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How many endings does ‘Pragmata’ have?

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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Together forever The post How many endings does ‘Pragmata’ have? appeared first on NME.

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Together forever The post How many endings does ‘Pragmata’ have? appeared first on NME.

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PS Plus April 2026 games – what to expect on PS5 and PS4

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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The PS Plus games for 2026 haven’t been the most exciting. But, that could all change in April as another group of games will be available for Essential, Extra, and Premium members. READ MORE: 2026 game release dates – every PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 release Here is a rundown of…

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The PS Plus games for 2026 haven’t been the most exciting. But, that could all change in April as another group of games will be…

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Every song on the ‘Beef’ season two soundtrack

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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The show is loaded with tracks from the likes of Daft Punk, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Justin Timberlake and Hot Chip The post Every song on the ‘Beef’ season two soundtrack appeared first on NME.

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The show is loaded with tracks from the likes of Daft Punk, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Justin Timberlake and Hot Chip The post Every song on…

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Charlize Theron says AI will “be able to do” Timothée Chalamet’s job but “will not” replace ballet and opera performers

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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"We shouldn’t shit on other art forms. How about we start with that?" The post Charlize Theron says AI will “be able to do” Timothée Chalamet’s job but “will not” replace ballet and opera performers appeared first on NME.

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"We shouldn’t shit on other art forms. How about we start with that?" The post Charlize Theron says AI will “be able to do” Timothée…

How a Gold House Dinner Helped ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Land Season 2 Star Charles Melton

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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The creator of the award-winning Netflix anthology series shares how an overheard argument inspired the show’s latest installment: “It just goes to show that real life is so much more interesting than anything my writer brain can come up with.”

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The creator of the award-winning Netflix anthology series shares how an overheard argument inspired the show’s latest installment: “It just…

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The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model Mythos

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-19

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Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the National Security Agency is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview, according to Axios, which spoke to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Anthropic announced Mythos Preview at the beginning of April, describing it as a general-purpose…

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Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the National Security Agency is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview,…

Blue Origin successfully reused its New Glenn rocket

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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Today's launch of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite aboard Blue Origin's reusable New Glenn rocket was a partial success. The New Glenn touched down on its landing pad without incident, making it the second launch and landing for the first stage booster, and officially giving Jeff Bezos a reusable launch vehicle.…

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Today's launch of AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite aboard Blue Origin's reusable New Glenn rocket was a partial success. The New…

‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Teases Season Two’s “More Serious Territory,” Including ‘Role Model’ Book Plotline

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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Jacob Tierney is opening up about what fans can expect to see next in Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov's (Connor Storrie) complicated love story.

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Jacob Tierney is opening up about what fans can expect to see next in Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov's (Connor Storrie)…

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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Vercel, a major development platform that hosts and deploys web apps, was compromised, and the hackers are attempting to sell stolen data. A person claiming to be a member of ShinyHunters, which was behind the recent hack of Rockstar Games, posted some data online, including employee names, email addresses, and…

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Vercel, a major development platform that hosts and deploys web apps, was compromised, and the hackers are attempting to sell stolen data.…

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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson appeals for help after car containing daughters’ medical equipment stolen

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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The singer's twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy and require full time care The post Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson appeals for help after car containing daughters’ medical equipment stolen appeared first on NME.

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The singer's twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy and require full time care The post Little Mix’s…

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Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-19

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To make up for an incredibly laughable inaugural event, Beijing is running back its humanoid robot half-marathon. Fortunately, the event that pits humanoid robots made by Chinese companies against each other across 13 miles went a lot smoother this year. This year's half-marathon hosted more than 100 competitors, with…

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To make up for an incredibly laughable inaugural event, Beijing is running back its humanoid robot half-marathon. Fortunately, the event…

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Watch PinkPantheress joined by Janelle Monáe, Blood Orange and Zara Larsson at Coachella weekend two

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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Her set also saw appearances from 'Reminders Of Him' star Tyriq Withers and 'One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti The post Watch PinkPantheress joined by Janelle Monáe, Blood Orange and Zara Larsson at Coachella weekend two appeared first on NME.

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Her set also saw appearances from 'Reminders Of Him' star Tyriq Withers and 'One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti The post Watch…

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Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-19

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In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic, (because why would you do that to yourself?), the company best known for supplying AI-driven defense and surveillance software to the likes of the US Army, ICE and NYPD shared a…

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In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic,…

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The next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro releases could be postponed by several months

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-19

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Anyone looking to upgrade to the next Mac Studio or MacBook Pro might have to wait a little longer, thanks to the ongoing global memory shortage. As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, "at least two of the company's upcoming machines ... could debut a little later than the company initially planned," referencing the…

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Anyone looking to upgrade to the next Mac Studio or MacBook Pro might have to wait a little longer, thanks to the ongoing global memory…

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Watch Sombr joined by Billy Idol for ‘Eyes Without A Face’ at Coachella

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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The 20-year-old also covered Radiohead's 'Fake Plastic Trees' during his weekend two set The post Watch Sombr joined by Billy Idol for ‘Eyes Without A Face’ at Coachella appeared first on NME.

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The 20-year-old also covered Radiohead's 'Fake Plastic Trees' during his weekend two set The post Watch Sombr joined by Billy Idol for…

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Watch Bruce Springsteen join John Densmore for cover of The Doors’ ‘Light My Fire’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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It came as the band picked up an American Music Honors prize in New Jersey The post Watch Bruce Springsteen join John Densmore for cover of The Doors’ ‘Light My Fire’ appeared first on NME.

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It came as the band picked up an American Music Honors prize in New Jersey The post Watch Bruce Springsteen join John Densmore for cover of…

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Tory Lanez sues California prisons system for $100m after stabbing incident

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-19

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The rapper, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed 16 times in prison last May The post Tory Lanez sues California prisons system for $100m after stabbing incident appeared first on NME.

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The rapper, serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed 16 times in prison last May The post Tory Lanez sues…

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Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-19

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Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi footprint across Texas by introducing availability in both Dallas and Houston. As announced in a post on X, the EV maker is rolling out its Robotaxis to small sections of the Texas cities, as detailed by two maps of its new service areas.  The first Robotaxi rides started in…

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Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi footprint across Texas by introducing availability in both Dallas and Houston. As announced in a post on X,…

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Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-19

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The days of relatively short development cycles for big-budget AAA games feels like a distant memory, as it's not uncommon for titles to spend many years in development. These days, a five-year production cycle isn't uncommon at all, and some games take the better part of a decade to be released. Such lengthy waits…

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The days of relatively short development cycles for big-budget AAA games feels like a distant memory, as it's not uncommon for titles to…

Box Office: ‘Super Mario’ and ‘Hail Mary’ Easily Scare Off ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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The R-rated pic about a girl who returns to her family after being kidnapped years earlier in Egypt opened in third place domestically with $13.5 million. New offerings at the specialty box office include Anne Hathaway's 'Mother Mary.'

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The R-rated pic about a girl who returns to her family after being kidnapped years earlier in Egypt opened in third place domestically with…

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SAROS Everything To Know

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-19

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The mysterious world of Carcosa and its terrifying eclipse is upon us. Here is everything to know about PlayStation's next big exclusive Saros.

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The mysterious world of Carcosa and its terrifying eclipse is upon us. Here is everything to know about PlayStation's next big exclusive…

Dave Chappelle Pitches Eddie Murphy on Joining Potential ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Reboot at AFI Gala

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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Murphy saw his life and career flash before his eyes thanks to a starry program and clips from his hits as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award: “I wish y'all can feel what I'm feeling, see what I'm seeing.”

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Murphy saw his life and career flash before his eyes thanks to a starry program and clips from his hits as he received the AFI Life…

Nothing’s modular CMF Headphone Pro are down to their lowest price to date

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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Over the past several years, Nothing’s budget-centric subsidiary, CMF, has built a reputation for producing attractive, inexpensive products with features often reserved for gadgets that cost twice the price. The CMF Headphone Pro — the company’s first pair of over-ear wireless headphones — fit precisely in that lane,…

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Over the past several years, Nothing’s budget-centric subsidiary, CMF, has built a reputation for producing attractive, inexpensive…

See Olivia Rodrigo Debut ‘Drop Dead’ Live During Addison Rae’s Coachella Set

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-04-19

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Singer makes another surprise Coachella appearance, joining Rae on "Headphones On" before live premiere of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love single

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Singer makes another surprise Coachella appearance, joining Rae on "Headphones On" before live premiere of You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl…

Noah Wyle on the Origins of and Real-Life Connection to His Dark ‘Pitt’ Season 2 Journey

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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The star who also serves as a writer, director and executive producer on the hit HBO Max drama talks about the significance of that final scene as well as where his character goes from here and the storytelling approach heading into season three.

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The star who also serves as a writer, director and executive producer on the hit HBO Max drama talks about the significance of that final…

The Stars My Destination is classic proto-cyberpunk

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination (originally published as Tiger! Tiger! in the UK) is a 1956 sci-fi novel that some have cited as a precursor to cyberpunk. It's a work I admit I have some conflicted […]

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This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester's The Stars My…

Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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Keychron's expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a one-handed half-keyboard for gaming. Its Q and V series are among our go-to recommendations for off-the-shelf keyboards, and the latest iterations - the Q and V Ultra models - are a…

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Keychron's expansive keyboard catalog covers everything from basic full-size mechanical boards to niche layouts like southpaw Alice or a…

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-19

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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more stories on Big Tech versus politics in Washington, DC, follow Tina Nguyen and read Regulator. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started A long time…

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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more stories on Big Tech versus…

PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-04-19

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The performance also saw appearances from Australian DJ Ninajirachi, alongside actor Tyriq Withers, Chase Infiniti, Slayyyter, and Manon.

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The performance also saw appearances from Australian DJ Ninajirachi, alongside actor Tyriq Withers, Chase Infiniti, Slayyyter, and Manon.

Zayn Hints at Australia Tour: ‘You Might Be Seeing Me Soon’

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-04-19

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“I remember performing there in the band… what the crowds were like, what the people were like… I feel like I want to go back there.”

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“I remember performing there in the band… what the crowds were like, what the people were like… I feel like I want to go back there.”

Nadia Farès, ‘The Crimson Rivers’ Actress, Dies at 57

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-19

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Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris last week and had been in a coma since, suffering a cardiac arrest, her daughters told Agence France-Presse.

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Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris last week and had been in a coma since, suffering a cardiac arrest, her daughters…

Charlize Theron Jabs at Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet, Opera Remarks: “AI Is Going to Be Able to Do His Job in 10 Years”

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-18

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"That was a very reckless comment on an art form, two art forms, that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time," the Oscar winner told the New York Times.

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"That was a very reckless comment on an art form, two art forms, that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard…

The RAM shortage could last years

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-18

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According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027. SK Group chairman has even said that shortages could last until 2030. The world's largest memory makers - Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron - are all working to add […]

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According to Nikkei Asia, even as suppliers ramp up DRAM production, manufacturers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the…

‘Beef’ Breakout Seoyeon Jang Accidentally Manifested Her Role in Season 2 of the Netflix Hit

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-18

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The 31-year-old British-Korean actress, who got her start as a K-pop idol trainee turned K-drama star, loves how messy the Netflix anthology characters get to be: “We all have these petty sides to ourselves, and it’s very refreshing to see these characters amplify that pettiness.”

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The 31-year-old British-Korean actress, who got her start as a K-pop idol trainee turned K-drama star, loves how messy the Netflix…

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SNK's Neo Geo console remake works with original cartridges and HDMI

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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Not everyone had the money for the original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System when it released in the '90s, but there's still a chance to experience it as an adult with disposable income. SNK and Plaion Replai, who is also behind the all-black remake of the Commodore 64, announced a faithful remake of the high-end…

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Not everyone had the money for the original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System when it released in the '90s, but there's still a chance…

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Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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A judge has granted the makers of the "ICE Sightings - Chicagoland" Facebook group and the Eyes Up app a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from coercing platforms to take these projects down. Judge Jorge L. Alonso of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois…

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A judge has granted the makers of the "ICE Sightings - Chicagoland" Facebook group and the Eyes Up app a preliminary injunction…

Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System for $100 Million Over Stabbing

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-04-18

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Rapper was stabbed 16 times by fellow inmate in May 2025 while 10-year sentence in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case

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Rapper was stabbed 16 times by fellow inmate in May 2025 while 10-year sentence in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case

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Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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Apple has secured a major victory for its redesigned smartwatches as per the latest decision from the US International Trade Commission. The federal agency ruled against reinstating an import ban on Apple Watches, allowing the tech giant to continue selling its devices with a reworked blood-oxygen monitoring…

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Apple has secured a major victory for its redesigned smartwatches as per the latest decision from the US International Trade Commission.…

‘Kevin’ Review: Jason Schwartzman Leads the All-Star Voice Cast of Amazon’s Unevenly Funny, Ultimately Sweet Pet Cartoon

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-18

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John Waters and Whoopi Goldberg are also among the vocal talent on the series, created by Joe Wengert ('Big Mouth') and Aubrey Plaza, set at a pet shelter in Astoria, Queens.

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John Waters and Whoopi Goldberg are also among the vocal talent on the series, created by Joe Wengert ('Big Mouth') and Aubrey Plaza, set…

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-18

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Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the First Amendment when it pressured Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps. Judge Alonso granted the plaintiffs, Kassandra Rosado, who runs the ICE Sightings -…

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Jorge L. Alonso, a federal district court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, said that the Trump Administration violated the…

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DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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The US Department of Justice is siding with X, as the social media platform owned by Elon Musk navigates a criminal investigation unfolding in France. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Justice Department characterized the French probe as "an effort to entangle the United States in a politically charged…

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The US Department of Justice is siding with X, as the social media platform owned by Elon Musk navigates a criminal investigation unfolding…

Danielle Brooks on ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Being Acquired and How the Independent Film Inspired Her to Make Her Own Short

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-18

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The actress received the Art of Light Award during the Miami Film Festival for her role in the Walter Thompson-Hernández feature which premiered at Sundance earlier this year.

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The actress received the Art of Light Award during the Miami Film Festival for her role in the Walter Thompson-Hernández feature which…

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A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science news

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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The Artemis II astronauts are settling back into life on Earth, but we're not quite tired yet of hearing about their amazing journey. There's a new PBS documentary now streaming on YouTube that dives into the Artemis program and the latest efforts to send humans to the moon again. Also this week, NASA shared some…

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The Artemis II astronauts are settling back into life on Earth, but we're not quite tired yet of hearing about their amazing journey.…

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-18

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From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that, unfortunately, often costs as much as a month’s rent (or more). But with the ongoing tariff situation in the US and a global memory shortage pushing up the cost of, well, everything,…

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From fancy OLED TVs to robot vacuums with arms, we tend to cover a lot of cool stuff here at The Verge that,…

Madonna Officially Releases ‘Confessions II’ Track ‘I Feel So Free’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-04-18

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Soon after surprise Coachella performance with Sabrina Carpenter, Material Girl shares “first taste” of new album but not the “lead single”

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Soon after surprise Coachella performance with Sabrina Carpenter, Material Girl shares “first taste” of new album but not the “lead single”

Dyson’s handheld fan is more powerful and louder than I expected

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-18

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Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their cars to enjoy a blast of AC. Dyson’s new $99.99 handheld fan would have provided some much-needed relief then, although I’m not sure I would have been comfortable powering it up…

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Two years ago I attended a picturesque outdoor wedding in August where the hot and humid weather had guests occasionally ducking into their…

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15 Years Later, Games Still Can't Nail What Portal 2 Perfected

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-18

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Portal 2 is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, April 18, 2026. Below, we examine how it approached comedy, and how many games still struggle with it.Today, Portal 2 turns 15. Unlike most of us at that age, though, Valve's revered 2011 puzzler is completely confident in its identity and funny as hell. In a sea…

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Portal 2 is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, April 18, 2026. Below, we examine how it approached comedy, and how many games still…

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Long Before Friendslop, Portal 2 Made Co-Op Cool

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-18

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April 18, 2026 marks the 15-year anniversary of Portal 2's release. Below, we reminisce about its memorable story, novel cooperative two-player mode, and enduring comedy.There was a time in the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 era when Valve was spoiling us with games, packaging some excellent titles in The Orange Box and…

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April 18, 2026 marks the 15-year anniversary of Portal 2's release. Below, we reminisce about its memorable story, novel cooperative…

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Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-18

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. Once again, there are some neat new games for you to check out this weekend. We've got a bunch of updates and announcements for upcoming titles to tell you about too.There have been a bunch of solid indie showcases lately (and highlights from…

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. Once again, there are some neat new games for you to check out…

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Where To Find Every Mini Cabin Figure In Pragmata

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-18

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Like with Resident Evil Requiem’s Mr. Raccoon, little figurines called Mini Cabins are scattered throughout Pragmata, producing a chime when you’re near them. These statues don’t provide any gameplay modifications--they’re simply for collecting. But there are only three in each of the five main biomes of the game, and…

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Like with Resident Evil Requiem’s Mr. Raccoon, little figurines called Mini Cabins are scattered throughout Pragmata, producing a chime…

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Pragmata Ever Mini Cabin Location Guide

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-18

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Like with Resident Evil Requiem’s Mr. Raccoon, little figurines called Mini Cabins are scattered throughout Pragmata, producing a chime when you’re near them.

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Like with Resident Evil Requiem’s Mr. Raccoon, little figurines called Mini Cabins are scattered throughout Pragmata, producing a chime…

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Pragmata: All Outfits And How To Unlock Them

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-18

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Since you'll be spending a decent amount of time with Pragmata's two main characters, Hugh and Diana, it's perfectly understandable if you want to change up their looks a bit. Luckily, you can do exactly that, as Pragmata features unlockable outfits that can be equipped any time you're in the Shelter, which functions…

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Since you'll be spending a decent amount of time with Pragmata's two main characters, Hugh and Diana, it's perfectly understandable if you…

Ice Cube and Chris Tucker’s Sons Reimagine Classic Comedy ‘Friday’ for Los Angeles Rams Draft Promo

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-18

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O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, Byron Young and Big Boy for the Rams’ draft campaign.

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O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared…

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15 years after 'Video Games,' Lana Del Rey has an actual video game song

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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The James Bond franchise has a long history of getting pop stars to record its theme songs (perhaps most memorably with Live and Let Die), and it looks like that tradition will now extend to video game adaptations about the fictional spy. IO Interactive has announced that Lana Del Rey co-wrote and performed the theme…

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The James Bond franchise has a long history of getting pop stars to record its theme songs (perhaps most memorably with Live and Let Die),…

Ciara Miller Says ‘Summer House’ Scandal Has Left Her “at a Loss for Words”

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-17

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The reality TV star is publicly addressing her ex and best friend’s, West Wilson and Amanda Batula, new relationship and how she’s preparing for the season 10 reunion, where she will see them both for the first time since they confirmed their romance.

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The reality TV star is publicly addressing her ex and best friend’s, West Wilson and Amanda Batula, new relationship and how she’s…

How to Stream ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 Finale With Guest Star Miley Cyrus

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-04-17

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With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the queens' final performances as they duke it out for the coveted title and grand prize. During the finale, Cyrus is also set to receive a special honor.

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With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the queens' final performances as they duke it out for the coveted title and…

Zayn Malik Says He’s ‘Unexpectedly Recovering’ in the Hospital

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-04-17

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The pop star, who did not reveal the reason he was hospitalized, shared the health update via Instagram with a photo of himself in a hospital bed

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The pop star, who did not reveal the reason he was hospitalized, shared the health update via Instagram with a photo of himself in a…

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Get A Free Fortnite Skin And Car During Rocket League Crossover Event

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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Fortnite and Rocket League have kicked off a small new crossover event, called Rivals & Rockets, and it's got unusually good rewards. With a fairly minimal amount of grinding, you can earn a free Fortnite skin and a free car body that works in both games. But you'll have to play Rocket League to get the skin. The…

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Fortnite and Rocket League have kicked off a small new crossover event, called Rivals & Rockets, and it's got unusually good rewards.…

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The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTube

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth, but if your Moon fever has yet to break, or you're curious to get a big picture view of how the second of a planned five Moon missions was pulled off, PBS has a new documentary you'll want to watch. The hour-long Return to the Moon was produced for…

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The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth, but if your Moon fever has yet to break, or you're curious to get a…

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A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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The specter of price hikes caused by the current AI-driven demand for memory and storage appears to have convinced a fair share of people to buy a new computer. According to data analyzed by Counterpoint Research, global PC shipments grew around 3.2 percent year-over-year in Q1 2026, "driven by pre-emptive buying…

Why it matters

The specter of price hikes caused by the current AI-driven demand for memory and storage appears to have convinced a fair share of people…

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Says It Did Gay Romance "Right" By Not Going "Woke"

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has received two nominations for Gayming Magazine's 2026 Gayming Awards, and the game's director, Daniel Vávra, has responded to this with an X post in which he says he's "really proud" of the game's nominations. Vávra then goes on to imply the way other games depict LGBTQ+ characters is…

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has received two nominations for Gayming Magazine's 2026 Gayming Awards, and the game's director, Daniel Vávra,…

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One Of The Best Call Of Duty Games Just Came To Game Pass

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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One of the best Call of Duty games in recent times, 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from developer Infinity Ward, is out now on Xbox Game Pass. The game is available for the Premium and Ultimate tiers of Game Pass, as well as PC Game Pass.Modern Warfare scored generally positive review scores upon release and was…

Why it matters

One of the best Call of Duty games in recent times, 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from developer Infinity Ward, is out now on Xbox…

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Epic Keeps Making Fortnite Crew Less And Less Valuable

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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When Epic Games raised prices in Fortnite by reducing the amounts of V-Bucks players receive for purchases and on the battle pass, it represented a pretty dramatic reduction in value for Fortnite Crew. The $12 monthly subscription grants a skin and V-Bucks each month, along with access to the battle pass, OG pass,…

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When Epic Games raised prices in Fortnite by reducing the amounts of V-Bucks players receive for purchases and on the battle pass, it…

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Please Give My Decades-Old Pokemon Something Fun To Do

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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When Pokemon Champions was unveiled, my excitement gravitated towards one specific aspect: As cool as an official battle simulator sounded, support for Pokemon Home was the main selling point.While people might get into Pokemon for the competitive aspect, I'm in it to catch 'em all. Collecting every single 'mon has…

Why it matters

When Pokemon Champions was unveiled, my excitement gravitated towards one specific aspect: As cool as an official battle simulator sounded,…

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PSA: You Definitely Don't Want To Time Travel In Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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Based on my experience, the Venn diagram of people who are currently playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and people who poured countless hours into Animal Crossing: New Horizons is pretty much a circle. We life-sim fans, after all, have a type. However, don't expect all of the tricks you used to progress in…

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Based on my experience, the Venn diagram of people who are currently playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and people who poured…

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Video Game Industry Woes Continue With More Mass Layoffs At Iron Galaxy

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-04-17

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Iron Galaxy Studios, the Illinois-based independent developer, has announced a round of layoffs that could affect as many as 90 people. It's the second round of layoffs in as many years, with Iron Galaxy cutting 66 staff in 2025.The studio announced the news on LinkedIn, writing, "Iron Galaxy Studios regrets to…

Why it matters

Iron Galaxy Studios, the Illinois-based independent developer, has announced a round of layoffs that could affect as many as 90 people.…

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Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Sam Altman's cryptocurrency turned identity verification startup Tools for Humanity is offering a new set of perks to people who scan their eyes at one of the company's orbs. Among them, is a new tool called Concert Kit that could help bands and artists fight back against ticket scalping bots. The new feature…

Why it matters

Sam Altman's cryptocurrency turned identity verification startup Tools for Humanity is offering a new set of perks to people who scan their…

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Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Bluesky is once again having a wobble. The platform said some of its systems are down and that it’s “investigating an incident with service in one of our reginos” (that’s Bluesky’s typo, not mine). The issue appears to have started at 1:42AM ET and was still persisting as of 11AM when this story was originally…

Why it matters

Bluesky is once again having a wobble. The platform said some of its systems are down and that it’s “investigating an incident with service…

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NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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NASA has confirmed the pending launch of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosalind Franklin rover, which is being sent to Mars. The current plan is to launch via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. The timing is still being worked out, but the space agency says this won't happen until at least…

Why it matters

NASA has confirmed the pending launch of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosalind Franklin rover, which is being sent to Mars. The…

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Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Panic, the company behind the tiny and excellent Playdate console, is taking a stand on generative AI. The company has published an AI disclosure that says as of this month, the Playdate Catalog “will no longer accept titles that use ‘Generative AI’ for art, audio, music, text, or dialog.” Panic does allow for…

Why it matters

Panic, the company behind the tiny and excellent Playdate console, is taking a stand on generative AI. The company has published an AI…

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Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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The rules of Exit 8, both the cult indie game and the recent film adaptation, are simple: You're stuck in a subway station that loops around endlessly. If you notice any anomalies on your current loop, you turn around. If everything is the same, you keep going forward. Each successful guess takes you to a new entrance…

Why it matters

The rules of Exit 8, both the cult indie game and the recent film adaptation, are simple: You're stuck in a subway station that loops…

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Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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In hindsight, I suppose it was only a matter of time after Anthropic made Claude capable of generating charts and diagrams that the company would then begin offering a more robust image editor. Now, a little more than a month after that release, Anthropic has announced Claude Design, a new research preview that allows…

Why it matters

In hindsight, I suppose it was only a matter of time after Anthropic made Claude capable of generating charts and diagrams that the company…

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Roblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with Nevada

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Amidst ongoing legal trouble with several states and more than 100 pending lawsuits, this week Roblox announced a $12 million settlement with Nevada, allowing the company to avoid going to trial in this case.Following the agreement, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said "this settlement will create a safer…

Why it matters

Amidst ongoing legal trouble with several states and more than 100 pending lawsuits, this week Roblox announced a $12 million settlement…

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Donut Lab's battery claims reportedly subject of whistleblower complaint

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Startup Donut Lab made a splash at the start of the year with some astonishing — and suspicious — claims about its solid state batteries. Now Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports an individual has filed a criminal whistleblower complaint against the company over those claims. Until recently, Lauri Peltola was…

Why it matters

Startup Donut Lab made a splash at the start of the year with some astonishing — and suspicious — claims about its solid state batteries.…

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TCL's RGB-Mini LED TVs will start at $8,000

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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TCL introduced its new flagship X11L SQD-Mini LED TV at CES 2026, and now a few months later, the company is ready to expand its lineup with more SQD-Mini LED models and its first RGB-Mini LED TV. All sizes of the TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED TV are available now. Meanwhile, both the TCL QM7L SQD-Mini LED TVs and the RM9L…

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TCL introduced its new flagship X11L SQD-Mini LED TV at CES 2026, and now a few months later, the company is ready to expand its lineup…

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Engadget Podcast: Allbirds goes from shoes to AI

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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So a shoe company turned into an AI company…. That’s it, that’s the joke. In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget’s Daniel Cooper about Allbirds’ sudden transformation and what it says about the AI economy. Also, they chat about the Artemis II moon mission, Meta being warned about the dangers of facial…

Why it matters

So a shoe company turned into an AI company…. That’s it, that’s the joke. In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget’s Daniel Cooper…

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The Morning After: Our verdict on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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You’ve probably seen DJI’s stick vlogging cameras everywhere. At trade shows and tech events I’ve attended, it’s often the de facto video camera used by reporters and influencers alike. The Osmo Pocket 3 was easy to use, had sharp focus, potent image stabilization and handled vertical and horizontal video recording…

Why it matters

You’ve probably seen DJI’s stick vlogging cameras everywhere. At trade shows and tech events I’ve attended, it’s often the de facto video…

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PSA: Stop using your Casely Power Pods wireless charger immediately

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-17

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Casely has reannounced a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by the defective devices, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) announced. It's recommended that you stop using the devices immediately, dispose of them safely and seek a…

Why it matters

Casely has reannounced a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by…

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‘Mouse: PI for Hire’ Star Troy Baker on Jack Pepper’s Narration Quirk, Why He Keeps Taking on New Video Game Roles Amid Potential for More ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Last of Us’

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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“The Last of Us” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” star Troy Baker adds another credit to his already very long list of video game voice acting roles Thursday with the launch of PlaySide Studios’ and Fumi Games’ “Mouse: P.I. for Hire.” Inspired by both the classic…

Why it matters

“The Last of Us” and “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” star Troy Baker adds another credit to his already very…

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Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Netflix co-founder and current chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming company’s board in June to focus on "his philanthropy and other pursuits," according to a shareholder letter released alongside Netflix's Q1 earnings. Hastings has served as chairman of Netflix's board since 2023, a role he…

Why it matters

Netflix co-founder and current chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming company’s board in June to focus on "his philanthropy…

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Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Perplexity has just released Personal Computer. The software, which is available starting today for Mac, builds on the multi-model orchestration capabilities the company debuted with Perplexity Computer at the end of February. Like Claude Cowork (and, as of today, OpenAI Codex too), it's a suite of computer use agents…

Why it matters

Perplexity has just released Personal Computer. The software, which is available starting today for Mac, builds on the multi-model…

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Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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A Call of Duty movie is still happening, but don't hold your breath for it to hit screens any time soon. Today, the popular FPS' social media revealed that the movie's theatrical release date will be June 30, 2028.  A film adaptation of the game franchise was first revealed last year, and shortly after, we…

Why it matters

A Call of Duty movie is still happening, but don't hold your breath for it to hit screens any time soon. Today, the popular FPS' social…

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Blackmagic Camera for iOS now has a companion Watch app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Blackmagic Camera is one of the more powerful third-party smartphone camera apps available and it's now even more useful for solo creators. Blackmagic Design just announced that the latest iOS version 3.3 now supports Apple Watch, letting you control the app and monitor video remotely from your wrist. It also includes…

Why it matters

Blackmagic Camera is one of the more powerful third-party smartphone camera apps available and it's now even more useful for solo creators.…

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Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Meta is starting to test a long-overdue facelift for Threads on web. The company's head of Threads Connor Hayes showed off a new look for the web version of Threads that finally adds direct messaging and makes it easier to navigate between multiple feeds. The new layout adds a bunch of new shortcuts to the site's left…

Why it matters

Meta is starting to test a long-overdue facelift for Threads on web. The company's head of Threads Connor Hayes showed off a new look for…

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The European Commission wants Google to share search engine data with competitors

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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The European Commission has proposed new measures for Google aimed at bringing the tech giant's search business into compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In order to allow third-party online search engines to be competitive with Google, the EC has recommended that Google permit those services to access its…

Why it matters

The European Commission has proposed new measures for Google aimed at bringing the tech giant's search business into compliance with the…

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‘The Sims 4’ Marketplace Launches on PlayStation, Xbox, Making UGC Available for the First Time on Consoles (Gaming News Roundup)

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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PlayStation and Xbox players can access the community-created content of “The Sims 4” in-game Marketplace, beginning April 16. Console players can now browse, download, and enjoy creations from “The Sims” without leaving the game. Maker Packs and Kits can be purchased directly in the game with Moola via the…

Why it matters

PlayStation and Xbox players can access the community-created content of “The Sims 4” in-game Marketplace, beginning April 16. Console…

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Blizzard just made Overwatch’s best mode much worse

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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While I dabble in other Overwatch modes, I spend the vast majority of my time there in Mystery Heroes, a casual mode in which you load in as a random character and automatically switch to another one when you respawn. It's by far my favorite way to play Overwatch (which I do a lot!), since it helps me switch off and…

Why it matters

While I dabble in other Overwatch modes, I spend the vast majority of my time there in Mystery Heroes, a casual mode in which you load in…

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Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Playdate is getting a third season of curated, surprise games, Panic announced today. We don't know much beyond the fact that Season Three is officially happening, but Panic's Head of Playdate Greg Maletic said in an announcement video that it will be here "in time for the holidays" this year. Considering we had to…

Why it matters

Playdate is getting a third season of curated, surprise games, Panic announced today. We don't know much beyond the fact that Season Three…

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How Ebay’s Trading Card Marketplace TCGPlayer Is Using Xerox to Expand, Maintain ‘Trust’ With Magic: The Gathering, ‘Pokemon’ and ‘One Piece’ Gaming Communities

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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From Magic: The Gathering players to “Pokemon” card collectors, TCGPlayer CEO Robert Bigler is on a mission to expand the online trading card market with new products and features for buyers and sellers — but promises it will not be at the expense of the quality of those very pricey collectibles.…

Why it matters

From Magic: The Gathering players to “Pokemon” card collectors, TCGPlayer CEO Robert Bigler is on a mission to expand the…

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A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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If the real world isn’t grim enough for you, Ukranian developer 4A Games has your back: Metro 2039 has been announced and is scheduled to arrive this winter. And based on the developer’s first look at the title, Metro 2039 looks to be an even darker affair than previous titles in the series. A tall order, but the…

Why it matters

If the real world isn’t grim enough for you, Ukranian developer 4A Games has your back: Metro 2039 has been announced and is scheduled to…

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OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Last month, following reporting from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI confirmed it was working on a desktop super app that would combine ChatGPT, its Codex coding agent and Atlas web browser into one cohesive experience. OpenAI is not releasing that application today. Instead, it's pushing out a major update to Codex…

Why it matters

Last month, following reporting from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI confirmed it was working on a desktop super app that would combine…

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Google Chrome makes it easier to wrangle different tabs in AI Mode

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Love 'em or hate 'em, no modern browser is complete without robust tab support, and so too would it seem Google's AI Mode. Starting today, the company is rolling out an update to users in the US that makes the tool better at interacting and understanding tabs. To start, the next time you use AI Mode on Chrome for…

Why it matters

Love 'em or hate 'em, no modern browser is complete without robust tab support, and so too would it seem Google's AI Mode. Starting today,…

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Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and value-oriented laptops. Built using the same Intel 18A process as its Core Ultra Series 3 chips, they’re significantly more powerful than the previous generation and promise…

Why it matters

Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and…

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Gemini can now draw on your Google data to personalize the images it generates

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Your Google Photos library could soon influence the kind of images you can generate with Gemini. After letting users personalize the AI assistant's responses with data from Gmail, Search and YouTube, Google says it's bringing that same "Personal Intelligence" to Nano Banana 2 to make it easier for users to…

Why it matters

Your Google Photos library could soon influence the kind of images you can generate with Gemini. After letting users personalize the AI…

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The first real trailer for the Street Fighter movie is filled with crowd-pleasing moments

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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We finally have a real-deal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, after a short teaser dropped at The Game Awards last year. This is nearly three minutes of fighting, silly dialogue and, of course, Easter eggs from the games. To the latter point, there's a scene of Ken beating up a car like in the bonus…

Why it matters

We finally have a real-deal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, after a short teaser dropped at The Game Awards last year. This…

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Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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The Oversight Board — the policy body Meta created to weigh its most impactful moderation rulings — has seen its role within Mark Zuckerberg's empire come into question due to shifting content policy priorities and dwindling investment. The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to…

Why it matters

The Oversight Board — the policy body Meta created to weigh its most impactful moderation rulings — has seen its role within Mark…

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Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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The RAM crisis has prompted another company to jack up hardware prices. Meta says it will be increasing the price of Quest headsets on April 19. The Meta Quest 3 will get a $100 hike to $599, while the Quest 3S will be $50 more expensive at $350 (for a version with 128GB of storage) and $450 (256GB). Meta is…

Why it matters

The RAM crisis has prompted another company to jack up hardware prices. Meta says it will be increasing the price of Quest headsets on…

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Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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The open-source library and search engine Anna’s Archive has been ordered to pay Spotify and the three of the world’s largest music labels $322 million in damages after it claimed to have scraped the entirety of the streaming platform’s library of music. Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony…

Why it matters

The open-source library and search engine Anna’s Archive has been ordered to pay Spotify and the three of the world’s largest music labels…

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Maker Launches Official Actual-Play Show Amid Growing Popularity of ‘Critical Role,’ ‘Dimension 20’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is putting their trademarked D back in DM-ing with the launch of a new “Dungeons & Dragons” actual-play TV series. Launching with its first two episodes available on YouTube on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. PT, the new show, titled “Dungeon Masters,” stars…

Why it matters

Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast is putting their trademarked D back in DM-ing with the launch of a new “Dungeons &…

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Character.ai Launches AI-Powered ‘Books’ Feature Letting Users Play Inside Classic Literature Like ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ ‘The Great Gatsby’

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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Character.ai is expanding beyond chatbot interactions and into narrative entertainment with the launch of “Books,” a new AI-powered experience that allows users to step inside and interact with classic works of literature. Rolling out Thursday as part of the platform’s c.ai Labs initiative, the feature introduces a…

Why it matters

Character.ai is expanding beyond chatbot interactions and into narrative entertainment with the launch of “Books,” a new AI-powered…

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Canva starts previewing a more powerful version of its AI assistant

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Adobe isn't the only company releasing a new AI assistant this week. Ahead of its Create event in Los Angeles today, Canva announced Canva AI 2.0. Building on its existing AI assistant, the company is billing the release as its most significant update since the platform first launched in 2013, and the culmination of…

Why it matters

Adobe isn't the only company releasing a new AI assistant this week. Ahead of its Create event in Los Angeles today, Canva announced Canva…

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Spotify debuts a new UI just for tablets

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Spotify has a new look today for listeners on tablets. The streaming service’s updated tablet UI now provides adaptive orientation, switching between portrait and landscape layouts rather than simply resizing the interface when changing how the device is held.Spotify's tablet app now sports a collapsible sidebar so…

Why it matters

Spotify has a new look today for listeners on tablets. The streaming service’s updated tablet UI now provides adaptive orientation,…

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4 review: The only vlogging camera you'll ever need

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

Summary

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal-camera was a category-defining camera. Two years since its launch, everyone from vloggers to pro film makers continue to upload how-to guides and gushing reviews to YouTube. When the Osmo Pocket 4 landed at the FCC at the end of 2025 (followed by a credible leak), creator forums and Reddit…

Why it matters

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal-camera was a category-defining camera. Two years since its launch, everyone from vloggers to pro film makers…

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Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude “for a few use cases.” The company didn’t list out those use cases in its announcement, but we’ve asked it for details and will update this post when we hear back. Anthropic says you might see a verification prompt upon “accessing certain capabilities,”…

Why it matters

Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude “for a few use cases.” The company didn’t list out those use cases in its…

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Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Fresh off the box office success of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios has announced its theatrical release lineup for the next year. Most of the titles aren't likely to hit the highs of the Ryan Gosling starrer which has grossed $515 million in theaters. However, there are a number of promising releases like…

Why it matters

Fresh off the box office success of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM Studios has announced its theatrical release lineup for the next year.…

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YouTube now lets you hide Shorts

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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You now have the power to remove short-form videos from your YouTube feed if you don’t want to see them. YouTube has rolled out the capability to set your Shorts feed limit to zero minutes, which could help you stop doomscrolling, at least on mobile. The video-sharing platform originally launched a Shorts feed limit…

Why it matters

You now have the power to remove short-form videos from your YouTube feed if you don’t want to see them. YouTube has rolled out the…

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Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-16

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Opera is offering a new choice for looping in an AI assistant during browsing. Today, the company introduced Browser Connector, which allows Opera One and Opera GX users to integrate either ChatGPT or Claude into the platform. The chatbots will be able to access page content while a person is browsing and will draw…

Why it matters

Opera is offering a new choice for looping in an AI assistant during browsing. Today, the company introduced Browser Connector, which…

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’99 Nights in the Forest’ Movie in the Works at 20th Century Studios

Other variety.com · 2026-04-13

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The mega-popular Roblox game “99 Nights in the Forest” is being developed into a feature film at 20th Century Studios. In a highly competitive bid, the studio secured the theatrical film rights to the title, developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games and hosted on Roblox. There is no writer or director…

Why it matters

The mega-popular Roblox game “99 Nights in the Forest” is being developed into a feature film at 20th Century Studios. In a…

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Roblox to Launch ‘Kids’ Accounts for Users Ages 5-8, New Selection Process for Games Available to Players Under 16

Other variety.com · 2026-04-13

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Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and “Select” accounts for the 9-15 age range. The new age-locked tiers will launch in June and utilize the facial-estimation, age-check technology that Roblox began rolling out…

Why it matters

Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and…

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‘The Boys’ Sets ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’ In-Game Collab Ahead of Final Season (Gaming News Roundup)

Other variety.com · 2026-04-10

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Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an expansive global licensing initiative tied to the satirical superhero television series, including an upcoming “Call of Duty: Mobile” collaboration. Launching in the…

Why it matters

Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an…

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‘Last of Us’ Voice Actor Troy Baker, ‘Journey’ Composer Austin Wintory, ‘Dragon Ball’ Editor Kazuhiko Torishima Set for Italy’s Comicon Napoli

Other variety.com · 2026-04-10

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Popular U.S. voice actor Troy Baker (“The Last of Us”), Grammy-nominated video game composer Austin Wintory (“Journey,” “Assassin’s Creed Syndicate “) and Japanese manga magazine editor Kazuhiko Torishima — who has been instrumental to shepherding the “Dragon Ball” franchise — are among the top guests set…

Why it matters

Popular U.S. voice actor Troy Baker (“The Last of Us”), Grammy-nominated video game composer Austin Wintory (“Journey,” “Assassin’s…

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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Two New ‘Secrets of Strixhaven’ Cards; Game Designers Talk Expanding the Mage-College World (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-04-09

Summary

Magic: The Gathering‘s latest mainline set, “Secrets of Strixhaven,” will be released later this month and Variety has this exclusive reveal for a pair of new cards from the collection. Available for prerelease April 17 and set for tabletop release April 24, “Secrets of Strixhaven” marks…

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Magic: The Gathering‘s latest mainline set, “Secrets of Strixhaven,” will be released later this month and Variety has this…