Why The Book of Boba Fett is even better than The Mandalorian so far
Despite a quiet launch, The Book of Boba Fett is already outdoing The Mandalorian in my book, and could be a sign of what's to come for Star Wars fans......»»
New book describes how whaling shaped U.S. culture even after petroleum replaced it
The whaling industry helped drive industrialization in the 19th century, with whale oil used to light lamps and lubricate machinery. Even after petroleum replaced whale oil as an energy source in the U.S., whaling continued to be part of our cultural.....»»
Daily deals August 14: $249 iPad 9th Generation, $150 off 15" MacBook Air, 49% off Microsoft Surface Book 3, more
Today's hottest deals include 24% off an Apple Watch fast charger, $130 off an M2 Mac mini & AppleCare kit, 29% off a Microsoft Surface Pro, 65% off Philips active noise canceling wireless headphones, and more.Save $150 on a 15-inch MacBook AirThe Ap.....»»
7 ways EA’s Black Panther game can get the most out of the comics books
It'll be a long time until we hear news on EA's Black Panther game, but we're already writing up our comic book wish lists......»»
Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleging ‘Tetris’ movie on TV+ rips off his book
In March, Apple TV+ premiered its new “Tetris” movie starring Taron Egerton, which is based on true events and tells the story around bringing the hit puzzle game to the United States. A new lawsuit, however, accuses Apple, the Tetris Company,.....»»
Gizmodo author sues Apple over "Tetris" movie
Author Dan Ackerman claims that Apple, The Tetris Company, and others adapted his book about the famous puzzle game for their film without permission or payment.Taron Egerton in "Tetris" (Source: Apple)"Tetris" was acquired by Apple TV+ in 2020, foll.....»»
5 action movies on Peacock that are perfect to watch in the summer
From a wild comic book adaptation to a brutal Viking revenge tale, these action movies are among the best available to watch on Peacock......»»
Missed out on a Kindle on Prime Day? They’re back on sale right now
Various models of Amazon's e-book readers, including the Amazon Kindle Oasis and Amazon Kindle Scribe, are available with discounts in Best Buy's flash sale......»»
5 comic book movies on Prime Video that are perfect to watch in the summer
From a Kick-Ass sequel to Will Smith kicking alien ass in the '90s, these comic book movies are one of many reasons to check out your Prime Video subscription......»»
A look at the surprising history of the earliest rocket pioneers
A review of the book From the Earth to Mars. Enlarge / Cover of the book From the Earth to Mars. (credit: Multiverse Media Inc.) When did spaceflight begin? There is no single answer. For newcomers to space, the beginnin.....»»
Distinction must be made between genuine scientific skepticism and "dogmatic denial," warns expert
It's becoming increasingly necessary to distinguish between genuine scientific skeptics and "dogmatic deniers," a new book suggests......»»
Not all porn is created equal—is there such a thing as a healthy pornography?
We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes' book Welcome to Sex was attacked by the conservative group Australian Women's Forum, leading to the book being removed from the shelves of.....»»
Apple releases trailer for "Strange Planet" animated comedy
Ahead of its August 9, 2023 premiere, Apple TV+ has released a 60-second teaser trailer for its "Strange Planet" animated comedy.Strange Planet (Source: Apple)The teaser takes the line that "Strange Planet" is based on the best-selling book, which is.....»»
Understanding the octopus and its relationships with humans
A new book tracks the human fascination with octopuses across centuries. A giant Pacific octopus shows its colors at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium) While other octopus books study the animal's.....»»
5 comic book movies and TV shows on Hulu that are perfect to watch in the summer
From the trippy X-Men show Legion to the comedic Kick-Ass movies, these are the best comic book movies and TV shows to catch on Hulu this summer......»»
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5 best comic book titles to read for SDCC 2023
San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner, and with a greater focus on the medium, there are a few great ongoing comics worth reading to prepare......»»
Twitter is working on a feature that would let you ‘publish a book if you want’
It’s crazy to think that we’re talking about publishing a book on Twitter when the service started by only allowing users to post up to … The post Twitter is working on a feature that would let you ‘publish a book if you want&.....»»
Why The Dark Knight is still the best comic book movie of all time
Released in theaters 15 years ago, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight remains the gold standard for comic book movie adaptations......»»
Exploring the ingenious science and science fiction of making things invisible
Greg Gbur chats about his book Invisibility: The History and Science of How Not to be Seen. Enlarge / H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man inspired a 1933 film. It's just one cultural example of the human fascination with invisibility......»»
Book: Unshackled: A Practical Guide For Highly-Skilled Immigrants To Thrive In The United States
I recently wrote the Foreword for Unshackled, a new book co-authored by Soundarya Basubramani, a writer from India, and Sameer Khedekar, a veteran immigration lawyer. Unshackled breaks down how legal immigration works in America in a way that is frie.....»»