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What a great timeline we live in.
In what’s bound to only be the 20th stupidest thing today, Donald Trump Jr. is making a multi-million investment into the “Enhanced Games,” which intends to be the Olympics on steroids, literally.
Casting aside the pesky shackles of things like “morals,” “talent,” and “fair play,” the “Enhanced Games” will embrace athletes who can stick as many needles in their ass as possible to compete...
SAVE $150: As of Feb. 13, get the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $499.99, down from its usual price of $649.99. That' a discount of 23%.
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Opens in a new window ...YouTube TV is very lucky that football season just ended.
Due to evidently unsatisfactory contract negotiations, Google's cable alternative streaming service (of which I am a subscriber) will drop all Paramount channels after Feb. 13. That's today, in case you hadn't checked the calendar yet. The measure was announced on YouTube's blog and in an email to subscribers, claiming Google's "good faith negotiations" haven't yet found a resolution.
SEE ALSO: ...Inspired by nature’s most adaptable creatures, SpiRobs is a new kind of soft robot developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China. Unlike traditional robotic arms that rely on rigid grippers, SpiRobs can bend, wrap, and adjust its shape to interact with objects more naturally—much like an octopus or an elephant trunk. With a success rate of over 95%, it can handle everything from delicate eggs to objects 260 times its own weight. Its simple, motor-free...
Peacock's driving back into mega vehicular battles with a wild lineup of drivers in the second season of Twisted Metal, Michael Jonathan Smith's adaptation of the SingleTrac games — and one of the TV shows we're looking forward to this year.
Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz return as John Doe and Quiet, ready to take on the dangerous demolition derby tournament against 16 other drivers. And from the looks of the trailer, things are going to get...dramatic.
How to watch: Twisted Metal...
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Opens in a new window ...Google Maps is adding functionality that'll help folks deal with weather-related road issues while driving.
This week, Android Police spotted that Google Maps added new report-types — flooded road, low visibility, and unplowed road — aimed at helping drivers navigate or avoid dangerous weather problems. In other words, you'll be able to report these sorts of incidents to Google Maps similar to how drivers report police presence, a stalled vehicle, or other such issues that pop up while...
Elon Musk said he'll withdraw his $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker stops trying to become a for-profit company.
The latest installment in the Musk versus OpenAI saga comes from a court filing submitted on Wednesday, caught by CNBC. "If OpenAI, Inc.'s Board is prepared to preserve the charity’s mission and stipulate to take the 'for sale' sign off its assets by halting its conversion, Musk will withdraw the bid," read the filing submitted in the U.S. District Court of...
If you're tired of online dating, why not try being stationed alone in a watchtower by a mysterious chasm? The latter method turns out to be surprisingly successful in The Gorge, as director Scott Derrickson's (The Black Phone) new sci-fi thriller doubles as the world's most unlikely meet-cute.
SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Feb. 14, 2025)The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and Miles Teller (Spiderhead) as...
If he's coming between you and your bestie, it might be time to think about things.
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Bored troops are standing watch, shelters have emptied from McAllen, Texas, to Tucson, Ariz., and border patrols speed through miles of frontier, finding no one in sight.
Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.
The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.
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The Jets have pulled the plug on the Rodgers experiment.
The New York Jets experiment with Aaron Rodgers is over after two disappointing seasons. On Thursday the team announced what everyone saw coming: That Rodgers won’t return to the team in 2025.
We have informed Aaron Rodgers that we will be moving in a different direction at quarterback.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 13, 2025The move comes after the team hired Aaron Glenn to be its...
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Stop it.
We’re officially in the NFL’s silly season where the craving for football pushes logic to the side in lieu of some truly ridiculous rumors. The best/worst one of the week is that the Steelers have been in talks with the Jacksonville Jaguars about making a deal for QB Trevor Lawrence.
Make no mistake: The Steelers would fall head-over-heels to make a deal for Lawrence. The only problem is that the rumor...