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Freaky Childhood Toys We Could Have Sworn Were Haunted
In Blumhouse’s Imaginary, coming out this week, a tattered old teddy bear hiding a spooky secret befriends a little girl. Things soon escalate from innocent to terrifying because let’s be real: a possessed toy is a scary as hell concept. This childhood nightmare is fueled by movies like Chucky from Child’s Play (a fear this…
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FTC Accuses Defunct Edtech Company Edmodo of Violating Kids’ Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed $US6 ($8) million settlement with education technology company Edmodo Tuesday for collecting data from kids without parental consent and using it to sell ads in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The case is unusual for several reasons, including the fact that the Edmodo went…
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LIGHTSPEED Presents: ‘Learning Letters’ by Carrie Vaughn
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Learning Letters” by Carrie Vaughn. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast on LIGHTSPEED’s website. Enjoy!
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There Are Even More Wild Rumours About Who’s Joining the Kraven Movie
Renfield’s cast continues to expand, mysteriously, as does the cast for the sequel to The Meg. Get a glimpse of what’s coming on the season finales of Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman. Plus, a new look at Pompo The Cinephile’s western release. Spoilers away!