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People are thirsty for the Dune: Part Two limited edition sandworm popcorn bucket. So thirsty, in fact, that some eBay resellers are hawking the thing for hundreds of dollars.The Dune popcorn bucket, which was sold for $24.99 at select AMC theaters and included the popcorn itself, is currently the fifth most-expensive listed item on eBay under the “popcorn bucket” search term, with one seller asking $804.04 for the viral item (plus shipping). It follows a Godzilla and Evangelion popcorn bucket combo ($1,034); a Figment…

SpaceX is working with the National Reconnaissance Office to build a classified system of swarming spy satellites, according to a report published by Reuters. And while the $1.8 billion contract was reportedly signed in 2021, news of the program’s ties to NRO just leaked on Saturday—a great reminder that it’s entirely possible for some tech companies to do highly classified work for years without the public learning about it.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The new satellite…

A shocking new report suggests that there could be upwards of 18 million unused consoles stashed in cupboards and drawers across the UK. The staggering stat has seen Virgin Media O2 expand its Recycle scheme to include various PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles. That's on top of Meta/Oculus VR devices, as well as previously accepted gadgets such as Macbooks, smartphones, tablets and headphones. This means UK residents can exchange their old video game consoles for cash, which should come in handy with the Easter…

SpaceX has been contracted by the Department of Defense’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of hundreds of low-orbiting spy satellites capable of operating as a swarm and tracking targets on the ground, according to . The Reuters report, which cites five sources with knowledge of the program, builds on earlier reporting by that revealed SpaceX had signed a $1.8 billion contract in 2021 with an unnamed agency.This network, called Starshield, would reportedly be able to gather continuous imagery all…

Libraries are like these little magical portals to a thousand worlds, starting from fairytales about princesses and ending at how to DIY a cool shelf for books to rest on until they are needed again. To little children, librarians seem like the gatekeepers of said magic. Mychal Threets was one of those kids. He spent most of his childhood at Solano County Library until one day, he himself became a librarian. His sunny disposition quickly made him the community – and TikTok’s – favorite. Sadly, he also caught the…

Hundreds of games inspired by Wordle, the popular web-based word puzzle, are at risk of being deleted due to copyright takedowns issued by The New York Times. As reported by 404 Media, The New York Times — which purchased Wordle back in 2022 — has filed several DMCA notices over Wordle clones created by GitHub coders, citing its ownership over the Wordle name and copyrighted gameplay including 5x6 tile layout and gray, yellow, and green color scheme.Two takedown requests were issued in January against unofficial Korean…

Spring is just a few weeks away, and Green Man Gaming is celebrating its arrival with a massive sale on PC games. Everything from newly released blockbusters to iconic indies are discounted as part of the event--and nearly all games are offered as Steam keys, making this a great time to add a few more titles to your library.One of the best games included in the Green Man Gaming Spring Sale is Alan Wake 2, which is now just $35 (down from $50). The narrative-driven action game earned impressive reviews,…

Meta Platforms-owned Facebook and Instagram were down for hundreds of thousands of users across the globe on Tuesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.The disruptions started around 10:00 am ET, with more than 300,000 reports of outages for Facebook and about 40,000 reports for Instagram, according to the website. "We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X social media. Meta's status dashboard showed the…

Shortly after the new M3 MacBook Air was unveiled Monday, Apple updated its Trade In program prices for several of its Mac models, including one hefty increase for the powerful Mac Studio.Apple's website now lists the following trade-in values for Mac:MacBook — Now gives up to $160 (+$10 difference)MacBook — Now gives up to $160 (+$10 difference)MacBook Air — Now gives up to $550 (no difference)MacBook Pro — Now gives up to $1000 (+$10 difference)iMac  — Now gives up to $440 (no difference)iMac Pro — Now gives up to $500…

American Airlines flight 718, a Boeing 737 Max, takes of from Miami International Airport on its way to New York on December 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines said Monday it is ordering 260 new narrow-body jets, including dozens of Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10.The order includes 85 of Boeing's 737 Max 10 planes and 85 of the Airbus A321neo, aircraft it says will help it upgauge on domestic and short-haul international routes. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is also ordering 90…