What to Know about the ‘Qudit’—and How It Could Change Quantum Computing
" alt="An artist's concept of elementary particles.">The rabbit hole of quantum gets weirder the deeper you go—but also has plenty of promise.
Retro Anthology Freaky Tales Is a Fun but Fleeting Ride
" alt="Freaky Tales Still 2">Pedro Pascal and Ben Mendelsohn star in the '80s-set creation from Captain Marvel's Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
https://gizmodo.com/retro-anthology-freaky-tales-is-a-fun-but-fleeting-ride-2000579793
Elon Musk Offers $1,000 to Outside Agitators in Latest Vote-Buying Scheme
">Buying votes has essentially become legal in the United States.
First Orbital Rocket Launched From European Soil Explodes Seconds After Liftoff
" alt="Isar Aersopace Rocket Explosion">The German startup behind the rocket referred to the test flight as a great success.
Tony Gilroy Hopes Andor Helps Star Wars Tell New Stories
" alt="Andor Season 2 Trailer Cassian Tie">Andor proved Star Wars can be more than death stars and laser swords, and he wants the franchise to start acting like it.
https://gizmodo.com/tony-gilroy-hopes-andor-helps-star-wars-tell-new-stories-2000582610
Lanterns‘ Director Teases the HBO Show’s Tone and ‘Sci-Fi Magic’
" alt="Lanterns First Look">Episode director James Hawes talks about what to expect from Lanterns and what its two stars bring to their roles.
https://gizmodo.com/lanterns-director-teases-the-hbo-shows-tone-and-sci-fi-magic-2000582372
As the Big Spring Sale Ends, Amazon Slashes Fire TV Stick Prices Once More
" alt="Firetvs">Save up 50% on some Amazon Fire TV Sticks including the HD model, 4K model, and 4K Max model for a limited time.
The Hypershell Exoskeleton is So Good at Climbing Cliffs it Ruined My Workout
" alt="Hypershell Pro X Review Hero 1">The Hypershell Pro X is a hiking exoskeleton made for going harder for longer, or for getting less from what you normally do.
This Great Waterproof Anker Speaker is Nearly 40% Off, Just Like During Black Friday
" alt="Ankersoundcore2">Save yourself almost $20 on the Anker Soundcore 2 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Struck by Lightning? This Tree Kinda Likes it
" alt="Tree Lightning Collage">New research suggests that Dipteryx oleifera trees, after being struck by lightning, are 14 times more likely to produce offspring.
https://gizmodo.com/struck-by-lightning-this-tree-kinda-likes-it-2000581812
CoreWeave Is at the Center of the AI Revolution, and Its IPO looks Like a House of Cards
">GPUs are coming down in price, and AI is becoming more efficient just as CoreWeave goes public.
DOGE Plans to Rewrite Entire Social Security Codebase in Just ‘a Few Months’: Report
" alt="Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025.">Details are scarce, but this has the potential to be a disaster.
The Woman in the Yard Is Terrifying, in a Very Uneven, Upsetting Way
" alt="Woman In Yard Review">Danielle Deadwyler stars in the new film from director Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Jason Blum.
https://gizmodo.com/woman-in-the-yard-review-horror-universal-blumhouse-2000582092
Giant, Ancient Life Form Doesn’t Fit Into Any Known Branch of Life
" alt="Painting Of Prototaxites">Scientists have debated where Prototaxites belong in the tree of life for over a century, but new a new study suggests it might represent a whole new branch.
https://gizmodo.com/giant-ancient-life-form-doesnt-fit-into-any-known-branch-of-life-2000582118
iPads and Fendi Handbags Among $200k of Stolen Packages Found in UPS Driver’s Home
" alt="Stolen merchandise UPS">If you live in south Texas and are missing an iPad you might want to read this story.
The Wheel of Time‘s Rafe Judkins on the Show’s Refreshing Approach to Queer Representation
" alt="Moiraine">The showrunner discussed the Prime Video series' approach to crafting its diverse fantasy world.
https://gizmodo.com/wheel-of-time-amazon-lgbtq-rafe-judkins-2000581616
He Built a Tool to Get Around Big Tech’s Recruiting Process, Columbia Kicked Him Out of School
" alt="Royleecolumbia">Roy Lee made a tool that used AI to help him pass technical interviews. He says his University has suspended him for using it.
Michigan Resident Dies From Donated Kidney Tainted With Rabies
" alt="Rabies Virus">Only a handful of rabies cases tied to organ transplantation have ever been reported in the U.S.
https://gizmodo.com/michigan-resident-dies-from-donated-kidney-tainted-with-rabies-2000581565
An $8 Billion Subsidy for Internet in Rural Schools, Libraries and Hospitals May Be Upheld By Supreme Court
" alt="The Supreme Court building at twilight">In a 3 hour long session, the Justices grilled a conservative group's lawyer about the consequences of declaring the practice unconstitutional.
This 15″ HD Portable Monitor Costs 20 Times Less Than an Apple Display, Now at a Record Low Price on Amazon
" alt="Kyy Portable Monitor">Save 30% during Amazon's Big Spring Sale on this KYY 1080p portable monitor.