Cellphones have changed size more than Christian Bale they were huge, then small, and now big again? Were confused, since not everyone wants a gear that barely wedges into their pocket. If youre looking for a compact yet powerful alternative, the NanoPhone is the answer. © StackSocial Weighing just 2.8 ounces, this miniature smartphone delivers all the essential features you need without the bulk. Nowavailable for only $90 at StackSocial, its a perfect blend of portability and performance....

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 from OneXPlayer wants to be the noble Optimus Prime of retro handhelds. Lets hope it doesnt turn out as a pricey, obnoxious Starscream. The top screen itself also appears to operate on a hinge, though it folds backwards rather than forwards. The Sugar 1 has two controller arms that fold up to become a Nintendo DS-like device or fold down into a more-traditional handheld.© OneXPlayer Talk about handhelds in disguise....

There are few thingsscarier to the conservative mindthan mass transportation in a major metropolitan city. There were 1.2 billion rides on New York Citys subways in 2024, and 2,211 crimes reported. Of course, for most people, perception is reality. A man uses his mobile phone to photograph a closed subway station.© Photo: Richard Drew (AP) Seeing dilapidated and neglected infrastructure adds to a sense of unease. All of that to say, you know what wont make the subway safer?...

However, the claim cannot be completed until the individuals identity is verified in person. The agency therefore recommends calling to request an in-person appointment to begin and complete the claim in one interaction. Problematically, DOGE has also been working to downsize the SSAs staff. © Apu Gomes/Getty Images Indeed, the agencys new DOGE-linked director reportedly announced plans tohalvethe agencys staff in the coming months. The billionaire has spoken about the program with open hostility, calling it a Ponzi scheme....

A new clip fromFinal Destination: Bloodlinesteases an almost-familiar fatality. Shudder will help get Diablo Codys latest horror comedy into your eyeballs. Plus, a very cryptic tease of what to expect fromSeverances season finale. © Apple TV+ Mark forms a shaky alliance in an all-or-nothing play, while the team makes a dangerous last stand. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. You May Also Like Is Sega Planning a Cinematic Universe?...

President Donald Trump has illegally fired two of the five commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission. And that will allow Trump to tremendously weaken the FTC, which oversees consumer protection and competition laws. Bedoya was quick to note that the danger of his firing wasnt really about one person on the commission. Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC....

However, in the world ofSeverance… nothing is every really settled, is it? His escape came with the help of Burt (Christopher Walken). The two men shared a poignant farewell, acknowledging their mutual feelings before dutifully setting them aside. © Apple TV+ If someone wanted the story to be complete? Irving knows a lot that you dont know. Theres a big reason why hes making all those paintings, you know? All that hes searching for....

The president opens: I just spoke with the Acting Administrator of NASA, Janet Petro. And on that note, putting geniuses in quotes distinctly feels like some kind of backhanded burn. This plan has been in the works since August of last year. Trump is claiming to have organized the “rescue” mission to return the stranded Starliner astronauts.@ Truth Social/Donald Trump Trump added: Janet was great. She said, Lets bring them home NOW, Sir!...

Im still waiting for the pure promise of the first Assassins Creed from back in 2007. InAssassins Creed Shadows,two of those pillars, stealth and parkour, are inherently broken. The structure cannot hold. If you’re all in on the visuals, Assassin’s Creed Shadows' photo mode may be one of your favorite features.© Ubisoft / Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Im still waiting for the one real Assassins Creed game I can love for its core tenets....

In other words, its footprint has shrunk in both dimensions. Despite some cloud cover in the newer image, the loss of ice is clear. Where ice once reflected bright white back up towards the atmosphere, there are more grayish-brown rock underneath. A view of glacial melt in the Swiss Alps.Image: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Alpine glaciers are retreating across the board....

Its been a plot point in countless TV police procedurals. And now its a question in one of the most followed homicide cases in recent memory. At least thats what his local lawyer in Pennsylvania alleges. Luigi Mangione attends a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City. Mangione is accused of slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year and is making his first appearance on state charges of murder as an act of terrorism....

In recent weeks, Elon Musk has turned his ire toward government-funded nongovernmental organizations. Now were starting to see the long arm of the Department of Government Efficiency reach to pocket check NGOs. When the cops showed up, they escorted USIP employees from the building and let DOGE in. A journalist with a video camera pointed at the exterior of the US Institute of Peace building© ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images...

California governor Gavin Newsom wants tech executives to know they can call him if theyre ever in a pinch. If you ever need anything, Im a phone call away, read one note to an undisclosed executive. Seriously, what is the game plan here, man? © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Newsom also recently launched a podcast,This Is Gavin Newsom, whichhasnt enjoyed much fanfare. Democratic voters want a champion who is going to fight back against the Republicans most odious tendencies....