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Veteran actor and filmmaker Bill Paxton died suddenly Saturday at the age of 61.

In a statement released to TMZ, the Paxton family said, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery.

Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."

Bill Paxton as Pvt. Hudson in Aliens (1986).

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It's like we woke up in an alternate universe - one where Nokia chose Android over Windows Phone. And oh boy, it is glorious. The brand has a lot of catching up to do but it gets close to the front in a single bound.

On March 17, 2017, the new Marvel Netflix series Iron Fist -- the last part of the puzzle that eventually assembles into… no, the Defenders -- will debut. The Netflix shows have been following a similar pattern to that of their earliest MCU contemporaries: Introduce a number of strong solo heroes, then bring them together for a massive threat in a team adventure.

We’re all waiting to see how The Defenders plays out, but for now it’s time to meet the final member of the team to be introduced after Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), and Luke Cage (Mike Colter). Finn Jones -- known to Doctor Who fans as Jo Grant’s grandson from two episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures, and to Game of Thrones fans as Loras Tyrell -- will be playing Danny Rand, AKA Iron Fist, so let’s find out more about the comics version of the Man with the Glowing Hand!

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In light of President Donald Trump's rise to power, some people are seriously worried about the planet's health. Count The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists among that group, since they recently pushed the Doomsday Clock to two and half minutes to mi...

Imagine a future where the visually impaired could see clearly thanks to technology. Now what if I told you that we might not be far from that reality? VR technology might be a glimpse at such a future.

Principal photography has begun on Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Disney has released a picture (below) of the main cast, alongside the film's co-directors.

Beginning shooting yesterday at Pinewood Studios in London, and announced on StarWars.com, the film is scheduled for release on May 25, 2018.

The story says that "the movie will explore the duo’s adventures before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope, including their early encounters with that other card-playing rogue from a galaxy far, far away, Lando Calrissian."

From left to right: Woody Harrelson, Chris Miller (director), Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo (as Chewbacca), Phil Lord (director), Donald Glover.

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It's not uncommon to be stopped by another driver and asked for directions, but when it's a military helicopter pilot and you're on a snowswept road in rural Kazakstan, things start...

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Aquaman star Jason Momoa has shared a few new details about Warner Bros.' upcoming DC solo film, saying he's "extremely happy" with the underwater world the studio has created.

In an interview with Digital Trends, Momoa highlighted an aspect of the film that he thinks is "cool," namely how Aquaman "taps into the native culture and that’s something that we're only taught a little about, so there’s a lot of interesting things."

He also said he's read the film's script and expressed his excitement in the DCEU exploring the depths of the sea. "I’ve never seen a movie that's anything like this. It's going to be a world that you’ve never seen before," he said, noting how prior DC films have ventured to other planets, but never underwater. "So it’s just a really cool spin on what’s below and it uses a lot of great movies that I already love," he added, specifically mentioning The Lord of the Rings, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Romancing the Stone and Star Wars.

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Is there any connection between Slater's character here and his role in Mr. Robot? I still haven't watched that show yet, but they seem related. Anyway, this is basically just a slick commercial for HP's printers and PCs—it is boldly proclaimed that the company's devices are the most secure in the world. I don't know about that, but it's fun to see advertising budgets being flaunted. HP Inc. today introduced the first of a series of global initiatives to elevate awareness of the security risks facing businesses and consumers. It kicks off with award-winning actor Christian Slater and the premiere of the newly launched HP Studios' web series, The Wolf, highlighting how corporate networks can be hacked and what companies must do to protect themselves. In the series, Slater systematically hacks a company - from the mailroom to the boardroom - through overlooked vulnerabilities and poorly secured printers and PCs. This first installment reinforces that security is no longer just the responsibility of the network or something at the perimeter, but it's a concern for everyone. Discussion

NBC has dished out an early season 3 renewal for comedy series SUPERSTORE. “We are extremely proud of SUPERSTORE, which is one of the smartest and funniest comedies on television today,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “Through the show’s expertly drawn characters, our producers and cast do a remarkable job touching on many issues […]

As clever as machine learning is, there's one common problem: you frequently have to train the AI on thousands or even millions of examples to make it effective. What if you don't have weeks to spare? If Gamalon has its way, you could put AI to wor...

Smart, a subsidiary of Daimlerchrysler, announced on Tuesday that starting in 2018 all of its vehicles sold in North America will be of the electric variety. The company plans to stop selling the gas-powered Fortwo and Fortwo Cabrio in the US and Can...

Dubai is trying to ease the stress of commuting on its congested roads with the introduction of a self-driving hover-taxi. While only a concept at the moment, the taxi has been tested within the...

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A test drive for most of us takes place down the local car dealership, but supercar enthusiast Steve Feldman got to get behind the wheel of this incredible holographic Lamborghini. This model is...

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Vandals have written off a yellow car that tourists have claimed ruins the view of one of Britain's most picturesque villages. Pensioner Peter Maddox parks his Vauxhall Corsa outside the...

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Filming may have only just begun in Atlanta on Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War, but you can already see some of your favorite superheroes assembled courtesy of two new, official behind-the-scenes videos.

Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr., conducted a Facebook Live on Friday, during which time he interacted with Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Chris Pratt's Star-Lord, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo:

Marvel Studios also released the official commencement of principal photography featurette seen below, which includes new images and concept art of the movie's characters, including the villain Thanos:

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ICYMI: The X-Men character David Haller now has his own TV series on FX, so let's delve into the history of the Marvel Comics character.

OLED meets Ambilight to glorious effect.

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) wasn't kidding when it said the radiation levels inside Fukushima's nuclear reactor are the highest they've been since its meltdown in 2011. It had to pull out the robot it sent in to find the exact location of melted...

A report by NBC News cites unnamed US intelligence sources claiming that Russian officials are deliberating a handover of Edward Snowden as a "gift" to the Trump administration. Since leaking information on the NSA's "PRISM" surveillance, the former...

With their first release, Keybase simplified encrypted file sharing, allowing anyone to securely send data without the need for additional third-party software. Now the company wants to bring that same security and simplicity to encrypted messaging w...

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from the State of Washington v. Donald Trump lawsuit that suspended the President's controversial executive order preventing entry of anyone traveling from seven Muslim-majority countries....

Elon Musk said he wasn't about to join Uber's CEO in quitting President Trump's economic advisory council, and he's sticking to his guns in the wake of a meeting on February 3rd. The Tesla founder claims that he managed to get the immigration ban dis...

It's the end of an era for the US sea power, in more ways than one: the Navy has decommissioned the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The vessel launched in 1961 and is mainly known for playing a pivotal rol...

As expected, Intel, Google, Microsoft, Apple and 93 other tech firms have filed an amicus brief in support of lawsuits against President Donald Trump's executive order barring immigrants from seven countries. "The Executive Order abandons these princ...

The modular Moto Z was the tool of choice at the latest Motorola hackathon in San Francisco this past weekend. Developers and entrepreneurs took on the task of hacking the mobile phone with a variety of other hardware to come up with innovative add-o...

A 14-member contingent of the California GOP have sent a letter to newly-installed Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao, asking that the DOT halt approval of a $650 million dollar grant for a proposed bullet train running between San Francisco and S...