Apple TV+ is free to stream this weekend
Apple is allowing anyone to access its Apple TV+ streaming service for free from Friday through Sunday. The company announced the weekend of free streaming earlier this week alongside a short video featuring its most popular TV shows, including “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” “Shrinking,” and more. It’s worth noting that this is the first time that Apple has offered something like...
Every Oscar best-picture winner, ever
MOVIESAcademy AwardsAdd TopicEvery Oscar best-picture winner, everBrian Truitt,Kim WillisA look at the biggest Oscar winners, the 96 movies awarded best picture.1927/28: "Wings" | Richard Arlen, Clara Bow and Charles "Buddy" Rogers star in the first Academy Award best-picture winner, a silent film.Sunset Boulevard, Corbis Via Getty Images1928/29: "The Broadway Melody" | Bessie Love and Charles King star in the musical...
Following complaints, Apple to ‘further clarify’ when notification summaries use AI
Apple said on Monday it would release an update to better indicate that its notification summaries are generated by artificial intelligence. “A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users to report a concern if they view an unexpected notification summary,” an Apple spokesperson said...
Mel B to rejoin ‘AGT’ for Season 20 as Heidi Klum departs series
TVMelanie BrownAdd TopicMel B to rejoin 'AGT' for Season 20 as Heidi Klum departs series Edward SegarraUSA TODAY"America's Got Talent" is ready to spice things up once more.British singer-songwriter and Spice Girls alum Mel B is returning to the "AGT" judges panel for the reality competition's 20th season, according to a Monday press release. Mel B will join...
How to watch The Voice, how to stream Season 27 premiere of the Voice
SHOPPINGThe VoiceAdd TopicHow to watch The Voice, how to stream Season 27 premiere of the Voice Dylan ReffeUSA TODAYSeason 27 of The Voice begins on Monday night with a familiar face back in one of the big red judge's chairs.Adam Levine makes his grand return to the show after leaving in 2019. Levine and fellow new judge Kelsea...
Apple might be working on a new ‘Invites’ app
The year has just begun, and Apple might already be in “Sherlocking” mode to create a new app for iOS called Invites. Details are still thin on what this app might look like, but it could potentially be a competitor to Evite or Partiful. According to findings in iOS 18.3 beta 2 code by 9to5Mac, Apple might be creating a new...
Stolen Oscars: The shocking true stories behind these infamous trophy heists
MOVIESAcademy AwardsAdd TopicStolen Oscars: The shocking true stories behind these infamous trophy heists Patrick RyanUSA TODAYWinning an Oscar is by no means an easy feat. But keeping track of one is a whole other story.While some actors playfully use their statues as doorstops and bathroom decor, others have no idea where the heck they went. Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges and Angelina Jolie have...
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ trailer signals return of gory franchise after 14 years
MOVIESMovie TrailersAdd Topic'Final Destination Bloodlines' trailer signals return of gory franchise after 14 years Jonathan LimehouseUSA TODAYAI-assisted summaryThe film will star Tony Todd, reprising his role as William Bludworth, despite his passing in 2024."Final Destination Bloodlines" centers around a college student who seeks to break a cycle of gruesome deaths plaguing her family.The film is expected to be...
Apple joins consortium to help develop next-gen AI data center tech
Apple has joined a consortium creating next-gen technology to link together chips in AI data centers. The consortium, the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium, is developing a standard called UALink, which connects the AI accelerator chips found within a growing number of server farms. As of Tuesday, Apple is a member of the consortium’s board, along with Alibaba and semiconductor company...
Looking for a good horror movie? We rank the century’s best scary films
MOVIESMovie reviewsAdd TopicLooking for a good horror movie? We rank the century's best scary films Brian TruittUSA TODAYThis isn't recency bias talking: The 21st century has given us some pretty great horror films.Sure, the last millennium was rather awesome, too, with the Universal monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein and friends); villains like Jason Voorhees and Leatherface; Alfred Hitchcock's seminal "Psycho" shower scene; and...
