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The Cult of the Lamb comic is coming back with the Schism Special this fall

We're officially getting more of the Cult of the Lamb comic expansion. Following last year's miniseries, which built on the game's existing lore and injected some real emotional depth, writer Alex Paknadel and artist Troy Little are returning to the story of the Lamb and their followers in a one-shot 48-page issue that's due out in the fall from Oni Press. Cult of the Lamb: Schism Special #1 will be available on October 29 for $8, with covers by Troy Little and Peach Momoko, alongside a foil var

Best Black Friday in July 2025 deals at Best Buy: The best offers that end tomorrow

Tech prices are getting harder and harder to stomach, but there are times you can catch a break. Luckily, Best Buy is giving you your chance to save this summer. Big-ticket items like the M3 MacBook Pro, Samsung The Frame TV, and Beats Studio Pro are discounted by hundreds of dollars. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale. Also: The best Prime Day deals so far Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale be

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Jank is C++

jank is C++ If you've wondered how much a solo dev can build for seamless C++ interop on a quarter, you're about to find out. In April, jank was unable to reach into C++ at all. Toward the end of this post, I'll show some real world examples of what works today. Before that, though, I want to say thank you for the sponsorship this quarter, not only by all of my individual Github sponsors, but also by Clojurists Together. I also want to say thank you to Vassil Vassilev and Lang Hames for buildin

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'Starter packs' have played a central role in Bluesky's rapid growth

“Vital onboarding strategy for the emerging social media systems” “Our findings go beyond Bluesky: they point to a new framework for launching successful social platforms,” said Dr Onur Ascigil, Lecturer in Computer Science at Lancaster University and Principal Investigator of the study. “Starter packs are becoming a vital onboarding strategy for the emerging social media systems that are seeking to attract users from dominant platforms.” The researchers believe their findings could help platfo

A better Ghidra MCP server – GhidrAssistMCP

GhidrAssistMCP A powerful Ghidra extension that provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, enabling AI assistants and other tools to interact with Ghidra's reverse engineering capabilities through a standardized API. Overview GhidrAssistMCP bridges the gap between AI-powered analysis tools and Ghidra's comprehensive reverse engineering platform. By implementing the Model Context Protocol, this extension allows external AI assistants, automated analysis tools, and custom scripts to seaml

Dépanneurs

Walk Montreal is a joint effort between C & D. And we have both walked many a streets on the island of Montreal, discovering awesome neighbourhoods, beautiful buildings and friendly people. But, it seems that whatever neighbourhood we are in, we always ask each other a similar question; “Is there a dep around here?”….What is a dep you may ask….well, a dep is slang for Dépanneur. And a Dépanneur is a corner convenience store that sells milk, bread, cold drinks, beer, wine, lotto tickets, cigarett

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 13 #497

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle isn't so tough if you're used to reading the labels in your outfits. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, y

The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (July 2025)

Netflix has plenty of movies to watch. Maybe too many. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Let us help you. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our collection of the best TV series on Netflix. Want more? Check out our lists of the best sci-fi movies, best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best flicks on Disney+. If

Horrifying Research Finds Melting Glaciers Could Activate Deadly Volcanoes

Scientists are warning that glaciers melting due to global warming could trigger explosive — and potentially deadly — volcanic eruptions around the world. As detailed in a new study presented at the Goldschmidt international geochemistry conference this week and due to be peer-reviewed later this year, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison analyzed six volcanoes in southern Chile to study how retreating ice sheets may have influenced past volcanic behavior. Using advanced argon

Stem Cell Treatment to Reverse Hearing Loss Kicking Off in Human Patients

Image by Getty / Futurism Developments The first-ever human trial exploring the use of stem cell therapy to reverse hearing loss is about to be under way, after getting the go-ahead from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Conducted by researchers from the University of Sheffield who formed their own spin-out company, the treatment targets sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by physical damage to the tiny structures of the inner ear. In a nutshell, the treatm

Hertz Deploys AI Scanner That's Charging Hundreds of Dollars for Tiny Scratches on Rental Cars

Car rental giant Hertz is facing some blowback as customers report that its "AI-powered" vehicle scanner charges them hundreds of dollars for tiny cosmetic dings. Earlier this summer, a Hertz customer in Atlanta was charged a jaw-dropping $440 for an inch-long bit of curb rash — a cosmetic scuff — on the wheel of his rental, as our sister site The Drive first reported. Out of that, $190 was earmarked for "processing" and "administrative" fees, which were automatically calculated by the rental c

Mysterious Signals From Deep Space Hint at Something Brutal, Scientists Say

Astronomers believe they've uncovered the source behind mysterious cosmic signals known as fast X-ray transients (FXTs) — and it adds a grim twist to our understanding of the death of stars. Right as a massive star explodes in a supernova, it unleashes a tremendously energetic stream of particles called a jet, producing a gamma ray burst — one of the most powerful explosions in the universe. The rest of the star, typically, collapses into a black hole. But a pair of new studies suggests that t

This $99 discreet, subscription-free fitness band is a good budget Whoop tracker alternative

Amazfit Helio Strap The Amazfit Helio Strap isn’t trying to be a high-powered training tool, but instead a comfortable, distraction-free fitness and health tracker that delivers solid wellness insights without the bloat of a screen or the burden of a subscription. If you're after a low-maintenance wearable that quietly does its job and lets you focus on your day, it’s a great value at $99. I’m a screen fiend as much as the next shopper, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a distraction-fre

A stylish shooter, occult Solitaire and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. We've got some nifty stuff lined up for you this time around, including a stylish co-op shooter and a very cool Metroidvania concept. But first I'd like to bring your attention to a newish game I picked up in the Steam Summer Sale. It is absolutely breaking my brain — or perhaps it might actually improve my cognitive function. It's called Ambidextro and it's from Majorariatto, which self-published the game (the two-person studio's t

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The best Prime Day Apple deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more still available today

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Even though Prime Day is over, Amazon still has solid deals on Apple gear right now. There’s a reason Apple gear is so in demand. After reviewing nearly every major device out there, our current favorite laptop, smartwatch, tablet and smartphone are all made by Apple. The only problem

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Working through 'Writing A C Compiler'

Some time ago I decided I wanted to create a c compiler for the Hack processor in the nand2tetris book. After several dead end attempts that I might describe later I found this book : Writing a C Compiler | No Starch Press I decided to work my way through it. I plan to do blog posts as I progress through it, probably chapter by chapter. I have emailed the author a couple of times and have got helpful timely replies! – thank you What makes the book so good? Step by step By the end of chapter

Malware found in official gravityforms plugin indicating supply chain breach

Update 7-12-2025 06:00 UTC: We have observed some activity in regard to one of the backdoors that involves a gf_api_token parameter. The IP address 193.160.101.6 tries to request, for every site, the following URLs with a spoofed user agent: /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.12/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNtBYu6Asb9JX06KYAWmrfPtG1eP3&action=ping /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.11.1/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNt

Stone–Wales Transformations

Buckminsterfullerene is a molecule shaped like a soccer ball, made of 60 carbon atoms. If one of the bonds between two hexagons rotates, we get a weird mutant version of this molecule: This is an example of a Stone-Wales transformation: a 90° rotation in a so-called ‘π bond’ between carbon atoms. Here’s how it works in graphene: Graphene is a sheet of carbon molecules arranged in hexagons. When they undergo a Stone–Wales transformation, we get a Stone–Wales defect with two pentagons and two he

Show HN: BinaryRPC – Lightweight WebSocket-based RPC framework in modern C++

BinaryRPC 🧭 Motivation While working at my company, I had previously developed a WebSocket server prototype in Java. However, over time, we started to experience performance issues. This led me to turn to C++, a language that offers more speed and low-level system control. Through my research, I discovered that uWebSockets was one of the best options in terms of performance, so I began developing with this library. However, since uWebSockets is a very "core" library, I had to handle many deta

Rian Johnson Feels Fine About ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

The changeover from Star Wars: The Last Jedi to The Rise of Skywalker had everyone feeling some type of way, and it continues to this day. Was J.J. Abrams spitefully undoing Rian Johnson’s work in Jedi, or are the two more in conversation with one another than they appear? In Johnson’s eyes, it’s the latter, and something he harbors no ill will about. While chatting with Rolling Stone about Poker Face’s just-wrapped second season, he revealed he had “a great time” watching Skywalker and didn’t

War for Westeros, Coming in 2026, Will Let Fans Make Their Own Game of Thrones Ending

For a moment in time, fantasy fans were split between whether Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies or HBO's Game of Thrones prestige TV show was the best adaptation of a classic book series. But the Oliphaunt in the room is that the last seasons of the latter plummeted so far in quality that it soured opinions on the show as a whole, especially with its divisive ending. But an upcoming GoT video game adaptation due out in 2026 will give players a chance to set the record straight and make th

The Best Co-op Games for Every Situation

Cooperative play is intrinsic to gaming. Some of my earliest (and best) gaming memories are of hours-long gaming sessions with friends. There's a reason why Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction and It Takes Two were so well received -- people love playing games with others. Bonus points if you don't need two copies of the game, or can do so from the same couch. Whether you're looking for a couch co-op or logging in with others across the internet, these are the best games to jump into with your fri

8 Foods With Microplastics Hidden in Them and How to Limit Your Consumption

It's official: Microplastics are in more than just fish. They seem to be in everything now, even mundane things like chewing gum. UCLA researchers found that microplastics are released directly into our mouths each time we chew a piece. In addition to that, a new study published in Chemistry for Life tested 10 chewing gum brands and found every single one contained microplastics. With something as common as chewing gum becoming a delivery system for microplastics, many people are concerned abou

The 20 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (July 2025)

In Recent years, Netflix and Apple TV+ have been duking it out to have the most prestigious film offerings, but some of the best movies are on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer was one of the first to go around picking up film festival darlings and other lovable favorites, and they’re all still there in the library, so if they flew under your radar the first time, now is the perfect time to catch up. Our picks for the best movies on Amazon Prime are below. All the films in our guide are included

Rivian R1S review: second time’s the charm

Just four years after Rivian began selling its R1T truck, 2025 marks the beginning of the R1T and R1S’ second generation. Considering they look essentially the same on the outside, it might be hard to decipher what warrants a new generation. But underneath, it’s actually quite easy: all-new electric architecture, a new motor arrangement, retuned suspension, and more. Kicking off at $107,700, here’s how all these revisions make the 2025 Rivian R1S Premium Tri-Motor a true frontrunner in the moder

Just 3 days left to save before TechCrunch All Stage 2025 lights up Boston

In only 3 days, founders, investors, and operators will flood into the SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 — and if you haven’t grabbed your pass yet, this is your final window to lock in the lowest prices available and save up to $475. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a scaling-stage exec, TC All Stage delivers the real-world strategies and connections that move the needle. It’s not theory — it’s the stuff that drives traction. Unlock practical value you can use r

Doctors Are Warning That Ozempic’s Severe Side Effects May Outweigh Its Benefits

Image by Roberto Pfeil / picture alliance via Getty / Futurism Rx/Medicines As weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy become ever more popular, doctors are growing increasingly concerned about their gnarly side effects. As Germany's Deutsche Welle notes, people who take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist/receptors, the class of drugs that the popular shots fall under, have reported everything from stomach issues and vision changes to erectile dysfunction and even suicide. Though clinic

Repasting a MacBook

You should repaste your MacBook (but don't) My favorite memory of my M1 Pro MacBook Pro was the whole sensation of “holy crap, you never hear the fans in this thing”, which was very novel in 2021. Four years later, this MacBook Pro is still a delight. It’s the longest I’ve ever owned a laptop, and while I’d love to pick up the new M4 goodness, this dang thing still seems to just shrug at basically anything I throw at it. Video editing, code compiling, CAD models, the works. (My desire to updat

Malware Found in Official GravityForms Plugin Indicating Supply Chain Breach

Update 8-11-2025 06:00 UTC: We have observed some activity in regard to one of the backdoors that involves a gf_api_token parameter. The IP address 193.160.101.6 tries to request, for every site, the following URLs with a spoofed user agent: /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.12/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNtBYu6Asb9JX06KYAWmrfPtG1eP3&action=ping /wp-content/plugins/gravityforms_2.9.11.1/notification.php?gf_api_token=Cx3VGSwAHkB9yzIL9Qi48IFHwKm4sQ6Te5odNt