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The Independent reported that thousands of people took to the streets in Dublin to take part in a Halloween parade that did not take place. Why did they do that? It was all because of an AI-generated ad promoting a fake event.The My Spirit Halloween website advertised a completely fabricated McNas Halloween Parade that was scheduled to take place on the streets of Dublin from 7pm to 9pm. News of the parade quickly spread online and even made it into Google’s news rankings.That’s right, thousands of people dressed up in Halloween costumes and stood on the streets for hours waiting…
There are only 28 days until Black Friday, but you can already save big on one of your favorite smart home gadgets as the shopping holiday is unofficially extended until the end of November. Amazon (owner of Blink) is selling a bundle of eight Blink Outdoor 4 cameras for $380 off. Security cameras typically cost $99 each, or $630 in bundles. Now you can get 8 pieces for just $250 or 6 pieces for $180.Blink Outdoor 4 is only a little over a year old. Compared to the previous generation, the 4th generation camera has a wider field of view…
Oni Press presents the first of an intense four-issue ghost story from acclaimed author Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman, Double Walker) and 2024 Apple Award-winning artist and music expert Dave. We announced our latest graphic novel in the issue of PLAGUE HOUSE #1. Chisholm (Miles Davis and the Exploration of Sound) will be in comic shops nationwide in April 2025. In it, an eclectic trio of ghost hunters, Jacob the holy man, Holland the skeptic, and Dell the leader of the believers, explore. In a haunted place, you hope to prove the existence of the undead and exorcise malevolent spirits.…
A new Star Wars show is coming out in about a month. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will premiere on Disney+ in two episodes on December 3rd. The streamer released the latest trailer to prove it.For the uninitiated, it’s a live-action drama set in the same era as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, or about 10 years after the events of Return of the Jedi. We don’t know much about the plot other than that suburban kids find a spaceship and go on an adventure.If you’re reminded of the classic 1980s movie, you’re not alone. All in all, it feels like an…
If you own a Synology NAS drive, you should update your device as soon as possible. As first reported by Wired, a group of Dutch security researchers recently identified a zero-click vulnerability within the Synology Photos app. For the uninitiated, bugs like this allow hackers to compromise your system without the user having to click anything first. To make matters worse, the app comes pre-installed and enabled by default on Synology’s consumer Bee network storage devices. This is also a popular download among users of the company’s DiskStation system.Midnight Blue, the cybersecurity firm that discovered the vulnerability, estimates that millions…
It has been reported that another main character has been cast in the movie “Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow.” Deadline reports that British child actress Eve Ridley will play Lucy Mary Knoll, the narrator of the 2021 comic by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, on which the film is based. Lucy, a young, stoic alien farm girl, convinces the Girl of Steel (played by Millie Alcock in the film) to help her hunt down her father’s killer on a multi-planetary journey together. Get it. Eve Ridley “3 Body Problem” Ridley will be joined by Alcock (House of the Dragon), who plays…
Marvel Comics has released a new MCU variant cover featuring Aubrey Plaza. The cover is Scarlet Witch #7, featuring Rio Plaza from Agatha All Along. This cover is one of many synergistic MCU/Marvel Comics covers. The new cover will be published on December 11th.So what is Scarlet Witch #7 about?Written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Lorenzo Tammetta, Scarlet Witch, Wiccan, Speed, and Amaranthus are trapped in a torturous carnival fun house. Wanda must choose between saving her children and a mysterious new student. But as the power of Amaranth becomes clear, the real question may be who will save…
Wireless food probes are handy on the grill and can be manipulated as needed without navigating a maze of cables. In the case of Meater’s recent offerings, these devices allow you to monitor both the food and the grill’s ambient temperature at the same time. Their usefulness is undeniable, but more than one is often needed to get the job done. For example, you may need to cook steaks at different temperatures or precisely monitor the breasts and thighs of your Thanksgiving turkey. Meater already offers a four-probe option with the Pro XL, but at a price of $349.95, it…
The US presidential election has finally entered its final stage. Ahead of Election Day on November 5th, Engadget looks at where candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the most important technology issues of our time.Since 2008, broadband access in poorer rural areas has been a key issue in election campaigns. Bridging the digital divide was a key element of President Barack Obama’s platform. And while far from perfect, his administration has made significant efforts to expand the country’s fiber-optic infrastructure, free up radio frequencies, and expand access to subsidies for low-income households. Successive administrations have promised to continue…
It’s been a Mac-heavy week! In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman dive into all of Apple’s new M4 hardware: the new iMac, Mac mini and refreshed Macbook Pros. The Mac mini, in particular, looks like it’ll be a huge hit for anyone who needs a simple desktop system. Also, we dive into why Apple is pushing for every Mac to get 16GB of RAM at a minimum. That will benefit all users, even if they don’t care about Apple Intelligence.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you’ve got suggestions or topics you’d like covered…