years on,Star Wars‘ Rebooted Canon Was a Cultural Reset

The Expanded Universe had long operated on a striated approach to continuity. In some ways, this makes sense. When the prequels came along, that only served to push the EUs breadth wider. © Random House New movies set a few decades prior toA New Hope? But neither of these are fatal problems facing the currentStar Warscanon. Like we said,Star Warsis currently at something of a crossroads, in ways good and bad....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Philip Gomez

Bethesda Yanks ‘Doom’ Mod About Killing Margaret Thatcher From Storefront

Heaven lost an angel. Hell lost a politician. Bethesdas new mod database forDoom & Doom IIlost an iconic mod. Art used for Thatcher’s Techbase.© Jim Purvis art. Mods have been part of the Doom experience since its release in 1993. Bad news everyone pic.twitter.com/nsBE55gRW9 Jim (@letshugbro)August 30, 2024 Thatchers Techbasewas one such mod. Bad news everyone, Purvissaid in a post on Xalongside a screenshot from a Bethesda support ticket. ©Image via ‘Doom & Doom II Enhanced Edition’...

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Melissa Daniels

CIA May Have Derailed Research Into ‘Havana Syndrome’

Forced participation in research isconsidered deeply unethical. Polymeropoulos had also previously said he thought that the CIAs senior leadership ordered personnel to participate in the research. Gizmodo reached out to the CIA and the NIH for comment. © Alex Wong (Getty Images) The agency previously denied that personnel were ordered to participate in the program. Nobody is quite sure what to make of Havana Syndrome. Some peoplethink its a hoax....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Tammy Smith

DC’s Favorite Convicted Fraudsters Are Backing an AI Lobbying Company

Gods perfect fools, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, are back with another ridiculous scheme. This time the pair of convicted fraudsters are pushing an AI-powered lobbying company called LobbyMatic. Politicolooked into the company, which is purported to be founded and run by Jay Klein and Bill Sanders. Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman at one of their many press conferences.© Image via Flickr. Klein is, in actuality, Wohl. Wohl and Burkman werent exactly smart about the ruse....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Duane Sanders

Gandalf Will Be a Part of the NewLord of the RingsMovies

Harley Quinn teases the perfect Joker in a new look atJoker: Folie a Deux. Its going to be a long while before we seeAhsokaseason 2. Jennifer Hale hopes fans buckle up forX-Men 97s return. © Warner Bros Plus, whats coming onRick & Morty: The Anime. To me, my spoilers! All I will say is, buckle up. I can tease nothing… nothing. Im making a practice not to say a word about anything....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Megan Warren

Google Finally Launches Android 15

Iwasgobsmackedwhen I realized that Google was shipping new hardware with thepreviousversion of its software, Android 14. Thats a decidedly third-party OEM move, not something you see from the maker of all things Android. There was much speculation in theblogsand forums about why Google delayed the software. © Florence Ion / Google In ablog post, Google says the update will be available for supported Pixel devices in the coming weeks. If you have a Pixel 6 and above,youre coveredfor the update....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Sonia Williams

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: So Close to Being the Foldable I Want

Ive said it several times before. I like big phones, and I can not lie. Ive been on the big phone bandwagon since the firstSamsung Galaxy Notelaunched way back in 2011. © Charles Anthony Davis / Dreamsmith LLC Hell, I was even on board with Lenovo and Googles AR monstrosity, thePhab2 Pro. So youd think I would have embraced foldables with open arms. But something is holding me back, a few somethings actually....

September 3, 2024 · 7 min · 1327 words · Isabella Williamson

Harness the Power of the Sun During Your Hike With This Solar Powered Hat

So, its a fair deal. The eight panels on the hat ensure it gets enough juice to last at least a few hours. Even with all the tech integrated into it, the Power Hat is very light at 370g. Photo:© EcoFlow PR The hats IP65 waterproof rating means its built to endure your beach days. The Power Hat is available in two sizes: medium-large and large-extra large. It retails for $80 and isavailable topre-orderstarting mid-October....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 195 words · Stephanie James

Intel’s Next ‘AI PCs’ With Lunar Lake Chips Dial Back on Promising the AI Revolution

Intel claims x86 architecture isnt done yet, not by a long shot. Intel first helped bring us the term AI PC less than a year agowith its Meteor Lake chips. Intel calls its Core Ultra 200V lineup the most efficient x86 chips available. Intel’s Lunar Lake chips are more powerful and far more efficient, though the question is if they’ll equal the same battery life as ARM.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo...

September 3, 2024 · 3 min · 532 words · Michael Parker

Joker: Folie à Deux‘s First Clip Puts Harley’s Hero Worship Front and Center

Not only was she already firmly in Flecks camp, she also hoped Joker would blow Franklins brains out. We wanted her to fit into this world of Gotham that we created from the first movie. That was always the dream for her, Robbie toldVariety. © Warner Bros. Harleys so fun and can go in so many different directions. The options are endless. Joker 2hits theaters October 4. Want more io9 news?...

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Mrs. Hannah Roberts

Manny Jacinto Is Making It His Life Goal to GetThe AcolyteSeason 2 Made

In response to the admittedly existential question, Jacinto replied, Season 2 ofThe Acolyte. Jacintos response was met with thunderous applause from the convention audience. Manny Jacinto (Acolyte) answers question: What is a personal life goal? © Lucasfilm When it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it, Stenberg said. She continued: And thats when we started experiencing a rampage of I would say hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol....

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Michael Leach