DOOM

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that the bad science behind AI doomerism actually benefits large technology companies. The piece contends that apocalyptic narratives about artificial intelligence distract from present harms and help dominant firms shape regulation in their favour. Commentators are debating whether alarmist AI rhetoric functions as a business strategy rather than a genuine safety warning.

Marvel Studios has released a new trailer and poster for Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming installment in the Avengers franchise arriving in cinemas. The promotional materials are drawing attention from fans of the superhero franchise, who are sharing reactions to the new footage and artwork ahead of the film's theatrical release.

A fan-made trailer concept titled 'Extinction' for Marvel Studios' upcoming Avengers: Doomsday is attracting millions of engagements online. The piece reimagines the film's tone ahead of its release, fueling speculation about the plot and cast. Marvel has not released an official trailer under that title, so viewers are sharing it as a creative concept rather than real footage.

A Globe and Mail piece asks why leaders of major technology companies increasingly speak in apocalyptic terms, blending warnings about catastrophic risks from artificial intelligence and other technologies with promises that their own products will save the world. The framing has struck a chord with readers, who are debating whether the messianic language reflects genuine concern, marketing strategy, or something closer to religious fervour.

A list of Ace Hardware locations slated to close in 2026 is circulating widely, drawing attention from shoppers and retail watchers. The updated rundown of affected stores comes as the hardware chain reportedly moves to shutter underperforming locations. Customers are checking whether their local stores appear on the list, with discussion focused on what the closures mean for neighborhood access to supplies.

A 1912 illustration of Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' by artist Florence Harrison is being shared and appreciated in art-focused circles online. Harrison was known for her Art Nouveau and pre-Raphaelite-influenced work, and her depiction of the doomed Lady continues to resonate with viewers drawn to romantic and literary painting.

Writer Gavin Turner has published a satirical piece, 'Absurd Adults Guide to Giving Advice', arguing that most advice people encounter online is well meaning but unhelpful. The essay opens by noting that doom scrolling leaves readers flooded with guidance that rarely addresses what they actually need, and it appears to mock the gulf between intent and usefulness in everyday advice.

A robotics writer has launched a new blog post series arguing that designers who fail to study the actors they are designing for are doomed to fail, invoking Sun Tzu's line about knowing neither enemy nor yourself. The first post questions what happens when teams never actually observe the people who will use their systems.

A developer has adapted the classic shooter Doom to run inside the Firebird SQL database, using WebAssembly to simulate and render the game. The project is available on GitHub, where other programmers are examining the code. It joins a long tradition of running Doom on unconventional software platforms.

Metro has published an emergency 'grab bag' checklist advising Britons on what to pack to prepare for a doomsday-style disaster scenario. The guidance covers essential items households should keep ready in case of a major emergency, and is being shared and discussed as interest in personal disaster preparedness grows.

A commentary argues that a current strand of science policy debate amounts to 'a form of apocalypticism applied to science policy' — in other words, that policy arguments are increasingly framed in catastrophic, end-times terms rather than through evidence and trade-offs. The piece has struck a chord with readers worried about how climate, AI and other risks are debated, and critics of doom-laden framing are sharing it as a succinct critique of the trend.

David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, is urging developers and technologists to take an optimistic, test-driven approach rather than defaulting to pessimistic or 'doomer' attitudes. He argues that ideas should be tried and evaluated on their merits instead of being dismissed in advance, a message resonating with people debating technology and industry outlooks.

Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed whether Nick Fury will appear in Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The veteran actor, who has played the former S.H.I.E.L.D. director since 2008's Iron Man, addressed his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's two-part Avengers event, drawing attention from fans speculating about the massive crossover films' casts.

A blog post asking whether artificial intelligence could destroy humanity is drawing attention on Hacker News, where it has reached the front page. The piece joins a long-running debate over existential risk from advanced AI, with commenters weighing safety arguments against skepticism about doom scenarios.

Commentary from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that warnings about existential risk from artificial intelligence suffer from a precision problem: claims about catastrophic AI outcomes often lack clear definitions, timelines, or probabilities. The piece suggests that vague doom rhetoric makes it harder to assess real risks and craft effective policy, as debate is dominated by scenarios that cannot be measured or tested.

Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed which Marvel film he will appear in next as Nick Fury, stating it is not the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The veteran actor has portrayed the superspy throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the franchise began, most recently in the Secret Invasion series on Disney+. Fans are now speculating which project he means and what role Fury will play.

A new analysis argues the Catholic Church has become the most formidable opponent of the 'AI doom' movement — the belief that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. According to the piece, the Church's institutional weight, moral authority and theological framework give it unique power to challenge secular AI-safety narratives and shape how societies govern emerging technology.

The classic 1990s shooter Doom has been run on a Hasselblad X2D 100C, a high-end medium-format camera, continuing a long tradition of porting the game to unlikely hardware. Tech and photography outlets picked up the stunt, with jokes that 'all Doom players aspire to go medium-format eventually' highlighting the absurdity of playing a retro game on a professional camera body.