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The 40 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now
Materialists, Eddington, and Elf are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him
YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.

Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.

The Hard-Left Shooters Leading a Gun Culture Revolution
Earlier this year, I attended a shooting competition for queer, often trans, very online misfits. Then Charlie Kirk was killed.

A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong
In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously.

Activists Are Using Fortnite to Fight Back Against ICE
Players are role-playing ICE raids in Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto to prepare for real-world situations.

Baby Steps Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men
The walking simulator, launching September 23 on PlayStation and Steam, stars a jobless 35-year-old “privileged, white male” whose pride stops him from getting help.

Hades II Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month
Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.

Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles.

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now
I Love LA, The Seduction, and It: Welcome to Derry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.

The 44 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Frankenstein, The Twits, and A House of Dynamite are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

The 44 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
The Witcher, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

The 27 Best Movies on Apple TV Right Now
Come See Me in the Good Light, Highest 2 Lowest, and The Lost Bus are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.

25 Great Tech Books to Gift (or Keep for Yourself)
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.

The Mathematician Who Tried to Convince the Catholic Church of Two Infinities
In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor believed his new theory could help the Church understand the infinite nature of the divine. He miscalculated.

Elon Musk Really Doesn't Get The Lord of the Rings
Musk has recently used Tolkien references to push anti-immigration messaging, as has the Department of Homeland security. They've got it all backwards.

How KPop Demon Hunters Star EJAE Topped the Charts
Kids everywhere know her voice—if not her name. WIRED talks to the former SM trainee about her rise to global superstardom with her hit song “Golden.”
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