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Today marks 50 years since Farrah Fawcett helped launch “Charlie’s Angels,” one of the TV shows that defined the ’70s. Although the 90-minute movie pilot, which starred Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, premiered on ABC in March 1976, the show officially kicked off months later, on September 22, 1976.

Among the toys that debuted at the American International Toy Fair in 1959 was one that would become an instant success. In a now-iconic black and white swimsuit, Barbie was born. While Barbie’s origin story varies, Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, said she was inspired by her daughter, Barbara, to create a doll that would inspire little girls…

2026 is an awesome year to be a comic fan. DC Comics is hitting levels of success the publisher hasn’t in a while, giving readers the best superhero comics in years. The indie market is full of amazing books from companies like Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment, allowing A-list creators…

Marvel Studios’ Luke Cage is finally getting a proper sequel story within the MCU on Disney+. Behind Mike Colter’s portrayal, which has lasted more than a decade, Luke Cage remains a key figure among the MCU’s Defenders, who are finally being fully integrated into the larger Marvel story after years of uncertainty. The same is…

Madonna is heading back to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, and her return brings her right back to a show that has been part of her career for more than four decades. The 68-year-old singer will open the 2026 VMAs on September 27, marking her first live performance at the ceremony since 2003.

The demo is reportedly tied to Project Phoenix, the slim puck-tethered mixed reality headset that leaked out of a Horizon OS firmware package in July carrying a setup video, independent per-eye lens adjustment, removable nose clips, and eye and hand tracking as its only input methods. Pairing the two reveals is not a scheduling coincidence,…

It has been 58 years since Marvel brought the devil to comic books, and they did so by creating a new character without offending too many people in the process. The year was 1968, and Marvel had started a new series for the Silver Surfer, a character who made his debut three years earlier in…

It’s been over thirty years since Magic Knight Rayearth’s original TV anime series came to an end, and Crunchyroll has revealed when you will be able to stream its new anime reboot when it premieres. It has not only been a strong few years for new Isekai anime franchises, but fans of classic hits have…

TL;DR: After 26 years, retro hardware expert DiscoStarslayer reverse-engineered Sony’s MechaCon CXP102064 chip-by decapping and optically analyzing its die-to crack PS2 authentication. The breakthrough enables improved PS2 and related arcade emulation, homebrew, modding, and potential refurbishment of aging hardware. Voice: Kosta AndreadisSpeed 0:00 / 2:18 Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio.

Fan-favorite series, Noragami, reached its conclusion in January 2024 after more than 13 years of serialization. This beloved Shonen fantasy hasn’t returned with a sequel anime season since 2015; it’s more or less forgotten among new anime fans. Even if the series is still a favorite among a small but dedicated fan base, the anime’s…