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We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film

With director Jane Schoenbrun's newest project drawing fresh attention, now is an ideal moment to revisit their 2021 debut feature — a quiet, unsettling coming-of-age story about a lonely teenager drawn into an online horror ritual that blurs the line between digital myth and psychological reality.

Source: The Verge 8/23/2026
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Doodle generative compositions in your browser with Musical Spirograph

Musical Spirograph is a free browser tool that merges the classic geometric drawing toy with generative music. Moving points trace mathematical curves across the screen, triggering musical notes as they pass through concentric rings — creating a mesmerizing, ever-changing audio-visual experience anyone can customize.

Source: The Verge 8/22/2026
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W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’

Emmy-winning comedian and documentarian W. Kamau Bell, known for projects like United Shades of America and We Need to Talk About Cosby, shared his go-to everyday tool with The Verge — and the pick is surprisingly down-to-earth, reflecting his no-frills, practical sensibility.

Source: The Verge 8/22/2026
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Here's what you'll need to watch Netflix in 4K on Chrome

Streaming Netflix at full 4K Ultra HD resolution on Google Chrome requires meeting specific hardware and software conditions. Understanding these requirements is increasingly relevant as more viewers shift to browser-based streaming rather than dedicated apps, making setup knowledge essential for the best picture quality.

Source: Engadget 8/22/2026
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Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams October 20

Netflix has confirmed that the second season of its animated series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe will arrive on October 20. The show builds on the acclaimed first season, 'Edgerunners,' which helped reinvigorate interest in CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG after its troubled launch.

Source: Engadget 8/21/2026
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Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos

Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series, stepping into the role after original lead Ryan Hurst suffered an on-set injury earlier this year. The former WWE champion and Guardians of the Galaxy actor brings considerable physical presence to the iconic warrior role.

Source: Engadget 8/20/2026
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Apple Music will reportedly label any AI-made tracks later this year

Apple Music is reportedly preparing to introduce labels that flag songs generated by artificial intelligence, building on an existing system that already tags certain types of content. The rollout is expected sometime later this year and aims to help listeners distinguish human-made music from AI-produced tracks.

Source: Engadget 8/20/2026
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They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken

A new National Geographic documentary marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by bringing together survivors and the first responders, strangers, and bystanders who helped them escape. The film explores how those life-altering connections forged in crisis have endured across a quarter century.

Source: Ars Technica 8/20/2026
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Nielsen is leaning more on wearables to hear what people are watching

Nielsen is expanding its use of smartwatch-style wearable devices to capture more accurate TV viewership data, incorporating readings from these gadgets into its co-viewing measurements starting August 31st. The move aims to help the ratings giant better track audience behavior in an increasingly fragmented streaming landscape.

Source: The Verge 8/19/2026
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Amazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny movie

Amazon accidentally made Jason Statham's upcoming theatrical film Mutiny fully streamable on Prime Video roughly two days before its cinema debut, with the complete 95-minute cut visible for about an hour before being pulled. The leak appears unintentional, with no signs of a planned promotional stunt.

Source: The Verge 8/19/2026
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Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is hiking subscription prices by roughly 18 percent following its first profitable quarter. The move signals the platform is shifting focus from subscriber growth at any cost toward sustainable revenue, though analysts caution that consistent profitability is far from guaranteed going forward.

Source: Ars Technica 8/18/2026
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream

A new slasher project called Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is leaning into practical artistry over digital effects, using hand-crafted matte paintings to build its atmosphere. The approach signals a deliberate homage to the golden era of horror filmmaking that fans of the genre are likely to appreciate.

Source: Ars Technica 8/18/2026
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Peacock is raising prices by up to $3

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is hiking subscription costs across all tiers, with increases ranging from $1 to $3 per month. The changes hit new subscribers in August and existing customers in September, continuing a pattern of annual price increases for the platform.

Source: The Verge 8/18/2026
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Coyote vs. Acme is even funnier because Warner Bros. Discovery tried to kill it

The animated-live-action hybrid film Coyote vs. Acme has earned strong reviews after Warner Bros. Discovery's controversial attempt to shelve it for a tax write-off backfired spectacularly, turning the movie into a cause célèbre and arguably boosting audience curiosity far beyond what normal marketing could have achieved.

Source: The Verge 8/18/2026
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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal crafted a hip hop breakup masterpiece

Rapper Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal have joined forces for their first complete album together, DOOMED!, a deeply personal meditation on romantic dissolution. Critics are calling it a standout work, with Segal's production complementing Eagle's characteristically introspective lyrical style at its most vulnerable.

Source: The Verge 8/16/2026
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VisionQuest trailer kicks off Disney's D23 fan event

Disney's D23 fan convention launched with a flurry of high-profile announcements, including a trailer for the new film VisionQuest, a teaser for the second season of Ahsoka, a trailer for Doomsday, and fresh details on the MCU's forthcoming X-Men project and a new Star Wars entry titled Starfighter.

Source: Ars Technica 8/15/2026