MAGA Trolls Obsessed With Renaming Lake Ontario on Wikipedia After Trump's Declaration
Gizmodoby Matt Novak·28 Aug 2026
The Wikipedia entry for Lake Ontario became a battleground for the dumbest culture war of the month on Thursday as supporters of President Donald Trump repeatedly tried to rename the entry as Lake...
Adria Arjona Would Love to Return to the 'Star Wars' Universe
Gizmodoby Germain Lussier·28 Aug 2026
One small thing kept the end of Andor from being incredibly sad. Star Wars fans know that, at the end of the show, Cassian Andor goes off and goes on an adventure that ends in his death.
'Star Trek' Aims to Set a World Record for Vulcan Salutes on 'Star Trek' Day
Gizmodoby Cheryl Eddy·28 Aug 2026
The 60th anniversary of Star Trek arrives September 8, marking the date the show debuted back in 1966.
‘Dark Matter’ Expands Its World and Emotional Depth in Season 2
Gizmodoby Cheryl Eddy·28 Aug 2026
Dark Matter getting a second season was a pleasant surprise. Season one followed Blake Crouch’s acclaimed novel quite closely from start to finish, leaving an open road if the story were to...
More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own 'One Piece Heroines' Style Spin-Offs
Gizmodoby Isaiah Colbert·27 Aug 2026
Watching shonen anime is similar to viewing the world through a magnifying glass. The moment you peer beyond the rim, the world outside of its confines becomes harder to perceive.
Google, OpenAI and Over 100 Companies Call for More Action on AI-Driven Cyberattacks
Gizmodoby Bruce Gil·27 Aug 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more than 100 other companies and organizations are calling for a major push to defend against cyber threats powered by the most advanced AI models that, somewhat...
Asus ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar Review: Sorry, Did You Say Something?
Gizmodoby James Pero·27 Aug 2026
In a perfect world, I would game headset-free, my nonexistent hair flowing in the nonexistent wind inside my apartment.
Here's What Happens in Netflix's 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Extended Look
Gizmodoby Tom Hawking·27 Aug 2026
“Might not feel like it, but these are your glory days. The salad years, y’know? Nothing is gonna beat who you are now. You can’t see all the fucked up shit that’s looming on the horizon.
Nevertheless, OpenAI Persists With New Always-On Agent
Gizmodoby AJ Dellinger·27 Aug 2026
Would you trust an AI agent to do work on your behalf while you get some rest? OpenAI is apparently betting that you will, because the company is reportedly working on a persistent, always-on...
The Creator of 'Squid Game' Is Making a Sinister Sci-Fi Movie
Gizmodoby Germain Lussier·27 Aug 2026
How do you follow up one of the most twisted, successful TV shows in recent history? Well, by making an equally twisted sci-fi movie, of course.
President Trump's Love of Tariffs Comes Into Conflict With His Love of Data Centers
Gizmodoby Ece Yildirim·27 Aug 2026
Since returning to office in early 2025, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs that have disrupted nearly every sector of the global economy.
Archaeologists Found a 1,300-Year-Old Viking Dress, and the Reason It Survived Is Surprising
Gizmodoby Gayoung Lee·27 Aug 2026
In many ways, archaeology is a race against the passage of time. Metals rust, organics degrade, fabrics unravel—and often rot, too, which means that it’s nearly impossible for clothing to last...
The Fight Over Whether the 'Humankind 2' Trailer Is Slop Is Its Own Kind of AI Damage
Gizmodoby Tom Hawking·27 Aug 2026
Spotting videos made by generative AI used to be as simple as counting the fingers of the people depicted.
Reconstructed Satellite Images Show How Close D-Day Came to Disaster
Gizmodoby Matthew Phelan·27 Aug 2026
Three separate teams of meteorologists worked in secrecy on the high-stakes weather forecasts required for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Hugging Face Wants You to Stop Worrying and Love This Adorable Robot Duck
Gizmodoby AJ Dellinger·27 Aug 2026
For whatever reason, all of Silicon Valley has decided the ultimate achievement in robotics is the humanoid form. Not sure why; get past the age of 30 and tell me your body is well designed.
Scalpers Ate the Special Edition Xbox Series X25 Alive
Gizmodoby Kyle Barr·27 Aug 2026
The admittedly epic and extremely green Xbox Series X25 special edition console sold out within minutes of being available online Thursday.
Whoop's New Meridian Band Makes an Expensive Wearable Even More So
Gizmodoby Ian Carlos Campbell·27 Aug 2026
Whoop’s wearables are designed to maximize the amount of data they collect, so much so that the company built an optional battery that can top up your Whoop without taking it off.
Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Spiking This Week
Gizmodoby Kyle Torpey·27 Aug 2026
Bitcoin is experiencing an epic rebound. After falling to a low of about $62,650 on Aug. 16, the cryptocurrency climbed to roughly $80,000 this week, putting the rally from that recent bottom at...
Stephen King's Lovecraft Homage 'Crouch End' Is Coming to Prime Video
Gizmodoby Cheryl Eddy·27 Aug 2026
As Prime Video gears up for Mike Flanagan’s Carrie in the fall, another Stephen King series has just been announced by the streamer.
Americans Can Now Add Metal to Their Food From the Comfort of Their Own Grill
Gizmodoby Matt Novak·27 Aug 2026
Americans are finding metal in a variety of their foods this summer, from baked spaghetti to ice cream to sourdough bread.
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