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BBC - Innovation Will TikTok come back? What to know after US Supreme Court decision
Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?
Geek Feed Peak Schwarzenegger Comes to Mortal Kombat 1 as Conan the Barbarian
The T-800 Terminator had already appeared in Mortal Kombat 11 as a guest fighter, but the devs at NetherRealm somehow found another way to put peak Arnold Schwarzenegger in their game. Check out the gameplay reveal for Conan the Barbarian in MK1:...
Mashable TikTok ban: Marvel Snap and 5 other apps also banned
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has removed its apps from U.S. marketplaces, with both expected and surprising casualties for American users.
Truthout After a Deadly 3-Hour Delay, Gaza Ceasefire Finally Takes Effect
Israeli forces killed at least 19 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning during the delay.
Geek Feed New Trailer for The Monkey from Longlegs Director
Say what you will about Longlegs, but the movie definitely had a vibe, and Osgood Perkins is coming back with another trip in the form of The Monkey. The film is set to come out this February, and we have a new creepy trailer. Check it: Here’s the...
Techcrunch TikTok goes dark in the US
TikTok went dark in the U.S. on Saturday night as a result of a federal law that bans the popular short-form video app for millions of Americans. However, the company began restoring service by midday Sunday. TikTok users began receiving a message...
MacRumors Powerbeats Pro 2 Coming Soon: Apple to Announce Them 'Imminently'
In September, Apple said that it would be launching Powerbeats Pro 2 in 2025, and it appears the wireless earbuds are coming very soon. Powerbeats Pro 2 images found in iOS 18 code In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said...
Techcrunch Trump says he will delay TikTok ban, suggests a joint venture with US ownership
TikTok went dark for users in the US on Saturday night, but it may not be gone for long. President-elect Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he will issue an executive order Monday that will “extend the period of time before the...
How To Geek Don't Get Tricked Into Scamming Yourself
Social engineering tricks that cybercriminals do to get you to do the dirty work.
Gizmodo TikTok Is Officially Banned in the USA: Here’s How a VPN Can Unblock It
TikTok is officially dead in the United States but don't worry; here's a VPN that can help you unblock it and use it normally.
Geek Feed New Description for James Cameron’s Avatar 3 Draws More ATLA Comparisons
There was only one Avatar when The Last Airbender premiered in 2005, but James Cameron had to release Avatar in 2009, and fans were forever cursed to define which Avatar they were talking about till the end of time. With Way of the Water revealing...
Digital Tends You Asked: Perfect TV mounting height and dodging the Soap Opera Effect
On today’s You Asked: How high is too high to mount your TV? Plus, questions about the Hisense 116 UX, will our CES videos ever be shot in HDR, and the soap opera effect?
How To Geek 7 Different Ways a Smart Home Can Save You Money
Smart home kit can be expensive to buy, but it can also reduce your household bills
Gizmodo Marvel Snap Gets Caught in Crossfire of the US’ TikTok Ban (Updated)
The U.S. government's ban against ByteDance products has hit folks hard, but Second Dinner says Marvel Snap "isn't going anywhere."
Techcrunch Employees of failed startups are at special risk of stolen personal data through old Google logins
As if losing your job when the startup you work for collapses isn’t bad enough, now a security researcher has found that employees at failed startups are at particular risk of having their data stolen. This ranges from their private Slack messages...
MacRumors Get Apple's 10th Gen iPad for $279 at Amazon and Best Buy
Both Amazon and Best Buy have nearly every model of the 10th generation iPad for $70 off this weekend. Prices start at $279.00 for the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad [Amazon/Best Buy], which is a match of the best price we've tracked so far in 2025 and an overall...
Apple Insider If you want to buy the 2022 iPhone SE, do it now
Ahead of an anticipated powerful new release, inventory of the current iPhone SE is dropping at retail outlets, according to a new report.The fourth-gen iPhone SE will be based on the iPhone 14, with upgraded internals.Apple is expected to launch a...
Mashable SNL Weekend Update asks Original Nosferatu his take on the remake
'SNL' Weekend Update asks Original Nosferatu their take on the remake
Polygon Marvel Snap down, caught in the TikTok ban
All focus was on TikTok in the last week, as the company prepared to — and eventually did — shut down its video-sharing app to adhere to a national security law explicitly aimed at the ByteDance-owned company. But the the U.S. action has resulted...
Geek Feed Chris Columbus Working on a Goonies Revival?
With the critical reception of Skeleton Crew, more people are starting to talk about its inspiration with The Goonies and how the film actually holds up after all these years. Now news has it that a Goonies revival is in the works. According to...
Geek Feed Nintendo Officially Unveils the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch was such a successful console when it launched, and fans have been wondering just when Nintendo will be ready to upgrade it. For years fans have been getting buzz about the Switch 2, but now we have the official reveal. Check...
How To Geek How To Import Your Outlook Calendar Into Proton Calendar
Get your Outlook calendar into Proton
Mashable SNL has Dave Chappelle on Pop the Balloon
'SNL' has Dave Chappelle on 'Pop the Balloon'
Truthout How Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day 1
Trump’s previous actions offer some clues as to what he could do this term, even without help from Congress.
AV Club Machines triumph over art once again as Brutalist editor confirms use of AI
Even in movies about the unwavering artistic spirit of architects building monuments that can withstand the erosion of free expression, art is no match for the Siren song of not having to do your job. Awards favorite The Brutalist used generative...
New York Times - World What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.
Geek Feed The Man without Fear is Back in Trailer for Daredevil: Born Again
With Skeleton Crew ending this month, Disney+ is now throwing the baton back to Marvel Studios. This March will see the premiere of the highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again, and a new trailer has just been dropped featuring the returning cast...
Techcrunch AI isn’t very good at history, new paper finds
Top LLMs performed poorly on a high-level history test, a new paper has found. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hack-A-Day An Instant Gratification Game Boy Printer
When the Game Boy Printer was released back in 1998, being able to produce a hard-copy of your Pokémon diploma or your latest Game Boy Camera snapshot at the touch of …read more
How To Geek If You Like Apples Intelligence's Writing Tool, Try This Open-Source App as Its Windows Counterpart
Bring the Power of Apple Intelligence's Writing Tool to Windows!
Polygon The best anime to watch on Netflix right now
Netflix’s continued investment in anime has yielded fruit over the past couple of years. The streaming service has amassed a selection of some of not only the most popular and iconic anime series in recent memory, but also a host of impressive...
The Geek Games AI’s Dark Side: ChatGPT and a Criminal Plot to Explode a Tesla in Las Vegas
TECH NEWS – “It’s a game changer”: The United States’ first criminal case involving artificial intelligence has linked ChatGPT, Elon Musk, and a failed bomb plot targeting a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Donald Trump Hotel. The attack could have led...
MacRumors Apple Explains Why It Removed TikTok From the App Store in the U.S.
Apple on late Saturday removed TikTok from the App Store in the U.S., and it has now explained why it was required to take this action. Last year, the U.S. passed a law that required Chinese company ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok...
Mashable SNL Weekend Update ponders what it means to live without TikTok
Saturday Night Live cast member Michael Longfellow speaks for the masses in new Weekend Update, asking how we can live without TikTok.
Geek Feed Star Wars: Is This the Plot for the Mandalorian and Grogu Movie?
Star Wars had been announcing several false starts over the past few years, but it looks like they’re sticking to the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu next year. Nothing much has been described about the plot of the movie besides...
Kotaku Kai Cenat And Mark Phillips Among Streamers Named In Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG
That Drake filed an official defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the company of spreading the false narrative that he is a pedophile through Kendrick Lamar’s now-legendary diss track, “Not Like Us” has annoyed many in...
BBC - Europe Two women in intensive care after Spain ski lift collapse
Officials say 10 people were taken to hospital after a chairlift failed at the Astún resort in the Spanish Pyrenees.
MacRumors New Magic Keyboards for iPads Launching This Year: What to Expect
Apple plans to release updated Magic Keyboards for new 11-inch iPad Air, 13-inch iPad Air, and entry-level iPad 11 models "early" this year, according to an October 2024 report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, he...
How To Geek How to Find Hidden Photos on iPhone
Don't worry, they haven't gone anywhere.
AV Club After a miserable, dopamine-free couple of hours, TikTok returns to U.S.
Easing the crushing sense of ennui that enveloped the United States in the minutes following the self-imposed prohibition of America's preferred dopamine provider, TikTok is ready to smooth brains again. Following 12 unrelenting hours of pain and...
Truthout MLK’s Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch.
Project 2025 aims to recreate the state-sanctioned discrimination and inequality that our ancestors fought to end.
Truthout Trump Has Pledged an Era of Spectacular Violence. We Can’t Be Passive Onlookers.
Trump is poised to employ his mastery of spectacle to expand the oppressive forms of state violence at work in the US.
MacRumors Apple's Redesigned Mail App is Expanding to the Mac — Here's When
Apple plans to expand the iPhone's redesigned Mail app to the Mac starting with macOS 15.4, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The first macOS 15.4 beta should be made available in the coming weeks, and Apple has previously suggested that...
The Geek Games The Monkey: A Fresh and Bloody Twist on Stephen King’s Story [VIDEO]
MOVIE NEWS – The year has kicked off with an exciting lineup of releases, particularly for fans of comic book and horror genres. Josh Ruben’s Heart Eyes is set to debut just before Valentine’s Day, alongside the premiere of Captain America: Brave...
InVerse A Wild 'Severance' Season 2 Theory Could Solve the Show's Biggest Mystery
The seemingly nonsensical tasks of the Innies may mean way more than we think.
Kotaku Our Reactions To The Switch 2 Reveal And More Of The Week's Takes
This week, we share some of our own thoughts on the reveal of the Switch 2, as well as look at reactions from across the internet. We also talk about a serious problem impacting the Pokémon TCG, consider the suggestion that GTA 6 should cost $80+,...
9to5 Mac Report: ‘Little to no’ iPhone SE inventory remaining in Apple Stores
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, supply of the current generation iPhone SE, which debuted in 2022, is quickly shrinking. This is unsurprising, given the fact that we’re all expecting a new iPhone SE to debut in just a couple months....
The Geek Games John Wick Returns…but Not Like Fans Expected
MOVIE NEWS – While the possibility of a fifth installment in the original John Wick series remains uncertain, fans of Keanu Reeves can look forward to seeing him as the iconic assassin a few more times. The spin-off movie Ballerina, featuring...
9to5 Mac Gurman: Redesigned Apple Mail app coming to Mac and iPad in April
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s new Mail app is going to make its way to the Mac very soon, with macOS 15.4. Apple introduced the new Mail app to the iPhone back in December with iOS 18.2, but it hasn’t made its way to any other...
InVerse Legal Marijuana Has Made A Very Specific Unexpected Impact On Public Health
In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety.
MacRumors iPhone SE Inventory 'Quickly' Dwindling at Apple Stores Ahead of New Model With These Upgrades
Apple is widely rumored to be planning a new iPhone SE, and there is now a fresh hint that the device's launch is approaching. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said iPhone SE inventory is "quickly" dwindling at a...
InVerse 20 Years Ago, The Most Violent Marvel Game Blew Us Away
The Punisher's unforgettable 2005 game is a brutally fun adaptation of the anti-hero jam-packed with comic book cameos and glorious creative eliminations.
The Geek Games Director Addresses Claims That Mission: Impossible 8 Is So Intense It Nearly Caused a Heart Attack
MOVIE NEWS – Watching a Mission: Impossible movie is always an adrenaline rush, thanks to Tom Cruise’s relentless drive to push boundaries and thrill audiences. According to longtime franchise director Christopher McQuarrie, this year’s Mission:...
The Geek Games Former Sony Boss: “You Can’t Plan Success in the Games Industry!” [VIDEO]
A former Sony executive says he would have resisted the live service model if he had remained in his previous position. Shuhei Yoshida, who was the head of PlayStation Studios’ predecessor, Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios (and...
InVerse 35 Years Ago, The Most Absurd Sci-Fi Horror Movie of The '90s Invented A New Genre
Do you feel something moving? Here's why 'Tremors' is still great, over three decades after its release.
BBC - Innovation TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force
A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".
Hack-A-Day DIY Handheld is an Emulation Powerhouse
If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve got a wide array of hardware options to choose from these days that are capable of running everything from console classics to full-fledged PC …read more
AV Club Wiki Wormhole digs deep with these hobbyists who tunnel for tunneling's sake
This month's Wiki Wormhole digs deep with a look at the hobbyists who tunnel for tunneling's sake.
9to5 Mac Apple says it is ‘obligated to follow the laws’ in response to TikTok ban
Last night, TikTok officially went dark in the United States. In addition to TikTok itself going offline, Apple also removed the app from the App Store. Apple has now addressed the TikTok ban for the first time, saying it is “obligated to...
BBC - Innovation Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
Hack-A-Day Motorized Coil Tunes Your Ham Antenna on a Budget
When it comes to amateur radio, one size definitely does not fit all. That’s especially true with antennas, which need to be just the right size for the band you’re …read more
The Intercept Why My Memories of Being Taken From My Mom at the Border Came Flooding Back
I was separated from my mom at age 10. Donald Trump's reelection has reignited my family's fears. The post Why My Memories of Being Taken From My Mom at the Border Came Flooding Back appeared first on The Intercept.
AV Club What's on TV this week—Prime Target and Star Trek: Section 31
Plus, The Wild Robot hits Peacock, and Timothée Chalamet pulls double duty on SNL.
Polygon Grand Theft Hamlet’s creators put Shakespeare in GTA to put chaos back into Shakespeare
Grand Theft Hamlet is a documentary film, kind of. It’s also an experimental theater project. It’s also a rough-and-ready feature-length machinima, made entirely in-game in Grand Theft Auto Online. It’s also a slapstick comedy of errors about three...
MacRumors Apple Updates TestFlight to Block Access to TikTok Beta in U.S.
Apple tonight updated its beta testing app TestFlight, seemingly to block U.S. users from accessing the TikTok beta on the iPhone and other devices. The update adds this fine print to the app, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron...
MacRumors Apple Removes TikTok From App Store on iPhones and iPads in the U.S.
Apple tonight removed TikTok from the App Store in the U.S., meaning that the app can no longer be freshly installed on iPhones and iPads there. In other countries, the app remains available on the App Store and is fully functional. iPhone and...
9to5 Mac TikTok has officially shut down in the United States
In a new notification sent to users, TIkTok has confirmed it is shutting down in the United States. The company says it is “working to restore” its service in the U.S. “as soon as possible” with the help of incoming President Trump. Apple has...
InVerse The 60 Dopest Things Under $20, According to Tons of Amazon Reviewers
The best way to be assured that a dope product you find on Amazon is totally worth it is to read the reviews.
AV Club Dave Chappelle answers Saturday Night Live's call to flattery
Saturday Night Live (specifically, Lorne Michaels) cannot stop turning to Dave Chappelle for wisdom in trying times. Why though?
Engadget EV startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and stopped all operations
Canoo said on Friday night that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and “will cease operations effective immediately,” after failing to secure enough funding to keep it going. The writing was on the wall for the EV startup leading up to the...
Engadget FTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Kids and younger teens might soon be unable to play Genshin Impact's gachas. The developer behind the game has agreed to block players under 16 years old from making in-game purchases without parental consent in order to settle a complaint from the...
Apple Insider Newly-appointed Apple CFO denies 75% App Store profit claim in UK trial
Apple's Chief Financial Officer, Kevan Parekh, has testified at a UK trial, disputing claims by the prosecution that the company has a 75 percent profit margin on its App Store for iPhone and iPad.Apple CFO Kevan Parekh. Image credit: AppleThe...
Truthout Trump Reportedly Plans to Begin Immigration Raids in Chicago on Tuesday
Migrant rights advocates say it’s a performance to generate fear, but will have real costs for immigrant communities.
9to5 Mac iPhone 17 Air suddenly makes a lot more sense after this new leak
Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that the iPhone 17 Air will cost less than the iPhone Pro models, contradicting the long-standing expectation that the new ultra-thin iPhone would be even more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max models....
InVerse Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?
Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity.
Daring Fireball Microsoft Cleans Up Dirty Trick Where Bing Masqueraded as Google
Tom Warren, The Verge: Earlier this month you could search for “Google” on Bing and get a page that looked a lot like Google, complete with a special search bar, an image resembling a Google Doodle, and even some small text under the search bar...
Daring Fireball When You Search for ‘Google’ on Bing, Bing Attempts to Trick You Into Thinking the Results Page Is Google
Tom Warren, The Verge: Microsoft is pulling yet another trick to get people to use its Bing search engine. If you use Bing right now without signing into a Microsoft account and search for Google, you’ll get a page that looks an awful lot...
Daring Fireball David Lynch Dies at 78
Brian Tallerico, writing for RogerEbert.com: David Lynch saw my dreams. As a teenager growing up in suburban America in the ’80s, “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” hit like a bolt of lightning. Not only did they capture something about...
9to5 Mac Indie App Spotlight: ‘PostPocket’ is a universal bookmarking tool for your iPhone
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. PostPocket is a simple tool, aiming to help...
Daring Fireball Another Never-Announced Product Might Fail to Meet Its Never-Announced Ship Date
Tim Hardwick, last week for MacRumors, “Apple Smart Home Hub Launch Possibly Delayed Until Later in Year”: Apple’s long-rumoured smart home hub or “command center” may not arrive in the spring as previously expected, according to Bloomberg’s...
MacRumors MacBook Air With OLED Display Reportedly Delayed
The wait for a MacBook Air with an OLED display might take longer than initially expected. Korean website The Elec yesterday cited an industry source who said the first MacBook Air with an OLED display will likely be released around 2029,...
Apple Insider Amazon drops 15-inch MacBook Air 512GB to $1,249 in flash sale
Amazon has issued limited-time 15-inch MacBook Air deals this weekend, with 512GB models falling to as low as $1,249.Amazon shaves $250 off multiple 15-inch MacBook Air models.Save $250 on two popular 15-inch MacBook Air configurations today at...
Daring Fireball Joanna Stern’s Imaginary Husband
Joanna Stern, in her weekly Tech Things newsletter for the WSJ: Despite what my iPhone’s frequent notification summaries report, my husband isn’t messy, he isn’t sad and he definitely didn’t take out the garbage — because, again, I don’t have...
InVerse The 65 Weirdest, Most Genius Things for Your Home Under $30 With Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews
Amazon reviewers aren’t known for being easy to impress, so when you stumble across a product with tons of near-perfect reviews, you’ve found something special
Propublica North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Wants Military Absentee Votes Tossed. Years Earlier, That’s How He Voted.
by Doug Bock Clark ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of...
Truthout Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals
Some local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about potentially unsafe drinking water.
AV Club Looks like Biden and TikTok are going to keep squabbling right up to the inauguration
The White House and the social media company have continued to snipe at each other through what is now the final weekend of Biden's presidency.
9to5 Mac Apple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at one of its partner merchants
In November, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additions, but one of the existing partners will also be going away in a couple weeks: that being Panera...
9to5 Mac Apple might start making Wi-Fi routers again, but in a way you wouldn’t expect
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is not working on a new version of its AirPort wireless router. However, they are working on something else that could potentially serve as a wireless access point, so don’t give up hope quite...
Daring Fireball Google Search, More Machine Now Than Man, Begins Requiring JavaScript
Kyle Wiggers, writing at TechCrunch: Google says it has begun requiring users to turn on JavaScript, the widely used programming language to make web pages interactive, in order to use Google Search. In an email to TechCrunch, a company...
AV Club Peacock smashes Teacup
The horror series, which had James Wan backing it, and some cool pictures of dudes in gas masks, did not manage to survive to a season 2.
BBC - Europe 'People were flying' after ski lift failed - eyewitness
At least 10 people have been injured when a ski lift failed in northern Spain.
Truthout Martin Luther King Jr. Denounced Merchants of Death in a Prophetic Warning
Jurors in the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal call on weapon makers to pay reparations for suffering they caused.
Kotaku Ranking Marvel Rivals' Heroes, Spotting Details In The New Mario Kart, And More Notes For The Week
This week’s catch-all of nifty tips, info, and observations features rankings of two of the three groups of heroes in Marvel Rivals: the support heroes and the damage dealers. So if you’ve got strong feelings about where, say, the Punisher should...
Kotaku O’Shea Jackson Jr. Explains Why He, Wale, And Everyone Else Booed Hulk Hogan At Raw
While O’Shea Jackson Jr. and rapper Wale might be huge wrestling fans, they’re not keen on one particular WWE Hall of Famer: Hulk Hogan. In fact, they’re not really feeling him at all and now we know exactly why.Read more...
Truthout Elon Musk’s Foray Into UK Politics Holds a Warning for the US
Musk weaponized fears of gender-based violence to foster racism in the UK. Will he use the same playbook in the US?
Kotaku This Oscar-Nominated Marvel Actor’s Recent Admission May Shock You
“Amistad.” “Blood Diamond.” “In America.” All major blockbuster films starring Djimon Hounsou that earned him widespread awards recognition and critical acclaim. Yet, in a recent interview, the actor revealed he still has difficulty making ends...
AV Club No Doubt reuniting again for FireAid concert
Gwen Stefani and her former bandmates are getting back together to help raise money for relief for the California wildfires.
Daring Fireball Apple Pulled a Fun In-Character Promo Stunt for ‘Severance’ Yesterday at Grand Central Terminal
Juli Clover, MacRumors: Ahead of the season two premiere of hit TV show Severance, Apple is marketing the show with a fun Severance pop-up at the Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Apple has assembled a glass cube with workstations that...