Piper Laurie, Actress In ‘Carrie,’ Dead At 91

The Oscar-nominated actress died of old age, according to her manager.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's New Trailer Is a Wild, Rockin' Trip

New York Comic Con is here, and Netflix came ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Scott Pilgrim comics next year with the latest look at its new animated adaptation of Brian Lee O’Malley’s seminal series.

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Piper Laurie, Actress In ‘Carrie,’ Dead At 91

The Oscar-nominated actress died of old age, according to her manager.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's New Trailer Is a Wild, Rockin' Trip

New York Comic Con is here, and Netflix came ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Scott Pilgrim comics next year with the latest look at its new animated adaptation of Brian Lee O’Malley’s seminal series.

Read more…

Ken Burns’ New Film Tackles America’s Worst Conservation Failure

The documentary, out Monday on PBS, examines the tragic history and hopeful future of the American buffalo.

The Most Spectacular Cosplay of New York Comic-Con, Day 2

It’s that time of year once again, folks, where New York becomes filled with fans and cosplayers due to New York Comic-Con. And as io9 likes to do, we’ve got a slideshow featuring some of the coolest-looking cosplay seen on the show floor.

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Olympian Mary Lou Retton Making ‘Remarkable’ Progress In ICU, Daughter Says

Th retired gymnast’s recovery “is steadily progressing” and she is responding to pneumonia treatment, according to an update shared on Instagram.

The Most Spectacular Cosplay of New York Comic-Con, Day 2

It’s that time of year once again, folks, where New York becomes filled with fans and cosplayers due to New York Comic-Con. And as io9 likes to do, we’ve got a slideshow featuring some of the coolest-looking cosplay seen on the show floor.

Read more…

You can now buy a Ferrari with crypto in the US, if that's your thing

Anyone sitting on a mountain of cryptocurrency can now use it to buy a Ferrari in the US. According to Reuters, the luxury carmaker is working with the crypto payment processor BitPay to accept bitcoin, ether, and USDC for purchases stateside, which customers were apparently begging for. Europe is expected to get the same treatment in early 2024, with other regions to follow.

There won’t be any upcharges for those paying with crypto, Ferrari’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera told Reuters, and BitPay will convert those payments to traditional currency at the time of the transaction to avoid any issues of volatility. Galliera said the move will help the company reach “people who are not necessarily our clients but might afford a Ferrari.”

Just last year, Ferrari announced a commitment to more sustainable operations, including reducing its environmental footprint, and embracing the notoriously energy-intensive cryptocurrencies would seem to go against that. But, the company insists this doesn’t get in the way of its mission. Galliera cited recent strides in improving crypto’s carbon footprint, like heavier reliance on renewable energy sources, and told Reuters, “Our target to reach for carbon neutrality by 2030 along our whole value chain is absolutely confirmed.”

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/you-can-now-buy-a-ferrari-with-crypto-in-the-us-if-thats-your-thing-214639691.html?src=rss

Dog Rescued Unharmed After Getting Stuck For 3 Days In Bear Cave

A black bear was “happily sleeping and apparently not too concerned about his ‘cave mate,'” according to a Tennessee fire department.