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Raunchy, R-Rated 90s Sci-Fi Comedy Is A Messy Fembot Misadventure
By Robert Scucci
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I’ve got to say that my life is pretty good these days, as the biggest problem I’m having lately is looking up information about obscure sci-fi flicks on Tubi only to realize they all have multiple titles depending on the markets they were trying to reach. One such Fred Olen Ray film, 1995’s Cyberzone, loves to change the stationery, as it also exists as Droid Gunner and Phoenix 2. Really, none of these titles work, and I would much rather call it Blade Runner, But with More Sex Bots, but that would be too on the nose.
The reason I constantly seek out schlocky, trashy B-movie titles like Cyberzone is because they’re just so fun and outside the box. You can expect that from any one of the over 200 Fred Olen Ray joints in his filmography, but this one is absolutely bonkers compared to 1988’s Terminal Force while still carrying the same sleazy energy that keeps bringing me back to his filmmaking.
Oh, Jack! Fetch Me My Sex Bots!
Cyberzone is a straight-up blast and wastes no time introducing us to Jack Ford (Marc Singer), a futuristic bounty hunter living in the year 2077. Fifty years prior, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake destroyed the West Coast, submerging California entirely and making Phoenix, Arizona, the busiest sea and spaceport on the New West Coast. Jack spends his days hunting down androids for chump change, but his life changes when he’s offered the gig of a lifetime. He’s summoned by the exceedingly wealthy Mr. Reginald (Cal Bartlett), who operates out of the same set used in Bio-Dome (1996).
Mr. Reginald lives in a fortified suburb, far removed from Jack’s stomping grounds, which are irradiated, polluted, and relegated to the dregs of society, where every man fends for himself. Mr. Reginald has deep pockets, and he needs help tracking down his four pleasure bots, which were stolen by an intergalactic smuggler named Hawks (Matthias Hues), who plans to deliver them to a crime lord named Chew’Bah (Robert Quarry), who lives beneath the newly constructed New Angeles, an alleged utopia that forbids any form of carnal pleasure. In Chew’Bah’s ideal world, he’ll have a monopoly on sex, drugs, and gambling, giving people what they want, but at a steep price.
Jack is reluctantly teamed up with a robotics expert named Beth (Rochelle Swanson) because he’s not trusted to bring the fembots back in one piece. The problem is that Jack doesn’t trust Beth to fend for herself in the futuristic ghettos, where bodies are sold as currency and she could easily be sold into slavery for $10,000. It’s a classic odd-couple setup because Beth claims to be fluent in martial arts thanks to her extensive simulated training protocols, but she dresses like a sheltered bureaucrat.
Since this is a Fred Olen Ray film, we know that Beth is actually an absolute smoke show, and when she’s forced to throw hands, she’s not only competent but frighteningly good at close combat, impressing Jack, who just wants to finish the job and collect his bounty.
The Humor Comes From Lack Of Enthusiasm
While it’s obvious that Cyberzone has taken more than a few pages from the Blade Runner playbook as far as its aesthetic goes, we get more of a buddy-cop experience here. Jack and Beth’s dynamic evolves into your typical romantic tug-of-war because they come from two very different worlds, but the real charm comes from Matthias Hues’ portrayal of Hawks, the most reluctant smuggler you’ve ever seen in a film.
When he first successfully captures the sex droids under the guise of “reconfiguring their oral programs,” he couldn’t look more bored. The only things he cares about are making sure his ship reaches its destination in one piece and collecting his fee. He’s surrounded by babes who will do anything he wants, and he brushes them off on several occasions because they’re distracting him from his navigation system. The look of frustration on his face is not only palpable but reliably hilarious every time this happens.
Beth’s shift from prude bureaucrat to smoking-hot femme fatale of the wasteland is sudden, but she leans fully into it when it’s time to deliver a proper beatdown, and her character arc is surprisingly satisfying when all is said and done. She evolves from a blissfully ignorant cog in a sanitized world into a ballsy heroine after finally catching a glimpse of how the other side lives.
As you would expect, the special effects in Cyberzone are crude, but they succeed in getting the job done. If anything, a big-budget production might actually take away from its charm. Thanks to its willingness to lean fully into its schlock and awe delivery instead of trying to be something it isn’t, Cyberzone remains a memorable outing because it embraces its sleaziness while operating within a familiar retro-futuristic framework that any sci-fi fan can get behind.
As of this writing, you can stream Cyberzone for free on Tubi.
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How to watch Australia vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship online for free
TL;DR: Watch Australia vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The second weekend of the 2026 Nations Championship lines up six big games, including Australia vs. France.
Both teams took very narrow losses in the first week, with Australia losing to Ireland and France losing to New Zealand. They both lost by just two points each. Now both teams are looking to make a comeback as they face off in Brisbane.
If you’re interested in watching the 2026 Nations Championship from anywhere in the world, we’ve got all the information you need.
When is Australia vs. France?
Australia vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship kicks off at 8:40 a.m. BST on July 11. This fixture takes place at the Suncorp Stadium, Australia.
How to watch Australia vs. France for free
Australia vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
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ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can livestream the 2026 Nations Championship for free from anywhere in the world.
Livestream Australia vs. France in the 2026 Nations Championship for free by following these simple steps:
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Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
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Visit ITVX
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Watch Australia vs. France for free from anywhere in the world
$12.99 only at ExpressVPN
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 Nations Championship without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream multiple weekends before recovering your investment.
ExpressVPN’s regular 30-day money-back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate until that offer comes back into play. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.
What is the best VPN for ITVX?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:
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Servers in 105 countries
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
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Fast connection speeds free from throttling
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Up to 10 simultaneous connections
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30-day money-back guarantee (after FIFA World Cup)
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.
Live stream the 2026 Nations Championship for free with ExpressVPN.
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Raunchy AI Bros Accidentally Remind Us Who The Hottest Woman On Netflix Is
By Chris Snellgrove
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Years after the advent of generative AI, there are still endless debates about how this tool should be used (or if it should be used at all) for creative purposes. One reason for the controversy is that purely AI-generated images often have a creepy, downright uncanny look about them. However, even the biggest AI skeptics have to reluctantly give the tech props for one thing: parody. Basically, apps like ChatGPT and Grok are really good at tweaking existing images based on various prompts. Recently, users on X have discovered this while cranking out the last thing you’d expect: AI-modified Seinfeld images.
It all started when one user generated an image of a fully bald and bearded George; that user surprised himself with how sexy the new and improved Costanza looked. Other users tried their hand at other characters, and it didn’t take long for the platform to be flooded with modified images of Elaine. Many who posted these images commented on how much sexier it made the character look, but that was a mistake because it unleashed a flood of angry responses. All of these responses basically said the same thing: that the AI was completely unnecessary because Seinfeld-era Julia Louise-Dreyfus has always been one of the hottest women on the planet!
From George To Art Vandelay
While the discourse on X eventually centered on Elaine, it all began with George. This character was always written as a bit of a lovable loser, and the producers made him look that much schlubbier by having actor Jason Alexander wear clothes a size too small. It made for an ongoing visual gag on the show; decades later, X user @e_cdalton decided to create his own visual gag, using AI to remove the remainder of George’s hair and give him a beard. The user says that his original intent was “to mock the modern ‘bald plus beard’ look” and he was shocked by how “great” the new appearance was.
After that, the user riffed on how Jason Alexander would have constantly been named one of “People’s Sexiest Men,” but at the expense of Seinfeld’s overall quality. As his post gained traction (over 35,000 likes as of this writing), @e_cdalton began posting AI images of other characters on the show. While the hipster versions of Jerry and Kramer were particularly fun, many users on X became fascinated with the user’s new version of Elaine. With straight hair, bangs, and a denim jacket, she looked like the protagonist (or, at least, a supporting character) in every Millennial manic pixie dream girl movie ever made.
Millennial Elaine Isn’t Real, She Can’t Hurt You
Unsurprisingly, countless X users chimed in about this Seinfeld icon’s AI-assisted new look. There was some initial pushback, of course: some pointed out that she just looked like Zooey Deschanel from New Girl, and others pointed out that artists transformed these characters into Millennials a decade ago, without AI. For the most part, though, users gushed about how great this new Elaine looked, and many couldn’t resist creating their own versions. This included a blonde Elaine, a weirdly Laura Boebert-esque Elaine, and my personal favorite: Cowboy Bebop Elaine. Before these users could have too much fun, though, they got collectively bodied by an army of Julia Louise-Dreyfus superfans.
Those fans were mostly here to share the same message: that Julia Louise-Dreyfus was a complete smokeshow and could never be improved by AI chicanery. Several of them also pointed out that the AI bros were creating “new” looks that Louise-Dreyfus already rocked on Seinfeld. For example, the character actually had straight hair and bangs in the show’s final seasons. She also wore glasses, which may come as a surprise to everyone adding them to her character via AI. These often-hilarious user responses were a reminder that for all of its impressive features, even artificial intelligence can’t improve upon perfection.
Want to get a closer look at the hottest woman on Netflix? You won’t see her nipples or anything (at least, not unless you get a Christmas card from her), but you can gawk at Julia Louise-Dreyfus until October, when this hit sitcom finally leaves the streaming platform. There, you can enjoy her nearly hypnotic beauty for yourself in glorious widescreen. Remember, there’s no need to create some gooner AI demon version of Elaine when you can just watch the actual show; to paraphrase one of Seinfeld’s other characters, she’s real, and she’s spectacular!
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Dreames newest vacuum mop basically pressure-washes your floors
TL;DR: You can grab the Aero Ultra Steam on Amazon or Dreame’s website starting July 15 for $799.99.
If you’re tired of scrubbing sticky kitchen floors or dealing with stubborn pet messes, Dreame’s newest wet/dry vacuum mop is basically built to pressure-wash your house.
Launching on July 15, the Aero Ultra Steam is the latest flagship in the company’s lineup and, according to an email from the brand, the first in its class to combine high-temperature steam, hot water, and foaming detergent into one seamless system. (I’m particularly excited for this release — I have two beagles and the Dreame L60 Pro Ultra robot vacuum has literally changed my life.)
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It features a “Tri-Force” cleaning system that hits your floors with 392°F SaunaClean steam for chemical-free sanitizing, dissolves tracked-in mud and other non-mentionables with 194°F ThermoRinse hot water, and dispenses a floral-scented FoamWash to neutralize 99 percent of pet odors. (And this is all at 30kPa, Dreame’s most powerful suction yet.) It also uses a specialized TangleCut 2.0 scraper to keep the brush roller tangle-free — which is non-negotiable when you’re constantly cleaning up hound hair.
The Aero Ultra Steam dispenses a floral-scented foam designed to neutralize 99 percent of pet odors while you clean.
Credit: Dreame
Bonus: You’ll get 100 minutes of runtime in Eco mode, and the super-slim 3.88-inch profile makes it super easy to reach underneath your couches (or wherever) without moving all the furniture.
You can grab the Aero Ultra Steam on Amazon or Dreame’s website starting July 15 for $799.99.
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