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technology26 minutes ago•8 min saved

From Trek to Tech: Real-World Realizations of Star Trek Gadgets

A look at Star Trek tech that has become or is close to becoming real: jet‑injection hyposprays, AI‑driven universal translators via earbuds, Holodeck‑style interactive rooms (Milken Center experiments and NYU metarooms with Oculus Quest), voice‑activated virtual assistants and emotional‑aware interfaces, and real humanoid robots (Optimus, Ameca, G1, NAO). It also notes that some Trek staples—like a true Emergency Medical Hologram or a real transporter—remain speculative.

via bgr.com|

#holodeck #humanoid-robots #star-trek

entertainment20 days ago•7 min saved

Cosmic Currency: How Star Trek's Federation Handles Money and Trade

The article outlines how Star Trek mainly envisions a post-scarcity Federation where money isn’t needed for daily life, yet non-Federation worlds still rely on currencies like credits, quatloos, and especially gold-pressed latinum (favored by the Ferengi). Starfleet officers aren’t shown earning a paycheck within Federation worlds, and exchanges with other civilizations often take the form of barter or credits rather than wage-based transactions. The narrative uses moments from DS9, TNG, and films to illustrate a galaxy where money shapes villainy and power (and where replicators can undercut monetary value), while the Federation itself leans toward a system where “the currency” is prestige and helping others rather than accumulating wealth.

via SlashFilm|

#currency #economics #entertainment

games1 month ago•15 min saved

Star Trek Goes Dark: Bloober Team's Shadow Frontier Delivers Horror on the Final Frontier

Bloober Team is developing Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a AAA single-player horror-thriller starring Lt. Ro Laren, set on an uncharted planet and coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027, blending Star Trek lore with psychological horror.

via Gizmodo|

#bloober-team #games #horror

gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Bloober Team Unveils Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a Psychological Adventure Arriving 2027

Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven psychological action-adventure set in the Star Trek universe. Players step into Ro Laren’s mind on a mysterious uncharted planet, using Star Trek tech to solve puzzles, explore, and survive as reality frays; the game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027.

via Gematsu|

#action-adventure #bloober-team #gaming

trailers2 months ago•15 min saved

Strange New Worlds Season 4 Trailer Signals a Grim, High-Stakes Galaxy

Paramount debuted the first full trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 at CCXP Mexico, signaling a more serious tone as the Enterprise embarks on big interstellar missions while time is running out and some crew may disappear before the show moves toward its fifth and final season; Season 4 premieres July 23 and will air through late September.

via Gizmodo|

#paramount #sci-fi #star-trek

entertainment2 months ago•8 min saved

Star Trek Stays Local: The Milky Way, Barriers, and Budget Constraints

The article argues Star Trek mainly stays inside the Milky Way because a fictional galactic barrier at the galaxy’s edge, plus warp-drive limits and narrative economies, make intergalactic travel impractical and expensive to portray. Keeping to one galaxy provides clearer storytelling, humanoid aliens, and production feasibility, with rare out-of-galaxy forays like TNG’s M33 moment explained as exceptions. It also notes real-world distances to nearby galaxies (Canis Major Dwarf, Sag DEG, LMC/SMC, Andromeda) and uses warp-speed math to show how long intergalactic journeys would take, reinforcing that the show’s choice is as much about narrative clarity and budget as it is about in-universe physics.

via SlashFilm|

#entertainment #galactic-barrier #interstellar-travel

entertainment2 months ago•14 min saved

Strange New Worlds Season 4 Debuts in July With Teaser and Kirk Return

Paramount+ revealed Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 will debut July 23, with a teaser and new images, airing weekly through Sept. 24; the 10-episode arc features Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, Christina Chong, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, Martin Quinn and Paul Wesley’s James T. Kirk, with early episodes including Valles Marineris and Griffin Incident; co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers oversee production, and Season 5 will be the final six-episode run arriving in 2027.

via TrekMovie.com|

#entertainment #kirk #paramount

television2 months ago•21 min saved

Strange New Worlds Season 4 Debuts July 23 With Fresh Cast Photos

Paramount+ has announced Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 will premiere July 23, with new 10-episode installments airing weekly on Thursdays through September 24. The season features Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, and Martin Quinn, with Paul Wesley and Carol Kane among guest stars; Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment produce, and all three seasons are available to stream on Paramount+.

via Deadline|

#cast-photos #paramount #premiere-date

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Strange New Worlds Season 4 Debuts July 23 with New Trailer

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will launch its fourth season globally on July 23, with 10 episodes airing weekly on Thursdays through September 24, after a teaser trailer was shown at CCXP Mexico. The cast—Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley—revisited the crew’s adventures, including moments with Uhura and Captain Kirk as the series moves forward.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #premiere-date #season-4

gaming2 months ago•3 min saved

Star Trek: Resurgence Exits Digital Stores Soon—Grab It While You Can

Star Trek: Resurgence is set to be pulled from digital storefronts as its licensing expires, with Steam, Epic, PS4/PS5, and Switch listings going offline soon (Xbox storefronts have already removed it). Existing Steam buyers can still access the game, and physical discs may still be found. The 2023 narrative-driven title is noted for its TNG-era cameos and choice-based gameplay, and prices were around $24.99 on several platforms at release.

via TrekMovie.com|

#digital-storefronts #gaming #license

entertainment3 months ago•44 min saved

Weir apologizes to Star Trek boss after crude Trek remarks, says it was meant as humor

Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after saying on a podcast that many Trek series are "shit." He said his comments were taken out of context and meant to be funny, and he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. Weir also revealed he had pitched a Star Trek show and offered to discuss the matter further, calling Kurtzman a nice person in the process.

via yahoo.com|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #apology

television3 months ago•16 min saved

Andy Weir Walks Back Trek Critique After Backlash

Andy Weir apologized for remarks calling most of the new Star Trek shows 'shit,' saying the quotes were taken out of context; he revealed Paramount rejected his Trek pitch and noted he does like some Trek series, including Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, while other entries he found less appealing; following the backlash, he offered to speak with Alex Kurtzman privately and said he plans to return to writing novels.

via Gizmodo|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #backlash

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Andy Weir Walks Back Trek Jabs, Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman

Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir apologized to Star Trek producer Alex Kurtzman after telling the Critical Drinking podcast that most of the newer Trek series are “shit.” He said his comments were meant as humor, revealed he’d pitched a Star Trek show and spoke with Kurtzman in a Zoom call; he praised Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks but criticized the rest. Kurtzman publicly accepted the apology in a Facebook post, and Weir noted his bluntness is part of his persona and that he’ll soon return to writing novels.

via Variety|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•11 min saved

Andy Weir Takes a Blunt Swipe at Modern Star Trek, Praising Strange New Worlds

Andy Weir shared mixed thoughts on modern Star Trek on the Critical Drinker podcast, praising Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks while signaling dislike for most other entries; he also recalled pitching a Trek show to Paramount, criticized showrunner Alex Kurtzman (describing some of the new Trek as weak), and attributed Project Hail Mary’s success to studio trust in its creatives.

via JoBlo|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•17 min saved

Weir Reverses Trek Critique, Apologizes to Kurtzman

Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary, apologized to Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman after a viral clip in which he criticized Paramount+ Trek shows as “shit.” In an open letter, Weir said his remarks were intended as humor and were taken out of context, emphasized that Kurtzman is a nice person, and said he does like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks. He also revealed he once pitched a Trek show that was rejected and offered to discuss the matter further, while Don Winslow urged him to apologize.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#alex-kurtzman #andy-weir #entertainment