Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Mounts Box-Office Comeback
In an unsettled week at the box office, the musical biopic ‘Michael’ returned to take the box office crown.
On the Radar: Canvas Cyberattack, AI in Kids’ Toys and ‘Stressful’
Thousands of schools were affected by a cyberattack on Canvas. AI toys continue to flood the market. “Stressful” becomes America’s describer for 2026.
Do Parents Even Care Anymore? The Strange Case of Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll
The parental concerns of yesteryear are faded in today’s light, surpassed by a unified fear of screen time. Why is that?
Movie Monday: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Knocks Around ‘Mortal Kombat II’
In a battle of sequels, ‘Mortal Kombat II’ fell short against the overpowering sense of fashion of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’
On the Radar: Online Prediction Markets, Feelings-Focused AI Models and Dead Internet Theory
Online prediction markets move to block underage users. A new study shows that AI models that consider user feelings get facts wrong.
The Plight of Babes in AI Toyland
Artificial intelligence has become a part of the toys our children play with. But are there problems with putting our babes in AI Toyland?
Movie Monday: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Takes the Crown
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashayed to a winning opening weekend while other box-office newcomers ranked further down in the ratings.
Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Biopic a Box Office Thriller
The King of Pop became the King of the Box Office this week with the high-earning debut of the Michael biopic.
The Theology Of … Doom
Believe it or not, Doom is far more complex than a guy who rips and tears his way through the forces of Hell. We’ll explain how here.
Movie Monday: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Soars to New Heights
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ continued its flight through the box office stratosphere, eclipsing all other films.