The International Space Station’s New AI-Powered Bot Is Actually Pretty Cool

Introducing CIMON, a floating, basketball-sized robot that will serve as a companion and assistant to crew members aboard the International Space Station. Infused with artificial intelligence, the floating bot is reminiscent of HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but far less evil. We hope.

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The Only Version of Return of the King Worth Watching Missing From Max After Streaming Bug

Screenshot: Warner Bros. Bad news for Max subscribers who’ve made re-watching The Lord of the Rings extended editions an annual New Year tradition: the third film in the trilogy, The Return of the King — which just celebrated its 20th anniversary! —is only available to stream in its theatrical version. No ancient evil is to blame, thankfully; it’s an unspecified “tech issue,” according to a Max spokesperson who responded to a comment request from Vulture after the issue was noted by dismayed fans on Reddit . The fact that The Return of the King extended edition is merely temporarily unavailable is actually good news given Max’s track record for removing content in the past, and the explanation makes sense considering The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers remain available in both their theatrical and extended editions. The Max spokesperson assured Vulture that The Return of the King extended edition will be, ah, returning soon to the service, though as of this writing i

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All the Best Star Wars Merch You Can Buy on May 4

Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products This year Lucasfilm is rolling out across the galaxy—er, retailers, with Star Wars merch for every fan. From the prequels to Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary and The Mandalorian universe, hit lightspeed on your windows to ShopDisney, BoxLunch, RSVLTS, Loungefly, Heroes and Villains, and Chewy for the goods. Check out our gallery guide of curated galactic curios to add to your collection this May the Fourth. ShopDisney Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney OurUniverse Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney HerUniverse Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney Sand Cloud Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney Cakeworthy Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney Cakeworthy Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDisney Image: Lucasfilm Consumer Products Available here . ShopDi

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