Scientists Recreate the Melting ‘Diamond Rain’ of Neptune and Uranus. It May Help Fusion Power
Gizmodoby Matthew Phelan·21 Aug 2026
Under their thin upper atmospheres, our solar system neighbors Neptune and Uranus are literally raining diamonds in their high-pressure, high-temperature, middle atmospheres.
No, AirPods With Cameras Aren’t Smart Glasses for Your Ears
Gizmodoby James Pero·21 Aug 2026
It’s been a big week for Apple leaks, and arguably at the center of all that is a forthcoming pair of AirPods. Not just any AirPods, though—AirPods with cameras.
RayNeo's New Smart Glasses Are Taking the Cameraless Route
Gizmodoby James Pero·21 Aug 2026
Most companies making smart glasses are chasing Meta and its lineup of Ray-Ban and first-party smart glasses—but some are trying for a different path.
ChatGPT’s Mac App Can Now Control iMessage, Which Apple Probably Won’t Like
Gizmodoby Tom McKay·21 Aug 2026
OpenAI has introduced a feature that taps directly into Apple’s iMessage app via ChatGPT, which is probably not going to go down well with the gang in Cupertino.
Netflix's Anime NYC Line Up Is Ridiculously Stacked
Gizmodoby Isaiah Colbert·21 Aug 2026
Typically, when a streamer announces new anime shows for a given season, they take a shotgun approach, where quantity trumps quality. Netflix has proven to be an exception to that trend.
There's Life Before Watching 'Bone Tomahawk,' and Then There's Life After Watching 'Bone Tomahawk'
Gizmodoby Isaiah Colbert·20 Aug 2026
On a lark, I recently decided to put on Bone Tomahawk, starring the incomparable Kurt Russell, making the grave mistake of judging a book by its cover, or more aptly, a film by its poster.
Dave Bautista Is Kratos in 'God of War'
Gizmodoby Germain Lussier·20 Aug 2026
The rumors are becoming a reality. Earlier this summer, actor Ryan Hurst tore his bicep on the set of God of War, in which he played the lead role of Kratos.
Bruce Campbell Has Been Retired as Ash for a While, Actually
Gizmodoby Germain Lussier·20 Aug 2026
Here’s a story that’s not particularaly groovy. Earlier this week, new reports spread that actor Bruce Campbell was done playing Ash Williams, his iconic character from the Evil Dead franchise.
Grok Is Having a Hard Time
Gizmodoby Tom McKay·20 Aug 2026
xAI’s Grok chatbot began spitting out gibberish this week in response to direct queries, TechCrunch reported.
Bigfoot-Like Ancient Apes Might Have Been Closer to Humans Than We Realize
Gizmodoby Matthew Phelan·20 Aug 2026
Decades of paleontological work across southern China exploded into a wave of serious interest in famous cryptids, like Yeti and Bigfoot, after zoologist Wladimir Tschernezky first published his...
Republicans Turn to Elon Musk and AI Super PACs for a Bailout Ahead of Midterms
Gizmodoby Matt Novak·20 Aug 2026
This week, Axios obtained a memo written by the National Republican Senatorial Committee that talks about the party’s struggle in Ohio as the Democrats use AI data centers against the Republican...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Composer Explains the Show's Two Big Needle Drops
Gizmodoby Cheryl Eddy·20 Aug 2026
A lot has been made about how A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cleverly used the iconic Game of Thrones-House of the Dragon theme music.
A Tennessee Hospital's Drug Mix-Up Has Left at Least One Woman Paralyzed
Gizmodoby Ed Cara·20 Aug 2026
A drug mix-up at a hospital in Tennessee has led to some tragic consequences for several patients.
Waymo Is Bringing Chinese EVs to American Streets
Gizmodoby Bruce Gil·20 Aug 2026
If you’re in the United States and want to ride in a Chinese EV, one of the easiest ways may be to call a Waymo.
There's an UNO World Championship Next Month and We're Totally Going to Enter
Gizmodoby Tom Hawking·20 Aug 2026
Look, your fancy collectible card games are all very well, and I’m saying this as someone who was once amongst the Top 100 ranked Gwent players in Oceania—but there’s a timeless appeal to card...
These Transistors Engineered With Bacteria Are Literally Alive, if a Little Slow
Gizmodoby Gayoung Lee·20 Aug 2026
At its core, a lot of modern technology depends on relatively simple patterns to receive and relay information.
'Wonder Man' Cancelation 'Deserves Some Study,' Says Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Gizmodoby Jen Lennon·20 Aug 2026
In early July, Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II nabbed an Emmy nomination for his turn as Simon Williams, an actor who has to hide his real superpowers as he auditions for the lead role in an...
Former Spirit Employees Aren’t Happy About Its AI Deal With Google
Gizmodoby Webb Wright·20 Aug 2026
The late Spirit Airlines, which shut down all operations earlier this year after filing for bankruptcy for a second time, agreed on Friday to give Google a vast trove of its company records for...
The Best Tech and Gear for Back to School 2026
Gizmodoby Raymond Wong, Kyle Barr, James Pero, and Matt Wille·20 Aug 2026
Going back to school can be fun if you can get past the thought of homework, exams, and crabby teachers and faculty. Fun because you can buy new tech and gear to get you through the semester.
Fuhgeddaboudit: San Francisco Loses Tech Talent Crown to Communist Hell Hole
Gizmodoby AJ Dellinger·20 Aug 2026
The right-wing Big Tech executives saw an exodus on the horizon, saying talent would start fleeing the Bay Area because of the state’s progressive policies.
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