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Filmmaker and DC stud co-head James Gunn is definitely on a roll this year, thanks to both the successful launch of his Creature Commandos animated series and the immensely positive response to the Superman trailer. will be finished. It looks like Gunn has even more reason to celebrate, as it has been announced that Creature Commandos has been renewed for a second season. Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of comedy programming for HBO & Max, said in a statement: “Only James Gunn could have conjured up this wild bunch of misfits who captivate your hearts and make you root for…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched an investigation into China’s semiconductor industry for anti-competitive trade practices. A White House statement said the USTR is investigating China for “acts, policies, and practices” that have reduced or eliminated competition in the semiconductor market.The investigation is being conducted under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 to examine trade practices for “basic” semiconductors used in the automotive, medical, infrastructure, aerospace, and defense industries. The White House said Monday that China “routinely” engages in “non-market policies and practices and industry targeting of the semiconductor industry,” which seriously…
If your TV is too slow to stream built-in apps, here’s a decent deal that can solve your problem on the cheap. Roku Streaming Stick 4K is on sale again for $29. This offer will be available for most of the holiday season, and while it’s not the lowest it’s ever been (the dongle previously dropped to $25 towards the end of 2023), it’s comparable to the biggest discount we’ve tracked this year. For reference, Roku typically sells this device for $50, but in recent months it has often been sold for $34 at third-party retailers like Amazon. Either way,…
A group of talented fans have created a native PC port of Star Fox 64 and are calling it Starship. Even better? Technically it’s legal. Harbor Masters, the team behind the project, uses tools to convert original game ROMs into PC executable code, so no Nintendo proprietary code is actually used.This is the same method used to create the native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is still available for download today. This staff member also ported Majora’s Mask and Super Mario 64 using the same conversion tools. There is one big caveat here. To…
Scandal is gripping the comic art world as popular cover artist Ryan Gonzalez faces accusations that he traced another artist’s original work on the variant cover of the upcoming ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #15. The controversy centers on claims that Gonzalez intentionally traced the work of an artist named Nina, who painted the piece as a birthday present for her artist friend Juvie. This is Gonzalez’s side of the story, which was later cited in X as a response to “backlash and violent reactions.” According to all involved, efforts were made to resolve the issue peacefully and offline. However, both Nina and…
Meta is preparing to add a display to its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a report in the Financial Times. These screens could appear on future versions of the device as early as next year. The likely release date is late 2025.The screen will likely be smaller and used to display notifications and responses from Meta’s AI virtual assistant, according to people familiar with Meta’s plans. It’s highly unlikely that the company plans to make this a full mixed reality device for now.To that end, Meta has the recently announced Orion AR glasses, which are still a few years…
One of the most impressive things about Life Sucks is that it feels like a ’90s indie film. It’s not just because much of the action revolves around clerk-style convenience stores, but also because of its ’90s gothic aesthetic, but also because of the kind of vibe that felt so prevalent in that decade. This is because young people have a yearning for iconoclasm. A grumpy boy obsessed with a sexy counterculture girl, a longing connection, and overly confident sidekicks. “Life Sucks” is an indie kids version of a 30-year-old teen comedy.The book was originally published in 2008 and is…
If you recall last year (it likely felt like it was actually a decade ago), I made a big deal about figures and metrics. Those numbers give our lives (or maybe just mine?) a certain level of meaning and structure — we can assign some value if they’re higher or lower than what we want/expect them to be when it’s time for a final count.And, sure, this year I was maybe more busy than ever, and likely wrote as much or even more words than my 2023. But none of that really seems to matter as much. Because I’ve been…
There are way too many online services and subscriptions to keep track of these days, but the flip side is there’s a tool for just about everything. Time is just about up to get a physical gift shipped in time for the holidays, so below we’ve pulled together some of our favorite digital gifts and subscriptions, including time-tested video, music and gaming services as well as tools to clear your mental space and learn new skills. There are also a few subscriptions that provide ongoing, IRL deliveries, if you think your giftee will appreciate the nostalgic charm of a physical…
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they are pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each will continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as its parent company. If Nissan’s Mitsubishi Motors joins, the combined group will become the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, with net assets of up to $50 billion.”Today is a pivotal moment as we begin discussions about a business combination that has the potential to shape the future of our company,” said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida.Integration negotiations are still in the preliminary stages,…