Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time…’ Snags Second Week at No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart
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The new record is Styles' third chart-topper in the U.K.
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The new record is Styles' third chart-topper in the U.K.
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Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Storms Back to No. 1 on U.K. Singles Chart
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The track has knocked Harry Styles’ "American Girls" from its perch.
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The track has knocked Harry Styles’ "American Girls" from its perch.
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
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Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. Once again, we're waiting for a response. It's been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what they claimed was the T1 Phone, and in the […]
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Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's…
Country Music Hall of Fame Names Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet & The Stanley Brothers as 2026 Inductees
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This year's inductees were revealed during a press conference on March 20.
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This year's inductees were revealed during a press conference on March 20.
Sylvester Stallone, Gina Carano, Stephen King, More Remember Chuck Norris: “All American in Every Way”
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The martial arts champion-turned-actor, who died Thursday at the age of 86, was also mourned by a number of political figures.
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The martial arts champion-turned-actor, who died Thursday at the age of 86, was also mourned by a number of political figures.
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Rockets to Gravity-Defying $12M in Previews
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Phil Lord and Chris Miller's space epic — starring Ryan Gosling — is shaping up to be a big win for Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical ambitions.
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Phil Lord and Chris Miller's space epic — starring Ryan Gosling — is shaping up to be a big win for Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical…
Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
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Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event your phone dies while you’re out and about. If you don’t own one already, Anker’s MagGo Power Bank (10K) is down to $71.99 (nearly $20 off) at Amazon in the lead-up […]
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Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event your phone dies while you’re…
ABC Faces $30 Million-Plus Loss From Scrapped ‘Bachelorette’ Season
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The show was pulled after video surfaced of a domestic violence incident involving star Taylor Frankie Paul.
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The show was pulled after video surfaced of a domestic violence incident involving star Taylor Frankie Paul.
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Cast Raised Concerns About Taylor Frankie Paul to ABC Executives Two Weeks Ago
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In a March 7 Zoom meeting, the stars of the Hulu reality series were informed by executives that filming on the fifth season was being halted amid an investigation into a February domestic incident between Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
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In a March 7 Zoom meeting, the stars of the Hulu reality series were informed by executives that filming on the fifth season was being…
Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU
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Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement. The regulation also covers the Joy-Con 2 controllers, so they are…
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Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with…
‘Fortnite’ confirms 15th anniversary ‘Game Of Thrones’ collaboration
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Winter is coming to the battle royale The post ‘Fortnite’ confirms 15th anniversary ‘Game Of Thrones’ collaboration appeared first on NME.
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Winter is coming to the battle royale The post ‘Fortnite’ confirms 15th anniversary ‘Game Of Thrones’ collaboration…
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome
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Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous reports. The upcoming adaptation, then, will return to the setting of 2010’s Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, although the latter’s story took place more than 1,000 years after the…
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Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous…
‘The Last Critic’ Review: Legendary Critic Robert Christgau Gets a Generous Homage in a Doc Revisiting Six Decades Chronicling the Best and Worst in Music
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The 83-year-old, who covered everything from folk to punk to early hip-hop, reflects on more than half a century churning out music reviews with flair and savoir faire.
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The 83-year-old, who covered everything from folk to punk to early hip-hop, reflects on more than half a century churning out music reviews…
Which Song on BTS’ New Album ‘ARIRANG’ Is Your Favorite? Vote!
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The long-awaited full-length features 14 tracks.
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The long-awaited full-length features 14 tracks.
BTS Suit Up For Slick New Promo Videos Ahead of Netflix ‘BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG’ Special
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The concert special celebrating the band's just-released 10th studio album will air on the streamer on Saturday (March 21) at 7 a.m. ET
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The concert special celebrating the band's just-released 10th studio album will air on the streamer on Saturday (March 21) at 7 a.m. ET
By Giving Players A Choice, Assassin's Creed Shadows Undermined Its Best Idea
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its 1-year anniversary today, March 20. Below, we look back at how its dual protagonists could have made an even more meaningful impact.It's been a year since Assassin's Creed Shadows launched, and I'm still thinking about it. My opinion on what the game is remains largely…
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its 1-year anniversary today, March 20. Below, we look back at how its dual protagonists could have…
Marathon's Cryo Archive Endgame Map Is Live, But You May Not Be Ready
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Stand by, Runners, because Marathon is about to get even more challenging. Today marks the launch of Cryo Archive, the game's fourth map, and one that will include endgame activities and loot.Since Marathon launched on March 5, players have been working to solve an alternate-reality game that has sent them looking for…
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Stand by, Runners, because Marathon is about to get even more challenging. Today marks the launch of Cryo Archive, the game's fourth map,…
Denis Villeneuve Had a New Imax Lens Hand-Crafted Specifically for ‘Dune: Part Three’ (Exclusive)
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For the epic conclusion to Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy, Atlas Lens made a custom anamorphic lens designed to capture his visual aesthetic and signature flares.
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For the epic conclusion to Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy, Atlas Lens made a custom anamorphic lens designed to capture his visual aesthetic…
CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso’s ‘Free Spirits’ Album & 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!
Myles Smith Announces Debut Album, Sets Sights on U.K. & Ireland Arena Run
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The dates are part of a wider global tour for summer and fall 2026.
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The dates are part of a wider global tour for summer and fall 2026.
Fans are remembering Chuck Norris’ most legendary moments after screen icon’s death
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“Legends like Chuck Norris don’t really fade… their impact just keeps echoing through generations” The post Fans are remembering Chuck Norris’ most legendary moments after screen icon’s death appeared first on NME.
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“Legends like Chuck Norris don’t really fade… their impact just keeps echoing through generations” The post Fans are remembering Chuck…
How A Failed Multiplayer Game Just Set The Standard For All Live-Service Games
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FBC: Firebreak bombed. The multiplayer spin-off of Remedy's hit game Control, which imagines players as squads of gun-toting supernatural janitors meant to clean up the messes inside its eerie and magical setting, did not find the audience that the original game did. If the readily available Steam charts are any…
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FBC: Firebreak bombed. The multiplayer spin-off of Remedy's hit game Control, which imagines players as squads of gun-toting supernatural…
20 Questions With Jeff Mills: ‘The Idea That Technology Will Make You Better In Electronic Music — I’m Not So Sure’
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2026 marks the 30-year anniversary of the techno wizard's genre blueprint Live at the Liquid Room, Tokyo.
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2026 marks the 30-year anniversary of the techno wizard's genre blueprint Live at the Liquid Room, Tokyo.
RM Is ‘Still Figuring Out’ How to Be a Good Leader for BTS: ‘I Sometimes Put Too Much Weight on Myself’
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"At the same time, I feel like I’m just one of the members," the star told Zane Lowe.
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"At the same time, I feel like I’m just one of the members," the star told Zane Lowe.
Netflix Reveals Next Live Roast Target: Kevin Hart
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The comedian will be the focus of the first Netflix roast since Tom Brady.
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The comedian will be the focus of the first Netflix roast since Tom Brady.
Foo Fighters say they “made a decision that it was best for all parties” ahead of Josh Freese sacking, and discuss William Goldsmith’s exit
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“We could have handled the whole thing better. It left a bad taste,” said Pat Smear of Goldsmith’s departure in 1997 The post Foo Fighters say they “made a decision that it was best for all parties” ahead of Josh Freese sacking, and discuss William Goldsmith’s exit appeared first on NME.
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“We could have handled the whole thing better. It left a bad taste,” said Pat Smear of Goldsmith’s departure in 1997 The post Foo Fighters…
When Reality TV Goes Too Far
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A leaked video of a domestic dispute involving ‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul prompted ABC to cancel her season of 'The Bachelorette' days before it was set to air. The shocking footage — and other recent reality scandals — reignite a conversation about the ethics of the genre.
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A leaked video of a domestic dispute involving ‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul prompted ABC to cancel her season of 'The…
Diablo 4's Constant Changes Make It "Really Hard For Players To Keep Up With," Blizzard Says
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Blizzard is aware it's hard to keep up with Diablo 4 when it receives foundational changes regularly, but that doesn't mean it's going to let "obsolete" parts of the game live on without being reworked or fixed.Diablo 4 has been in a near-constant state of change since release in 2023, with major updates significantly…
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Blizzard is aware it's hard to keep up with Diablo 4 when it receives foundational changes regularly, but that doesn't mean it's going to…
Davis Guggenheim’s Concordia Studio Sets Roster of 2026 Filmmaker Fellows
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The fellows are Elizabeth Ai, Sue Ding, Julian Brave NoiseCat and Alejandra Vasquez, filmmakers singled out based on their “creative drive, cultural ambition and proven ability to tell stories that must be told.”
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The fellows are Elizabeth Ai, Sue Ding, Julian Brave NoiseCat and Alejandra Vasquez, filmmakers singled out based on their “creative drive,…
How to Watch 2026 NCAA Men’s March Madness: UCF Knights vs. UCLA Bruins Live Online With Sling TV
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Here's the most affordable way to livestream college hoops action in March.
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Here's the most affordable way to livestream college hoops action in March.
Ella Bruccoleri on Making an Austen Heroine Out of Mary Bennet in ‘The Other Bennet Sister’: “I Think It’s Quite an Affirming Watch”
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The 'Call the Midwife' star opens up about the responsibility of being number one on the call sheet and why this BBC-BritBox series is more than just a romance: "I think it's a love story between Mary and herself."
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The 'Call the Midwife' star opens up about the responsibility of being number one on the call sheet and why this BBC-BritBox series is more…
Crimson Desert Wrestling Moves Are The Cream Of The Crop
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Watch out, watch out, watch out! RKO, Izuna Drop, Giant Wwing, Frog Splash—these wrestling moves in Crimson Desert are sick! What's your favorite wrestling move?
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Watch out, watch out, watch out! RKO, Izuna Drop, Giant Wwing, Frog Splash—these wrestling moves in Crimson Desert are sick! What's your…
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Review: Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan Battle as Wayward Father and Son in Netflix’s Frothy Sequel Film
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Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson join the feature-length follow-up to the long-running TV series about a damaged gang boss.
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Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson join the feature-length follow-up to the long-running TV series about a damaged gang boss.
As Sony Mulls Its PC Games Business, Death Stranding 2 Looks To Be A Hit
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Almost a year after it first launched for PS5, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has landed on PC, and so far, it's doing pretty well. At the time of writing, the game has reached 55,444 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the peak player counts of the first game (32,515) and its Director's Cut edition (22,080).That…
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Almost a year after it first launched for PS5, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has landed on PC, and so far, it's doing pretty well. At the…
Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two
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It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and threatening life on Earth. That same mysterious force, dubbed the Astrophage, also destroyed every nearby star — except one. Our only hope is to visit that solar system and figure out what…
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It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and…
Five reasons Sziget should be your European festival escape this summer
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Go wild on The Island Of Freedom this August The post Five reasons Sziget should be your European festival escape this summer appeared first on NME.
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Go wild on The Island Of Freedom this August The post Five reasons Sziget should be your European festival escape this summer appeared…
Latto Reveals Pregnancy With First Baby on ‘Big Mama’ Album Cover: ‘Thank You God’
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The news comes a few months after the rapper confirmed her relationship with 21 Savage.
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The news comes a few months after the rapper confirmed her relationship with 21 Savage.
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
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Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether it’s necessary to drop everything and go to the door. They can provide peace of mind, too, particularly if you’re heading out […]
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Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you…
Pete from OAP rap duo Pete & Bas passes out while hanging from ceiling in harness at Chicago gig
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"I was pronounced dead on stage," he joked from his hospital bed The post Pete from OAP rap duo Pete & Bas passes out while hanging from ceiling in harness at Chicago gig appeared first on NME.
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"I was pronounced dead on stage," he joked from his hospital bed The post Pete from OAP rap duo Pete & Bas passes out while hanging…
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
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XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom's beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist Pro 27 is available starting today for $1,899.99, providing a 4K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and extreme color accuracy,…
Why it matters
XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom's beloved Cintiq Pro series,…
Kirsten Dunst, Who Wanted To Be In A Minecraft Movie 2, Is Now In A Minecraft Movie 2 In A Key Role
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Kirsten Dunst is joining the cast of A Minecraft Movie 2, and this comes not long after she said she wanted to be in the movie because her kids enjoyed the first one and she likes money.Deadline, which confirmed Dunst's casting, said Dunst will play the key role of Alex. The character was teased at the end of the…
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Kirsten Dunst is joining the cast of A Minecraft Movie 2, and this comes not long after she said she wanted to be in the movie because her…
Slay The Spire 2 Is Becoming A Little Less Scary, But Players Are Unhappy With Patch's Nerfs
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Mega Crit released the patch notes for v0.100.0, the first major post early-access launch update for Slay the Spire 2, as it enters testing on the game's beta branch. One of its most notable additions is a Phobia Mode toggle, which lets players adjust the art of things in Slay the Spire 2 that people are more likely…
Why it matters
Mega Crit released the patch notes for v0.100.0, the first major post early-access launch update for Slay the Spire 2, as it enters testing…
Witcher, Cyberpunk Dev Has An Unannounced Project Releasing Somewhat Soon
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The Witcher and Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt has teased that it has an unannounced game in the works that is set to release somewhat soon.As part of CD Projekt's latest earnings report, the developer said it plans to "publish one of the heretofore unannounced gaming projects" at some point "in the coming…
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The Witcher and Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt has teased that it has an unannounced game in the works that is set to release somewhat…
Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review: A more elegant solution
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Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy battery pack. That one was simple and effective, but it felt a bit crude because it wasn't much more than a basic travel pouch with a generic power cell tossed inside. Now, Belkin is…
Why it matters
Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy…
The Elder Scrolls 6 Isn't Being Rushed, And Bethesda Seems Fine With It
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Eight years have passed since The Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced, and fans of Bethesda's fantasy franchise might be in for a very long wait. In a new interview, Bethesda's Todd Howard said that the company is in no rush to make the game, partly due to being in a position where it doesn't need to make it yet.…
Why it matters
Eight years have passed since The Elder Scrolls 6 was first announced, and fans of Bethesda's fantasy franchise might be in for a very long…
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
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Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known for its steam-infused toasters, has released a travel-friendly alarm clock simply called The Clock. Its minimalist dial is reminiscent of Braun's iconic alarm clocks but goes one…
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Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known…
Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines
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Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google's trustworthy "10 blue links" search experience and its unspoken promise: The website you click is the website you get. Now, Google is beginning to replace news headlines in its search results with ones that…
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Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. People loved Google's trustworthy "10 blue links"…
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa
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Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a Reuters report, the mysterious phone is internally codenamed "Transformer" and is being developed by the company’s devices and services unit. There isn’t a whole lot to go on right now, but it…
Why it matters
Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a…
Crimson Desert Looking Like Crap On Your PS5? Here's How To Fix It
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Pearl Abyss's new open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert has enjoyed a fairly positive reception, with one major caveat: Some PlayStation 5 users are saying the game looks really, really bad on Sony's current-gen console. Specifically, these players complain of blurry graphics that make it hard to enjoy the…
Why it matters
Pearl Abyss's new open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert has enjoyed a fairly positive reception, with one major caveat: Some…
Chuck Norris, “martial artist, actor and symbol of strength”, dies aged 86
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"To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family" The post Chuck Norris, “martial artist, actor and symbol of strength”, dies aged 86 appeared first on NME.
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"To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family" The post Chuck…
Chuck Norris, Walloping Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86
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The martial arts master also was a big-screen action hero in 'Lone Wolf McQuade,' 'Missing in Action,' 'The Delta Force' and more.
Why it matters
The martial arts master also was a big-screen action hero in 'Lone Wolf McQuade,' 'Missing in Action,' 'The Delta Force' and more.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Grounds Its Open World In Reality Without Spoiling The Fun
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, March 20, 2025. Below, we look back at how its immersive and sometimes unfriendly open world makes it feel real.We're so awash in open-world video games that they can all start to feel very similar, like theme parks waiting for you to activate the…
Why it matters
Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, March 20, 2025. Below, we look back at how its immersive and…
Much ado about protein
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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. Opt in for Optimizer here. Wellness crazes come and go, but protein is forever. At least that's how it feels as the…
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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…
“I said hey”: 4 Non Blondes to return with first UK gig in 30 years
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They are also working on the long-awaited follow-up to 1992 debut album ‘Bigger, Better, Faster, More!’ The post “I said hey”: 4 Non Blondes to return with first UK gig in 30 years appeared first on NME.
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They are also working on the long-awaited follow-up to 1992 debut album ‘Bigger, Better, Faster, More!’ The post “I said hey”:…
John Lithgow Says He Almost Backed Out of Playing Dumbledore in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Over J.K. Rowling Backlash
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"Every interview I will ever do for the rest of my life, this will come up," he said about navigating Rowling's controversial views on trans people.
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"Every interview I will ever do for the rest of my life, this will come up," he said about navigating Rowling's controversial views on…
Marvel Rivals Battle Pass Season 7 - All Skins, Emotes, And Other Rewards
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Marvel Rivals Season 7 has arrived, adding a new Strategist to the roster--White Fox--alongside a brand-new battle pass. White Fox isn't a hero most players will be familiar with right away, but that's something NetEase wants from some of its deeper cut roster additions.On top of the new hero, Season 7 adds a new…
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Marvel Rivals Season 7 has arrived, adding a new Strategist to the roster--White Fox--alongside a brand-new battle pass. White Fox isn't a…
Amazon is making an Alexa phone
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Over 10 years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named "Transformer," will center around Amazon's AI assistant, but Alexa won't "necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone."…
Why it matters
Over 10 years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa.…
Ryan Gosling Keeps Going On About Angry Birds Movie Killing Chances For Sequel To His 2016 Comedy
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2016's The Nice Guys starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, from Iron Man 3 director Shane Black, got solid reviews and was generally enjoyed by fans. People wanted to see a sequel, but it never happened. Why? Gosling said recently that, although The Nice Guys would go on to make more than $71 million worldwide…
Why it matters
2016's The Nice Guys starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, from Iron Man 3 director Shane Black, got solid reviews and was generally…
Drew Goddard Knew There Was Only Ever the Pricey Version of ‘Project Hail Mary’
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"We're trying to film the universe," says the Oscar-nominated screenwriter, who digs into the Ryan Gosling space epic, the longevity of his top-rated TV series 'High Potential' and the epiphany he had making 'The Good Place.'
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"We're trying to film the universe," says the Oscar-nominated screenwriter, who digs into the Ryan Gosling space epic, the longevity of his…
Sanrio to Launch ‘Personalized’ Digital Experiences in New Pact With AI Avatar Company Genies (EXCLUSIVE)
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Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch “personalized” digital experiences for fans. The first of these projects will feature the character gudetama, “whose humor and relatable personality have resonated strongly with Gen Z…
Why it matters
Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch…
Why people really hate AI
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There's a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes are hunting for places to deploy AI and can't stop talking about how this new technology will change everything. But when you ask people about AI, the consistent response is: no…
Why it matters
There's a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes…
Is Jeff Kaplan's The Legend Of California Coming To PS5 Or Xbox? Here's What We Know
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The Legend of California is a new project from former Overwatch director and Blizzard veteran Jeff Kaplan that gives off Rust and Red Dead Redemption vibes (but don't call it a survival game). So far, it's been confirmed for PC, with its first alpha test starting soon. But could The Legend of California ever come to…
Why it matters
The Legend of California is a new project from former Overwatch director and Blizzard veteran Jeff Kaplan that gives off Rust and Red Dead…
Mike White Says His ‘Survivor 50’ Run Helped Him Plan ‘White Lotus’ Season 4
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The 'White Lotus' creator and newly eliminated 'Survivor' player says his time on the landmark 50th season — which ended in a shocking blindside — was "a great reset" before plotting the next season of his hit HBO series.
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The 'White Lotus' creator and newly eliminated 'Survivor' player says his time on the landmark 50th season — which ended in a shocking…
‘Crimson Desert’ launches to mixed reviews: “Some of the worst controls in modern gaming”
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The ambitious open-world game has been praised for its scope and attention to detail but others aren't impressed The post ‘Crimson Desert’ launches to mixed reviews: “Some of the worst controls in modern gaming” appeared first on NME.
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The ambitious open-world game has been praised for its scope and attention to detail but others aren't impressed The post ‘Crimson Desert’…
‘The Pitt’ fans divided over new episode tackling ICE: “Healthcare is political”
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The latest episode featured immigration agents bringing someone in for care The post ‘The Pitt’ fans divided over new episode tackling ICE: “Healthcare is political” appeared first on NME.
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The latest episode featured immigration agents bringing someone in for care The post ‘The Pitt’ fans divided over new episode tackling ICE:…
Dave Grohl “had to turn everything off” after public admission of infidelity: “I’ve been in therapy six days a week for 70 weeks”
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The Foo Fighters frontman said he "needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself" The post Dave Grohl “had to turn everything off” after public admission of infidelity: “I’ve been in therapy six days a week for 70 weeks” appeared first on NME.
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The Foo Fighters frontman said he "needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself" The post Dave Grohl “had to turn…
‘R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead’ Sequel Movie Set for October Release (Exclusive)
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Tubi will launch director Jem Garrard's follow-up in the franchise that is inspired by author Stine's 'The Haunting Hour.'
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Tubi will launch director Jem Garrard's follow-up in the franchise that is inspired by author Stine's 'The Haunting Hour.'
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals
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If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which kicks off at 3:01AM ET on March 25th and runs through 2:59AM ET on April 1st. Some early deals have already begun (we’re compiling them here), but we’ll also be highlighting…
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If you’re looking for the best time to get a deal this spring, it might very well be during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which…
ByteDance is selling its Moonton game unit to Savvy Games for a cool $6 billion
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Following discussions first reported on earlier this year, ByteDance has agreed to sell its games unit Moonton to Savvy Games Group for $6 billion. Moonton is known for mobile titles popular in Asia like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which has been downloaded 1.5 billion times. The transaction is set to be finalized in…
Why it matters
Following discussions first reported on earlier this year, ByteDance has agreed to sell its games unit Moonton to Savvy Games Group for $6…
Engadget Podcast: Why does everyone hate NVIDIA's DLSS 5 AI upscaling?
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NVIDIA started an online firestorm this week when it announced DLSS 5 at its GTC conference. The company claims it's meant to deliver "photorealistic" lighting and materials in games by using neural processing. But it differs considerably from previous versions of DLSS, which were focused on using machine learning to…
Why it matters
NVIDIA started an online firestorm this week when it announced DLSS 5 at its GTC conference. The company claims it's meant to deliver…
How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season
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If you're like me, you've absolutely had enough of winter and you're hoping warm weather is right around the corner. When it's finally more enjoyable to spend time outside, you're likely going to be cooking on the grill, so now is a great time to give everything a deep clean to prepare for your upcoming culinary…
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If you're like me, you've absolutely had enough of winter and you're hoping warm weather is right around the corner. When it's finally more…
Blue Origin also wants to put AI data centers in space
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Blue Origin has revealed its plans for an orbital AI data center system in a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The company has asked the agency for permission to deploy 51,600 satellites, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and SpaceNews. Called Project Sunrise, the initiative aims to launch…
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Blue Origin has revealed its plans for an orbital AI data center system in a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission. The…
In ‘Homesick,’ a Director Explores Belonging as an Adoptee From Korea and Breaks the Silence About the Dark Sides of Living in “a Random Family”
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Taekyung Tanja Inwol discusses her second feature documentary, which premiered at CPH:DOX, the challenges of being both filmmaker and protagonist, and her unusual but memorable visual choices.
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Taekyung Tanja Inwol discusses her second feature documentary, which premiered at CPH:DOX, the challenges of being both filmmaker and…
Dave Grohl Addresses Infidelity, Says He Goes to Therapy ‘Six Days a Week’
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"I wound up in a place that I needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself," the musician said in a new interview
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"I wound up in a place that I needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself," the musician said in a new interview
Is It a Film? Is It a Book? No, It’s a Live Cinema Experience, and It’s Called ‘Burden of Other People’s Dreams: Chapter One – Ganymede’
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You likely know writer-director Joe Bini as an editor for films by the likes of Werner Herzog and Andrea Arnold. THR talked to him about bringing something very different to CPH:DOX in Copenhagen.
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You likely know writer-director Joe Bini as an editor for films by the likes of Werner Herzog and Andrea Arnold. THR talked to him about…
Niall Horan Recalls Electric Connection on Single ‘Dinner Party’
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The singer previously shared that the song is about the night he met his long-time girlfriend
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The singer previously shared that the song is about the night he met his long-time girlfriend
Latto Announces Pregnancy on Cover for New Album ‘Big Mama’
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The rapper also shared the LP's debut single, "Business & Personal"
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The rapper also shared the LP's debut single, "Business & Personal"
BTS’ New Album, ‘Arirang,’ Is Finally Here
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Five and a half years in the making, the South Korean firebrand’s record is just the beginning of a big year for the group
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Five and a half years in the making, the South Korean firebrand’s record is just the beginning of a big year for the group
‘Mr. Burton’ Review: Harry Lawtey Plays Richard Burton in a Poignant Drama About the Actor and His Adoptive Father
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Toby Jones plays Philip Burton, who adopted the celebrated thespian and mentored him, in this film directed by Marc Evans.
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Toby Jones plays Philip Burton, who adopted the celebrated thespian and mentored him, in this film directed by Marc Evans.
OpenAI is putting ChatGPT, its browser and code generator into one desktop app
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OpenAI is developing a “super app” for desktop that unifies ChatGPT, its browser and its Codex app, according to the Wall Street Journal and CNBC. A company spokesperson told the publications that OpenAI Chief of Applications Fidji Simo will lead the application revamp with assistance from OpenAI President Greg…
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OpenAI is developing a “super app” for desktop that unifies ChatGPT, its browser and its Codex app, according to the Wall Street Journal…
Live Nation CEO Grilled on ‘Outrageous’ Fees and ‘Robbing’ Fans ‘Blind’
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While testifying, Michael Rapino pushed back on claims that he oversees a live entertainment industry monopoly, insisting his company was just trying to "build a better mousetrap"
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While testifying, Michael Rapino pushed back on claims that he oversees a live entertainment industry monopoly, insisting his company was…
Alphabet no longer has a controlling stake in its life sciences business Verily
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Alphabet's life sciences business Verily is restructuring and raising money as a new corporate entity. Verily announced that with its $300 million investment round, it will change from an LLC to a corporation and rename itself Verily Health Inc. As a result, Alphabet now has a minority stake rather than a controlling…
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Alphabet's life sciences business Verily is restructuring and raising money as a new corporate entity. Verily announced that with its $300…
States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator
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California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York are leading a group of 20 other states in suing the US Environmental Protection Agency for renouncing its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, The New York Times reports. The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that…
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California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York are leading a group of 20 other states in suing the US Environmental Protection Agency…
Amazon acquires autonomous robotics startup Rivr
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Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup focused on autonomous robotics. Rivr is based in Zurich and was valued at $110 million in a funding round from August 2024, which both Amazon and its CEO's Bezos Expeditions participated in. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Rivr's robots have four legs…
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Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup focused on autonomous robotics. Rivr is based in Zurich and was valued at $110 million in a funding…
DoorDash will start paying gig workers for creating content to train AI models
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DoorDash has launched a new option for its gig economy workers to earn some extra cash. The delivery service introduced Tasks, which it describes as "short activities Dashers can complete between deliveries or in their own time." It gives taking pictures of restaurant dishes or recording video of unscripted…
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DoorDash has launched a new option for its gig economy workers to earn some extra cash. The delivery service introduced Tasks, which it…
Google is reportedly testing a Gemini app for Mac
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Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reports. The app would bring the AI assistant to uncharted territory, and in more direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, both of which offer standalone Mac apps.Gemini remains accessible through the web, and it sounds like the…
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Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reports. The app would bring the AI assistant to uncharted territory,…
Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Streaming Services of $8 Million With AI-Generated Songs
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Mike Smith agreed to return the money he was paid in royalties as he awaits sentencing
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Mike Smith agreed to return the money he was paid in royalties as he awaits sentencing
Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process
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Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally planned to require all developers to be "verified" to distribute on Android, but softened its stance in…
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Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy…
The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more
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The Steam Spring Sale is underway and as usual, there's plenty of good stuff to add to your library. The seasonal discounts will run through Thursday, March 26 at 1PM ET. If there's anything you've been waiting to buy, it's worth checking to see if it's on sale now, because huge chunks of the Steam catalog are at…
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The Steam Spring Sale is underway and as usual, there's plenty of good stuff to add to your library. The seasonal discounts will run…
Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI
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A little more than a year after ditching third-party fact checkers and rolling back much of its proactive content moderation, the company says it will further "transform" its approach by drastically reducing the number of human moderators in favor of AI-based systems. The company says the change will happen…
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A little more than a year after ditching third-party fact checkers and rolling back much of its proactive content moderation, the company…
Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data
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The FBI has confirmed to the Senate it is once again buying data which can be used to track the locations of US citizens. That may have surprised the people who thought the precedent in Carpenter v. United States prohibited it. But while that case examined if it was legal for law enforcement to obtain location data…
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The FBI has confirmed to the Senate it is once again buying data which can be used to track the locations of US citizens. That may have…
The complete Stranger Things DVD set includes 25 discs and costs around $200
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Stranger Things fans will soon have permanent access to the Upside Down, as a full DVD set is now available to preorder. Stranger Things: The Complete Series comes in Blu-Ray and 4K UHD editions. This collection includes all five seasons of the hit show, which totals 25 discs. It'll be available at brick-and-mortar…
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Stranger Things fans will soon have permanent access to the Upside Down, as a full DVD set is now available to preorder. Stranger Things:…
Tina Turner’s Name, Image, and Majority of Music Rights Sold to Pophouse
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Swedish company is best known for creating avatars of ABBA and Kiss
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Swedish company is best known for creating avatars of ABBA and Kiss
Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm
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Ubisoft is ceasing game development at its studio, Red Storm Entertainment, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy’s series. While the studio is set to remain open, 105 people will be laid off, a Ubisoft source told GamesIndustry.biz. Those who survive the cull will reportedly continue to work on the Snowdrop…
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Ubisoft is ceasing game development at its studio, Red Storm Entertainment, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy’s series. While the…
New ‘Wheel of Time’ Animated Series, Feature Films and Video Game in the Works From ‘Arcane,’ ‘League of Legends’ Producer Thomas Vu (EXCLUSIVE)
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A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot Studios and “Arcane” producer and Riot Games’ “League of Legends” vet Thomas Vu. Under a new production partnership between iwot and Vu and Anthony…
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A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot…
Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all
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Meta is backtracking on its plans to shut down the VR version of its metaverse. The company now plans to support Horizon Worlds in VR for the "foreseeable future," though users shouldn't expect new games, CTO Andrew Bosworth said in an update."We will keep Horizon Worlds working in VR for existing…
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Meta is backtracking on its plans to shut down the VR version of its metaverse. The company now plans to support Horizon Worlds in VR for…
Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26
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The Switch 2 ports keep on coming. This time it's Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the award-winning 2021 title from Ember Lab. Previously announced for spring 2026, the visually striking title now has an official release date of March 26.Kena: Bridge of Spirits won Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game…
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The Switch 2 ports keep on coming. This time it's Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the award-winning 2021 title from Ember Lab. Previously…
Demi Lovato Knew It Was Weird to Sing ‘Heart Attack’ for the American Heart Association
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“I flagged it beforehand and was like, ‘Isn’t this, like, not the vibe?’” the singer said of her 2024 performance
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“I flagged it beforehand and was like, ‘Isn’t this, like, not the vibe?’” the singer said of her 2024 performance
Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion
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Rivian and Uber have entered into a major partnership, with the former to provide the latter with 50,000 robotaxis in a deal worth $1.25 billion in funding. This starts with Uber purchasing 10,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis, which will be deployed in San Francisco and Miami by 2028. If all goes well, Uber will scoop up…
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Rivian and Uber have entered into a major partnership, with the former to provide the latter with 50,000 robotaxis in a deal worth $1.25…
A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk
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Google and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify have detailed a new hacking technique that potentially puts a significant portion of iPhone users in danger, just by visiting the wrong web page. The hack is called "DarkSword" and it currently targets iOS 18 releases between iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.6.2. For its part,…
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Google and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify have detailed a new hacking technique that potentially puts a significant portion of…
Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers is coming to PC and consoles on April 21
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Poncle could be about to ruin the planet’s productivity all over again now that Vampire Crawlers has a release date for PC and consoles. The dungeon-crawling roguelike deckbuilder — which is a Vampire Survivors spinoff — is coming to Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on April 21. It’ll cost $10.…
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Poncle could be about to ruin the planet’s productivity all over again now that Vampire Crawlers has a release date for PC and consoles.…
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Plans Revealing Memoir Examining Cancer Journey
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In My Darkest Hour, out in September, will recount how music, family, and faith kept artist going during dark times
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In My Darkest Hour, out in September, will recount how music, family, and faith kept artist going during dark times
Taylor Swift to Make Appearance at 2026 iHeart Radio Awards
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The superstar is up for nine nominations, the most of any artist this year, including Song of the Year, for “The Fate of Ophelia”
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The superstar is up for nine nominations, the most of any artist this year, including Song of the Year, for “The Fate of Ophelia”
Alexa+ launches in the UK
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Amazon’s next-generation smart assistant has entered its Early Access program in the UK, marking Alexa+’s European debut following rollouts in the US, Canada and Mexico. Starting March 19, invitations to start using the smarter, more conversational Alexa will be sent out to "hundreds of thousands" of willing…
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Amazon’s next-generation smart assistant has entered its Early Access program in the UK, marking Alexa+’s European debut following rollouts…
Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A midrange phone that rivals the Pixel 10a
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Nothing takes a different tack with its phone series. For the second time in a row, its midrange entry-level A-series smartphones debuted ahead of its next flagship device. The company has even warned that we won’t be getting the Nothing Phone 4 until next year. Until then, the Phone 4a Pro is here to make an impact,…
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Nothing takes a different tack with its phone series. For the second time in a row, its midrange entry-level A-series smartphones debuted…
UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations
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UK’s Ofcom has fined 4chan a total of £520,000 ($690,000) over the website’s failure to comply with the rules of Online Safety Act 2023. The biggest chunk of the amount came from 4chan’s failure to ensure children cannot encounter pornographic content on its website by implementing an effective age check mechanism.…
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UK’s Ofcom has fined 4chan a total of £520,000 ($690,000) over the website’s failure to comply with the rules of Online Safety Act 2023.…
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data
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During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals' movement and location. "We do purchase commercially available information that’s consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and…
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During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals'…
A Meta agentic AI sparked a security incident by acting without permission
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The Information reported that an AI agent within Meta took unauthorized action that led to an employee creating a security breach at the social company last week. According to the publication, an employee used an in-house agentic AI to analyze a query from a second employee on an internal forum. The AI agent posted a…
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The Information reported that an AI agent within Meta took unauthorized action that led to an employee creating a security breach at the…
Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill
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The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) fired the first volley. The senator shared a discussion draft for codifying the executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December calling for an AI…
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The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha…
Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds
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A recent change in how the US Postal Service handles shipping partners appears to have forced Amazon to make alternative plans. The company reportedly plans to cut the number of packages it ships through USPS by at least two-thirds later this year. It says the decision came after USPS ended negotiations “at the…
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A recent change in how the US Postal Service handles shipping partners appears to have forced Amazon to make alternative plans. The company…
Google is testing Search Live in more markets
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Update, 4:05PM ET: A few hours after this story was published, Google reached out to retract the news. The company provided Engadget with the following statement:"Search Live has not rolled out globally to all users. It remains available in the US and India, with testing currently underway in additional markets.…
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Update, 4:05PM ET: A few hours after this story was published, Google reached out to retract the news. The company provided Engadget with…
Hubble catches rare view of a comet crumbling
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NASA and ESA have released new images from the Hubble Space Telescope of a comet breaking up as it exits the solar system, captured as part of study recently published in the journal Icarus. The images are notable not only because they offer a more detailed view of the inside of a comet, which could offer new…
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NASA and ESA have released new images from the Hubble Space Telescope of a comet breaking up as it exits the solar system, captured as part…
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available for iPhones
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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available as a standalone app for iPhone users. The tool initially debuted last summer on PCs, but cost $200 a month. The new app is free, as is the recently-released Android version. Comet is an AI-powered browser, which has become a hot product category throughout the past year…
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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available as a standalone app for iPhone users. The tool initially debuted last summer on PCs, but…
UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash
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Chalk up a win for creative artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, the UK government abandoned its previous position on copyrighted works. It’s currently working on a data bill that, if unaltered, would have allowed AI companies like Google and OpenAI to train models on copyrighted materials without consent.…
Why it matters
Chalk up a win for creative artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, the UK government abandoned its previous position on copyrighted…
Microsoft will finally let you turn off Quick Resume for individual games
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Microsoft is rolling out a number of Xbox Series X|S updates to those on its Xbox Insiders program, and one of them has been requested by the community for years. You’ll soon be able to disable the Quick Resume feature for specific games, meaning they'll boot up fresh each time you launch them. As a reminder, Quick…
Why it matters
Microsoft is rolling out a number of Xbox Series X|S updates to those on its Xbox Insiders program, and one of them has been requested by…
Double Fine’s Kiln pops out of the oven and onto PC, Xbox and PS5 on April 23
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Double Fine is following up on Keeper — one of our favorite games of 2025 — with Kiln, a “multiplayer online pottery party brawler.” The game was showcased during Xbox’s Developer Direct stream in January and now it has a release date. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5 and Steam on…
Why it matters
Double Fine is following up on Keeper — one of our favorite games of 2025 — with Kiln, a “multiplayer online pottery party brawler.” The…
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is filled with MCU cameos
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We just got our first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next big Marvel film. This is the fourth installment led by Tom Holland and follows the multiversal shenanigans of Spider-Man: No Way Home. I'm about to get into some spoilers, for those still working through the MCU catalog. No Way Home ended with the…
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We just got our first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next big Marvel film. This is the fourth installment led by Tom Holland…
Meta's latest creator push comes with $3,000 bonuses for posting on Facebook
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Stop me if you've heard this before: Meta has a new program to lure top creator talent to Facebook and it comes with hefty bonus payments. The company is launching a new initiative aimed at popular creators who already have large followings on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram and offering them bonuses up to $3,000 a month…
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Stop me if you've heard this before: Meta has a new program to lure top creator talent to Facebook and it comes with hefty bonus payments.…
Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers
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A coalition of Big Tech companies is working on a more comprehensive solution to combat online scams. As first reported by Axios, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, Adobe, Levi Strauss & Co, Target, Pinterest and Match Group announced the signing of the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and…
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A coalition of Big Tech companies is working on a more comprehensive solution to combat online scams. As first reported by Axios, Google,…
It's time for Game Freak to finally give Pokémon some proper voice acting
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Ever since making the jump to the Nintendo Switch, there's something that's bugged me about practically every modern Pokémon game, a feeling that has only intensified after spending countless hours in Pokopia. For titles based in big, open worlds and filled with adorable polygonal characters and lovely music, why is…
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Ever since making the jump to the Nintendo Switch, there's something that's bugged me about practically every modern Pokémon game, a…
BMW's i3 is reborn as a sporty 440 mile range EV sedan
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After letting us drive a prototype around in the snow earlier this month, BMW has fully unveiled its all-new i3 electric vehicle. It's a far cry from the original funky hatch launched way back in 2013, offering more of everything including power, range and space. It also looks like you'd hope a 3-series EV would: a…
Why it matters
After letting us drive a prototype around in the snow earlier this month, BMW has fully unveiled its all-new i3 electric vehicle. It's a…
The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data
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The Pentagon is making plans to have AI companies train versions of their models specifically for military use on classified information, according to the MIT Technology Review. If true, it wouldn’t come as a surprise, seeing as the US is aiming to become an “AI-first" warfighting force, based on the statement…
Why it matters
The Pentagon is making plans to have AI companies train versions of their models specifically for military use on classified information,…
How to prepare your phone for trade-in
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There was once a time in which many people couldn't wait to toss their smartphone aside every two years (and sometimes even more frequently) in order to get the latest model as soon as it hit shelves. But that world has faded for the most part now as shoppers demand devices that last for years so they can hold on to…
Why it matters
There was once a time in which many people couldn't wait to toss their smartphone aside every two years (and sometimes even more…
Apple Studio Display XDR review: Expensive, but there’s no monitor like it
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It’s hard for most people to justify spending $3,299 on a monitor, but creative pros will gladly do so if it makes their jobs easier. Apple’s 27-inch 5K Studio Display XDR is aimed straight at those folks and it costs considerably less than the company’s previous high-end monitor, the 6K Pro Display XDR. Thanks to…
Why it matters
It’s hard for most people to justify spending $3,299 on a monitor, but creative pros will gladly do so if it makes their jobs easier.…
IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab
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MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) has gone through serious drama recently including layoffs and accusations of sabotage. Now, the company is parting ways with its MindsEye co-publisher IOI Partners (the company behind Hitman publisher IO Interactive) and assuming sole publishing responsibilities going…
Why it matters
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) has gone through serious drama recently including layoffs and accusations of sabotage. Now,…
Defense Department says Anthropic poses 'unacceptable risk' to national security
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The Department of Defense said giving Anthropic continued access to its warfighting infrastructure would “introduce unacceptable risk” to its supply chains in a court filing submitted in response to the AI company’s lawsuit. If you’ll recall, Anthropic sued the government to challenge the supply chain risk designation…
Why it matters
The Department of Defense said giving Anthropic continued access to its warfighting infrastructure would “introduce unacceptable risk” to…
Subnautica 2 might finally be entering early access in May
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Subnautica 2 has weathered the storm and has rescheduled its early access release. IGN reported today that the sequel to the underwater survival game will begin early access on PC and Xbox in May, although a more specific date was not provided. The news comes a day after a judge ruled that former Unknown Worlds…
Why it matters
Subnautica 2 has weathered the storm and has rescheduled its early access release. IGN reported today that the sequel to the underwater…
Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company Takes Stake in ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Publisher Capcom (Report)
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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher Capcom, raising the kingdom’s ownership in the leading Japanese video game developer to 10%. News of the acquisition is being reported by Japanese game industry website Gamebiz.jp,…
Why it matters
Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher…
‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ Anime Trailer Revealed; Director Addresses Fans’ Concerns About Adapting Video Game Into Crunchyroll Series (EXCLUSIVE)
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Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Based on FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” which follows shinobi warrior Wolf on his quest…
Why it matters
Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW…
2026 G.A.N.G. Awards: ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach,’ ‘Hades II’ and ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Lead Winners
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“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” lead the 2026 Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Awards with eight and seven wins, respectively. Dedicated to celebrating achievements across the full spectrum of interactive audio, the 24th annual awards were presented during the GDC Festival of…
Why it matters
“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” lead the 2026 Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Awards with eight and…
Razer’s VP of Software Quyen Quach Unveils ‘Fully Agentic’ Version of AI Companion AVA, Which Runs on Cloud and Locally on PC (EXCLUSIVE)
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Razer will unveil new features for its upcoming AI companion, Razer AVA, during the GDC Festival of Gaming Monday, including the ability for the product to be “fully agentic” running locally on PC and on the cloud. First revealed as a conceptual project last year and most recently promoted as a…
Why it matters
Razer will unveil new features for its upcoming AI companion, Razer AVA, during the GDC Festival of Gaming Monday, including the ability…
‘Halo’ Actor Demands Trump’s White House Remove Master Chief’s Voice From ‘Disgusting and Juvenile War Porn’ Video: I Don’t ‘Endorse’ This ‘Propaganda’
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Steve Downes, the voice of “Halo” protagonist Master Chief, is slamming Donald Trump’s White House for its “disgusting and juvenile war porn” video on social media, which included the Downes-voiced Master Chief in a montage alongside clips from “Iron Man,” “Top…
Why it matters
Steve Downes, the voice of “Halo” protagonist Master Chief, is slamming Donald Trump’s White House for its…
‘GTA’-Inspired ‘Grand Heist City’ Game to Launch on Fortnite From Typical Gamer’s JOGO Studios, KitBash3D (EXCLUSIVE)
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Andre “Typical Gamer” Rebelo is bringing his love of “Grand Theft Auto” to Fortnite with the launch of his company’s new super-size map “Grand Heist City” later this month. Described as the Typical Gamer-founded JOGO Studios’ “most ambitious project” to date,…
Why it matters
Andre “Typical Gamer” Rebelo is bringing his love of “Grand Theft Auto” to Fortnite with the launch of his…
Range Media Partners Launches Game Publishing Division Led by Industry Veteran Ben Jones (EXCLUSIVE)
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Gaming industry veteran Ben Jones has joined Range Media Partners to lead the management and talent representation firm’s newly created game publishing division. The move makes Range the first entertainment management firm to offer game development and publishing capabilities, according to the company. Range…
Why it matters
Gaming industry veteran Ben Jones has joined Range Media Partners to lead the management and talent representation firm’s newly…
Wildlight Entertainment’s ‘Highguard’ to Shut Down After Just Two Months (Gaming News Roundup)
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“Highguard” will permanently shut down on March 12.  Created by Wildlight Entertainment, the news comes less than two months after the game first debuted earlier this year on Jan. 26.  “Since launch, more than 2 million players stepped into ‘Highguard’s’ world. You shared feedback, created…
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“Highguard” will permanently shut down on March 12.  Created by Wildlight Entertainment, the news comes less than two months after the…