Pebble Revives and Revamps Its Short-Lived Circular Smartwatch
If you loved the old Pebble Time Round, the new Round 2 smartwatch is better in every way.
https://gizmodo.com/pebble-revives-and-revamps-its-short-lived-circular-smartwatch-2000704903
The ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Really Tried to Be Everything for Everyone
‘The Rightside Up’ brought the Netflix blockbuster to its end with a blend of action and agony—plus an epilogue stuffed with hazy happiness.
https://gizmodo.com/the-stranger-things-finale-really-tried-to-be-everything-for-everyone-2000704739
Tesla Sales Skid Even With Cheaper Models and Deep Discounts
China's BYD is breathing down Elon Musk's neck.
https://gizmodo.com/tesla-sales-skid-even-with-cheaper-models-and-deep-discounts-2000704887
The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving
Several states have reported their first pediatric flu deaths this week.
https://gizmodo.com/the-super-flu-is-hitting-kids-hard-and-some-arent-surviving-2000704822
SpaceX Will Move Thousands of Starlinks Closer to Earth in 2026. Here’s Why
The reconfiguration will reduce the orbital altitude of nearly half of the Starlink megaconstellation.
Disney World Employee Injured by Runaway ‘Indiana Jones’ Boulder
You don't have to be a professor of archaeology to become the victim of a rolling boulder trap these days.
https://gizmodo.com/disney-world-indiana-jones-boulder-accident-video-2000704890
Meta’s New Privacy Policy Opens Up AI Chats for Targeted Ads
If Meta can use a feature for targeting ads, Meta will use a feature for targeting ads.
https://gizmodo.com/metas-new-privacy-policy-opens-up-ai-chats-for-targeted-ads-2000704852
Scientists Solved the Mystery of the Shark That Bites Perfect Circles
A detailed investigation into these strange creatures is finally giving scientists and fishermen valuable clues about when and where they strike.
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-finally-figured-out-the-shark-that-bites-perfect-circles-2000704853
Live Updates From CES 2026 in Las Vegas 🔴
Follow along with Gizmodo as we check out all the latest gadget announcements from the year's biggest, most-packed tech event, CES 2026.
https://gizmodo.com/live-updates-from-ces-2026-in-las-vegas-2000697509
Startup Satellite Hits 1,800 Degrees, Cooks Up Plasma in Orbit for the First Time
Space Forge is looking to manufacture semiconductor materials in orbit, where the microgravity enables cleaner crystals.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Already Told Us What the Spinoff Will Be About
One mysterious thread from the finale will provide an inroad for the future of 'Stranger Things'.
https://gizmodo.com/stranger-things-finale-rock-vecna-spinoff-netflix-2000704824
The Clicks BlackBerry-Like Phone Keyboard Finally Makes Sense
Or, if you just want another BlackBerry, Clicks is also making a phone.
https://gizmodo.com/the-clicks-blackberry-like-phone-keyboard-finally-makes-sense-2000704812
2026 Is Poised to Be the Year of the Tech IPO. Will It Also Be the Year the AI Bubble Bursts?
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic are all allegedly planning to raise eye-watering figures in market debuts.
This Beetle Is in a Toxic Relationship With a Tree. Luckily, They Know a Fungi
Three's a crowd: Tree, beetle, and fungus don't get along, but they're surviving together.
Icon Meets Icon in the New Trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ Revival
Miss Piggy is giving Sabrina Carpenter the house tour.
https://gizmodo.com/the-muppet-show-50th-anniversary-trailer-sabrina-carpenter-2000704814
There Is So Much New Lego You Can Buy in January
The new year is always a wild time for Lego releases, and 2026 is certainly no exception.
https://gizmodo.com/lego-january-2026-sets-star-wars-marvel-stranger-things-2000704414
42 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in January
Happy New Year, and happy new books!
https://gizmodo.com/42-new-sci-fi-fantasy-and-horror-books-releasing-in-january-2000702259
Marvel Rings In 2026 With a ‘Wonder Man’ Trailer
A new year means new Marvel shows to watch, and the first to come in 2026 is 'Wonder Man.'
https://gizmodo.com/marvel-rings-in-2026-with-a-wonder-man-trailer-2000704706
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in January 2026
We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and beyond.
https://gizmodo.com/best-streaming-tv-movies-january-2026-marvel-twilight-2000703671
FYI: These Are the Asteroids You Should Mine
Scientists have analyzed a collection of meteorites to figure out where asteroid prospectors should go first.
https://gizmodo.com/fyi-these-are-the-asteroids-you-should-mine-2000704248
The ‘Helldivers’ Movie Has a Director and the Choice Makes Perfect Sense
" alt="Helldivers 3">'Fast & Furious' franchise veteran Justin Lin has come aboard Sony's adaptation of the popular video game series.
This Might Be the Best 3-In-1 Charging Stand for Apple Devices, Except for One Thing
" alt="Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station 4">Anker's Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station has a screen, fan-assisted 25W wireless charging, and an absurd price.
https://gizmodo.com/anker-prime-wireless-charging-station-review-2000686108
‘Tron’ Just Can’t Stop Dying
" alt="Tron Haslab">After the disappointing release of 'Tron: Ares,' a new Hasbro toy set will not be happening either.
‘Monster Hunter’ Is the Next Secret Lair Drop for ‘Magic: The Gathering’
" alt="Monster Hunter Hed">'Magic: The Gathering' has been snatching up plenty of IP for Secret Lair, so it's latest catch is the hit 'Monster Hunter' games.
https://gizmodo.com/monster-hunter-is-the-next-secret-lair-drop-for-magic-the-gathering-2000686521
The Roman Empire’s Entire Road Network Just Got Mapped, and It’s Mind-Blowing
" alt="Ancient Roman Roads">A new study identified over 68,000 more miles of ancient Roman roads than were previously known.
‘Destiny 2’ Is Adding So Many ‘Star Wars’ Guns
" alt="Destiny 2 Renegades Bryar Pistol">'Renegades,' the 'Star Wars'-inspired upcoming expansion for Bungie's sci-fi shooter, will bring you plenty of firepower from a galaxy far, far away... and, of course, a certain laser sword.
https://gizmodo.com/destiny-2-renegades-star-was-guns-explained-2000681402
Putting a Bluetooth Speaker In an End Table Is a Bad Idea, Actually
" alt="Decortech End Table Speaker Review 1">I love speaker furniture, but there are some objects you can probably skip shoving a speaker into.
https://gizmodo.com/putting-a-bluetooth-speaker-in-an-end-table-is-a-bad-idea-actually-2000678796
The Most Incredible ‘Visions’ Volume 3 Short Is ‘Star Wars’ at Its Absolute Best
" alt="Star Wars Visions Volume 3 Black">"BLACK", by David Productions, represents the apex of what 'Star Wars: Visions' should be: bold, stylistic, challenging, and thoroughly, dazzlingly new.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-visions-volume-3-best-short-black-2000679537
Is AI Leading to Layoffs or Does the Economy Just Suck?
" alt="Sam Altman speaking in front of the OpenAI logo">Does the AI-ification of the economy mean less jobs, or does a faulty economy mean more AI?
https://gizmodo.com/is-ai-leading-to-layoffs-or-does-the-economy-just-suck-2000679535
Ever Wondered What Nuclear Fusion Looks Like? We Have Pics
" alt="Tokamak Energy Nuclear Fusion Footage Capture">The footage offers an unprecedentedly colorful look at the extreme physics at play—revealing valuable information for researchers studying fusion.
https://gizmodo.com/ever-wondered-what-nuclear-fusion-looks-like-we-have-pics-2000674325
Can’t Sleep Without Cannabis or Booze? You’re Not Alone
" alt="Marijuana Buds Joint">"Cannabis and alcohol can help initiate sleep, but regular use may be problematic," the authors of a new study say.
https://gizmodo.com/cant-sleep-without-cannabis-or-booze-youre-not-alone-2000674307
Long Airport Lines and Disrupted Check-Ins as AWS Outage Wreaks Havoc on Half The Internet
" alt="Secretary Duffy Speaks On Shutdown Impact At Newark Airport">Users around the world were also unable to access crypto wallets and order food online.
New Map Reveals the Carbon Cost of Meat in Every U.S. City
" alt="beef on shelves at the grocery store">Researchers mapped greenhouse gas emissions associated with meat production for cities across the United States.
https://gizmodo.com/new-map-reveals-the-carbon-cost-of-meat-in-every-u-s-city-2000674321
James Gunn Once Floated a Galaxy-Brained Pitch for a Deadpool ‘Peacemaker’ Cameo
" alt="Deadpool Peacemaker Dc StudiOS Marvel">The streets aren't ready for a cinematic Amalgamation Comics universe, Mr. Gunn.
Why Getting Bit by a Mamba Sucks Extra Bad
" alt="Mamba Snake">Researchers discovered that the venoms of three of four mamba species deliver a second nasty surprise.
https://gizmodo.com/why-getting-bit-by-a-mamba-sucks-extra-bad-2000666473
Amazon Will Pay Up $2.5 Billion in Settlement Over Allegedly Tricking People Into Prime Subscriptions
">Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty—the largest ever in an FTC rule-violation case—and provide $1.5 billion in refunds to customers.
Welcome to Gizmodo’s New Look
" alt="Gizmodo homepage">Cleaner, faster, and easier to battle it out in the comments.
Feds Say Company That Bought RadioShack Was Running $112 Million Ponzi Scheme
" alt="File photo of a RadioShack retail location in Mount Laural, New Jersey, photographed in 2014.">RadioShack deserved better.
Disney Returns Jimmy Kimmel to TV After Public Backlash
" alt="Jimmykimmelscreengrab">'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will be back on ABC tomorrow, its 'indefinite' suspension coming to an end after boycotts, protests, and concerns over free speech.
https://gizmodo.com/jimmy-kimmel-live-returning-abc-disney-trump-2000662358
Gizmodo Science Fair: A Spacecraft That Hunts Down Space Junk
" alt="Astroscale">Astroscale aims to tackle the growing problem of space debris, one rocket part at a time.
https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-science-fair-a-spacecraft-that-hunts-down-space-junk-2000658641
Gizmodo Science Fair: A Stem Cell Treatment for Severely Damaged Corneas
" alt="Stem Cell Damaged Cornea">CALEC could become one of the first major examples of stem cell therapy's potential to repair once-unfixable injuries.
Gizmodo Science Fair: A ‘Window’ That Harvests Drinking Water From Desert Air
" alt="Science Fair Windowd Water">Researchers developed an atmospheric water harvester so effective it was able to extract moisture from the air in Death Valley—one of the driest places on Earth.
Gizmodo Science Fair: A Physics Experiment Turned Lead Into Gold
" alt="Sci Fair Lead Gold">A particle physics team at CERN turned lead into gold 80,000 times per second.
https://gizmodo.com/gizmodo-science-fair-a-physics-experiment-turned-lead-into-gold-2000649706
Big Tech Tells H-1B Workers Not to Leave Country Due to Trump’s New Policy
" alt="President Trump Holds Dinner For Tech And Business Leaders At The White House">Confusion and panic all around.
‘Shelby Oaks’ Puts a Satisfying, Scary Spin on the Found Footage Genre
" alt="Shelby Oaks Review">Chris Stuckmann directs the story of a group of missing paranormal YouTubers, in 'Shelby Oaks,' in theaters October 24.
https://gizmodo.com/shelby-oaks-puts-a-satisfying-scary-spin-on-the-found-footage-genre-2000661720
Jimmy Kimmel and Disney Begin Talks to Revive His Show
" alt="Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel arrives for the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022.">Disney wants to resolve the Jimmy Kimmel situation in a way that pleases everyone, but is that possible?
https://gizmodo.com/jimmy-kimmel-and-disney-begin-talks-to-revive-his-show-2000661685
The ‘Dan Da Dan’ Finale’s Best ‘Gundam’ Reference Keeps Us All in the Thrall of the Red Comet
" alt="Dan Da Dan Kinta Gundam Reference Char">'Dan Da Dan' made its great new arrival Kinta anime's biggest Comet Girl, and we're all better for it.
The Eagles Come Home to Roost in the Most Screwball ‘Peacemaker’ Yet
" alt="Peacemaker Dc StudiOS Recap">As plans are foiled left and right, Rick Flag Sr. finally confronts Peacemaker.
https://gizmodo.com/peacemaker-recap-back-to-the-suture-episode-5-dcu-2000661018
FTC Sues Ticketmaster Over ‘Deceptive’ Ticket Pricing Tactics
">“American live entertainment is the best in the world and should be accessible to all of us," said the FTC chairman.
https://gizmodo.com/ftc-sues-ticketmaster-over-deceptive-ticket-pricing-tactics-2000661020
Scientists Stunned as Tiny Algae Keep Moving Inside Arctic Ice
" alt="Extremophile Diatom Arctic Ice Skate And Glide">The finding overturns a previous belief that microbes in extreme conditions are barely getting by in their uninviting homes.
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-stunned-as-tiny-algae-keep-moving-inside-arctic-ice-2000657062
Apple’s Cheaper Apple Watch SE May Be the Wearable Most People Need
" alt="Apple Watch Se 2">The third-gen Apple Watch SE sports some of the Series 11's best features.
https://gizmodo.com/apples-cheaper-apple-watch-se-may-be-the-wearable-most-people-need-2000655912
Astronomers Just Found a Record-Breaking Space Explosion That Makes No Sense
" alt="Grb 250702b Gamma Ray Burst Eso">“If this is a massive star, it is a collapse unlike anything we have ever witnessed before.”
Warner Bros. Shifts ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Date to Summer 2026
" alt="Mortal Kombat Ii Warner Bros.">The video game franchise sequel had been set for an October opening.
https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-shifts-mortal-kombat-ii-release-date-to-summer-2026-2000650940
Peek Inside the ‘Fallout’ Vault at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
" alt="Fallout Vault">August's big theme park news belongs entirely to Universal, with HHN Orlando and Universal Horror Unleashed bringing cross-country cinematic terrors.
AI Is Crushing the Early Career Job Market, Stanford Study Finds
" alt="">Warning bells have been ringing for months, and now experts are providing the data to back that up.
https://gizmodo.com/ai-is-crushing-the-early-career-job-market-stanford-study-finds-2000648359
Google’s Pixel Buds 2a Have One Thing Apple Would Never Give Us on AirPods
" alt="Lifestyle Pixel Buds 2a">The world would be a better place if AirPods had this one Pixel Buds 2a design feature.
The Tiniest Action Camera Is Now Slightly Larger, and So Much Better for It
" alt="Insta360 Go Ultra Pet">Insta360’s new Go Ultra makes the case that cube-shaped action cameras are better than pods.
Oh No, ‘World of Warcraft’ Is Getting Me Elf-Pilled Again
" alt="World Of Warcraft Midnight Lorthemar Liadrin">The announcement of 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' is putting the spotlight on the Elven races of Azeroth again—as well as one of the best aspects of the MMO's success.
https://gizmodo.com/world-of-warcraft-midnight-blood-elves-silvermoon-update-2000645787
Trump’s Stance on Science Is Starting to Look Uncomfortably Soviet
" alt="Trump Spotlight Silhouette">The U.S. is drifting away from science and climate reality. So why does life seem so normal?
https://gizmodo.com/trumps-stance-on-science-is-starting-to-look-uncomfortably-soviet-2000646236
Can AI Predict Powerball Numbers?
">The massive lottery prize currently sits at $700 million.