Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television will bring Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 dystopian SF novel Brave New World to the small screen. Les Boehm, who wrote the series Taken, will adapt Huxley's story for television. (Hollywood Reporter)
Brave New World coming to Syfy
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Apple hardware engineering chief Dan Riccio will step down, focus on new project yet to be revealed
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Get hassle-free, exam-free life insurance coverage in minutes with Bestow
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Sleek design meets innovation with these Acer Chromebooks, on sale now at over 50% off
If you're still living back in the days when a Chromebook was just some cheap tech trinket that couldn't do much more than take notes or check emails, it's time to catch up. Over the past decade, Chromebooks have grown up, hanging on to their slim profiles and low price points while expanding their functionality… READ THE REST