Courtesy of Paramount+ “Mayor of Kingstown” is getting ready to leave office. The prison drama starring Jeremy Renner has been renewed for a fifth and final season, Paramount+ announced Monday. The show’s swan song will consist of eight episodes, making it the shortest season in the series’ run. “Mayor … Read more
When you think of awards season, you likely envision A-list stars hitting the red carpet in custom gowns and fresh-off-the-runway looks. But lately, vintage outfits have been all the rage in Hollywood. Just a few days into awards season, and we have already seen a handful of stars embrace vintage outfits—proving that when well-styled, vintage … Read more
That might be a fun distraction, but it’s not a core TV experience. Google’s image and video models are good enough that you might gain some benefit from monkeying around with them on a larger screen, but Gemini is also available for more general tasks. Google TV will support generating new images and videos with … Read more
No one knows how X plans to purge bad prompters While some users are focused on how X can hold users responsible for Grok’s outputs when X is the one training the model, others are questioning how exactly X plans to moderate illegal content that Grok seems capable of generating. X is so far more … Read more
When Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in a federal courtroom in New York to face narco-terrorism charges, the world will see a geopolitical spectacle. However, for cryptocurrency investors, the proceedings carry a hidden financial stake that could reshape the global Bitcoin market for years to come. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries credit the Venezuelan government with … Read more
On The Gilded Age, actor Denée Benton most often wears 19th century corsets and bustles fopr her role as the Peggy Scott. But last night, at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Benton swapped in her period attire in favor of a red carpet look that was much more fitting for a modern-day TV star. After … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered Africa’s oldest known cremation pyre at the base of Mount Hora in Malawi. According to a paper published in the journal Science Advances, radiocarbon testing dates the site to about 9,500 years ago, prompting a rethinking of group labor and ritual in such ancient hunter-gatherer communities. Many cultures have practiced some form … Read more
Audeze — the headphone-maker now owned by Sony — announced a refreshed version of its Maxwell gaming headset at CES on Monday, offering roomier ear pads that attach magnetically for easy replacement. The Maxwell 2 for PlayStation is available now for $329, while the Xbox version costs $349, though both support Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, … Read more
Netflix The “Stranger Things’” series finale said goodbye to Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven and all of her friends. But, the last episode of the Netflix favorite didn’t allow Eleven to enjoy the victory against Vecna: She sacrifices herself during that final battle. The Netflix show’s creators say … Read more
Bosch has announced it’s releasing its first ever cordless stick vacuum in the US, the Bosch Unlimited 10 and 9. While Dyson tends to dominate the conversation in the US, Bosch has long been a major player in Europe, making its debut in the US cordless stick vacuum market a notable one. Bosch says the … Read more