‘Saturday Night Live’: Jack Black, Colman Domingo to Host in April
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Here are all of season 51’s hosts and musical guests.
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Here are all of season 51’s hosts and musical guests.
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Oscars Relocating From Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to L.A. LIVE’s Peacock Theater in 2029
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A major deal struck by the film Academy and AEG will move the film industry's biggest night from its home since 2002 to the downtown Los Angeles venue that has hosted the Primetime Emmys since 2008.
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A major deal struck by the film Academy and AEG will move the film industry's biggest night from its home since 2002 to the downtown Los…
Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on April 14
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If you’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, there’s some great news for you coming out of Thursday’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase. Supergiant’s roguelite action RPG is coming to those consoles (as well as Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud) on April 14. It’ll be available on Xbox Game Pass…
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If you’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, there’s some great news for you coming out of Thursday’s…
Viral Clip Fuels Renewed Racism Allegations Around ‘Price is Right’ Host Bob Barker
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E!'s 'Dirty Rotten Scandals' features new interviews with "Barker's Beauties" claiming the late host discriminated against non-whites.
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E!'s 'Dirty Rotten Scandals' features new interviews with "Barker's Beauties" claiming the late host discriminated against non-whites.
The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches
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The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding the safeguarding of children using its app. Regulators say that the company, whose audience demographic has always skewed young, may not be doing enough to protect minors from…
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The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding…
How Long To Beat Life Is Strange: Reunion
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Life is Strange: Reunion is designed to be the final chapter in the story of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, which started way back in the series' very first game in 2015. Outfitted once more with the ability to rewind time, the duo has to work together to stop a devastating event from happening at Caledon University.…
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Life is Strange: Reunion is designed to be the final chapter in the story of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, which started way back in the…
Where to Watch JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s ‘Love Story’ Finale, Stream the Season and Buy the Book Behind It All
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The nine-parter marks the inaugural season of Ryan Murphy's newest anthology.
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The nine-parter marks the inaugural season of Ryan Murphy's newest anthology.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse will hit Xbox platforms this year
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The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the Nightreign treatment in the same way Elden Ring did. The latest title is Serious Sam: Shatterverse, where teams of up to five players will take on waves of perennial foe Mental's monster…
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The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the…
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction
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File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. The bill would require an immediate pause on data center construction until specific new…
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File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria…
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
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The new Xbox Partner Preview livestream has wrapped up, and like the previous showcases, the spotlight was on third-party studios. Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games were big highlights of the broadcast with new looks at games like Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris…
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The new Xbox Partner Preview livestream has wrapped up, and like the previous showcases, the spotlight was on third-party studios. Sega,…
Cardi B Wins Right to Recover Money from Security Guard Who Lost Lawsuit
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Security guard Emani Ellis tried to block Cardi B’s nearly $20,000 bid for trial costs, but her own lawyer backed down Thursday after a judge deemed the amount “reasonable"
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Security guard Emani Ellis tried to block Cardi B’s nearly $20,000 bid for trial costs, but her own lawyer backed down Thursday after a…
Xbox Stream Confirms More Game Pass Titles, Hades 2 And Meat Boy 3D Releasing Very Soon
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The Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 showed off a slew of new third-party games coming to Xbox over the next few months and even into 2027, and as you'd expect, many of them are bound for Xbox's Game Pass subscription service. The biggest names are sequels to beloved franchises, like Hades 2 and Super Meat Boy 3D,…
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The Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 showed off a slew of new third-party games coming to Xbox over the next few months and even into…
Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles
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English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision because using AI to whip up copy "often violates several of Wikipedia's core content policies." There are a couple of minor exceptions. Editors can use large language models…
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English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision…
Ask Billboard: Ella Langley Stops the Revolving Door at No. 1 on the Hot 100
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The last two months marked some of the most historic turnover atop the chart of all time.
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The last two months marked some of the most historic turnover atop the chart of all time.
Ryan Gosling to Star in Daniels’ Sci-Fi Event Film for Universal
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News of Gosling casting comes on the heels of a huge debut last weekend for ‘Project Hail Mary.’
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News of Gosling casting comes on the heels of a huge debut last weekend for ‘Project Hail Mary.’
"Massive Nonlinear" Stalker 2 Expansion Announced, Coming This Summer
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More than a year after its release, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting its first expansion. Announced during the Xbox Partner Preview today, the Cost of Hope expansion from Ukrainian developer GSC Game World is set for release this summer on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.Cost of Hope is described as a "massive…
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More than a year after its release, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting its first expansion. Announced during the Xbox Partner Preview…
Dash Crofts, Half of ‘Summer Breeze’ Soft Rock Duo Seals & Crofts, Dead at 85
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His passing follows the death of partner Jim Seals in 2022.
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His passing follows the death of partner Jim Seals in 2022.
Kelly Marie Tran’s Art-Forgery Caper ‘Forge’ Lands May Release (Exclusive)
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Utopia is set to distribute director Jing Ai Ng's feature debut that premiered at SXSW and also stars Andie Ju and Brandon Soo Hoo.
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Utopia is set to distribute director Jing Ai Ng's feature debut that premiered at SXSW and also stars Andie Ju and Brandon Soo Hoo.
J. Cole Wanted to ‘Say Just Enough’ on Kendrick Lamar Diss ‘7 Minute Drill’: ‘My Intention Was Some Bulls—t’
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Cole covers it all in his interview with Cam'ron's Talk With Flee.
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Cole covers it all in his interview with Cam'ron's Talk With Flee.
The trailer for the Harry Potter series is already dividing fans: “It has to try hard to justify its existence”
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Some have hit out at the series as feeling “pointless”, while others speculate that it will be “absolutely massive” The post The trailer for the Harry Potter series is already dividing fans: “It has to try hard to justify its existence” appeared first on NME.
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Some have hit out at the series as feeling “pointless”, while others speculate that it will be “absolutely massive” The post The trailer…
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection Is On Sale At Over Half Off Right Now
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The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection is currently available on Amazon at a 53% discount. The collection normally retails for $139, but is currently available for just $65.24 as a part of the Amazon Spring Sale. Buy on Amazon First released in September 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of…
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The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection is currently available on Amazon at a 53% discount. The collection normally retails for $139,…
God Of War TV Show Cast: All The Actors And The Roles They Play For The Prime Video Show
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There are dozens of Hollywood adaptations of video games in the works for film and TV. Not all of them are expected to materialize, but one that is definitely going ahead is Prime Video's God of War TV show.The series is led by Sons of Anarchy actor Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus, with a cast that…
Why it matters
There are dozens of Hollywood adaptations of video games in the works for film and TV. Not all of them are expected to materialize, but one…
See Billie Joe Armstrong Sing Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie Songs at Coverups Concert
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The Green Day frontman's all-covers side project announced a surprise concert in Berkeley on Wednesday
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The Green Day frontman's all-covers side project announced a surprise concert in Berkeley on Wednesday
Darrell ‘Dash’ Crofts, Soft-Rock Icon and Half of Seals & Crofts, Dead at 85
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With his musical partner Jim Seals, the duo embodied soft rock with hits like “Summer Breeze”
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With his musical partner Jim Seals, the duo embodied soft rock with hits like “Summer Breeze”
‘The X-Files’ Casts Himesh Patel to Star in Ryan Coogler’s Reboot
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The actor joins Danielle Deadwyler as co-leads in the Hulu project.
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The actor joins Danielle Deadwyler as co-leads in the Hulu project.
Alana Haim Knows ‘The Drama’ Will Force “Hard Discussions” — And Is Ready for All of It
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The ‘Licorice Pizza’ breakout was inspired by ‘Real Housewives’ to get deliciously mean in A24’s new hot-button film: “Unfortunately, it came out on the sweetest person that has ever lived in Zendaya.”
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The ‘Licorice Pizza’ breakout was inspired by ‘Real Housewives’ to get deliciously mean in A24’s new hot-button film: “Unfortunately, it…
Hilary Duff Talks Bra Shopping at the Same Time as Lizzie McGuire & Still Feeling Like a ‘Child Actor Inside’ on ‘Hot Ones’
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She wasn't a fan of the super spicy chicken wings, which she said caused a "hellhole" in her throat.
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She wasn't a fan of the super spicy chicken wings, which she said caused a "hellhole" in her throat.
Meta gets ready to launch two new Ray-Ban AI glasses
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This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Meta and its AI glasses hardware partner EssilorLuxottica are getting ready to launch the next generation of their Ray-Ban AI glasses. That's according to…
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This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge…
Kim Kardashian to Auction Off ‘All’s Fair’ Wardrobe to Fund Free Legal Services to Women
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“The ‘price of justice’ is a barrier that many women simply cannot afford,” Kardashian wrote in a post.
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“The ‘price of justice’ is a barrier that many women simply cannot afford,” Kardashian wrote in a post.
Eddie Marsan’s Bank Thriller ‘No Ordinary Heist’ Lands April Release (Exclusive)
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Epic Pictures will distribute Colin McIvor's film that also stars Éanna Hardwicke, Michelle Fairley and Eva Birthistle.
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Epic Pictures will distribute Colin McIvor's film that also stars Éanna Hardwicke, Michelle Fairley and Eva Birthistle.
Keith Zhang Partners With ‘The Matrix’ Vets on Soulscape, an AI Cinema Lab, Summit and 48-Hour Film Competition
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The inaugural event, launched by onetime Uber engineer turned Soulscape founder Zhang, is set to take place at San Francisco’s KQED headquarters on April 10-12.
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The inaugural event, launched by onetime Uber engineer turned Soulscape founder Zhang, is set to take place at San Francisco’s KQED…
PBS Teams With ITVS to Launch YouTube Documentaries Channel
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The hub for nonfiction fare aims to help public television “meet new audiences where they already are,” says PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger.
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The hub for nonfiction fare aims to help public television “meet new audiences where they already are,” says PBS president and CEO Paula…
EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content
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The European Commission (EC) accused four porn platforms of not doing enough to prevent minors from accessing their content. In its preliminary findings of a 10-month investigation, the European Union's regulatory arm said Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA).The EC said…
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The European Commission (EC) accused four porn platforms of not doing enough to prevent minors from accessing their content. In its…
Australia’s hyped Headsend surprise release debut EP ‘Angel Glands’
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They have also been confirmed for The Great Escape The post Australia’s hyped Headsend surprise release debut EP ‘Angel Glands’ appeared first on NME.
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They have also been confirmed for The Great Escape The post Australia’s hyped Headsend surprise release debut EP ‘Angel Glands’…
Maggie Baird Teams Up With Public Media Org WETA For Sustainable Lifestyle Series ‘Climate Kitchen’ (Exclusive)
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The environmentalist founder of Support+Feed will host the show with a slew of guests including her two children, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Martha Stewart, Xiye Bastida and more.
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The environmentalist founder of Support+Feed will host the show with a slew of guests including her two children, Billie Eilish and…
Paul McCartney Announces Reflective ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ Solo Album, Drops Wistful ‘Days We Left Behind’ Single
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The 14-track collection of songs inspired by McCartney's youth and he played the majority of the instruments on it.
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The 14-track collection of songs inspired by McCartney's youth and he played the majority of the instruments on it.
AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache
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AMD just revealed the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which is a beastly follow-up to last year's 9950X3D. This is the company's first desktop processor where both chiplets have been equipped with AMD's proprietary 3D V-Cache technology, which seems like a boon for gamers. Each chiplet includes 104MB of…
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AMD just revealed the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which is a beastly follow-up to last year's 9950X3D. This is the…
Ye Reveals ‘Bully’ Tracklist & Promises ‘No AI’ Will Be Used on the Album
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Bully is expected to arrive on March 27.
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Bully is expected to arrive on March 27.
PlayStation's Dynamic Pricing Appears To Offer A Huge Gap In What You Pay For PS5 Games
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It appears Sony's dynamic pricing system is real, and the results are confounding as new reports suggest that some PlayStation 5 games could get wildly different prices on the PSN Store depending on several factors.According to a March 25 Insider Gaming report, Sony's new dynamic pricing model is out in the wild. The…
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It appears Sony's dynamic pricing system is real, and the results are confounding as new reports suggest that some PlayStation 5 games…
Fortnite's Next Disney Characters Are From This Iconic 1997 Movie
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The next major franchise to come to Fortnite has seemingly been revealed. ShiinaBR, an Epic-partnered Fortnite account, has revealed that characters from Disney's 1997 animated movie Hercules are coming to the battle royale game this week.Specifically, it's reported that Hercules, Megara, and Hades are heading to…
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The next major franchise to come to Fortnite has seemingly been revealed. ShiinaBR, an Epic-partnered Fortnite account, has revealed that…
Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Why’d Trump go easy on them?
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Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the major antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, and what it might mean for antitrust and competition law in general now that the Justice Department under Trump has decided to settle its part of the case. That’s even as many states — including New York, California, and Texas —…
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Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the major antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, and what it might mean for antitrust and competition…
Your New Favorite Anime Game Releases Soon, But You Can Earn Rewards Already
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Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio just announced a multiplatform release date for its upcoming supernatural open-world RPG, Neverness to Everness. Also known as NTE, the game will release on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android on April 29, 2026.In NTE you'll take on the role of an…
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Publisher Perfect World Games and developer Hotta Studio just announced a multiplatform release date for its upcoming supernatural…
How Did BTS’ Big Comeback Weekend Go?
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This week's Greatest Pop Stars podcast looks at the long-anticipated return of the biggest pop group in the world.
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This week's Greatest Pop Stars podcast looks at the long-anticipated return of the biggest pop group in the world.
Maphra’s Bring Me the Horizon Cover Rules Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart
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The version of “Doomed” dominates following its arrival on Maphra’s social media two months ago.
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The version of “Doomed” dominates following its arrival on Maphra’s social media two months ago.
‘Amy Bradley Is Missing’ Director Shares Investigation’s Latest Findings (Exclusive)
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Ari Mark reveals a suspicious new IP hit — and reported sighting — in a Caribbean casino, and Amy's brother Brad corroborates much of the new info first shared with The Hollywood Reporter.
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Ari Mark reveals a suspicious new IP hit — and reported sighting — in a Caribbean casino, and Amy's brother Brad corroborates much of the…
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour: Here Are All the Surprise Guests (So Far)
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The Grammy winner kicked off her first arena headlining trek on Feb. 11 in California.
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The Grammy winner kicked off her first arena headlining trek on Feb. 11 in California.
Paul McCartney Delves Deep Into His Childhood Memories on New Song ‘Days We Left Behind’
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The track will appear on the former Beatle’s first album in five years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, out in May
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The track will appear on the former Beatle’s first album in five years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, out in May
This Week's Epic Games Store Freebies Are Cozy And Nostalgic
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The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be beat. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create…
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The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week's offering is another nice find at a price that can't be…
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles
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Wikipedia will no longer allow editors to write or rewrite articles using AI. The update, which was added to Wikipedia's guidelines late last week, cites the tendency for AI-written articles to violate "several of Wikipedia's core content policies" as the reason for the ban. The change applies to the English version…
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Wikipedia will no longer allow editors to write or rewrite articles using AI. The update, which was added to Wikipedia's guidelines late…
The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)
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Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale, which starts today and runs through March 31st, the retail behemoth is hoping to lure in would-be shoppers with the promise of steep(ish) savings and discounts on more seasonal,…
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Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale,…
Pulp digitally release new EP featuring Johnny Cash cover and two new songs
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The EP was previously only able to purchase as a 12″ vinyl exclusive via Rough Trade The post Pulp digitally release new EP featuring Johnny Cash cover and two new songs appeared first on NME.
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The EP was previously only able to purchase as a 12″ vinyl exclusive via Rough Trade The post Pulp digitally release new EP featuring…
Paul McCartney goes back to his early life on new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ with nostalgic single ‘Days We Left Behind’
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"I do often wonder if I’m just writing about the past but then I think how can you write about anything else?" says McCartney, as The Beatles icon offers up memories never shared before The post Paul McCartney goes back to his early life on new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ with nostalgic single…
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"I do often wonder if I’m just writing about the past but then I think how can you write about anything else?" says McCartney, as The…
Jesper Kyd shares first ‘90s-inspired trip-hop song from ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ soundtrack
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Listen to ‘Samson’s City’ exclusively on NME The post Jesper Kyd shares first ‘90s-inspired trip-hop song from ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
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Listen to ‘Samson’s City’ exclusively on NME The post Jesper Kyd shares first ‘90s-inspired trip-hop song from ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’…
Matthew Rhys-Narrated ‘The Wall,’ Exploring Borders and Divisions, Returning as 3 Celtic-Language Broadcasters’ Co-Pro
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Scotland's MG Alba joins Wales' S4C and Ireland's TG4 for a second season of the timely doc series that combines "local perspectives and global realities."
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Scotland's MG Alba joins Wales' S4C and Ireland's TG4 for a second season of the timely doc series that combines "local perspectives and…
Content Creator Alanah Pearce Launches Charred Pictures in Partnership With Game Devs; ‘Faith: The Unholy Trinity’ Film Adaptation, Two More Movies in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
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Popular content creator Alanah Pearce is launching Charred Pictures, an indie production company focused on involving game devs in film and TV adaptation projects. Charred Pictures’ initial slate includes three projects in various states of production: two movies based on gaming IP, and one original indie film…
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Popular content creator Alanah Pearce is launching Charred Pictures, an indie production company focused on involving game devs in film and…
Saros Looks Like A Big Step Up From Returnal
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Housemarque is poised to deliver another memorable PlayStation 5 exclusive.
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Housemarque is poised to deliver another memorable PlayStation 5 exclusive.
New Dying Light: The Beast Update Makes Your Choices Actually Matter For Once
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Dying Light: The Beast developer Techland has revealed a free update for its open-world zombie apocalypse game. Launching today, the Restored Land puts more emphasis on survival and how your choices will have a permanent effect on the world around you in this new solo experience.Essentially, the focus is on clearing…
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Dying Light: The Beast developer Techland has revealed a free update for its open-world zombie apocalypse game. Launching today, the…
Saros Looks Like Returnal, But Feels Unlike Anything Else Housemarque Has Made
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Housemarque's last game, 2021's Returnal, begins with protagonist Selene Vassos waking up alone on an alien planet. She takes her first steps into the unknown and finds her own corpse, a discovery accompanied by the startling realization that she's stuck in a cycle--on planet Atropos, the finality of death has been…
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Housemarque's last game, 2021's Returnal, begins with protagonist Selene Vassos waking up alone on an alien planet. She takes her first…
The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Era of AI in Music
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From juicing demos to cloning vocals, AI music tools are creeping into the workflows of top producers, songwriters and artists. It’s mostly happening behind closed doors — for now
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From juicing demos to cloning vocals, AI music tools are creeping into the workflows of top producers, songwriters and artists. It’s mostly…
Two Dead After Stabbing At Tokyo Pokemon Center, Including The Attacker
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Following a stabbing incident that left two dead at a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo on March 26, The Pokemon Company has commented on the situation, saying that the store would be temporarily closed and they are fully cooperating with local police.According to the AP, a man had brandished a knife at the Pokemon…
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Following a stabbing incident that left two dead at a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo on March 26, The Pokemon Company has commented on the…
Street Fighter 6 Is Getting A New Patch To Address Alex's Incest Story
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Capcom's Street Fighter 6 has an Alex problem, but not with the character himself or anything in-game. Instead, fans have largely decried Alex's ending, which catches up with him after he marries and impregnates Patricia, his step-sister and second cousin. Now, Capcom is answering that backlash with an upcoming patch…
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Capcom's Street Fighter 6 has an Alex problem, but not with the character himself or anything in-game. Instead, fans have largely decried…
Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use
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On Thursday, senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) asking it to collect "comprehensive, annual energy-use disclosures" on data centers and make that information publicly available, as first reported by Wired. They're urging the agency to…
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On Thursday, senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) asking it…
Chart Rewind: In 2016, Cole Swindell Took One of His Most Personal Songs to No. 1
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“You Should Be Here” owes its existence to an emotionally difficult family milestone.
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“You Should Be Here” owes its existence to an emotionally difficult family milestone.
The NME Magazine March/April 2026 issue with Mon Rovîa on the cover is now on sale
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It comes bundled with MusicTech Magazine featuring KÁRYYN The post The NME Magazine March/April 2026 issue with Mon Rovîa on the cover is now on sale appeared first on NME.
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It comes bundled with MusicTech Magazine featuring KÁRYYN The post The NME Magazine March/April 2026 issue with Mon Rovîa on the cover is…
Why a two-seater robotaxi makes more sense than you think
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When Tesla revealed the Cybercab in 2024, many people were baffled by the automaker's decision to make it a two-seater. I had similar thoughts when I first saw it at the LA Auto Show later that year: What kind of taxi has only two seats? Once you get above a tuktuk, that's an asinine idea […]
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When Tesla revealed the Cybercab in 2024, many people were baffled by the automaker's decision to make it a two-seater. I had similar…
Lauryn Hill announces massive Diaspora Calling! festival for Milton Keynes with Wyclef Jean and more
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The festival will make its UK debut at Milton Keynes National Bowl on Friday, August 7 The post Lauryn Hill announces massive Diaspora Calling! festival for Milton Keynes with Wyclef Jean and more appeared first on NME.
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The festival will make its UK debut at Milton Keynes National Bowl on Friday, August 7 The post Lauryn Hill announces massive Diaspora…
How to use Apple's Playlist Playground to make AI-generated mixes
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With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best of all, you don't need an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone to take advantage of the new feature. As long as you're a US Apple Music subscriber with your language set to English, you can start using…
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With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best of all, you don't need…
Watch Lime Garden cover New Order’s classic ‘Age Of Consent’ at Abbey Road
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“New Order were a major influence on the feel of our new album,” said singer Chloe Howard, discussing forthcoming record ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ The post Watch Lime Garden cover New Order’s classic ‘Age Of Consent’ at Abbey Road appeared first on NME.
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“New Order were a major influence on the feel of our new album,” said singer Chloe Howard, discussing forthcoming record ‘Maybe Not…
HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland
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It’s been a long wait, but HBO Max has finally arrived in the UK and Ireland, rounding off the streaming service’s European expansion. Oscar-winners One Battle After Another and Sinners are both available to stream at launch, alongside Max Original shows like The Pitt. Season three of Euphoria arrives in April, and…
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It’s been a long wait, but HBO Max has finally arrived in the UK and Ireland, rounding off the streaming service’s European expansion.…
‘Hadestown’ Live Capture Set for Theatrical Release This Summer
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The filmed version of the musical will hit North American movie theaters on July 24.
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The filmed version of the musical will hit North American movie theaters on July 24.
Bruce Springsteen Says His Upcoming Land of Hope and Dreams Tour ‘Is Going to Be Political’
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Artist will kick off the tour in Minneapolis on Tuesday
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Artist will kick off the tour in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Every song on the ‘Bait’ soundtrack
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Including songs by Jorja Smith and Anish Kumar The post Every song on the ‘Bait’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
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Including songs by Jorja Smith and Anish Kumar The post Every song on the ‘Bait’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
Some of our favorite Apple tech is cheaper than ever during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
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It feels like nearly everything is receiving some sort of discount as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — that is, except for most Apple devices. Don’t worry, though; you’re not completely out of luck if you’re on the hunt for discounted Apple gear. We found several noteworthy Apple deals while sifting through Amazon’s…
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It feels like nearly everything is receiving some sort of discount as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale — that is, except for most Apple…
‘The Lion King’ composer suing comedian for viral mistranslation of iconic theme
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Stand up Learnmore Jonasi went viral with his translation of the lyrics during a podcast appearance The post ‘The Lion King’ composer suing comedian for viral mistranslation of iconic theme appeared first on NME.
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Stand up Learnmore Jonasi went viral with his translation of the lyrics during a podcast appearance The post ‘The Lion King’…
‘Jeopardy!’ Plans YouTube Spinoff Show As It Ramps Up Production On Platform
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Ken Jennings will host the new edition, which will feature creators playing for a charity of their choice.
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Ken Jennings will host the new edition, which will feature creators playing for a charity of their choice.
Webtoon is adding AI localization tools to its comics platform
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Canvas, Webtoon's platform for user-uploaded comics, is about to get a major overhaul that's designed to help creators make more money and share their art with a wider audience. Today, Webtoon announced its plans to roll out a number of new features for Canvas that will make it easier for artists to build global…
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Canvas, Webtoon's platform for user-uploaded comics, is about to get a major overhaul that's designed to help creators make more money and…
The versatile Play speaker is a great way into the Sonos world
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It's been nearly a year and a half since Sonos released a consumer product, and those last two releases - the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 - were updates to existing products. The $299 Sonos Play, however, is a brand-new portable speaker that can expand an existing system or be the gateway into the Sonos […]
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It's been nearly a year and a half since Sonos released a consumer product, and those last two releases - the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 - were…
Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far
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It’s been a rough couple of years for Sonos. In mid-2024, the company released a redesigned and thoroughly busted update to its app, which Sonos owners need to set up new products, manage their speaker groups, play music and access a host of other crucial features. The fallout from that was far-reaching — the company…
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It’s been a rough couple of years for Sonos. In mid-2024, the company released a redesigned and thoroughly busted update to its app, which…
March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend
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It’s time to lock in those brackets. The 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, affectionately known as March Madness, begin this week. In fact, some of the action on the men’s side starts tonight. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments are available to stream through various apps and services, but navigating the web of…
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It’s time to lock in those brackets. The 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, affectionately known as March Madness, begin this week. In fact,…
WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS
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WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today. The first is a long awaited option to have two accounts on a single iOS device. The option has been available for years on Android, and iPhone users can now be logged into two separate accounts at once. The profile photo…
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WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today. The first is a long awaited option to…
EU backs nude app ban and delays to landmark AI rules
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European lawmakers have voted to delay key parts of the EU AI Act, the bloc's flagship law for regulating artificial intelligence, while also backing proposals to ban nudify apps. The measures, approved by a large majority in the European Parliament, would push back compliance deadlines for developers of high-risk AI…
Why it matters
European lawmakers have voted to delay key parts of the EU AI Act, the bloc's flagship law for regulating artificial intelligence, while…
DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs
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After achieving action camera success, Insta360 invaded DJI’s turf with the first mass-market panoramic drone, the Antigravity A1. It had instant appeal for drone pilots, offering 8K 360 video and features like subject tracking, obstacle detection and FPV flying. Though beaten to the punch, DJI has responded quickly…
Why it matters
After achieving action camera success, Insta360 invaded DJI’s turf with the first mass-market panoramic drone, the Antigravity A1. It had…
‘MARIINKA’ Wins CPH:DOX Audience Award
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The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war in the Donbas region.
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The documentary by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue takes audiences inside young Ukrainian lives shaped by a decade of conflict and war…
OpenAI drops plans to release an adult chatbot
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OpenAI has "indefinitely" abandoned plans to release an a erotic chatbot for adults following concerns from employees and investors, the company confirmed to The Financial Times. Plans for such a feature, first announced in October 2025 for release in December last year, had already been delayed while…
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OpenAI has "indefinitely" abandoned plans to release an a erotic chatbot for adults following concerns from employees and…
Uber and Pony.ai are testing a robotaxi service for Europe
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Uber and Chinese company Pony.ai are gearing up to launch a robotaxi service for Europe, starting with Zagreb in Croatia. The companies are working with Croatian company Verne, which will provide the service ecosystem and operational framework for the service. They’re using Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles made by…
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Uber and Chinese company Pony.ai are gearing up to launch a robotaxi service for Europe, starting with Zagreb in Croatia. The companies are…
Chaplin, Trumbo, Red Scare! Locarno Film Fest Sets “Hollywood Left and the Blacklist” Retrospective
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”The imaginative ways of incorporating political consciousness into film, and the tragic consequences of that political determination, form the thrilling story of this program, offering new angles on the witch hunts of the McCarthy era.”
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”The imaginative ways of incorporating political consciousness into film, and the tragic consequences of that political determination, form…
Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks
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Meta didn't consult its Oversight Board last year when it announced sweeping policy changes to content moderation and a rollback of third-party fact checking in the United States in favor of Community Notes. But the company did ask the board for advice on how to expand the crowd-sourced fact checks to other…
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Meta didn't consult its Oversight Board last year when it announced sweeping policy changes to content moderation and a rollback of…
Niall Horan Says There Are Plans to Bring His ‘Dinner Party’ Tour to the U.S.
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The former One Direction member will release his fourth solo album, Dinner Party, in June
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The former One Direction member will release his fourth solo album, Dinner Party, in June
Watch BTS Perform ‘Swim’ in the Guggenheim Museum on ‘Fallon’
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The reunited group took over The Tonight Show for a performance and extensive interview about their career and new album, Arirang
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The reunited group took over The Tonight Show for a performance and extensive interview about their career and new album, Arirang
H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated ‘Forgotten Island’ Celebrates Filipino Culture
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"I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters later this year.
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"I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters…
Security Guard Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ in Chappell Roan Hotel Fiasco
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Pascal Duvier said he was not part of the pop star’s security team following allegations from Brazilian soccer player Jorginho
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Pascal Duvier said he was not part of the pop star’s security team following allegations from Brazilian soccer player Jorginho
FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over Alleged ‘Illegal’ NDA Tied to Their Settlement
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LaBeouf tried to seek “exorbitant monies” from the singer over a “benign” statement that the actor claimed was a violation of their 2025 settlement agreement, according to a new lawsuit
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LaBeouf tried to seek “exorbitant monies” from the singer over a “benign” statement that the actor claimed was a violation of their 2025…
PSA: T-Mobile customers have a week to sign up for a free year of MLB.TV
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Today marks the start of the 2026 baseball season and in what has sort of become an annual tradition, T-Mobile is once again offering a free subscription to MLB.TV.In order to take advantage of the deal, T-Mobile customers simply need to log into the T Life app, navigate to the Benefits tab and then hit Redeem after…
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Today marks the start of the 2026 baseball season and in what has sort of become an annual tradition, T-Mobile is once again offering a…
Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case
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A jury in Los Angeles has found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction. The companies were ordered to pay $6 million in damages to the woman who said she was harmed by their addictive features as a child.The case was brought by a 20-year-old woman, named in court…
Why it matters
A jury in Los Angeles has found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction. The companies…
HBO Max's Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas
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HBO released a teaser trailer and premiere date for its take on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The show will premiere on the HBO Max streaming network this December 25. It's a rare case where a big-ticket project is coming out earlier than anticipated instead of later; the series wasn't expected to arrive…
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HBO released a teaser trailer and premiere date for its take on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The show will premiere on the HBO…
Webb and Hubble telescopes combine forces for a new view of Saturn
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The ESA, NASA and CSA have released new images of Saturn captured by the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes that offer an unprecedented view of the gas giant's atmosphere. Particularly, comparing shots captured with Hubble against an infrared view from Webb highlights details in the composition and movement of…
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The ESA, NASA and CSA have released new images of Saturn captured by the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes that offer an unprecedented…
‘World of Warcraft’ Concert Series Sets Anniversary Tour (Gaming News Roundup)
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The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” will travel the globe in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. The tour will kick off in Los Angeles on Sept. 10 and visit…
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The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive…
Razer's new Blade 16 has Intel's latest chips and ultra-fast RAM
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After leaning into some questionable AI antics at CES 2026, Razer is making some altogether more practical updates to its 16-inch laptop by giving it newer chips and faster RAM. The new Razer Blade 16 features Intel's new Core Ultra chips and speedy LPDDR5X-9600 MHz RAM, and is available to order today for $3,500.The…
Why it matters
After leaning into some questionable AI antics at CES 2026, Razer is making some altogether more practical updates to its 16-inch laptop by…
Nintendo to start charging different prices for first-party digital and physical games
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Nintendo just announced it will soon start charging different prices for first-party Switch 2 games based on whether the content is digital or physical. This could actually be a good thing for those who like to download their games instead of heading to a brick-and-mortar store to pick up a copy, as digital titles are…
Why it matters
Nintendo just announced it will soon start charging different prices for first-party Switch 2 games based on whether the content is digital…
YouTube is bringing affiliate shopping features to more creators
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YouTube creators can start making money earlier in their careers. On Wednesday, the company said it's reducing the Shopping affiliate program subscriber threshold from 1,000 to 500.The affiliate program launched in 2022, allowing creators to earn kickbacks when viewers buy products tagged in their videos. It applies…
Why it matters
YouTube creators can start making money earlier in their careers. On Wednesday, the company said it's reducing the Shopping affiliate…
Here's your first look at For All Mankind spinoff Star City
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Apple’s excellent For All Mankind might be wrapping up after its recently confirmed sixth season, but as one big-budget alt-history sci-fi show departs, another is born. Apple TV has just dropped the first teaser for Star City, which focuses on the reimagined space race of the 1960s from the Soviet perspective. ICYMI,…
Why it matters
Apple’s excellent For All Mankind might be wrapping up after its recently confirmed sixth season, but as one big-budget alt-history sci-fi…
Google's Lyria 3 Pro can now generate AI music (slop) up to 3 minutes in length
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Google just introduced Lyria 3 Pro, an updated version of its AI model that generates songs based on prompts. The biggest improvement here is the ability to make full three-minute songs, up from 30 seconds when the product launched last month. The tool also brings a lot more customization into the mix. Users can now…
Why it matters
Google just introduced Lyria 3 Pro, an updated version of its AI model that generates songs based on prompts. The biggest improvement here…
Meta lays off hundreds of workers, including more from Reality Labs
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Meta is laying off more employees. Of the hundreds of cuts made on Wednesday, the Reality Labs division is one of the prime recipients. The layoffs come a day after news broke that Meta executives (sans Mark Zuckerberg) could be set for windfalls of up to $2.7 billion each under new pay packages.Today's cuts of…
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Meta is laying off more employees. Of the hundreds of cuts made on Wednesday, the Reality Labs division is one of the prime recipients. The…
The Afeela 1 came too late and now is gone too soon
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One of the most overly hyped, unfortunately named and curiously positioned cars has been officially killed. It's the Afeela 1, better known as the PlayStation Car, and it was meant to be an ultimate intersection of personal mobility and digital media. It is, instead, dead, killed by a combination of headwinds that…
Why it matters
One of the most overly hyped, unfortunately named and curiously positioned cars has been officially killed. It's the Afeela 1, better known…
Supreme Court rules ISPs aren't liable for subscribers' music piracy
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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that Cox Communications is not liable for copyright infringement committed by its subscribers, reversing a 2024 appeals court decision that had upheld the ISP's liability. Sony Music Entertainment and other major labels sued Cox in 2018, arguing the company failed to…
Why it matters
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that Cox Communications is not liable for copyright infringement committed by its…
Spotify is testing a tool to help real artists deal with AI slop on their profiles
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Low-quality, mass-produced AI songs have been flooding music streaming platforms like Spotify for a couple of years now. This is annoying, but relatively easy for fans to avoid. However, it leads to real problems for artists. There's so much slop coming in that some gets falsely attributed to actual musicians on these…
Why it matters
Low-quality, mass-produced AI songs have been flooding music streaming platforms like Spotify for a couple of years now. This is annoying,…
Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has detailed the company's latest plan to fight bots and it means that some accounts will need to "verify humanness," though the company is stopping short of widespread identity verification. In an update, Huffman said that in "rare" cases accounts that seem…
Why it matters
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has detailed the company's latest plan to fight bots and it means that some accounts will need to "verify…
Sony's upcoming Bravia 3 II is a mid-range LED TV available in sizes up to 100 inches
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Sony just revealed the upcoming Bravia 3 II mid-range LED TV. It'll be available in sizes all the way up to 100 inches, for those in need of a home theater centerpiece. It's considered a mid-range device, but is still outfitted with plenty of tech typically reserved for the company's high-end displays. First of all,…
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Sony just revealed the upcoming Bravia 3 II mid-range LED TV. It'll be available in sizes all the way up to 100 inches, for those in need…
Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 to its soundbar lineup
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Sony already has a robust collection of soundbars in its Bravia Theater lineup. Today, the company is adding two more, as well as new rear speakers and three new subwoofers. The Bar 7 will sit in Sony’s premium tier, alongside the existing (and larger) Bar 8 and Bar 9 models, while the Bar 5 will offer a more compact…
Why it matters
Sony already has a robust collection of soundbars in its Bravia Theater lineup. Today, the company is adding two more, as well as new rear…
X is changing its revenue-sharing policy to deter users pretending to be Americans
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X is updating its revenue-sharing incentives to give more weight to engagement from a user’s home region, Nikita Bier, the company’s Head of Product has announced. Bier said the change in policy was to “encourage content that resonates with people in [the user’s] country, in neighboring countries and people who speak…
Why it matters
X is updating its revenue-sharing incentives to give more weight to engagement from a user’s home region, Nikita Bier, the company’s Head…
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
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The leaders of several major tech companies will offer the White House their opinions on tech and science policy as part of an advisory council. Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Michael Dell and Larry Ellison — the CEOs of Meta, NVIDIA, Dell and Oracle, respectively — are joining the panel alongside Google co-founder…
Why it matters
The leaders of several major tech companies will offer the White House their opinions on tech and science policy as part of an advisory…
Stephen Colbert is writing a new Lord of the Rings movie
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It’s been quite a while since we visited Middle-Earth on the big screen (anime prequels aside), but it looks like Lord of the Rings fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years. We already knew that Andy Serkis’ The Hunt for Gollum was in the works — and by all accounts is progressing nicely — but…
Why it matters
It’s been quite a while since we visited Middle-Earth on the big screen (anime prequels aside), but it looks like Lord of the Rings fans…
Anthropic releases safer Claude Code 'auto mode' to avoid mass file deletions and other AI snafus
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Anthropic has begun previewing "auto mode" inside of Claude Code. The company describes the new feature as a middle path between the app's default behavior, which sees Claude request approval for every file write and bash command, and the "dangerously-skip-premissions" command some coders use to…
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Anthropic has begun previewing "auto mode" inside of Claude Code. The company describes the new feature as a middle path between…
Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells
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Ring has today announced a spec bump to its battery-powered video doorbells for all those folks who can’t wire their units to power. The flagship Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd gen) gets 4K video, with 10x zoom and the promise of far longer time between recharges than the previous model. At the same time, it’s bringing 2K…
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Ring has today announced a spec bump to its battery-powered video doorbells for all those folks who can’t wire their units to power. The…
Sennheiser's owners want to sell its consumer headphone business
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Hearing aid company Sonova has put its Sennheiser consumer audio division on the auction block less than five years after acquiring it, the company announced on Reddit. "Today Sonova announced they intend to divest the business and will focus on Hearing Care," Sonova wrote, adding it intends to find…
Why it matters
Hearing aid company Sonova has put its Sennheiser consumer audio division on the auction block less than five years after acquiring it, the…
Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 hands-on: The cheaper phone might be a winner
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Late last year, Samsung launched its newest generation of affordable A-series phones, starting with the entry-level A17. Following the arrival of the flagship Galaxy S26 line, the company has returned to flesh out the rest of its midrange portfolio. The more affordable Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 sport some interesting…
Why it matters
Late last year, Samsung launched its newest generation of affordable A-series phones, starting with the entry-level A17. Following the…
Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK
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Apple has introduced more than just new features, like an AI playlist generator, with iOS 26.4 in the UK. The company now requires users in the region to verify their ages and to prove they’re 18 years old or above before they can access “certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.” Users…
Why it matters
Apple has introduced more than just new features, like an AI playlist generator, with iOS 26.4 in the UK. The company now requires users in…
The Afeela EV is dead
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Sony Honda Mobility, the automotive venture from two of Japan’s most storied companies, has swung the axe on its EV project. In a statement, it said it would “discontinue the development and launch” of the Afeela 1 and 2, its long-in-development electric cars. The company added it would review its “business…
Why it matters
Sony Honda Mobility, the automotive venture from two of Japan’s most storied companies, has swung the axe on its EV project. In a…
Meta is letting creators fill their Reels with shopping links
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It's about to get a lot easier for creators on Facebook and Instagram to push products to their followers. Meta will now allow creators to include clickable shopping links for products directly in their Reels.Brand partnerships and affiliate links, in which creators earn a portion of sales generated by their…
Why it matters
It's about to get a lot easier for creators on Facebook and Instagram to push products to their followers. Meta will now allow creators to…
Jury rules against Meta, orders $375 million fine in major child safety trial
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A jury in New Mexico has found Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws in a high-profile civil trial over child exploitation and other safety issues. One day after closing arguments in the weeks-long trial concluded, the jury ruled against Meta on every count and ordered the company to pay $375…
Why it matters
A jury in New Mexico has found Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws in a high-profile civil trial over child…
‘Life Is Strange: Reunion’ Actors on Ending Max and Chloe’s ‘More Mature’ Story in New Video Game, Hopes for Live-Action TV Series
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Square Enix will reveal the conclusion to the story of “Life Is Strange” characters Max and Chloe with the release of “Life Is Strange: Reunion” on Thursday. Without giving away major spoilers, the video game actors behind the duo can’t share much about how the story ends, other than what…
Why it matters
Square Enix will reveal the conclusion to the story of “Life Is Strange” characters Max and Chloe with the release of…
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
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Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party game studio led by former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports. Before leading Dark Outlaw Games, Blundell was the head of Deviation Games, which was an independent studio, but also happened to be developing a PlayStation game…
Why it matters
Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party game studio led by former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell, Bloomberg's Jason…
Baltimore sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
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Grok has already taken extensive heat after the AI chatbot's image generation tool was used to create an estimated 3 million sexualized images over 11 days, including 23,000 of minors, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Regulators around the world have limited access or launched investigations into…
Why it matters
Grok has already taken extensive heat after the AI chatbot's image generation tool was used to create an estimated 3 million sexualized…
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app
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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app. "We're saying goodbye to Sora," the company wrote in a X post published Tuesday afternoon. For now, OpenAI has yet to say when the app and its related API service would become unavailable. Instead, promising to share those details at a later…
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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app. "We're saying goodbye to Sora," the company wrote in a X post published…
Apple could give Siri a standalone app and an 'Ask Siri' button in iOS 27
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has been sharing every incremental update about what Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will and won't include. His latest article claims that the AI assistant will have a standalone app and will introduce an "Ask Siri" feature that could mark a decidedly different direction in how…
Why it matters
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has been sharing every incremental update about what Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will and won't include. His…
Zoox is bringing its robotaxi to new cities and expanding coverage in Las Vegas and San Francisco
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Zoox has announced plans to bring its robotaxi to Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida for the first time, along with offering expanded service in San Francisco and Las Vegas. The company formally launched its robotaxi service in September 2025, and shared earlier in March that it would begin testing in Dallas and…
Why it matters
Zoox has announced plans to bring its robotaxi to Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida for the first time, along with offering expanded service…
AccuWeather is now available inside ChatGPT
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Who among us hasn't tormented over the burden of having to exit an AI app to check the weather? Well, I haven't, and I'm guessing you haven't either. But AccuWeather has a solution regardless. On Tuesday, the company rolled out a ChatGPT app to spare… someone that pain.Snark aside, there may be a few niche situations…
Why it matters
Who among us hasn't tormented over the burden of having to exit an AI app to check the weather? Well, I haven't, and I'm guessing you…
Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter
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At the close of a video announcing the second season of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, the company's co-founder and CEO Ian Proulx revealed that "a small section of the team" has started work on a new game. He said that the next project will be a movement shooter in the style of Titanfall and Black Ops 3.Those…
Why it matters
At the close of a video announcing the second season of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, the company's co-founder and CEO Ian Proulx revealed…
Epic Games to Lay Off 1,000 Staffers and Cut $500 Million in Costs Amid ‘Fortnite’ Downturn
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Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off more than 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the company’s signature free-to-play, online gaming franchise, “Fortnite.” The cuts represent about 20% of Epic’s headcount. “The remaining number of Epic…
Why it matters
Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off more than 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the…
‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ to Launch ‘City Town’ Expansion in April, First Trailer Reveals New Character Usahana (EXCLUSIVE)
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“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.” Debuting April 16 from Sanrio and developer Sunblink, “City Town” is described as “a rainbow metropolis” filled with mystery.…
Why it matters
“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC)…
Minecraft World to Open at U.K. Theme Park in 2027; Microsoft Gaming, Merlin Entertainments Execs Reveal First Details on $70 Million Project
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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World. A $70 million project opening within Chessington World Adventures in the UK from Microsoft-owned “Minecraft” maker Mojang Studios and theme park giant Merlin Entertainments (the owner of the…
Why it matters
Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World. A $70 million project…
Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)
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Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for “Starfield” marks the latest Microsoft-owned game to make it to Sony’s competitor gaming console after previously being kept as an Xbox and PC exclusive, like…
Why it matters
Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for…
As ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next
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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free update and a Switch 2 version of the Nintendo game. While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to…
Why it matters
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free…
Sanrio to Launch ‘Personalized’ Digital Experiences in New Pact With AI Avatar Company Genies (EXCLUSIVE)
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Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch “personalized” digital experiences for fans. The first of these projects will feature the character gudetama, “whose humor and relatable personality have resonated strongly with Gen Z…
Why it matters
Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch…
New ‘Wheel of Time’ Animated Series, Feature Films and Video Game in the Works From ‘Arcane,’ ‘League of Legends’ Producer Thomas Vu (EXCLUSIVE)
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A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot Studios and “Arcane” producer and Riot Games’ “League of Legends” vet Thomas Vu. Under a new production partnership between iwot and Vu and Anthony…
Why it matters
A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot…