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Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog.

The most important sci-fi movie of the century is about to leave Netflix

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Published Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

And it's never been more relevant

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It’s tough to picture it now, but AI used to be the stuff of science fiction. Ever since the ‘60s, the topic has been fertile ground for inspiration, resulting in memorable creations, from the evil HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the pity-inducing replicants of Blade Runner. While these movies remain classics, we’re in an era of AI that might reshape the way the technology is depicted in fiction. Instead of visualizing it as something far off and ripe for exploring, we’re encountering it in our daily lives. Your opinions on AI may vary, but one thing is clear: It’s a far less sexy topic than what was promised.

‘The People’s Artist’ Competition, Presented By Johnny Depp, Names Winner

Johnny Depp.

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The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.

Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Star in Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex, Which Fails to Reach a Satisfying (Heh) Climax

I Want Your Sex hits theaters on July 31.

Given his last film was over a decade ago, it’s definitely gratifying to have a unique voice in cinema like Gregg Araki back with a new movie, even if the end result is entertaining but not a top tier new addition to his filmography. The indie director broke out in the 1990s with offbeat, edgy movies like The Doom Generation and Nowhere; he’s certainly never been shy about exploring sexuality in his work, which — as you might expect by the title — is front and center in his new release, I Want Your Sex. Araki has spoken about how a motivating factor for this story, co-written with Karley Sciortino, was the oft-repeated notion of Gen Z generally having less sex and being more prudish than the previous generation, an assertion he examines through the eyes of Gen Z protagonist Elliot (Cooper Hoffman).

The Ultimate Rooftop Crawl Starts Here: Five Must-Visit Rooftops At Moxy NYC Hotels

The Fleur Room | Moxy Chelsea

Moxy Chelsea

While New York is home to countless rooftop bars, few hotel brands offer the variety of experiences found across Moxy NYC Hotels. Rather than creating one signature rooftop, Moxy has curated a collection of distinct destinations across Manhattan and Brooklyn—each with its own personality, design aesthetic, cocktail program and atmosphere.

SiriusXM Adds 22K Subscribers, But Shares Fall After Earnings Miss

SiriusXM added 22,000 paid subscribers in the second quarter to reach 33 million total subscribers, with monthly churn improving to 1.4 percent, marking the lowest level in the company’s history. 

Bank of England holds UK interest rate steady at 3.75% — but policymakers see upside inflation risk

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The Bank of England has left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, in line with economists' expectations.

Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip

Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.

At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza despite an ongoing “ceasefire” in the latest violation of the agreement that was meant to help end the genocide.

Learning more about Australia's remote Northwest reefs with Indigenous rangers

Offshore Northwest reefs Rankin Bank and Glomar Shoal are remote and little known, but Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) researchers are using technology and people power to help us understand them better.

Inside Montegrappa With Giuseppe Aquila On Culture And The Future Of Luxury

Crafted to Last: A Montegrappa artisan hand-finishes the blood-red detailing on The Shining limited edition, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship behind every collector’s piece.