GIF creator Stephen Wilhite dead at 74
Wilhite spent much of his career with CompuServe where, in the late 80s, he served as the lead engineer on the team that came up with the GIF image format. GIFs were originally designed as a way to display and exchange "high-quality, high-resolution.....»»
Have AI advances led to self-driving breakthroughs or a dead end?
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety......»»
Stephen King’s Fairy Tale will now be a 10-episode A24 TV series, not a movie
Fairy Tale, a 2022 dark fantasy novel by author Stephen King, is being adapted into a 10-episode TV series at A24......»»
Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing
To get the best and fastest possible WiFi in your home, we always recommend a cutting-edge mesh wireless system like the eero 6+. There’s just … The post Best WiFi extenders to eliminate dead zones, based on expert testing appeared first.....»»
The Monkey teaser: Longlegs director takes on Stephen King
Everybody dies in the new teaser for The Monkey, an adaptation of a Stephen King from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins......»»
The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (October 2024)
There are lots of scares and horror among the best movies on Tubi right now, from The Evil Dead to The Addams Family......»»
Eight dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long drought
At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires......»»
A Thousand Blows teaser reveals first look at new series from Peaky Blinders creator
Get your first look at Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's new 19th-century boxing crime drama A Thousand Blows......»»
Stephen King’s most underrated movie deserves your attention this Halloween
This long forgotten Stephen King adaptation just turned 30 years old. Here's why it's one of the famous horror author's most underrated movies......»»
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 16 dead as Florida cleans up
The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to at least 16 on Friday, officials in Florida said, as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives and homes back together......»»
3 new PS Plus games you need to play this weekend (October 11-13)
If you're looking for some spooky games to play this weekend, consider checking out Dead Space, Night in the Woods, or Chernobylite on PS5......»»
Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power Thursday......»»
Transnational grief: Adding depth to Day of the Dead
Restricted by immigration laws, unauthorized immigrants in the United States face severe challenges, including the inability to visit family members left behind......»»
WordPress vs WP Engine battle gets seriously stupid, with new login requirement
You may be aware of a bizarre feud between WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and website hosting platform WP Engine. If not, you’ll find a recap below. But things took a very silly turn today when the WordPress login acquired a new checkbox re.....»»
One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France
The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead......»»
Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceroses may provide valuable forensic information
New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceroses are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the time since death. This information has been use.....»»
Prime Day VPN deals: up to 74% off NordVPN
With many Prime Day VPN deals going on, we've picked out some of our favorites as well as looked at what to consider before buying one......»»
3 underrated movies on Max you need to watch in October 2024
A Stephen King horror movie, a historical drama, and an action thriller are among the three underrated movies on Max you need to watch in October......»»
Kamala Harris will make her late-night debut as the Democratic nominee with Stephen Colbert
Kamala Harris has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert six times prior to her appearance as part of her presidential campaign......»»
Salem’s Lot director reveals the Stephen King adaptation was originally much longer
Gary Dauberman's original version of Salem's Lot was very different than the one Stephen King fans ended up getting......»»
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (October 2024)
The best movies on Netflix include It: Chapter Two, Escape Plan, Evil Dead Rise, American Gangster, Black Mass, The Garfield Movie, Rebel Ridge, and more......»»