Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From Angèle & Justice, Jayda G & More
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Simply the best new dance tracks of the week.
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Simply the best new dance tracks of the week.
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Every Game You Can Buy That Comes With A Fortnite Skin Or Accessories
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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,…
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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…
Jason Blum on Shifting to More Horror IP and Plans to Make Under $1M Movies
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On Saturday, Blum is receiving the Producers Guild of America's Milestone Award for "historic contributions to the entertainment industry."
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On Saturday, Blum is receiving the Producers Guild of America's Milestone Award for "historic contributions to the entertainment industry."
The Guest List take on “a world where trolls, comment bots, algorithms and whistleblowers dictate public understanding” on new single ‘Something Real’
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“This is the song that best represents what we want to say and be," vocalist Cai Alty said The post The Guest List take on “a world where trolls, comment bots, algorithms and whistleblowers dictate public understanding” on new single ‘Something Real’ appeared first on NME.
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“This is the song that best represents what we want to say and be," vocalist Cai Alty said The post The Guest List take on “a world…
BLACKPINK, Bruno Mars, RAYE & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!
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There were also releases from British singer Elmiene and Belgian pop singer Angèle with French dance duo Justice.
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There were also releases from British singer Elmiene and Belgian pop singer Angèle with French dance duo Justice.
Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith’s Cause of Death Has Been Revealed
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The 27-year-old was found dead in a Georgia pond earlier in February.
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The 27-year-old was found dead in a Georgia pond earlier in February.
A Bloodborne Remake From Bluepoint Could Have Happened, But From Software Reportedly Said No
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Over the years, fans have called for a Bloodborne remake. It never materialized, but not for lack of trying. A new report from Bloomberg said the recently shuttered Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake in early 2025, but original developer From Software rejected it.According to the report, Bluepoint was advised…
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Over the years, fans have called for a Bloodborne remake. It never materialized, but not for lack of trying. A new report from Bloomberg…
Angie K & Andrea Vasquez Champion Latino Artists Through Country Latin Association: ‘This Is Something Everyone Should Be Watching’
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The Country Latin Association founders share the mission of supporting Latino artists in Nashville and beyond.
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The Country Latin Association founders share the mission of supporting Latino artists in Nashville and beyond.
Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith’s Cause of Death Revealed
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The 27-year-old died by accident earlier this month
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The 27-year-old died by accident earlier this month
The PS5 Pro is getting upgraded upscaling tech in March
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After suggesting a version of AMD's FSR 4 could be ported to the PS5 Pro last year, it looks like Sony is finally rolling out an update with the upscaling tech in March. Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS4, PS5 and PS5 Pro, shared via a blog post that the PS5 Pro will be updated with a new version of the…
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After suggesting a version of AMD's FSR 4 could be ported to the PS5 Pro last year, it looks like Sony is finally rolling out an update…
Call Of Duty 2026: Everything We Know About The Rumored Modern Warfare 4
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It hasn't been announced yet, but a new Call of Duty game is expected to release later this year, and the latest rumors suggest it will be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Whatever it is, Activision is surely hoping the game performs better than 2025's Black Ops 7, which had the series' worst sales year ranking since…
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It hasn't been announced yet, but a new Call of Duty game is expected to release later this year, and the latest rumors suggest it will be…
How ROA’s Trap-Soul Sound Turned Him Into One of Puerto Rico’s Most Promising Acts
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The Puerto Rican artist won best male new artist of the year at the 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro. Meet February's Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise.
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The Puerto Rican artist won best male new artist of the year at the 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro. Meet February's Billboard Latin Artist on the…
‘Ghosts’ to return with feature film ‘The Possession Of Button House’
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The comedy series, created and written by the team behind 'Horrible Histories', ran on BBC One between 2019 and 2023 The post ‘Ghosts’ to return with feature film ‘The Possession Of Button House’ appeared first on NME.
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The comedy series, created and written by the team behind 'Horrible Histories', ran on BBC One between 2019 and 2023 The post ‘Ghosts’ to…
Google and OpenAI employees sign open letter in ‘solidarity’ with Anthropic
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Hundreds of employees at Google and OpenAI have signed an open letter urging their companies to stand with Anthropic in its standoff with the Pentagon over military applications for AI tools like Claude. The letter, titled “We Will Not Be Divided,” calls on the leadership of both companies to “put aside their…
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Hundreds of employees at Google and OpenAI have signed an open letter urging their companies to stand with Anthropic in its standoff with…
Alex Fernández Honored as Mr. Amigo 2026, a Tradition That Connects Mexico & the U.S.: ‘Feels More Relevant Than Ever’
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The artist receives this recognition five decades after his grandfather, Vicente Fernández.
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The artist receives this recognition five decades after his grandfather, Vicente Fernández.
Director Alexandre Trudeau Wades Into Berlin Fest’s Artistic Freedom Debate: “There’s Politics Everywhere”
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With his brother, Justin Trudeau, and father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, both having served as Canadian prime ministers, the ‘Hair of the Bear’ filmmaker knows a thing or two about tackling political issues.
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With his brother, Justin Trudeau, and father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, both having served as Canadian prime ministers, the ‘Hair of the…
Luke Combs Says Fans ‘Gave Us No Choice’ as He Claims 2 Songs Simultaneously in Country Airplay Top 10
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His “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” joins “Days Like These” in the tier.
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His “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” joins “Days Like These” in the tier.
The Trump phone sure looks a lot like this HTC handset
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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, and have stopped getting a response. This week, thanks to a reader tip, we think we've found the original phone the T1 is based on. A long time ago, back […]
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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…
‘Survivor 50’ Star Kyle Fraser Opens Up About His Painful Injury and Exit From the Game: “Tough Pill to Swallow”
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The season 48 winner, who was eliminated on the first episode of the landmark new season, says he was in a strong strategic position before a torn Achilles forced his removal from the game.
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The season 48 winner, who was eliminated on the first episode of the landmark new season, says he was in a strong strategic position before…
Radiohead tell ICE “go fuck yourselves” for using ‘Let Down’ in video: “You don’t get to appropriate it without a fight”
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"It ain’t funny, this song means a lot to us and other people" The post Radiohead tell ICE “go fuck yourselves” for using ‘Let Down’ in video: “You don’t get to appropriate it without a fight” appeared first on NME.
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"It ain’t funny, this song means a lot to us and other people" The post Radiohead tell ICE “go fuck yourselves” for using…
Radiohead Slams ‘Amateurs’ Behind ICE’s Social Media for Using Band’s Song in Video: ‘Go F–k Yourselves’
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"You don’t get to appropriate it without a fight," the group said in a statement shared with Billboard.
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"You don’t get to appropriate it without a fight," the group said in a statement shared with Billboard.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2: Start Date, And All Leaks And Teases So Far
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The first season of Fortnite Chapter 7 is the game's longest in six years, but the end is finally in sight, and it promises to bring some big changes. We don't know too much for sure about what's in store for Season 2, but there have been a number of leaks and a bunch of cryptic teases from Epic that we can discuss.…
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The first season of Fortnite Chapter 7 is the game's longest in six years, but the end is finally in sight, and it promises to bring some…
Should You Play Resident Evil Requiem In First- Or Third-Person?
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Resident Evil Requiem is notable for being the first game in the series to offer both the first- and third-person perspectives that modern Resident Evil games have been bouncing back and forth between--at launch, anyways. Although Resident Evil Village has the option for both perspectives, the third-person mode was…
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Resident Evil Requiem is notable for being the first game in the series to offer both the first- and third-person perspectives that modern…
CISA is getting a new acting director after less than a year
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The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, is getting a new acting director, as reported by ABC, less than a year after Madhu Gottumukkala took charge of the agency as deputy director and acting director in May 2025. CISA's executive assistant…
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The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, is getting a new…
See Gorillaz’s Tribute to Classic Cartoon Movies Like ‘The Jungle Book’ in New Animated Short
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The group spent 18 months making The Mountain, the Moon Cave and the Sad God as an old-school animated short
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The group spent 18 months making The Mountain, the Moon Cave and the Sad God as an old-school animated short
Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi’s Iran-Set Action Movie ‘Hotel Tehran’ Lands Release (Exclusive)
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Inaugural Entertainment has acquired writer-director Guy Moshe's feature about a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption.
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Inaugural Entertainment has acquired writer-director Guy Moshe's feature about a group of ex-CIA operators seeking redemption.
Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Getting A Limited Run Physical Complete Edition
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Released in 2019, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night quickly became one of the best metroidvanias in modern history. Offering a vibrant art style, a fluid combat system, and even voiced cutscenes, Bloodstained brought plenty of flair to the standard metroidvania gameplay loop. And now, over five years later,…
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Released in 2019, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night quickly became one of the best metroidvanias in modern history. Offering a vibrant art…
Radiohead Demand ICE Remove Video Featuring ‘Let Down’: ‘Go F–k Yourselves’
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“This song means a lot to us and other people, and you don’t get to appropriate it without a fight,” the band said in a new statement
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“This song means a lot to us and other people, and you don’t get to appropriate it without a fight,” the band said in a new statement
AI deepfakes are a train wreck and Samsung’s selling tickets
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On Thursday morning, I attended a Q&A panel with four top Samsung smartphone executives. Until 2025, Samsung was the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, and by association, the world's largest maker of cameras. It's still the second largest after Apple. Samsung handed me the microphone first. I asked: We see…
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On Thursday morning, I attended a Q&A panel with four top Samsung smartphone executives. Until 2025, Samsung was the world's largest…
Max Landis, Whose Career Imploded During #MeToo, Returns with ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie at Paramount (Exclusive)
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At the same time, Danny McBride will also be writing a separate 'G.I. Joe' script.
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At the same time, Danny McBride will also be writing a separate 'G.I. Joe' script.
How Do Warners and Paramount’s TV and Streaming Assets Jive?
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Some better than others.
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Some better than others.
FedEx will refund customers for Trump’s tariffs — if there ever are any refunds
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FedEx plans to pass along any refunds resulting from the Supreme Court's ruling that some of President Donald Trump's tariffs are "illegal." In a statement on its website, FedEx notes that while "no refund process has been established by the courts," the company will reimburse shippers and consumers impacted by…
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FedEx plans to pass along any refunds resulting from the Supreme Court's ruling that some of President Donald Trump's tariffs are…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus gets a better interface and a 40 percent discount
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When Amazon first showed off its redesigned Fire TV OS at CES, we were impressed. It’s faster, better organized, and feels similar to Google’s top-notch TV interface. The update is now finally rolling out to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, making it an even better buy now that it’s on sale for $29.99 […]
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When Amazon first showed off its redesigned Fire TV OS at CES, we were impressed. It’s faster, better organized, and feels similar to…
‘Stranger Things’ Finale Dominates Top TV Songs Chart One Last Time
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Music from the series finale occupies eight of the chart's 10 positions, including the top four.
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Music from the series finale occupies eight of the chart's 10 positions, including the top four.
After Iron Lung's Huge Success, Markiplier Says He Doesn't Want To Be The "Games Guy"
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YouTube star Markiplier's movie adaptation of the game Iron Lung is a massive success at the box office, so, naturally, people are wondering what he might do next in the movie space. That remains to be seen, but he said on the Lemonade Stand podcast that he does not want to be known as the "games guy" when it comes to…
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YouTube star Markiplier's movie adaptation of the game Iron Lung is a massive success at the box office, so, naturally, people are…
CoD: Black Ops 7 Zombies Map Trailer Solves The Mystery Of This Missing Character
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Season 2 Reloaded will add another round-based Zombies map to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Treyarch has released the cinematic trailer ahead of launch. This map is called Paradox Junction, and it seems to finally address the missing character from a previous Zombies storyline.Following the events of Astra Malorum,…
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Season 2 Reloaded will add another round-based Zombies map to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Treyarch has released the cinematic trailer…
This Gorillaz Short Film Is The Kind Of Art AI Simply Can't Make
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Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's cartoon band, the Gorillaz, has taken a stand against generative AI with its new project, a short animated film that serves as a hand-crafted homage to the golden era of 2D animation. Released in time for the band's new album of the same name, The Mountain reimagines the group through…
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Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's cartoon band, the Gorillaz, has taken a stand against generative AI with its new project, a short animated…
Amy Pascal Says Catherine O’Hara’s ‘The Studio’ “Amalgamation” Made Her Smile
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The producer — recipient of the PGA’s David O. Selznick Achievement Award — talks Spider-Man, believing in Greta Gerwig early on, and 007 pressures: “I'm most afraid of fucking it up.”
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The producer — recipient of the PGA’s David O. Selznick Achievement Award — talks Spider-Man, believing in Greta Gerwig early on, and 007…
Mumford & Sons Earns 2nd Straight U.K. No. 1 Album in Less Than a Year
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Prizefighter is the group's fourth to reach the summit of the Official Albums Chart.
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Prizefighter is the group's fourth to reach the summit of the Official Albums Chart.
‘Marshals’ Review: Luke Grimes in a CBS ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff That Struggles To Escape Its Predecessor’s Shadow
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Logan Marshall-Green and Gil Birmingham also star in the crime procedural, which follows federal law enforcement as they solve cases and chase bad guys in the mountains of Montana.
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Logan Marshall-Green and Gil Birmingham also star in the crime procedural, which follows federal law enforcement as they solve cases and…
Delroy Lindo Reveals the Convo He Had With Ryan Coogler About ‘Black Panther 3’
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From ‘Malcolm X’ to ‘Sinners,’ the actor’s slow-burn career arrives at its long-overdue Oscar moment
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From ‘Malcolm X’ to ‘Sinners,’ the actor’s slow-burn career arrives at its long-overdue Oscar moment
At 70 Years Old, This Prestigious EVE Online Player Is "Rebelling" Against Gaming Stereotypes
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Beneath the cold, hard exterior of EVE Online lies plenty of stories from players that will warm your heart. Recently, I became aware of Arrowspeed Bounty, also known as Jennifer--a 70-year-old veteran player who has risen through the game’s political ranks to hold an important position on the Council of Stellar…
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Beneath the cold, hard exterior of EVE Online lies plenty of stories from players that will warm your heart. Recently, I became aware of…
Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video games
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'Ireland’ winner Oyin and season four finalist Jade explain The post Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video games appeared first on NME.
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'Ireland’ winner Oyin and season four finalist Jade explain The post Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video games appeared first on…
Here’s your first look at Kratos and Atreus in Amazon’s upcoming God of War TV adaptation
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With the likes of The Last of Us and Fallout out of the way for a bit, Amazon has seized its opportunity to put the spotlight on the next big video game adaptation, its currently-in-production God of War show. Today we got our first look at Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson as Kratos and Atreus. The image…
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With the likes of The Last of Us and Fallout out of the way for a bit, Amazon has seized its opportunity to put the spotlight on…
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Is Shooting This Summer, Expected to Air in Spring 2027
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The Crave series, which airs on HBO Max in the U.S., received a second-season order quickly into its first-season run.
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The Crave series, which airs on HBO Max in the U.S., received a second-season order quickly into its first-season run.
AI vs. the Pentagon: killer robots, mass surveillance, and red lines
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Can AI firms set limits on how and where the military uses their models? Anthropic is in heated negotiations with the Pentagon after refusing to comply with new military contract terms that would require it to loosen the guardrails on its AI models, allowing for “any lawful use,” even mass surveillance of Americans…
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Can AI firms set limits on how and where the military uses their models? Anthropic is in heated negotiations with the Pentagon after…
Woot’s ‘Video Games for All’ sale features some of our favorite games
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There’s a sale happening at Woot that’s delivering Black Friday-esque deals on video games through March 5th. The “Video Games for All” sale includes discounts on physical games for most modern consoles, making it a great time to treat yourself (or a pal) to some titles that you’ve been waiting to see big price drops…
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There’s a sale happening at Woot that’s delivering Black Friday-esque deals on video games through March 5th. The “Video Games for All”…
OpenAI secures another $110 billion in funding from Amazon, NVIDIA and SoftBank
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OpenAI just announced a massive funding round of $110 billion, which is one of the biggest investment rounds in Silicon Valley history. The investors feature many of the usual suspects, including Amazon with $50 billion, NVIDIA with $30 billion and SoftBank with $30 billion. This investment brings OpenAI to a $730…
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OpenAI just announced a massive funding round of $110 billion, which is one of the biggest investment rounds in Silicon Valley history. The…
We Were All Wrong About Honkai Star Rail 4.0
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Honkai Star Rail 4.0’s livestream reveal at the beginning of February concerned players, including me. A reduction in the number of events--being replaced with more minigames--the absence of an impressively produced music-video-style trailer, the already disappointing 3.X phase of the game, and the version being split…
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Honkai Star Rail 4.0’s livestream reveal at the beginning of February concerned players, including me. A reduction in the number of…
BigXthaPlug and 600 Entertainment Make Noise for Texas With ‘6WA’
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The Dallas rapper and his crew represent their home state and salute the West Coast on the first single from their upcoming mixtape of the same name
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The Dallas rapper and his crew represent their home state and salute the West Coast on the first single from their upcoming mixtape of the…
Which Resident Evil Requiem Perspective Should You Play?
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Resident Evil Requiem is notable for offering both the first and 3rd person perspectives so let's explore how each one feels for Grace and Leon.
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Resident Evil Requiem is notable for offering both the first and 3rd person perspectives so let's explore how each one feels for Grace and…
Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Scares Up Franchise-Best $7.8M in Previews
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The pic's promising start gives Paramount additional reason to celebrate after getting another chance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix walked away.
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The pic's promising start gives Paramount additional reason to celebrate after getting another chance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after…
NASA overhauls Artemis program, delaying Moon landing to 2028
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NASA is making major changes to its Artemis Moon program. On Friday, Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the space agency would carry out an additional flight in 2027 to test commercial lunar landers from SpaceX and/or Blue Origin. The new mission will take the place of Artemis 3, which previously would have seen…
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NASA is making major changes to its Artemis Moon program. On Friday, Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the space agency would carry…
‘An Evening with PinkPantheress’ tour adds 2026 UK and European dates
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The dates include London's Alexandra Palace and two nights in Manchester this summer The post ‘An Evening with PinkPantheress’ tour adds 2026 UK and European dates appeared first on NME.
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The dates include London's Alexandra Palace and two nights in Manchester this summer The post ‘An Evening with PinkPantheress’ tour adds…
From One Ghost To Cosmic Gods, Pokemon Is Unrecognizable After 30 Years
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Thirty years ago, Pokemon was a much smaller and stranger world. As Pokemon’s 30th anniversary approaches, the contrast between the original 151 and today’s sprawling National Pokedex shows just how dramatically the series’ creature design has evolved.When Pokemon Red and Blue first launched, the Kanto region’s lineup…
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Thirty years ago, Pokemon was a much smaller and stranger world. As Pokemon’s 30th anniversary approaches, the contrast between the…
We don’t have to have unsupervised killer robots
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It's the day of the Pentagon's looming ultimatum for Anthropic: allow the US military unchecked access to its technology, including for mass surveillance and fully autonomous lethal weapons, or potentially be designated a "supply chain risk" and potentially lose hundreds of billions of dollars in contracts. Amid the…
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It's the day of the Pentagon's looming ultimatum for Anthropic: allow the US military unchecked access to its technology, including for…
With Fable, Project Windless, And Pokemon Winds/Waves, Video Game Chickens Are Having A Moment
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The games industry seems to have run a-fowl of a strange trend as of late, with multiple upcoming AAA titles featuring belligerent chickens. This flock of games includes the Fable reboot, Krafton's Project Windless, and the recently announced Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves.Chickens have long been a staple in the…
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The games industry seems to have run a-fowl of a strange trend as of late, with multiple upcoming AAA titles featuring belligerent…
Pokemon Winds And Waves Are Skipping Nintendo Switch, And That's A Good Thing
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It's official: Pokemon Winds and Waves will not be released on Nintendo Switch.The website for the new games outright confirms this, stating that they "will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in a simultaneous worldwide release in 2027." This will mark the first time that a mainline Pokemon game will be…
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It's official: Pokemon Winds and Waves will not be released on Nintendo Switch.The website for the new games outright confirms this,…
Gorillaz share beautiful new Jamie Hewlett-directed short film ‘The Mountain, The Moon Cave & The Sad God’
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It marks the release of the band's ninth studio album 'The Mountain', which is out today (February 27) The post Gorillaz share beautiful new Jamie Hewlett-directed short film ‘The Mountain, The Moon Cave & The Sad God’ appeared first on NME.
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It marks the release of the band's ninth studio album 'The Mountain', which is out today (February 27) The post Gorillaz share beautiful…
Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with this Game Boy-shaped music player
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Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and as you’d expect, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are cranking up the nostalgia in every possible way. In addition to re-releasing the Game Boy Advance remakes of Pokémon Red and Blue on Nintendo Switch Online, they’re also selling us a Game Boy-shaped portable…
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Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and as you’d expect, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are cranking up the nostalgia in every…
The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser
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The US military mistakenly shot down a drone belonging to Customs and Border Protection near the Mexican border in Fort Hancock, Texas, according to reports from Reuters and The New York Times. The Thursday incident reportedly led the Federal Aviation Administration to close the airspace where the military fired the…
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The US military mistakenly shot down a drone belonging to Customs and Border Protection near the Mexican border in Fort Hancock, Texas,…
Bruno Mars – ‘The Romantic’ review: more soulful bops from pop’s silver-tongued loverman
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The global superstar still might not be baring his soul in his lyrics, but his fourth solo album – and first in a decade – presents a more mature deployment of romantic clichés The post Bruno Mars – ‘The Romantic’ review: more soulful bops from pop’s silver-tongued loverman appeared first on NME.
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The global superstar still might not be baring his soul in his lyrics, but his fourth solo album – and first in a decade – presents a more…
Actor Awards: Woody Harrelson to Present Life Achievement Nod to Harrison Ford (Exclusive)
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Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Allison Janney, Sarah Paulson and Christoph Waltz also will serve as presenters at Sunday's ceremony.
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Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Allison Janney, Sarah Paulson and Christoph Waltz also will serve as presenters at Sunday's ceremony.
Pokémon Winds and Waves are coming to Switch 2 in 2027
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The Pokémon leakers were right: the Gen 10 games are called Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Waves. The Pokémon Company confirmed the titles during a 30th anniversary stream on Pokémon Day. The games are set to hit Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. (A Game Freak leak last October suggested Wind and Waves would be out this year with…
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The Pokémon leakers were right: the Gen 10 games are called Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Waves. The Pokémon Company confirmed the titles during…
Here’s your first look at Kratos in Amazon’s God of War show
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Amazon has slowly been teasing out casting details for its live-action adaptation of God of War, and now we have our first look at the show. It's a single image but a notable one showing protagonist Kratos and his son Atreus. The characters are played by Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson, respectively, and they look…
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Amazon has slowly been teasing out casting details for its live-action adaptation of God of War, and now we have our first look at the…
Rihanna Posts Documentary Proof She Is Recording Music
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An Instagram Reel showing “a night in the life” of the artist also includes hours at her fashion brand and creating a Mardi Gras costume for her son
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An Instagram Reel showing “a night in the life” of the artist also includes hours at her fashion brand and creating a Mardi Gras costume…
Inside the ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ soundtrack: “All the artists are dirty, gritty and dangerous”
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Score composers Martin Slattery and Antony Genn tell NME about their indie all-star new soundtrack featuring "edgy fucker" Grian Chatten along with Lankum, Girl In The Year Above, Nick Cave, Amy Taylor and more: "You’d want them with you in a bar room brawl" The post Inside the ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal…
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Score composers Martin Slattery and Antony Genn tell NME about their indie all-star new soundtrack featuring "edgy fucker" Grian Chatten…
The Morning After: The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display is pretty cool
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Samsung’s Unpacked event midweek revealed three new phones and two sets of earbuds, but the real standout, as usual, is the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This year, the Ultra actually features a bit of genuine tech innovation — and no, we don’t mean it folds. Let’s talk about its new Privacy Display. This isn't a shimmery,…
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Samsung’s Unpacked event midweek revealed three new phones and two sets of earbuds, but the real standout, as usual, is the Galaxy S26…
Engadget Podcast: Xbox's leadership shakeup and Samsung's Galaxy S26
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This week, we're diving into the big changes at Xbox and what it all means for Microsoft's gaming future. Phil Spencer, the longtime face of Xbox, announced he's retiring last week. He'll be replaced by Microsoft's former CoreAI CEO Asha Sharma, instead of his longtime deputy Sarah Bond, who plans to leave the…
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This week, we're diving into the big changes at Xbox and what it all means for Microsoft's gaming future. Phil Spencer, the longtime face…
‘Pokémon’ Reveals New Games, ‘Winds’ and ‘Waves,’ With 2027 Release Date and 10th Generation Starters
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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…
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The next generation of “Pokémon” has finally been revealed. During its “Pokémon Presents” 30th…
‘Bridgerton’ Boss on Turning Fantasy Into Reality With Benedict-Sophie Part 2 Love Story — and That Lady Whistledown Surprise
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Jess Brownell chats with The Hollywood Reporter about bringing chaos to the Bridgerton family before season four's fairytale ending, and what to expect from future seasons of the hit Netflix period drama.
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Jess Brownell chats with The Hollywood Reporter about bringing chaos to the Bridgerton family before season four's fairytale ending, and…
‘DTF St. Louis’ Review: Jason Bateman, David Harbour and Linda Cardellini Topline HBO’s Intriguingly Evasive Murder Mystery
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Steven Conrad ('Patriot') writes and directs the seven-part limited series about infidelity, insolvency, hip-hop dancing and death in a Midwestern suburb.
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Steven Conrad ('Patriot') writes and directs the seven-part limited series about infidelity, insolvency, hip-hop dancing and death in a…
David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones praises parents after sharing story of missing father’s final days in being “forcibly removed” from family home for therapy
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“I love my parents deeply. They were trying to help a child who was struggling in ways none of us could understand at the time” The post David Bowie’s daughter Lexi Jones praises parents after sharing story of missing father’s final days in being “forcibly removed” from family home for therapy…
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“I love my parents deeply. They were trying to help a child who was struggling in ways none of us could understand at the time” The post…
‘Pokémon Winds & Waves’ release date and all the other good stuff from the 30th anniversary showcase
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“We hope you will all enjoy seeing how Pokémon continues to evolve.” The post ‘Pokémon Winds & Waves’ release date and all the other good stuff from the 30th anniversary showcase appeared first on NME.
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“We hope you will all enjoy seeing how Pokémon continues to evolve.” The post ‘Pokémon Winds & Waves’ release date and all…
A cheap MacBook is the perfect way for Apple to win over Windows users
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The MacBook is coming back — or at least, that's what the rumors claim. Next week, Apple is expected to announce a colorful, low-cost, non-Air, non-Pro MacBook powered by one of its mobile processors. By avoiding its pricier M-series chips, Apple may reportedly be able to reach a low $699 or $799 price for the…
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The MacBook is coming back — or at least, that's what the rumors claim. Next week, Apple is expected to announce a colorful, low-cost,…
Ultrahuman’s new Pro ring comes with 15 days battery life
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If there’s one thing that stops people using their smart rings over the long term, it’s the battery life. After all, they’re so unobtrusive, it’s easy to forget to drop it on the charging plate every few days. It doesn’t take long for your pricey gadget to become little more than a very expensive piece of jewelry.…
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If there’s one thing that stops people using their smart rings over the long term, it’s the battery life. After all, they’re so…
OpenAI will notify authorities of credible threats after Canada mass shooter's second account was discovered
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OpenAI has vowed to strengthen its safety protocols and to notify law enforcement of credible threats sooner in a letter addressed to Canadian authorities, according to Politico and The Washington Post. If you’ll recall, Canadian politicians summoned the company’s leaders after reports came out that it didn’t notify…
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OpenAI has vowed to strengthen its safety protocols and to notify law enforcement of credible threats sooner in a letter addressed to…
Google Maps will finally be usable in South Korea
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Google will finally be able to provide real-time driving and walking directions in South Korea, The New York Times reported. The company has received permission from the nation's Transport Ministry to export geographic data out of the country, which will allow it to provide GPS services as well as detailed listings…
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Google will finally be able to provide real-time driving and walking directions in South Korea, The New York Times reported. The company…
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2026
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Weak Wi-Fi can turn everyday tasks into small frustrations, whether it’s a video call that drops mid-sentence or a stream that refuses to load in certain rooms. If upgrading your router isn’t an option, a Wi-Fi extender can be a practical way to stretch your existing network farther and smooth out coverage gaps —…
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Weak Wi-Fi can turn everyday tasks into small frustrations, whether it’s a video call that drops mid-sentence or a stream that refuses to…
‘Cambodian Beer Dreams’ Turn Into Nightmares in Doc Premiering at CPH:DOX (Exclusive Trailer)
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Laurits Nansen's film explores "neo-colonial alcohol capitalism," "beer girls" and "what happens to people, ethics, and morality when alcohol and capitalism are unleashed like two wild animals."
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Laurits Nansen's film explores "neo-colonial alcohol capitalism," "beer girls" and "what happens to people, ethics, and morality when…
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’: First Reactions From the Premiere
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The Gothic romance drama starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale hits theaters on March 6.
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The Gothic romance drama starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale hits theaters on March 6.
Anthropic refuses to bow to Pentagon despite Hegseth's threats
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Despite an ultimatum from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Anthropic said that it can't "in good conscience" comply with a Pentagon edict to remove guardrails on its AI, CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a blog post. The Department of Defense had threatened to cancel a $200 million contract and label Anthropic a…
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Despite an ultimatum from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Anthropic said that it can't "in good conscience" comply with a…
Benny Blanco Says Selena Gomez Lost Her Vows Five Days Before Their Wedding
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The producer appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets
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The producer appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets
Raye Reflects on Heartbreak on Emotive Single ‘Nightingale Lane’
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The song is the second track to be released off the British singer’s forthcoming LP, This Album May Contain Hope
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The song is the second track to be released off the British singer’s forthcoming LP, This Album May Contain Hope
‘American Classic’ Review: Kevin Kline and Laura Linney Can’t Save MGM+’s Creaky Theater Comedy
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A self-absorbed Broadway star returns to his Pennsylvania hometown and puts on a show to save the local theater with a production of 'Our Town.'
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A self-absorbed Broadway star returns to his Pennsylvania hometown and puts on a show to save the local theater with a production of 'Our…
Blackpink’s Comeback Mini Album, ‘Deadline,’ Is Here
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The group also shared a dynamic music video for its anthemic song “Go”
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The group also shared a dynamic music video for its anthemic song “Go”
2026 PGA Awards: ‘The Making of Adolescence’ Wins Shortform Prize While ‘Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Wins Innovation Award
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'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' was also recognized best sports program, while 'Sesame Street' won the PGA Award for best children’s program.
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'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' was also recognized best sports program, while 'Sesame Street' won the PGA Award for best children’s program.
‘Love Story’ Star Sarah Pidgeon on Recreating JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Infamous Battery Park Fight
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“You know, who knows what they really said in these moments,” the actress tells The Hollywood Reporter before explaining why it was an exciting challenge to film.
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“You know, who knows what they really said in these moments,” the actress tells The Hollywood Reporter before explaining why it was an…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Pays Emotional Tribute to Eric Dane With Look Back at Dr. Mark Sloan
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Thursday night's episode of the ABC medical drama ended with a 60-second montage of memorable moments with "Dr. McSteamy," played by Dane who died Feb. 19 after a battle with ALS.
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Thursday night's episode of the ABC medical drama ended with a 60-second montage of memorable moments with "Dr. McSteamy," played by Dane…
Pink Shuts Down Separation Rumors With Carey Hart: ‘You Can Do Better’
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“Do you want to talk about my accomplishments or do you only want to talk about my supposed demise?” said the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee
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“Do you want to talk about my accomplishments or do you only want to talk about my supposed demise?” said the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war
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For anyone who has been following the soap opera unfolding between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over the past few months in their financial brinksmanship to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the saga may be nearing its end. Today, WBD said its board of directors have determined that the latest offer from Paramount…
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For anyone who has been following the soap opera unfolding between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over the past few months in their…
iFi's new GO Link 2 DAC is a cheap way to reap the lossless benefits of your Spotify plan
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Audio company iFi just introduced a new DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) that's both smaller and lighter than its previous model, and only costs $59. The iFi GO Link 2 connects to a smartphone or other audio-playing device over USB-C and can instantly improve the listening experience on wired headphones.Wireless…
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Audio company iFi just introduced a new DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) that's both smaller and lighter than its previous model, and…
Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people
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Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of using more AI tools. The financial tech company, helmed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is slashing its current staff of 10,000 to "just under 6,000." CNBC highlighted a…
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Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of…
Guitar Hero vets RedOctane reveal their new music game
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RedOctane Games, a relaunched version of one of the studios behind the very first Guitar Hero, has shared a first trailer for its new music game, Stage Tour. The original RedOctane was shut down by Activision in 2010, and only recently reformed under Embracer Freemode to create a new music game franchise in August…
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RedOctane Games, a relaunched version of one of the studios behind the very first Guitar Hero, has shared a first trailer for its new music…
Meta sues advertisers in Brazil and China over 'celeb bait' scams
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Meta has sued the people and groups behind three scam operations that used images and deepfakes of celebrities to lure users to scam websites. According to the company, the three entities were based in China and Brazil and targeted people in the US, Japan and other countries. The ads promoted fraudulent investment…
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Meta has sued the people and groups behind three scam operations that used images and deepfakes of celebrities to lure users to scam…
NATO approves the iPhone and iPad for classified use
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Apple's mobile devices are secure enough for NATO. Following extensive testing by the German government, the iPhone and iPad are now considered secure enough for the NATO-restricted classified level.Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, or BSI) tested…
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Apple's mobile devices are secure enough for NATO. Following extensive testing by the German government, the iPhone and iPad are now…
An AI-generated Resident Evil Requiem review briefly made it on Metacritic
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Review aggregator Metacritic has removed a review of Resident Evil Requiem because it was AI-generated, Kotaku reports. The review was published by UK gaming site VideoGamer, but appears to be "written" by a fake AI journalist rather than a real person.While it's unfortunately difficult to confirm with 100…
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Review aggregator Metacritic has removed a review of Resident Evil Requiem because it was AI-generated, Kotaku reports. The review was…
The new $25 action game from the creator of Just Cause arrives on April 8
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We’re still waiting for releases dates for Remedy’s in-development Max Payne remakes, but if you’re in need of a noir fix sooner than that, keep an eye on Liquid Swords’ Samson: A Tyndalston Story, which just got a release date of April 8. The debut game from a new studio formed by Just Cause creator Christofer…
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We’re still waiting for releases dates for Remedy’s in-development Max Payne remakes, but if you’re in need of a noir fix sooner than that,…
Apple and Netflix are teaming up to share Formula 1 programming
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Apple and Netflix have entered into a rather surprising partnership. The dynamic streaming duo will share Formula 1 programming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The deal allows Netflix to stream the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in May, along with Apple TV. On the flipside, Apple TV and Netflix will both air season…
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Apple and Netflix have entered into a rather surprising partnership. The dynamic streaming duo will share Formula 1 programming, according…
eBay will lay off 800 workers, or 6 percent of its staff
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eBay announced that it is cutting about 800 jobs from its global staff. "We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce," the retailer said in a statement as reported by Bloomberg. This move will…
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eBay announced that it is cutting about 800 jobs from its global staff. "We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align…
Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, More Appear in Trailer for Billy Idol Documentary
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Fresh off his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Billy Idol Should Be Dead hits theaters this week
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Fresh off his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Billy Idol Should Be Dead hits theaters this week
Everything you need to know about streaming F1 on Apple TV
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We’ve known Apple would follow up its blockbuster film F1: The Movie with live coverage of F1 races in 2026. Now that we’re approaching the first grand prix weekend of the year, the company has provided details on what fans can expect to see inside the Apple TV app and beyond. There’s already a dedicated F1 channel in…
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We’ve known Apple would follow up its blockbuster film F1: The Movie with live coverage of F1 races in 2026. Now that we’re approaching the…
Ambient Dreamie bedside companion review: The best sleep I've had in years
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How much would you pay for a good night's sleep? This is a question I've asked myself repeatedly over the last few weeks as I've been testing the Dreamie, a $250 alarm clock and "bedside companion" that I couldn't stop thinking about after I first encountered it at CES. Ambient's Dreamie offers many of the…
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How much would you pay for a good night's sleep? This is a question I've asked myself repeatedly over the last few weeks as I've been…
Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4 and more
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Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, but Samsung got out ahead of many rivals that will be showing off new handsets at that event by running the latest edition of Unpacked on Wednesday. At its event in San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, the company revealed the Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the base…
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Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, but Samsung got out ahead of many rivals that will be showing off new handsets at that…
Burger King will use AI to monitor employee 'friendliness'
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Burger King, the chain that leans into creepy when others don't dare, is at it again. The Verge reported on Thursday that the company is rolling out a new voice-controlled AI chatbot for its workers. That may sound like business as usual in 2026, but this assistant doesn't just help with meal prep and monitor…
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Burger King, the chain that leans into creepy when others don't dare, is at it again. The Verge reported on Thursday that the company is…
Like so many other retirees, Claude Opus 3 now has a Substack
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We appear to have reached a point in the information age where AI models are becoming old enough to retire from, er, service — and rather than using their twilight years to, I don’t know, wipe the floor with human chess leagues or something, they're now writing blogs. Can anything be more 2026 than that? ICYMI,…
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We appear to have reached a point in the information age where AI models are becoming old enough to retire from, er, service — and rather…
The astronaut whose illness forced an early return from the ISS was Mike Fincke
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NASA recently ended a manned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) a month early, citing a medical issue with one of the astronauts. The space agency just revealed that the impacted astronaut was Mike Fincke. This was the first medical evacuation in the history of the ISS. NASA wrote a statement saying that…
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NASA recently ended a manned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) a month early, citing a medical issue with one of the…
Google's Nano Banana 2 is a faster version of Nano Banana Pro
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Google has launched its new image generation model, the Nano Banana 2, which is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. The company says the new model has the capabilities, world knowledge and reasoning of Nano Banana Pro, but it can accomplish tasks at “lightning-fast speed.” That enables rapid editing and the quick…
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Google has launched its new image generation model, the Nano Banana 2, which is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. The company says the new…
Tim Cook confirms a week of Apple product reveals
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has teased “a big week ahead" for Apple, starting on the morning of Monday, March 2. The company had already announced an in-person event for media and creators on March 4, while rumors had pointed toward Apple revealing at least five products over three days next week, so it looks like the…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has teased “a big week ahead" for Apple, starting on the morning of Monday, March 2. The company had already…
AI robotics company started by Alphabet is joining Google proper
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Robotics company Intrinsic has announced it will be folding into Google as the company bets on the future of physical AI in manufacturing. The company focuses on software tools to make robots more affordable and easier to use, as well as using adaptive intelligence to help the robots perform real-world…
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Robotics company Intrinsic has announced it will be folding into Google as the company bets on the future of physical AI in manufacturing.…
NVIDIA updates Shield TV after pledging further support
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NVIDIA is a very busy company, and between all the graphics cards and AI-chasing, it wouldn’t be wholly surprising to see the company forget about its more niche offerings, such as the Android-powered NVIDIA Shield TV. Happily for all those who own one of these powerful set-top boxes, that doesn’t appear to be the…
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NVIDIA is a very busy company, and between all the graphics cards and AI-chasing, it wouldn’t be wholly surprising to see the company…
Watch the trailer for Louis Theroux's new documentary 'Inside the Manosphere'
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Netflix has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere set to arrive on March 11th. It will be the first full-length Netflix documentary for Theroux, and see him interview "manosphere" influencers like Sneako, Justin Waller and HS Tikky Tokky, aka Harrison Sullivan.…
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Netflix has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere set to arrive on March 11th. It will be…
The best budget cameras for 2026
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Like other electronics products, cameras have shot up in price in the US of late due to tariffs and other reasons. Fortunately, there are still many models available for less than the price of a budget smartphone ($750 or less) that offer great features for creators and photographers alike. If it’s speed you want…
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Like other electronics products, cameras have shot up in price in the US of late due to tariffs and other reasons. Fortunately, there are…
NY AG: Valve's loot boxes can get kids hooked on gambling
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her office. According to the AG’s announcement, her office conducted an investigation and had concluded that Valve enabled gambling by enticing users to pay for a chance at rare items…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her…
Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content
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Instagram is adding a new alert for the parents of teen users of its social media platform. The network will alert the adult if their child repeatedly searches for terms about suicide or self-harm in a short time frame. From that notification, the parent will optionally be able to access resources for having…
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Instagram is adding a new alert for the parents of teen users of its social media platform. The network will alert the adult if their child…
Gaming accessory maker and publisher Nacon files for insolvency
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French AA gaming developer and accessory manufacturer Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder Bigben failed to make a loan repayment, the company said in a press release. "To date, the company reports available assets do not allow it to meet its liabilities," Nacon wrote. The objective…
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French AA gaming developer and accessory manufacturer Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder Bigben failed to make a…
The best ergonomic keyboards for 2026
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If you experience discomfort after long hours behind a desk, simply slapping an ergonomic mouse and keyboard on your desk won’t solve the problem. First, you have to address the root issue of sitting still for too long by standing up and walking around each hour or so. But after that, it’s worth considering your…
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If you experience discomfort after long hours behind a desk, simply slapping an ergonomic mouse and keyboard on your desk won’t solve the…
New Webb Telescope photos show off the Exposed Cranium Nebula
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It's always a fun day for the space nerds when a NASA team has new images to share from the James Webb Space Telescope. Today's pair has brains on the brain, with a look at the fittingly named Exposed Cranium Nebula. More officially, this cloud of space dust and debris is known as Nebula PMR 1. The images shared today…
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It's always a fun day for the space nerds when a NASA team has new images to share from the James Webb Space Telescope. Today's pair has…
Snap is hosting its own creator awards show
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It seems like any and every industry can have its own awards show these days. And why not? Most of us appreciate a chance to bust out the sequins and satin from time to time. If you can celebrate excellent work or make some extra biz dev bucks at the same time, all the better. Snap is the latest social media company…
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It seems like any and every industry can have its own awards show these days. And why not? Most of us appreciate a chance to bust out the…
Skate's developer is laying off staff before the game leaves early access
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Full Circle, the developer behind the new Skate game, has announced that it is restructuring and laying off staff. It's not yet clear how many roles will be impacted by the changes, but the restructuring is happening less than six months after skate. launched in early access on September 15, 2025."We’re reshaping…
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Full Circle, the developer behind the new Skate game, has announced that it is restructuring and laying off staff. It's not yet clear how…
The next Assassin's Creed game loses its creative director
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Ubisoft's shakeups continue unabated. The creative director of the next Assassin's Creed game, codenamed Hexe, has left the company. The departure of Clint Hocking, a 20-year veteran of the company over two stints, was reportedly announced in a staff meeting this week.Hocking's resume at Ubisoft included serving as…
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Ubisoft's shakeups continue unabated. The creative director of the next Assassin's Creed game, codenamed Hexe, has left the company. The…
Canadian government demands safety changes from OpenAI
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Canadian officials summoned leaders from OpenAI to Ottawa this week to address safety concerns about ChatGPT. The crux of the government concerns was that OpenAI did not notify authorities when it banned the account of a user who allegedly committed a mass shooting in British Columbia earlier this…
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Canadian officials summoned leaders from OpenAI to Ottawa this week to address safety concerns about ChatGPT. The crux of the government…
Xbox consoles now support 1440p streaming
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Microsoft has announced that its rolling out support for streaming games at 1440p on Xbox consoles. Game streaming is a key benefit of paying for a Game Pass subscription, and as of 2025, now also includes games players own that aren't part of the larger Game Pass library.The higher bitrate streaming option will let…
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Microsoft has announced that its rolling out support for streaming games at 1440p on Xbox consoles. Game streaming is a key benefit of…
Tecno just unveiled a ridiculously thin modular smartphone concept design
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Tecno just unveiled a rather intriguing modular smartphone concept design at MWC 2026. The standout feature here is likely the size. Most modular smartphone concepts start bulky and only get bulkier once attaching accessories. Tecno's base smartphone is just 4.9mm thin, which is significantly thinner than a pencil and…
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Tecno just unveiled a rather intriguing modular smartphone concept design at MWC 2026. The standout feature here is likely the size. Most…
HP says RAM now accounts for more than a third of its PC costs
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The cost of PC components has been skyrocketing as AI infrastructure buildout creates extraordinary demand amid limited supply. HP says that squeeze is now hitting PC memory especially hard, with RAM now accounting for 35 percent of a system’s overall cost. "We did share last quarter that memory and storage costs…
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The cost of PC components has been skyrocketing as AI infrastructure buildout creates extraordinary demand amid limited supply. HP says…
Kalshi fined a MrBeast editor for insider trading
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Kalshi, one of several online prediction markets that have exploded in popularity in the last few years, has suspended one of YouTube MrBeast's video editors for insider trading, NPR reports. Besides being suspended from the platform for two years, Kalshi says the editor will also be required to pay a financial…
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Kalshi, one of several online prediction markets that have exploded in popularity in the last few years, has suspended one of YouTube…
Ahead of $55 Billion Go-Private Deal, Electronic Arts Leads Video Game Publishers With Most Game Downloads in 2025
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Soon-to-be privately-owned game publisher and developer Electronic Arts saw the most PC/console game downloads of the year of any game publisher with over 200 million units sold, according to Sensor Tower’s 2026 State of Gaming Report, released on Wednesday. Additionally, EA, which is set to close its $55 billion…
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Soon-to-be privately-owned game publisher and developer Electronic Arts saw the most PC/console game downloads of the year of any game…
Hello Kitty and Friends Coming to ‘Monopoly Go’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Hello Kitty and Friends are coming to hit mobile game “Monopoly Go!” From March 10 through 29, the beloved Sanrio characters — including icons like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Keroppi, Pompompurin, Pochacco and Kuromi — will arrive in the game with themed minigames, collectibles and customizable style…
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Hello Kitty and Friends are coming to hit mobile game “Monopoly Go!” From March 10 through 29, the beloved Sanrio characters — including…
PlayStation’s ‘Wolverine’ Video Game Sets Release Date (Gaming News Roundup)
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PlayStation’s highly anticipated “Wolverine” video game will launch on Sept. 15. The titular character, Logan/Wolverine, will be played by Liam McIntyre. Per the studio, the game “intends to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy, with fast, fluid, and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces, and a…
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PlayStation’s highly anticipated “Wolverine” video game will launch on Sept. 15. The titular character, Logan/Wolverine, will be played by…
Critical Role Taps Hallmark Media Alum Alyssa Zeisler as General Manager of Streamer Beacon (EXCLUSIVE)
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Critical Role has hired Hallmark Media alum Alyssa Zeisler as general manager of its paid streaming service Beacon. Launch in May 2024 by the Critical Role team, Beacon offers exclusive and early access content for fans of the D&D-inspired brand, as well as live event pre-sales, instant access to VODs and…
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Critical Role has hired Hallmark Media alum Alyssa Zeisler as general manager of its paid streaming service Beacon. Launch in May 2024 by…
NAACP Image Award Nom ‘HipHopGamer’ Gerard Williams on Launch of Gaming Content Category: ‘They Need to Be a Part of That Conversation’
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For the first time ever, the NAACP Image Awards are getting into gaming. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kick off a three-day stream of its virtual awards portion Monday at 8 p.m. on Youtube. Among the multiple digital content creator categories that will be announced out of the stream is Outstanding Digital Content…
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For the first time ever, the NAACP Image Awards are getting into gaming. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kick off a three-day stream of its…
Inside Blizzard Entertainment’s Lofty Goal to Wow the Gaming World Again
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The iconic orc statue that lives at the center of Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine campus is standing a little taller these days as the brand behind “World of Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Hearthstone” and “Overwatch” builds to its 35th anniversary. Sitting in her office…
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The iconic orc statue that lives at the center of Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine campus is standing a little taller these days as…
New ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Leadership Team Set at Ubisoft, Including ‘Black Flag,’ ‘Origins’ Alums
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Ubisoft has set three executives as the new leaders of its iconic “Assassin’s Creed” video game franchise, including alums who oversaw work on beloved title “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.” Vantage Studios, the Ubisoft subsidiary that operates the “Assassin’s…
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Ubisoft has set three executives as the new leaders of its iconic “Assassin’s Creed” video game franchise, including…
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma on What Makes a ‘Great Game,’ Having ‘No Tolerance for Bad AI’ and Replacing Phil Spencer
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It’s the dawn of a new era for Xbox. On Friday, Microsoft Gaming announced longtime leader Phil Spencer would be retiring as CEO and that Asha Sharma, Microsoft CoreAI’s head of product development, had been named his successor. With Spencer having been a staple in the gaming community for decades, Sharma…
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It’s the dawn of a new era for Xbox. On Friday, Microsoft Gaming announced longtime leader Phil Spencer would be retiring as CEO and…
Xbox Shake-Up: Phil Spencer Exiting as CEO of Microsoft Games Group, Asha Sharma Set as Successor
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Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner and 12 years in his current role. He will stay on in an adviser capacity until later in the year. Asha Sharma, most recently president of product development for Microsoft’s CoreAI division, will be replacing Spencer as the new…
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Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO after nearly 40 years with the Xbox owner and 12 years in his current role. He will stay…