A ballet of blood and 3D printing: Behind the visual effects of The Midnight Sky

The debut ofThe Midnight Skyon Netflix might be one of the quietest premieres of George Clooney’s career, with the sci-fi drama arriving on the streaming service shortly after a pandemic-limited theatrical release. Despite that lack of buzz, the gripping, atmospheric film was named one of the year’s best movies by the National Board of Review and is nominated for an Academy Award for its breathtaking visual effects. The Midnight Skyis directed by Clooney and has the actor portray a terminally ill scientist who must embark on a dangerous journey through the Arctic Circle to let a returning spacecraft know the Earth is no longer habitable due to a recent global catastrophe....

July 30, 2025 · 11 min · 2135 words · Lindsey Patterson

Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air

Now and then, a notebook is released that’s aimed at accomplishing a singular purpose. For Acer’s Swift 7, that’s to bethe world’s thinnest notebook, and it’s certainlyverythin. Whether that’s a good thing depends entirely on what you’re looking for in a notebook. Of course, the Swift 7 also doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s pitted against a host of alternatives running a number of operating systems, and therecent MacBook Airwas just reintroduced for MacOS fans....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Mandy Hardin

Amazon to build $120M facility at Kennedy for internet-from-space project

Amazon has a bold plan to take on SpaceX’s internet-from-space Starlink service, but there’s plenty of preparation work to be done before it can begin commercial operations. Like Starlink, Amazon’s Project Kuiper service will be powered by several thousand small satellites in low-Earth orbit designed to provide fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Moving toward its goal, the company recently announced thatit will invest $120 millionin a satellite-processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Robin Wright

AMD may finally launch what we’ve all been waiting for later this year

AMD’s big CES 2024 reveals left some fans wanting more. The company announced the expansion of its existing Ryzen 7000X3D desktop CPUs, Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs, and new RX 7000 mobile GPUs. Team Red also revealed the Ryzen 8000G series lineup of desktop APUs with built-in graphics. It sounds like a lot, but the anticipated Zen 5 architecture was missing. The good news is that the first wave of AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs sounds like it’s being prepared for a possible launch later this year....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · David Chapman

AMD’s new tool compares its GPUs to Nvidia’s, but there’s a catch

AMD has just launched its new GPU Comparison Tool, which is aimed at being a quick and easy way to determine which graphics card might be best for you based on your gaming needs. The tool gives you insight into the performance of nearly all of thebest GPUsfrom both AMD and Nvidia. However, a closer look at the tool raises questions as to how legit it is. AMD’s new toolis simple to navigate and free to use, so you can check it out if you’d like to see the results for yourself....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Kim Levine

AngryReactions returns from TikTok hiatus with insane body transformation

AngryReactions returns from TikTok hiatus with insane body transformation TikTok star iamoneya, formerly known as AngryReactions, has returned from an extended hiatus to show off his weight loss accomplishment. Oneya Johnson spent years spreading positivity onTikTok, becoming one of the most beloved creators as he amassed almost 30M followers on the app. Back in February 2024, he wasarrested and charged with Domestic Violence. He stepped away from the platform during that time, butreturned the following month to reveal the case was dismissed....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Jennifer Nunez

Below Deck star Camille Lamb slams “disgusting” man harassing her on street

Below Deck star Camille Lamb slams “disgusting” man harassing her on street Below Deck starCamille Lambhas confronted and now called out a “disgusting” stranger who was stalking her on the street. Lamb,who rose to fame after her appearance on Below Deck Season 10, shared the suspicious and unsettling experience onInstagram, speaking of how an unidentified man appeared to follow her in a silver car. Praising herself for being “very observant” and “very much a spy in another life,” Lamb spoke of her efforts to deter the stranger by simply confronting him....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Madison Miller

Birds of Prey: Everything we know about Margot Robbie’s return as Harley Quinn

Now that Warner Bros. Pictures has found success withAquaman,Wonder Woman, andShazam!, the outlook is a little brighter forBirds of Prey, the live-action feature that brings backSuicide Squadactress Margot Robbie as the derangedHarley Quinn. Otherwise known asBirds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One HarleyQuinn), the film teams Robbie’s Harley Quinn with a group of female heroes and villains from the DC Comics universe. The eighth film in the DC Extended Universe,Birds of Preyis scheduled to hit theaters June 09, 2025....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Penny Rodriguez

Breakthrough A.I.-powered stethoscope diagnoses pneumonia like a robot doctor

Pneumonia, an acute respiratory condition which affects the lungs, kills millions of people around the world each year. This includes 16 percent of all children who die under the age of five. It’s particularly devastating in parts of the world without the necessary trained doctors and required medical equipment, such as X-ray machines, to treat it effectively. Couldreinventing the stethoscopehelp? Researchers from Johns Hopkins University think so. Spinning off to form the startupSonavi Labs, they have developed an updated version of this core piece of medical equipment which hasremained largely unchangedsince the 1800s, boasting some smart, cutting-edge additions....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Melissa Brown

CDC says THC cartridges are likely behind vaping deaths and illnesses

While counterfeit THC cartridges havelong been suspectedas the main culprit behind a rash of vaping-related lung illnesses and at least 12 deaths, it wasn’t until Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publicly put the blame for the outbreak on THC products. The agency says that 77% of the now 805 “confirmed and probable” cases of lung damage linked to e-cigarettes involved people using either THC or both THC and nicotine vaping products....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Megan Chapman

Code Vein 2 features more weapons, a motorcycle, and even some time travel

When the firstCode Veinlaunched in 2019, the Soulslike genre was wide open. There had been plenty of attempts made to build on FromSoftware’s popular action RPGs, but the field was so slim that the idea of a Soulslike with an anime aesthetic felt entirely unique. That’s not so much the case in 2025, a year that has already brought usThe First Berserker: Khazan, which means that the upcomingCode Vein 2will need to work twice as hard to stand out this time around....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Daniel Hampton

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1 recap – A huge death and a big change

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1 recap – A huge death and a big change Daredevil: Born AgainEpisode 1 doesn’t pullanypunches. Its opening sequence is incredibly brutal, kicking off Matt Murdock’s next story with a death that “crosses a line.” At the end ofDaredevilSeason 3 onNetflix, everything seemed…sort ofright with the world. Matt, Foggy, and Karen were back together again, Wilson Fisk was arrested, and Benjamin Poindexter became Bullseye after his back was broken (okay that bit isn’t ideal)....

July 30, 2025 · 11 min · 2341 words · Andrew Nelson

Death Note's Entire Plot Has One Simple Reason For Starting That Most Fans Missed

Summary Death Notehas one of the most fast-moving and unique storylines in anime,capturing viewers' attention spans effortlessly with a whirlwind of mystery. When Ryuk, a Shinigami who lives in another realm, drops a Death Note journal, it falls into the human world. Light Yagami, an ordinary high school student, gets his hands on the book and chaos quickly ensues as he devotes himself to wiping out every criminal in the world using the book’s deadly powers....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Jesse Petty