Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Found Dead in Georgia Pond 3 Days After Being Reported Missing
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The musician known as DJ Young Slade was 27 years old.
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The musician known as DJ Young Slade was 27 years old.
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Watch Nine Inch Nails play a snippet of Depeche Mode’s ‘Stripped’ and air ‘Non-Entity’ for the first time in 17 years
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The band kicked off the second North American leg of their 'Peel It Back' tour in New Orleans with some left-field opening tracks The post Watch Nine Inch Nails play a snippet of Depeche Mode’s ‘Stripped’ and air ‘Non-Entity’ for the first time in 17 years appeared first on NME.
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The band kicked off the second North American leg of their 'Peel It Back' tour in New Orleans with some left-field opening tracks The post…
Disney+ loses access to Dolby Vision in some European countries
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Disney+ subscribers in some European countries have lost access to advanced HDR features like Dolby Vision, TechRadar and FlatpanelsHD report. The issue was first spotted by German Disney+ subscribers on Reddit, but currently also impacts subscribers in Portugal, Poland, France and the Netherlands, according to…
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Disney+ subscribers in some European countries have lost access to advanced HDR features like Dolby Vision, TechRadar and FlatpanelsHD…
Austin Butler to Play Lance Armstrong in Biopic from Edward Berger, Scott Stuber
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Oscar nominee Zach Baylin is writing the film about the famed cyclist.
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Oscar nominee Zach Baylin is writing the film about the famed cyclist.
Jack White Goes Off on ‘Sick, Deranged’ President Trump for Posting Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
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"This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately," the rocker wrote.
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"This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately," the rocker wrote.
Mary J. Blige Talks ‘Be Happy’ Movie, Vegas Residency & Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance: ‘Timing Is Everything’
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Billboard caught up with the R&B icon ahead of the premiere of her latest Lifetime movie.
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Billboard caught up with the R&B icon ahead of the premiere of her latest Lifetime movie.
Mariah Carey Hits a High Note With ‘Volare’ at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
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The singer dazzles with the Italian classic
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The singer dazzles with the Italian classic
26 Of The Best Cities Skylines Mods In 2026
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Even though it's been several years since the sequel came out, the original Cities Skylines remains the king of city building games for now. A decade of DLC and mod support would have been hard to beat even if Cities Skylines 2 had worked the way it was supposed to when it launched--but it certainly did not.…
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Even though it's been several years since the sequel came out, the original Cities Skylines remains the king of city building games for…
California Man Arrested for Fake Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand
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Derrick Callella told authorities he "was trying to see if the family would respond."
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Derrick Callella told authorities he "was trying to see if the family would respond."
Chappell Roan Brought Pride Back To Fortnite
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When Chappell Roan took her place as Fortnite Festival's latest headlining artist on Thursday, the Rainbow Royale section of the Fortnite item shop also popped up, offering a set of free Pride-related cosmetics as well as some paid items, like the Maizy skin. The appearance of the Rainbow Royale section is actually a…
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When Chappell Roan took her place as Fortnite Festival's latest headlining artist on Thursday, the Rainbow Royale section of the Fortnite…
Mariah Carey Nails Italian Rendition of ‘Volare’ & ‘Nothing Is Impossible’ at Olympics Opening Ceremony
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The iconic singer brought her signature whistle notes to a global stage.
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The iconic singer brought her signature whistle notes to a global stage.
Olivia Dean Won Best New Artist at the Grammys But Lost in That Category at the BRITs. Who Else Has Done That?
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Just two other artists have met this fate, including perhaps the biggest English export since Elton John.
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Just two other artists have met this fate, including perhaps the biggest English export since Elton John.
Morrissey shares new single ‘Notre-Dame’ after removing controversial terrorism lyric
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Morrissey has been performing 'Notre-Dame' live since 2023 but the studio version omits a controversial lyric he had performed live The post Morrissey shares new single ‘Notre-Dame’ after removing controversial terrorism lyric appeared first on NME.
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Morrissey has been performing 'Notre-Dame' live since 2023 but the studio version omits a controversial lyric he had performed live The…
Tito El Bambino, Dale Pututi, Nesty & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
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Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
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Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl on NBC: Patriots vs. Seahawks channel, where to stream, start time, and more
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The New England Patriots are headed to the 2026 Super Bowl. (Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty Images) Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty Images The countdown is on, and Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is nearly here. This weekend, the Big Game will be held at Levi's Stadium in…
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The New England Patriots are headed to the 2026 Super Bowl. (Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty Images) Lauren Leigh Bacho via Getty…
Bad Omens Earn Second Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 in a Row With ‘Dying to Love’
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The band strings together two straight rulers for the first time.
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The band strings together two straight rulers for the first time.
Tomb Raider: Sophie Turner Does Her Own Stunt In New BTS Lara Croft Pics
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Earlier this year, Prime Video shared a first look at Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner as the new Lara Croft from the upcoming Tomb Raider series. Now, Turner has been spotted behind thescenes doing a stunt worthy of Lara herself.The Daily Mail has published numerous photos of Turner in costume as Lara Croft while…
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Earlier this year, Prime Video shared a first look at Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner as the new Lara Croft from the upcoming Tomb Raider…
Taylor Swift Sends Message to Olympic Athletes During 2026 Opening Ceremony: ‘Wishing You All the Best of Luck’
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"I hope this is an experience you cherish for the rest of your life," the pop star said in a video.
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"I hope this is an experience you cherish for the rest of your life," the pop star said in a video.
Yoshi Eats Kamek And Blasts Into Space In Trippy New Super Mario Galaxy Teaser
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Nintendo and Illumination are clearly delving deeper into Super Mario lore with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer. The footage leans hard into Super Mario Galaxy-style visuals to show this isn't just more Mushroom Kingdom shenanigans. We have warp-star travel ripped straight from the Wii classics, as well as…
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Nintendo and Illumination are clearly delving deeper into Super Mario lore with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer. The footage…
NBC Olympics Announcers Acknowledge Savannah Guthrie’s Absence: “We Send Our Love and Prayers”
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The ‘Today’ host opted out of the network’s opening ceremony coverage after the disappearance of her mother.
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The ‘Today’ host opted out of the network’s opening ceremony coverage after the disappearance of her mother.
There isn’t even a cynical explanation for Jeff Bezos destroying The Washington Post
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300 journalists have lost their jobs at The Washington Post. Over 300,000 readers have canceled their subscriptions. Owner Jeff Bezos, who purchased the legendary publication in 2013, has driven his reputation into the ground by using his vast empire to churn out content designed to make President Donald Trump happy:…
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300 journalists have lost their jobs at The Washington Post. Over 300,000 readers have canceled their subscriptions. Owner Jeff Bezos, who…
The new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie shows Yoshi absolutely devouring a Magikoopa
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The long wait for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is nearly over, as the film hits theaters on April 1. To keep the hype train rolling, Illumination and Universal Pictures have dropped a short new teaser. It's exactly 30 seconds long, so you'll probably be seeing it again on TV this Sunday during the Super Bowl. It does…
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The long wait for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is nearly over, as the film hits theaters on April 1. To keep the hype train rolling,…
Noble Audio has released a USB-C Bluetooth dongle for high fidelity transmission
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Noble Audio has announced the Sceptre, a pocket-sized USB-C Bluetooth transmitter meant to boost wireless audio quality from phones, laptops and tablets. The device is intended to exceed the quality offered by a device's existing hardware. Sceptre is powered by Qualcomm's QCC5181 Bluetooth chipset and supports LDAC,…
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Noble Audio has announced the Sceptre, a pocket-sized USB-C Bluetooth transmitter meant to boost wireless audio quality from phones,…
Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
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Zayn, J. Cole and more stars shared fresh projects.
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Zayn, J. Cole and more stars shared fresh projects.
The Jeffrey Epstein Fortnite account is fake
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Fortnite developer Epic Games says the account some people believed to be linked to Jeffrey Epstein is a "ruse." In a reply on X, the developer writes, "an existing Fortnite account owner changed their username" to "littlestjeff1," an alias spotted in several emailed receipts from YouTube in the Epstein files. The…
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Fortnite developer Epic Games says the account some people believed to be linked to Jeffrey Epstein is a "ruse." In a reply on X, the…
Angourie Rice-Spike Fearn Rom-Com ‘Finding Emily’ Lands Summer Release From Focus (Exclusive)
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Minnie Driver also stars in director Alicia MacDonald's film that hails from Working Title.
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Minnie Driver also stars in director Alicia MacDonald's film that hails from Working Title.
Myke Towers, Westcol & Ovy On The Drums’ Banger ‘5 Estrellas’ & More Best New Music Latin
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Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!
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Plus, check out Billboard's New Music Latin weekly playlist below!
Rotten Tomatoes Confirms ‘Melania’ Audience Score Is Real, Biggest Split With Critics Ever
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Look no further than Rotten Tomatoes to see how big America's cultural political divide has grown.
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Look no further than Rotten Tomatoes to see how big America's cultural political divide has grown.
Neil Young has “decided” to cancel entire 2026 UK and European tour: “I’m sorry to let you down”
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Young had dates scheduled across the UK at the likes of Manchester's Heaton Park, Oxford's Blenheim Palace and the inaugural State Fayre Festival in Chelmsford The post Neil Young has “decided” to cancel entire 2026 UK and European tour: “I’m sorry to let you down” appeared first on NME.
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Young had dates scheduled across the UK at the likes of Manchester's Heaton Park, Oxford's Blenheim Palace and the inaugural State Fayre…
Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
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If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the newer AirPods Pro 3. And while recent shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday delivered some of the steepest…
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If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and…
Overwatch's New Hero Jetpack Cat Has A Legendary Voice Actor Purr-Forming The Meows
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Jennifer Hale--most famously known for Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy--has been confirmed to voice Jetpack Cat in Overwatch. The flying feline is one of five new heroes coming to the game on February 10 for The Reign of Talon, Season 1.The Express Tribune reported that Hale will be providing the meows…
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Jennifer Hale--most famously known for Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy--has been confirmed to voice Jetpack Cat in Overwatch.…
Jonathan Nolan Has Seen ‘The Odyssey’ and Heaps Praise on Brother’s Film
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The 'Fallout' executive producer says Christopher Nolan's film is "spectacular" and "an incredible achievement."
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The 'Fallout' executive producer says Christopher Nolan's film is "spectacular" and "an incredible achievement."
17 Best Free VR Games To Play In 2026
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2026 is one of the best times to be a VR enthusiast, and thanks to the power of new devices and the hard work of developers, you can access an array of high-quality titles at absolutely zero cost. When it comes to free VR games, while it still feels like we're only in the infancy stage of virtual reality, there's no…
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2026 is one of the best times to be a VR enthusiast, and thanks to the power of new devices and the hard work of developers, you can access…
Save up to 81 percent on ExpressVPN two-year plans right now
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ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $88 for 28 months. This is marked down from the $392 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.14 for the promo period. We’ve consistently liked…
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ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $88 for 28…
Mighty ‘Mouse’: Inside a Scrappy Indie Success Story
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After proving themselves with the $500,000 family drama ‘Ghostlight,’ Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson deliver a sprawling Arkansas coming-of-age story starring Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo and breakout Katherine Mallen Kupferer
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After proving themselves with the $500,000 family drama ‘Ghostlight,’ Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson deliver a sprawling Arkansas…
Rotterdam Film Festival: ‘Variations on a Theme’ and ‘Master’ Win Top Awards
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The FIPRESCI Award went to 'Supporting Role' and the NETPAC Award to 'i grew an inch when my father died,' while 'Ah Girl' and 'La belle année' were also honored.
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The FIPRESCI Award went to 'Supporting Role' and the NETPAC Award to 'i grew an inch when my father died,' while 'Ah Girl' and 'La belle…
Code Vein 2 Dev Promises Swift Improvements For The Game
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Code Vein 2 hit PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, and PC at the end of January, and so far, the response hasn't been everything that Bandai Namco had hoped for after a seven-year gap between games. The publisher has now acknowledged that Code Vein 2 needs a major tuneup to address its issues, and Bandai Namco wants…
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Code Vein 2 hit PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, and PC at the end of January, and so far, the response hasn't been everything that Bandai…
Shinedown Drop Off Kid Rock’s Rock the Country Festival
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"Our band's purpose is to unite, not divide," the group says in statement
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"Our band's purpose is to unite, not divide," the group says in statement
Pokemon Pinball Machines Announced, And They're Super-Expensive
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Stern Pinball has announced that an official Pokemon pinball table is on the way, but you'll need some deep pockets to buy one. While the company hasn't revealed what the table will look like, it has set a price for these expensive machines and a "coming soon" release window.According to Stern, the Pro model will cost…
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Stern Pinball has announced that an official Pokemon pinball table is on the way, but you'll need some deep pockets to buy one. While the…
How to stream the 2026 Super Bowl for free this weekend: Patriots vs. Seahawks time, where to watch and more
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The 2026 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will air on NBC this Sunday, Feb. 8. The game will also stream on Peacock. If you don't have NBC over the air and don't subscribe to Peacock, there are still ways to watch Super Bowl LX — and Bad Bunny's history-making halftime show — for…
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The 2026 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will air on NBC this Sunday, Feb. 8. The game will also…
Neil Young Cancels All 2026 Concert Dates
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The singer-songwriter was slated to kick off a trek with the Chrome Hearts in June
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The singer-songwriter was slated to kick off a trek with the Chrome Hearts in June
Spotify’s About the Song offers context and trivia about your favorite tracks
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Spotify is launching About the Song in beta today, which offers context and facts about the song you're listening to. Premium users can scroll down to the new About the Song section for information while in the Now Playing view. At launch, it's only available for a limited number of tracks, but there are plans…
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Spotify is launching About the Song in beta today, which offers context and facts about the song you're listening to. Premium users can…
M. Night Shyamalan’s Nicholas Sparks Movie Moves to 2027 Release Date
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor star in ’Remain’, a prospective Valentine’s Day offering via Warner Bros.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor star in ’Remain’, a prospective Valentine’s Day offering via Warner Bros.
A Very Unexpected Remaster Calls Back To The Pre-Fortnite IP Onslaught
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Remasters are inherently nostalgic, attempting to evoke a certain feel and mood again years after the original release. Few of them, however, symbolize a time capsule as much as Poker Night at the Inventory. The concept of sitting down characters from four different franchises at the same poker table was novel in…
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Remasters are inherently nostalgic, attempting to evoke a certain feel and mood again years after the original release. Few of them,…
Fortnite Season 2 Delayed After Game Becomes Increasingly Unstable
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Epic Games has decided it needs a little more time to get Fortnite working right again before we move onto Chapter 7 Season 2. The two-week delay was announced a day after the latest game update caused hitching and crashes when loading into the lobby or readying up for a match, the latest in a series of stability…
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Epic Games has decided it needs a little more time to get Fortnite working right again before we move onto Chapter 7 Season 2. The two-week…
The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2026
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People who are interested in a live TV streaming service are probably looking for one (or all three) of the following: current sports matchups, breaking news and cable-like channels. We tried all the major providers to see what you get for your monthly bill — particularly in light of the fact that every live TV…
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People who are interested in a live TV streaming service are probably looking for one (or all three) of the following: current sports…
The best tech gifts for $100 or less from Apple, Nintendo, Google and others
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Finding a gift for the tech nerd in your life can be tough. They likely have all the tech they need and then some, but you can add to their kit with the right accessories. Apple, Samsung, Sony and other big tech companies all have affordable gear that comes in at $100 or less, you just have to know where to look.…
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Finding a gift for the tech nerd in your life can be tough. They likely have all the tech they need and then some, but you can add to their…
Aura’s Aspen digital frame is a great gift, especially now that it’s $30 off
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Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame is a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something that’s slick and sentimental, and right now it’s on sale for $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura’s online storefront. That’s the lowest we’ve seen the frame sell for since the holidays. With its paper-textured, antiglare…
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Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame is a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something that’s slick and sentimental, and right now it’s on…
Neon Nabs ‘Clarissa,’ Starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, For U.S. Release
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Neon will also shop Arie and Chuko Esiri’s latest feature, a modern take on Virginia Woolf's novel 'Mrs. Dalloway,' to international buyers in Berlin after also taking the foreign sales rights.
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Neon will also shop Arie and Chuko Esiri’s latest feature, a modern take on Virginia Woolf's novel 'Mrs. Dalloway,' to international buyers…
Spotify now lets you swipe on songs to learn more about them
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Spotify is rolling out a feature called About the Song which lets fans learn a bit more about their favorite tunes. This "brings stories and context" into the listening experience, sort of like that old VH1 show Pop Up Video. How does it work? The Now Playing View houses short, swipeable story cards that…
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Spotify is rolling out a feature called About the Song which lets fans learn a bit more about their favorite tunes. This "brings…
Where to Livestream the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Online
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Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers.
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Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
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These are our selections for the very best PC games. Without a generational divide, the PC gaming library just keeps growing, so we focused on the best PC games to play right now. Some of these games, like The Séance of Blake Manor and Hollow Knight: Silksong, are recently released gems. Others are live-service games…
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These are our selections for the very best PC games. Without a generational divide, the PC gaming library just keeps growing, so we focused…
Get a four-pack of first-gen AirTags for only $64
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Good deals on Apple products aren’t as frequent as we’d like them to be, but if there’s one of the company’s products that does seem to enjoy pretty regular price cuts, it’s the AirTag. Right now you can pick up a four-pack of Apple’s diminutive first-generation Bluetooth trackers for $64, which translates to 35…
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Good deals on Apple products aren’t as frequent as we’d like them to be, but if there’s one of the company’s products that does seem to…
Robyn announces 2026 ‘Sexistential’ arena tour for UK, Europe, North America and Australia
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Joining her for her biggest ever headline shows are Nourished By Time, Peaches, Lykke Li, horsegiirL, Romy and more The post Robyn announces 2026 ‘Sexistential’ arena tour for UK, Europe, North America and Australia appeared first on NME.
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Joining her for her biggest ever headline shows are Nourished By Time, Peaches, Lykke Li, horsegiirL, Romy and more The post Robyn…
Hear Paul McCartney and Wings’ Rare ‘Arrow Through Me’ Alternate Mix, Live ‘Live and Let Die’
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Songs are featured on upcoming Paul McCartney: Man on the Run soundtrack album
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Songs are featured on upcoming Paul McCartney: Man on the Run soundtrack album
‘Heated Rivalry’ Composer Peter Peter on His Debut Scoring Effort: “Pretty Insane, Especially for a First Gig”
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The song’s score has become exceeding popular since the show’s November release.
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The song’s score has become exceeding popular since the show’s November release.
The Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again
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I've used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are plenty of great list apps out there, but the convenience of adding items by voice anywhere in my house, pulling up the list on an Echo Show in the kitchen, and having it on my phone via the Alexa app has worked well […]
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I've used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are plenty of great list apps out there, but the convenience of adding items by…
You Can Play A Mario Tennis Fever Demo If You Brave The Outdoors To A Store
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Nintendo just put out a demo for Mario Tennis Fever, which launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week--but you can't download it from the eShop. Instead, you'll have to venture to a brick-and-mortar store, which might be a lot to ask for anyone in the United States still experiencing below-freezing temperatures. Be sure…
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Nintendo just put out a demo for Mario Tennis Fever, which launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week--but you can't download it from the…
Insomniac's Wolverine Tease Has Fans Convinced Daredevil Is Coming
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Insomniac Games may have just quietly hinted at a surprise Marvel crossover, and fans think Daredevil could be leaping into Marvel's Wolverine. The PlayStation studio behind the hugely successful Spider-Man games recently shared a cheeky social media post that's sparked speculation the lawyer-by-day,…
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Insomniac Games may have just quietly hinted at a surprise Marvel crossover, and fans think Daredevil could be leaping into Marvel's…
A Pickleball Sports Comedy Was Bound to Happen. Now There’s a Trailer
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'Pickleheads' had its premiere at the Austin Film Festival and is a mockumentary about "America's fastest growing nightmare."
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'Pickleheads' had its premiere at the Austin Film Festival and is a mockumentary about "America's fastest growing nightmare."
The ending of ‘Fallout’ season two explained: what is the Enclave?
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The post-apocalyptic video game adaptation is streaming in full on Amazon Prime Video The post The ending of ‘Fallout’ season two explained: what is the Enclave? appeared first on NME.
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The post-apocalyptic video game adaptation is streaming in full on Amazon Prime Video The post The ending of ‘Fallout’ season…
These New Analogue 3D Consoles Are Reviving A Secret Part Of N64 History
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Analogue launched its 4K N64 emulator last year, and the console quickly earned praise as one of the best modern devices for playing old-school Nintendo games. The consoles are available in black and white colorways, but the limited-edition models featuring "funtastic" colors are sold out. The good news is that a…
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Analogue launched its 4K N64 emulator last year, and the console quickly earned praise as one of the best modern devices for playing…
Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options
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Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced several transparent versions of the Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo's Funtastic N64 series, but this time the company says it drew inspiration from colored versions of the nearly…
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Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced…
What happens when Waymo runs into a tornado? Or an elephant?
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An autonomous vehicle drives down a lonely stretch of highway. Suddenly, a massive tornado appears in the distance. What does the driverless vehicle do next? This is just one of the scenarios that Waymo can simulate in the "hyper realistic" virtual world that it has just created with help from Google's DeepMind.…
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An autonomous vehicle drives down a lonely stretch of highway. Suddenly, a massive tornado appears in the distance. What does the…
Arizona Sheriff Reveals Why He Remains Hopeful Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Is Still Alive
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Meanwhile, Hoda Kotb returned to NBC's 'Today' show Friday to reflect on the outpouring of support for her longtime co-host.
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Meanwhile, Hoda Kotb returned to NBC's 'Today' show Friday to reflect on the outpouring of support for her longtime co-host.
Xbox Game Pass 2026: what’s new and what’s worth playing?
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Subscribers need to check out these titles immediately The post Xbox Game Pass 2026: what’s new and what’s worth playing? appeared first on NME.
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Subscribers need to check out these titles immediately The post Xbox Game Pass 2026: what’s new and what’s worth playing? appeared first on…
The House Of The Dead Movie Casts Superman Actor As Its Lead
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Development on Paul W.S. Anderson's The House of the Dead movie has taken another step forward, as Superman and Alien: Romulus star Isabela Merced has been cast as the lead in this live-action adaptation of Sega's zombie-slaying shoot-'em-up series.Merced has landed several big film roles since her career took off in…
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Development on Paul W.S. Anderson's The House of the Dead movie has taken another step forward, as Superman and Alien: Romulus star Isabela…
Watch Josh Homme and Norah Jones cover Frank and Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Somethin’ Stupid’
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The two of them put a jazz spin on the classic track for the 'Norah Jones Is Playing Along' podcast The post Watch Josh Homme and Norah Jones cover Frank and Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Somethin’ Stupid’ appeared first on NME.
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The two of them put a jazz spin on the classic track for the 'Norah Jones Is Playing Along' podcast The post Watch Josh Homme and Norah…
Presidents' Day sales 2026: The best early tech deals from Apple, Sony, Roku and others
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You can find a lot of good deals for Presidents’ Day, but to say it’s a tech-deal boon would be an overstatement. The best Presidents’ Day deals are usually on mattresses, appliances and furniture, but you can find some decent tech sales thrown in as well. This year, Presidents’ Day comes right after Valentine’s Day…
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You can find a lot of good deals for Presidents’ Day, but to say it’s a tech-deal boon would be an overstatement. The best Presidents’ Day…
Super Bowl 2026 TV deals: The best sales we found this week on OLEDs and other smart TVs ahead of kickoff
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The big game is one of the few instances now in the US where most people gather around the TV to watch the live event together. While the teams playing in Super Bowl 2026 are the true stars of the show (and Bad Bunny, of course), your TV is a pretty important part of the puzzle of putting together an excellent Super…
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The big game is one of the few instances now in the US where most people gather around the TV to watch the live event together. While the…
Every special guest in ‘The Muppet Show’
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The standalone revival of the beloved show is streaming on Disney+ now The post Every special guest in ‘The Muppet Show’ appeared first on NME.
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The standalone revival of the beloved show is streaming on Disney+ now The post Every special guest in ‘The Muppet Show’…
Taylor Swift shares ‘Opalite’ video starring Graham Norton after being inspired by appearance on his show
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"Like a school group project but for adults and it isn’t mandatory" The post Taylor Swift shares ‘Opalite’ video starring Graham Norton after being inspired by appearance on his show appeared first on NME.
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"Like a school group project but for adults and it isn’t mandatory" The post Taylor Swift shares ‘Opalite’ video starring…
NASA will now allow astronauts to take their smartphones to space
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Most people wouldn't leave their phones behind when they so much as go for a drive, but NASA astronauts have had to leave their phones on Earth while they went to work 250 miles away at the International Space Station. That is, until now. In a post on X, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman shared that the Crew-12 and…
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Most people wouldn't leave their phones behind when they so much as go for a drive, but NASA astronauts have had to leave their phones on…
Matt Friend to Host Academy Awards Red Carpet for ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ and Appear on Post-Show
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The viral comedian, actor and People’s Sexiest Man Alive alum is beyond stoked to be involved on Hollywood’s biggest night: “It’s going to be a sleepless, crazy night.”
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The viral comedian, actor and People’s Sexiest Man Alive alum is beyond stoked to be involved on Hollywood’s biggest night: “It’s going to…
AG1 is a lot less science-y than it sounds
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This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. I'm willing to bet you've been…
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This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest…
Tom Morello on Yungblud’s ‘Changes’ cover at ‘Back To The Beginning’: “48 hours before, he wasn’t gonna be the singer of that song”
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"It was thousands of hours of preparation and worry and anxiety and changing around stuff" The post Tom Morello on Yungblud’s ‘Changes’ cover at ‘Back To The Beginning’: “48 hours before, he wasn’t gonna be the singer of that song” appeared first on NME.
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"It was thousands of hours of preparation and worry and anxiety and changing around stuff" The post Tom Morello on Yungblud’s…
Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery drops to an all-time-low price
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We found the iPhone Air to have a pretty decent battery life for such a thin-and-light phone, somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But it's still a phone, arguably your most used device on a daily basis, so you may need to top it up during the day if you're using it constantly.…
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We found the iPhone Air to have a pretty decent battery life for such a thin-and-light phone, somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re…
Olympics 2026: How to watch, schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games
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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are coming up. (Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Mattia Ozbot via Getty Images The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in Italy this year, with all the action taking place in Milan and the Alpine city of Cortina. This year marks the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter…
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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are coming up. (Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Mattia Ozbot via Getty Images The 2026 Winter…
The 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off right now
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MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they're pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year once the Switch 2 came out. These upgraded versions of microSD cards are the only ones compatible with the Switch 2 for expanding its storage, os if you're already starting to feel…
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MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they're pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year…
How Epstein became a tech influencer
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There are bold-faced tech names all over the Epstein files. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, Reid Hoffman, Steven Sinofsky, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, on and on and on. These men (and they're pretty much all men) had wildly varying degrees of interaction with Epstein, and…
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There are bold-faced tech names all over the Epstein files. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, Reid Hoffman,…
Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million to passenger who accused a driver of rape
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Uber must pay a passenger who accused one of its drivers of rape $8.5 million, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered. The jury found Uber liable for its driver’s misconduct, determining that the driver was an agent of the company. Part of Uber’s defense was that it’s not responsible for what its drivers do, as they…
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Uber must pay a passenger who accused one of its drivers of rape $8.5 million, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered. The jury found Uber…
Google will soon offer AirDrop support on more Android devices
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One of the more surprising tech developments in 2025 was Google bringing two-way support for Apple’s AirDrop functionality to its Pixel 10 series of phones. At the time, Google said it intended to expand the feature to other devices at a later date, and that date could be just around the corner. At a press briefing…
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One of the more surprising tech developments in 2025 was Google bringing two-way support for Apple’s AirDrop functionality to its Pixel 10…
The Apple Watch Series 11 is down to a record-low price
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Whether you're one of the few people still keeping up with New Year's resolutions or just want an upgraded smartwatch, now is a good time to get an Apple Watch. Currently, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299, down from $399. The 25 percent discount brings the 2025 model back down to its record-low price. We…
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Whether you're one of the few people still keeping up with New Year's resolutions or just want an upgraded smartwatch, now is a good time…
Ford shows off the tech going into its $30,000 electric pickup truck
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Ford may be discontinuing its F-150 Lightning pickup but it hasn’t given up on electric cars. CEO Jim Farley just teased the automaker’s electric pickup based on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform that he called “one of the most audacious and important projects in Ford's history.”The Universal EV platform…
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Ford may be discontinuing its F-150 Lightning pickup but it hasn’t given up on electric cars. CEO Jim Farley just teased the automaker’s…
The latest 45W Anker Nano charger with smart display is on sale for only $30
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Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that's already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart display, which is an upgrade to the existing Nano charger in Anker's lineup, is on sale for $30 right now when you clip an on-page coupon on Amazon. That's $10 off the…
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Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that's already on sale. The new Nano charger with…
Apple reportedly axed its planned AI health coach
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Apple is no longer launching an AI service that can “replicate” a doctor and act as a personal health coach, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has reportedly scaled back the unannounced initiative in recent weeks, following a recent organization reshuffling wherein services chief Eddy Cue took over the…
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Apple is no longer launching an AI service that can “replicate” a doctor and act as a personal health coach, according to Bloomberg’s Mark…
Engadget Podcast: So there’s a social network for AI agents now
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If you haven't heard, there's now a social network for AI: Moltbook, a site that purportedly features AI agents talking to each other. That includes OpenClaw, a personal AI agent (formerly called Clawdbot and Moltbot) that's open source and free for anyone to run on their systems. In this episode, Devindra and Senior…
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If you haven't heard, there's now a social network for AI: Moltbook, a site that purportedly features AI agents talking to each other. That…
EU says TikTok uses 'addictive design' and must change
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TikTok’s signature features that hooked users around the world are its algorithm and endless scroll. Now, though, the European Union has called those aspects of the app illegal and may order the company to alter them. “Today, the European Commission preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for…
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TikTok’s signature features that hooked users around the world are its algorithm and endless scroll. Now, though, the European Union has…
Five Things to Know About 2026 Winter Olympics Host Mary Carillo
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The last-minute Savannah Guthrie replacement brings a very particular set of skills to the Opening Ceremonies coverage.
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The last-minute Savannah Guthrie replacement brings a very particular set of skills to the Opening Ceremonies coverage.
Taylor Swift Goes Back to the Nineties in Star-Studded ‘Opalite’ Video
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The music video features Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lewis Capaldi
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The music video features Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lewis Capaldi
Sonos soundbars and home theater gear is up to 20 percent off right now
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It's big-game season, which means it's a good time to look for home theater gear on sale ahead of Super Bowl 2026. There are plenty of Super Bowl TV deals to consider, but if you have arguably the most important piece of the puzzle down, you may want to upgrade your sound system instead. Sonos' latest sale may have…
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It's big-game season, which means it's a good time to look for home theater gear on sale ahead of Super Bowl 2026. There are plenty of…
Cadillac F1 Will Use Its Super Bowl Ad to Rev Up Apple’s Formula 1 Ambitions (Exclusive)
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The new American F1 team will debut its livery during the Big Game, and give the tech giant a shoutout in the process.
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The new American F1 team will debut its livery during the Big Game, and give the tech giant a shoutout in the process.
HBO is making a Baldur's Gate 3 TV show
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The Last of Us series co-creator Craig Mazin is teaming with Hasbro Entertainment to create an HBO series based on the popular (and spicy) Baldur’s Gate 3 game, Deadline reported. The show will be simply be called Baldur’s Gate and the story will resume where Baldur’s Gate 3 left off. Mazin will reportedly have full…
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The Last of Us series co-creator Craig Mazin is teaming with Hasbro Entertainment to create an HBO series based on the popular (and spicy)…
The best VPNs with free trials in 2026
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A free trial to a virtual private network (VPN) can mean a few different things. Several of the best VPNs let you try them out without paying. A rare few, and only one on this list, let you try them without submitting payment information at all. Some VPNs have forever free plans that let you use them indefinitely…
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A free trial to a virtual private network (VPN) can mean a few different things. Several of the best VPNs let you try them out without…
Two years of NordVPN's Complete plan is 70 percent off
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NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 78 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 months NordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server…
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NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 78 percent off overall.…
The Morning After: The Switch is officially Nintendo’s most popular console ever
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With over 155 million sold, Nintendo’s Switch is officially the company’s biggest console hit ever. It’s been a long road to surpassing the DS, which reached 154 million consoles over its seven-year lifespan. The Switch, meanwhile, is a year shy of its 10-year anniversary. We’ve seen the original console, the…
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With over 155 million sold, Nintendo’s Switch is officially the company’s biggest console hit ever. It’s been a long road to surpassing the…
How to watch the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics today
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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games kick off with the Opening Ceremony this Friday. Here's how to watch. (REUTERS/Claudia Greco) REUTERS / Reuters The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week, and this year's Opening Ceremony promises to be one for the ages. The three-hour event will…
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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games kick off with the Opening Ceremony this Friday. Here's how to watch. (REUTERS/Claudia Greco) …
‘Special Unit – The First Murder’ Director on Bringing a Modern Take on the “Danish FBI” 100 Years Ago to Cinemas, Led by ‘Vikings’ Star
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Christoffer Boe discusses the box office success, global appeal and franchise potential of the movie, featured at Rotterdam, casting Alex Høgh Andersen, and swapping DNA analysis for early fingerprinting.
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Christoffer Boe discusses the box office success, global appeal and franchise potential of the movie, featured at Rotterdam, casting Alex…
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2026
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If your Wi-Fi struggles to reach every corner of your house, it’s probably not your internet plan that’s the problem. A single router can only do so much, especially in larger spaces or homes with thick walls. That’s where the best mesh Wi-Fi system comes in, replacing one overworked router with a Wi-Fi mesh network…
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If your Wi-Fi struggles to reach every corner of your house, it’s probably not your internet plan that’s the problem. A single router can…
Watch De La Soul’s Impassioned Performance of ‘Different World’ on ‘Fallon’
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The New York group released their 10th album, Cabin in the Sky, in November
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The New York group released their 10th album, Cabin in the Sky, in November
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer EJAE Releases Anthemic Single ‘Time After Time’
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The musician and songwriter recently won a Grammy for her work on hit single "Golden"
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The musician and songwriter recently won a Grammy for her work on hit single "Golden"
Zayn Begs a Lover To Stay on R&B-Inspired Single ‘Die for Me’
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The song will appear on the former One Direction singer's new album Konnakol
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The song will appear on the former One Direction singer's new album Konnakol
Twisted Sister Cancel All 50th-Anniversary Shows After Dee Snider Resigns Citing Health Issues
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A statement revealed that the frontman suffered from degenerative arthritis and had several surgeries just to be able to perform
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A statement revealed that the frontman suffered from degenerative arthritis and had several surgeries just to be able to perform
‘STFU’: Mark Ruffalo Slams Kevin O’Leary After He Attacks Billie Eilish’s Anti-ICE Speech
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O’Leary previously denounced celebrities who get political, telling them to "shut your mouth and just entertain"
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O’Leary previously denounced celebrities who get political, telling them to "shut your mouth and just entertain"
Lisa Kudrow Begs Next Warner Bros. Owner to Preserve Studio Lot Where ‘Friends’ Was Filmed
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The actress worked on the Burbank lot for 10 years, filming the beloved sitcom.
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The actress worked on the Burbank lot for 10 years, filming the beloved sitcom.
‘Night Manager’ Stars Diego Calva and Camila Morrone on a Painful Season 2 Ending and Open-Ended Season 3
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The pair who play Teddy Dos Santos and Roxana Bolaños, respectively, talk to The Hollywood Reporter about filming the heartbreaking finale, and what it means for next season.
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The pair who play Teddy Dos Santos and Roxana Bolaños, respectively, talk to The Hollywood Reporter about filming the heartbreaking finale,…
X's latest Community Notes experiment allows AI to write the first draft
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X is experimenting with a new way for AI to write Community Notes. The company is testing a new "collaborative notes" feature that allows human writers to request an AI-written Community Note. It's not the first time the platform has experimented with AI in Community Notes. The company started a pilot…
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X is experimenting with a new way for AI to write Community Notes. The company is testing a new "collaborative notes" feature…
NordVPN review 2025: Innovative features, a few missteps
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When we say that NordVPN is a good VPN that's not quite great, it's important to put that in perspective. Building a good VPN is hard, as evidenced by all the shovelware VPNs flooding the market. NordVPN may not be perfect, but it's easily top-five caliber and excels in certain use cases. First, the bad: NordVPN's…
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When we say that NordVPN is a good VPN that's not quite great, it's important to put that in perspective. Building a good VPN is hard, as…
Everything we know about Valve's new Steam Machine
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The Steam Machine is back from the dead. Not as a Valve-supported program for manufacturers to create living room PCs, but instead a home console sibling to the Steam Deck. Valve introduced its second attempt at ruling the living room in a surprise hardware announcement in November 2025, and paired the new Steam…
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The Steam Machine is back from the dead. Not as a Valve-supported program for manufacturers to create living room PCs, but instead a home…
Prime members can play Alan Wake 2 for free on Luna
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If you haven't yet played Alan Wake 2, here's your chance to immerse yourself in its terrors for free. Prime members can play it this month on Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service at no additional charge.The "fantastic" Alan Wake 2 oozes "psychedelic terror," as Engadget's Jessica Conditt put it in…
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If you haven't yet played Alan Wake 2, here's your chance to immerse yourself in its terrors for free. Prime members can play it this month…
Meta is giving its AI slop feed an app of its own
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Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI's Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical…
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Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes…
Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set
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The upcoming science fiction film Project Hail Mary is getting a LEGO set. This is fascinating because LEGO typically makes sets based on long-standing franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Project Hail Mary doesn't even hit theaters until March 20. It's not an entirely new IP. The movie is based on a 2021 book…
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The upcoming science fiction film Project Hail Mary is getting a LEGO set. This is fascinating because LEGO typically makes sets based on…
The CIA stops publishing The World Factbook
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The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided readers with information about different countries and communities around the world. The post from the CIA announcing the news didn't provide any information about why it will…
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The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided…
The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summer
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Nintendo capped off today’s partner-focused Nintendo Direct with a flurry of Bethesda-related announcements, but arguably the most interesting game of the showcase appeared right at the start. First announced at the beginning of the year, Orbitals is a two-player puzzle adventure game in which you and your co-op…
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Nintendo capped off today’s partner-focused Nintendo Direct with a flurry of Bethesda-related announcements, but arguably the most…
Get two years of access to Proton VPN for 70 percent off right now
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Proton VPN is offering a steep discount on its Proton VPN Plus subscription, with the two-year plan currently priced at $2.99 per month. You’ll pay $72 upfront for 24 months of service, which amounts to 70 percent off the usual monthly rate and brings the long-term cost well below what many premium VPNs typically…
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Proton VPN is offering a steep discount on its Proton VPN Plus subscription, with the two-year plan currently priced at $2.99 per month.…
JLab's comically oversized headphones are not an April Fool's Prank
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JLab just released a gigantic pair of headphones that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. The Blue XL headphones are ridiculously oversized, making them headphones in name only. I don't even think Andre the Giant could've comfortably worn these suckers. Unless you have a mythically large head, these are basically…
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JLab just released a gigantic pair of headphones that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. The Blue XL headphones are ridiculously oversized,…
NVIDIA reportedly won't release new graphics cards this year
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With gaming becoming an ever-smaller part of NVIDIA's lucrative business, the company reportedly won't bother releasing new graphics cards this year. The Information reported on Thursday that NVIDIA has pushed back its plan to release an update to the RTX 50 line in 2026. This would be the first time in three decades…
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With gaming becoming an ever-smaller part of NVIDIA's lucrative business, the company reportedly won't bother releasing new graphics cards…
The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026
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It can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new high-profile gadgets out there. Luckily, Engadget staffers keep their eyes peeled all year long for the truly unique stuff. We travel to CES, attend product launches, cover major and…
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It can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new…
‘Overwatch 2’ Rebrands to ‘Overwatch’ as New Year-Long Story Arc Launches (Gaming News Roundup)
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Blizzard’s “Overwatch 2” has dropped the “2” to rebrand to simply “Overwatch.” The change comes as the game begins a year-long story-driven arc amid the franchise’s 10-year anniversary. Per the Microsoft-owned Blizzard Entertainment, Wednesday’s…
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Blizzard’s “Overwatch 2” has dropped the “2” to rebrand to simply “Overwatch.” The change comes…
Are VPNs legal?
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VPNs have a mixed reputation, primarily because you can use the technology to hide your location and identity on the internet. Even the best VPNs can be used to conceal crimes and make the perpetrators harder to track. Fortunately, most of the world's governments (at least for now) recognize that VPNs are just…
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VPNs have a mixed reputation, primarily because you can use the technology to hide your location and identity on the internet. Even the…
How to use your Apple Watch to precisely find your new AirTag
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Our review of the new AirTag went up yesterday, and that involved testing the new Precision Finding feature on Apple Watches. In the process, I found the setup to be confusing and counterintuitive, and was relieved to discover it wasn’t just me. If, like me, you’ve been trying to set up Precision Finding on your Apple…
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Our review of the new AirTag went up yesterday, and that involved testing the new Precision Finding feature on Apple Watches. In the…
Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year
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After celebrating its fifth anniversary earlier this month, the tough-as-nails survival Viking game Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year. Initially launched as a Steam Early Access game in 2021, Valheim lets you team up with up to nine other players online as you explore a procedurally generated open world inspired…
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After celebrating its fifth anniversary earlier this month, the tough-as-nails survival Viking game Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Switch 2 on June 3
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to the Switch 2 on June 3. The news was dropped at this morning's Nintendo Direct livestream. This is the second part of the FF7 remake-a-palooza. The first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, was released for Nintendo's console on January 22. Only a six month wait…
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to the Switch 2 on June 3. The news was dropped at this morning's Nintendo Direct livestream. This is…
Guerrilla reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC
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Horizon is one of PlayStation's biggest franchises at this point. Alongside Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, there are a bunch of spin-off games. Joining them is Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action game that original Horizon developer Guerrilla is making for PlayStation 5 and PC. We've known since…
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Horizon is one of PlayStation's biggest franchises at this point. Alongside Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, there are a bunch…
Crunchyroll to Launch Original Video Games Following Anime Streamer’s Price Hike (EXCLUSIVE)
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Anime media giant Crunchyroll is now developing original video game titles under its Crunchyroll Games banner. Full details on these games, which will be added to the Crunchyroll streamer as Crunchyroll Game Vault exclusives, will be announced later this year. Crunchyroll confirmed the titles are being made in…
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Anime media giant Crunchyroll is now developing original video game titles under its Crunchyroll Games banner. Full details on these games,…
Substack CEO informs users of a data breach
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The digital publishing platform Substack has told some of its users that their data was stolen in a security breach. The affected account holders had their email addresses and phone numbers scraped in a hack that occurred in October 2025. In an email posted on Bluesky, Substack CEO, Christ Best, said the company…
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The digital publishing platform Substack has told some of its users that their data was stolen in a security breach. The affected account…
Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle get Switch 2 release dates
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Todd Howard made a surprise appearance at the end of Thursday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to share updates about a few Bethesda Game Studios that are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year. The first of those is Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, which will hit the console on February 24.This version of Fallout 4…
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Todd Howard made a surprise appearance at the end of Thursday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to share updates about a few Bethesda Game…
Fandom Sets Twitter, Mozilla Vet Jay Sullivan as New CEO
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Fandom has appointed Jay Sullivan, a former executive at Mozilla, Groupon, Facebook and Twitter, as its new CEO. Sullivan joins following the exit of Perkins Miller from the top post at the the fan-community-driven media company last October. Launched in 2004, Fandom is best known for its wiki platform that attracts…
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Fandom has appointed Jay Sullivan, a former executive at Mozilla, Groupon, Facebook and Twitter, as its new CEO. Sullivan joins following…
Take-Two Pauses ‘Borderlands 4’ Nintendo Switch 2 Release; CEO Addresses Pulling ‘GTA Online’ User-Created Charlie Kirk Mission
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Take-Two Interactive revealed it is pausing development on its Nintendo Switch 2 edition of “Borderlands 4” in its latest quarterly earnings results Tuesday. The title’s Switch 2 release was removed from Take-Two’s chart of upcoming games (where it was previously listed as having a…
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Take-Two Interactive revealed it is pausing development on its Nintendo Switch 2 edition of “Borderlands 4” in its latest…
‘Battlefield 6’ Launch Drives Record Sales for Electronic Arts in Latest Quarterly Earnings
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Electronic Arts had a notably good October-December quarter thanks to the hugely popular “Battlefield 6.” According to EA’s latest earnings results, released Tuesday, preliminary sales figures for the quarter reach $3 billion, a year-over-year increase of 38%. EA says the majority of those net…
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Electronic Arts had a notably good October-December quarter thanks to the hugely popular “Battlefield 6.” According to…
‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon
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Grammy-winning pop star Chappell Roan will join “Fortnite Festival” as the next “Icon,” “Fortnite” maker Epic Games announced Tuesday. The “Red Wine Supernova” singer will appear as the headliner in Season 13 of the in-game event, which will kick off on Feb. 5. A self-professed “Fortnite”…
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Grammy-winning pop star Chappell Roan will join “Fortnite Festival” as the next “Icon,” “Fortnite” maker Epic Games…
Inside Video Game Giant Electronic Arts’ Multi-Year Deal With Stability AI: ‘One of My Biggest Worries Is That We Become Observers’
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Following Electronic Arts’ big go-private deal announcement last fall, the video game publisher made another splashy move: revealing a multi-year partnership with the James Cameron-backed Stability AI. A few months into the teamup, which also included “The Sims,” “Battlefield 6” and…
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Following Electronic Arts’ big go-private deal announcement last fall, the video game publisher made another splashy move: revealing…
‘Tecmo Bowl’ Movie in the Works From Tongal Based on Iconic ’80s Football Video Game (EXCLUSIVE)
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Tongal, a creator-driven studio and platform that worked on Pharrell Williams’ “Piece by Piece” movie, is developing a feature film based on Koei Tecmo’s classic ’80s football video game “Tecmo Bowl.” The studio, which has developed content for Netflix, The Lego Group, Pokemon,…
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Tongal, a creator-driven studio and platform that worked on Pharrell Williams’ “Piece by Piece” movie, is developing a feature…
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Company’s Best-Selling Console as Sales Top 17 Million Units
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Nintendo revealed its Nintendo Switch 2 console has sold more than 17 million units since release last June, and is on track to hit 19 million by the end of March. During that same period, the original Nintendo Switch has sold 3.25 million units, down 66% compared to the previous year. In its latest quarterly […]
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Nintendo revealed its Nintendo Switch 2 console has sold more than 17 million units since release last June, and is on track to hit 19…
Amazon Game Studios Chief Christoph Hartmann Exits Amid Strategy Shift
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Amazon Game Studios boss Christoph Hartmann is exiting his post as the tech giant shakes up its overall gaming strategy, Variety has learned. Hartmann, the co-founder of Take-Two Interactive publisher 2K Games, leaves amid Amazon’s choice to pivot away from its AAA PC and console game development and focus on…
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Amazon Game Studios boss Christoph Hartmann is exiting his post as the tech giant shakes up its overall gaming strategy, Variety has…