The Untold Story of ILM, a Titan That Forever Changed Film
The Untold Story of ILM, a Titan That Forever Changed Film
The definitive oral history of ILM, the special effects powerhouse that revolutionized moviemaking and changed entertainment forever.Read MoreThe $50 Million Movie Here De-Aged Tom Hanks With Generative AIAs Hollywood studios, actors, and writers wrangle over the use of AI in films, a major new release has fully embraced it.Benj Edwards, Ars TechnicaThe 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right NowThe Legend of Vox Machina, The Boys, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Inside a Firewall Vendor's 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its DevicesSophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.Piece by Piece Director Morgan Neville Will Never Use AI AgainBack in 2021, Morgan Neville thought using AI to recreate the late Anthony Bourdain’s voice would be an interesting Easter egg in his documentary. He ended up being a canary in Hollywood’s AI coal mine.In Pews Across America, Evangelicals Are Told That God Wants Donald TrumpThe weekend before the election, one Pennsylvania pastor told congregants that hosting Elon Musk weeks earlier was “phenomenal.” In Nevada, another dressed as a garbageman while urging his flock to vote Trump.The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a ComebackThe GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity Are Promoting Scientific Racism in Search ResultsThe web’s biggest AI-powered search engines are featuring the widely debunked idea that white people are genetically superior to other races.Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to WingdingsPlus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy.A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy TheoriesA disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons.These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and SaferFor the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and S Are on Sale Now, but Should You Buy?A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024?