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Oh My God, Sony’s Still Trying to Make That Jackpot Movie Happen

The SPUMC continues to expand, but at what cost? At. What. Cost??? Deadline reports that Marc Guggenheim, comics writer and co-creator/producer of Arrow, has been tapped to pen Sony’s long-gestating plans for a movie based around everyone’s favorite Amazing Friend of Spider-Man, Jackpot. Remember Jackpot? No? Absolutely not, because really, who would? Well, Guggenheim himself…

Movies James Whitbrook May 21

The Pandemic-Induced Fire Sale in Hollywood Begins

Well, well, well. Following a report this week that Apple—whose streaming service Apple TV+ isn’t exactly doing big-time numbers right now—is looking to buy up non-Apple series and movies to beef up its catalog, Deadline reported Tuesday that Apple has entered an agreement with Sony Pictures to license Greyhound, the WWII naval ship drama written…

Internet Catie Keck May 20

Why Everyone Won’t Stop Talking About PS5 and Xbox Series X Storage

Now that we know the full specs of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, there’s not much to differentiate them at the hardware level. Both sport custom AMD GPUs based on its RDNA2 architecture. Both are ray tracing capable. Both have roughly the same amount of TFLOPS, and the amount of CU graphic cores and…

Gadgets Joanna Nelius May 19

Old Nukes, Hot Dog Toasters, and Dr. Phil: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

As we all try to adjust to our current new reality, I have some thoughts to share with you all. I have come to realize that it is likely that for the next few months, or year, we will have to learn to live with dry, papery hands. At least, that’s what my hands feel…

Tech News Jody Serrano May 17

The Big Bass on Sony’s New Cheap Earbuds Is Incredible

When headphone makers claim their devices offer boosted bass performance, it often means they’ve tweaked the sound through software to artificially emphasize low-end frequencies. Sony’s new WF-XB700 wireless earbuds do it the right way, with drivers twice as large as what you’ll find in most other earbuds. They’re loud, they thump, and if that’s the only…

Headphones Andrew Liszewski May 12

Flowbee Haircuts, Abominable Cruises and Self-Driving Telescopes: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Yes, dear readers, another week has gone by. I’m just as amazed as you are. Although time has just about thrown me for a loop, I’ve been taking comfort in checking out what my favorite cats on Instagram are up to. It’s soothing to see them sleep the days away and play with their toys…

Tech News Jody Serrano May 10

Here’s a First Look at the Tech Behind Sony’s Finger-Tracking VR Controllers

Thanks to a few patent filings that have surfaced over the last two years, we’ve had an idea that Sony’s been tinkering with finger-tracking technology for a line of new VR motion controllers. It’s still unclear whether these controllers are intended to be a successor to PlayStation Move or part of the kit for the…

Tech News Alyse Stanley May 9

Sony’s New Noise-Canceling Workout Earbuds Have the Best Sound You Can Buy

Sony’s WF-1000XM3s raised the bar for noise canceling capabilities on wireless earbuds, but a lack of waterproofing and a $230 price tag limited where they could be used. Wearing them on rainy days or during sweaty workouts just wasn’t worth the risk. But Sony’s new WF-SP800N earbuds not only pair noise-cancellation with IP55 water resistance,…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 7

You Should Probably Skip Buying a New Xbox or PlayStation This Year

Now that both Sony and Microsoft have released the official specs of their upcoming consoles, there’s plenty to get excited about this coming holiday season—maybe. In a recent interview with CNBC, Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer said that, while he expects Xbox Series X production to remain on schedule, the covid-19 pandemic may delay games…

Tech News Joanna Nelius May 1

SPUMC?

Thwip? No. SPUMC. Given that the vast majority of Sony’s Marvel movies play within the realm of Spider-Man and Spider-Man-adjacent heroes and villains, most people have taken to referring to the nascent amalgam of films as, well, the Spider-Verse. You know. Like that movie the studio made. About the Spider-Verse. Sony would like you to…

Movies James Whitbrook May 1

Hot Toys’ Spider-Gwen and Her Perfect Hair Want to Soar Into Your Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse not only brought us the wonderful Miles Morales, it introduced the world to Spider-Gwen. The ballet slipper-donning, ass-kicking fighter is the latest hero to be added to Hot Toys’ growing Spider-Verse collection—and she even comes with a hammy friend. Hot Toys has unveiled its Spider-Gwen articulated action figure, based on her…

Toys & Collectibles Beth Elderkin Apr 29

The Writers of Venom Will Make a One Punch Man Movie for Sony

Yeah, that seems about right. Variety reports that Venom’s writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner will pen an adaptation of the smash hit manga and anime series One Punch Man, in what Sony Pictures is hoping could be another superhero franchise in its slate. One Punch Man was first created by Japanese artist ONE as…

Movies James Whitbrook Apr 21

Sony’s Patented a Fuzzy Robot to Be Your Supportive Gaming Buddy

Sony’s most famous robot is probably Aibo, but a newly released patent hints that the company is also working on a fuzzy ‘lil guy to keep gamers company on the couch. The Sony patent describes the robot as a “feeling deduction unit,” but in plain speak, it looks like Sony is tinkering with another companion…

Gadgets Victoria Song Apr 17

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

Tessa Thompson is a versatile actress who’s done way more than just sci-fi and fantasy stuff—you’ve probably seen the Creed movies, and you should check out Little Woods if you haven’t yet. But she sure is in a lot of genre projects, which is a big reason why we love her so much. Behold, our…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Apr 14

This Ghostbusters Fan Art From Afterlife‘s Youngest Star Is Beyond Adorable

Ghostbusters Afterlife is introducing us to a whole new generation of bustin’ heroes: quite literally in the case of McKenna Grace’s Phoebe, the granddaughter of Egon Spengler himself. But it turns out that as well as inheriting the proton pack, 13-year-old Grace is dabbling in fan art for a new Ghostbusters tribute book. io9 can…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Apr 14

This Looks Familiar

Does this controller remind you of anything? In ablog post today, Sony released the first images of its PlayStation 5 controller, the DualSense, but its new shape makes it look closer to an Xbox One controller. Or maybe an Nvidia Shield controller. Or maybe a Scuf Gaming Pro controller. Sony is ditching its classic, square-ish…

Tech News Joanna Nelius Apr 7

Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Morbius Among the Latest Films Delayed by Coronavirus

Sorry, but you won’t be vamping out with Jared Leto or busting ghosts with Paul Rudd this year. Sony Pictures just announced a major shake-up to its theatrical release schedule, bumping most of its biggest 2020 releases back to 2021. The big ones, as per the headline, are Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which will now be released…

Movies Germain Lussier Mar 30

Veteran Jedi Academy PC Players Are Joining Online Console Games and Slaughtering Opponents

The people wanted crossplay in games, and they got it. After debuting on the original Xbox and PCs back in 2003, Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has been ported to the Nintendo Switch and PS4, complete with online multiplayer. But new players are finding that feature a challenge as veteran PC players have figured…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Mar 30

Maybe Sony Will Finally Fulfill One of Playstation’s Oldest Promises

Loading screen-free direct gameplay on the PlayStation has been an ambition of Sony’s for a while, and maybe it’s actually getting closer to finally implementing that in its consoles. According to TechRadar, Sony recently filed a patent that will allow players to skip the loading screens and cycling through menus entirely, because we shouldn’t have…

Games Joanna Nelius Mar 25

Into the Spider-Verse’s Jake Johnson Is Helping Kids Cope With Personal Messages From Spider-Man

We’ve all been facing challenges because of social distancing, but perhaps none more so than children. Being forced to stay inside during key phases of development is rough—not just for the kids, but for their parents. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse star Jake Johnson is doing his part to give them comfort by sending personal voicemails…

Movies Beth Elderkin Mar 20

Oh My God, Sony’s Still Trying to Make That Jackpot Movie Happen

The Pandemic-Induced Fire Sale in Hollywood Begins

Why Everyone Won’t Stop Talking About PS5 and Xbox Series X Storage

Old Nukes, Hot Dog Toasters, and Dr. Phil: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

The Big Bass on Sony’s New Cheap Earbuds Is Incredible

Flowbee Haircuts, Abominable Cruises and Self-Driving Telescopes: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Here’s a First Look at the Tech Behind Sony’s Finger-Tracking VR Controllers

Sony’s New Noise-Canceling Workout Earbuds Have the Best Sound You Can Buy

You Should Probably Skip Buying a New Xbox or PlayStation This Year

SPUMC?

Hot Toys’ Spider-Gwen and Her Perfect Hair Want to Soar Into Your Spider-Verse

The Writers of Venom Will Make a One Punch Man Movie for Sony

Sony’s Patented a Fuzzy Robot to Be Your Supportive Gaming Buddy

Tessa Thompson’s 11 Best Genre Roles (So Far)

This Ghostbusters Fan Art From Afterlife‘s Youngest Star Is Beyond Adorable

This Looks Familiar

Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Morbius Among the Latest Films Delayed by Coronavirus

Veteran Jedi Academy PC Players Are Joining Online Console Games and Slaughtering Opponents

Maybe Sony Will Finally Fulfill One of Playstation’s Oldest Promises

Into the Spider-Verse’s Jake Johnson Is Helping Kids Cope With Personal Messages From Spider-Man

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