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Indiana Jones Exists in the ‘Shrinking’ Universe, But Who Plays Him?

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 13:00 EDT

The latest episode of the Apple TV show gave Harrison Ford a very meta moment, and we loved it. Read more ›

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Federal Reserve Says Prediction Markets Are a Valuable Tool for Policymakers

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Rhett Jones @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 12:55 EDT

If you're not a Federal Reserve economist, you should probably still be wary of Kalshi. Read more ›

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The New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 12:11 EDT

Andrew Stanton wrote and directed the latest in Pixar's much-loved animated franchise, starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and series newcomer Greta Lee. Read more ›

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CT Scans Reveal Gruesome Details of Inca Child Sacrifices

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Margherita Bassi @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 12:10 EDT

New research investigates the centuries-old remains of sacrificial victims recovered from volcanoes in Peru. Read more ›

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‘Starfleet Academy’ Gives Its Kids (and Itself) the Grace to Find Their Own Path

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James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 12:00 EDT

'Ko'Zeine' puts the spotlight on the overachievers of its cadet cast, and in doing so, takes the opportunity to relieve itself from the weight of its own expectations. Read more ›

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The US Is Working on a Site to Help Europeans Bypass Content Bans on Hate Speech: Report

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Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 11:55 EDT

The online portal is set be hosted at Freedom.gov. Read more ›

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Italy’s Iconic Lovers’ Arch Collapsed—Ironically—on Valentine’s Day

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Gayoung Lee @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 11:30 EDT

The beloved attraction fell victim to a recent surge in destructive storms that have ravaged southern Italy. Read more ›

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Nintendo’s Adorable Wooden Amiibos Will Hook Kids on Mario Even Earlier

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Kyle Barr @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 11:15 EDT

Nintendo has a slew of new early childhood toys, plus an app that harkens back to the N64. Read more ›

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Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 11:00 EDT

For the first time, scientists were able to directly detect upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris. Read more ›

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‘House of the Dragon’ Teases an Absolutely Scorching Season 3

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 11:00 EDT

HBO returns to Westeros this June with a new installment in the war-torn 'Game of Thrones' prequel. Read more ›

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It’s Not Just Your Screens: Why So Many People Suddenly Need Reading Glasses

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 10:25 EDT

A new study suggests that dim lighting may be the underlying reason behind the surge in nearsightedness. Read more ›

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The ‘Doctor Who’ TV Movie Is Getting the Remaster It Deserves

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James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 10:00 EDT

As Paul McGann's debut as the eighth Doctor turns 30 this year, the BBC is celebrating in style. Read more ›

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The ‘Sonic’ Movies Have Found Their Amy Rose

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Gordon Jackson @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 09:00 EDT

Plus, could the new 'Mario' movie include a wild Nintendo crossover? Read more ›

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Is a Huge Hulu Hit

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 08:00 EDT

Director Dan Trachtenberg notched the streamer’s biggest movie debut since another Trachtenberg-directed ‘Predator’ entry: 2022’s ‘Prey.’ Read more ›

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AI-Generated Passwords Are Apparently Quite Easy to Crack

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AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 07:00 EDT

LLMs like to repeat themselves, which isn't great for password creation. Read more ›

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How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Nailed Dunk’s Nightmarish Trial by Combat

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 07:00 EDT

Showrunner Ira Parker and director Owen Harris explain how they made 'In the Name of the Mother' a brutally immersive experience. Read more ›

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A Simple Blood Test Could Eventually Tell You When Alzheimer’s Is Coming

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Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · 02/19/2026 05:00 EDT

WashU researchers have created a model that can seemingly predict a person's symptoms of Alzheimer's within a few years. Read more ›

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This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible

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Gayoung Lee @ Gizmodo · 02/18/2026 19:00 EDT

The galaxy is unusually dim and appears to be held together by invisible mass—dark matter. Read more ›

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Tom Noonan, Frankenstein of ‘The Monster Squad,’ Dies at 74

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 02/18/2026 18:00 EDT

He also starred in 'Last Action Hero,' 'RoboCop 2,' 'Heat,' and 'Manhunter.' Read more ›

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Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed

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Matt Novak @ Gizmodo · 02/18/2026 17:41 EDT

At least two people accompanying Mark Zuckerberg to court on Wednesday wore the AI glasses. Read more ›

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