Drone Delivery Sparks Chaos in Hilarious Sci-Fi Novel ‘Deliver Us’

Deliver Us, a 2018 novel by Christopher Robinson and Gavin Kovite, takes a hilarious look at the future of drone delivery. The plot revolves around a social media activist named Piper Prince who attempts to stop Amazon from taking over her Detroit neighborhood. “It’s written in a Coen brothers sort of tone,” Robinson says in […]

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Why Aren’t More People Watching ‘For All Mankind’?

The science fiction series For All Mankind, which recently wrapped up its fourth season on Apple TV+, explores an alternate timeline in which the United States and the Soviet Union establish a Mars colony in the 1990s. Science fiction editor John Joseph Adams was impressed with the series’ quality and ambition. “It’s a fantastic show,” […]

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‘Children of Dune’ Is a Very Philosophical Book

Children of Dune, the third book in author Frank Herbert’s Dune series, explores the lives of Leto and Ghanima Atreides, the twin children of Paul Atreides, the hero of the first novel. TV writer Andrea Kail was impressed by the book’s thoughtful examination of complex ideas. “This is a very philosophical book, much more so […]

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‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Captures the Magic of D&D

The Dungeons & Dragons video game Baldur’s Gate 3 has become a cultural phenomenon, winning countless accolades including Game of the Year. One of the game’s biggest fans is science fiction editor John Joseph Adams, who has played Baldur’s Gate 3 for more than 1,000 hours. “It’s absolutely an amazing game,” Adams says in Episode […]

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Is the PlayStation Portal Right for You?

PlayStation Portal: Gamechanger or Missed Opportunity? When Sony announced that it would launch a handheld console, people took note. After all, Sony’s previous attempts at entering portable gaming may not have been stellar commercial successes, but the PlayStation Portable and the PS Vita are both fondly remembered by longtime Sony fans. As details began to […]

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Dungeons & Dragons Is a Household Name Again

Kyle Newman, director of the cult classic Fanboys, recently coauthored the book Lore and Legends: A Visual Celebration of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game. The book chronicles the astounding success of the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition ruleset, which launched in 2014. “This book explores D&D being nearly extinct in the early 2010s, up to […]

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Andrew Yang’s New Novel Predicts Electoral Chaos

Entrepreneur Andrew Yang ran a surprisingly successful presidential campaign in 2020, captivating the internet with fresh ideas and a fun, geeky persona. More than any other candidate, Yang seemed to channel the optimistic spirit of science fiction shows like Star Trek. “There are a bunch of things that are happening now that mean we should […]

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David Cronenberg Is the Master of Grotesque Sci-Fi

David Cronenberg has directed more than 20 feature films in a wide variety of genres, but he remains best known for provocative ’80s sci-fi films like The Fly and Videodrome. Humor writer Tom Gerencer is a lifelong fan of Cronenberg’s artistic vision. “He is an absolute genius, and he has merged that with an absolute mastery […]

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ZyberVR Magnetic VR Battery – L’extension de batterie incroyable pour votre casque Quest !

ZyberVR Magnetic VR Battery Pack 5000mAh Une batterie externe qui permet d’avoir 2 à 4h d’autonomie en plus. La connexion est magnétique. Super facile à utiliser, super efficace ! Avec une grande capacité de 5000 mAh, cette batterie offre 2 à 4 heures de temps de jeu supplémentaire, qui dépend du type de jeu et du […]

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‘Majority’ Imagines Internet Hate Mobs to the Extreme

Abby Goldsmith’s science fiction novel Majority tells the story of a group of young people from Earth who get abducted by the Torth, a galaxy-spanning civilization ruled by merciless telepaths. “There’s a galactic empire, and these people are all neurally, superluminally connected,” Goldsmith says in Episode 550 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. […]

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Charlie Kaufman Movies Have Gotten Really Bleak

Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter behind Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, is one of the smartest and most original writers in Hollywood. Humor writer Tom Gerencer remembers being very impressed with Kaufman’s 1999 debut film Being John Malkovich. “I remember being completely blown away by it and absolutely loving it,” Gerencer says in […]

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‘Gestella’ Is a Heartbreaking Feminist Werewolf Story

Susan Palwick’s short story “Gestella,” which appears in her 2007 book The Fate of Mice, is one of the most heartbreaking fantasy stories ever written. “People either say ‘This story ripped my heart out and I love you,’ or ‘This story ripped my heart out and I hate you,’” Palwick says in Episode 548 of […]

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Maximiser l’efficacité grâce à l’automate industriel : avantages et défis pour les entreprises

L’automate industriel est devenu un moyen de plus en plus populaire pour aider les entreprises à améliorer leur efficacité, à réduire leurs coûts et à maximiser leur productivité. Il utilise des systèmes de contrôle tels que des ordinateurs, des robots et l’intelligence artificielle pour automatiser les tâches et les processus au sein d’un environnement industriel […]

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Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks Are Still Going Strong

Ian Livingstone is the cofounder of Games Workshop, the legendary UK game company behind Warhammer 40,000. In his new book Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop, Livingstone recounts the company’s humble beginnings. “It’s really in many ways a personal memoir rather than a business book,” Livingstone says in Episode 547 of the Geek’s […]

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John Romero’s ‘Doom’ Memoir Drops You Into Id’s Early Days

John Romero, cocreator of the popular first-person shooters Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D is one of the video game industry’s best known designers. In his new book, Doom Guy: Life in First Person, Romero relates the many ups and downs of his life and career. “It’s kind of an Id Software history book, plus my autobiography,” Romero […]

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