Before you enter your office’s voting pool, test your knowledge with the quiz that separates the ‘Sinners’ from the winners.
Before you enter your office’s voting pool, test your knowledge with the quiz that separates the ‘Sinners’ from the winners.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is currently starring in David Hare's 'Teeth 'n' Smiles' on stage in London The post Self Esteem on pivot to acting: “I’ve been rock-bottom depressed because of music” appeared first on NME.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is currently starring in David Hare's 'Teeth 'n' Smiles' on stage in London The post Self Esteem on pivot to acting:…
EJAE, Diane Warren, Raphael Saadiq and more share the secrets of their success in the Songwriters Hall of Fame's annual conversation.
EJAE, Diane Warren, Raphael Saadiq and more share the secrets of their success in the Songwriters Hall of Fame's annual conversation.
With a number of free streaming options, here's when and where to watch the 98th Academy Awards live online.
With a number of free streaming options, here's when and where to watch the 98th Academy Awards live online.
Original series creator Joss Whedon gave his blessing for the new iteration of the show that would be run by Tara Butters ('Agent Carter,' 'Dollhouse') and Marc Guggenheim ('Arrow,' 'Flash') and involves Oscar- and Emmy-winning animation studio ShadowMachine.
Original series creator Joss Whedon gave his blessing for the new iteration of the show that would be run by Tara Butters ('Agent Carter,'…
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated" The post James Blake says “95 per cent” of his production work has been unpaid appeared first on NME.
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated" The post James Blake says “95 per…
The English star returned as both host and musical guest for the March 14 episode.
The English star returned as both host and musical guest for the March 14 episode.
Shout out to subscriber N_Gorski for today's pick. They popped into the comments on last week's recommendation to ask what I thought of the new Sotomayor record. Well, I hadn't actually heard it yet, but now I'm obsessed. The group consists of siblings Raul and Paulina Sotomayor from Mexico City. Wabi Sabi is their…
Shout out to subscriber N_Gorski for today's pick. They popped into the comments on last week's recommendation to ask what I thought of the…
The secret behind the street artist's anonymity has been the source of speculation for decades The post Report claims to finally reveal Banksy’s true identity appeared first on NME.
The secret behind the street artist's anonymity has been the source of speculation for decades The post Report claims to finally reveal…
To capitalize on Claude's recent spike in popularity, Anthropic is offering a limited-time promotion that doubles usage limits for anyone using its AI chatbot during off-peak hours. From March 13 to March 27, users on Free, Pro, Max, and Team plans will get double the usage limits in a five-hour window when using…
To capitalize on Claude's recent spike in popularity, Anthropic is offering a limited-time promotion that doubles usage limits for anyone…
Ben Feldman tackles the early years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, including the influence of founding member Hillel Slovak, with an assist from Flea and Anthony Kiedis.
Ben Feldman tackles the early years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, including the influence of founding member Hillel Slovak, with an assist…
She begrudgingly agreed to play the lead in ‘Butterfield 8’ to fulfill her MGM contract and ended up with the best actress statuette 65 years ago.
She begrudgingly agreed to play the lead in ‘Butterfield 8’ to fulfill her MGM contract and ended up with the best actress statuette 65…
Women's basketball fans can watch the March Madness tournament bracket unveiling on Sunday, Mar. 15.
Women's basketball fans can watch the March Madness tournament bracket unveiling on Sunday, Mar. 15.
The pop superstar took on double duty as both host and musical guest on March 14.
The pop superstar took on double duty as both host and musical guest on March 14.
Elsewhere, 'Scream 7' clears $100 million in record time domestically, while best picture nominee 'Hamnet' crosses the century mark at the global box office on Oscar Sunday.
Elsewhere, 'Scream 7' clears $100 million in record time domestically, while best picture nominee 'Hamnet' crosses the century mark at the…
A horticultural vigilante wreaks havoc on a man's life in this feature debut from the alt-comedy troupe.
A horticultural vigilante wreaks havoc on a man's life in this feature debut from the alt-comedy troupe.
Eiza González also stars in the second feature by BenDavid Grabinski, following a gangster, his girlfriend, her husband and a version of her husband from the future.
Eiza González also stars in the second feature by BenDavid Grabinski, following a gangster, his girlfriend, her husband and a version of…
David Sacks, the White House's AI and crypto czar, has warned that a continued war in Iran could be catastrophic. On the All In podcast, Sacks said that "we should try to find the off-ramp." He expressed concern that Iran could demolish oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East, but more alarmingly, that it…
David Sacks, the White House's AI and crypto czar, has warned that a continued war in Iran could be catastrophic. On the All In podcast,…
If you've got strong creative instincts, the ability to authentically portray emotion, and are capable of staying true to a character's voice throughout a scene, there's a job listing calling for your experience. The catch: You won't be performing in a theater, a film studio, or an underground performance space. You'd…
If you've got strong creative instincts, the ability to authentically portray emotion, and are capable of staying true to a character's…
Samsung promised "more than a design refresh" for its new top-end Galaxy Buds - it added upgraded woofers for improved, dual-amped hi-fi sound, a new blade design, clearer call performance, and better noise cancellation. Ultimately, while the $249.99 Galaxy Buds 4 aren't a huge leap forward over the previous model,…
Samsung promised "more than a design refresh" for its new top-end Galaxy Buds - it added upgraded woofers for improved, dual-amped hi-fi…
In 2020 and 2021, the social media world seemed to be on the verge of complete change. A new app called TikTok was ascendant, bringing a whole new kind of vertical video to phones everywhere. And another app - not as popular, but growing fast, and already hugely influential among the tech set - looked […]
In 2020 and 2021, the social media world seemed to be on the verge of complete change. A new app called TikTok was ascendant, bringing a…
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the slow-motion disaster of live-service games, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Two years ago, I stood at the top…
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the slow-motion disaster of…
"To me, a pretty accurate description of what it feels like to be alive right now" The post Lykke Li shares new single ‘Knife In The Heart’: “This is my brutalist nursery rhyme anthem — the emo girl in me, fully unleashed” appeared first on NME.
"To me, a pretty accurate description of what it feels like to be alive right now" The post Lykke Li shares new single ‘Knife In The…
The guitarist said the project was "inspired by the creativity, community and chaos of the Seattle music scene" The post Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready announces new graphic novel and “lost” rock opera appeared first on NME.
The guitarist said the project was "inspired by the creativity, community and chaos of the Seattle music scene" The post Pearl Jam’s…
Last fall, President Donald Trump's executive order raising the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 - like many of his immigration policies - led to near-immediate chaos. Thousands of workers who had flown overseas to renew their visas ended up stranded abroad. Details about who would be affected only emerged after the…
Last fall, President Donald Trump's executive order raising the fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 - like many of his immigration policies -…
She recalled using it to her advantage to score a development deal from Jason Blum, saying: "I owed him two ‘Halloween’ movies, so what was he gonna say?” The post Jamie Lee Curtis says she wouldn’t have returned to ‘Halloween’ reboot if she knew it was a trilogy appeared first on NME.
She recalled using it to her advantage to score a development deal from Jason Blum, saying: "I owed him two ‘Halloween’ movies, so what was…
The widely panned thriller also took home trophies for Worst Director and Worst Screenplay The post Ice Cube named ‘Worst Actor’ at Razzie Awards 2026 for his performance in ‘War of the Worlds’ appeared first on NME.
The widely panned thriller also took home trophies for Worst Director and Worst Screenplay The post Ice Cube named ‘Worst…
In the CPH:DOX-debuting doc, Gabriela Pena and Picho García, partners in film work and life, return to the womb, figuratively speaking, to explore Pena’s relationship with her mother and a family history affected by exile, dictatorship and silence.
In the CPH:DOX-debuting doc, Gabriela Pena and Picho García, partners in film work and life, return to the womb, figuratively speaking, to…
“I've never, ever, ever one time in the press ever endorsed or said that I support the man" The post Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse Hughes denies being Trump supporter: “That is just not me” appeared first on NME.
“I've never, ever, ever one time in the press ever endorsed or said that I support the man" The post Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse…
"There’s lots of miscommunications, and things get twisted" The post Paris Jackson shares update on where she stands with Colman Domingo following ‘Michael’ biopic drama appeared first on NME.
"There’s lots of miscommunications, and things get twisted" The post Paris Jackson shares update on where she stands with Colman Domingo…
The songwriter and producer spoke to NME at Trans Mission about the power of music in overcoming “things that are built to divide us”, and teased the “exciting” follow-up to 2018’s ‘Language’ The post MNEK is ready to share his first new music in eight years: “This album is going to be very exciting” appeared first on…
The songwriter and producer spoke to NME at Trans Mission about the power of music in overcoming “things that are built to divide us”, and…
Rachel Taparjan discusses her debut feature, premiering at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, trauma-informed filmmaking and why Western media's portrayal of Romanian orphans is a hidden "antagonist" of the doc.
Rachel Taparjan discusses her debut feature, premiering at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, trauma-informed filmmaking and why Western media's…
The English singer-songwriter returns to SNL to promote his new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
The English singer-songwriter returns to SNL to promote his new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
The fan responsible was immediately removed from the venue.
The fan responsible was immediately removed from the venue.
Damian McCarthy’s tale books an American novelist into an inn with a witch in the honeymoon suite, shady staff and a forest-dwelling eccentric who chugs a magic mushroom potion.
Damian McCarthy’s tale books an American novelist into an inn with a witch in the honeymoon suite, shady staff and a forest-dwelling…
Paloma Schneideman’s coming-of-age feature, set in the aughts, stars Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer and Noah Taylor.
Paloma Schneideman’s coming-of-age feature, set in the aughts, stars Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer and Noah Taylor.
The "Aperture" singer's hosting stint arrived one week after the singer crashed Ryan Gosling's monologue last week.
The "Aperture" singer's hosting stint arrived one week after the singer crashed Ryan Gosling's monologue last week.
Toliver will hit the road for the OCTANE Tour in May.
Toliver will hit the road for the OCTANE Tour in May.
Carr's comments were made on X as he responded to a post Trump wrote on Truth Social that slammed "an intentionally misleading headline by the Fake News Media."
Carr's comments were made on X as he responded to a post Trump wrote on Truth Social that slammed "an intentionally misleading headline by…
The Mexican artist sat down with Billboard for a Q&A ahead of his performance at THE STAGE @ South by Southwest.
The Mexican artist sat down with Billboard for a Q&A ahead of his performance at THE STAGE @ South by Southwest.
In September, Donald Trump claimed that "the United States is getting a tremendous fee" for brokering the TikTok deal. Now sources tell the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that fee is expected to be in the range of $10 billion. The money is supposedly being paid by new investors, including Oracle and…
In September, Donald Trump claimed that "the United States is getting a tremendous fee" for brokering the TikTok deal. Now sources tell the…
A month after Seedance 2.0's launch in China sparked cease-and-desist letters from Disney and Paramount Skydance over its use of copyrighted materials, its developer ByteDance has reportedly hit pause on the release of the AI video tool in other regions. According to The Information, which spoke to two anonymous…
A month after Seedance 2.0's launch in China sparked cease-and-desist letters from Disney and Paramount Skydance over its use of…
"It caught up with me, and I think it always does for people," she said on TikTok.
"It caught up with me, and I think it always does for people," she said on TikTok.
Gilligan on the earliest origin of 'Breaking Bad,' plus more from the 'Pluribus' panel at SXSW.
Gilligan on the earliest origin of 'Breaking Bad,' plus more from the 'Pluribus' panel at SXSW.
You're responsible for your own Spotify algorithm now. On stage at SXSW, Spotify's co-CEO, Gustav Söderström, announced the Taste Profile feature, which allows users to personally customize exactly what they want to listen to, whether it's music, audiobooks or podcasts. This AI-powered feature is still in beta, and it…
You're responsible for your own Spotify algorithm now. On stage at SXSW, Spotify's co-CEO, Gustav Söderström, announced the Taste Profile…
According to Reuters, Meta is looking to offset spending on AI and data centers with a massive round of layoffs. Sources familiar with the matter say the company could lay off as much as 20 percent of its staff, eliminating roughly 15,800 positions. That would be the largest series of layoffs at the company since…
According to Reuters, Meta is looking to offset spending on AI and data centers with a massive round of layoffs. Sources familiar with the…
He joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained a member until Lemmy Kilmister’s death in 2015.
He joined Motörhead in 1984 and remained a member until Lemmy Kilmister’s death in 2015.
There may have been some extra incentive for the Trump administration to get the TikTok US deal done. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is set to receive a total of $10 billion in the deal that allowed TikTok to remain in the US. The new investors who acquired stakes in the…
There may have been some extra incentive for the Trump administration to get the TikTok US deal done. According to a report from The Wall…
The series was in development since February 2025, with Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao attached to direct.
The series was in development since February 2025, with Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao attached to direct.
Need something new for your reading list? This week, we recommend A.D. Sui's The Iron Garden Sutra, a meditative horror sci-fi/fantasy and murder mystery. I don't typically gravitate toward locked room mysteries, but the description of this book ticked all the right boxes to win me over: "a death monk and a team…
Need something new for your reading list? This week, we recommend A.D. Sui's The Iron Garden Sutra, a meditative horror sci-fi/fantasy and…
The iconic singer delivered the keynote address at Dollywood on March 13.
The iconic singer delivered the keynote address at Dollywood on March 13.
Here's how to catch the Heineken Chinese GP live in the U.S.
Here's how to catch the Heineken Chinese GP live in the U.S.
Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant is planning to cut about 20 percent of its workforce, according to the outlet's sources. According to the report, neither a date nor the exact number of layoffs has been finalized yet. However, Reuters…
Meta could be preparing for one of the largest layoffs in its history, according to a Reuters report. The tech giant is planning to cut…
With a number of free streaming options, here's when and where to watch the three-time Grammy-winner pull double duty as host and musical guest of 'Saturday Night Live.'
With a number of free streaming options, here's when and where to watch the three-time Grammy-winner pull double duty as host and musical…
This week Kurt and Lucy gotcha covered with the biggest news of the week, Xbox's Project Helix details, video game toilets, and more!
This week Kurt and Lucy gotcha covered with the biggest news of the week, Xbox's Project Helix details, video game toilets, and more!
Happy Saturday, all! This week, we found a number of deals that should help you unwind and relax over the next few days (and beyond). If you’re planning to stream the Oscars on Sunday, there’s still time to take advantage of a great deal on Hulu and Disney Plus, as well as Google’s latest 4K […]
Happy Saturday, all! This week, we found a number of deals that should help you unwind and relax over the next few days (and beyond). If…
Digg has shut down, for now, just a few months after its open beta launched. Justin Mezzell, the company’s CEO, has explained on the home page that it noticed hours after the beta launched that it was already being targeted by SEO spammers. “The internet is now populated, in meaningful part, by sophisticated AI agents…
Digg has shut down, for now, just a few months after its open beta launched. Justin Mezzell, the company’s CEO, has explained on the home…
Punch the monkey, an adorable macaque born last July in Japan, captured the world's attention recently. He was abandoned by his mother and rejected by his community, only to find solace and comfort in a $20 orangutan plush toy from IKEA. His story tugged on the heartstrings of people worldwide who felt bad for the…
Punch the monkey, an adorable macaque born last July in Japan, captured the world's attention recently. He was abandoned by his mother and…
According to Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson, there was some confusion about who exactly was going to open the 1990 Pump Tour
According to Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson, there was some confusion about who exactly was going to open the 1990 Pump Tour
Longest-tenured guitarist in Lemmy-led metal band dies following "a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation"
Longest-tenured guitarist in Lemmy-led metal band dies following "a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major…
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of intriguing games arrived this week, including a mobile port of one of the most absorbing things I’ve played in years and two completely different titles with the same name. Let’s get things started with a look at a few projects that…
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of intriguing games arrived this week, including a mobile…
The Australian indie rock band will hit Governors Ball, Bonnaroo and Osheaga this summer, plus a run of dates supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
The Australian indie rock band will hit Governors Ball, Bonnaroo and Osheaga this summer, plus a run of dates supporting Rainbow Kitten…
The country legend assured fans she is "back to normal" after postponing her Las Vegas residency in September due to health challenges
The country legend assured fans she is "back to normal" after postponing her Las Vegas residency in September due to health challenges
Bungie's slick extraction shooter is great at creating tense battles, incredible highs, and painful lows.
Bungie's slick extraction shooter is great at creating tense battles, incredible highs, and painful lows.
OpenAI plans to add its Sora video generation model directly into ChatGPT, The Information reports . The standalone Sora app was seen as a smash hit when it launched alongside Sora 2 in September 2025, but interest in the video generation app has fallen in the time since as users ran into limits on the amount and…
OpenAI plans to add its Sora video generation model directly into ChatGPT, The Information reports . The standalone Sora app was seen as a…
The network (aka "the cool division of Oracle") unleashed David and showrunner Jeff Schaffer to reveal details about the now-titled sketch comedy about American history.
The network (aka "the cool division of Oracle") unleashed David and showrunner Jeff Schaffer to reveal details about the now-titled sketch…
The rapper defended the pop star's viral encounter with aggressive photographers and autograph seekers
The rapper defended the pop star's viral encounter with aggressive photographers and autograph seekers
Meta AI should soon be better at surfacing international news content thanks to a set of new deals with publishers. The company announced new agreements with international outlets and offered additional details on its recent deal with News Corp. The latest deals bring French newspaper Le Figaro, Spanish media…
Meta AI should soon be better at surfacing international news content thanks to a set of new deals with publishers. The company announced…
Manuscript was part of Christie's massive Jim Irsay auction
Manuscript was part of Christie's massive Jim Irsay auction
Adobe has agreed to pay the US government $75 million to settle its lawsuit over the company's allegedly harmful approach to subscriptions. The suit started in 2024, when the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a joint complaint alleging the company deliberately made it difficult to cancel…
Adobe has agreed to pay the US government $75 million to settle its lawsuit over the company's allegedly harmful approach to subscriptions.…
In the mad dash many companies have made to incorporate AI features into their phones, Nothing arrived at one of the better ideas with Essential Space on the Nothing Phone 3a in 2025. The AI-powered app turns screenshots and voice recordings into actionable to-do lists and transcriptions, and now Nothing is rolling…
In the mad dash many companies have made to incorporate AI features into their phones, Nothing arrived at one of the better ideas with…
Apple's cheapest laptop is also its most repairable. iFixit gave the new MacBook Neo a 6/10 repairability score. Although that number would only be mediocre for, say, a game review or final exam grade, it's the MacBook line's highest iFixit score in about 14 years.As always, iFixit goes into great detail about the…
Apple's cheapest laptop is also its most repairable. iFixit gave the new MacBook Neo a 6/10 repairability score. Although that number would…
All parties are expected to return to court on Monday
All parties are expected to return to court on Monday
Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs. The feature will "no longer be supported after May 8, 2026," the company wrote in an update on its support page. Unlike WhatsApp, Meta never made encryption available to all Instagram users and it was never a default setting. Instead, users in "some areas" had…
Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs. The feature will "no longer be supported after May 8, 2026," the company wrote in…
Nintendo loves to build on what it has already created. Donkey Kong Bananza, a game that mixes 3D platforming with freeform destruction, began as a prototype that built on ideas featured in Super Mario Odyssey, and the prototype featured a Goomba with giant fists.Super Mario Odyssey’s Luncheon Kingdom, among other…
Nintendo loves to build on what it has already created. Donkey Kong Bananza, a game that mixes 3D platforming with freeform destruction,…
There aren't alien robots descending from the sky in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. Instead, the opening of this sequel is much more somber than the first game, beginning with the exploration of a crashed spaceship and the discovery of a more human-driven enemy. Protagonist Lana and her cat-like companion…
There aren't alien robots descending from the sky in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. Instead, the opening of this sequel is much…
Games industry veteran Jeff Kaplan, the former Blizzard boss who is now making a new FPS called The Legend of California, has shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence in gaming.Speaking to Lex Fridman, Kaplan said the technology, as it exists today, is "mostly a hot mess" when it comes to trying to integrate it…
Games industry veteran Jeff Kaplan, the former Blizzard boss who is now making a new FPS called The Legend of California, has shared his…
Epic Games has run a few "buy this game on the Epic Games Store and get a Fortnite skin" promotions over the years, but it seems the Fortnite creator has decided to do a lot more of that kind of thing in 2026, starting in March with Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert. Steve Allison, general manager for EGS,…
Epic Games has run a few "buy this game on the Epic Games Store and get a Fortnite skin" promotions over the years, but it seems the…
Amazon is raising the price of its ad-free Prime Video subscription and locking 4K UHD streaming behind this new tier. Starting April 10 for US customers, a rebranded Prime Video Ultra subscription will cost $5 per month, up from $3 per month. For that extra $2, you get a download capacity increase from 25 to 100, and…
Amazon is raising the price of its ad-free Prime Video subscription and locking 4K UHD streaming behind this new tier. Starting April 10…
Although only a small percentage of games on Steam appear to have been designed to spread malware, it's enough that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now looking into it. The FBI's Seattle Division has announced that it's attempting to identify players who were victimized by fake games on Steam that secretly…
Although only a small percentage of games on Steam appear to have been designed to spread malware, it's enough that the Federal Bureau of…
“Anything that’s out on the internet was leaked without my authorization,” singer says
“Anything that’s out on the internet was leaked without my authorization,” singer says
As Facepunch Studios prepares to launch its new game-creation platform, s&box, in April, founder Garry Newman is weighing in on one of the game industry’s most contentious topics: artificial intelligence. The creator of Garry's Mod says AI has already become a powerful tool for developers, but he also believes…
As Facepunch Studios prepares to launch its new game-creation platform, s&box, in April, founder Garry Newman is weighing in on one of…
It looks like Super Meat Boy is coming to Fortnite soon, though we don't yet really know what that means, exactly. The announcement came via the Epic Games Store Twitter account, which posted three uncooked meat emojis alongside a picture of the Super Meat Boy 3D key art with the Fortnite logo added.🥩🥩🥩…
It looks like Super Meat Boy is coming to Fortnite soon, though we don't yet really know what that means, exactly. The announcement came…
The iconoclast officially releases his new album as Johnny Blue Skies — in physical format only. But he says it’ll come to streaming “at some point”
The iconoclast officially releases his new album as Johnny Blue Skies — in physical format only. But he says it’ll come to streaming “at…
Weeks after his detainment by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), fighting game community member Ludovic Mbock is going home after being granted a low bond at a hearing.According to Mbock's friends and family in a GoFundMe update post, around 20 people were in the courtroom at the hearing, with…
Weeks after his detainment by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), fighting game community member Ludovic Mbock is…
Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization software that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, has confirmed that Parallels Desktop is compatible with the MacBook Neo. At launch it was unclear if Apple's new $600 laptop possessed the under-the-hood heft to run Windows…
Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization software that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a…
If Donkey Kong Bananza is a game all about destruction, then the feature that allows for the most destruction could arguably be the best part of the game. According to a developer who worked on the game, the most destructive transformation for Donkey Kong might have gone too far, but that isn't a bad thing.Speaking to…
If Donkey Kong Bananza is a game all about destruction, then the feature that allows for the most destruction could arguably be the best…
Prime Video has announced a price increase for the subscription service, and it means the best way to watch Fallout--or anything else on the service--will soon be more expensive.What we're talking about here is the ad-free version of Prime Video. Currently, it costs $3/month extra to watch content without ads.…
Prime Video has announced a price increase for the subscription service, and it means the best way to watch Fallout--or anything else on…
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…
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…
Patrick Söderlund, the head of Arc Raiders studio Embark, has once again defended how the studio uses AI and revealed that the game now has fewer AI lines after the team re-recorded some parts.Like Embark's previous game, The Finals, Arc Raiders uses an AI-powered text-to-speech system. A lot of people took issue with…
Patrick Söderlund, the head of Arc Raiders studio Embark, has once again defended how the studio uses AI and revealed that the game now has…
The newly verified X account for Iran's supreme leader could be putting the company on the wrong side of US sanctions, according to a watchdog group. The Tech Transparency Project, which last month published a report on X granting premium perks to sanctioned officials in Iran, now says that the verified account for…
The newly verified X account for Iran's supreme leader could be putting the company on the wrong side of US sanctions, according to a…
TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance has figured out a way to access NVIDIA's latest AI chips despite export restrictions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The company is working with a firm called Aolani Cloud and building out Blackwell computing systems in Malaysia. This should give…
TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance has figured out a way to access NVIDIA's latest AI chips despite export restrictions, according…
Inevitably, the more you use something — your Mac included — the more dirty and cluttered it’s likely to become. At that point, you can buy a new machine, but the more economical move is to make what you have already work better. To help your computer feel new, or at least a little cleaner and less chaotic, we put…
Inevitably, the more you use something — your Mac included — the more dirty and cluttered it’s likely to become. At that point, you can buy…
It's already smartphone season. Samsung's annual deluge encompasses three new phones for 2026: the frontier-pushing S26 Ultra ($1,300) with its innovative Privacy Screen, the S26 ($899) and the S26+ ($999). The smaller flagships, yet again, are iterative versions of what came before, with the major differences…
It's already smartphone season. Samsung's annual deluge encompasses three new phones for 2026: the frontier-pushing S26 Ultra ($1,300) with…
Somehow, Apple made a $599 laptop that's actually a joy to use. In this episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about what makes the MacBook Neo so great. And they also dive into the new M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros. Also, Roberto Baldwin, SAE International's Sustainability…
Somehow, Apple made a $599 laptop that's actually a joy to use. In this episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about what…
“I’m so proud of him,” his daughter reports. “He’s such a trooper, so resilient and committed to being healthy and proactive”
“I’m so proud of him,” his daughter reports. “He’s such a trooper, so resilient and committed to being healthy and proactive”
Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. From March 15, the commission rate for standard in-app purchases (IAPs) will be reduced from 30 percent to 25 percent on its mainland China App Store storefront for both iOS and iPadOS. In a Developer blog, Apple also said…
Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. From March 15, the commission rate for…
Apple's new family of laptops might have a cringeworthy name, but don't let it fool you. Despite the MacBook Neo running on a built-for-iPhone A-series processor and being limited to 8GB of RAM, it delivers on what Macs do best. It has a capable screen, keyboardand trackpadand its overall build quality should…
Apple's new family of laptops might have a cringeworthy name, but don't let it fool you. Despite the MacBook Neo running on a…
Meditation is often touted as a mental cure-all, purported to help with stress, sleep, mood, focus and even certain medical conditions. I’ve been meditating most of my adult life. I’ve done silent retreats. I’ve been formally trained in various techniques. I’ve had someone in my contacts list who I referred to as a…
Meditation is often touted as a mental cure-all, purported to help with stress, sleep, mood, focus and even certain medical conditions.…
Uber’s and Motional's Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs will start appearing as an option for riders in Las Vegas. Passengers requesting for an UberX, Uber Electric, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric ride may be matched with a Motional robotaxi. They will not be forced to take it, though, and will be notified and…
Uber’s and Motional's Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs will start appearing as an option for riders in Las Vegas. Passengers requesting for…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Apple gave the MacBook Air a serious glow-up. The 2022 model was a total redesign that bumped its performance with the M2 chip and also improved a number of key components. It was also the first MacBook Air to drop the signature tapered design, and Apple…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Apple gave the MacBook Air a serious glow-up. The 2022 model was a total…
Apple's exclusive deal for US broadcast rights of Formula 1 was a big shift to streaming from ESPN's cable coverage of the past, but after the first race (the Australian Grand Prix), it seems to be going well. "The 2026 Formula 1 season on Apple TV is off to a strong start, with fans responding positively and…
Apple's exclusive deal for US broadcast rights of Formula 1 was a big shift to streaming from ESPN's cable coverage of the past, but after…
Bandai Namco has announced a new Little Nightmares game, this time for virtual reality. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is developed by Iconik and not by Tarsier Studios, but it’s still connected to the beloved titles Little Nightmares I and II. Remember Dark Six, the protagonist Six’s dark doppelganger from the…
Bandai Namco has announced a new Little Nightmares game, this time for virtual reality. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is developed…
Many of us remember the halcyon days of being a kid in the ‘90s, spending a weekend afternoon with remote control in hand and a seemingly endless well of stuff to watch on TV. Now you can relive the experience thanks to the appropriately named Channel Surfer web app. It's essentially a YouTube discovery tool that…
Many of us remember the halcyon days of being a kid in the ‘90s, spending a weekend afternoon with remote control in hand and a seemingly…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union that covers warehouse workers, drivers and a diverse collection of other laborers, has come out against Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a press release, the Teamsters announced that it has submitted a report to the US Department of…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union that covers warehouse workers, drivers and a diverse collection of other laborers,…
Adobe's long-time CEO has shared that he plans to step down. Shantanu Narayen has been the chief exec at the tech company for 18 years, a tenure where he led Adobe in the major shift to become a software-as-a-service provider. The exact timeline for his exit is still up in the air, as Narayen will depart when the…
Adobe's long-time CEO has shared that he plans to step down. Shantanu Narayen has been the chief exec at the tech company for 18 years, a…
NASA will soon give it another go on April Fools' Day. On Thursday, NASA said it's targeting April 1 at 6:24 PM ET for the Artemis II mission's next launch attempt.In case that date doesn't pan out, NASA added April 2 at 7:22 PM as a secondary launch opportunity. If necessary, the agency foresees several more openings…
NASA will soon give it another go on April Fools' Day. On Thursday, NASA said it's targeting April 1 at 6:24 PM ET for the Artemis II…
We've been seeing all sorts of warnings about how RAMaggedon is nigh. The latest horseman signalling a disaster is the International Data Corporation, which had already cautioned that things were looking bad at the end of 2025. Today, the organization further cut its forecasts for the PC market in 2026, anticipating…
We've been seeing all sorts of warnings about how RAMaggedon is nigh. The latest horseman signalling a disaster is the International Data…
KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, Netflix and Sony have announced. Sony Pictures Animation handed the rights to the film to Netflix in 2021 as part of a larger licensing deal, but neither company could have expected how much of a hit it would ultimately become. Besides being Netflix's "most-watched movie of all…
KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, Netflix and Sony have announced. Sony Pictures Animation handed the rights to the film to Netflix…
Instagram has long limited users' ability to share links, restricting link-sharing to Stories, Reels and user profiles. But that might now be changing. The company has started to test clickable links inside of post captions for subscribers to Meta Verified. The new feature, which has been a long-requested update…
Instagram has long limited users' ability to share links, restricting link-sharing to Stories, Reels and user profiles. But that might now…
European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk categories." The Pan-European Game Information, better known as PEGI, is rolling out new rules that will apply age ratings based on the presence of loot boxes and other in-game purchases or…
European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk…
Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that it hopes will get users on dates without them having to swipe through profiles, Bloomberg writes. The company announced the AI assistant during its fourth quarter earnings, and intends to use the AI in a new experience it calls "Dates."When…
Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that it hopes will get users on dates without them having to swipe through…
Anker’s Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portability. Now, the company has added "affordability" to that equation with its latest model, the $369 P1i. Instead of being detachable like on the P1, its speakers fold…
Anker’s Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine…
It’s already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside his expected successor Sarah Bond. Today it’s the turn of Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, Rajesh Jha, who leaves after more than 35 years at the company. Jha, who…
It’s already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside…
Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will throw out censored curse words from time to time. Amazon describes this option as a combination of "unfiltered personality" and "razor-sharp wit, playful sarcasm and…
Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will…
Fancy yourself as one of those folks who stands in front of an expensive touchscreen display on a news network on election night, zooming in and out of counties while bleating about polling and voting data? If so, you might get a kick out of BallotGuessr. This is a riff on GeoGuessr that tasks you with guessing…
Fancy yourself as one of those folks who stands in front of an expensive touchscreen display on a news network on election night, zooming…
Ukraine's four-year war with Russia has made it the world leader in battlefield drone technology. One byproduct of that is that the data it collects has become one of the country's most valuable assets. On Thursday, Ukraine played that card, saying it will begin sharing its battlefield data with allies to train drone…
Ukraine's four-year war with Russia has made it the world leader in battlefield drone technology. One byproduct of that is that the data it…
After spending many years as the public face of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan stayed well out of the limelight after leaving Blizzard in 2021. Five years later, the former Blizzard vice president and Overwatch lead director is back with his own studio and a new game, which you might be able to play pretty soon.The Legend of…
After spending many years as the public face of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan stayed well out of the limelight after leaving Blizzard in 2021.…
With Claude enjoying a moment of newfound popularity among regular people, Anthropic is previewing an update designed to make its chatbot better at explaining some concepts. Starting today, Claude can generate charts and diagrams as part of its responses, either when asked directly or when it decides visuals might be…
With Claude enjoying a moment of newfound popularity among regular people, Anthropic is previewing an update designed to make its chatbot…
Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it was months from starting production on at its EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0 SUV, the Honda 0 sedan and the Acura RSX are all being wound down. The company showed off all three models, and touted them as in near-production form at CES 2025. Unlike the Honda…
Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it was months from starting production on at its EV Hub in Ohio. The Honda 0…
Flash floods are notoriously difficult to predict, but Google might have a novel solution. The company just revealed Groundsource, a prediction tool for flash floods that uses Gemini to source data from old news reports. This is the first time it has used a language model for this type of work. Flash flood prediction…
Flash floods are notoriously difficult to predict, but Google might have a novel solution. The company just revealed Groundsource, a…
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness data from wearables, should you grant it access to that information. The company said it will be in a "separate, secure space" in the Copilot app and that the idea is to help…
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness…
Uber has launched a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at "executives, frequent travelers, and riders looking for a more elevated experience," it sounds like an upgraded version of Uber Black for the, well, uber-rich. A ride booked through Uber Elite will be operated by a…
Uber has launched a new invite-only luxury ride experience called Uber Elite. Aimed at "executives, frequent travelers, and riders…
Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric SUV. The rollout for the company's first mid-size (two-row) offering will be similar to its previous vehicles, with more expensive premium models hitting the road first this…
Ahead of its official release later this spring, today Rivan is announcing full pricing and trim levels for its long-awaited R2 electric…
“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…
“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…
It’s not just the major social platforms that know how effective an endless scroll of short videos is at hijacking your dopamine system. Disney+ is adding Verts, a selection of short vertical clips you can scroll through to keep your brain chemistry happy when you are in the bathroom so inclined. The company says it’s…
It’s not just the major social platforms that know how effective an endless scroll of short videos is at hijacking your dopamine system.…
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…
Razer will unveil new features for its upcoming AI companion, Razer AVA, during the GDC Festival of Gaming Monday, including the ability…
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…
Steve Downes, the voice of “Halo” protagonist Master Chief, is slamming Donald Trump’s White House for its…
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,…
Andre “Typical Gamer” Rebelo is bringing his love of “Grand Theft Auto” to Fortnite with the launch of his…
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…
Gaming industry veteran Ben Jones has joined Range Media Partners to lead the management and talent representation firm’s newly…
The “Life Is Strange” series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video has found its two leads. Variety has learned exclusively that Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins have been cast in the roles of Chloe and Max, respectively. The show was first reported to be set up at Prime Video in September 2025. Per the…
The “Life Is Strange” series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video has found its two leads. Variety has learned exclusively that…
“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…
“Highguard” will permanently shut down on March 12.  Created by Wildlight Entertainment, the news comes less than two months after the…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers through the end of video game “Resident Evil Requiem,” released Feb. 27 from Capcom. Gamers who spent their weekends playing through the jump scares and zombie fights in “Resident Evil Requiem” know that the survival horror title amounted…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers through the end of video game “Resident Evil Requiem,” released Feb. 27…
“Resident Evil Requiem” launched across multiple platforms Ffriday. The latest entry in the iconic survival horror franchise from developer Capcom brings players back to Racoon City with tense gameplay, immersive mysteries and the return of fan-favorite characters. The game follows FBI intelligence analyst…
“Resident Evil Requiem” launched across multiple platforms Ffriday. The latest entry in the iconic survival horror franchise…
The next generation of “Pokémon” has finally been revealed. During its “Pokémon Presents” 30th anniversary livestream, the company unveiled the first look at the long-awaited 10th generation, “Winds” and “Waves.” The three starter Pokémon and a look at the…
The next generation of “Pokémon” has finally been revealed. During its “Pokémon Presents” 30th…