Hey. Sorry to call you out of the blue. No, no, nothing serious. I’m fine. I wanted to apologize for freaking you out last time. I wasn’t myself. But I’ve changed. Honestly, I don’t even know who I was back then. It was all very new. I’ve been working on myself, and I think the … Read more
Social robot roommate Jibo initially caused a stir, but sadly didn’t live long. Photograph: Jibo Not that there haven’t been an array of other attempts. Jibo, a social robot roommate that used AI and endearing gestures to bond with its owners had its collective plug unceremoniously pulled just a few years after being put out … Read more
There can be a very thin line between cute and creepy. Just look at Chucky, M3GAN, or the Cabbage Patch Kids. Not all of these are killer toys, but all of them could be believably beloved by children while giving grown-ups the heebie-jeebies. Coming to join their perturbing plaything ranks is Chauncey Bear in Imaginary. … Read more
Note: Graphic content ahead including stories of murder and death. 1.In 2022, a man, Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta, used a samurai sword to decapitate his ex-girlfriend, Karino Castro, out in public in the middle of a neighborhood street. According to reports, “horrified witnesses” said they watched Castro “run for her life,” as Landaeta chased her … Read more
The Big Picture The traps in the Saw franchise are based on real medieval torture methods. Saw co-writer Leigh Whannell drew inspiration for Jigsaw from his own experience with health issues. The character of Zep Hindle in the first Saw film was inspired by a true story about a man who broke into homes and … Read more
Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) are about to make a new cyborg friend in the form of two short mechanical arms that will do their bidding in the cold, dark vacuum of low Earth orbit. Taking out the Trash (in Space) California-based startup GITAI is launching its 4.9-foot-long (1.5-meters) autonomous dual robotic … Read more
Kanye West wanted a clone of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian when he married Bianca Censori, source Kanye West’s ‘creepy’ wish for Bianca Censori to mimic Kim Kardashian surfaces Kanye West wanted to make a clone of his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, when he married Bianca Censori, which she found “disgusting” and “fascinating” at the same time. … Read more
Jeeves, please fetch me a glass of port. Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET When you think of ChatGPT, what comes to mind? The latest tech fad? A get-rich-quick moneymaker for some and a lose-your-job-quick worrymaker for others? Perhaps you’ve even experienced a tinge of mere general creepiness. Also: The best AI chatbots: ChatGPT and other noteworthy … Read more
The new anthology The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2021 collects 20 of the best short stories of the year. Series editor John Joseph Adams was particularly impressed with Ted Kosmatka’s story “The Beast Adjoins,” which presents a fresh take on the idea of an AI uprising. “It’s so great,” Adams says in Episode … Read more
Summary “Homer Loses It” is a dark and creepy fan video that explores what would happen if Homer lost Bart, creating a tragic and terrifying atmosphere. The Simpsons has previously explored the idea of what the world would look like without Bart, showing the family’s realization of their love for him and his important role … Read more