Spider-Man 4AddsStranger ThingsStar Sadie Sink

The first new cast member has joined SonysupcomingSpider-Man 4and its a very intriguing one. The trade reportsthat its an important role, which makes sense. Sink is well beyond cameo status these days. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is joining Spider-Man 4.Image: Netflix Introducing a second MJ, while possible, feels messy, hair color aside. Introducing Jean Grey here could be interesting too though. It would certainly mess with the typical X-Men dynamic of Logan and Scott Summers fighting over her....

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Heidi Love

Spotify Pulls Down Andrew Tate’s Podcast About ‘Pimping Hoes’ Amid Criminal Probe

The showa class about pimping hoeshad inspired backlash, both at the company and from listeners. one worker sarcastically wrote, as the conversation turned to Tate. Another employee noted that it was pretty vile that Spotify continued to monetize the influencers material. © Alon Skuy/Getty Images The podcasts appearance was also protested by Spotify users. I cancelled my Spotify Premium subscription on Sunday night, a former Spotify user said via LinkedIn....

March 12, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Julie Evans

The Measles Outbreaks Aren’t Going Away Soon, CDC Warns

The CDCs warning was provided in a Health Alert web link (HAN) Health Advisoryreleasedlate last week. The Texas measles outbreak has been ongoing since mid-January. Its largely affected people living in Mennonite communities in rural western Texas, many of whom are unvaccinated. A teenager with a measles rash.© Natalya_Maisheva via Shutterstock The outbreak has also spread to neighboring regions of New Mexico, with 33 reported cases so far. Because measles is highly contagious, it can quickly spread through communities with relatively low vaccination rates....

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · William Gonzales

This Week’sDaredevil: Born AgainWill Break Your Heart

Its no wonder then, that Nicky chooses self preservation and doesnt implicate the cops. But for Hector, hanging up that suit isnt a choice. Being White Tiger is who I am, he tells Matt later in the episode. © Marvel Studios I didnt choose it, it chose me. True to his word, Hector cantnotbe White Tiger, even just hours after he was declared innocent. Was it on Fisks orders? © Marvel Studios...

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Michael Murray

Trump Says He Will Designate Attacks on Tesla Dealerships as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Donald Trump wants Americans to be nice to Tesla and Elon Muskor feel the wrath of the federal government. Theyre harming a great American company, Trump said, at the press conference. These are innocent people. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Tesla vehicles and dealerships have also been targeted by random acts of violence. Dealerships have beenset on fire, shot at, and had bricks thrownthrough their windows. Later, Trump got into the car and mumbled weird stuff like, Wow, everythings computer!...

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Edward Collins

Vermont Cop Was Allegedly Watching Matt Walsh Video When He Hit and Killed Cyclist

The Matt Walsh video is only about a minute long. But in the age of Trump, we all know how jokes are often cover for earnestly fascist beliefs. An email to Kapitanskis attorneys wasnt immediately returned. Anti-trans bigot Matt Walsh speaks on stage during The Daily Wire Presents Backstage Live at Ryman Auditorium on August 14, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for The Daily Wire Gizmodo will update this post if we hear back....

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Amy Nicholson

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Watto’s Story?

This is where Ren and Vanee differ. But thats not the case, at least according to Vanee. Watto couldve died, he couldve abandoned the junk trade and moved on elsewhere, we dont know. © Luke Ross, Nolan Woodard, and Joe Caramagna/Marvel Comics Star Warsfans love facts. Whos dead, whos alive, who did what, when, where, and how. And that mattered, because, well, Watto is a fact. © Luke Ross, Nolan Woodard, and Joe Caramagna/Marvel Comics...

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jennifer Foster

Yale Suspends Palestine Activist After AI Article Linked Her to Terrorism

The dystopian future is here. Already, Immigration and Customs Enforcement hasarrested a student activistat Columbia University who helped lead Palestinian protests. Conservatives care a lot about protecting free speech, except when it is speech they disagree with. Yale University fired Helyeh Doutaghi, an activist who championed pro-Palestinian causes, after an article written using AI linked her to terrorism.Christopher Capozziello/Getty I am not a member of any organization that would constitute a violation of U....

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Sheryl Lewis

Your Ultimate VPN Deal: 4 Extra Months for Free on ExpressVPN

You dont have to search above and beyond for an affordable, yet reliable VPN. We know ExpressVPN has never been the most affordable VPN. All the juicy details are below, so if youre in, well explain everything. © Gizmodo.com Its aVPN known for keeping no logsand using bank-grade encryption. This simple-to-use tool costs very little, thanks to a fresh deal below. ExpressVPN is 61% off thanks to4 free months for its 2-year plan....

March 12, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Michael Jackson

‘I’m the Villain’: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump

This story was originally published byProPublica. Are we going to break something? Dudek asked at one point, referring to what DOGE has been doing with Social Security data. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images But then he said, in a more reassuring tone: Theyre learning. Theyre going to make mistakes. Dudek embodies the dramatic whipsawing of life as a public servant under DOGE. He was largely unknown even within the agency. I work for the president....

March 12, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Cathy Melton

20 Plagues Y Combinator Unleashed on the World Over the Last 20 Years

Today marks the20th anniversaryof Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has fostered companies that havechanged the world. Founded in 2005, Y Combinator has helped to launch thousands of companies. Its mere existence disrupted how venture capital-backed technology firms do business. Kat Manalac, partner at Y Combinator, speaks during the Startupfest event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, July 11, 2019.© Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images We all live with the consequences....

March 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Paige Carroll

A Reminder That Google Gemini’s Best Features Are All Behind a Paywall

Its way easier than adding an event now, which requires manually adding it in another window. However, read the fine print, and youll see that this feature isnt free for everyone. Its a hearty reminder that AIs best features will likely be behind a paywall. Pay for Gemini? Soon it will help you create easy calendar entries.© Florence Ion / Gizmodo I dont have this particular Gemini ability on my Google account yet....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Deborah Garza

Akira Toriyama’sChrono TriggerArt Was a Joyful Fantasy

The hallmarks many would come to know through his work onDragon Ballwere felt keenly inChrono Triggers heady sci-fantasy blend. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. © Akira Toriyama/Square Enix Has the Next James Bond Been Found? Plus, Marvel wants to head to the stars with a new Nova movie. © Akira Toriyama/Square Enix © Akira Toriyama/Square Enix

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Sarah Washington