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Alan Ritchson Comments on “Crazy Week” Amid Neighbor Fight as He Wraps ‘Reacher’ Season 4

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The in-demand actor, who has been filming back-to-back movies in Australia, returned to work on ‘Reacher’ this week: “This is without a doubt the most gripping season yet. I think we hit our stride.”

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The in-demand actor, who has been filming back-to-back movies in Australia, returned to work on ‘Reacher’ this week: “This is without a…

‘Bachelorette’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul Under Investigation for Third Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star's season leading the ABC dating reality series was pulled by the network following a leaked TMZ video showing the events that led to her 2023 domestic arrest.

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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star's season leading the ABC dating reality series was pulled by the network following a leaked TMZ…

Nintendo is going to charge less for digital Switch 2 games

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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Nintendo is planning to charge less for digital titles exclusive to the Switch 2 starting in May, the company announced on Wednesday. The new pricing is already in effect for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which costs $59.99 to preorder a digital copy and $69.99 for the physical version. In its announcement, Nintendo…

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Nintendo is planning to charge less for digital titles exclusive to the Switch 2 starting in May, the company announced on Wednesday. The…

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Here's your first look at For All Mankind spinoff Star City

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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,…

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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…

Jack Harlow Announces Dates for 2026 North American Monica Tour

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-03-25

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The rapper's outing in support of his R&B-leaning album is slated to kick off on Aug. 4 at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York.

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The rapper's outing in support of his R&B-leaning album is slated to kick off on Aug. 4 at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York.

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Firing 20 Rounds at Singer’s Home: ‘Calculated’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-25

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Suspect Ivanna Ortiz allegedly posted about the superstar singer on her YouTube channel before the shooting, saying, “Listen, Rihanna. When you die, God is taking me to my future”

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Suspect Ivanna Ortiz allegedly posted about the superstar singer on her YouTube channel before the shooting, saying, “Listen, Rihanna. When…

Desiigner Arrested on Domestic-Violence Charge in South Carolina

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-25

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The “Panda” rapper was detained after allegedly pushing a victim to the floor, causing minor bleeding and scratches

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The “Panda” rapper was detained after allegedly pushing a victim to the floor, causing minor bleeding and scratches

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Google's Lyria 3 Pro can now generate AI music (slop) up to 3 minutes in length

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

X tries to limit creator revenue for foreign influencers but Musk intervenes

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, announced a change to the platform's creator payouts on Tuesday, but according to Elon Musk, the change isn't going live just yet. Bier shared a post announcing that in determining payments, X "will be giving more weight to impressions from your home region." The motivation appears to…

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X's Head of Product, Nikita Bier, announced a change to the platform's creator payouts on Tuesday, but according to Elon Musk, the change…

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Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Is the Next Crossover Set, and You Can Preorder It Now

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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2026 is an unprecedented year in Magic: The Gathering's history, with a record seven mainline sets dropping before year's end. After Secrets of Strixhaven launches in late April, Marvel Super Heroes is this summer's next big Universes Beyond crossover set after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can preorder each item…

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2026 is an unprecedented year in Magic: The Gathering's history, with a record seven mainline sets dropping before year's end. After…

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Meta lays off hundreds of workers, including more from Reality Labs

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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 TSA is broken — is privatization next?

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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KC Guidry usually gets to the airport two hours before a flight to give herself enough time to get through security. But she knew her flight on the morning of Monday, March 23, out of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport was going to be anything but routine. "I heard the lines were long through TikTok…

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KC Guidry usually gets to the airport two hours before a flight to give herself enough time to get through security. But she knew her…

Cox Communications not liable for pirated music, Supreme Court rules

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that the cable and internet service provider isn't responsible for illegally downloaded music, as reported earlier by the Associated Press. The unanimous decision says Cox "neither…

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The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in a lengthy copyright battle between Cox Communications and major record labels, determining that…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Will Say Goodbye to Two Core Cast Members in Season Finale

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd are departing the hit ABC medical drama at the end of season 22. "While their story is coming to a close, this is never truly a goodbye," says showrunner Meg Marinis.

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Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd are departing the hit ABC medical drama at the end of season 22. "While their story is coming to a close, this…

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CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Adds New Maps, More Guns, And New Verdansk POI

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Activision has revealed the full roadmap and details for Season 3 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone on April 2. This new season of Call of Duty brings a new battle pass, more guns to unlock, additional maps, and more. Warzone's Verdansk gets a new point-of-interest at launch, Endgame goes free-to-play, and a new Zombies map…

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Activision has revealed the full roadmap and details for Season 3 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone on April 2. This new season of Call of Duty…

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Harry Potter HBO series won’t have a new season every year

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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“From a production point of view, it’s just not possible” The post Harry Potter HBO series won’t have a new season every year appeared first on NME.

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“From a production point of view, it’s just not possible” The post Harry Potter HBO series won’t have a new season every year appeared…

Critic’s Notebook: With Latest ‘Bachelorette’ Scandal, a Long-Potent Love Spell Wears Off

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The ABC franchise was once a leader in the unscripted realm, but its recent struggles reflect a framework that is increasingly out of step with modern reality TV trends.

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The ABC franchise was once a leader in the unscripted realm, but its recent struggles reflect a framework that is increasingly out of step…

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The Afeela 1 came too late and now is gone too soon

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

Seiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to space

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space. But the Seiko Rotocall, featuring a unique design that made it easier to switch between the watch's various modes, could be a close second. Seiko has resurrected and rereleased the…

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The Omega Speedmaster Professional, worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 lunar landing, is the most recognized watch to go to space.…

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Supreme Court rules ISPs aren't liable for subscribers' music piracy

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that Cox Communications is not liable for copyright infringement committed by its…

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Synth pop legends unite as Erasure’s Vince Clarke, Blancmange’s Neil Arthur and Benge form Doublespeak to cover classic and cult songs

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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Their self-titled debut album sees them put a new electronica feel on tracks from ABBA, The Carpenters, Young Marble Giants and more, as they share their cover of Fad Gadget’s ‘Back To The Nature’ The post Synth pop legends unite as Erasure’s Vince Clarke, Blancmange’s Neil Arthur and Benge form Doublespeak to cover…

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Their self-titled debut album sees them put a new electronica feel on tracks from ABBA, The Carpenters, Young Marble Giants and more, as…

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Spotify is testing a tool to help real artists deal with AI slop on their profiles

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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,…

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Lego Lord Of The Rings Book Nook Is On Sale For A Nice Price Right Now

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, and one of the best deals we've found is for a popular Lego Lord of the Rings item. It's a fitting day for a discount, too, as March 25 is Tolkien Reading Day.Amazon is currently selling the Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook Kit for a nice discount. It's…

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is going on now, and one of the best deals we've found is for a popular Lego Lord of the Rings item. It's a…

Reddit accounts with ‘fishy’ bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they’re human

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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Reddit is taking new steps to identify bots on the platform - a process that may require some users to confirm that they're human. In a post on Wednesday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman writes that the company will introduce a labeling system for accounts registered as bots, and ask users with "automated" or "fishy…

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Reddit is taking new steps to identify bots on the platform - a process that may require some users to confirm that they're human. In a…

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Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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Forza Horizon 6's Recommended PC Specs Have Arrived, Here's How Your Machine Stacks

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Playground Games' open-world racing sim Forza Horizon 6 is speedily making the hairpin turns towards its May 19 release, and months ahead of launch, the game's PC requirements have finally been revealed. You'll have quite a few options for CPUs and GPUs, so check below to see how your machine stacks up.There are four…

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Playground Games' open-world racing sim Forza Horizon 6 is speedily making the hairpin turns towards its May 19 release, and months ahead…

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Sony's upcoming Bravia 3 II is a mid-range LED TV available in sizes up to 100 inches

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

Google Lyria 3 Pro makes longer AI songs

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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Google is expanding the capabilities of its Lyria 3 music-making AI, enabling it to create tracks up to three minutes long and from within multiple other Google Products. Until now, Lyria had been limited to 30-second clips. Lyria 3 Pro not only increases the maximum length sixfold, it also allows the user to prompt…

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Google is expanding the capabilities of its Lyria 3 music-making AI, enabling it to create tracks up to three minutes long and from within…

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Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 to its soundbar lineup

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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Resident Evil 4 Remake's Merchant Has Probably Tanked His Credit Score

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Three years after the Resident Evil 4 remake first dropped players back into its eerie European village, someone did some serious number-crunching with the Merchant's receipts. The gravel-voiced retail legend appears to be in serious financial trouble. And not just a little--we're talking trillions.To mark the…

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Three years after the Resident Evil 4 remake first dropped players back into its eerie European village, someone did some serious…

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X is changing its revenue-sharing policy to deter users pretending to be Americans

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

‘Love Story’: Sarah Pidgeon Breaks Down Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Most Emotional Scenes Yet

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The FX series that tells the tragic romance of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr., concludes Thursday night. Before the finale, the actress spoke with THR about filming the couple's pivotal moments.

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The FX series that tells the tragic romance of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr., concludes Thursday night. Before the…

Gender-Balanced Hiring and Women-Led Projects Dip Among Top 100 Movies: “This Is Not Progress”

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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ReFrame — the initiative launched by Sundance Institute and WIF (formerly known as Women in Film, Los Angeles) in partnership with IMDbPro as a way to advance gender equity — has released its 2025 report.

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ReFrame — the initiative launched by Sundance Institute and WIF (formerly known as Women in Film, Los Angeles) in partnership with IMDbPro…

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep on Navigating ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Filming Frenzy: “We Needed Police Barriers and Crowd Control”

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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“Even though we were aware of the impact of the first film two decades ago, I think none of us were prepared for the ambush of both goodwill and avid attention that engulfed us,” Streep said.

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“Even though we were aware of the impact of the first film two decades ago, I think none of us were prepared for the ambush of both…

Live-service games are such a mess even Fortnite is struggling

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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For years, major game publishers and developers have been chasing a particular north star: Fortnite. With its internet-shaking live events and copious celebrity cameos, Epic's battle royale shooter became the epitome of what a live-service game could be, one that reached a level of cultural ubiquity that few other…

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For years, major game publishers and developers have been chasing a particular north star: Fortnite. With its internet-shaking live events…

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Crimson Desert Player Has The Best Companion: A Fat, Lazy Cat

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Crimson Desert features tons of creatures for you to tame, pet, and ride. Alongside dragons and wolves, cats and dogs roam the world of Pywell, too, and thanks to the many systems developer Pearl Abyss has included, you can get the best companion ever: a fat, lazy feline.The latest open-world high-fantasy…

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Crimson Desert features tons of creatures for you to tame, pet, and ride. Alongside dragons and wolves, cats and dogs roam the world of…

Senate Democrats are trying to ‘codify’ Anthropic’s red lines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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Anthropic's fight with the Pentagon is expanding to Congress. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) is working on a new bill to "codify" Anthropic's red lines and ensure humans make the ultimate decisions in questions of life and death, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) recently introduced a bill to limit the Defense Department's…

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Anthropic's fight with the Pentagon is expanding to Congress. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) is working on a new bill to "codify" Anthropic's red…

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Duffy to share “honest and courageous story” of life and kidnap ordeal in new Disney+ documentary

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The upcoming film will feature interviews with the singer's friends, family and music industry peers The post Duffy to share “honest and courageous story” of life and kidnap ordeal in new Disney+ documentary appeared first on NME.

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The upcoming film will feature interviews with the singer's friends, family and music industry peers The post Duffy to share “honest…

You can install these wireless security cameras over half a mile away

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-25

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First announced earlier this year at CES 2026, Xthings is planning to release two new long-range wireless security camera kits sometime in the second quarter of this year, with pricing ranging from $489.99 to $989.99 depending on the number and types of cameras included. The cameras will use the Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah)…

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First announced earlier this year at CES 2026, Xthings is planning to release two new long-range wireless security camera kits sometime in…

Duffy to Discuss Assault, Kidnapping, and Retreat From the Public Eye in New Documentary

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-25

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The musician has only spoken about being “raped and drugged and held captive” in a social media post and extensive website statement shared in 2020, nine years after the alleged incident occurred

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The musician has only spoken about being “raped and drugged and held captive” in a social media post and extensive website statement shared…

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Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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Mad Cool headliner bingo: what to look out for during the biggest sets

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The Madrid festival is stacked with the likes of Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots and Pulp The post Mad Cool headliner bingo: what to look out for during the biggest sets appeared first on NME.

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The Madrid festival is stacked with the likes of Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots and Pulp The post Mad Cool…

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Stephen Colbert is writing a new Lord of the Rings movie

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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Anthropic releases safer Claude Code 'auto mode' to avoid mass file deletions and other AI snafus

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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Crimson Desert Dev Stock Surges Massively After Big Sales Announcement

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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The developer of the popular game Crimson Desert has seen its stock price surge on the Korea Exchange, recovering the losses that came after reviews for the game came out.Crimson Desert has now exceeded 3 million copies sold, and it appears investors are happy about that, as developer Pearl Abyss is trading up more…

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The developer of the popular game Crimson Desert has seen its stock price surge on the Korea Exchange, recovering the losses that came…

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Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top Publishers

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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GameSpot's sister site Metacritic has published its annual ranking of video game publishers, and like previous years, there are some big surprises on the list. With thousands of games released across PC and console in 2025, Metacritic had to once again establish several rules to help it figure out the best of the best…

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GameSpot's sister site Metacritic has published its annual ranking of video game publishers, and like previous years, there are some big…

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Pokemon Champions Is Something We've Needed For A Long Time...

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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We had hands-on time with Pokemon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2, and it could be the best way to participate in turn-based Pokemon Battles. Jake breaks down his experience building a team, training his Pokemon, and battling.

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We had hands-on time with Pokemon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2, and it could be the best way to participate in turn-based Pokemon…

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Pokemon Champions Is Something We've Needed For A Long Time

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Pokemon Champions' development director wants to keep Pokemon battles around "forever."This may seem like a weird thing to say given nearly every mainline game since 1996 has featured turn-based Pokemon battles. However, if last year's Pokemon Legends: Z-A is any indication, developer Game Freak isn't afraid to…

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Pokemon Champions' development director wants to keep Pokemon battles around "forever."This may seem like a weird thing to say given nearly…

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Pokemon Champions Will Take A Key Stat Out Of Its Battle Equation

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Next month, Pokemon Champions will bring the turn-based action of Pokemon battles to Nintendo Switch 2--and later this year, to mobile devices. Champions will be making some impactful changes to the core battling mechanics of the Pokemon franchise, including the removal of one of the game's most long-lasting…

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Next month, Pokemon Champions will bring the turn-based action of Pokemon battles to Nintendo Switch 2--and later this year, to mobile…

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Pokemon Champions Will Not Support All 1000+ Pokemon At Launch

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Pokemon Champions will soon bring the heat of Pokemon battles to Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile devices. If you've been planning your perfect team of Pokemon for the occasion, there's a wrinkle you may not have considered, as development director and game producer Masaaki Hoshino has confirmed that Champions will only…

Why it matters

Pokemon Champions will soon bring the heat of Pokemon battles to Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile devices. If you've been planning your perfect…

Disney+ “Ramping Up Production” Across Europe

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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Angela Jain, head of content for Disney+ across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, unveiled new projects including a feature doc on Welsh soul singer Duffy, an Italian murder mystery and a Turkish comedy about a 350-year-old vampire virgin.

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Angela Jain, head of content for Disney+ across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, unveiled new projects including a feature doc on Welsh…

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Live Nation festivals to be more accessible for disabled fans after legal action over Wireless and Download

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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A spokesperson said that Live Nation promises to “keep listening, learning and improving so that all fans feel included at our events” The post Live Nation festivals to be more accessible for disabled fans after legal action over Wireless and Download appeared first on NME.

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A spokesperson said that Live Nation promises to “keep listening, learning and improving so that all fans feel included at our events” The…

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Mary In The Junkyard announce long-awaited debut album ‘Role Model Hermit’ with Life Without Buildings-inspired single ‘Crash Landing’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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"We want it to be something that you can get lost in, like a forest or a cave, where you can shelter inside for a while to rest and recover" The post Mary In The Junkyard announce long-awaited debut album ‘Role Model Hermit’ with Life Without Buildings-inspired single ‘Crash Landing’ appeared…

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"We want it to be something that you can get lost in, like a forest or a cave, where you can shelter inside for a while to rest and…

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Fortnite Layoffs Included Artist Who Designed Jonesy, The Face Of The Game

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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Epic Games recently conducted mass layoffs affecting 1,000 people at the Fortnite studio, and the cuts included the character artist who created Jonesy, one of the most recognizable characters in the game.Vitaliy Naymushin said on LinkedIn that they were part of the cuts. The developer had worked at Epic Games for…

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Epic Games recently conducted mass layoffs affecting 1,000 people at the Fortnite studio, and the cuts included the character artist who…

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New FIFA Game Announced, Lets You Play As Thor And Late Soccer Star

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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With the 2026 World Cup coming up very soon, FIFA has announced a brand-new soccer/football game, and it's unlike any other FIFA game that's come before it.The fast-paced, arcade-style FIFA Heroes is a 5v5 game featuring both real-world players and playable mascots and even people from mythology like Thor and Sun…

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With the 2026 World Cup coming up very soon, FIFA has announced a brand-new soccer/football game, and it's unlike any other FIFA game…

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‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Paul Anderson wasn’t in ‘The Immortal Man’ for plot reasons, says creator Steven Knight

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The actor played Arthur Shelby in all six seasons of the show The post ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Paul Anderson wasn’t in ‘The Immortal Man’ for plot reasons, says creator Steven Knight appeared first on NME.

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The actor played Arthur Shelby in all six seasons of the show The post ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Paul Anderson wasn’t in…

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Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

Future of Music 2026

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-25

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Fuerza Regida, Lola Young, and BigXthaPlug star in the Future of Music, our annual rundown of the artists, trends, and tech shaping the sounds of tomorrow

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Fuerza Regida, Lola Young, and BigXthaPlug star in the Future of Music, our annual rundown of the artists, trends, and tech shaping the…

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These Super Mario Galaxy Movie-Themed Donuts Look Absolutely Delicious

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-25

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I like donuts and I bet you do as well, so it's exciting news today to learn that there are officially licensed donuts based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to Krispy Kreme soon.The collab launches April 8 in Japan and runs through May 26. As part of the campaign, Krispy Kreme will sell donuts based on Mario,…

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I like donuts and I bet you do as well, so it's exciting news today to learn that there are officially licensed donuts based on The Super…

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New Pokémon game ‘Champions’ launches next month

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The “battle-focused” title will be free-to-play The post New Pokémon game ‘Champions’ launches next month appeared first on NME.

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The “battle-focused” title will be free-to-play The post New Pokémon game ‘Champions’ launches next month appeared first on NME.

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Jay-Z explains being “heartbroken” and feeling “uncontrollable rage” over 2024 rape accusations

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The case was dropped, and the rapper recently revealed that it “took a lot out of me” The post Jay-Z explains being “heartbroken” and feeling “uncontrollable rage” over 2024 rape accusations appeared first on NME.

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The case was dropped, and the rapper recently revealed that it “took a lot out of me” The post Jay-Z explains being…

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Sennheiser's owners want to sell its consumer headphone business

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

Nordic Power Player: NRK Drama Chief Marianne Furevold-Boland on ‘SKAM,’ Risk-Taking and Why TV Needs More Courage

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The winner of Series Mania's Woman in Series Award reflects on building global hits from a public broadcaster and the dangers of an increasingly risk-averse, algorithm-driven industry

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The winner of Series Mania's Woman in Series Award reflects on building global hits from a public broadcaster and the dangers of an…

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Skindred announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour with Alien Ant Farm – including Halloween Alexandra Palace gig

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-25

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The gigs come in celebration of their ninth album, 'You Got This', which is due for release on April 26 The post Skindred announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour with Alien Ant Farm – including Halloween Alexandra Palace gig appeared first on NME.

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The gigs come in celebration of their ninth album, 'You Got This', which is due for release on April 26 The post Skindred announce 2026 UK…

As Hollywood Panics Over AI Job Losses, a Startup Says It Has the Answer

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The online film school Curious Refuge is showing industry pros how to use the latest AI tools as they scramble to learn a technology that might rescue — or ruin — their careers.

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The online film school Curious Refuge is showing industry pros how to use the latest AI tools as they scramble to learn a technology that…

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Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 hands-on: The cheaper phone might be a winner

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

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The Afeela EV is dead

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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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…

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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…

Hong Kong Action Film ‘The Furious’ Releases Brutal First Trailer

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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Kenji Tanigaki's film, which premiered to great acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival, hits theaters on May 29.

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Kenji Tanigaki's film, which premiered to great acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival, hits theaters on May 29.

Stephen Colbert Co-Writing New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-25

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The film will come after 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently in development from director Andy Serkis.

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The film will come after 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently in development from director Andy Serkis.

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Meta is letting creators fill their Reels with shopping links

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

‘Project Hail Mary’ Filmmakers Had a Radical Idea for Composer Daniel Pemberton

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The composer, also known for Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 'Spider-Verse' movie, discusses his process on the hit film, which he calls the most challenging of his career: "I don't think I've ever been on a film where we revisited more sequences than this movie."

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The composer, also known for Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 'Spider-Verse' movie, discusses his process on the hit film, which he calls the…

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Jury rules against Meta, orders $375 million fine in major child safety trial

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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‘Life Is Strange: Reunion’ Actors on Ending Max and Chloe’s ‘More Mature’ Story in New Video Game, Hopes for Live-Action TV Series

Other variety.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Baltimore sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Had Three Brain Tumors Removed Last Month

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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The guitarist said his “recovery has been bumpy at times,” but he’s “feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day”

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The guitarist said his “recovery has been bumpy at times,” but he’s “feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day”

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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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Apple could give Siri a standalone app and an 'Ask Siri' button in iOS 27

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Zoox is bringing its robotaxi to new cities and expanding coverage in Las Vegas and San Francisco

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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AccuWeather is now available inside ChatGPT

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Splitgate's 1047 Games is starting work on a Titanfall-style movement shooter

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Three new Gemini features come to Google TV

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Google has announced a trio of new AI-powered features for its Google TV platform, after showing off smarter Gemini integration at CES back in January. Google TV can now provide "richer visual help" when you ask it a question. Request the current sports scores, for example, and Gemini will bring up not only…

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Google has announced a trio of new AI-powered features for its Google TV platform, after showing off smarter Gemini integration at CES back…

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Apple confirms ads are coming to Apple Maps

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple Maps will soon have ads, Apple confirmed in a blog post announcing the company's new Apple Business platform. Reports that Apple planned to expand its ad business outside of the App Store and Apple News broke as recently as yesterday, but the company has been rumored to be exploring putting ads in its navigation…

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Apple Maps will soon have ads, Apple confirmed in a blog post announcing the company's new Apple Business platform. Reports that Apple…

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For All Mankind is returning for a sixth and final season

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple TV's long-running sci-fi show For All Mankind has just been renewed for a sixth and final season, ahead of this week's season five premiere. This seems more like the natural endpoint of the story instead of a cancellation, according to remarks made by some of the creators. "Getting to explore the For All Mankind…

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Apple TV's long-running sci-fi show For All Mankind has just been renewed for a sixth and final season, ahead of this week's season five…

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iOS 26.4 is here, with Playlist Playground and new emoji

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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iOS and iPadOS 26.4 are here, with a surprising number of new features for a point release. Chief among them is a new AI playlist generator, similar to one Spotify launched in 2024.Playlist Playground is Apple's branding for the song list generator. It works as you'd expect: Type a prompt, and it spits out tracks that…

Why it matters

iOS and iPadOS 26.4 are here, with a surprising number of new features for a point release. Chief among them is a new AI playlist…

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Bandsintown integration for concerts is coming to Apple Music

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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The live music discovery platform Bandsintown’s partnership with Apple goes way back, but iOS 26.4 brings the deepest integration between the two companies to date. Concert listings from Bandsintown will now appear in Apple Music, allowing you to find out when either a band you already love, or one you’re discovering…

Why it matters

The live music discovery platform Bandsintown’s partnership with Apple goes way back, but iOS 26.4 brings the deepest integration between…

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Pokémon Champions will hit Switch and Switch 2 on April 8

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Pokémon Champions — a battle-focused game along the lines of Pokémon Stadium — now has a release date, and it's pretty darn soon. It will hit Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 8. A mobile version is in the works with support for cross-play with Nintendo's consoles.Nintendo released a new overview video that shows…

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Pokémon Champions — a battle-focused game along the lines of Pokémon Stadium — now has a release date, and it's pretty darn soon. It will…

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The Punisher's one-off TV special hits Disney+ on May 12

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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We knew Disney+ was prepping a standalone special for The Punisher, but we didn't know it was coming so soon. The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on May 12. This is just one week after the season two finale of Daredevil: Born Again, which starts up this week. It's possible The Punisher will be featured in that, so…

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We knew Disney+ was prepping a standalone special for The Punisher, but we didn't know it was coming so soon. The Punisher: One Last Kill…

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There's a new Payday game, this time in VR

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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The popular co-op heist franchise Payday is coming to VR. Payday: Aces High will release for the Meta Quest platform and SteamVR later this year. It looks like it has everything people love about the series, but with some of that VR-style immersion. Just like the mainline games, this version tasks players with…

Why it matters

The popular co-op heist franchise Payday is coming to VR. Payday: Aces High will release for the Meta Quest platform and SteamVR later this…

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Epic is laying off more than 1,000 workers, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we're spending significantly more than we're making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded,” CEO Tim Sweeney said in a memo to workers on Tuesday. Sweeney wrote…

Why it matters

Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means…

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Epic Games to Lay Off 1,000 Staffers and Cut $500 Million in Costs Amid ‘Fortnite’ Downturn

Other variety.com · 2026-03-24

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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…

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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…

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Samsung's cheaper Mini LED TVs are now on sale

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Samsung has unveiled the budget M70H and M80H Mini LED TVs, promising a bright picture and accurate colors starting at just $400 for the 50-inch and $1,200 for the 85-inch models. The company also revealed a pair of new higher-end TVs with the company's "Quantum Mini LED" tech, the QN70H and QN80H, that offer "precise…

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Samsung has unveiled the budget M70H and M80H Mini LED TVs, promising a bright picture and accurate colors starting at just $400 for the…

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Akai just released a portable and relatively budget-friendly MPC sampler

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Akai just revealed specs and other details about the MPC Sample after teasing the gadget earlier this month. This is a portable sampler and groovebox that looks eerily similar to Teenage Engineering's EP series. It also resembles some legendary Akai gadgets from decades past, including the MPC3000 and MPC60. In other…

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Akai just revealed specs and other details about the MPC Sample after teasing the gadget earlier this month. This is a portable sampler and…

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‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ to Launch ‘City Town’ Expansion in April, First Trailer Reveals New Character Usahana (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-24

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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.…

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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)…

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Ultrahuman opens US pre-orders for Ring Pro

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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At the end of February, Ultrahuman announced its latest smart ring which promises up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge. Sadly, if you were based in the US, you weren’t able to pre-order the Ring Pro, as the company has been locked in a longstanding legal tussle with ring rivals Oura. Now, however, it…

Why it matters

At the end of February, Ultrahuman announced its latest smart ring which promises up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge. Sadly,…

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Spotify's SongDNA can tell you all about the track you're listening to

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Spotify has started rolling out a feature called SongDNA that can show you the people behind your favorite tracks and give you an insight on how they were created. You can access it by opening the Now Playing view while listening to a specific song and then scrolling down to the SongDNA box. Tracks that support the…

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Spotify has started rolling out a feature called SongDNA that can show you the people behind your favorite tracks and give you an insight…

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The Morning After: WWDC 2026 is happening June 8th

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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It’s coming. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. Going on past timings, CEO Tim Cook will take the stage for the keynote on June 8, most likely at 1 PM ET. WWDC is a software-focused affair, so expect to see the upcoming "27" operating systems, now that the new…

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It’s coming. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. Going on past timings, CEO Tim Cook will take…

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Snapchat users sent 'nearly' 2 trillion snaps in 2025

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Snapchat users are sending a staggering number of snaps to each other, according to newly released data from Snap. In 2025, Snapchat users created close to 2 trillion snaps, the company said in an update. That works out to about 5.5 billion distinct snaps per day and about 63,000 each second, according to the…

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Snapchat users are sending a staggering number of snaps to each other, according to newly released data from Snap. In 2025, Snapchat users…

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Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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If the Sonos app saga still has you down, Denon has three new multi-room speakers that give you some fresh alternatives. The company’s Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600 offer audio flexibility with other HEOS-enabled products. These new devices were also designed so that they blend in with home decor better than most…

Why it matters

If the Sonos app saga still has you down, Denon has three new multi-room speakers that give you some fresh alternatives. The company’s Home…

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The US bans all new foreign-made network routers

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a notice today designating any consumer routers manufactured outside the US as a security risk. The rule states that new foreign-made product models for network routers will land on the Covered List, a set of communications equipment seen as having an unacceptable…

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a notice today designating any consumer routers manufactured outside the US as a…

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Claude Code and Cowork can now use your computer

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Anthropic announced today that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to accomplish tasks using your computer. The latest update will see these AI resources become capable of opening files, using the browser and running dev tools. When enabled, the Claude AI chatbot will first prioritize…

Why it matters

Anthropic announced today that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to accomplish tasks using your computer. The…

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EA is nuking Battlefield Hardline on consoles

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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EA has put another game on the chopping block, or at least the console versions of it. The company says it will delist the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield Hardline from digital storefronts on May 22, and shut down the online services on June 22. The single-player campaign will remain playable for those who…

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EA has put another game on the chopping block, or at least the console versions of it. The company says it will delist the PS4 and Xbox One…

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Apple will reportedly start stuffing ads into the Maps app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. An announcement could come as soon as this month, with the ads themselves appearing on iPhones this summer. This will likely work similarly to ads in Google Maps and Yelp, which lets retailers and brands bid for…

Why it matters

Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. An announcement could come as soon…

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Wing expands its drone delivery service to the Bay Area

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Wing's drone deliveries are coming full circle after adding Bay Area to its service locations. The drone delivery startup has been rapidly expanding to metro areas across the US, but is now targeting the tech-friendly Silicon Valley region. Going back to its inaugural deliveries, Wing ferried office supplies across…

Why it matters

Wing's drone deliveries are coming full circle after adding Bay Area to its service locations. The drone delivery startup has been rapidly…

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Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Apple announced that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. The company tends to be consistent with event timing, so it's no surprise that CEO Tim Cook will take the stage for the keynote on June 8, most likely at 1PM ET.  Much of WWDC will take place online and will be…

Why it matters

Apple announced that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. The company tends to be consistent…

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Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Polymarket announced that it's taking insider trading more seriously. Seen in its latest press release, the prediction market updated its market integrity rules, specifically those concerning insider trading and market manipulation. While Polymarket is taking the initiative to update its rules, it's likely a response…

Why it matters

Polymarket announced that it's taking insider trading more seriously. Seen in its latest press release, the prediction market updated its…

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Minecraft World to Open at U.K. Theme Park in 2027; Microsoft Gaming, Merlin Entertainments Execs Reveal First Details on $70 Million Project

Other variety.com · 2026-03-21

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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…

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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…

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Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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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…

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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…

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As ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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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…

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Sanrio to Launch ‘Personalized’ Digital Experiences in New Pact With AI Avatar Company Genies (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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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…

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New ‘Wheel of Time’ Animated Series, Feature Films and Video Game in the Works From ‘Arcane,’ ‘League of Legends’ Producer Thomas Vu (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-19

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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…

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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…

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company Takes Stake in ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Publisher Capcom (Report)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-17

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher Capcom, raising the kingdom’s ownership in the leading Japanese video game developer to 10%. News of the acquisition is being reported by Japanese game industry website Gamebiz.jp,…

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher…

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‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ Anime Trailer Revealed; Director Addresses Fans’ Concerns About Adapting Video Game Into Crunchyroll Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-16

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Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Based on FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” which follows shinobi warrior Wolf on his quest…

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Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW…