Is Dune 2 the next Empire Strikes Back? Here’s what the critics are saying
The early word on Dune: Part Two is overwhelmingly positive. But can Dune 2 become the next Empire Strikes Back for our generation? Here's what the critics say......»»
An oddball sports movie will unite a Dune 2 actor, a former MCU star, and a rapper in 2025
Tyler, the Creator will make his feature film debut in Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie's upcoming A24 movie starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow......»»
Dune: Awakening: everything we know so far
The Spice must flow. Whether you're a fan of the books, films, or just unique sci-fi games in general, here's everything we know so far about Dune: Awakening......»»
Denis Villeneuve plans to make Dune 3, refuses to call it a trilogy
Denis Villeneuve plans to make Dune 3, a.k.a. Dune Messiah. However, Villeneuve refuses to call his adaptations a trilogy......»»
Google’s ad tech empire may be $95B and “too big” to sell, analysts warn DOJ
Google Ad Manager is key to ad tech monopoly, DOJ aims to prove. Enlarge / A staffer with the Paul, Weiss legal firm wheels boxes of legal documents into the Albert V. Bryan US Courthouse at the start of a Department of Justice a.....»»
Rebel Ridge is Netflix’s latest streaming hit. But is it as good as critics say it is?
Rebel Ridge is Netflix's most popular movie right now. But the topical action movie doesn't have the courage of its own convictions......»»
Unprecedented heat wave on the Tibetan plateau: Study highlights land-atmosphere interactions
Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains.....»»
US says deep strikes in Russia no game-changer after Zelenskiy plea
US says deep strikes in Russia no game-changer after Zelenskiy plea.....»»
Alaska governor vetoes expanded birth control access as a judge strikes down abortion limits
Alaska governor vetoes expanded birth control access as a judge strikes down abortion limits.....»»
Sutskever strikes AI gold with billion-dollar backing for superintelligent AI
Top venture firms back SSI to develop "safe" AI with teams in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: JACK GUEZ via Getty Images).....»»
Oprah’s upcoming AI television special sparks outrage among tech critics
AI opponents say Gates, Altman, and others will guide Oprah through an AI "sales pitch." Enlarge / An ABC handout promotional image for "AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special." (credit: ABC) On Thursday, ABC.....»»
Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says
Findings undercut pledges of NSO Group and Intgellexa their wares won't be abused. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Critics of spyware and exploit sellers have long warned that the advanced hacking sold by commercial surve.....»»
"Alarming" rise in deadly lightning strikes in India: scientists
Climate change is fueling an alarming increase in deadly lightning strikes in India, killing nearly 1,900 people a year in the world's most populous country, scientists warn......»»
Dune: Awakening: trailers, gameplay and more
The Spice must flow. Whether you're a fan of the books, films, or just unique sci-fi games in general, here's everything we know so far about Dune: Awakening......»»
The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes
After peaking in late 2023, the ransomware industry is beginning to stabilize in productivity, with notable developments in ransomware targets, and industry dynamics, according to WithSecure. Sectors impacted by ransomware (Source: WithSecure) While.....»»
Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in Califo.....»»
Town urges curfew over mosquito-spread disease that kills up to 50% of people
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is very rare in the US, but when it strikes, it's bad. Enlarge / A mosquito collected to test for mosquito-borne diseases. (credit: Getty | Jon Cherry) A small town in Massachusetts is urging.....»»
German warship floats down Thames while playing Darth Vader’s theme
"No deeper meaning," says German navy. The German navy going "full Empire" down the Thames. The FGS Braunschweig is a German naval corvette made for stealthy littoral (shoreline) operations, but the Braunschweig ditched the stealth.....»»
Francis Ford Coppola calls out his critics in Megalopolis trailer
Francis Ford Coppola is doing things his way by calling out critics in the trailer for his sci-fi epic Megalopolis......»»
Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
Judge: FTC Act doesn't give substantive rulemaking authority to FTC. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan arrives to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 1.....»»
Monument Valley 3 coming later this year, but only for Netflix subscribers
Monument Valley is a popular puzzle game developed by Ustwo Games, and is widely known by iOS users. With two versions highly acclaimed by critics and players, the game is now getting another sequel called “Monument Valley 3” – but it will only.....»»