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The idea of jumping into a self-piloting flying taxi for a trip downtown sounded like the stuff of fantasy only a few years ago, but with so many companies now developing such a vehicle, it’s hard not to believe it will soon be a thing. And no, we’re not talking about some crackpotgluing a pair of wingsonto an old banger and hoping for the best. We’re talking the likes of Airbus, Uber, and Toyota-backed Joby, all of whom are working on their own projects with the very same goal....

Amazon slashed the price of Chamberlain’s MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Garage Hub in time for Father’s Day. This deal is so good, the smartphone-controlled and Google Assistant and IFTTT compatible MyQ Garage Hub would be an excellent gift for anyone, including yourself. Smartgarage door controls add security and conveniencewhen used with previously installed openers. Raise your hand if you’ve turned around within a few minutes or miles of leaving home to go back and check if you remembered to close the door as you were pulling out....

Today, in an online event held exclusively for members of the press, Amazon announced aslew of new devices, including a new entry-level media streamer, the $30Buy at Amazon. It joins aBuy at Target, the price of which remains $40. Both devices can pre-ordered today and will start shipping on September 30. Amazon claims that the Fire TV Stick Lite has the most processing power of any streaming media player under $30....

I knew whenAMD announced the Ryzen 9 7945HX3Dthat it would be a great gaming laptop CPU. It was even more clear when AMD announced it would release first in the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17, which is one of thefastest gaming laptopsyou can buy. I’ve tested it, and it lives up to AMD’s hype. But I still don’t think you should buy it yet. Let me explain. Between reviewing desktop CPUs like theRyzen 7 7800X3Dand the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 itself (read ourAsus Scar 17 reviewfor more), this new chip didn’t hold any surprises....

In the 23 years I’ve known my sister,Fortniteis the only video game I’ve been able to get her to play on a consistent basis since our days of playingSonic the Hedgehog2and3back when we were kids. You may think, “Well yeah, everyone has fallen in love withFortniteat one time or another. It’s a very popular game.” And you’re right. Part of the reason is that it’s extremely fun, especially since she, my partner, our friend, and I havemade it into our go-to group activity....

Summary TheBlademovie gets an optimistic update from one of the confirmed actors for theMarvel Cinematic Universereboot. Despite being one of the biggest and most exciting surprises revealed by Marvel Studios nearly half a decade ago,Mahershala Ali’sBladefilm has gone through various obstacles behind-the-scenes. As the project lost its second director recently, Marvel Studios is currently having theBladescript redeveloped, with the search for a new filmmaker set to happen once the screenplay is completed....

Concord receives mysterious Steam update sparking hope of a revival Concord, Firewalk Studios’ ill-fated hero shooter, has been receiving backend updates on Steam, sparking hopes that it may yet rise from the ashes of its disastrous initial launch. Released on August 23 andtaken offline just 10 days lateras a result of minuscule player engagement and middling reviews, neither Firewalk nor publisher Sony indicated whether Concord would fly again. The former’soriginal statementonly offered that it needed to “determine the best path ahead” while offering full refunds to any who had already purchased the game....

Summary Margot Robbie still has no confirmed project to return asHarley Quinn, even though the character will come back with four upcoming DC entries in 2024, raising concerns. While theDCEUproved itself controversial over the years,Robbie’s Harley Quinn was one of the few positive aspects of the franchise that remained consistent. The actress was the best part of 2016’sSuicide Squad, which led to her leading DC’sBirds of Preymovie and even working with James Gunn, who is chartingall DC Universe projects, in 2021’sThe Suicide Squad....

Doctor Who fans ‘spot’ Matt Smith in The Giggle Doctor Who devotees are convinced Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor has a hidden cameo in the show’s final 60th anniversary special, “The Giggle.” Matt Smith first appeared as the Eleventh Doctor in the final scene of 2010’s “The End of Time (Part 2).” He subsequently headlinedDoctor Who Series 5 to 7. Smith’s tenure also included 2013’s Doctor Who 50th anniversary special, “The Day of the Doctor,” which saw him team up with David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor and John Hurt’s War Doctor....

Previous programs use am image of someone else’s eyes to fix a blink (third column), but Facebook researchers just created a program that uses your own eyes (fourth column).Facebook Research Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to paint in the missing regions of a face to fix a blink or turn a frown into a smile. The problem? Those A.I. programs use a stranger’s photograph, so while the programs may fix a bad blink, they also create a Frankenstein of you with someone else’s eyes....

Summary Zynga Inc.’s RPG puzzle game,Game of Thrones: Legends, has a first official trailer and a release date. Zynga - who has also created titles based on other popular IPs, such as the recently launchedfree-to-play arena shooterStar Wars: Hunters- is no stranger to the world ofGame of Thrones, having made theGame of Thrones Slots Casino Game,and its latest mobile title was announced in August 2023, with a soft launch months later, and is now finally gearing up for a full worldwide release....

Google is using YouTube videos to train Veo 3 and creators can’t opt out Google is using YouTube videos to train its Veo 3 AI model, and CNBC says creators can’t opt out from having their uploads included. Google launched Veo 3, its newest AI video generative model, back in May 2025, and it has taken social media by storm thanks to how realistic it’s becoming. Many have wondered how they’ve managed to make it so good, andCNBC saysit’s because Google is using videos onYouTubeto train the AI model....

Summary A new cover is reinventingHarley Quinnas a terrifying horror movie icon. From jester costumes to roller derby outfits The Cupid of Crime has had a lot of outlandish looks over the years. But one creepy variant cover gives Harley a scary look that would be perfect for her own horror film. Summer is approaching fast and DC Comics has given fans a peak at what lies ahead with its June solicitations....