Sony Doubles Down on Officially Ditching Physical Media
Sony is reportedly discontinuing its last UHD Blu-ray player, as the company further distances itself from physical media
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Bottom Of The Hill Isn’t Closing After All
The post Bottom Of The Hill Isn’t Closing After All appeared first on Stereogum .
Abyssal Lapidary is making the social media rounds and I can confirm cutting gemstones is just as satisfying as it looks
I'm a chump who can't tell my gems from my minerals.
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi
By Andrea Shalal and Olena Harmash WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to meet at a technical level in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi, adding
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict there, adding that diplomacy and dialogue were the only way to end the war.
‘Slow Horses’ Director on Season 6 and That Final Jack Lowden Scene: ‘We Had Two Endings and One of Them Was Happy’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Slow Horses” Season 6, which had its season finale on Wednesday. “Slow Horses” Season 6 ended with lots of bangs and a whimper, as a key character appeared to take his last breath. First the body count: over the course of
Cookie empire crumbles as California stores shutter after 9-year run
Consumers appear to have soured on the once-ubiquitous sweet treat seller.
Federal government stopped sharing information in Good, Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
Minnesota officials said the Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped sharing evidence related to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by immigration officers earlier this year. Minnesota officials said in a court filing reviewed by the Associated Press that the federal
Prime Video's New Fallout TV Series Sets 2027 Release Date
The reality TV series 'Fallout Shelter: The Experiment' just got a Jan. 13, 2027 release date.
Trump looks for some midterm Sunshine
Plus: All eyes on Musk amid Starlink saga {beacon} It’s Friday, and it's shaping up to be a busy one with lots of news breaking before lunchtime. Let's dive in, shall we? In today's issue: Trump heads to Florida Fight over Starlink in Ukraine drags on Omar hit with another
“US households are paying 62% more for drinking water...
“ US households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade ago — outpacing inflation, grocery prices and household incomes.”
Ti West’s New Short ‘Remnants’ Is the First Fully Immersive Apple Horror Film. What Does It Say About the Future of Movies?
As I looked up, raindrops fell directly into my eyes, sending a chill tingling up my shirt. I felt cold and damp. But I shouldn’t have, because in reality I was sitting in an anonymous conference room in Apple’s midtown offices. The sensation came midway through Ti West’s
Ted McGinley Tapped to Narrate Volleyball Documentary ‘Kings of the Beach’
It's a fitting gig for a local talent, born and raised in Newport Beach, who had a front-row seat to the sport's defining era: "It was a magical time as the tour was coming of age along with the rest of us."
How housing affordability can be achieved at the state and local level
Former Sen. Jon Tester praised the passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, noting its success in balancing restrictions on Wall Street investors with incentives for professional housing providers to increase supply.
Upcoming Mass Effect-like Exodus himbo-fies protagonist after fans complain about his face
He's been looksmaxxing. He got the Chad surgery.
Trump spars with NBC reporter over Ramaswamy attack ad
President Trump engaged in a vigorous back-and-forth Friday with NBC reporter Monica Alba after tripling down on the Ohio governor’s race ad featuring Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar. Reporters asked Trump about fellow Republicans denouncing
Size Really Does Matter: How Alexander Skarsgard’s ‘Wicker’ Man and Member Came to Life
"Just one week before the shoot started, the directors came up with this idea: 'He's so sexy. We should see him naked,'" costume designer Tóth András Dániel recalls.
Chappell Roan Brought Out PinkPantheress, Caroline Polachek, & Lola Young At Super Graphic Spectacular Night 2
The post Chappell Roan Brought Out PinkPantheress, Caroline Polachek, & Lola Young At Super Graphic Spectacular Night 2 appeared first on Stereogum .
Box Office: ‘Clayface’ Makes $3.5 Million in Previews
One of Batman’s creepiest villains is descending upon the box office this weekend. Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ “Clayface” made $3.5 million in Thursday previews at the box office, and it’ll face some tough competition from the buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See
The Birth of ‘Confessions II’: Producer Stuart Price Breaks Down Madonna’s Instant Classic
Read our full interview with Madonna collaborator Stuart Price on the studio magic that yielded her return to the dance floor
‘The Notebook’ Musical Will Premiere on the West End in 2027
The Judi Dench Theatre, previously named the Shaftesbury Theatre, will be home to the production
Sam Altman’s OpenAI eyes $30B fundraising round ahead of looming IPO: report
The ChatGPT maker is raising up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, CNBC reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.
Jack Lowden, Margaret Qualley Top Bookie Odds for Next James Bond and Bond Girl
Here are the odds for the top names being floated for Bond and Bond girls: From Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner to Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 actually runs pretty smoothly with Activision's 'recommended' RTX 3060 Ti graphics card, and here are the settings I use to get the best performance from it
Though upscaling is somewhat of a requirement if you're at 1440p.
Elizabeth Holmes Claims New York Times Misquoted Her. The Reporter Speaks Out After ‘You Can See Everything’ Release: ‘I Wish I’d Kept That Notebook’
In the documentary “You Can See Everything,” Elizabeth Holmes tries to convince Nathan Fielder that she was misquoted by The New York Times. “They’re not playing me. They’re playing a character I created,” the disgraced Theranos founder is quoted as saying in a 2023 profile.
White House Directly Intervened to Shut Down Epstein Files Probe
The White House was involved in the FBI’s Epstein files cover-up all along. The FBI’s July 2025 Epstein files memo immediately blew up in the bureau’s face. Its declaration that there was no “client list,” no punishable co-conspirators, and no grounds for further investigation
UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives
UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future. The UN chief race could now lead to the first ever female secretary-general.
EU trade Chief seeks to rebalance EU-China trade as Brussels weighs tougher measures
The European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China.
AMD says the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was 'like a final gift to our loyal [AM4] users' and it was CEO Dr. Lisa Su who first came up with the idea
It timed itself rather nicely with the deepening memory crisis, too.
Apple fanatics line up overnight for new foldable iPhone Duo — but stores sell out within hours
At Apple’s glass-cube Fifth Avenue store, a video posted online showed a "massive queue" around 4:15 a.m. as customers waited for the new iPhone Duo.
The best traits in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4
Our guide explains the best traits to choose for your operator in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4 and how the traits system works.
Cinépolis Distribution Lands ‘5 More Minutes,’ a Time-Warping Thriller Starring ‘Talk to Her’ Lead Javier Cámara (EXCLUSIVE)
In a rare move, Mexico’s exhibition-distribution giant Cinépolis has landed Latin American rights to Spanish buzz title “5 More Minutes” (“5 Minutos Más”) starring Javier Cámara, who took home the Best Supporting Actor prize at the San Sebastian Film Festival. “We normally pick
AMD says its working on FSR's frame pacing issues, but there's still conspicuously no mention of Multi Frame Generation
Smooth moves ahead?
Marvel's Mystery Spy Series Gets First Details, Official Writing Team
Marvel has reportedly tapped Euphoria creator to write Disney Plus' spy show, Zodiac
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It’s Happening: DOJ Sues to Block Election Results if Republican Loses
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to block Alaska from certifying its Senate election results in the event that Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. This move is the Trump administration’s most blatant effort to swing ballots in
15 Years Later, Ned Stark's Greatest Game of Thrones's Line Is Still the Boldest Quote in Fantasy History
Ned Stark always had some banger one-liners, but what is his best 'Game of Thrones' quote?
Cognitive surrender: Artificial intelligence’s threat to democracy
Wesleyan University computer science professor Sebastian Zimmeck argues that artificial intelligence poses a threat to democratic citizenship by encouraging cognitive surrender and requiring both individual critical thinking and robust regulatory oversight to protect personal
These Are the Most Stunning Weather Photos of the Year
The American Meteorological Society just announced the winners of its 2026 photo contest The post These Are the Most Stunning Weather Photos of the Year appeared first on Nautilus .
Watch: CCTV footage appears to show gunmen near church in Jordan
Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report.
Trump Snaps at Reporter Asking If It’s OK to Ignore Sexual Abuse
President Donald Trump blew up at a reporter Friday who questioned his vile defense of Vivek Ramaswamy’s ugly attack ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Speaking to reporters, Trump struggled to defend the campaign ad featuring
New Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400
Pinellas County is continuing to see a spike in dengue fever cases as the state's dengue fever outbreak shows no sign of slowing.
MoreThan Films Picks Up ‘Salen las lobas’ Ahead of Valladolid World Premiere
MoreThan Films has taken international sales rights to Spanish coming-of-age drama “Salen las lobas” (“The Bitch Pack”) ahead of its world premiere at Spain’s Valladolid Film Festival (Seminci) on Oct. 25. Marking Claudia Estrada Tarascó’s feature debut, the film is one of the
Trump weighs quick end to Iran war against letting conflict ‘wither’
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether Washington should seek a swift conclusion or allow the conflict to gradually wind down. "We could end it very quickly," Trump said.
Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October
By Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a Washington-based think tank that has tracked maritime security incidents worldwide
Italy calls for release of five activists held by Israel in West Bank
MILAN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Italy has called for the immediate release of five Italian activists, all women, held by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday. Italian foreign ministry sources said the women were detained on Thursday by
Trump denies speaking to Musk about Starlink but says he will if it’s not fixed
President Trump said he did not speak to Elon Musk about the tech leader's decision to restrict Starlink access for Ukraine but warned he will do so if access is not restored. "I have not spoken to him," Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn. "I might have to, but
Beloved Game Studio’s Fate Looks Grim after Xbox Abandons It
Arkane Studios, makers of Dishonored and Deathloop, is at risk of closure as part of Microsoft's wave of 3,000+ layoffs.