Google’s Pixel 9a Could Be One of the Best Deals in Smartphones

For some people around the world, it may feel like spring. For us in Gadget Land, its affordable phone season. This month, its Googles turn with the Pixel 9a. The Pixel 9a is here and it’s almost a better deal than the iPhone 16e (as long as you don’t consider the whole Walled Garden thing).© Florence Ion / Gizmodo The Pixel 9a looks a little different from last yearsPixel 8a....

March 19, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Stephanie Jenkins

HIV Is on the Brink of Defeat, but Trump’s Pending Funding Cuts Could Bring It Back

The Trump administration might be looking to give HIV a hand. The federal government is reportedly eyeing drastic cuts to its funding for HIV prevention efforts at home. The Wall Street Journalfirst reportedon the potential funding cuts Tuesday afternoon, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Trump once pledged to end HIV/AIDS in the U.S. by 2030. Now his administration is reportedly looking to slash funding for domestic HIV prevention programs....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Kenneth Mcgee

JFK Files Land With a Thud and a Dox

And in typical Trump fashion, the release has beenchaotic and slipshod. The files arent organized, summarized, or labeled in a way that makes sense. Its just raw PDFs with a long numeric string uploaded onto a website. Picture of President Kennedy in the limousine in Dallas, Texas, on Main Street, minutes before the assassination. Also in the presidential limousine are Jackie Kennedy, Texas Governor John Connally, and his wife, Nellie.© Walt Cisco, Dallas Morning News...

March 19, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Jasmine Roberts

Jon Bernthal Isn’t Just Starring in aPunisherSpecial, He’s Writing It

As Bernthal shared withEntertainment Weekly, They really brought me into the conversation. We really got specific about where Frank is psychologically, where Franks at physically. And it shows when Castle really gets under Murdocks skin. © Marvel Bernthal described how the arc for his Punisher is finally getting to where the character is supposed to be. Like that line, Were all one bad day away from being me. But also, Frank really has no time for the gray....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Samuel Salazar

Lunar Lander Captures First High-Definition Video of a Sunset on the Moon

The Blue Ghost lander bid farewell to the Moon by gently going into that cold lunar night. Earth and Venus make a special appearance in the video, shining just above the surface of the Moon. The team behind the mission at NASA will further analyze the images and share the findings. Blue Ghost captured a lunar sunset with Earth and Venus on the horizon.Firefly Aerospace Firefly has shared some incredible footage captured by its lander throughout the duration of its mission....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Julie Jones

NordVPN Fresh Spring Sale — Best VPN Security for a 77% Lower Price

NordVPNs Birthday deal is over but spring is coming. Spring is the time when nature births again and NordVPN follows up with a fresh, blooming sale. Then hop on the hype train and explore the deals. © Gizmodo.com Bear in mind this is $83.43 for the first 27 months. Need More Features? Check Out These Deals! © NordVPN Do you need a VPN that blocks ads and protects you against malware?...

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Kenneth Kirby

Pixar’sElioHas a New Trailer That Looks Like a Totally Different Movie

That, according to the press release, is still part of the moviebut this trailer doesnt mention it. Lets start with the new one. Now clearly that looks pretty fun. A look at Elio in his movie’s latest trailer.Image: Pixar A character-driven story of friendship set in space. Plus, theres the bigger threat and we can assume Elio is still going to save Earth somehow. It could be great. But lets go back....

March 19, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Stephanie Stephens

Power RangersWill Live Once More, This Time on Disney+

The Power Rangers are ready to rise again. What changed here, or how this version will be different from others, is unclear. They probably have earned lots of trust as a result. It’s go-go at Disney+ for the Power Rangers.Image: Disney/Hasbro The Power Rangers have been popular for decades and across multiple mediums. However, after the original hit 1990s show, live-action has always been the gold standard. Since then, multiple movies and TV show iterations have been floated, but nothing has quite solidified yet....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Joseph Hunt

Scathing Report Claims Energy Megaproject Will Ruin ‘Best Place on Earth for Astronomy’

The technical summary of the teams report can be readhere. Light pollution from projects like INNA doesnt just hinder research, it steals our shared view of the Universe. The graph below shows how dark Paranals skies are relative to the observing conditions of other famous observatories. The Milky Way above ESO’s Paranal Observatory.Photo: ESO/P. Horálek Every photon counts in astronomical research. These losses are manyfold and not recoverable world-wide. To be clear, ESO authorities are not up in arms about the INNA project in itself....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Lori Brown

Scientists Announce Possible Breakthrough in Delaying Alzheimer’s

We might be on the precipice of a pivotal moment in Alzheimers disease research. Unfortunately, it hasnt been a smooth ride for this hypothesis. Most of these trials havent yielded success, except possibly for the one with gantenerumab. Alzheimer’s is currently incurable once symptoms begin, but scientists are hoping it’s possible to stop its progression with early enough treatment.© sfam_photo via Shutterstock When the original gantenerumab study concluded in 2020, the researchers found that it reduced peoples amyloid levels....

March 19, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Stephen Martin

Snow WhiteCharms as a Modern Spin on the Animated Classic

What is this film doing besides being just another ofDisneys live-action releases? So the expectation that this live-action version will exactly mirror what came before is unrealistic. Its an evolution thats done deftly, without sacrificing the love story essential to the tale. © Disney Its enchanting and empowering all at once. And the Dwarfs, oof. And it mostly accomplishes that save for the misuse of digital enhancements, which fans still wont like....

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Nicole Smith

The 1960s Tech Keeping NASA’s Voyager Probes Alive for Nearly 50 Years

Even in the inner solar system, spacecraft such as lunar or Mars rovers need alternative power sources. As anastrophysicist and professor of physics, I teach a senior-level aerospace engineering course on the space environment. One of the key lessons I emphasize to my students is just how unforgiving space can be. Artist’s depiction of a Voyager probe.© Caltech/NASA-JPL So how do engineers power missions in the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond?...

March 19, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Nicholas Henderson

The VR Hype Cycle Is Over, and Just in Time for the AR Hype Cycle to Begin

Worse, VR sales numbers may not improve any time soon. The next step for these companies are glasseswith or without augmented reality capabilities. The number of VR headsets shipped globally fell by 12% year-over-year. © Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo Headset shipments fell a whole 5% in the last quarter of 2024. The luster is coming off the VR headset, and not just the really affordable ones. TheApple Vision Prowas similarlyin declinein the last few months of 2024....

March 19, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Deborah Malone