io9's resident collectors break down their favorite bits of plastic of the year, from Star Wars ships to, well... lots of Lego. Lots of it.

Brainworm headaches, a man with more penises than arms, and butt eels are just a few of this year’s macabre medical highlights.

Plus, get a look at Cobra Kai's final end.

From smoking at McDonald's to AI Tom Cruise, 2024 was a busy year for viral hoaxes.

Apple, Google, and Samsung all prioritized image generation and predictive text over slimmer phones and bigger camera glass.

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes up for the many shortcomings of the Claw A1M. Just make sure you're in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld.

'Joy to the World' has a story-within-a-story that is so good it could've been its own episode of Doctor Who.

Monsters—especially those familiar creatures we just can't get away from—are in a boom time right now.

David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult star in the upcoming DC film, out July 11.

Catch up on work our team did this year that we're particularly proud of.

Hit the ground running in 2025 with the ultimate collection of productivity apps for Windows and save a staggering 72% during this StackSocial deal.

Layers of ice and dust create a winter wonderland on Mars in stunning new images.

From crackdowns on discriminatory facial recognition to protections against deepfakes, 2024 was quietly an important year for AI regulation.

These are the products that broke our hearts this year.

It's Christmas, and Private Internet Access is spoiling its future customers. Their VPN is available for just $2/month. Hurry up—this won't last long!

The voice performer talks about bringing Sega's iconic fan-favorite character to the big screen.

We spoke to the director of the vampire film about Willem Dafoe, coffins, Home Alone, and much more.

From Scavengers Reign to Star Trek and Star Wars, the io9 crew looks back on the year's dearly departed characters and shows.

Russia, China, and the U.S. are all investing in nuclear weapons and an old fear from a bygone age is back in a big way.

The Dune prequel just wrapped up its first season, with a second now on the way from HBO.