We’re Split on Batman v Superman, But It Definitely Ain’t a Masterpiece
Actually, not really. But we still have more than one assessment of the movie. The post We’re Split on Batman…
It’s Your Fault Microsoft’s Teen AI Turned Into Such a Jerk
As the incident with Microsoft’s AI chat bot shows, if we want AI to be better, we need to be…
NASA’s New Top Astrobiologist Is Spelunking for Alien Life on Earth
Penny Boston is looking for alien life, which begins in caves on planet Earth. The post NASA’s New Top Astrobiologist…
10 Outstanding Cars That Stole the New York Auto Show
From hyper-efficient sedans to high-performance machines, these are the best cars to see at the New York International Auto Show.…
In Garry Shandling, The World Loses a Comedy Pioneer
The writer and performer turned what could have been a late-night talk-show parody into something much, much deeper. The post…
Take a Trip Through the Wild New World of the Photo-Viz
In a new book out from Gestalten, data-viz guru Nicholas Felton compiles stellar examples of a burgeoning kind of infographic:…
Cape Watch: Batman v Superman Might Bomb, But Have Hope for DC’s Other Flicks
In this week’s superhero movie news roundup we imagine our lives after Batfleck and Superhenry go toe-to-toe. The post Cape…
The Votes Are in: New Zealand Will Keep Its Old Flag
The Union Jack will remain a central element of New Zealand’s flag. The post The Votes Are in: New Zealand…
Here Are Some Force Awakens Deleted Scenes. You’re Welcome
A one-minute preview from the digital download and Blu-ray release shows Kylo Ren in the Millennium Falcon and the escape…
Thank a Man Named Junkie XL for Batman v Superman’s Ominous Sound
Junkie XL started out as a somewhat obscure electronic musician—now he’s at the forefront of of film scoring. Here’s how…