Microsoft has the Master Chief. However, Sony haslong struggled to have consistent brandingfor its mascots. Sackboy was supposed to take that title, but hes been supplanted by a little robot called Astro. Astro Bot’s various levels include power ups, like the dog companion that rockets Astro forward in a straight line.Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment. It doesnt have just one mascot; it now has dozens. Astro Botis an expanded version of the demo game that comes pre-installed on all PlayStation 5 consoles....

Part two debuts on November 15. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. It’s a valley at peace in season six of Netflix' Cobra Kai.Netflix Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one ofWednesdayseason two is dropping in August. The core four of Cobra Kai – Netflix The core four of Cobra Kai – Netflix Johnny the family man – Netflix...

What does that mean, exactly? Readers will quickly find out what makes this the Absolute version of Batman. Will he still stand for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow in this new universe? © DC Comics That said, are you excited for these Hubert Selby, Jr.-inspired takes on your favorite heroes? Let us know what you think whenDC Special All-In#1 recaches stores October 2. Want more io9 news? © Daniel Sampere/DC Comics...

Lets just say wewerent too crazy about them. The headphones customizability is the feature that most attracted me. you might opt for a matte or metallic option, priced at $50. Image:Dyson Ive got to admit, the color combinations do look pretty exciting. And I cant wait to match the cups and cushions to my outfit for the day. Another key feature of the OnTrac is the frequency range. © Dyson...

This interview has been slightly edited for clarity and space. Cheryl Eddy, io9: Sister Andrea can see demons, somethingEviluses to both comedic and terrifying effect. Whats it like for you filming those scenes, when youre interacting with these creatures? Photo: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+ They cant go to the bathroom. It takes such a unique individual. Not everybody can do that kind of work. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+ And then to have to act!...

A devastating and only recently discovered virus has now been found in Americas wild cats. The germ causes an usually fatal neurological illness in cats called staggering disease. Rustrela was only discovered several years ago. A pair of mountain lions (Puma concolor) seen at the Izmir Wildlife Park in Turkey.Lokman Ilhan/Anadolu via Getty Images While rare, staggering disease has been known to sicken domesticated and wild felines throughout Europe since the 1970s....

Samsungsfoldable fanfareis over, and now Google can officially take over the spotlight. The company is teasing its hardware innew promotional material. The video that Google made for this occasion is particularly cheeky. A photo of the Pixel 9 Pro© Google / Google Store Im assuming this is referencing a gadget from a fruit-that-grows-on-a-tree company. Theres also mention in the prompt about looking for a gear that actually feels magical. Maybe thats a dig at SamsungsGalaxy AI....

As you might expect, Trumpsnear miss on Saturdayhas inspired a lot of online discourse. Some of it is in good taste but a lot of it, predictably, is not. Theyre expressing how angry they are that the shooter missed his target. Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Raichik seems to be telling the truth about her role in the cancellation of said leftists. Videos circulating online that originated with the Libs of TikTok account show someone confronting a woman at Home Depot....

A new report claims Meta told its VR/AR teams to cut spending by a fifth. Meta has been shifting its focus over to AI. Thats significant, considering that the division posted$3.85 billionin losses this past quarter. The next Meta AR glasses may not have any of the Ray Bans branding. Image: MetaImage: Meta Gizmodo contacted Meta for comment, but we did not immediately hear back. Were happy to see that logo fall off Metas AR glasses....

The Griffin mission itself was delayed to September 2025. Still, NASA says it remains committed to exploring the lunar surface with the help of its commercial partners. NASA will disassemble the VIPER rover and reuse its parts for future missions to the Moon. A model of the VIPER rover, which was supposed to launch in late 2023.Credit: NASA/Helen Arase Vargas For more spaceflight in your life, follow us onXand bookmark Gizmodos dedicated Spaceflightpage....

Update 07/18/24 at 5:11 p.m.ET: This post was updated to include timing for the Phone 1 patch. Nothings ultra-cheapsubbrand CMFis restricting users independent access to the $200 Phone 1s depth sensor. It sports a 50 MP primary camera, though two sensors are on the phones screw-on chassis. The CMF Phone 1 Has a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Some users figured out it could also see through some thin objects....

The New York Timesscopyright lawsuitagainst OpenAI is getting ugly. The Grey Lady sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023over copyright infringement. ChatGPT, OpenAIs premiere product, is aplagiarism machine. Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images This hasnt sat well with the journalists, and the Times sued late last year. The legal battles been going on ever since. Basically, the tech giant is claiming the Times has tricked the model into plagiarizing. OpenAI has also publicly said that its LLM is part of the future of news....

By this time, the pilot guided responding officers to the correct row in the parking lot. Santa Monica PD posted the video toYouTubeandFacebook, which shows how everything went down. Yet there are strong reasons to believe that such a world may be coming faster than most people realize. Footage released by the Santa Monica Police Department showing an alleged car burglary captured by police drone on July 6, 2024.© Santa Monica Police Department / Facebook...