Man, They Don’t Make Gaming Laptops Like They Used to

Theyre undoubtedly nostalgic machines for some folks, but not me. Instead, I look at them less with reverence and more with wistfulness. Those laptops dont look good, but they feel good. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a fine keyboard, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the Legion Y920’s mechanical keys.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo TheLenovo Legion Y920is a far more recent machine. TheAlienware Area-51 m5550first hit store shelves in 2006....

August 3, 2024 · 3 min · 496 words · Lisa Wallace

Motorola Razr 2024 Review: A $700 Steal Despite An Underwhelming Camera

The $700 Moto Razr released last yeardidnt quite light the world on fire. During this Razr 2024 review, I used the external display way more than I thought I would. And it makes sense, too. © Dua Rashid / Gizmodo Its a beautiful pOLED display with a 1056 x 1066 resolution and HDR10+. The Motorola Razr wraps all your apps around the lenses to offer more space. However, not all apps are optimized for a 4-inch display, which renders some partially useless....

August 3, 2024 · 5 min · 1044 words · Steven Williams

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: An Impressive Foldable Despite Repeat Compromises

Foldables are cool, damn it. It can stream cloud games and fit into accessories like theRazer Kishi Ultrato transform into a handheld console. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review Samsung’s flagship foldable is too expensive to have a boring camera. © Florence Ion Yes, the pop-out glass needed for that capability would compromise the relative thinness of the Z Fold 6. Its a perfect example of the kind of compromises to consider before committing to the foldable way of life....

August 3, 2024 · 3 min · 458 words · Joanna Peterson

Somehow,Darksidersis Making an Apocalyptic Return to Games

On Friday afternoon, THQ Nordic put out trailers for its slate of upcoming games. Cut to black, followed by the tagline of: Be prepared to ride again. Is it a remake, or a whole new game? © Airship Syndicate/THQ Nordic If you havent playedDarksiders,its one of the stranger gaming franchises from the 2010s. Story-wise, the original 2010 game focused on War, the youngest of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse....

August 3, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Dakota Miller

Wesley Snipes Nabs Guinness World Records with Blade Reappearance

At 19 years and 231 days, hes now got the longest gap between character appearances in Marvel films. Like withDeadpool & Wolverinesother guest characters, seeing Blade pop up was a shock to many. […] He told me the idea… Blade is back, and he’s got some gold just for showing up.© New Line Cinema/Marvel They said yes and its a go. If youre in, were in.' You need a lot of secret sauce to do the Blade thing, man....

August 3, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Maria Castro

5 Ways That AI Is Actually Useful Right Now

Artificial intelligence seems to be eitherset to transform the worldbeyond all recognition orcollapse in on itself. Part of the issue in assessing AI is the sheer breadth of ways its used. Most recently, we have been thinking of generative AI tools likeChatGPTorMidjourney. © Solen Feyissa/Unsplash This is another example of how AI can genuinely save you time and effort. It powers numerouslive caption servicesand can even translatebetween languagesautomatically. Algorithms arent just forkeeping you lockedto social media; they can also do good in the world....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Daniel Cook

A 20-Year-Old Rom Site Is Shutting Down and Moving to the Internet Archive

For 20 years ROMHacking.net was a community where people shared and worked on hacks and remixes of old games. Now, citing burnout and trouble behind the scenes, the sites founder has announced its going dark. ROMHacking.net will no longer accept new roms but all of the old work will be preserved. (Photo by Becker & Bredel/ullstein bild via Getty Images)© A 3.5 floppy disc. Its been a good near 20 year run, but for various reasons its time to wind things down....

August 2, 2024 · 2 min · 384 words · Tiffany Mcdonald

A ‘Hypervirulent’ Superbug Is Spreading and Scaring Health Experts

The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm about a hypervirulent superbug. the neighborhoods of harmless and beneficial bacteria that live on or in our bodies. As a germ,K. A scanning electron micrograph image of Klebsiella pneumoniae.© BSIP/UIG Via Getty pneumoniaeis typically an opportunistic infection, sickening people who are already in poor health and/or have weakened immune systems. Like many dangerous bacteria,K. But in recent years, doctors have started to increasingly come acrossK....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Jennifer Miller DDS

Akon’s Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto City in Africa Gets a Reality Check

Back in 2020, Akonannounced thathe would build a futuristic new city in his hometown of Senegal. The government issued the notice to the singer after Sapco missed a number of scheduled payments from him. Gizmodo reached out to Akon for comment and will update this story if he responds. Image: Hussein Bakri/BAD Consultant/Semer Group Akon previously promoted the project extensively but has been less vocal lately. This, too, is flailing....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · William Rodriguez

BBC Pulls 2006Doctor WhoEpisode Featuring Disgraced News Broadcaster From Streaming

Today we have learnt of the conclusion of the police process in the details as presented to the court. The episode currently remains available tostream in the U.S. on Max. Want more io9 news? © BBC News from the future, delivered to your present. Pacific Rims TV Show Drifts to Prime Video Good news for giant robot fans. Which Oscar-Winning Actress Said No to Shawn LevysStar Wars? Plus, find out whichLast of Ussurvivor wishes they had a stronger fence....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Ashley Fox

California Sea Lions Are Behaving Strangely Amid Brain-Attacking Algae Outbreak

Those are signs they are suffering fromdomoic acid poisoning. In some extreme cases, domoic acid consumption is fatal for the sea lions. People who see a sea lion displaying symptoms are advised not to touch or approach the animals. An animal rescue organization has been inundated with calls about sick sea lions on a stretch of California coast.© U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsm Instead, they should note their location and ping the CIMWIs rescueteam....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Nicholas Woods

Developer Says the ‘Friend’ AI Amulet Ripped Off His Project, Releases Diss Track

Friendis already making enemies. Its a necklace that transcribes your conversations, gives you summaries and proactive insights. Schevchenkos unit, meanwhile, seems to have a heavier emphasis on organizational and productivity benefits. © Screenshot/Lucas Ropek/friend.com When reached for comment about Schevchenkos claims, Schiffmann said that Gizmodos coverage was completely incorrect. This was the first ever live demo of an always on ai wearable, he added. Schiffmann also noted that he had bought the domainfriend....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Susan Berger

Disneyland’s BestStar WarsRide Is Now a Very Cool Toy

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August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 36 words · Benjamin Bender