Against the recommendations of experts and professionals, millions of people use AI chatbots for emotional support and advice. These are often people who are in vulnerable times in their lives, perhaps unable to pay out of pocket for the type of help and support they need. The self-help industry is apparently aware of this trend, […]
‘WandaVision’ Lit the Match That Sparked the MCU’s TV Era
As the MCU prepares for yet another end with Avengers: Doomsday, it’s as good a time as any to look back on how this phase of its life began. Unlike its predecessor, the Infinity Saga, the Multiverse Saga began not on the big screen but on the small, with three TV shows dropping in 2021 […]
Landman season 2 episode 10 release date and time — when will it launch on Paramount+?
As if things couldn’t get any worse for Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) in Landman season 2, he’s suddenly been fired by Cami (Demi Moore) after butting heads over the offshore drilling project. Cooper (Jacob Lofland) might face jail face after beating up the guy who tried to sexually assault Ariana (Paulina Chavez), and Ainsley (Michelle […]
Smart Glasses for OnlyFans Live Streaming Have Arrived
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the collision of tech and porn is inevitable. Just ask the internet, or VHS tapes, or the Apple Vision Pro. If there’s a will, there’s a way to watch porn with it, or in the case of these soon-to-ship smart glasses, livestream porn with it. Behold the Mentra Live […]
‘All You Need Is Kill’ Spins a Trippy, Heart‑Flecked Loop That Only Partially Lands
All You Need Is Kill, the latest U.S. theatrical anime release from GKids, exists—like its space-faring threat—as a bit of an anomaly. The film, from anime production house Studio 4°C (Children of the Sea), marks the third adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s beloved 2004 sci-fi light novel. In 2014, it became both a manga and the cult-beloved […]
As if HBO Max hadn’t given us enough trauma, The Pitt season 2 episode 2 just unlocked a brand-new fear that hits deeper than any surgery
WARNING: spoilers for The Pitt season 2 episode 2 ahead. Good grief is this place going to be my undoing, and I don’t even work there. Last week was a chaotic return to The Pitt season 2, which has now shifted 10 months forward since the season 1 finale. That lands us in the thick […]
Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy
Legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy announced today that she is stepping down as the head of Lucasfilm and passing the reins to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. The news comes after a year of speculation about Kennedy’s future in a galaxy far, far away. “When we acquired Lucasfilm more than a decade ago, we knew we […]
Kathleen Kennedy Gives Some Intriguing ‘Star Wars’ Movie Updates After Her Lucasfilm Exit
It’s official. Kathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm. And, in a new interview talking about the decision, the producer offered updates on several Star Wars movies that may, or may not, be coming in the future. “Jim Mangold and Beau Willimon wrote an incredible script, but it is definitely breaking the mold, and it’s on hold,” […]
Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future
Airbnb’s CTO hiring news seemingly confirms Apple’s long-rumored self-driving car project It adds context to Apple’s broader AI strategy, especially with the Google partnership news It also shows off Airbnb’s AI ambitions, which are decidedly focused on the human element Apple is known for being one of the most secretive companies in tech, rarely confirming […]
Senators Postpone Crypto Market Bill as Coinbase Flexes Its Muscle in Washington
On Wednesday evening, the Senate Banking Committee delayed final discussions around a bill for creating greater regulatory clarity for crypto in the United States, fittingly known as the Clarity Act. The decision came as Coinbase CEO and deep-pocketed political donor Brian Armstrong went public with his complaints about the bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee had […]