"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.....»»
The ‘new era’ for Siri will be even messier than we thought
Apple says we’re living in ‘a new era’ for Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Is that true? Sort of. But the answer is a whole lot messier than you might expect, and getting even more so with the latest Mark Gurman report. more….....»»
Sony Could be Working on a True PS Vita Successor, Reports Claim
It might be a while before we see it, however. The post Sony Could be Working on a True PS Vita Successor, Reports Claim appeared first on Phandroid. Sony’s debut of the PlayStation Portal a while back wasn’t exactly the revolu.....»»
How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue
The combination of remote work, the latest technologies, and never physically meeting your employees has made it very easy for job applicants to mask their true identities from their employer and commit employment fraud. Motivations for this type of.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store thieves face bigger penalties in California
The state that's been the site of two of the largest Apple Store theft rings in recent years will punish retail theft more severely, while one scammer replaced an iPhone with sugar.Apple Store in Valencia, Spain The latest in an occasional AppleInsid.....»»
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief
Delusions can sometimes turn into strongly held beliefs. Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understan.....»»
40 years ago, one of the worst superhero movies ever debuted and marked the end of an era
Supergirl premiered 40 years ago, delivering the worst superhero movie ever made. Here's how bad it was, and how it signified the end of an era......»»
Why Hypochondria Can Be Deadly, and How Newer Treatments Help
Intense health anxiety is a true mental illness and threatens lives. The good news is that it’s treatable.....»»
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Servic.....»»
World"s first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution
More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants......»»
30 years ago, Peter Jackson paved the way to Lord of the Rings with this fantastical crime movie
Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures premiered 30 years ago, introducing the world to the talents of Melanie Lynskey and future Oscar-winner Kate Winslet......»»
The true champion of Netflix’s Tyson-Paul bout? You and me, for enduring all that buffering
The true champion of Netflix’s Tyson-Paul bout? You and me, for enduring all that buffering.....»»
Apple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet
Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more….....»»
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’
Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»
5 great Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch in the fall
Five Amazon Prime Video movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a coming-of-age classic and a crime thriller celebrating its 30th anniversary. .....»»
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review: an authentic return for an RPG legend
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake stays true to the NES classic while still adding in welcome modern upgrades......»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»
3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in November 2024
November is the time for giving thanks and ... solving murders?!? Play detective and watch these three great British TV crime shows this month......»»
Joker: Folie à Deux actor says he was in the worst film ever made
Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ actor says he was in ‘the worst film ever made’
Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
The sea of mud and stagnant water submerging Spanish towns more than 10 days after the country's worst floods in decades has sparked a sickening stench and health fears......»»