quarta-feira, 9 de março de 2022


Natasha Bowen's Powerful Mermaid Returns in Soul of the Deep, and We've Got a First Look

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 07:00 AM PST

Fans of Natasha Bowen's 2021 fantasy Skin of the Sea—and anyone who enjoys stories about mermaids and West African folklore—will be thrilled to hear sequel Soul of the Deep is arriving this fall. io9 interviewed the Nigerian-Welsh author over email to learn about the anticipated release; we've also got a first look at…

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Google Needs to Unlock Its Ad Privacy Black Box

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:50 AM PST

Google's FloC was killed because it was a bad idea for privacy on the web. But we didn't know exactly how bad until two MIT researchers tested it—over months, using technical approaches and an expensive, private dataset. That it was this difficult to add some transparency is unacceptable for a fundamental change to

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Could Marvel's New Blade Show Up Even Sooner Than We Thought?

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:40 AM PST

Ernie Hudson has joined the Quantum Leap reboot. Could The Flash be running out of time after a ninth season? Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer are getting festive for Apple. Plus, what's coming on Superman and Lois, Snowpiercer, and more. Spoilers get!

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7 Space Concepts That Were Too Wild for NASA

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:30 AM PST

It boggles the mind to think of all the wondrous things that NASA has achieved since its inception in 1958, but it's equally astounding to think about all the projects that could've been. Here are seven impressive concepts that died on the vine, whether because of huge cost, technological intractability, or just being…

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Your Brain Is Fooled Into Feeling Shapes and Textures On This Temperature-Changing Touchscreen

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:19 AM PST

As powerful as touchscreen devices like smartphones and tablets have become, physical buttons and controls are often still a better way for users to interact with devices. (Think typing or playing action games.) So researchers at Texas A&M have come up with a novel way for touchscreens to feel more than just perfectly…

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Man Gets Just 5 Years Probation for Selling DIY Covid-19 Vaccine

Posted: 09 Mar 2022 03:00 AM PST

A Redmond, Washington man was sentenced to just five years of probation and a $246,000 fine on Monday for selling his own homemade covid-19 vaccine, which he offered to inject during the earliest days of the pandemic. The judge admitted he could've sentenced the man to jail time, but opted for a longer probation…

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Top Takeaways from the Apple Event

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 05:29 PM PST

Star Trek Letting Its Heroes Age Is a Fascinating Thing

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PST

There's a moment in the climax of Star Trek: Picard's season two premiere when Q, the omnipotent bane of Jean-Luc's life, appears in the latter's humble French estate. He has had, like so many returning figures of classic pop culture of late, the process of time smoothed out by CG, to give us a semblance of the Q we…

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Feds Charge Crypto-Hawking Siblings With Scamming Investors out of $124 Million

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 04:10 PM PST

Behold, Ormeus Coin! A glittering digital asset, a massive investment opportunity, and yet another grand example of everything the cryptocurrency industry has to offer the world.

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Batman Movies, Ranked

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 04:00 PM PST

Unless you spend your time in a cave with flying nocturnal animals, you're probably aware there's a new Batman movie in theaters this week. Matt Reeves' The Batman is the first live-action Batman solo film in a decade, if you can believe it. Of course, Ben Affleck played the role in a few other films in between, and…

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Everything Apple Announced at Its ‘Peek Performance’ Event

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 03:25 PM PST

Apple hosted its "Peek Performance" live-stream event and revealed a whole host of new products aimed at creators and those living on a budget. There were also some smaller announcements for folks who can't get enough of their Apple TV+ subscriptions, plus a new highly anticipated phone color for iPhone users.

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Disney's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Stance Disrespects One of Its Most Instrumental Figures

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 03:00 PM PST

Florida's controversial anti-LGBTQ "Don't Say Gay" bill has passed the state senate, heading to the desk of governor Ron DeSantis, all but guaranteeing its entry into state law—and one of the state's biggest businesses, the Walt Disney Company, has largely chosen to stay silent.

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Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Charged With Capitol Riot Conspiracy

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 02:20 PM PST

The longtime chairman of the street-brawling Proud Boys group was arrested in Miami and charged with conspiracy Tuesday over his role in the failed insurrection at the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Firearm Enthusiasts Are Warming Up to Smart Guns

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 02:10 PM PST

Firearm owners may be finally cozying up to the idea of personalized "smart guns," and it only took them twenty years to hop on board.

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LIGHTSPEED Presents: 'Bhatia, P.I.' by Shiv Ramdas

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 02:00 PM PST

io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED's current issue. This month's selection is "Bhatia, P.I." by Shiv Ramdas. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast on our website. Enjoy!

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Florence Pugh May Be Joining Dune: Part Two

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 01:10 PM PST

Like a sandworm rumbling through the desert, Dune: Part Two is coming to the surface, and now one of its biggest missing pieces may have been found. Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Black Widow) is reportedly in talks to play Princess Irulan, daughter of the villainous Emperor Shaddam IV, in the upcoming sequel starring…

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Thank the Seven, the Game of Thrones Series Creators Won't Return for Any Spin-Offs

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 12:40 PM PST

Game of Thrones feels like a franchise that is both never-ending and completely paralyzed within its own epic scope. After the finale in 2019, HBO quickly announced a slate of new shows and proposals that it was working on. This came as a surprise to absolutely nobody who was paying attention to the state of…

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Russians Barred From New Large Hadron Collider Experiments Over Ukraine Invasion

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 12:13 PM PST

The CERN Council convened today to discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects the scientific collaboration's ability to pursue its goals and ensure the safety and wellbeing of its members. The council meeting resulted in a resolution to condemn the Russian invasion, to suspend Russia's Observer status to the…

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China Hacked at Least 6 U.S. State Government Networks

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 12:00 PM PST

A prolific state-backed hacker group from China has penetrated the networks of at least six state governments in the U.S., new research from cybersecurity firm Mandiant reveals.

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ACLU and Sen. Ron Wyden Blast DHS for ‘Unconstitutional’ Surveillance of Money Transfers

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 11:20 AM PST

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allegedly operated a "bulk surveillance" project responsible for collecting financial records on money transfers greater than $500 sent to Mexico and certain states, a previously unknown practice lawmakers and civil liberties experts claim may violate U.S law. The DHS data…

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Apple's Studio Display Is a 27-inch, 5K External Monitor That Costs $1,599

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 11:11 AM PST

Apple just re-entered the mainstream monitor space with the Studio Display, a 27-inch, 5K monitor meant for creative professionals with smaller budgets than those who can afford Apple's top option.

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7 Role-Playing Games Inspired by Sports Anime

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 11:10 AM PST

It's my worst kept secret that I'm a sucker for a sports anime. I read a few chapters of Prince of Tennis, which was fun, but my whole-hearted love for a slice-of-life, high-school-tournament arc began with Haikyu!! I went absolutely feral for these dumb high school boys who only had volleyball feelings and could not…

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Apple's New Mac Studio Is a Compact Desktop With Groundbreaking Performance

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 10:45 AM PST

Apple filled a gaping hole in its product lineup Tuesday by announcing the Mac Studio, a powerful desktop that runs on the company's new M1 Ultra chip, which debuted the same day.

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DC's Blue Beetle Adds What We Do in the Shadows Breakout Harvey Guillén

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 10:40 AM PST

Harvey Guillén knows how to handle vampires, but what about beetles? The actor best known for playing human familiar, Guillermo on the FX hit What We Do in the Shadows is joining the upcoming DC film Blue Beetle, which stars Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña in the title role.

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Apple's M1 Ultra Is Its Most Powerful Chip Yet

Posted: 08 Mar 2022 10:39 AM PST

Apple surprised the tech world today by unveiling the M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet. Powering the new Mac Studio, the Ultra sits at the top of the stack ahead of the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max.

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