Innovation
SDCC 2025: The Vampire Lestat Press Conference
During San Diego Comic-Con, io9 was invited to a press conference for The Vampire Lestat, the latest Anne Rice Immortal Universe series for AMC. And don’t get it twisted,...
Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Influence on DC?
Zoë Schiffer: Totally. OK. I need to shift us to a new topic because I'm already feeling quite depressed. This one is about outer space. So my first question...
Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Find out at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley...
Crunchyroll is Bringing More Anime to Movie Theaters
The last few years have seen anime movies and premiere episodes take to the big screen and make a ton of money, so Crunchyroll is getting on that with its...
‘Wizard of Oz’ blown up by AI for giant Sphere screen | TechCrunch
The massive Las Vegas venue known as Sphere will be screening its first classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” starting on August 28. And as detailed in a segment...
The Directors of ‘Project Hail Mary’ Explain Why the Movie Is a PC, Not a Mac
Making movies is all about compromises. This actor is unavailable, so you cast someone else. That location is too expensive, so let’s build a set. This shot is impossible,...
What Is Qi2? The Wireless Charging Standard Goes Magnetic
Other improvements Qi2 brings over Qi include wider device compatibility (from tablets to wearables), adaptive charging so chargers can talk to devices to supply the power they need instead...
We Ran Thousands of Miles to Find the Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Stride
Honorable MentionsAs we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of the other shoes we've tested that you might want to consider if...
The ‘Predator’ Dropped In San Diego For a Surprise ‘Badlands’ Experience
Usually, activations at San Diego Comic-Con are announced at least a few weeks in advance. That gives fans an opportunity to prioritize their favorites, map them out, and then...
U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules | TechCrunch
A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start...
