The First Look at ‘Star City’ Is Here, and Apple TV’s Spin-Off Era Has Officially Begun
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gizmodo2_feedSet in the world of 'For All Mankind,' the new space race thriller is told from the Soviet Union's point of view.
gizmodo2_feedGoogle Rolls Out Nano Banana 2, Now Faster Than Ever
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:33 pmgizmodo2_feedBetter model, same bad name.
Characters who die immediately after finding their friend dead
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:52 pmallthingshorror_feedI’m making a movie with my friends and we’re each named off characters from the way they die. My death is finding another friend dead, then getting killed by our first person killer, but I can’t think of any characters that die that way. Any help?
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Finally watched The Monkey
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:31 pmallthingshorror_feedI’m not an Oz Perkins fan. I didn’t like Longlegs (I know, I’m sorry) I’m not expecting to like Keeper, not a huge fan of the Blackcoat’s Daughter, Gretel and Hansel… any of it. So I didn’t bother to watch the Monkey until Monday night. My best friend swears it’s his favorite movie, and finally talked me into it. On a whim I had some special (mushroom) chocolate, just expecting a micro dose.
It was not a micro dose.
I have to say, watching this movie while tripping (only like 25%, enough for mild hallucinations but not a moonshot by any means) was one of the smartest things I’ve ever accidentally done. This movie is one of the funniest and weirdest things I’ve ever experienced. Can’t recommend it enough.
10/10
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Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episodes 14-15
Feb. 26th, 2026 12:30 pmanimenewsnetwork_feedThis two-part special doesn't offer much beyond an extra 40 minutes of the show's usual vibes, but it's nice to see that those vibes are still pretty charming.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Smartphone Game's Opening Cinematic Video Reveals March Release
Feb. 26th, 2026 12:10 pmanimenewsnetwork_feedPre-registrations opened for Final Fantasy 3v3 crossover game
THE CHRISTOPHERS - Official Trailer - In Select Theaters April 10
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DIRECTV Warns Of The Danger of Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Mergers to Local News
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:43 pmcordcuttersnews_feedIn a recent move to influence regulatory decisions, satellite television provider DIRECTV has presented a detailed analysis to the Federal Communications Commission, pointing out potential drawbacks of increasing consolidation among local television station groups. The submission focuses on how mergers and shared operations among broadcasters are leading to a noticeable decline in the production and […]
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There’s a fitness craze currently underway in the United States.
Some estimates say that 1 in 4 Americans now has a gym membership. While utilization of those gym memberships varies considerably, utilization of athletic facilities has consistently increased year over year.
tvline_sytycd_feedRead how the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star memorialized her friend a year after her shocking death
What To Watch In March: Your Guide To 140+ Premieres And Finales
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:00 pmtvline_sytycd_feedDiscover what to watch in March 2026 with TVLine's guide to 140+ TV premieres and finales across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Six Products to Expect From Apple's March Event
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If you follow tech news, you're likely familiar with Apple's two big events each year: WWDC in June, where the company reveals new OS updates (like iOS 26), and its fall event, where it typically announces the latest round of iPhones. But while these are Apple's best known events, they're not the only ones. The company does mix things up, hosting mid-year keynotes every now and then to announce new products, especially when those products aren't the latest flagship iPhones. The March event is just the latest such example.
Apple will be hosting this special event Wednesday, March 4, live from New York City. While we won't know exactly what the company has in store until they make their announcements, there are plenty of rumors from leakers who seem quite confident in their reporting. Here are the six products we expect to see during Apple March event:
Apple will replace the iPhone 16e with the new iPhone 17e
The iPhone 16e is Apple's option for customers looking for the essential iPhone experience, without spending close to $1,000 to get it. The iPhone 17e will likely continue that mantle, with some small upgrades to separate it from its predecessor. The display likely won't be among them, though. Rumors suggest Apple will keep the same 6.1-inch display with the lower 60Hz refresh rate. And despite having an OLED panel, the 17e will likely not have an Always-On display. Again, Apple cuts corners with the "e" series to bring the cost down. Apple could, however, upgrade the camera notch for the 17e, adding the Dynamic Island from its recent flagship iPhones.
The biggest upgrade for the 17e will likely be the A19 chip, the same SoC Apple put in the iPhone 17 series. That's the benefit here: You get the power of the iPhone 17 without paying the iPhone 17 MSRP. I expect Apple will keep the $599 price tag from the 16e here, which means you save $200 by not opting for the iPhone 17.
Apple will reveal the A18 iPad and M4 iPad Air
Rumors suggest Apple will also refresh its base model iPad, as well as its iPad Air. You wouldn't know it from the design, however, as leakers expect both iPads to look identical to the current models. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though: Apple's recent iPad designs look modern, with large edge-to-edge displays and thin bezels. If Apple shrunk the bezels any further, there wouldn't be much room to hold onto the iPad without accidentally touching the screen.
The advantage with these new iPads is in power: The base iPad will upgrade from the A16 chip to the A18, the same chip found in the iPhone 16 series. That should offer some good performance, especially for the price, if Apple keeps things starting at $349. On the flip side, the iPad Air will likely move from the M3 to the M4. M4 is more powerful than M3, but it's not necessarily a reason to upgrade from the current Air to the new one. Still, it could be a good option for anyone upgrading from an older iPad Air—though iPadOS isn't the most demanding software.
We're about to get our first look at Apple's "cheap" MacBook
Apple's MacBook Air is a great value at $999, and an even better one when you get it on sale. But the company seems poised to reveal an even better-value laptop. The company will announce a new MacBook—likely just called "MacBook"—that will start at just $599. To drive down the cost, the company is rumored to be using an A-series chip from its iPhone line, rather than its M-series chips that power all of Apple's modern Macs—possibly the A18 Pro. This laptop may also have a smaller 12.9-inch display compared to the Air's 13.6-inch screen, with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. That's not much RAM by today's standards, as Apple's MacBooks all ship with 16GB by default, but it might make sense for users who want a better price and don't mind the cut in performance.
To win even more customers over, Apple may introduce new colors for this MacBook line, including light yellow, light green, blue, and pink. Apple's MacBooks don't typically come in fun colors, so this could add some novelty to push buyers to pick them up. That certainly has my attention: I usually only spring for the MacBook Pros, but if I could get a MacBook in light blue to match my iMac, I'd consider it.
Expect to see the M5 MacBook Air
Apple will likely take this opportunity to introduce the M5 MacBook Air. This won't be an exciting update: Aside from the bump from the M4 to the M5 chip, the computer should essentially be the same. It'll still come in both 13 and 15-inch options, with the same overall design. However, new buyers will probably notice the boost in graphics and NPU performance, even compared to the M4. CPU performance is also improved, though it's not quite so sharp. Still, the M5 Air may just be the best overall MacBook package, for anyone looking for the best balance of power and price.
Apple will introduce M5 Pro and M5 Max with new MacBook Pros
But for anyone looking for the most powerful MacBooks, no matter the price, Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBooks should do it. These will follow the M5 MacBook Pro, and while we don't know the exact performance gains yet, expect these to be Apple's most powerful chips yet. Like some of Apple's other upgrades this year, the rumors don't suggest any design changes here, so the overall laptops should look and feel about the same—minus the boost in performance.
Metacritic Removes Resident Evil Requiem Review From Website That Replaced Humans With AI
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:15 pmkotakuvip_feed
Videogamer's human staff was wiped out and replaced with AI slop
I'm Animating a Horror-Host show
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:41 pmclassichorrorreddit_feed  | Here's episode 3 of Spookeasy: Attack of the Eye Creatures! [link] [comments] |
Looking for your undisputed hidden gems (non-mainstream)
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:02 pmhorrorlitreddit_feedI’m searching for non-mainstream horror literature that focuses heavily on intense psychological horror.
Im kind of new to reading and dont disregard Stephen King or Blatty but im interested currently for the hidden (underground) gems of the scene.
Like looking for the equivalents of movies like: Martyrs, Inside (À l'intérieur), and High Tension
To be clear: I am not necessarily looking for the extreme physical violence or splatter those films are famous for but rather their status and position in the genre.
In other words: I dont want to sleep on the good (rather) "underground" stuff.
I prefer psychological horror, but please don’t hesitate to recommend anything that comes to mind based on this vibe.
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Book recs
Feb. 26th, 2026 04:39 pmhorrorlitreddit_feedHi guys I recently started getting into spooky books. The first one I listened to was we used to live here. I’ve been reading a lot of thriller as well. I think I’m noticing I’m just not liking the domestic thrillers I’m reading but honestly don’t think I could read something scarier than we used to live here. I want paranormal but nothing too crazy!
I know that’s a silly request to ask but I rlly just wanna take baby steps !
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Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Trucks And SUVs For Trailer Issue Affecting Lights And Brakes
Feb. 26th, 2026 04:46 pmjalopnik_feedIt's already looking like Ford's recall-packed 2025 was no anomaly.
Humans Sketched Oddly Precise Geometric Patterns Onto Ostrich Eggs 60,000 Years Ago
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:05 pmgizmodo2_feedPrehistoric humans had a surprisingly sophisticated understanding of geometric rules, as this study suggests.
The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Team Explains How That Lego Came to Be
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:00 pmgizmodo2_feedio9 spoke to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and star Ryan Gosling about the cool Lego set.
Nostalgic Horror/Paranormal
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:22 pmallthingshorror_feedIn the mood for some classic, nostalgic horror. I’m thinking Paranormal Activity, The Strangers, Blair Witch, The Others, The Uninvited. Any suggestions to add to the list? Thanks! 👻
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Lake Mungo was genuinely the most boring thing I've ever watched
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:05 pmallthingshorror_feedI don't mind slow burn movies that much, but literally NOTHING happens in this until the last 30 minutes, and even then those things aren't fully explained
"oh btw I staged some of the ghost photos of my deceased sister" "Why? "
"Idk"
"We think Alice saw the ghost of herself so that's why she buried her phone"
"Why? "
"Idk there's no rational explanation"
That's basically this entire movie. I get that it wants you to put the pieces together and actually think about what could've happened to her or why (personally I think the brother had something to do w it) but baring that in mind this movie isn't even scary. I wasn't even unsettled by it personally, the "scares" In this movie is slowly zooming in on a photo of a "ghost." I'm not joking thats the ONLY type of scare in this entire movie.
I've read a couple of reviews right after watching it bc I thought I was missing something, and people were saying that it was more disturbing than scary because it "realistically deals with the worst part of grief"... Does it though? This whole movie is filmed in mockumentary style so everyone in it is completelyt composed the whole time, the mother cries once reading Alice's journal. That's the only form of " Grief "In this movie I could gather.
Honestly to me it was a complete waste of time, I get that a lot of people like this movie and that's completely fine, I'm glad. But this personally just bored me to death
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FIC: The Kiss of the Beast: Alcove (Gan Shoucheng/Original Female Character, NC-17)
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snowgrouseTitle: Alcove
Author: Snowgrouse
Fandom: The Longest Day in Chang'an (2019)
Pairing: Gan Shoucheng/Original Female Character
Rating: NC-17
Genre: PWP, Ravishment, Unseen Lover, Surprise Sex, minor fetish/kink (gloves, restraint, scent, see Ao3 tags)
Warnings: The usual: Non-con surprise sex but of the ravishment sort, so She Enjoys It, Really. Not particularly kinky this time, apart from the fact that he's wearing leather gloves and she is kind of restrained in the setup--but how, you'll have to read on to find out.
Length: ~4400 words
Summary: Gan surprises a female spy who's trying to crawl through a secret passage, set into an alcove in the wall. Her pert little bottom is sticking out of the alcove so prettily he decides it's time for him to have some fun. He pulls his gloves on more tightly, gives his fingers a twirl and approaches with intent...
A/N: You know all those girls wandering about in drag that the show was full of? Yep. Another one of them gets ravished by The Beast. And that erotic trope of being touched by an unseen lover who really knows what he's doing? That's always hot. So, enjoy!
(Sometimes, Lin Jiu Lang uses female spies. Often, they go around dressed like boys, to many a man's delight: Ji Wen can't keep his hands off them, and the boys of the Right Cavalry snigger and wink at them as they pass them by.
To Gan's chagrin, sometimes these little minxes like to practice their spying skills in the Chancellery itself; not only is it a nuisance, but a great risk to himself, considering how many of them want to find out if the rumours about him and Lady Lin are true.
One day, Gan finds one such girl--in male garb not unlike Tan Qi's--crouched on all fours in an alcove set into a bedroom wall, only her bottom half visible as she tries to crawl inside. Disguised as a cupboard, this alcove leads into a small tunnel connecting two bedrooms, but she doesn't seem to know that; she's clearly trying to see where it leads.
The opening--only just large enough for a person to crawl through, but not turn around--is set into the wall, her pert little bottom perched just at the right height for a little play.
She doesn't hear him coming in, halfway inside the tunnel as she is; the sight of a woman bending over, her coat flipped up, her tight trousers revealing the outlines of her arse, sends a rush of blood to his groin. When he sneaks closer, he can see the contours of her pussy, too, the crotch seam pressed tightly between a pair of plump lips; he bites his cheek so as not to moan out loud.
He pulls his leather gloves on more tightly, twirling his fingers and grinning.
Quietly, he steps closer, reaches out and gives her pussy a tickle.
The girl gasps; she nearly has a heart attack.
Suddenly, in a rattle of metal, Gan kneels on the chest she'd used to climb into the alcove; wrapping an armoured arm around the girl's thighs, he pulls her hips to nestle against his body.
"Let me go!" she hisses in a loud whisper; there are guests in the neighbouring room, so she can't scream out loud.
She can only hear a man's low, ominous chuckle, a sound that tells her that this is a big, grown man; when the hand returns between her legs and his fingers press more deeply into the cleft of her pussy, finding her clitoris, she shudders, whimpering.
"Let me go!" she whispers again.
The man crushes her against himself tightly, now rubbing her cunny so hard she moans out loud.
"Shh. You don't want us to be discovered, now do you?" he whispers, and she can hear the grin in his voice. "If you want to walk out of here alive, you will do as I say. Do you understand?")
Author: Snowgrouse
Fandom: The Longest Day in Chang'an (2019)
Pairing: Gan Shoucheng/Original Female Character
Rating: NC-17
Genre: PWP, Ravishment, Unseen Lover, Surprise Sex, minor fetish/kink (gloves, restraint, scent, see Ao3 tags)
Warnings: The usual: Non-con surprise sex but of the ravishment sort, so She Enjoys It, Really. Not particularly kinky this time, apart from the fact that he's wearing leather gloves and she is kind of restrained in the setup--but how, you'll have to read on to find out.
Length: ~4400 words
Summary: Gan surprises a female spy who's trying to crawl through a secret passage, set into an alcove in the wall. Her pert little bottom is sticking out of the alcove so prettily he decides it's time for him to have some fun. He pulls his gloves on more tightly, gives his fingers a twirl and approaches with intent...
A/N: You know all those girls wandering about in drag that the show was full of? Yep. Another one of them gets ravished by The Beast. And that erotic trope of being touched by an unseen lover who really knows what he's doing? That's always hot. So, enjoy!
(Sometimes, Lin Jiu Lang uses female spies. Often, they go around dressed like boys, to many a man's delight: Ji Wen can't keep his hands off them, and the boys of the Right Cavalry snigger and wink at them as they pass them by.
To Gan's chagrin, sometimes these little minxes like to practice their spying skills in the Chancellery itself; not only is it a nuisance, but a great risk to himself, considering how many of them want to find out if the rumours about him and Lady Lin are true.
One day, Gan finds one such girl--in male garb not unlike Tan Qi's--crouched on all fours in an alcove set into a bedroom wall, only her bottom half visible as she tries to crawl inside. Disguised as a cupboard, this alcove leads into a small tunnel connecting two bedrooms, but she doesn't seem to know that; she's clearly trying to see where it leads.
The opening--only just large enough for a person to crawl through, but not turn around--is set into the wall, her pert little bottom perched just at the right height for a little play.
She doesn't hear him coming in, halfway inside the tunnel as she is; the sight of a woman bending over, her coat flipped up, her tight trousers revealing the outlines of her arse, sends a rush of blood to his groin. When he sneaks closer, he can see the contours of her pussy, too, the crotch seam pressed tightly between a pair of plump lips; he bites his cheek so as not to moan out loud.
He pulls his leather gloves on more tightly, twirling his fingers and grinning.
Quietly, he steps closer, reaches out and gives her pussy a tickle.
The girl gasps; she nearly has a heart attack.
Suddenly, in a rattle of metal, Gan kneels on the chest she'd used to climb into the alcove; wrapping an armoured arm around the girl's thighs, he pulls her hips to nestle against his body.
"Let me go!" she hisses in a loud whisper; there are guests in the neighbouring room, so she can't scream out loud.
She can only hear a man's low, ominous chuckle, a sound that tells her that this is a big, grown man; when the hand returns between her legs and his fingers press more deeply into the cleft of her pussy, finding her clitoris, she shudders, whimpering.
"Let me go!" she whispers again.
The man crushes her against himself tightly, now rubbing her cunny so hard she moans out loud.
"Shh. You don't want us to be discovered, now do you?" he whispers, and she can hear the grin in his voice. "If you want to walk out of here alive, you will do as I say. Do you understand?")
MAO Volume 23 Manga Review
Feb. 26th, 2026 12:00 pmanimenewsnetwork_feedWhile Sana remains conspicuous in her absence, they now know where Daigo has been: in Natsuno’s eyes.
Kirio Fan Club TV Anime's Commercial Reveals Opening Theme Song, April 2 Premiere
Feb. 26th, 2026 11:35 amanimenewsnetwork_feedSkirt, ODD Foot Works perform opening theme "FANCLUB"
Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 7
Feb. 26th, 2026 11:30 amanimenewsnetwork_feedHey Sis, would you support me in delivering the secret we’ve guarded for the last 14 years to the scummiest paparazzo I can find?
Disgaea Mayhem Spinoff Game Heads West in Summer
Feb. 26th, 2026 10:30 amanimenewsnetwork_feedNippon Ichi Software's Kyо̄ran Makaism launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
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HBO Max Will Start Cracking Down on Password Sharing Globally
Feb. 26th, 2026 04:41 pmcordcuttersnews_feedHBO Max will be expanding its policies on password sharing with people outside of your household, by cracking down on password sharing globally. The update was shared during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call earlier today and first reported on by The Wrap. JB Perrette, head of streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, first […]
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