A New Fallout Clip Spotlights the Series’ Wild, Wild, Dystopian West

Having already dropped two trailers, the next move for Prime Video’s adaptation of the wildly popular Fallout games is to share an actual scene from an episode—and it’s picked an ideal one, showcasing the post-apocalyptic setting and dynamics between three key characters: Ella Purnell’s greenhorn-with-a-gun Lucy; Walton Goggins’ bounty hunter, the Ghoul; and a well-armed … Read more

The guilty pleasure of North Sea TikTok and its dystopian oil influencers

I’ve never been particularly into the sea (is anyone into the sea?). As hard as it might be to believe, unless I’m in the immediate vicinity of a big body of water, it’s not something that regularly crosses my mind. And yet this past year, I’ve spent more time thinking about the sea than ever … Read more

Chatting with Meta’s dystopian AI personas leaves more questions than answers

Meta’s AI characters are live, and they’re just as creepy and confusing as you might expect. At Meta Connect 2023, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced a collection of various AI personas with unique interests and personalities. Through Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, users can chat with specific characters about topics like cooking, workouts, travel, or general … Read more