New username, who dis? WhatsApp just revealed it’s taking privacy to historic levels this year by rolling out its most in-demand feature to the world — usernames. The popular messaging app has over 3.3 billion users and now all of them will be fighting for their names, as the new feature is officially out of … Read more
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights the screen adaptations of popular books for middle-grade and young adult readers. Just tap or click your answers to the five questions … Read more
In 1995, 14-year-old Carlie called it a wrap on movies. While other teens lined up to see blockbuster hits like “Clueless” and “Jumanji,” an earlier movie outing to see a fantasy sci-fi flick called “Powder” sent Carlie off the ledge. “It was just so cheesy,” Carlie, 45, a realtor from Carrollton, Virginia, told The Post. … Read more
For the first time in history, social media companies have been found guilty of harming the mental health of a young person. Last week, jurors in Los Angeles concluded that both Meta and Google knowingly added features to Instagram and YouTube to make these platforms addictive to children. The plaintiff in the case, a 20-year-old … Read more
Half of Americans say they’re more disconnected than ever — but in a good way, according to new research. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, 50% said they’ve made a point to disconnect digitally and spend less time on screens for their well-being. And young Americans are trailblazing this trend, with more Gen Z (63%) … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. For those who have been dreaming of seeing “The Princess Bride” on the big screen with Cary Elwes in attendance, well… “As you wish.” From December 2025 through July 2026, … Read more
A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of kids aged 8 to 17 revealed a large majority of kids (87%) said they’ve gotten into arguments about technology use with … Read more
George Clooney will no longer get too close to his female co-stars on screen — after having a serious conversation with his wife, Amal Clooney, regarding the matter. “I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did – ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore,’” the “Ocean’s Eleven” star, 64, told the Daily … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. They’re getting out of this town, Gordie. One of the 1980s’ most enduring coming-of-age films is returning to the big screen in 2026. Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton … Read more
Jordon Hudson brought receipts. A day after the 24-year-old girlfriend of University of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick said she is suing investigative journalist Pablo Torre for defamation, she shared screenshots of messages disputing his reporting that she lied about her age. During the May 9 episode of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” Torre shared a video from … Read more
He’s chilling. Ice-T revealed the real reason behind his reduced screen time on Season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” during an interview with TMZ published Monday. “It’s just basically business,” he told the outlet. “They brought Kelli [Giddish] back. At the end of the day, they couldn’t keep both of us on … Read more
Enough is enough. Frustrated parents who are fed up with their young teens’ excessive screen time are turning to drastic measures, like signing them up for curated digital detox programs at camps like Reset Summer Camp. This isn’t your ordinary summer camp. This time away from home for minors aged 13 to 18 is meant … Read more
Talk about a breath of fresh air. Researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that may one day make detecting lung cancer as easy as exhaling. “We built a screening tool that could allow physicians to catch the disease in its early phases, which improves outcomes,” Dr. Shalini Prasad, a professor at the University of Texas … Read more
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. With Halloween on the horizon, this week’s challenge highlights popular horror novels that were adapted for the screen. Just tap or click your answers to the … Read more
Won’t kiss, will tell. Neal McDonough has had an up and down experience in Hollywood. The “Suits” alum, 59, explained on the “Nothing Left Unsaid” podcast this week how his career once fell apart because he refuses to kiss his co-stars. “I’d always had in my contracts that I wouldn’t kiss another woman on screen,” … Read more
“Not the dog!” Americans believe that it’s harder to watch animals being killed on-screen than humans, according to new research. A poll of 1,512 US adults sought to uncover their “gore line,” or just how much blood and violence Americans can tolerate when it comes to TV and movies. If “I Am Legend” keeps your … Read more
Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, who made his big screen debut in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake last month, has sadly passed away. The actor’s sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, announced the shocking news in a heartbreaking post on Facebook. “It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant … Read more
On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become the new pandemic and it’s ruining all of our eyes and brains,” Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist, tells The Post. He … Read more
Parents spend approximately 96 hours fighting with their kids over screen time every year. This staggering statistic means hundreds of fights between parents and children are induced by modern technology. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade, which aimed to investigate how screens can impact child-parent … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening, its maker Teal Health said on Friday, offering an alternative to Pap smears that need to be undertaken at a doctor’s office. Pap smear tests have significantly reduced cancer incidence from when they were first introduced 80 years ago. But … Read more