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The ‘Murderbot’ Finale Was Note-Perfect

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-24 15:15:45

Murderbot wrapped up its season today, bringing the Apple TV+ adaptation of Martha Wells’ first Murderbot Diaries story, All Systems Red, to a close. If you’ve read the 2017 novella, you know the show stayed true to Wells’ ending—perfectly setting up that just-announced season two, something creators Chris and Paul Weitz told io9 they’ve had in mind all along. Episode 10, “The Perimeter,” is unlike earlier episodes in that it doesn’t immediately pick up right where we left off. A little bit of

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Squid Game Creator Unveils Scrapped Ending Fans Are Calling Better Than the Original

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-25 10:05:03

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had an enormously different ending -- an ending that might have gone over better with fans who are still divided over how the hit series wrapped. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That's a huge contrast to the version that actually aired, in which Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new P

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Foundation Season 3 kicks off with first episode now streaming on Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-25 11:26:09

The wait is over. Even before its official July 11 premiere date, the first episode of Foundation Season 3 is already streaming on Apple TV+. If you missed the trailer, you can watch it below. The Mule has arrived The new season picks up 152 years after the events of last season, with the Foundation thriving and the once-mighty Galactic Empire in slow decline. The season 3 premiere of #Foundation just dropped. pic.twitter.com/NiTOWDfvon — Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 11, 2025 According to Apple:

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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Is Getting a Third Season Because Capitalism Is Inevitable

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-25 16:20:57

The fictional Squid Game as we know it is over—for now, at least—but Netflix would like you to remember that it has an offshoot reality competition that’s still very much active. On the heels of announcing that Squid Game: The Challenge season two will drop November 4, the streamer has also let it be known it’s now accepting applications for season three. The first season of Squid Game: The Challenge weathered its share of controversy; not only did its very existence fly in the face of the fict

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Measles Cases Hit the Highest Number in 33 Years. Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Booster?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 04:25:00

The measles outbreak that started in West Texas has now spread to nearly every US state and infected 1,288 people, according to NPR. That's the largest number of measles cases since 1992. With measles still infecting many people, you might be wondering about your own vaccination status and whether you are adequately protected from the potentially deadly disease. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine are 97% eff

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Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Ending That Vocal Fans Wanted Instead

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 14:11:00

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had an enormously different ending -- an ending that might have gone over better with fans who are still divided over how the hit series wrapped. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That's a huge contrast to the version that actually aired, in which Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new P

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Murderbot lands season 2 renewal at Apple TV+ ahead of finale

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-26 20:29:18

Apple TV+ airs the Murderbot season 1 finale tonight, but the streamer is leaving no question about the series’ future. Murderbot season 2 has just been made official. Murderbot season 2 will delve further into acclaimed book series Murderbot is a quirky sci-fi action comedy on Apple TV+ that, in its first season, has defied genre definitions. At different points it feels like a gory sci-fi action thriller, at other times a comedy, and others a character drama. This hasn’t always worked, but

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One of the Best Shows You’re Not Watching on Apple TV+ Got Renewed for Season 2

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-26 20:45:21

Why hasn’t Murderbot achieved Severance levels of cultural buzz? Both shows are on Apple TV+ and both shows feature sci-fi intrigue, outstanding performances, and very wry senses of humor. If you’ve yet to bite on Murderbot, here’s another reason why you should: it just got renewed for a second season, the day before its season one finale. As fans know, Murderbot is based on Martha Wells’ wonderful Murderbot Diaries book series, so there’s plenty of material to draw on moving forward. Season on

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Murderbot is getting a season 2 on Apple TV Plus

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-02-26 20:10:11

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Apple TV Plus’ adaptation of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries has been one of this year’s surprisingly great sci-fi series, and the streamer has plans to keep the story going with a new batch of episodes. Ahead of Murderbot’s season 1 finale out July 11th, Apple TV Plus announced today that the show has been renewed for a season 2. In

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Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 04:00:07

Marvel Rivals season 3 is almost upon us, bringing with it the blessing of the Phoenix Force. Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as a new duelist. As usual, we're also getting a new map, some balance changes and several quality of life changes when it comes to cosmetics. And hang in there, Daywalker devotees -- Blade is coming in Season 3.5 next month. Phoenix's abilities in Marvel Rivals Phoenix joins as yet another duelist -- an

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Netflix keeps Squid Game going with more of its reality show

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-27 05:56:49

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Netflix’s main Squid Game series may be over, but a second season of the Squid Game reality show is debuting in just a few months – and a third season is on the way. On Thursday, Netflix announced that season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on November 4th. “In Season 2 of the gripping game show inspired by the original scripted series, 456 brand-new contestants

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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 02:42:58

A new study suggests that our ancestors’ close cohabitation with domesticated animals and large-scale migrations played a key role in the spread of infectious diseases. The team, led by Professor Eske Willerslev at the Universities of Cambridge and Copenhagen, recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from Eurasia. They found that the earliest evidence of zoonotic diseases – illnesses transmitted from animals to humans, like COVID in recent times – dates back t

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Ted Lasso star returns for final season of ‘Acapulco’, watch the trailer

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-27 15:03:07

Ahead of its July 23 premiere, Apple has shared the trailer for the final season of Acapulco, one of its first bilingual series. Watch it below. A familiar face from Ted Lasso returns Acapulco premiered in 2021, and it has performed consistently well throughout its three seasons. The show blends nostalgia, humor, and a very Almodóvar-adjacent color palette to deliver a heartfelt comedy about life at a luxury resort in 1980s Mexico. As for what to expect from the final season, here’s Apple: “

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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Has Revealed Its Take on Mole Man

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-27 15:00:16

Netflix is getting in on Solo Leveling with a new live-action adaptation. Get a new look at the Outlander prequel series. Plus, a sneak peek at the season finale of Murderbot. To me, my spoilers! The Fantastic Four: First Steps As noted by Yahoo!, a tie-in comic book to the MCU’s Fantastic Four: First Steps released yesterday confirms Paul Walter Hauser does indeed play the Mole Man. The comic gives Hauser’s Harvey Elder a tweaked backstory: now he’s a union organizer and politician who has de

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Radiocarbon dating reveals Rapa Nui not as isolated as previously thought

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 10:37:00

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Marae with ahu (a central stone platform) on Mo’orea, Windward. Credit: Antiquity Archaeologists have analyzed ritual spaces and monumental structures across Polynesia, questioning the idea that Rapa Nui (Easter Island) developed in isolation following its initial settlement. The first people in Polynesia settled t

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Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse”

news.ycombinator.com Monica Ayhens-Madon 2026-02-24 23:31:00

Welcome to Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” The wait is over! Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” has reached totality. From all of us at the Thunderbird project, from MZLA staff and the Thunderbird Council to our global community of contributors, we’re excited to announce the latest Extended Support Release has arrived. Eclipse not only builds on Thunderbird 128 “Nebula,” but also the recent features and improvements from the Monthly Release channel. This latest release transforms your email experience with a

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Even ‘Foundation’ Star Jared Harris Can’t Explain That Big Hari Seldon Mystery

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-01 00:40:19

Foundation returns to Apple TV+ this week, jumping ahead 152 years and plunging its characters into an end-of-the-world scenario. One of the key figures is Hari Seldon, played by Jared Harris. He created the Foundation in season one as a way to preserve civilization after his “psychohistory” predicted a coming age of darkness. In the wild drama that’s followed, we’ve seen Hari die and then resurrect as separate digital clones, one of which ended up getting a new human body in season two. It’s c

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Biomni: A General-Purpose Biomedical AI Agent

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-01 05:20:08

Biomni: A General-Purpose Biomedical AI Agent Overview Biomni is a general-purpose biomedical AI agent designed to autonomously execute a wide range of research tasks across diverse biomedical subfields. By integrating cutting-edge large language model (LLM) reasoning with retrieval-augmented planning and code-based execution, Biomni helps scientists dramatically enhance research productivity and generate testable hypotheses. Quick Start Installation Our software environment is massive and

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The New ‘Twisted Metal’ Trailer Is Full of Ludicrous Action and Massive Explosions

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-03-01 20:45:22

“Cowabunga, motherf*ckers.” Twisted Metal is back on July 31 and its latest trailer is everything fans want from the show and so much more. Season two picks up with the epic car vs. car tournament that made the video games so popular finally getting underway. Not only will John (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) be involved, but a whole slew of unforgettable and terrifying Twisted Metal characters too. You’ll see them roll called in the new trailer, which features ludicrous action,

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The New ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Trailer Is All About Suffering From Success

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-03-01 23:00:05

Netflix has finally released the official trailer for its popular Tim Burton Addams Family spin-off series, Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega. If you need a reminder of the chaos and drama from season 1, we’ve got you covered. However, the official trailer for season 2 of Wednesday assumes you remember everything that happened back in 2022, and are ready to see the titular sardonic teenager thrown back into the action. In the trailer, we see Wednesday return to Nevermore Academy, only this time

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The 47 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2026-03-01 12:00:00

HBO Max may not have the shine it once did, but the streaming service (previously just Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the “it’s not TV” cable network or a HBO Max newbie trying to figure out where to start, the shows below should give you plenty upon which to feast your eyes. Looking for more recommendations? Head to WIRED’s guide to the best TV shows on

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Southeast Asia needn't take sides in U.S.-China tech rivalry. It can learn from both, experts say

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-03-03 04:33:30

A visitor watches an AI sign on an animated screen at the Mobile World Congress, the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona. Josep Lago | Afp | Getty Images As China and the U.S. compete in artificial intelligence, Southeast Asia should draw from the best of both countries while building its own technologies, panelists said at CNBC's East Tech West 2025 conference on June 27 in Bangkok, Thailand. Julian Gorman, head of Asia-Pacific at mobile network trade organization GSMA, s

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The Entire Run of ‘Squid Game’ Is Currently Dominating Netflix Ratings

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-03 10:30:01

Squid Game‘s three seasons in order of fan preference? Season one was easily the best. Season two brought mixed results. And season three is nobody’s favorite. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t still binging as if 45.6 billion won depended on it. The streamer’s latest ratings chart has Squid Game season three in the top slot; no surprise there. But the other seasons have climbed back up the global top 10 of non-English shows, with 2024’s season two at number two and 2021’s season one at number

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Smollm3: Smol, multilingual, long-context reasoner LLM

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:13:40

SmolLM3: smol, multilingual, long-context reasoner Published July 8, 2025 Update on GitHub Base model: https://hf.co/HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM3-3B-Base Instruct and reasoning model: https://hf.co/HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM3-3B Small language models are becoming increasingly important as users seek capable models that can be deployed efficiently. The community has produced a fascinating range of capable small models, each pushing the boundaries of what's possible at this scale. With SmolLM3, we're excit

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The Movie Everyone Thought Would Be ‘Dune Messiah’ Is Now Officially ‘Dune: Part 3’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-04 10:00:23

Though there’s still no official release date, Dune fans have long assumed director Denis Villeneuve is readying production on the third film in the sci-fi series. Some casting news a few weeks back helped strengthen that notion—and now we have a title locked in. Surprisingly, it’s not Dune Messiah, in keeping with Frank Herbert’s source-material novel. It’s… drum roll… Dune: Part Three. According to Variety, Dune: Part Three is still expected to release in December 2026, the slot previously re

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VITURE launches new series of XR glasses for gamers, enthusiasts, and professionals

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 15:27:46

TL;DR VITURE has announced the launch of its Luma series and The Beast XR glasses. The Luma series consists of three entries, including a base model, Pro, and Ultra. The Beast is the company’s flagship model, boasting the most advanced specs. The XR glasses market is getting increasingly crowded with major players like Google, Samsung, and Apple all looking to enter the space. However, those tech giants have their work cut out for them as competitors like Xreal and VITURE have their own produ

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Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-04 20:26:41

Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and 7 are now both official. Slow Horses season 7 is now official, likely for 2027 Out of all the shows on Apple TV+, none has been as consistently produced and released as Slow Horses. The spy thriller starring Gary

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Thank you to the visionaries: Celebrating the partners behind TechCrunch All Stage

techcrunch.com Cindy Zackney 2026-03-04 20:30:00

At TechCrunch All Stage, we’re excited to showcase the partners who help shape the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship. Their involvement goes beyond sponsorship — they bring real-world insights that reflect the pulse of today’s startup landscape. From fresh ideas to practical strategies, these partners are driving the energy and inspiration that fuel the event both onstage and beyond. Don’t miss the exhibit tables from our TC All Stage partners on July 15: A big thank-you to o

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Attimet (YC F24) – Quant Trading Research Lab – Is Hiring Founding Researcher

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-05 10:00:53

You’ll be given the autonomy to do some of the best work for your life. We’re building a research lab that puts its ideas to the test in one of the most complex, information-rich environments in the world: the financial markets. Much of trading still depends on hand-crafted signals and intuition. We’re approaching it differently - from first principles. We design systems that learn, adapt, and improve with data. Our infrastructure is built to accelerate research: fast iteration loops, real-tim

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DOJ Releases Video of Jeffrey Epstein’s Jail Cell, but There’s a Minute Missing

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-03-05 10:25:51

The U.S. Department of Justice has released video from the jail in New York where Jeffrey Epstein was held, recorded the day he died in 2019. The release is part of a campaign by the Trump regime to convince skeptical Americans that the child sex offender really did kill himself. But the video is only creating more conspiracy theories because there appears to be about one minute missing. The video released by DOJ, from inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center, begins at 7:30 p.m. on August 9

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The ‘Murderbot’ Finale Was Note-Perfect

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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history

Ted Lasso star returns for final season of ‘Acapulco’, watch the trailer

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