Filling A Plus-Size Fashion Void On ‘Shrill’

The Hulu show’s costume designer discusses sourcing the feminine, tailored pieces worn by Aidy Bryant.

This week in tech history: The birth of the internet and the first telephone call

At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it’s also important to look back at how far we’ve come — that’s what This Week in Tech History will do. Join us every weekend for a recap of historical tech news, a…

See ‘Captain Marvel’ For The Feminism, Stay For The Space Cat

After battling trolls and mixed reviews, the MCU’s first female-fronted movie emerges as a total crowd pleaser.

Iconic ‘Game Of Thrones’ Moment May Have A Doggone Plot Hole

What’s going on in this Sansa Stark scene?

My Bloody Shirt: Revisiting My 1992 Gaybashing After Jussie Smollett

I know the reality of antigay violence personally, because a 30-year-old shirt reminds me.

Facebook leans into gaming with app’s new dedicated tab

For several years now, Facebook has attempted to strengthen its reputation as a gaming and streaming platform, desperately trying to catch up to leaders like Twitch and YouTube. The social network has made some bold moves in the past, including deals to broadcast some of the biggest games from Activision Blizzard, including Call of Duty and Overwatch, along with esports … Continue reading

Axiom Verge Developer And Distributor Say Its Publisher Owes Them Over $250,000

Axiom Verge, the celebrated Metroidvania from developer Tom Happ, is getting a physical release on Wii U this year. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the game’s distributor Limited Run Games and its business manager Dan Adelman have said that its publisher BadLand Games still owes them around a quarter…

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Well, fine: Ezra Miller's just going to write his own damn Flash movie, then

Although Warner Bros.’ slate of D.C. Comics movie properties appear to have dug themselves out of the grim, self-serious Snyder Hole they were toiling in a few years back—with lighter, less continuity-addicted movies like Wonder Woman drawing rave reviews, and Aquaman an actual, certified hit—not all members of the…

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The Pyrex Glass Controversy That Just Won't Die

Clear glass Pyrex cookware is practically an American icon. With its pleasing heft and remarkable resilience, these famous clear pans have been essential when cooking biscuits, casseroles, and pies since 1915. There’s only one problem. A few years ago, the pans started exploding when they got too hot—which is ironic…

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Elizabeth Warren’s plans to break up tech giants get tepid response from San Francisco

There’s no doubt that Elizabeth Warren raised a lot of eyebrows earlier this month when she revealed her plans to split up some of the US’s biggest tech companies. The senator, in announcing her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, specifically named Google, Amazon, and Facebook as having too much power, and operating like a monopoly. But for some … Continue reading