Joker: Folie à Deux and Madame Web Lead Worst Genre Picks for the Razzies @ io9

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The anti-Academy Awards 'celebrate' the mid to meh to just plain unwatchable from 2024's film releases.

Cyber Security Just Got Cheaper: Grab Your 70% Off NordVPN Deal Now @ io9

Nordvpn January Discount Promotion

Once again, NordVPN delivers with a winter promotion that is likely to tempt many. Don't miss out, it only lasts for a few days.

Fortnite‘s Godzilla Collab Absolutely Gets the Awe of Giant Monsters @ io9

Godzilla Fortnite Boss

Whether you're playing as the King of the Monsters or running away from him, Fortnite's latest crossover understands awe in the face of God(zilla).

You’ll Finally Be Able to Watch the Toxic Avenger Reboot in Theaters @ io9

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After premiering at Fantastic Fest way back in 2023, the Troma re-do starring Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon is finally oozing into release.

How to Watch the Rare Planet Parade Twinkle Across the Night Sky @ io9

Nasa Night Sky Network

Six planets are lining up in a row from our Earthly view of the cosmos, in a spectacle that'll be visible in January through to February.

Ryan Gosling Could Star in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Movie @ io9

Ryan Gray

Little is known about Levy's project, but it could send the Blade Runner and Barbie star to, well, the stars.

Picture of a Duck Accidentally Sent to Stripe Workers Being Laid Off @ io9

A picture of a duck wit the text "US-Non-California Duck" was included in emails to employees laid off from Stripe.

Tech companies can't seem to figure out how to lay people off without making some type of gaffe.

The Nvidia RTX 5090 Is a Thick Slab of Graphics Processing Promise @ io9

Nvidia Geforce Rtx 5090 1 Hero

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 Founders Edition is a two-fan GPU that’s seriously hefty, though somehow smaller and more menacing than the RTX 4090.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Becomes Elon Musk’s DOGE @ io9

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the U.S. Capitol

Half of DOGE's leadership team has been booted from the organization, reportedly at the behest of the other half.

Surgeons Make History by Removing Woman’s Brain Tumor Through Her Eye @ io9

Kaviya

40-year-old Ruvimbo Kaviya is the first person in the UK to have ever received the minimally invasive procedure.

A Year of Costco Gold Star-Level Shopping for $65 and Get $20 Back Instantly, Pay Only $45 After Savings @ io9

Costco Gold Membership

Go to StackSocial and sign up for a 1-year Gold Star Membership and Costco will send you a $20 digital Costco Shop Card to use in store or online.

How Severance‘s Chilly Outside World Heightens Its Dystopian Mystery @ io9

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Where exactly is the town of Kier, anyway? And why would anyone want to live there?

Apple Deadnamed the Gulf of America and Conservatives Are Triggered @ io9

Gulf Of Mexico

Tech companies aren’t moving fast enough for America’s most sensitive politicians.

Severance Season 2’s Disorienting Opening Scene Took Months to Create @ io9

Mark Severance

Adam Scott and Ben Stiller explain the literal and technical legwork that went into Mark S.'s mad dash through Lumon's halls.

Federal Website on Reproductive Rights Taken Down on Trump’s First Day @ io9

A screenshot of an archived version of the Reproductiverights.gov website

Reproductiverights.gov appears to have been taken offline.

Using Thoughts Alone, Paralyzed Man Flies Virtual Drone With Remarkable Precision @ io9

Screenshot Of Virtual Drone Control

The brain–computer interface allowed the participant to control the drone with six times the accuracy of EEG-based systems.

You Can Now Watch More Orlok Seduction in Nosferatu‘s Extended Cut @ io9

Lily Rose Depp Nosferatu

Robert Eggers' moody vampire film starring Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, and Nicholas Hoult is now available on digital.

The U.S. Constitution Delivers a 404 Now @ io9

The White House URL that used to include the U.S. Constitution.

Democracy not found.

Elon Musk Admits to Paying People to Play Video Games for Him @ io9



The world’s richest man doesn’t have time to level his characters but wants people to see him as a ‘living god of video games.’

Being a Manga Letterer Is More Than Having a Fun Job @ io9

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Typesetting popular manga like Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, and Gokurakugai can be crushing for its pool of mostly freelance workers.

Why Trump’s Decision to Leave the WHO Is a Catastrophe in the Making @ io9

Who

From bird flu to polio, the U.S. leaving the WHO would weaken global public health in ways big and small.

Eufy’s Solar Security Camera Is Back at 50% Off, the Best Price You’ll Ever Find @ io9

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Keep a watchful eye on your home for less with this can't-miss security deal.

Amid Criticism, IMDb Founder Col Needham Steps Down as CEO After 35 Years @ io9

#imdboat At San Diego Comic Con 2017: Day Two

The site has been criticized by loyal users over disbanding of message boards and poorly-received redesigns.

The Next Era of Marvel’s Star Wars Comics Will Head Into the New Republic @ io9

Marvel Star Wars Han Luke Leia New Republic

An expected-yet-unexpected move will see the next volume of Marvel's Star Wars ongoing explore the early days of the New Republic.

Trump Orders Government to Stop ‘Trampling’ Conservatives on Social Media @ io9

Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stand in a line during the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

The president has frequently railed against anti-conservative bias on social media and once threatened to jail Mark Zuckerberg.

Trump’s New Energy Policy Kills Electric Vehicle Credits, Paves Way for Old Lightbulbs and High-Flow Toilets @ io9

Donald Trump Returns To Florida Ahead Of Joe Biden's Inauguration

In sweeping executive orders, Trump clears the way for incandescent bulbs and powerful toilets while revoking Biden's old orders.

First-Ever Documented Supersonic Winds Are Ripping Through This Exoplanet @ io9

Artist’s Impression Of Supersonic Winds On Wasp 127b

The jet winds are moving at nearly six times the speed of the exoplanet's rotation.

Forget Amazon Fire TV Devices, the Roku Ultra 2024 Has Been Slashed to Its Lowest Price @ io9

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Save 21% on the Roku Ultra 2024 streaming player which supports 4K, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

Amazon Shoppers Rush for Anker 622 MagGo Foldable Battery at the Best Price of the Year @ io9

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Juice up your phone no matter where you go with nearly 40% off this foldable charger.

Marvel Snap Will Change Publishers After Being Caught In the TikTok Ban Crossfire @ io9

Marvel Snap

After nearly two days of outages–longer than TikTok itself was down in the U.S.–developer Second Dinner says changes are being made to avoid Snap being caught by future potential action against Bytedance.

Samsung T7 Portable SSD Sees Nearly Half-Price Drop as an Amazon’s Choice @ io9

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Whether you need to store images and video or important files, this drive is worth the money.

How to Watch Samsung Reveal the Galaxy S25 at Samsung Unpacked 2025 @ io9

Galaxy S25

Samsung Unpacked 2025 will likely showcase the Galaxy S25, though the real star of the show will be the new 'agentic' AI.

This Adorable Mini House Is About to Land on the Moon @ io9

Painting of the Moonhouse on the Moon

A tiny red Swedish-style cottage is set to become the Moon’s first "building," part of an ambitious art project now en route to the lunar north pole.

EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station Hits 55% Off and Charges 15 Devices at Once @ io9

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Never worry about power again EcoFlow Delta 2 charges 15 devices at once and it's at its lowest price of the year.

Skin Is In, Grab the Manscaped Dome Shaver Pro at a Steal and Grab Life By the Bald @ io9

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This waterproof head shaver's 9,500-RPM motor and curved blade pad will get your scalp smooth and nick-free.

Peeing Can Be Contagious for Both People and Chimps @ io9

Sanctuary Chimpanzees

Researchers at Kyoto University have found that contagious peeing is common among chimps at a local sanctuary.

Dyson Digital Slim Goes Slim on Price Now, Clean Your Home for 50% Less @ io9

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It's time to clean your home in style with a new Dyson cordless vacuum—now at its lowest price.

Could Ahsoka Season 2 Bring Back Another Star Wars Prequels Star? @ io9

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Plus, Silo's third season already has some intriguing new faces along for the ride.

This KeySmart SmartCard Works With Apple Find My and Is Cheaper Than Anywhere Else on StackSocial @ io9

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Save 33% on a 3-pack of the perfectly designed tracking device for your wallet that also works with Apple's Find My app.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper on Amazon and It’s an Easy Win @ io9

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Experience unmatched noise-cancellation and premium sound at a price you won’t believe.

AI-Generated Junk Science Is a Big Problem on Google Scholar, Research Suggests @ io9

A phone on Google Scholar's landing page.

A recent investigation of the academic search engine highlights the pervasive issue of AI-generated text in academic literature, especially regarding controversial topics.

How to Watch Djokovic – Alcaraz Live on a Free Channel @ io9

Watch Djokovic Vs Alcaraz Free Channel

Don't miss this quarterfinal that feels like a final! We have a tip on how to watch Djokovic vs. Alcaraz live on a totally free channel (with English commentary).

Beloved Sci-Fi Author Octavia Butler’s Gravesite Survived Los Angeles Fire @ io9

Thornwillow Press Octavia Butler (1)

Altadena, California was the home of the esteemed Afrofuturism pioneer who wrote Parable of the Sower.

Elon Musk Appears to Give Nazi Salutes at Trump Rally @ io9

Elon Musk appears to give one of two Nazi salutes on Jan. 20, 2025.

The billionaire Tesla CEO has a history of racist comments.

Black Circle Infuses the ‘Cursed Media’ Genre With Psychic Terrors @ io9

Blackcircle Topart

The 2018 Swedish release from Spanish writer-director Adrián García Bogliano is now streaming on Shudder.

Everything to Remember Before Star Trek: Section 31 @ io9

Star Trek Section 31 Movie

Star Trek's next major project has nearly arrived—and we're here with what you need to know before beaming in.

Castlevania: Nocturne Creators Talk Legacy, Going ‘Woke,’ and Hopes for the Future @ io9

Castlevania Nocturne Netflix Alucard Richter Maria Renard

Powerhouse Animation's Samuel Deats and Adam Deats discuss the creation of Netflix's first successful video game adaptation.

Big Tech Mafia Spotted in Church With Trump as New Era of Oligarchy Begins @ io9

Donald Trump arrives at St. John's Church as Big Tech oligarchs sit behind him and podcaster Joe Rogan looks on nearby.

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook were all there.

Before the Galaxy S25 Hits, Samsung Slashes Galaxy S24 Ultra Prices to as Low as $350 After Trade-In @ io9

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You can even save up to $500 on the flagship Android phone from Samsung without trading in your old device.

For Just $70, the Google Audio Bluetooth Speaker Brings Smart Home Capabilities Into Your Home @ io9

Google Audio Bluetooth Speaker

Amazon's 30% off sale on the small-yet-mighty speaker will fill your home with amazing sound and control your smart devices.

Severance‘s Showrunner Breaks Down Some of the Premiere’s Biggest Questions @ io9

Severance Group Interview

The Apple TV+ sci-fi show starting Adam Scott and Britt Lower is back for season two.

The Best 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop Ever Has Never Been Priced Lower Than Now @ io9

Microsoft Surface Laptop

It's fully loaded with a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, 1TB of storage, Windows 11, and Copilot+ for just $1,240.

Doogee S200 Review: A Tough Android Phone With Great Battery Life @ io9

Doogee S200 Smartphone in front of neon Gizmodo sign

The Doogee S200 brings premium features with near all-day battery life with a rugged chassis for under $500

Hydroelectric Dams in Oregon Kill Salmon. Congress Says It’s Time to Consider Shutting Them Down. @ io9



The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wanted to use gigantic mechanical traps to haul baby fish downstream in tanker trucks.

From Covid to Norovirus: Moderna’s mRNA Tech Takes on Stomach Flu @ io9

Norovirus

Moderna's Phase III trial will test out its experimental vaccine in 25,000 people over the next two years.

Helldivers Devs Hope the Movie Recruits A-List Cannon Fodder @ io9

Helldivers 2

You don't play Helldivers without dying one or three times, so why shouldn't the movie have some celebs perish in the name of freedom?

Teen Sets Fire to Congressman’s Office Allegedly Over TikTok Ban @ io9

Rep. Glenn Grothman (left) and a local congressional office in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin where an arsonist allegedly set fire because he was upset about the TikTok ban.

"He was just sitting there watching it burn," the congressman told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

How to Unblock CapCut in the US? Use a VPN @ io9

How To Unblock Capcut In The Us

If you're looking for ways to unblock CapCut in the US, you've found your salvation.

TikTok Returns in the U.S. After Trump Promises To Delay Ban @ io9

President-elect Donald Trump looks on during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City.

Trump says he wants the U.S. to have a "50% ownership position" in TikTok.

MIT Shuts Down Database After Activists Use It to Uncover School’s Ties to Israeli Military @ io9

Children stand on a pile of rubble in the northern Gaza Strip

The college has been the site of ongoing protests related to its ties to Israel.

Automakers Want Feds to Pump the Brakes on New Emergency Braking Rules @ io9

Photo: Justin Sullivan / Staff

New automatic emergency braking requirements are set to go into effect in 2029.

The Owl House Creator’s Next Show Looks Good and Freaky @ io9

Knights Guinevere Teaser

If you've needed some creepy animated body horror since Owl House ended, Knights of Guinevere might be your jam.

Marvel Snap Gets Caught in Crossfire of the US’ TikTok Ban (Updated) @ io9

Marvelsnap

The U.S. government's ban against ByteDance products has hit folks hard, but Second Dinner says Marvel Snap "isn't going anywhere."

David Lynch to Be Honored with Free Documentary, Family Meditation @ io9

David Lynch Twin Peaks The Return

Criterion's got a free David Lynch documentary this month, and his family is inviting fans to meditate on his birthday.

How to Bypass the US TikTok Ban With a VPN @ io9

Bypass Us Tiktok Ban

Following the Supreme Court's decision, the TikTok ban has now taken effect in the United States. We’ll explain how to bypass the shutdown easily.

How to Get Around the US CapCut ban @ io9

How To Unblock Capcut In The Usa

The other victim of the TikTok ban in the United States is none other than CapCut. Are you used to using it? Here's how you can continue enjoying it despite the ban.

This Anesthesia Gas Could Be the Next Big Alzheimer’s Treatment @ io9

Anesthesia

New research suggests that inhaled xenon gas can help protect the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease.

Fearing AI Will Take Their Jobs, Workers Strategize for a Long Battle Against Tech @ io9

Sam Altman being interviewed by Fox Business

At a landmark gathering in California, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology.

The Sun Does Something Weird Right Before It Unleashes Solar Flares @ io9

Coronal Loops

Flickering coronal loops in the Sun's outer atmosphere could act as an early warning system for solar flares, according to new research.

TikTok Is Officially Banned in the USA: Here’s How a VPN Can Unblock It @ io9

Unblock Tiktok In Us With A Vpn

TikTok is officially dead in the United States but don't worry; here's a VPN that can help you unblock it and use it normally.

Comics Writer Dan Slott Is Going Up, Up, and Away to DC and Superman @ io9

Superman Unlimited

After years on Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four at Marvel, Dan Slott's now taking on Superman over at DC.

Skeleton Crew’s Finale Almost Had a Jedi Flashback @ io9

Skeletoncrew Jodmaster

Had things gone differently, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew would've featured a new Jedi that played a pivotal role in Jod Nawood's development.

Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad Game Is Finished—Now What? @ io9



After closing the door on its troubled Suicide Squad game, the Batman: Arkham studio's future is unclear.

Mobile Suit Gundam‘s Next Show Is Coming to Theaters @ io9

Mobile Suit Gundam Gquuuuuux

Before Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX hits TV later in 2025, Gkids is bringing the mecha anime's theatrical cut to North America in February.

The New Anaconda Snares Some More Starsssssss @ io9

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn are among the actors joining Jack Black and Paul Rudd in Sony's Anaconda reboot.

Subaru Telescope’s Insect-Like Compound Eye to Debut in February @ io9

The Subaru telescope.

The reliable telescope on a Hawaiian mountaintop is about to get a big upgrade.

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