Let’s Talk About the Severance Season 2 Finale @ io9

Severance 9 Cobel

Before our recap or interview hits, chat here about the finale of the Apple TV+ sci-fi show.

The Bourne Franchise Is Up for Grabs @ io9

Bourne Universal

The Matt Damon-led spy thriller series based on the Robert Ludlum books could find a new home away from Universal.

This Is the Best Scene in Star Trek: Voyager‘s First Season @ io9

Star Trek Voyager Prime Factors Janeway Tuvok

30 years ago today, the ending of 'Prime Factors' wrote a check that Voyager's episodic nature could rarely cash–but it was still worth writing anyway.

On Amazon, This EcoFlow Power Station With Solar Panels Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever @ io9

Ef Ecoflow Solar Generator River 3

Amazon has the EcoFlow River 3 portable power station (including solar panels) for 44% off for a limited time.

How to Get Caught Blowing Up a Tesla @ io9

The word "RESIST" is shown spray painted on the entrance of a Tesla Collision Center after an individual used incendiary devices to set several vehicles on fire on March 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this day and age, technology like automated license plate readers make it trivial to hunt down vandals.

Elon Musk’s Dad Says He Wasn’t Political as a Kid, Was Friends With His Black Servants @ io9

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, pictured in front of a Tesla

Not sure this helps his cause.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 May Have Just Joined the Queue of Hardware Delayed This Week @ io9

Nvidia Geforce Rtx 5090, 5080, 5070, The RTX 5060 may still be months away.

I’m sure everything at Nvidia is fine, and big tech is certainly unconcerned about tariffs.

What We Know About the Early Days of Star Wars‘ New Republic @ io9

Mon Mothma New Republic Star Wars

One of the biggest aspects of the post-original-trilogy Star Wars world is still one that's largely left to broad strokes in contemporary canon.

This Foldable Smartphone Offers the Best of Both Worlds @ io9

Huaweipurax

Huawei's Pura X is the perfect smartphone for people who want to flip and fold.

DoorDash Partners with Klarna for Deferred Payments—in Case You Need a Loan to Pay for Your Burrito @ io9

Photo: rblfmr

What stage of capitalism is this?

Riot Bids Farewell to Arcane With a Hauntingly Romantic Music Video @ io9

Arcane Riot Games Fortiche Ekko Jinx Ella Purnell Reed Shannon

Timebomb shippers are eating good.

A Real-Life Sharktopus: Scientists Capture Footage of Octopus Riding Shark’s Back @ io9

Sharktopus

Marine scientists in New Zealand have documented the world's weirdest road trip pairing.

The Last Dragon Is an Awesome, Joyous Snapshot of 1980s Pop Culture @ io9

Last Dragon Retro Review

The 1985 martial arts film starring Taimak and Vanity celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Does Netflix Know What It’s Doing With Roald Dahl? @ io9

Golden 2

The streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company for a hefty sum in 2021, and its latest project is... a game show.

Elon Musk Sends Huge Contributions to 7 Republicans Who Want to Impeach Judges @ io9

Usafa Hosts Elon Musk

Musk will reward politicians who seek to destroy the justice system.

Coco 2 Is Officially in the Works at Pixar @ io9

Coco Pixar

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the hit animated feature inspired by Mexico's Dia de Los Muertos is getting a sequel.

OpenAI Says Disciplining Chatbots for Lying Just Makes Them Worse @ io9

OpenAI logo displayed on a laptop screen and SearchGPT website displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo

The company warns against applying strong supervision to chatbots, as they will continue lying and just not admit it.

French Researcher Denied Entry to U.S. for Disliking Trump: Report @ io9

File photo of an American flag.

CBP denies the researcher was turned away for political reasons.

Warner Bros. Shakes Up Release Schedule, Delaying The Bride! and More @ io9

Christian Bale The Bride

Movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Brolin, Ewan McGregor, and Bill Hader are all impacted.

Florida Man Eats Feral Pig, Gets Hospitalized With Rare Infection @ io9

Feral Pig

Only around 100 cases of brucellosis are reported annually in the U.S., even fewer of which involve feral pigs.

Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Because the Trim Is Just Glued On @ io9

Us Politics Trump Tesla

The manufacturer is recalling 46,000 of the vehicles due to a faulty exterior panel, marking the eighth time it's been recalled.

The Mystery of Dark Energy Just Got Even Deeper @ io9

A visualization of a 3D map of the universe, with Earth at the center and every dot representing a galaxy.

New data suggests the unknown, unobservable force responsible for the universe's expansion may be weakening.

NASA Won’t Let Starliner Die Just Yet, Even After Boeing’s Space Fiasco @ io9

NASA's SpaceX Crew 9 members inside the International Space Station.

NASA is considering another test flight of Boeing's Starliner vehicle, with or without a crew on board.

Amazon Is Clearing Out SanDisk SSD Stock, Price Crashes to a Level That’s Too Good to Pass Up @ io9

SanDisk SSD

This ultra-portable drive has been a longtime Amazon favorite, and this deal brings the updated Gen 2 SanDisk Extreme to you for just $136.

The Pentagon Denies the F-35 Has a Kill Switch, but Its Software Demands Amount to the Same Thing @ io9

Israeli Air Force (iaf) F 35i Adir

Buying an F-35 is a lot like buying a Tesla. Buyers are locked into an ecosystem with complicated software that’s required to operate the vehicle.

Plex Is Going to Make You Pay For Its Best Free Feature @ io9

Plex Hero

Feeling a little betrayed by Plex at the moment.

Handmaid’s Tale‘s First Season Still Feels Uncomfortably Timely in 2025 @ io9

Handmaids Top

The Hulu series' 2017 debut season hits differently in our current political climate.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveals the Gap in Performance Between the PS5 and PS5 Pro @ io9

Assassin's Creed Shadows Hero 1

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a beautiful game, though you may want to consider playing it on Balanced mode at least if you're on a regular PS5.

Some National Security Operations to Counter Russian Sabotage Are Reportedly at a ‘Standstill’ @ io9

Photo: Sergei ILYIN / Sputnik / AFP

A new report claims the Trump administration has paused some activity aimed at countering Russian aggression.

Researchers in Texas Figure Out a Non-Toxic Method of Making Fuel for Nuclear Fusion @ io9

Fusionsun

Enriched Lithium is a critical ingredient in fusion reactors. Making it is a toxic nightmare, but scientists may have found a way to do it without poisoning the world.

No Headphones, No Problem: This Acoustic Trick Bends Sound Through Space to Find You @ io9

Digital audio waveform

New audio tech uses ultrasound to create isolated pockets of sound, enabling private listening without headphones.

Sharpest-Ever Baby Pics of the Universe Reveal Its Oldest Light @ io9

Universe Baby Pic 1

A telescope in Chile captured the earliest cosmic time humans have been able to observe so far.

This Anker Power Station Can Charge an iPhone Up to 92 Times, And It Is Now 50% Off @ io9

Anker Solix C1000

Save 50% on the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station with 2400W.

Jason Momoa Teases Lobo’s Role In Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow @ io9

Ms 0320 Lobo Supergirl Woman Of Tomorrow

Plus, Robert Kirkman is still holding out hopes for the Invincible movie.

Netanyahu Gives John Fetterman Silver-Plated Pager as Ghoulish Gift @ io9

Benjamin Netanyahu gives John Fetterman a pager on March 19, 2025.

The Israeli prime minister previously gave Donald Trump one too.

This Anker Charger With 3 USB-C/A Ports Is at a Record Low Price, Amazon Is Clearing Stock @ io9

Ankernano

You can save $16 on the Anker Nano 65W USB-C charger with three charging ports for a limited time on Amazon.

WWI’s Famous Dazzle Camouflage Seemed Effective Due to Unexpected Optical Trick, Study Finds @ io9

Razzle Dazzle Ship

A reanalysis of a 1919 study suggests that a separate illusion, the "horizon effect," played a bigger role in warping visual perception than dazzle paint.

The Price of This Samsung 2TB SSD Has Crashed To 48% Off on Amazon, Matching Black Friday Levels @ io9

Samsungt7

This 2TB external drive is big enough for students and professionals, fast enough for gamers and creators, and priced for everyone at just $140.

Ditch Your Apple Watch, The Galaxy Watch Ultra Is Now 50% Off on Samsung’s Store @ io9

Galaxy Watch Ultra

Nothing to trade in? Samsung's also offering $230 of instant credit and phenomenal deals on accessories when you buy the brand-new Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Scientists Announce Possible Breakthrough in Delaying Alzheimer’s @ io9

Brain Mri

Research announced today is the first of its kind to suggest that anti-amyloid drugs can delay or even stop the progression of symptoms in people with early-onset Alzheimer's.

Jon Bernthal Isn’t Just Starring in a Punisher Special, He’s Writing It @ io9

The Punisher Daredevil Born Again Disney Plus Marvel Television

The Marvel anti-hero's cameo in Daredevil: Born Again teases what's to come for the character.

NordVPN Fresh Spring Sale — Best VPN Security for a 77% Lower Price @ io9

Nordvpn Good Deal March 2025

If you have a tight budget but still want the best when it comes to VPNs, this deal is perfect for you!

Amtrak CEO Steps Down as Trump and Musk Threaten to Privatize Company @ io9

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner speaks into a microphone with a strip of track and an Amtrak train in the background

Stephen Gardner is leaving to ensure Amtrak has "the full faith and confidence of this administration."

The VR Hype Cycle Is Over, and Just in Time for the AR Hype Cycle to Begin @ io9

Meta Quest 3 VR headset may be replaced in market by AR glasses.

Say goodbye to the 'metaverse' as even a cheap Meta Quest hasn't turned things around. Instead, say hello to the return of 'glassholes.'

The First Toxic Avenger Footage Is Perfectly Gross and Offensive @ io9

Toxic Avenger 2025 Mop

Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood star in the horror comedy out this August.

China Delays BYD Factory in Mexico Over Concerns Tech Will Leak to American Rivals @ io9

Byd's New Plant Under Construction In Jinan

Spiderman pointing at Spiderman meme.

Sorry to Say the Google Pixel 9a Is Actually Delayed @ io9

Pixel 9a 9

That seemingly-great Android deal is on hold for now as Google works out some manufacturing issues.

U.S. Says Social Security Recipients Need to Visit Offices to Get Benefits as DOGE Closes Offices Nationwide @ io9

Elon Musk speaks at a conference in Beverly Hills

The policy shift comes after an internal memo leaked casting doubt on the effectiveness of the agency's strategy.

Report: Hasbro Is Scrapping Dungeons & Dragons‘s Ambitious Virtual Tabletop @ io9

Dungeons And Dragons Sigil Virtual Tabletop Baldurs Gate 3

Project Sigil, which has been in the works for years, has purportedly seen active development ended after 30 employees were laid off.

Auto Show in Canada Boots Tesla Over Safety Concerns @ io9

The word "RESIST" is shown spray painted on the entrance of a Tesla Collision Center after an individual used incendiary devices to set several vehicles on fire on March 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Elon Musk told Fox News "they basically want to kill me" when discussing opposition to Tesla.

Snow White Charms as a Modern Spin on the Animated Classic @ io9

Snow White Walt Disney Studios Review

Disney's latest live-action adaptation isn't perfect, but it's enchanting enough–thanks to a remarkable turn by Rachel Zegler.

Warner Bros.’ Shelved Coyote vs. Acme Feature May Get a Second Chance @ io9

Coyote

A new report says Ketchup Entertainment, which picked up The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, may do the same for the John Cena-starring feature.

Trump Threatens to Defund the NYC Subway @ io9

Photo: Richard Drew

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is demanding a "safety plan" from the city.

Elon Musk Is Joining Microsoft in $30 Billion Data Center Project @ io9

Elon Musk waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One upon arrival to the White House in Washington, DC on March 9, 2025.

The biggest backer of OpenAI, Microsoft is now building its own AI models and teaming up with Sam Altman's mortal enemy.

The New Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Trailer Teases an All-Out War @ io9

Handmaids 3

Elisabeth Moss returns to lead the show's final chapter, kicking off April 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

Power Rangers Will Live Once More, This Time on Disney+ @ io9

Power Rangers Rpm

It's go-go Power Rangers once again with a new reboot of the popular franchise from the Percy Jackson team.

Pixar’s Elio Has a New Trailer That Looks Like a Totally Different Movie @ io9

Pixar Elio

The latest film from the studio behind Toy Story, Wall-E, and Inside Out opens June 20.

HIV Is on the Brink of Defeat, but Trump’s Pending Funding Cuts Could Bring It Back @ io9

Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Feb. 11, 2025.

The Trump White House has pushed for drastic cuts to global HIV prevention efforts; now it's reportedly eyeing cuts at home, too.

Director Charged With Fraud After Blowing $4 Million of Netflix’s Cash on Dogecoin @ io9

Team One, Saatchi La Present New Directors' Showcase In Los Angeles

He was supposed to make a sci-fi epic about super intelligent clones. The FBI says he spent the money on crypto and cars.

8 TV Shows and Movies to Watch After You Finish Severance @ io9

Dark Matter

Hopefully it won't be another long gap between seasons for the Apple TV+ series, but you're definitely going to have some time to fill.

Lunar Lander Captures First High-Definition Video of a Sunset on the Moon @ io9

Blue Ghost Lunar Sunset

Firefly's Blue Ghost watched the Sun setting on the Moon's horizon before powering down.

Scathing Report Claims Energy Megaproject Will Ruin ‘Best Place on Earth for Astronomy’ @ io9

The Milky Way above ESO's Paranal Observatory.

The project in the Atacama Desert could increase light pollution by up to 50%, making it much harder to observe the cosmos near the Paranal Observatory.

Ballerina‘s New Trailer Teases a John Wick Showdown for the Ages @ io9

Ballerina John Wick Fight Keanu Reeves Ana De Armas

The Baba Yaga returns and this time, he's the baddie.

Amazon Just Cleared Out 10,000 Apple iPads, Prices Are Crashing Hard @ io9

Apple iPad 10th Gen

Combine the great price and stellar performance of this venerable tablet and it might be Apple's best iPad of all.

The 1960s Tech Keeping NASA’s Voyager Probes Alive for Nearly 50 Years @ io9

Illustration: Caltech/NASA-JPL

Solar panels are next to useless in the outer solar system, so NASA’s Voyager probes rely on nuclear batteries—technology first developed in the 1960s—to keep running billions of miles from Earth.

Google’s Pixel 9a Could Be One of the Best Deals in Smartphones @ io9

Pixel 9a Hero

$500 gets you all of the best parts of being a Google Pixel user. You just have to want to be a part of this ecosystem.

Daredevil: Born Again Gets Frank, Fisk, And a Little Funny @ io9

Daredevil Frank

Matt's not ready to be Daredevil again, but he is ready to hash things out with Frank Castle in "Sic Semper Systema."

JFK Files Land With a Thud and a Dox @ io9

JKF in his Car

No amount of government paperwork will give you the answers you seek or heal a 62 year old festering psychic wound.

Amazon Is Selling Off Its AirTag Stock, Not Quite Free, But Close @ io9

4airtags

Save 29% on a 4-pack of Apple's ultra-accurate little trackers, or save 17% and get just one for $24.

RFK Jr.’s Strategy for the Bird Flu Epidemic: Spread, Baby, Spread @ io9

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kennedy's approach to bird flu doesn't seem wholly dissimilar to his approach to covid-19.

Updates From Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and More @ io9

Ms 0319 Godzilla Monarch Legacy Of Monsters

Plus, who doesn't love a killer giant rat movie?

‘What This Does Is Throw Open the Door for Corruption’: Trump Illegally Fires Two FTC Commissioners @ io9

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya told Gizmodo he'll pursue reinstatement in the courts.

This $90 Nano Phone Looks Like an iPhone 16, And It’s Sure to Turn Heads Wherever You Go @ io9

Nanophone

The NanoPhone is cheaper than an iPhone and smaller than a credit card, but with 4G connectivity and dual SIM support, it's definitely not a toy.

This Handheld Is a Literal Transformer for Gamers Who Loved the Nintendo DS @ io9

Onexplayer Onexsugar Sugar 1 Handheld

The OneXSugar makes use of Qualcomm’s new G3 Gen 3, but the main reason you want it is because it’s literally a Transformer.

EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station is 50% Off, Amazon is Slashing The Price to a Record Low @ io9

Ecoflow Delta 2

Save up to 50% on an EcoFlow Delta 2 or Delta 2 Max fir a limited time at Amazon.

Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed @ io9

Perfumed Graphic

Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory senses.

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