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Talk Talk musicians to reunite to celebrate ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th anniversary at one-off London gig

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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They will be joined by Ed Harcourt, Fyfe Dangerfield, Ride's Mark Gardener and members of Zero 7 and Turin Brakes The post Talk Talk musicians to reunite to celebrate ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th anniversary at one-off London gig appeared first on NME.

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They will be joined by Ed Harcourt, Fyfe Dangerfield, Ride's Mark Gardener and members of Zero 7 and Turin Brakes The post Talk Talk…

The RAM shortage could last years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sabrina Carpenter: “I don’t think pop music would exist if it wasn’t for the queer community”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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It comes after she used her platform at the 2025 MTV VMAs to celebrate and advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights The post Sabrina Carpenter: “I don’t think pop music would exist if it wasn’t for the queer community” appeared first on NME.

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It comes after she used her platform at the 2025 MTV VMAs to celebrate and advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights The post Sabrina Carpenter:…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cher again files for conservatorship over son Elijah following multiple arrests

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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She first made the application in 2023, citing "severe mental health and substance abuse issues” The post Cher again files for conservatorship over son Elijah following multiple arrests appeared first on NME.

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She first made the application in 2023, citing "severe mental health and substance abuse issues” The post Cher again files for…

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Evanescence announce new album ‘Sanctuary’ with dramatic single ‘Who Will You Follow’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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The band's first record in five years will be out on June 5 The post Evanescence announce new album ‘Sanctuary’ with dramatic single ‘Who Will You Follow’ appeared first on NME.

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The band's first record in five years will be out on June 5 The post Evanescence announce new album ‘Sanctuary’ with dramatic…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Box Office: ‘Super Mario,’ ‘Hail Mary’ Rule Over Lee Cronin’s Horror Pic ‘The Mummy’

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

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The reimagining of Universal's all-audience blockbuster is opening to an estimated $12.5 million for a third-place finish domestically. New offerings at the specialty box office include Anne Hathaway's 'Mother Mary.'

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The reimagining of Universal's all-audience blockbuster is opening to an estimated $12.5 million for a third-place finish domestically. New…

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Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Netflix documentary reportedly scrapped after claims of physical altercation between the two

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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The director of the project has responded: “And there goes the last year of work” The post Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Netflix documentary reportedly scrapped after claims of physical altercation between the two appeared first on NME.

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The director of the project has responded: “And there goes the last year of work” The post Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Netflix…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

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

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

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

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Ice Spice makes light of viral McDonald’s fight video: “This wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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CCTV footage shows the Bronx rapper getting in an altercation with a member of the public while sitting in a McDonald's in Hollywood The post Ice Spice makes light of viral McDonald’s fight video: “This wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s” appeared first on NME.

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CCTV footage shows the Bronx rapper getting in an altercation with a member of the public while sitting in a McDonald's in Hollywood The…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheap stuff that doesn’t suck, take 3

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

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

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

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Watch Muse’s Matt Bellamy make surprise appearance during Anyma’s Coachella set

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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They performed an unreleased song titled 'Carrier Of Souls' The post Watch Muse’s Matt Bellamy make surprise appearance during Anyma’s Coachella set appeared first on NME.

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They performed an unreleased song titled 'Carrier Of Souls' The post Watch Muse’s Matt Bellamy make surprise appearance during…

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

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

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

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

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Every song on the ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ soundtrack

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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The new Apple TV comedy drama series stars Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer The post Every song on the ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.

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The new Apple TV comedy drama series stars Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer The post Every song on the ‘Margo’s Got…

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

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

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

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

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Why isn’t Supriya Ganesh’s Dr. Samira Mohan returning for ‘The Pitt’ season three?

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-04-18

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HBO have confirmed the show is returning, but without one of its most beloved characters The post Why isn’t Supriya Ganesh’s Dr. Samira Mohan returning for ‘The Pitt’ season three?  appeared first on NME.

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HBO have confirmed the show is returning, but without one of its most beloved characters The post Why isn’t Supriya Ganesh’s Dr. Samira…

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

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

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

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

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Long Before Friendslop, Portal 2 Made Co-Op Cool

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

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

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

There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation

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

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With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill. I could have dabbled more with Slay the Spire II, but I already know that's a game I'll […]

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With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super…

The AI apps are coming for your PC

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

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me your Coachella fits, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about restaurant bread and GLP-1s and Lenny Rachitsky and…

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, send me…

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

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

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

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

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Where To Find Every Mini Cabin Figure In Pragmata

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

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

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

6LACK Shares New Single ‘Sunday Again’ Featuring 2 Chainz

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-04-18

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The track features additional vocal contributions from Serayah, Jordan Ward and Dos Dias, among others.

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The track features additional vocal contributions from Serayah, Jordan Ward and Dos Dias, among others.

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Pragmata Ever Mini Cabin Location Guide

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

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

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

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Pragmata: All Outfits And How To Unlock Them

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-17

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Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company. OpenAI has been shifting its priorities as part of an effort to avoid "side quests," and Peebles' departure is just one of many recent changes as the company…

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Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is…

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The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTube

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

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

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

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-17

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Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's just the latest service to embrace the orb. World, which was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, initially tested Tinder verification using its facial scanning orbs…

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Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app -…

‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast: Meet the New Stars (and Two Returning Faces) in Red Suits

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

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With the Fox series reimagining of the classic lifeguard drama in production, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the influencer-heavy cast heading to Venice Beach.

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With the Fox series reimagining of the classic lifeguard drama in production, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the influencer-heavy cast…

Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-17

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The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a "RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY" full of "Leftwing nut jobs" and a menace to national security. But some of the ice may reportedly be melting between the two, thanks to Anthropic's buzzy new…

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The Trump administration has spent nearly two months fighting with AI company Anthropic. It's dubbed the company a "RADICAL LEFT, WOKE…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She Broke Barriers as a Production CEO in the Middle East. Then She Had to Evacuate the Region

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

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Nancy Paton, a producer and director based in Abu Dhabi, describes how the production landscape has changed drastically in the Mid East over the past decade — and why the current war threatens to upend that progress.

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Nancy Paton, a producer and director based in Abu Dhabi, describes how the production landscape has changed drastically in the Mid East…

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-04-17

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Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially monetizable: How well will BTS's new song perform this week? How hot will Los Angeles get? Will Donald Trump be impeached? Users can wager on all of that and, on some platforms, more gruesome and violent…

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Prediction market exchanges have created an environment where just about any piece of information is potentially monetizable: How well will…

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

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

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

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

Man Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay Considers Guilty Plea: Report

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

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Prosecutors are also asking the Court of Appeals to overturn the acquittal of another man accused of killing the pioneering DJ

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Prosecutors are also asking the Court of Appeals to overturn the acquittal of another man accused of killing the pioneering DJ

Horror Highlights from the 2026 Overlook Film Festival

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

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The horror-centric fest featured a mix of big releases, streaming offerings and hidden gems looking for distribution.

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The horror-centric fest featured a mix of big releases, streaming offerings and hidden gems looking for distribution.

D4vd Arrested After a Seven-Month Investigation: How We Got Here

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

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Months of secretive hearings and speculation culminated with the arrest of the singer in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas

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Months of secretive hearings and speculation culminated with the arrest of the singer in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas

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Epic Keeps Making Fortnite Crew Less And Less Valuable

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

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

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

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Please Give My Decades-Old Pokemon Something Fun To Do

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why Sundance Winner ‘Ricky’ Is Self-Distributing: “We Refuse for You Not to See It”

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

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Star Sheryl Lee Ralph says “people didn’t know if they wanted to touch this subject.” This led the filmmakers behind this wrenching drama to take matters into their own hands — and set a new model for indie distribution.

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Star Sheryl Lee Ralph says “people didn’t know if they wanted to touch this subject.” This led the filmmakers behind this wrenching drama…

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The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

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

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The year has gotten off to a flying start, and looking ahead, there are many highly anticipated games coming in 2026. How well will they score when they arrive? That remains to be seen, but, as in previous years, we'll keep track of all the games that hit a review score of at least 8 and list them below. That doesn't…

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The year has gotten off to a flying start, and looking ahead, there are many highly anticipated games coming in 2026. How well will they…

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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New K-Pop Demon Hunters, Marvel, DC, And Star Wars Hot Toys Figures Are Up For Preorder

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

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We're living in a golden age of collectible figures right now, thanks to the rise of high-end sixth-scale figures that look incredibly realistic. Whether you're looking to build your very own Marvel Cinematic Universe or you want to celebrate a pop-culture icon, there's likely a figure out there just waiting to be…

Why it matters

We're living in a golden age of collectible figures right now, thanks to the rise of high-end sixth-scale figures that look incredibly…

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Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages

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

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

Why it matters

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

Jill Biden Tried to Win a Role on ‘Heated Rivalry’ — But She Was Outbid

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

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While attending the Live from the NYC LGBT Center Gala as a surprise guest the former First Lady reportedly bid $35,000 for a walk on role in the hit series.

Why it matters

While attending the Live from the NYC LGBT Center Gala as a surprise guest the former First Lady reportedly bid $35,000 for a walk on role…

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Anthropic now has a design assistant too

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Roblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with Nevada

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Donut Lab's battery claims reportedly subject of whistleblower complaint

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

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

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Engadget Podcast: Allbirds goes from shoes to AI

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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PSA: Stop using your Casely Power Pods wireless charger immediately

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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

Why it matters

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

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Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Blackmagic Camera for iOS now has a companion Watch app

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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

Why it matters

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

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Blizzard just made Overwatch’s best mode much worse

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-16

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

Why it matters

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

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Canva starts previewing a more powerful version of its AI assistant

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Spotify debuts a new UI just for tablets

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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

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

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

Why it matters

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

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YouTube now lets you hide Shorts

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Opera adds Browser Connector for integrating AI chatbots

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

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

Why it matters

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

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Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to 'nudify' apps

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

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Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies barring such content. Nearly three months later, such apps are not only still available, but being actively promoted on the iOS App Store and Google Play, according to a new…

Why it matters

Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies…

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Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-15

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Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has ready its first response. The newly announced "Microsoft College Offer" is a bundle of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, custom Xbox controller and discounted…

Why it matters

Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has…

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Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopoly

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-15

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Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, has been determined to be a monopoly. A federal jury handed down its decision today that the company violated federal and state antitrust rules. This finding won't surprise anyone who has used Ticketmaster and been sticker-shocked by their final bill. However,…

Why it matters

Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, has been determined to be a monopoly. A federal jury handed down its decision today…

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PlayStation Plus April catalog adds include Horizon Remastered, Squirrel with a Gun and Frank Stone

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-15

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For PlayStation Plus subscribers, April is going to be a little bit spooky, a tad sporty and extra squirrelly. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium players will get access to The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone…

Why it matters

For PlayStation Plus subscribers, April is going to be a little bit spooky, a tad sporty and extra squirrelly. PlayStation Plus Extra and…

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There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-04-15

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A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. These results were published in a paper called "AI assistance reduces persistence and hurts independent performance" which kind of tells you everything you need to…

Why it matters

A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word,…

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-13

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-13

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-10

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-10

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

Why it matters

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

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

Other variety.com · 2026-04-09

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

Why it matters

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