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From 'Orwell 2 2 5' to 'Frankenstein': TIFF's Films on Power, Creation, and Survival Are a Warning

WIRED

From to: TIFF's Films on Power, Creation, and Survival Are a Warning These are WIRED's picks for some of the most urgent and unsettling films from the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival. Some of the most urgent films at this year's Toronto International Film Festival aren't here to soothe. Together,,, and play like sizzle reels of caution, and at their best, they're award-worthy symbols of alarm. These films, the first two of which are documentaries, don't just entertain--they confront fractured humanity, closeness and distance under Israel's siege of Gaza, and a creation we've set loose, growing beyond our control. That's the one muscle of film--to interrogate rather than facilitate.



Lawmakers call to remove Charlie Kirk assassination videos

FOX News

Lawmakers pressure social media companies to remove Charlie Kirk assassination footage as platforms struggle with content moderation of graphic violence.


Gear News of the Week: Google's Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone

WIRED

Gear News of the Week: Google's Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone Plus: Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 5+, Solo Stove has an easier-to-light firepit, Nikon debuts a cinema camera, and xMEMS upgrades the bass on its headphone tech. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Google has accidentally leaked its new Nest security cameras and video doorbell line. Setup options appeared in the Google Home app for wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), as reported by Android Authority .


Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk's Death

WIRED

Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk's Death A episode was taken off air, a DC comic series was canceled, and several artists were fired in the aftermath of the shooting. Almost immediately after she posted about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, author and transwoman Gretchen Felker-Martin started having second thoughts. Felker-Martin, who wrote the latest iteration of DC Comics' series, said "thoughts and prayers you Nazi bitch" on Bluesky in response to the killing of Kirk, a right-wing influencer and Trump ally who was staunchly anti-trans rights. "Hope the bullet's okay after touching Kirk," she added. Kirk died after being shot at a stop on his American Comeback Tour organized by the conservative youth organization he founded, Turning Point USA.


Lee Pace Has Big Hopes for the Fourth Season of 'Foundation'

WIRED

Lee Pace Has Big Hopes for's Fourth Season WIRED spoke to Lee Pace on the eve of the season finale of about clone consciousness, robot gods, and what's next for the newly renewed show. In the world of prestige sci-fi, reigns as the biggest sleeper hit. Mention the Apple TV+ adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic series in a group of friends and you'll suddenly find everyone has been secretly watching it. Something of a flawed masterpiece, the show, which wraps its third season Friday, has been averaging about 1.5 million hours watched per week in the US over the last month, according to Luminate. Reasons for the show's popularity are many, but it's seemed to have gained traction as it's become more, well, relevant. The series, like Asimov's books, focuses on a group of economists using a predictive algorithm to guide the destiny of humanity through the collapse of a galactic empire.


The best gadgets and gear we saw at IFA 2025 in Berlin

Popular Science

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Under the spidery lattice of Berlin's Funkturm radio tower, the IFA 2025 consumer electronics expo spills through every lair and level of the Messe grounds. These century-old show floors began as broadcasting industry exhibition halls and never stopped mutating. I have a diagram to guide me, but it might as well be a Zelda minimap leading me through this boss fight masquerading as a building. It's a series of architecture you operate: escalators are levers, skybridges, secret passages; many different doors, literal puzzle switches unlocking the next gear reveal .


Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Red-flag speech Charlie Kirk's'assassin' gave at family dinner Stephen King deletes post and apologizes for his'lies' about Charlie Kirk Fired MSNBC analyst DEFENDS vile Charlie Kirk comments as network bosses address'unacceptable' on-air remarks Grandma of Charlie Kirk's'assassin' breaks silence to reveal why the FBI MUST have the wrong man Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers shares photos of their $3.5M mansion that is CLUTTERED with junk I ran the Trump shooting task force. I was shocked by all the security blunders at Charlie Kirk's event... here are the crucial steps they missed Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting SCOTT JENNINGS: My friend Charlie Kirk is dead because of the Left's hateful speech... and they dare tell us to be silent. Tearful meteorologist's emotional plea to fans as it is revealed she's been laid off Shoppers rushing to Dollar Tree for $1.50 bargain they say looks straight out of Williams Sonoma AMANDA PLATELL: William and Kate have become the Prince and Princess of Boring. This is why they need to stop skulking around and take a leaf out of Harry's book - or risk Charles's wrath'They could be married before Christmas': Chris Hughes' father reveals what the family really think of his son's controversial relationship with JoJo Siwa... and why couple could be about to take huge step Bannon torches Kash Patel for undeserved'glazing' after Kirk killer turned HIMSELF in Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting Outrage and online conspiracy theories spread after a book about Charlie Kirk's assassination was listed for sale on Amazon. On Wednesday, social media users shared images of a book available on Amazon titled ' The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America's Response.'



A single DNA cassette tape could store billions of photos

Popular Science

Just don't try to pop it in that old Walkman. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It seemed like this once-groundbreaking piece of technology may have gone the way of the dodo. However, the cassette tape could offer a new way to store our ever increasing amount of digital data-with a biological twist. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is nature's ultimate hard drive because it is dense, compact, and durable.