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The Apple Pencil Pro Makes Scribbling and Doodling a True Delight

Science & Technology - Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:30

This last big Apple release was such a doozy that you’d be forgiven for only paying attention to the siren call of a new OLED iPad. I’ve had the chance to get intimate with these new tablet products and accessories, and believe it or not, it’s not the ultra-luxury, uber-expensive tablet that’s made me the most…

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Max's Prequel Series Dune: Prophecy Casts Indian Superstar Tabu

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 14:15

Dune: Part Two was a hit, so while it’s a little surprising there’s been no official announcement on expected third movie Dune Messiah, here’s a consolation: the first update in awhile on Dune: Prophecy, the Bene Gesserit-centric prequel series (originally titled Dune: The Sisterhood) in the works at Max.

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iPad Pro M4 Review in Progress: It’s So Pretty, I Wish It Were a MacBook

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 14:00

The latest M4 iPad Pro is easily the most exciting thing Apple has released this year so far. Yes, it’s even more exciting than the Vision Pro. But why, you ask? What, just because it’s smaller and lighter than the Pro from two years ago? The big reason why is the new, pretty OLED screen. But more than that, it feels…

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People Are Going to Fall in Love With the Flirty GPT-4 Omni

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 13:35

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4o on Monday, showcasing the real-time audio features that make it seem like Spike Jonze’s film Her is now becoming a reality. Just like in the movie, OpenAI gave ChatGPT a dynamic, friendly, and arguably flirty, voice that truly sounds just like a human. I’m going to make an early and somewhat…

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Interview With the Vampire Takes a Fraught Trip to Paris in the Season 2 Premiere

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 13:30

Season two of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire picks right back up with Louis (Jacob Anderson), now joined by fellow vampire Armand (Assad Zaman), as he recounts to Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) what happened when he and Claudia (Delainey Hayles)fled to Europe after leaving Lestat (Sam Reid) for dead.

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Not Just Auroras: Here's the Tech That Got Hit by This Weekend's Solar Storm

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 13:04

On Friday, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years. Intense solar activity sent bursts of radiation toward Earth, causing fluctuations in the upper atmosphere that led to disruptions in the power grid and radio blackouts, among other technologies and infrastructure.

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Welcome to io9's Summer Movie Preview, 1984 Edition

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:45

The summer movie season is here—and, before we dive into what’s in store for 2024, let’s turn the clock back 40 years to one of the best summers of all time: 1984. *Jumps in Time Machine*

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Gen Z Makes Less Millennials Did at the Same Age

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:25

Gen Z is making less than millennials made a decade ago at the same age.

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Apple Is Bringing AI Transcription to Voice Memos, and I Can't Wait

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:25

I often use the iPhone’s Voice Memos at product briefings for interviews. As you can imagine, transcribing a 20-minute recording could be tedious. Thankfully, AppleInsider has learned of an AI-powered update coming to the Voice Memos and Notes apps on iPhone that will soon be able to transcribe and summarize voice…

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Melinda Gates Set to Resign From the Gates Foundation

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:16

American philanthropist Melinda French Gates will resign from her post as co-chair of the Gates Foundation, the organization she co-founded with her ex-husband Bill Gates.

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New Wicked Featurette Shows the Moment Glinda and Elphaba Were Cast

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:00

A new Wicked trailer is coming Wednesday, and with that announcement comes a brief featurette showing director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights) sharing his excitement for the Wizard of Oz-inspired musical—but mostly focuses on stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, including their emotional, adorable…

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OpenAI Unveils GPT-4 Omni’s Voice Capabilities and They’re Literally Unbelievable

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 11:24

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) during its Spring Update on Monday morning in San Francisco. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati and OpenAI staff showcased their newest flagship model, capable of real-time verbal conversations with a friendly AI chatbot that convincingly speaks like a human.

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What the Heck Is Happening With Marvel Studios' Agatha Show?

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 11:15

The fact that a show about a devious witch has us so confused feels completely on brand. It started back in late 2021 when Marvel revealed it was working on a WandaVision spinoff series focused on Kathryn Hahn’s breakout character, Agatha Harkness. Since then, the show has had at least four publicly announced titles,…

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blows Into U.S., Setting Stage for Another Miserable Summer

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 10:45

Health officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin issued air quality warnings on Sunday after the smoke from wildfires raging in western Canada started to reach the Upper Midwest. And it’s causing plenty of anxiety in people across a large swath of the U.S. who are dreading the idea of spending yet another summer choking…

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What to Expect from Google I/O 2024

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 10:31

In the tech world, developer conferences are like birthdays. These mega-events happen annually and remind us of the cadence of life and that time is a neverending circle. Google I/O 2024 will be no different when it kicks off on Tuesday, May 14.

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Doctor Who Returns to Remind Us We're All Stories, in the End

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 10:31

Doctor Who is one of the most malleable shows on Earth. Its heroes change every few years, its titular one literally transforms into someone new. Every week a different time, a different space, a different tone—and a new chance to deliver a story that’s also wildly malleable in quality. Doctor Who is about…

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The Scariest Germs You Can Catch at the Beach

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:50

Earlier this month, South Carolina resident Brent Norman had an especially unlucky time at the beach.

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Wes Ball Talks Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Spoilers

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:35

You’ve got questions and Wes Ball has answers. His new film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, opened this weekend and io9 recently sat down with the director to talk all about it. We’ve covered all the non-spoiler stuff already but below, we dive into the film’s surprising prologue, some big character revelations,…

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TCL’s Latest Budget-Minded TVs Put a Discounted Price on Premium

Science & Technology - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:35

Most folks who walk into a room with an 85-inch TV, let alone a 98-inch TV, offer one of two impressions, often verbalized with some screech of surprise. One is, “Wow, look at the size of that thing.” The other is, “That’s just too damn big.” TV Maker TCL, a company more known as the quality brand for those looking…

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