Actor Alan Tudyk claimed he outperformed Will Smith in test screenings for the 2004 film “I, Robot”. Tudyk’s role as Sonny, a robot who helps detective Del Spooner (played by Smith) solve his creator’s death, was deemed more popular among audiences. As a result, Tudyk was excluded from much of the film’s publicity. In an … Read more
Roku is entering the streaming market with an ad-free subscription service aimed at price-conscious consumers. The new service, called Howdy, will offer a range of library films and series from Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and other suppliers. Priced at just $2.99 a month, it’s significantly cheaper than other SVODs, which have seen prices surge in … Read more
Samsung has finally unveiled its first Micro RGB TV, boasting improved color accuracy and unparalleled immersion. The massive 115-inch screen will debut in South Korea for over $32,000 but is expected to arrive in the US soon. The new technology uses an ultra-fine pattern of individually controlled red, green, and blue LEDs, each less than … Read more
Major banks and financial companies are rushing to introduce their own cryptocurrency stablecoins backed by the US dollar after the signing of the GENIUS Act by President Trump in July. The move aims to leverage cryptocurrencies for faster, convenient cross-border payments. However, full adoption may take years as more regulation is required to outline how … Read more
US inflation data released on Tuesday suggests that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, with headline inflation rates unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year and core inflation at 3.1%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2% month-on-month increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with shelter costs … Read more
The story of Tor, a project that began as a military initiative, has become synonymous with online anonymity and privacy. But how did it come to be? The journey of Tor’s development is a fascinating tale of collaboration between hackers, scientists, and the US Navy. In the 1990s, the internet was in its early stages, … Read more
A Korean YouTube channel tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by folding it 200,000 times and found that its redesigned hinge and thinner design couldn’t withstand repeated handling. The phone rebooted every 6,000-10,000 folds, creaked at 46,000, leaked liquid at 75,000, and stopped working speakers at 175,000. However, the folding mechanism became smoother and … Read more
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will meet virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, ahead of a summit between the two leaders in Alaska. The meeting comes as tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine, with large drone attacks continuing to exchange in both countries. Zelenskyy stated that he believes Russia … Read more
FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ combines classic ‘Alien’ terror with a unique twist inspired by ‘Peter Pan’. Creator Noah Hawley has crafted a faithful prequel that adds a new class of superbeings to the franchise. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/08/12/alien-earth-series-review
The Israeli military’s assassination of four Al Jazeera journalists has sparked widespread condemnation from states and international organizations. The attacks, which left at least 46 Palestinians dead, also come amid a backdrop of mass starvation in Gaza, with over 200 people having already starved to death. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation … Read more