Finally, as January winds down, we have some genuine good news in this hellish 2025: Macon Blair’s Toxic Avenger is finally coming to theaters! The re-imagining of the 1984 splatter comedy from Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment—never forget, it’s the place where James Gunn got his start—seemingly evaporated despite an enthusiastic reception at the 2023 Fantastic […]
Microsoft wants AI to make searching for files a more casual experience
Microsoft is testing AI-powered search for Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. The new feature lets users find local files using casual language. Microsoft is also testing AI-powered ‘Click to Do’ rewriting tools. Microsoft is testing an AI-powered search feature for Windows 11 that promises to end the days of organizing and naming your files well […]
How to Watch the Rare Planet Parade Twinkle Across the Night Sky
Stargazers are in for a treat as six planets will appear to align together in the night skies, decorating our views of the cosmos for the rest of January and into February. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will all be visible side by side, forming a line across the sky, while Mercury will […]
A Year of Costco Gold Star-Level Shopping for $65 and Get $20 Back Instantly, Pay Only $45 After Savings
The calendar may say that prime shopping season is over, but Costco’s calendar is all deals, all year long, on everything you could imagine. The only catch is, you need a membership to take advantage of the incredible prices. Fortunately for you, StackSocial is running a deal right now on a 1-year Gold Star Membership […]
OpenAI Operator leak suggests it’s coming to the ChatGPT Mac app soon – here’s why it’s a big deal
Aside from the possible introduction of artificial general intelligence (AGI), AI agents, autonomous processes that you can instruct to perform complex tasks for you on your computer, will be perhaps the biggest new AI feature in 2025. Agents could be essential for turning your mobile phone into a true AI assistant, capable of doing whatever […]
Severance Season 2’s Disorienting Opening Scene Took Months to Create
Severance is back, and though season two is just one episode in, fans are already formulating theories about what’s really going on as Apple TV+’s sci-fi thriller enters its next chapter. We’ll have to be patient as the puzzle pieces drop in the weekly release, but the season premiere’s opening scene sets up the breathless, […]
You Can Now Watch More Orlok Seduction in Nosferatu’s Extended Cut
It’s now easier to invite Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) into your room with the release of Nosferatu on digital. Robert Eggers’ reimagining of the classic silent vampire film quickly swept through the gothic sphere, which has enthusiastically embraced the erotic mustache on this historically accurate iteration of the Transylvanian lord—and his quest for the body […]
Small and mighty, this 2lbs Android tablet has a 10 inch display and can even be used in heavy rain
Getac ZX10 rugged slate is aimed at professionals working in challenging outdoorenvironments It uses a Qualcomm CPU with a NPU, making it ready for AI workloads It has hot swappable batteries and is IP66 certified – but you can’t use it underwater Rugged phones and tablets are increasingly providing features beyond just durability. Some rugged […]
Being a Manga Letterer Is More Than Having a Fun Job
When people read manga, they often focus on the Instagram caption-worthy one-liners and larger-than-life illustrations that fill their pages. What usually goes unnoticed in picking up a manga is the work that goes into its lettering and graphic design, done by the folks who pour their craftsmanship into typesetting popular Japanese manga for Western audiences. […]
First-Ever Documented Supersonic Winds Are Ripping Through This Exoplanet
The farthest planet from the Sun, Neptune, is the windiest place in the solar system, with winds that whip through at speeds reaching more than 0.3 miles per second (0.5 kilometers per second). That’s a relatively pleasant wind speed compared to a giant, puffy planet located around 500 lightyears away from Earth. Supersonic winds on […]