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Explosion Rocks SpaceX’s Test of Water Deluge System Ahead of Starship Launch

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 17:05 EDT

The company is still working out some kinks through ongoing tests of the pressurized water system. Read more ›

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Utah’s New Age Verification Law Targeting VPNs Takes Effect This Week

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Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 16:55 EDT

Privacy advocates warn Utah’s new law targeting VPN loopholes in age verification systems could set an unworkable precedent. Read more ›

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Meta and TikTok Are Getting Your Data From State Healthcare Sites: Report

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AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 16:40 EDT

Nothing is sacred. Read more ›

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Christopher Nolan Looks Lost in This Glorious New Image From ‘The Odyssey’

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 16:00 EDT

Remember 'Where's Waldo?' Get ready to play 'Where's Nolan?' Read more ›

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The Steam Controller Is Already Sold Out

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Kyle Barr @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 15:45 EDT

Will that demand for easy, couch-based PC gaming transfer to the Steam Machine? Read more ›

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Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Accuses ‘Victimized’ Crypto Billionaire of Defamation

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Kyle Torpey @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 15:40 EDT

Justin Sun was once one of the biggest supporters of Trump's crypto agenda. Read more ›

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Thermos Recalls Over 8 Million Bottles After Reports of ‘Permanent Vision Loss’

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Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 15:20 EDT

The products are missing a key pressure relief mechanism, according to Thermos. Read more ›

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We Know What Part of ‘Star Wars’ George Lucas’ Museum Will Focus On

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 15:00 EDT

The exhibit is called 'Star Wars in Motion' and will focus on vehicles across the first six films in the saga. Read more ›

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New Research Shows How the Earliest Humans Got Their Meat

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Gayoung Lee @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 15:00 EDT

The findings highlight the nuanced ways in which early humans kept themselves well-fed. Read more ›

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Oil Prices Surge After Iran Hits UAE Oil Facility With Drone and US Sinks 6 Iranian Boats

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Matt Novak @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 14:35 EDT

The U.S. is encouraging ships to travel through the Strait of Hormuz which is still a risky proposition. Read more ›

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This AI-Powered Talking C-3PO Head Lets You Feel What It’s Like to Be R2-D2

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Tom Hawking @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 14:20 EDT

Now you too can sputter and bleep in response. Read more ›

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Surprise: A Lot of People Streamed ‘Star Wars’ for May 4 Last Year

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 14:15 EDT

'Andor' was the top title in 2025 amid its acclaimed second season—followed by some surprising and not-so-surprising movie choices. Read more ›

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Musk Seemingly Tried to Strong-Arm a Settlement Out of OpenAI Before Trial

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AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 13:40 EDT

"By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so it will be." Read more ›

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Hot Toys’ New Ahsoka Figure Is Weird for All the Wrong Reasons

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James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 13:33 EDT

Sometimes things don't need the live-action treatment. Read more ›

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Watch NASA’s Supersonic Jet Pull Off Some Sweet Maneuvers in Recent Test

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 12:20 EDT

The X-59 soared over California’s Mojave desert as it prepares for quiet supersonic flight. Read more ›

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GameStop Wants to Take on Amazon With $56 Billion Bid for eBay

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Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 12:10 EDT

The struggling video game retailer says its stores could help fulfill orders and authenticate collectibles sold on eBay. Read more ›

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The 25 Genre Films We’re Most Excited for This Summer

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 12:00 EDT

Superheroes, horror, animation, aliens, and more—it's going to be a fun summer at the movies. Read more ›

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Hantavirus Outbreak Hits Cruise Ship. Here’s What You Should Know

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Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 11:20 EDT

Though cases of hantavirus are often deadly, it doesn't spread easily between people. Read more ›

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Leaks Show First Look at Sony’s Absurdly Expensive New Wireless Headphones

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James Pero @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 11:15 EDT

These might be an AirPods Max 2 killer. Read more ›

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Scientists Identify Another Contributor to Global Warming—and It’s Everywhere

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Ellyn Lapointe @ Gizmodo · 05/04/2026 11:00 EDT

Researchers found that airborne microplastics trap nearly one-fifth as much heat as black carbon. Read more ›

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