‘Weird Al’ Yankovic biopic revels in his passion for parodies
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a biopic about the world's most popular parody artist. Yankovic explains what it's like to have his life portrayed in the film......»»
Quantum Physics Isn"t as Weird as You Think. It"s Weirder
Quantum physics’ oddities seem less surprising if you stop thinking of atoms as tennis balls, and instead more like waves pushing through water.....»»
Having Wi-Fi issues with your iPhone on iOS 17? You’re not alone
Every year, when Apple releases a major new version of iOS 17 (and a new iPhone), users end up finding some weird bugs that are usually fixed with software updates. Following reports of overheating issues with the iPhone 15 Pro, some users are now ha.....»»
X rolls out new ad format that can"t be reported, blocked
Elon Musk's X is now serving users clickbait advertisements that can't be blocked or reported. X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun serving its users with a weird new ad format and it's one of the company's least.....»»
The Response to Google’s 7 Year Update Promise for Pixel is Getting Weird
Google finished off its Made by Google event this week by confirming that its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones would receive a full 7 years of software support. Those years will see security patches, Pixel Feature Drop releases, and Android OS.....»»
This weird sneaker PC is on sale for less than you might think
Cooler Master’s bizarre Sneaker X -- a PC shaped like a massive shoe -- has just gone on sale, and the price has been cut massively compared to earlier rumors......»»
As temperatures rise, Sicily turns to exotic fruits
Avocados, mangos, bananas and passion fruit—a wealth of exotic produce is growing under the shadow of Sicily's Mount Etna, as the Italian island's farmers adapt to global warming......»»
Play Xbox Game Pass’ weirdest game before it leaves on September 30
Xbox Game Pass is losing some gems on September 30, including this weird and wild Western......»»
Wearing Alexa is weird, but Amazon’s new Echo Frames are shockingly comfy
Smart glasses aren't quite a mainstream thing just yet, but Amazon's doing its best to break through with the new Echo Frames......»»
Apple’s new $19 USB-C EarPods apparently support lossless audio
iPhone 15 went USB-C, and so did the wired earbuds that used to come in the box. Nothing weird about that. Something perhaps more unexpected? Apple’s $19 USB-C EarPods apparently support lossless audio playback that works with Apple Music. more.....»»
"American Horror Story: Delicate" trailer revels in the horror of pregnancy
The "American Horror Story: Delicate" trailer shows Anna (Emma Roberts) enduring horror of fertility treatments and pregnancy. The official trailer for American Horror Story: Delicate Part 1 is here, highlighting the unique horror of fertility.....»»
Why Today’s Chatbots Are Weird, Argumentative, and Wrong
Long before most people began playing around with generative AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E, Janelle Shane started documenting AI oddities. An optics researcher by training, she’s also held a long fascination in testing AIs’ ability to be, we.....»»
Transforming chemistry education through an innovative experiment
A new study conducted at the University of Chemistry and Technology has unveiled an innovative laboratory experiment that promises to ignite students' passion for chemistry and enhance their understanding of fundamental scientific principles. Led by.....»»
How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for Australia"s frogs
In 1993, frogs were found dying en masse in Far North Queensland. When scientists analyzed their bodies, they found something weird. Their small bodies were covered in spores......»»
The 30 best period dramas to stream your way through history
Period dramas are a perfect example of the phrase "truth is stranger than fiction." Humans have been weird for as long as they've been around, and historical TV shows do their part in shining a light on so much of that weirdness — or at least a.....»»
Gran Turismo review: a racing biopic that runs out of gas
Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo is a boring, bland racing biopic. It's now playing in theaters nationwide......»»
3 Netflix movies like Gran Turismo you should watch right now
From a racing biopic to an Adam Sandler basketball film (what???), these Netflix movies will fit the bill if you're looking for pictures like Gran Turismo......»»
The "weird" male Y chromosome has finally been fully sequenced. Can we now understand how it works, how it evolved?
The Y chromosome is a never-ending source of fascination (particularly to men) because it bears genes that determine maleness and make sperm. It's also small and seriously weird; it carries few genes and is full of junk DNA that makes it horrendous t.....»»
3 weird Netflix movies you have to watch in August
With this weird and wild summer winding down, audiences should take the time to watch these strange and wonderful films on Netflix......»»
Gran Turismo review: a soulless racing biopic
Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo is a boring, bland racing biopic. It's playing in select theaters now, and opens nationwide on Friday, August 25......»»
5 Cillian Murphy movies and TV shows to stream if you liked Oppenheimer
If you loved the hit Christopher Nolan biopic Oppenheimer, these five Cillian Murphy movies and shows may fit the bill......»»