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Just Play Dead director Martin Campbell and writer Dan Gordon discuss the darkly comedic thriller, its film noir influences, and working with Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green.

I spoke with JBLs Gordon Tong at Gamescom 2026 about wireless gaming, 50mm carbon drivers, AI-powered footsteps and the companys strategy for Quantum.

A solar-powered ambulance developed by Solar Team Eindhoven has completed an 800-kilometer Kenya test, proving it can travel to remote clinics and power medical equipment.

Roughly 3,200 Flock cameras in Texas were funded through money raised by a $1 auto insurance fee originally approved to combat vehicle crime.

I got tired of seeing the handful of buzzy new releases on my home screen. This is why I dug up three older gems on HBO Max for this weekends watchlist. Here we have a Swedish coming-of-age classic, a true-story drama exploring the darkest places in mind, and a Soderbergh thriller you can finish before []

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has hinted that Project Helix will be a family of devices, suggesting Microsoft could launch multiple next-generation Xbox products.

Across the US, growing privacy concerns over Flocks AI-powered license plate readers have triggered a wave of pushback, with residents and city councils fighting back against roadside surveillance.

Solid-state batteries promised safer, faster-charging power, but microscopic dendrites keep triggering short circuits. Stanford researchers discovered that applying continuous mechanical pressure forces dendrites to grow harmlessly sideways, offering a simple engineering shortcut to bring next-gen batteries to EVs and mobile gadgets.

Rockstars Rob Nelson says his GTA VI playthrough took around 80 hours, suggesting the upcoming open-world blockbuster could be a massive time commitment.

GTA 6s extended gameplay reveal finally shows Jason and Lucia working together, Rockstars enormous new Vice City, and missions carrying DNA from some of its best games.

Sony's newest OLED packs four HDMI ports, 4K/120Hz gaming, and Gemini into a relatively affordable 48-inch package.

Geminis video toolbox just got much bigger, with longer clips, 4K output, and far more control over every shot.

Phantom Blade Zero isnt stopping at your TV. Its kung-fu world is coming to your face, too.

As AI changes the skills and jobs of tomorrow, children may need more than technical knowledge. CrunchLabs Rachele Harmuth explains why learning to think like an engineer can help kids build curiosity, confidence and resilience.

Samsungs new Odyssey G6 gaming monitor can hit 1,100Hz at HD resolution, slightly above its previously announced 1,040Hz maximum, while its 600Hz QHD mode may prove more practical.

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting dedicated support for Samsungs Odyssey 3D monitor, giving the company a major showcase as it tries to prove glasses-free 3D gaming can be more than a novelty.

PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, MLB The Show 26, and Wobbly Life as its September Monthly Games.

New GTA 6 details reveal dynamic body changes, visible exhaustion, reactive NPCs, deeper relationships, and a Leonida designed to remember how you live inside it.

Gamescom 2026 delivered dozens of trailers and announcements, but these six games from Metro 2039 to Nodus Fall are the ones still stuck in my head.

Ridley Scott confirms a new Alien movie centered entirely on Michael Fassbender's David, continuing Covenant's cliffhanger ending after years of uncertainty.

Nvidia is giving GeForce NOW members control over DLSS 4.5 with per-game settings for Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction, alongside upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Controller support.

AOC has unveiled the AGP327KG, a 31.5-inch 5K gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-SYNC Pulsar support.

For years, the direction of gaming has seemed pretty clear: digital is in, physical is slowly being left behind. But Microsoft is taking a different approach with a new Xbox feature that could make owning a disc a little more flexible. Xbox has announced a new feature called Your Discs. Now Also Digital. that will []

The Whisper Man director James Ashcroft and author Alex North discuss making Netflixs dark crime thriller, working with Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, and its father-son story.

The Witcher 3 is getting a free remaster with major gameplay improvements this September, followed by Geralts final full expansion, Songs of the Past, in 2027.

NO LAW, the new cyber-noir shooter from The Ascent developer Neon Giant, has finally shown its first gameplay, mixing Cyberpunk 2077-style visuals with stealth, hacking and Deus Ex-inspired choices.

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly discuss what fans can expect from Dark Matter season 2, Jason and Danielas relationship, and whether there will be a third season.

The Blood of Dawnwalker's PC requirements are surprisingly modest, but console players will be limited to 30fps or 40fps, even on PS5 Pro.

Volkswagens new ID. Era 5S starts at around $13,400 in China and combines plug-in hybrid power with up to 160km of electric-only range.

It Ends director Alex Ullom discusses the films mysteries, inspiration, and six-year production while teasing his even more intense movie, 4 X 4: The Event.

Meta's smart glasses are running into another roadblock, and this time your next movie night could be affected.

Another group has surfaced with alleged GTA 6 development files as Rockstar prepares to show the game on August 27.

Metas Pocket is now rolling out in the U.S., letting users vibe-code simple game ideas into playable mini-games they can share and remix.

A new Pew Research Center study finds signs of AI authorship across roughly one-third of web pages published since ChatGPT launched in late 2022.

Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its largest electric SUV yet, packing 657 horsepower, a massive battery, lounge-like luxury and an unusual roof-mounted airbag.

YouTube is offering top creators millions to skip Netflix deals, according to a new Bloomberg report, as the platform tries to keep its biggest stars from jumping ship.

An MIT study finds that AI-generated images often cannot be traced to individual training images, as larger datasets cause the influence of specific examples to fade.

A security researcher found more than 9 million face photos sitting in an unsecured ClarityCheck database that required no password to access.

UC San Diego researchers have developed inexpensive passive reflective tiles that could help mmWave 5G signals get around walls and other obstacles without requiring power.

Amazon is upgrading eligible Fire TV devices with Alexa Plus at no extra cost, and you do not need a Prime membership to get it.

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.

Hidden code in TikTok's iPhone app hints at a DM payment feature powered by TikTok Pay, the tool already used for TikTok Shop purchases in parts of Asia.

Teens are already using AI for homework and much more. OpenAIs new ChatGPT experience wants to make sure theyre actually learning from it with some serious guardrails attached.

From GTA 6 and Resident Evil Requiem to Wolverine and Phantom Blade Zero, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best years in gaming yet.

Google TV Freeplay now offers more than 10,000 movies and TV shows on demand alongside its growing collection of free live channels.

YouTube is doubling its watch-time and Shorts-view requirements for new creators seeking ad revenue, making entry into its Partner Program considerably tougher from 2027.

These three Hulu limited series, each stacked with twists and strong performances, are worth clearing your weekend for.

This Hulu Weekend Watchlist rounds up three underrated titles, a London romance, a self-acceptance drama, and a time loop comedy, each worth adding to your list.

In an exclusive interview, director Louis Leterrier discusses the inspirations, challenges, and creative vision behind Netflix's sci-fi horror film, The Last House.

TikTok creators will gain licensed access to material from hundreds of Disney movies and shows, with selected fan-made videos also heading directly to Disney+.