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Finally, a Robot Designed to Make Chatting With Mark Zuckerberg Feel Natural

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 09:20
There are lots of reasons to be wary of AI impersonating humans, but this probably isn't one of them.

‘Faces of Death’ Is Surprisingly Insightful—Not So Surprisingly, Also Gruesome as Hell

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 09:00
If you missed 'Faces of Death' in theaters, the reimagining of the infamous faux documentary is coming to Shudder this week.

This Fossil Might Be the Earliest Known Case of Face-Stabbing in Human History

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 08:55
If the researchers' hypothesis is correct, the fossil represents the earliest known instance of an injury caused by something sharp.

China Just Caught a Rocket Booster for the First Time, Taking Aim at SpaceX

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 08:25
China is catching up to the U.S. in virtually every domain, spaceflight included.

Another Day, Another Game Boy-Style Handheld I Don’t Need but Can’t Resist

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 08:20
These retro handhelds are addictive.

Meta Thinks It Can Convince You That Smart Glasses Need Facial Recognition

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 08:10
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth pinky promises there will be no 'central database' of faces.

Trees May Not Slow Climate Change as Much as Scientists Thought

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 07:10
Researchers in the United States, Europe, and Argentina have discovered that some trees stop growing in the heat of summer—a find that could upend current climate models.

Tracey Ullman Joins ‘Alien: Earth’ Season Two

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 07:09
Plus, Dan Trachtenberg's 'Freddy the 13th' secures a far-flung Friday the 13th release date

Oni Press Unveils the World’s First Comic Book in a Can Preserved Exclusively for San Diego Comic-Con

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 07:00
Oni Press is rolling into SDCC with a literal canned comic—an exclusive 'FORT PSYCHO' prequel packed with toys, chaos, and only 250 chances to crack one open.

Smartwatches Are Good at Collecting Data—Now They Need to Actually Work With Doctors

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:45
Insurance issues and a lack of clinical testing are reportedly holding wearable adoption back.

Character.AI’s Latest Bet Is Microdramas That Talk Back

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:40
Short little soap operas on TikTok are all the rage in Hollywood. Can the AI industry cash in?

Your Dog Ran Off the Grid. This Tracker Can Still Find It From Space

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:30
A new device uses satellites to help find your pet beyond the reach of cellphone towers.

X by Xreal a01+ Review: AR Glasses That Are Light on Your Face (and Wallet)

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 06:00
At $299, X by Xreal has a strong competitor in the entry-level AR market.

Dan Trachtenberg’s Next Animated Film Just Got a Release Date

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 05:00
The 'Predator: Killer of Killers' and 'Badlands' director will release 'Freddy the 13th' in 2028.

Apple TV’s Programming Head Knows You’re Dying for ‘Severance,’ ‘Pluribus,’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ Updates

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 04:00
Matt Cherniss offers some understandably vague updates on when the streamer's much-loved genre series might return.

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