You’re not imagining things: air travel has gotten a lot worse. No checked bags, less and less legroom, charging for wifi when it costs the airline the same amount whether or not you use it — it’s all part of a strategy that experts call “calculated misery,” where companies make your experience more unpleasant on…
Source: Gizmodo – The Worst Airlines for Customer Satisfaction, Ranked
Wes Ball teases Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. La Brea is coming to an end with an abbreviated season. Invincible sets the stage for Mark to come face to face with Omni-Man again. Plus, what’s coming on SurrealEstate. Spoilers, away!
Source: Gizmodo – Doctor Who Teases Tragedy Behind a Classic Companion’s Return
In a lawsuit filed Monday night, Elon Musk’s X is alleging a report on content moderation from Media Matters maliciously scared off advertisers like Apple and IBM. Last week, the media watchdog reported advertisements from major brands were appearing next to antisemitic content on the platform. But Musk may have…
Source: Gizmodo – Elon Musk Blames Reporters for Fleeing Advertisers, Not His Tweets on Jews
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Source: Gizmodo – Why ‘Climate Havens’ Could Be Closer to Home Than You’d Think
Last week was certainly exciting for the prospect of green and blue bubbles finding peace and harmony in the chat realm, though that excitement was a bit premature in Nothing’s case.
Source: Gizmodo – Nothing’s Failed iMessages Workaround Was Too Good To Be True
If the musicians in your life are anything like me, they’ve plunged headfirst into significant debt in their relentless pursuit of the gear to fuel their artistic aspirations.
Source: Gizmodo – The Best Gifts for the Musician Who Has Everything (When Money Is No Object)
As the holidays near, it can be a challenge to buy gifts for the most voracious book readers in your life—but 2023 has seen a ton of excellent fantasy books hit shelves, to the point that it’s been hard to keep up with all the greatest new material. Here’s 20 of our favorite underrated choices that will make the…
Source: Gizmodo – 20 Underrated Fantasy Books to Gift the Readers in Your Life
The ambitious risk Netflix is taking on a Zack Snyder sci-fi franchise looks like it could be worth it, based on these damn good character posters presenting the sci-fi ensemble of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire.
Source: Gizmodo – Welcome to Zack Snyder’s Space Snyderverse With New Rebel Moon Posters
With James Gunn’s recent announcement that Superman: Legacy was on track for its intended July 11, 2025 release date, it’s not surprising that we’re getting more casting news now that the strikes are over. Nicholas Hoult, recently seen ripping limbs onscreen in Renfield—but also a previous wearer of the bald look, in 2…
Source: Gizmodo – Nicholas Hoult Will Be Bald Once More as Superman: Legacy’s Lex Luthor
We’ve seen a lot of behind-the-scenes videos showing buff actors pulling off action-hero feats. But it’s hard to recall any performer keeping it as real as Antony Starr. He plays Homelander on The Boys, so he’s presumably no stranger to stunts and wire work. But for his character’s appearance on Boys spin-off Gen V,…
Source: Gizmodo – The Boys’ Antony Starr Got Hilariously Sweary Behind the Scenes on Gen V
When the Olivia Rodrigo song began and the credits started rolling, I couldn’t help but scratch my head. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is now in theaters and as a fan of the original films, months and months of trailers had me suitably excited to check it out. But after almost three hours of the…
Source: Gizmodo – The New Hunger Games Worked for Me Until It Didn’t
I can’t help but imagine the words “study the blade” spoken in the most nasally, pre-teen voice possible, but when Gizmodo asked staff what kinds of gift guides they were interested in writing this year, I couldn’t help myself. I’m using this opportunity for those who want to study the blade to, ahem, do just that.
Source: Gizmodo – The Buying Guide for the Sword Buff in Your Life
The US Justice Department seeks $4 billion from Binance to end a years-long investigation into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to Bloomberg. Negotiations are reportedly underway that could subject Binance co-founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ) to criminal charges in the US.
Source: Gizmodo – Binance May Sacrifice Billion to Settle DOJ Case
It looks like flying isn’t the only unusual thing that bats can do compared to other mammals. New research has found a bat species whose males use their large penises like an arm during sex. Rather than have penetrative sex, these bats and their genitals seem to engage in close-contact “kissing”—a method widely seen…
Source: Gizmodo – These Bats Seem to Use Their Huge Junk to Have Weird Sex
We’ve gathered 10 books that spotlight some of pop culture’s most beloved and fascinating properties, including Disney, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Labyrinth. Scroll through for ideas on what to gift-wrap for the sci-fi fanatic, the film-history buff, or even the budding photographer on your holiday list.
Source: Gizmodo – 10 Behind-the-Scenes Books for Pop-Culture Fans
If you are a fan of Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, as we are, don’t hold your breath for a second season. While the show’s creators don’t think it’s completely out of the cards, a second season was never part of the plan and still isn’t.
Source: Gizmodo – Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Season 2 Would Be a ‘Miracle’
You don’t have to be a chef or even know how to cook to enjoy the shows gathered on the new PBS Food FAST channel—but if you binge it long enough, you might pick up some kitchen mojo by osmosis. Starting today, you can find the free 24/7 channel in the U.S. on Amazon Freevee, Plex, and Roku.
Source: Gizmodo – Your Favorite PBS Cooking Shows Now Share a Dedicated FAST Channel
Last week, Doctor Who gave David Tennant’s 14th Doctor his surprise debut in a special scene recorded for the charity telethon Children in Need—one that took the Doctor back to the very genesis of their greatest foe, the Daleks. But in doing so, it also made a big change to their creator, one that returning showrunner …
Source: Gizmodo – Russell T. Davies Explains Doctor Who’s Big Davros Retcon
For many of us, the holidays are when we level-up devices for ourselves and our loved ones, because pretty much everything is on sale. It’s right after Apple, Google, and Samsung have refreshed their offerings. As Gizmodo’s resident smartphone expert, I think this is the best time to toss out the old and swap in the…
Source: Gizmodo – 7 Devices Worth Upgrading to This Holiday
