Mike Flanagan's new Carrie series for Prime Video receives positive review.

·1 views

A new television adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie is premiering on Amazon's Prime Video. The series is directed by Mike Flanagan. A review from The Verge states the show successfully updates the classic story for a modern audience. It argues the adaptation justifies its existence by capturing the original's terror while feeling relevant.

Read the full story at The Verge

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Photon secures $4.5M to develop AI agents that replace mobile apps

Startup Photon has raised $4.5 million in funding to build AI agents. The company believes consumers will shift from traditional apps to AI agents. These agents operate through messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS, and email. The funding follows the company's symbolic 'funeral' for mobile apps, highlighting its strategic direction.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center project sparks political firestorm, halts development

The Verge investigated Kevin O'Leary's planned massive data center campus in Utah, named Stratos or Wonder Valley. The project proposed a 40,000-acre AI facility requiring a power supply greater than Utah's average statewide usage. Its approval process, which largely excluded local residents, created a significant political backlash. This halted the development and reflects broader local opposition to rapid AI infrastructure expansion.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Neighbours soap opera episodes recut as microdramas for vertical streaming

RoseBerry Media is recutting episodes of the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours into short-form 'microdramas'. These clips will be available on the vertical video streaming platform Epis. The initial launch will feature only two storylines from the late 2000s starring a character played by Margot Robbie. The company's CEO stated the iconic show is well-suited for this vertical viewing adaptation using their proprietary technology.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Samsung Galaxy S26 prices rise by $100 in the US

Samsung has increased US prices for the Galaxy S26 lineup by $100 or more. This follows an earlier $100 increase at launch, making the base model $200 more than its predecessor. The company previously cited RAM cost increases as a partial reason for the initial hike. The latest adjustment makes nearly every S26 model more expensive on Samsung's official site.

0 comments Read more at The Verge