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- Fackham Hall review Downton Abbey spoof is fast, funny and throwaway <p>Period drama parody has some decent and often smart gags and benefits from a game cast including Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie</p><p>Perhaps its the feeling of end times in the air: after year...

- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Mortal Kombat and Nash Bridges star, Dies at 75 <p>SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film Mortal Kombat and TV series The Man in the High Castle has died. He was 75.</p> <p>The post <a href...

- Supreme Court to decide if Trump's birthright citizenship order can stand <p>The Supreme Court will decide if President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump's</a> executive order to end <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/...

- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' dies at 75 The actor died from complications due to a stroke, his manager confirmed on Thursday....

- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film Mortal Kombat and TV series "The Man in the High Castle" has died. He was 75. Tagawa died surrounded...

- Friday's high school basketball scores and schedule <img alt="West Auroras Jaden Matthews (22) goes to the basket against Neuqua Valleys Mason Martin (30) during the Hoops 4 Healing tournament." src="https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2c938e5/...

- Here comes Krampus: How the half-goat, half-demon became a cultural phenomenon <img alt="A reveler wearing a traditional Krampus costume and mask performs during a Krampus run in Hollabrunn, Austria, in 2024. The antithesis of Santa Claus, the folkloric creatures popularity has ...

- Noise & Grain Combines Two of Portlands Loves: Film Photography and Live Music Nolan Parker by Nolan Parker <p>Since the advent of pocket-sized cameras that hold thousands and thousands of photos, everyone with the means to buy a smartphone can document their lives, editing and ...

- Metas Chatbot Will Provide AI-Powered Live News via CNN, Fox News <img alt="Meta,ai,app,displayed,on,a,smartphone,screen,,with,large" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1080" src="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2025/10/shutterstock_2633202687-e...

- TCL D2 Plus Fingerprint Smart Lock review: Its better than basic <div id="link_wrapped_content"> <section class="wp-block-bigbite-multi-title"><div class="container"></div></section> <div class="review" id="review-body"><h4 class="review-title" id="at-a-glance">At ...

- Logitech rejects AI gadgets: A solution looking for a problem that doesnt exist <div id="link_wrapped_content"> <section class="wp-block-bigbite-multi-title"><div class="container"></div></section> <p>From graphics cards to mid-sized cars, you cant find any new electronics that d...

- Your monitors USB ports hold hidden powers <div id="link_wrapped_content"> <section class="wp-block-bigbite-multi-title"><div class="container"></div></section> <p>Many modern monitors come with built-in USB hubs. These hubs dont just provide ...

- India considers new surveillance measure requiring iPhone A-GPS to stay active 24/7 <div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/08/Meta-bypassed-Apple-privacy-protections-and-fired-employee-who-flagged-it--FT.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#03...

- TECNO's latest imaging innovations aim to transform telephoto cameras on smartphones TECNO's annual Future Lens event took place, where the company unveiled new telephoto camera modules that aim to address shortcomings in smartphone zoom....

- Pixel owners: You can now use your phone as a Switch 2 webcam <p>The Switch 2's lack of a built-in camera means you need an external one for <a class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/gamechat-is-decades-late-and-looks-pretty-janky-202309823....

- The Netflix and Warner Bros. deal might be great for shareholders, but not for anyone else <p>Netflix's <a class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/netflix-to-buy-warner-bros-for-827-billion-120836295.html" target="_blank">$82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.</a> is, i...

- India is reportedly considering another draconian smartphone surveillance plan <p>You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed at mass government surveillance, try, try again. Only two days after India backpedaled on its plan to force smartphone makers to <a class="link...

- The best iPad deals this week include $100 off the iPad Air M3 <p>We generally think iPads are the best tablets for most people, but they usually dont come cheap. To help those looking to grab one today get the most value possible, were keeping an eye on sale pri...

- This Game Awards Teaser Just Keeps Getting More And More Puzzling <p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/all-the-game-awards-2025-winners-nominees/2900-7258/">The Game Awards</a> are coming up soon, and now host and organizer Geoff Keighley is hyping the event...

- India Reviews Telecom Industry Proposal For Always-On Satellite Location Tracking India is weighing a proposal to mandate always-on satellite tracking in smartphones for precise government surveillance -- an idea strongly opposed by Apple, Google, Samsung, and industry groups. Reut...