We've seen a lot of malfunctioning robots this year, but this is my favorite fail yet
Plus a bot that can chase you underwater, a mech that can knock down walls, and a teacherbot gets kicked out of class.
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‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles
When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that when
Spider-Man: Brand New Day streaming release date window: When will it be on Netflix, Disney Plus, Blu-ray, and DVD?
When will the latest Marvel film be coming to streaming (Netflix), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, HBO Max, and Hulu (July 31 - August 2)
Superhero movies, video game adaptations, and more
Fetterman: Trump has 'zero leverage' over lame-duck GOP senators
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) pointed to weaknesses in President Trump’s influence in Congress amid opposition from three outgoing Republican senators to the president’s nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to a permanent role overseeing the Department of Justice
Fish pathogens once limited to Asia and US emerge in Brazilian farms
For the first time in Brazil, scientists have identified the presence of bacteria that cause columnaris disease, a serious disease in farmed fish intended for human consumption. Previously, different species of the genus Flavobacterium had only been detected in fish farms in
Silicon Valley clashes over open-source technology
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story ‘Rogue’ AI hacking incidents amplify debate over open-source tech Concerns over AI’s cybersecurity risks reached a fever pitch this week following two hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparking further debate in Silicon
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just a
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war
SEOUL, Aug 1 - North Korea accused NATO on Saturday of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.
Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August
Xbox Series X is getting a bunch of promising third-party games this August to cap off a rough summer for the console.
‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family. The Bowden family has
5 things to know about Negeri Sembilan’s state polls on Aug 1 - a high-stakes test for Anwar’s PH
Interest is centred on whether Pakatan Harapan can rebound from a dismal performance in the Jul 11 Johor state election and fend off a challenge from a partner teaming up with a rival.
Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
Rogue AI hacking incidents amplify debate over open-source tech
Concerns over AI’s cybersecurity risks reached a fever pitch this week following two hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparking further debate in Silicon Valley over whether open-source could reduce these threats. The incidents are amplifying the recent push for
Paul Distorts Fauci’s Diary Entry About COVID-19 and Wet Market
Sen. Rand Paul has pointed to a line in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary to claim that the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases privately “knew” in January 2020 that the coronavirus did not come from a wet market, saying this contradicted
FIFA has scrapped $20B World Cup sell-off plan following European boycott, global outrage: sources
"They are not the feeling this. There is no way they want to continue to be involved in this mess," said a source briefed on the collapsed deal.
Moonquakes could reveal ice buried beneath lunar south polar craters
Finding water on the moon may only be a matter of detecting the right vibrations.
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’
Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gags, stilettos, whips, chains, dildos and strap-ons, a few first-day jitters were
Heritage Bookbinding Elements Transform in Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene Koh
For Koh, an under-appreciated element of a book's construction becomes the highlight. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Heritage Bookbinding Elements
DOI proposes potentially major water cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOI proposes potentially major water cuts The federal government is proposing potentially steep cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the
Laying odds on the potential for Martian water near future landing zones
We know Mars has water ice in its polar regions, but astronauts (and their solar-powered equipment!) would much rather experience life closer to Mars' equator. As NASA looks toward landing humans on the red planet, the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) is mapping where water
Art festivals may revive island communities when tourism stays within local limits
Grounding intermittent art festivals such as the Setouchi Triennale within the resource capacities and social thresholds of the island communities that host them is a path to the sustainable, long-term revitalization of these communities.
Ubisoft's NFT tactics game, a thing that still exists, is shutting down in October
Technically, it shed its Web3 functionality in May, but it didn't seem to help much.
US stands on the brink of a regional war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US stands on the brink of a widening regional war The U.S. war with Iran is flaring up across the region, threatening to pull U.S. allies into a
DC's Booster Gold TV series 'won't be moving forward' writer says
Booster Gold's HBO television series has been MIA for months, and now the writer behind it says it may be canceled.
John Oliver Extends His HBO Contract to Continue ‘Last Week Tonight’ Through 2027
John Oliver is staying put for now at HBO, no matter whom his “business daddy” might end up being next year. The “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” host has extended his contract with the network through the end of 2027, Variety has confirmed. But perhaps because of the
Italy closes air and sea borders, suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
The Italian government on Friday imposed border checks with Spain in response to an influx of tens of thousands of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The move will impact flights and maritime transport and temporarily suspends Spain’s Schengen border-free
Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
The Internet Is Clowning The Hell Outta Ludwig For His Hilarious Appearance In A Chinese FMV Game
I'd be playing the shit outta Road To Empress II if it wasn't stuffed with AI slop
Smarter fish farms could cut electricity use and CO₂ while keeping fish safe
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are attracting growing attention as a sustainable aquaculture technology that can reduce water use, control rearing conditions and lower environmental impacts by filtering and reusing water. At the same time, RAS facilities rely on pumps,
A new genetic tool helps researchers uncover the logic of gene regulation
The human genome contains more than 20,000 genes. However, at any given time and in a given cell, only a fraction are active. Researchers from EMBL Heidelberg's Krebs Group have developed an innovative experimental approach to understand how cells determine which genes to turn
You’re Carrying “Ghost DNA” From Extinct Hominins
A new technique reveals human evolution was rife with interbreeding The post You’re Carrying “Ghost DNA” From Extinct Hominins appeared first on Nautilus .
On the trail of the Negeri Sembilan campaign
In Negeri Sembilan, unique matrilineal traditions and modern politics collide at the polls.
Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group
Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 2018, has been overseeing the company’s business operations, strategy and
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh mulls fewer interest-rate meetings: report
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is reportedly thinking of cutting down the number of regular meetings where the central bank sets interest rates – which would be one of the biggest changes to the body’s operations in decades.
After a year and a half of rigorous testing, Path of Exile 2 devs finally convinced Nvidia to fix a driver bug by sending it an entire PC
We're finally free.
Brandy Melville lays off TikTok star Allegra Pinkowitz from Soho store despite drawing throngs of tweens
Fast-fashion company Brandy Melville is taking heat for laying off Allegra Pinkowitz -- a teen TikTok star who's known for drawing groups of young girls to the brand -- from its flagship Soho store.
Famous Science YouTuber Admits He Has Unhealthy Relationship With AI After Facing Backlash Over Recent Video
'The level of dopamine I've been getting from interacting with LLMs is not healthy for me,' said Hank Green
You Can Now Land New York’s Toughest Restaurant Reservations Through DoorDash
Landing a table at one of New York City’s buzziest restaurants may now require more than quick reflexes and a carefully timed Resy alert. DoorDash has expanded its in-app restaurant reservation service to New York, giving diners another way to book tables at coveted spots
George Santos settles with CFTC over Kalshi bets
Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over wagers he placed on the State of the Union earlier this year on Kalshi, the agency announced Friday. Santos placed bets on whether he would attend
The Thorny Politics of Protest Photography
A new documentary follows the work of activist and photographer Misan Harriman, but risks overly aestheticizing the movements he captures.
From research to policy: Study turns EU wildfire assessments into a tool for better governance
Climate change, land-use change and socioeconomic pressures are turning wildfires from a primarily ecological process into a complex, systemic risk that cuts across ecosystems, infrastructure, public health, water resources, cultural heritage and rural livelihoods. Despite
Newly discovered mechanism protects DNA during cell division
Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However, in some cases, chromosomes do not fully separate, leaving behind thin strands of DNA known as DNA bridges that connect the two newly formed cells.
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
California Exhibition to Document One of the US’s Worst Deportation Campaigns
“Help Wanted / Leave Now” traces the infamous “Operation Wetback” implemented by Eisenhower in 1954 to expel undocumented Mexican workers.
Trump appeals ruling finding he colluded with DOJ in $10B IRS suit
The Trump administration on Friday appealed a ruling from a federal judge in Florida who found the president effectively colluded with his own government in bringing a $10 billion suit against the IRS. That suit, which the Justice Department pointed to as the basis for creating
Get more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs
The Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle is live now on Itch.io.
Trump's Iran conundrum
US President Donald Trump has secured a welcome Middle East diplomatic breakthrough with an agreement for Hamas militants to disarm, but remains mired in the conflict with Iran, searching for an exit strategy that continues to elude him. After five months of war, Trump's room
Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.