
Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke return for Blumhouse's 'Black Phone 2,' out October 17.

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When it comes to cracking down on free expression, America has two colorful and distinct traditions. And one is playing out in business right now.
The first might be called the Direct Method: The government brings down the hammer of censorship by criminally prosecuting an individual or business directly for their speech. From World War I through the 1920s, laws like

Apple's iOS 26 is here, complete with a new and divisive Liquid Glass design. Users — as usually happens when Apple drops a major visual overhaul — have a lot of thoughts.
Mixed opinions flooded the internet on Liquid Glasses' new elastic animations and semi-translucent app designs, as well as the new dark mode look (which many also struggled to toggle on and off). Some have complained about the

A sneak peek of Google's new Google Home app design reveals that Gemini will be front and center as the company transforms its new products with artificial intelligence. Smart House, you will always be famous.
Google Home v3.41.50.3, a forthcoming app update, includes a significant UI overhaul, according to an exclusive by Android Authority. The app will now feature Gemini and Gemini Live (not


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