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Wait, So When *Is* ‘Starfleet Academy’ Set, Anyway?

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James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 18:11 EDT

We know the new 'Star Trek' show is set in the 32nd century, but lining it up with 'Discovery' requires a Trekkie-amount of overthinking. Read more ›

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Automakers Could Take A Big Hit Because Of An AI-Induced Chip Shortage

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Zac Estrada @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 17:54 EDT

Is AI proliferation making your next car suck? Read more ›

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Automakers Could Take A Big Hit Because Of An AI-Induced Chip Shortage

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Mike Pearl @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 17:50 EDT

Is AI proliferation making your next car suck? Read more ›

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Anthropic CEO Worries Humanity May Not be ‘Mature’ Enough for Advanced AI

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AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 17:10 EDT

When has that ever stopped us? Read more ›

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Rian Johnson Shares His Preferred Vision for the Future of ‘Star Wars’

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 17:00 EDT

'The Last Jedi' director thinks the galaxy far, far away should pass to a new generation. Read more ›

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TikTok’s New US Owners Are Off to a Very Rocky Start

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Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 16:55 EDT

Thousands of American TikTok users have reported having issues with the app this past weekend. Read more ›

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Nordic Equestrian Project Asks Horses if They Want Blankets or Not

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Margherita Bassi @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 16:45 EDT

Researchers have taught horses to communicate their preferences with symbols. Read more ›

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Tim Cook Attends White House Screening of ‘Melania’ Movie, Prompts Calls for Apple Boycott

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Matt Novak @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 16:30 EDT

The Apple CEO doesn't seem shy about getting cozy with the Trump regime. Read more ›

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‘Fallout’ Will Close Out Season 2 With Early Episode Drops

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Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 16:10 EDT

The Prime Video series shifts to Tuesday releases starting this week. Read more ›

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What If Cancer Holds the Key to New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 16:00 EDT

Scientists have found a possible explanation for why cancer patients are less likely to develop Alzheimer's. Read more ›

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Brutal Winter Storm Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power. How Long Will Outages Last?

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Ellyn Lapointe @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 15:45 EDT

With no end to the frigid temperatures in sight, people across the Southeastern U.S. may be unable to heat their homes for several days. Read more ›

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34 Volunteers From Around the World Will Help NASA Track the Artemis 2 Mission

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 15:30 EDT

The list includes volunteers ranging from amateur radio enthusiasts to commercial service providers. Read more ›

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‘Looney Tunes’ Has Found a New Home: Turner Classic Movies

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Justin Carter @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 15:10 EDT

TCM will celebrate the shorts' arrival with a marathon starring Bugs Bunny. Read more ›

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Tech Workers Demand CEOs Use Their ‘Leverage’ to End ICE Violence

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Ece Yildirim @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 14:55 EDT

Big tech helped get us into this situation. Workers want it to help get us out, starting with canceling ICE contracts. Read more ›

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Android 17 Might Copy the Worst Thing About iOS 26

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James Pero @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 14:50 EDT

You probably already know what it is. Read more ›

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We Finally Know When SpaceX Might Fly the Biggest Version of Starship Yet

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Passant Rabie @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 14:30 EDT

The megarocket's highly-anticipated 12th test flight is tentatively scheduled for early March. Read more ›

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LLM Brainrot Is Here: Grokipedia Is Starting to Show Up in ChatGPT Citations

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Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 14:20 EDT

GPT-5.2 is "learning" from Musk’s AI-generated version of Wikipedia. Read more ›

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Lego’s New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set Celebrates the Dark Lord Himself

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James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 14:10 EDT

Lego's ventures into Middle-earth are coming along more often—and at lower prices. Read more ›

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Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Megacity Runs Into Dilemma: Why Build Housing When You Can Build a Data Center?

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AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 13:40 EDT

The Line is shrinking. Read more ›

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Listening to Music With Beat-Based Stimulation Could Help Reduce Anxiety, Researchers Find

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Ed Cara @ Gizmodo · 01/26/2026 13:30 EDT

Just 24 minutes of music paired with auditory simulation seemed to significantly reduce people's anxiety symptoms. Read more ›

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