Science Fiction Movies
Thank heavens Samsung canceled this fugly foldable Samsung Galaxy phone
If you see a device packing two screens adjoining smartphone screens that calls itself a foldable smartphone — or ZTE Axon M — run for your life. …
PhonesGoogle's AI can predict when a patient will die
AI knows when you’re going to die. But unlike in sci-fi movies, that information could end up saving lives.<p>A new paper published in <i>Nature</i> suggests …
Cognitive ComputingHey Space Force, We Found Your Uniform!
President Trump's Space Force went from tossed-off idea to hard and fast United States policy this morning and everyone at the Pentagon is scrambling …
U.S. MilitaryWe are a big step closer to sci-fi like floating video hologram displays
There are two attributes that, for most people, are at the core of the holographic dream: floating 3D scenes that groups of people can interact with …
Augmented Reality‘Star Trek: Discovery’ fires showrunners, allegedly for verbal abuse
<i>Star Trek: Discovery</i> showrunners Aaron Harberts and Gretchen Berg are exiting the show halfway through season 2, allegedly for verbally abusing the …
Star TrekMount this head-up display to your helmet to project any phone app
When you’re out on two wheels, the last thing you need is distraction. Your bike is smaller and harder to see than a car and you’re not surrounded by …
Augmented RealityEvery ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 Episode Will Feel Like a Movie
Producer Alex Kurtzman explains what he learned from the J.J. Abrams films.<p>Since the days of the 1978 <i>Battlestar Galactica</i> borrowing aesthetics from</i> …
Science FictionChris Pine Is Definitely Coming Back for 'Wonder Woman 2'
It's time for This Week in Chrises!<p><i>Let's face it: As much as we love Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine, and Chris Evans, it can be hard to tell the Hollywood actors apart. Besides having the same first name, they all star in our favorite superhero and sci-fi movies; their fitness games are</i> …
Leslie KnopeAI will outnumber humans by 2021
Daily Digit is the story behind the numbers that make our world work. Today we’re looking into the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI). …
Artificial IntelligenceCustom Vison AI on Azure IoT Edge | Internet of Things Show
Running artificial intelligence directly on IoT devices seems like something straight out of sci-fi movies, right? It's now something you can do …
Artificial IntelligenceIrish Premier Channels Terminator Movies to Reassure on Brexit
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is turning to the Terminator movies to reassure entrepreneurs that his country can overcome the looming challenges …
BrexitTelltale Is Working on Stranger Things Game With Netflix
It appears Netflix is partnering with Telltale Games for an interactive game based off of Stranger Things.<p>Though TechRadar initially indicated that …
Choose Your Own AdventureThe future of filmmaking is in AI
A 48-hour film festival is difficult work, what with having to crank out a whole film in the span of days. But Oscar Sharp and his collaborator …
Film FestivalsChina to go full dystopia with mandatory vehicle RFID chips in 2019
Even without its thick blanket of Blade Runner-like smog, China would totally qualify as a real-life modern dystopia, thanks to a heavily regulated national internet and a profoundly authoritarian government. Well, guess what -- that government will be getting even more tools to track and monitor …
AutosCould a video game help us solve climate change?
There’s a game for just about everything, from plumbers playing golf to LEGOs recreating sci-fi movies. But when it comes to climate change — …
University of WashingtonBritain is Testing Flying Robots That Can Pave Potholes in Under 1 Minute
The Leeds City Council is working with engineers and scientists and planning for the future. By 2050, we will have what they call “self-repairing …
DronesGiant lubber grasshoppers are a huge pain in the grass
Are giant lubber grasshoppers bugging you? You’re not alone.<p>Columnist Scott Maxwell, my newsroom colleague, is known for sparking some heated …
University of FloridaTrump-Kim summit: People will think this to be a science fiction film scene, says Kim
Even though North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is being projected as a ruthless dictator, that he is a man with a sense of humour became evident during …
Donald TrumpThe Week In Sci-Fi Industry Review: The Disney-Fox Merger, 'Jurassic World,' 'Godzilla' And More
Many of our most popular films and television shows these days are science fiction. As reported by Box Office Mojo, many of the top-grossing blockbusters are sci-fi films or sci-fi inspired.<p>The top-grossing film of all-time is <i>Avatar</i> at nearly $2.8 billion, while the fifth-highest gross belongs to</i> …
Jurassic WorldMST3K and RiffTrax star Kevin Murphy on what makes the perfect bad movie
Back during the first run of <i>Mystery Science Theater 3000</i>, the beloved TV series that featured a bunch of puppets and a fictional janitor from …
EntertainmentGeoff Johns steps aside as DC Entertainment boss
Prolific writer/producer Geoff Johns is stepping down as DC Entertainment’s chief creative officer. He will be replaced by DC Comics publisher Jim …
DC ComicsJoe Manganiello got cast as Deathstroke thanks to Instagram fanart
Joe Manganiello landed his role in <i>Justice League</i> due to fanart, according to a recent comment he made at Oz Comic-Con.<p>He played the mercenary …
Justice League‘Detroit: Become Human’ promises to let players keep a robot slave if they want
<i>This post includes a spoiler for the end of</i> Detroit: Become Human.<p>Today in “you played yourself,” an anti-slavery video game will make sure that fans …
Gear & GadgetsHonor The Geometric Genius of Star Trek's Borg Cube
Welcome back to SYFY WIRE's Flight Deck, where we purposely park a classic spaceship from the hallowed halls of geekdom and examine its merits and …
Science FictionHow to take care of your robot vacuum
Though your robot vacuum may not be as sophisticated as the droids in sci-fi movies, they still need regular maintenance. Without it, your vacuum might end up just pushing dirt around, instead of picking it up.<p>Your main focus when taking care of your Roomba, Shark, Botvac or other automated vacuum …
Home AppliancesWATCH: The 13 best friendships in sci-fi and fantasy
Where would sci-fi and fantasy stories be without friendship? While the hero of each story has their own burden to bear, sometimes a good friend is …
Science FictionChris Pratt is hopelessly obnoxious in ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
<i>Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom</i> wants to be a thought-provoking blockbuster about wildlife conservation, but it’s really, <i>really</i> not. It’s hard to …
MoviesOh Hey Chris Pine, Is That You Hanging Out Near the 'Wonder Woman 2' Set?
It's time for This Week in Chrises!<p><i>Let's face it: As much as we love Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine, and Chris Evans, it can be hard to tell the Hollywood actors apart. Besides having the same first name, they all star in our favorite superhero and sci-fi movies; their fitness games are</i> …
Star TrekDC is relaunching Vertigo Comics with 7 new titles
Vertigo Comics had its heyday in the 1990s; an adult-rated, offbeat offshoot of DC. It’s known for publishing now-iconic works like <i>V for Vendetta</i>,</i> …
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