Netflix gets ‘subversive’ superhero movie starring Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, & Luke Evans

From left: Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley, Luke Evans (Getty Images)

Netflix one-ups Disney as it outbids the studio for rights to stream a new “subversive” superhero film starring Star Wars’s Daisy Ridley. Super-Normal is meant to be a character-driven, subversive take on the popular genre so it garnered instant interest. The film is being produced by Beauty and the Beast’s Josh Gad alongside It producer Dan Lin, who is also involved in Netflix’s Death Note. Gad seems to be enlisting another friend as Luke Evans will also be starring alongside him and Ridley. Evans actually helped Gad pitch the project. Gad also enlisted the help of brothers Aaron and Jordan Kandell, who both worked on Disney’s Moana, to write the script.

Source: Engadget + The Hollywood Reporter

Apple delaying HomePod release until 2018

Apple is postponing the release of its HomePod smart speaker until 2018. The company, which showcased the HomePod along with the iMac Pro during this year's WWDC (World Wide Developer's Conference) is the company's answer to Amazon's Echo and Google Home, speakers that integrate smart assistant technology.

“We can't wait for people to experience HomePod, Apple's breakthrough wireless speaker for the home, but we need a little more time before it's ready for our customers,” an Apple spokesperson said. “We'll start shipping in the US, UK and Australia in early 2018.

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Tesla's new Roadster is the quickest supercar

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Only a company like Tesla can make semi trucks an exciting platform again. The unveiling of the new high-performance (o-60 MPH in 5 seconds by itself or with a trailer). Tesla's new semi trucks obliterate the acceleration of current diesel trucks and even do a better job of pulling loads up hills. The Tesla semi trucks have a 500 mile range at maximum weight at highway speeds (worse case scenario, according to Elon Musk). 

The Tesla semi has a better drag coefficient than the Bugatti Chiron supercar. Tesla designed the trucks to be aerodynamic, has a way to close the drag of whatever containers are being pulled. The Tesla Semis have independent suspension as well as four motors to better disperse the load. Tesla really put serious thought on redesigning the semi truck and has even considered charging (a semi can charge up to 400 miles in 30 minutes, ideal for truck stop breaks). Because the chargers are solar powered Tesla chargers, they are basically running on sunlight (well, mostly).

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Facebook tries to lure video creators with new app

Hoping to attract more video creators to switch over to its platform, Facebook has rebranded its Facebook Mentions app into what we now know as Facebook Creator. The app brings tools for video streaming, messaging across some of Facebook’s platforms, and updating Stories. When used for Facebook Live, the app will let its users create custom intros and outros. Users can also add interactive stickers, custom video frames, take and edit photos for posting on Facebook Stories and other platforms. The Verge points out that it isn’t clear yet if it supports Instagram, too, which it should.

Aside from that, the app consolidates inbox for comments on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger—which is similar to what Pages Manager does, too. Facebook Creator also offers analytics for those who want to see how their content is doing. The app is already available for iOS users and as usual those on Android need to wait as it’ll be arriving in the “coming months.”