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Like the Cruel Universe, it’s never too late to get into science fiction. The fourth issue of EC Comics and Oni Press’ anthology series is back. Multiple political narratives emerge in time for the big election. Enjoy sci-fi horror in another good issue through four stories.Opening this anthology issue is “By the Book” by Matt Vose and Daniel Irizarry, which features the war against aliens in American cities. This is a twist on Superman’s origin, where an alien grows inside us and decides to become president. This divides people, especially when aliens come from the stars and live in Columbus,…

The X block button has been changed. Currently, blocked users can see posts from accounts that have blocked them, but they still cannot interact with those accounts. You also can’t follow users or send messages.X previously said it was making this change because it allows users to view and interact with already blocked accounts by switching to an unblocked account. X also says the new feature will “improve transparency,” since blocking in the traditional way can be used to share or hide harmful or personal information about the person you’ve blocked. He also said that it would be possible.Experts on…

Proton’s latest VPN app will be one of the first to run natively on Windows ARM PCs, the company announced. Proton says the new app, built in collaboration with Microsoft by the same team that developed the encrypted Proton Mail service, promises “best-in-class security and privacy” on Windows ARM devices. That’s what it means.The ARM app offers the same functionality as the x86 version and natively supports Proton VPN’s core security and privacy features. Native support typically means that x86 apps load and run a little faster than x86 apps running on Windows 11’s emulator, but improved security is the…

As a long-time Mint user, I was frustrated to say the least when news broke at the end of 2023 that Intuit would shut Mint down. I, like millions of others, enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management.So I set out to find a Mint alternative in the wake of its disappointing demise. I gave Credit Karma, Intuit’s other financial app, a try but found it to be a…

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Grindr. According to Bloomberg, the agency argues that its return-to-office (RTO) mandate, which limits remote work and effectively requires many workers to relocate, was an attempt to fend off unionization efforts. According to the Communications Workers of America (CWA), about 80 of Grindr’s 178 employees left as a result of last year’s RTO request.NLRB’s Legal Advisory Office accused Grindle retaliated to workers who tried to organize and violated the Labor Law. According to Bloomberg, the authorities claim that the company has rejected the union’s approval and union negotiations, which…

Last week, the Hasbro Marvel team unveiled new products in the Marvel Legends series, inspired by Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World, at MCM Comic Con in London. The company announced several new products, including Captain America, Red Hulk, and Marvel creations. Falcon. These are available for pre-order now at Hasbro Pulse and Fan Channel retailers. In addition, Hasbro is introducing Captain America, Deluxe Captain America, and Red Hulk from Marvel Studios’ Titan Hero Series, as well as Hulk Captain America’s Flight Mode, Flight Vision Mask, and NERF Skyshot. Introduced new products for kids and kids at…

Have you ever started a show, stopped it mid-season, and struggled to get back into it because you didn’t know exactly where you stopped watching or what was going on? Amazon might be able to help you. I don’t know. The company just released a new tool for Prime Video that uses AI to generate personalized summaries.X-Ray Recaps uses generative AI to create “short, easy-to-digest summaries” of entire TV seasons, single episodes, or portions of episodes. They’re all personalized, so your summary will show up to the “exact moment you’re watching.” The company promises details such as “short text excerpts…

There are two universal truths in today’s rapidly changing comics industry. The first is that Dogman has once again become the defining comic of our time. Second, more people are reading manga and webtoons (aka vertical scrolling comics) than ever before. Therefore, we at Comics Beat have decided to embark on a new venture called Beat’s Bizarre Adventure. Each week, three writers recommend their favorite books and series from Japan, Korea, and other countries. This week brings us Tokyo Death Game, more vampires, and of course actors. Alice in modern country Writer/Artist: Aso HaroTranslation and adaptation: Jonah Mayahara MillerArt and…

Bad news for those who thought a streaming version of Choose Your Own Adventure was in the future. The Verge reports that Netflix will remove much of its interactive content.The platform currently has 24 “interactive specials” listed, but only four of them will remain after December 1st. Fortunately, these are the only four that most people have heard of. “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Vicar,” “Ranveer vs. Wilde with Bear Grylls,” and “You vs. Wilde” are all still available to stream.The same cannot be said for specials based on Carmen Sandiego, Boss Baby, and Puss in…

Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option to buy for someone special (or yourself) when Black Friday’s early tech sales start. One notable model in the sale is the JBL Clip 5, which has dropped to an all-time low of $50. 30 yen off the regular price.We often recommend JBL products in our buying guides, including the best portable Bluetooth speakers and the best travel gifts. These are generally durable devices, offering enough capacity for the beach or barbecue, for example (but avoid using them on public transport if you don’t want to risk the wrath of your fellow…