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James Gunn Teases What ‘Superman’ Follow-Up ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Will Be About

James Gunn fulfilled a dream today, calling his appearance on The Howard Stern Show “one of the greatest days of my life.” The interview with Stern covered many aspects of his career, including Superman, Peacemaker, the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and his role as the co-head of DC Studios. It’s a fun, informative segment—well worth tuning in if you have SiriusXM access—but the most newsworthy nugget came during a brief discussion of Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow. When Gunn announced Ma

IEEE Software Receives 2025 Award for Publication Excellence from APEX

IEEE Software has won another Publication Excellence award from APEX, a leading annual competition for communication and publishers. The IEEE team is incredibly honored and excited to continue our mission of keeping IEEE members informed on major trends and developments in technology, engineering, and science. The distinguished 2025 APEX Awards were in the Magazines, Journals & Tabloids category for the issue “Well-being for Resilience — Developers Thrive!” (Jul.-Aug. 2024). As a previous APEX

Starship to Deliver 100 Tons to Orbit by 2026, Musk Claims

Starship finally broke a losing streak of back-to-back flops, acing its 10th suborbital flight last month. Following the rocket’s success, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk is now confident that the massive vehicle will begin flying payloads to space in 2026. During an interview with the All-In Podcast, Musk explained how an upgraded version of Starship will reach orbit by next year and demonstrate full reusability of the Super Heavy booster and its upper stage. “Unless we have some very major s

On ‘Alien: Earth,’ Spit’s About to Hit the Fan

After an exciting, revealing week away from the main storyline, Alien: Earth was back in Neverland for its latest episode. So many stories were left lingering, and with only three episodes to go this season, it’s time to kick them into high gear. Stories like Wendy being able to communicate with a xenomorph, Nibs becoming violent because she thinks she’s pregnant, and Slightly being blackmailed by Morrow into sneaking an alien embryo off the island. Each story, and more, took a big leap ahead th

Amazon's Zoox launches its autonomous robotaxi service

Amazon's Zoox has announced that its robotaxi service is now available on and around the Las Vegas Strip after months of testing. The autonomous rides are free and can be booked through the Zoox app for iOS and Android devices. This is the company's first official service launch after Amazon acquired the self-driving startup in 2020. The Las Vegas service will operate at select pickup and drop-off locations along the Strip, and riders will enter and exit the vehicles at each destination's ride-

I swapped my favorite Linux desktop for System76's COSMIC alpha - and I have zero regrets

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways System76's COSMIC desktop will soon be in beta. Even as an alpha release, COSMIC is impressive. COSMIC is as fast as any Linux desktop I've experienced. Alpha releases aren't to be used for any reason other than testing. Right? That's the common opinion, and yet here I am, working on System76's COSMIC desktop as if it's in stable status. It's not... and it shows. Yes, I

Performance Improvements in .NET 10

My kids love “Frozen”. They can sing every word, re-enact every scene, and provide detailed notes on the proper sparkle of Elsa’s ice dress. I’ve seen the movie more times than I can recount, to the point where, if you’ve seen me do any live coding, you’ve probably seen my subconscious incorporate an Arendelle reference or two. After so many viewings, I began paying closer attention to the details, like how at the very beginning of the film the ice harvesters are singing a song that subtly fores

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Eufy’s video doorbell smart lock combo is back to its all-time low price

A smart lock and video doorbell are great tools for beefing up your home’s security system, and Eufy’s FamiLock S3 Max combines the functionality of both into one device. It’s currently $339.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, The Home Depot, and from Eufy, which matches its all-time low price. Verge senior reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy recently tested the FamiLock S3 Max, and found a lot to like. She was especially impressed with its built-in 4-inch video screen, which displays a live video feed of what

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The iPhone 17 series is here, and it finally catches up to Android flagships with major upgrades

Android flagships, especially from Chinese OEMs, often pack the most bleeding-edge tech, making them the top choice for phone enthusiasts. Apple’s iPhone, on the other hand, is made for the average consumer — the phones don’t usually pack the latest technology, but their undeniable popularity sets them as the standard against which top Android flagships are judged. Things are changing this year for the better, as Apple is making some big upgrades with the iPhone 17 series, but as expected, it’s

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Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Five years after its splashy $1.3 billion acquisition of Zoox, Amazon has officially entered the U.S. robotaxi race, which to date has been dominated by Alphabet's Waymo. Zoox's first public launch kicks off Wednesday on the Las Vegas strip. The company is offering free rides from a few select locations, with plans to expand more broadly across the city in the coming months. Riders will eventually have to pay, but Zoox said it

I love the Pixel 10, but I wish it had these 5 features

I’m what you might call the “Pixel guy” around here. When the Google Pixel 10 series launched, I was, as you can imagine, pretty excited. And for good reason! These are fantastic phones. From the standard Pixel 10 to the Pixel 10 Pro XL and even to the outrageously expensive Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google has delivered a lineup that is refined, intelligent, and a joy to use. I’ve already bought the Pixel 10 Pro, and I have a strong feeling it will be my pick for the best phone of 2025. But as much a

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Google’s Pixel Referral program is back for the Pixel 10, letting you make a nice $500

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google has relaunched the Pixel Referral Program for the Pixel 10 series, giving users 10 codes to share. A referral code provides a 10% discount on a new Pixel phone for the buyer and gives the referrer a $50 store credit. The credits and discounts are valid until February 28, 2026, and can be stacked with other offers, with some exceptions. Google relaunched the Pixel Referral Program last year for the Pixel 9 series. Users can refer their friends an

Here’s a fresh look at the Galaxy S26 Pro, thanks to new CAD renders

TL;DR Leaked CAD renders reveal the design of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Pro, which closely resembles its predecessor, the Galaxy S25. The device is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display and an updated camera bump similar to the Z Fold 7. The new leak also reveals dimensions and display size, though there are some discrepancies with previously leaked dimensions. With practically all current-generation flagships already launched, it’s time to look forward to what’s coming to us in the next

Zoox Launches Its Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas. Here's How to Hitch a Ride

Table of Contents Zoox Launches Its Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas. Here's How to Hitch a Ride Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service for members of the general public, starting in Las Vegas. Anyone can now download the Zoox app for iOS or Android and hail a ride aboard what the company calls its "purpose-built robotaxis" -- meaning there's no driver's seat, steering wheel or pedals. The boxy vehicles will drive on and around the Las Vegas Strip, and rides will initially be free. "Ride

The MechaHitler defense contract is raising red flags

is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets. Ask someone their worst fears about AI, and you’ll find a few recurring topics — from near-term fears like AI tools replacing human workers and the loss of critical thinking to apocalyptic scenarios like AI-designed weapons of mass destruction and automated war. Most have one thing in common: a loss of human control. And the sy

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Hands-on: Nvidia’s GeForce Now RTX 5080 is better and worse than I hoped

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Today, Nvidia is soft-launching its latest gaming GPUs in the cloud — upgrading its $20-a-month GeForce Now Ultimate cloud gaming service with RTX 5080 graphics for select games, with more to come down the road. At the same time, it’s also adding thousa

Zoox’s robotaxis are open for business in Las Vegas

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Amazon’s Zoox announced today that it’s making its robotaxis available to all customers in Las Vegas. The company says it is the first to operate with a purpose-built autonomous vehicle in public service. And the news comes a few weeks after federal regulators gave the company the green light to expand the use of its robota

Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public

Zoox robotaxis — custom-built all-electric and autonomous vehicles that operate without a steering wheel or pedals — can now be hailed by the public in Las Vegas. But this isn’t a commercial service just yet. For now, the Zoox robotaxi service currently offer rides for free. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, which launched the free service on Wednesday, has been chugging toward this milestone for years now. The company spent six years developing its technology before unveiling its p

7 Linux terminal basics every beginner should learn first - and why

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Linux terminal isn't nearly as hard as you think. Understanding the fundamentals will help get you started. These concepts apply to all Linux distributions. When many think about Linux, they think of awkward and complicated commands that are far beyond the reach of new users. What those people may not know is that modern Linux distributions don't require that they work

Lyft’s first ‘robotaxis’ are live in Atlanta

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. For months, Lyft has watched while its rival Uber made deals with seemingly every autonomous vehicle operator under the sun. But the smaller ridehail company has been quietly building a fleet of its own, and Lyft is ready to launch its first customer-ready robotaxi pilot in Atlanta. Lyft is teaming up with May Mobility, an

A look at all the known Pixel 10 problems so far, and how to fix them

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Pixel 10 series is here, bringing a faster-than-ever Tensor chip and several smaller refinements to the table. Of course, no launch is perfect, and bugs are to be expected. Unfortunately, the Pixel 10’s debut has been rockier than usual, with multiple issues surfacing almost immediately. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most commonly reported launch problems, along with troubleshooting tips to keep your Pixel 10 running smoothly. Problem 1:

Need Linux help? My favorite forums, groups, and mailing lists when I need support

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways If you need help with Linux, try these outlets. You might not get an answer immediately, but one will come. These are all free to join and enjoy (just watch out for trolls). Linux is about community, and it has been for a very long time. Without community, I'm not sure if Linux would be where it is today. When I first started using Linux in the late 90s, I turned to old-school solution

Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver is ready for Borderlands 4 and RTX Remix mods

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nvidia is releasing a new GeForce Game Ready driver today in preparation for the Borderlands 4 release later this week. There’s also an Nvidia app update arriving today that includes a new RTX Remix update to allow modders to improve fire and smoke effects in older games. Today’s Game Read

Poll: What do you think of Android 16’s new Material 3 Expressive look?

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google finally released Android 16 QPR1 to Pixel phone owners last week, and this update notably brings the Material 3 Expressive visual style. It also brings features like desktop mode and Auracast support for recent Pixels. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. Find out more here. Now that the

Semantic Line Breaks

Semantic Line Breaks Summary When writing text with a compatible markup language, add a line break after each substantial unit of thought. Introduction Semantic Line Breaks describe a set of conventions for using insensitive vertical whitespace to structure prose along semantic boundaries. Many lightweight markup languages, including Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoc, join consecutive lines with a space. Conventional markup languages like HTML and XML exhibit a similar behavior in pa

News: Arm announces next Generation core family called Arm Lumex

Arm this evening lifted the lid on Lumex, their new compute subsystem platform that is purpose-built around AI for next-gen PCs and smartphones. The Arm Lumex platform combines their latest AArch64 CPUs complete with Scalable Matrix Extensions 2 (SME2), the latest GPU IP, and other system IP along with an optimized software stack for a very comprehensive AI-focused platform. The Arm Lumexp latform features SME2-enabled Armv9.3 CPUs such as the C1 Ultra and C1 Pro, a new C1 Premium lower-tier o

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A security incident that may involve your Plex account information

We have recently experienced a security incident that may potentially involve your Plex account information. We believe the actual impact of this incident is limited; however, action is required from you to ensure your account remains secure. What happened An unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data from one of our databases. While we quickly contained the incident, information that was accessed included emails, usernames, securely hashed passwords and authentication

Deal: Grab a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for just $700

Damien Wilde / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is amazing, but not everyone needs the latest and greatest to be happy. The previous-generation Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is also a fantastic phone, even in 2025 — especially if you can get it for just $699.99! Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for just $699.99 ($600 off) This offer is available from Woot, an Amazon-owned deals website. It is only available in Titanium Yellow. The good news is that it comes with a full one-year manufa

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Here’s everything new

Apple unveiled its flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max earlier today at the ‘Awe dropping’ event alongside new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more. Here’s how the new iPhone 17 Pro compares to last year’s 16 Pro models. Displays and durability: Brighter and more scratch resistant iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max come in the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors. One advantage of this year’s models is they can get even brighter outdoors, and have 2x better outdoor contrast.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple’s first $2,000 model…if you get 2TB

Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are here, and the Pro Max includes a 2TB storage option for the first time ever. Before you start celebrating though, be sure to check the price tag. Highest iPhone 17 Pro Max storage tier will cost you Ahead of today’s ‘Awe dropping’ event, rumors about iPhone 17 price increases were rampant. It turns out, Apple did raise some prices, but they’re arguably not strict “increases.” For example, iPhone 17 Pro now starts at $1,099, up from $999 last yea

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