Read more at Los Angeles Times.
Review: Long before Optimus Prime and Megatron, robots yearn for better jobs in 'Transformers One'
Returning to a wholly animated product, the robot franchise hatches an unusually smart and well-voiced prequel helmed by "Toy Story 4" Oscar winner Josh Cooley.
Date: |
Topics
-
ABC News - Tech
OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of 'desperation' to complete missions
A key employee with the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic has pushed back at a question about whether OceanGate felt a sense of ...4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Pep: 'Irreplaceable' Rodri out 'for a long time'
Pep Guardiola says Rodri will be out "for a long time" with the knee injury he suffered against Arsenal, but the Manchester City manager is retaining hope that it could be "less than expected."5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Twitch is transforming into a political arena. Hasan Piker is at the forefront.
Fueled by cold brew, zero sugar sodas and stacks of ZYN nicotine pouches, leftist streamer Hasan Piker spends about eight hours a day, seven days a week breaking down political news and election ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
KB Home saw better demand for its homes as mortgage rates dropped
That message of optimism was not resonating with investors late Tuesday.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
Score big savings on a laptop computer before Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon's Prime Day event is still days away, but we've already uncovered great deals on laptop computers.11 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Best Robot Vacuums (2024): Mops, Budget Vacs, Great Mapping
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is coming this October
Here's what we know about the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.Yesterday - Amazon -
BBC News - Top stories
Footage shows underwater robot salvaging Titan sub
The June 2023 video was released by the US Coast Guard as it conducts hearings to investigate what led to the tragedy.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Long, Strange Saga of Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle
More than two decades ago, the future vice president and the future conservative firebrand were rising legal stars in San Francisco. Then Ms. Guilfoyle accused Ms. Harris of trying to deny her a job.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Is Walmart Plus right for you? Is it better than Amazon Prime?
You can get early access to Walmart's just-announced Holiday Deals sale if you sign up for Walmart+ now.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Is It Better to Buy or Lease a Car? It Depends.
The lowest overall cost is to buy a car and keep it for a long time. But leasing usually has lower monthly costs. And leasing an E.V. may come with a tax break.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine
The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Book Review: ‘Intermezzo,’ by Sally Rooney
Her new novel, “Intermezzo,” considers love in its various permutations.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Better late than never: Italy’s back!
A GDP recovery 15 years in the makingYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Northvolt to cut more than 20% of jobs in battle for survival
Europe’s leading battery maker is downsizing as it struggles to build up production amid slowing shift to electric vehiclesYesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ scares off 'Transformers' for third week as box office No. 1
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” earned $226 million domestically in its three weeks.2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Sony Bravia 9 TV Review: Can LED Screens Get Much Better?
Sony's top mini LED TV is the ultimate in decadent brightness.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet?
Tesla and others are trying to infuse robots with artificial intelligence, yet their development is dogged by technical and safety challenges. But the dream of a multipurpose domestic droid lives ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
To watch is to yearn for a different world: how The West Wing made politics feel glorious
Twenty-five years ago today, Aaron Sorkin’s Oval Office drama started – and its principled, zippily scripted take on the importance of governance feels more important now than ever. Three-quarters ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney review – is there a better writer at work right now?
With her fourth novel, the Normal People author leans fully into her talent, creating a funny, tender tale of two grieving brothers and their messy love lives that’s utterly perfect Continue ...2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Matchup rankings: Carr, Aiyuk primed for success
Here are the most and least favorable matchups at QB, RB, WR and TE for Week 3.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Training Drill That Transformed a Soccer Star
Arsenal duo Mikel Arteta and Raheem Sterling previously worked together at Manchester City, who they now face on Sunday. This is how one coached the other into an attacking machine.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Airbnb Sets Its Sights on Long-Term Rentals
CEO Brian Chesky says the company intends to ramp up its long-term rental business, which includes bookings that are 28 days or longer.3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
More men in their prime working years are neither working nor looking for jobs — here's why
Men have been steadily dropping out of the workforce — especially men ages 25 to 54, who are considered to be in their prime working years.3 days ago -
Wired - Tech
'Transformers One' Isn’t as Silly as It Looks
It’s messages may be on the nose—it’s an animated kids’ movie!—but it also has more perspective than the franchise has exhibited in years.3 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Dragon Age looks better, plays better than ever in The Veilguard
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser got to play several hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard -- and the gameplay is the shot in the arm the series needs.4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How Chris Hemsworth's kids convinced him to join "Transformers One"
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Chris Hemsworth on bringing a new voice to Optimus Prime
The highly anticipated "Transformers One" movie tells the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from allies to enemies. Natalie Morales sits down with Chris Hemsworth, who voices a young ...4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
3 Ways Leaders Can Support Better Mental Health at Work
Mental health matters to workers. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, executives from Rare Beauty, Ikea, and Pie discussed the role leaders play in workplace well-being.4 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Transformers One 4K Blu-Ray Comes With An Awesome Steelbook Case - Preorder Now At Amazon
Transformers One (4K) ...4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Will long-term CDs still be worth opening this October?
As interest rates decline, will long-term CDs still be worth opening? Here's what some experts think.4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Israel is known for carrying out high-profile assassinations. But are they an effective tactic?
From exploding letters in the 1960s to exploding pagers today, Israel has been tracking down its enemies in covert operations for decades. But the hits often yield only temporary gains.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Can cricket replicate the success of the Indian Premier League?
The franchise has inspired a flurry of fast-paced competitions designed to draw in untapped audiences, but the field is getting crowded4 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the makeup wizard who transformed Sebastian Stan into 'A Different Man'
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino used groundbreaking prosthetics in collaboration with the actor Sebastian Stan for A24's "A Different Man."4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Transform Your Brand's Storytelling: The Power of Carousel Ads for Small Businesses
Discover how this versatile format can elevate your brand's narrative -- from showcasing sequential stories to highlighting key features -- and drive engagement like never before.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Immigration and job creation
The labour market is softer than it appears4 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.5 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Brian Tyree Henry on voicing Megatron in ‘Transformers One’
Actor Brian Tyree Henry, known for his role in “Atlanta” and “Bullet Train,” joins Hoda & Jenna to talk about voicing Megatron in the new animated movie “Transformers One." He also discusses his ...6 days ago
More from Los Angeles Times
-
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Brittany Furlan, Tommy Lee's wife, snatches dog back from coyote. Chubbiness saved pooch, she says
Brittany Furlan, the wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, posted Ring video footage to Instagram of her saving her dachshund Neena from a coyote's jaws.3 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
T.I., Tiny awarded $71 million in lawsuit over toymaker MGA's OMG Fashion Dolls
Musicians T.I. and Tiny win $71 million in their intellectual property case against toy company MGA Entertainment and its line of quirky fashion dolls.3 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Canceling subscriptions will be a 'one-click' snap in California under new law
Newsom signed into law a bill that requires subscription services to provide a one-click option to unsubscribe, among other consumer protections.3 hours ago - California -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
ArcLight and Academy Museum lighted up with Gaza protest projections
The activist art collective Indecline projects graphic videos onto symbolic L.A. buildings, including the Academy Museum and the ArcLight Cinema, to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.5 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Longtime anchor Jeff Glor and three correspondents exit CBS News in cost-cutting move
Familiar faces will be leaving the news division in the latest round of layoffs at Paramount Global, which is looking for $500 million in annual cost savings.5 hours ago