"The Staircase" is exploitative true crime at its best (and worst)
HBO Max's The Staircase is like staring into an infinity mirror of true crime. The more you watch it, the more idly transfixed you become by the illusion — and simultaneously perplexed by its existence in the first place.Fascinating, nauseating.....»»
Crime blotter: MacBooks stolen from Glendale Apple Stores, UPS robberies, and porch pirates
A man went to the Apple Store to pick up a new MacBook Pro that he had purchased, only to find that someone else had impersonated him and grabbed it. The same thing, it turned out, had happened to someone else at a nearby Apple Store.The Apple Store.....»»
The shadow’s roots take hold in Wheel of Time S3 teaser
Get ready for "a perilous journey to the Aiel Waste to uncover the true fate of the Dragon Reborn." The Wheel of Time returns to Prime Video in March......»»
The Order review: a gripping true-crime thriller that will unsettle you
The Order is a gripping, haunting, and unfortunately necessary true-crime thriller......»»
Helldivers 2 showed us the best and worst of gaming in 2024
For both positive and negative reasons, Helldivers 2 will go down as one of 2024's year-defining games......»»
When rescue from modern slavery does not mean freedom: Research flags harsh reality of post-rescue life
People freed from modern slavery are often cast into years of bureaucratic wrangling and legal limbo or forced back into exploitative work, highlighting the need for anti-trafficking organizations to give greater focus to post-rescue support, new res.....»»
One in three domestic abuse victims is male. Here"s why we need to talk about them
When you think about domestic violence, you probably imagine a tall, powerful man overpowering his female partner. This is the image that is usually shown in media, films and true crime documentaries. But it is not just men who commit violence and ab.....»»
5 hilariously awful families in Christmas movies, ranked
Kidnappings, impersonating police officers, fighting the elderly, and more all make these families the absolute worst in holiday movie history......»»
Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days
The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most......»»
People will share misinformation that sparks “moral outrage”
People can tell it's not true, but if they're outraged by it, they'll share anyway. Rob Bauer, the chair of a NATO military committee, reportedly said, “It is more competent not.....»»
Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories
The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»
Infinity Nikki review: stylish open-world adventure is a dream come true
Infinity Nikki combines Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Genshin Impact into one incredibly delightful open-world adventure that's destined for success......»»
These Apple products are getting upgraded soon, so it’s either the best or worst time to buy
Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming, and why now may be either the best or worst time to buy Apple’s existing products......»»
10 best movies based on true crimes, ranked
From violent mobsters to criminal strippers to one of the most notorious serial killers ever, here are 10 movies that all true crime fans need to see......»»
Returning the Amazon Rainforest to Its True Caretakers
Indigenous peoples forced from the Amazon rainforest are finally getting the legal power to return—and it’s not only about justice. Under their stewardship, the forests can thrive......»»
Uganda"s central bank robbed, blames "hackers"
More than $13 million was stolen and wired out of the country in what appears to be a sophisticated crime......»»
Siri, iOS 19, and making a portable Mac mini on the AppleInsider Podcast
Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.It works!It's not true that.....»»
5 great Amazon Prime Video shows to watch on Thanksgiving
Our picks for the best Amazon Prime TV shows to watch on Thanksgiving include a new crime thriller, a football documentary, and a lovely anthology series......»»
3 great British crime shows to watch on Thanksgiving
If you're craving a good mystery this Thanksgiving, try these three excellent British crime shows starring Wicked's Jonathan Bailey and Wonka's Olivia Colman......»»
Sly Cooper, Jak and Daxter added to PS Plus as part of 30th anniversary
PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary by adding three true classics to PS Plus......»»
Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by December 1
Watch these three films leaving Netflix by December 1. Our picks include a violent black comedy, a submarine thriller, and an exceptional crime drama......»»