Fearless Fund barred from awarding grant to Black women founders
Experts and venture industry insiders following the Fearless Fund case remain dumbfounded as it continues to unfold. Source : Fearless Fund barred from awarding grant to...
“Mission Impossible” Leak with Chinese Connection Floods Pirate Sites
Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” hasn’t had the easiest path to the silver screen. The film’s production started right before the COVID-19...
Your Guide to October’s Much-Anticipated ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse
The Americas are in for an astronomical treat on October 14, as an annular solar eclipse, known as the “ring of fire,” will be visible across...
Spotify Is Playing Around With AI-Generated Playlists From a Prompt
Spotify is going full-steam ahead with artificial intelligence. After releasing an AI-powered DJ earlier this year, the streaming service is now testing ways to automatically generate...
IronNet, founded by former NSA director, shuts down and lays off staff
IronNet, a once-promising cybersecurity startup founded by a former NSA director and funded by cyber and defense investors, has shuttered and laid off its remaining staff...
Taylor Lorenz on How Women Started the Creator Culture Revolution
The early 2000s were the birthplace of the modern internet—especially social media and the creators that power its endless algorithmic engines. It’s been close to two...
The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in October 2023
Let’s get streaming! Welcome to io9’s latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving...
Two California Library Systems Join in Granting Free Access to Banned Books for Young Readers
Just in time for Banned Books Week (October 1-7), two California library systems — San Diego Public Library and LA County Library — have joined the Books...
Queer social app Lex gets a new CEO and $5.6M to grow
Lex, the app inspired by vintage lesbian personals, just raised $5.6 million in seed funding and elevated co-founder Jennifer Lewis from COO to CEO. As a...
What if Casper Was an Elevated Horror Film?
When you think “Casper” you think friendly. You think animation. Maybe you even think of Devon Sawa and Christina Ricci. What you don’t think of is...
