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Stellan Skarsgård Joins Dakota Fanning in Apple TV Thriller Series

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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The Norwegian actor last appeared in Oscar best picture nominee 'Sentimental Value,' which co-starred Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning's sister.

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The Norwegian actor last appeared in Oscar best picture nominee 'Sentimental Value,' which co-starred Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning's sister.

Andy Weir Apologizes to Alex Kurtzman After Slamming His ‘Star Trek’ Shows

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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The 'Project Hail Mary' author wrote an open letter in the wake of his 'Star Trek' comments going viral: "I was trying to be funny, but in retrospect it comes off as disrespectful and mean..."

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The 'Project Hail Mary' author wrote an open letter in the wake of his 'Star Trek' comments going viral: "I was trying to be funny, but in…

Here Are All the Hits That Have Debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-03-30

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From Michael Jackson to Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more, here are all the singles that have debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

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From Michael Jackson to Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more, here are all the singles that have debuted at No. 1 on the Hot…

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OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users' personal data

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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Match Group and its subsidiary OkCupid has finally settled a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission that dates back to its alleged sharing of user data back in 2014. According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third…

Why it matters

Match Group and its subsidiary OkCupid has finally settled a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission that dates back to its alleged…

Beats’ gym-friendly Powerbeats Fit are $30 off for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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For iPhone owners, the AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic all-around set of wireless earbuds, even for working out. Their value is especially tough to beat at $199.99; however, even with five sizes of silicone tips, they aren’t the best fit for some people, or for some kinds of workouts. If earbuds tend to fall […]

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For iPhone owners, the AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic all-around set of wireless earbuds, even for working out. Their value is especially…

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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iPhone and Android users might be able to make interoperable video calls through their messaging apps - eventually. Last week, the GSM Association (GSMA) announced that the finalized RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard will let users turn 1-to-1 or group RCS chats into video calls thanks to a feature called…

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iPhone and Android users might be able to make interoperable video calls through their messaging apps - eventually. Last week, the GSM…

Drake Can’t Help But Air Decade-Old Awards Show Grievance While Honoring Nelly Furtado

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-30

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The rapper inducted his "dear friend" into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with a genuinely endearing speech — that nevertheless dredged up a 2011 snub (and ended with a plug for his next album)

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The rapper inducted his "dear friend" into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with a genuinely endearing speech — that nevertheless dredged up…

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50 years of Apple pushing tech forward, for better or worse

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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Over the last 50 years, Apple reimagined personal computers, catalyzed the era of the smartphone, enlarged an iPhone and called it the iPad and garnered a strong position in wearable tech through its Watch series and its AirPods. It also popularized software and services like its App Store, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessages…

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Over the last 50 years, Apple reimagined personal computers, catalyzed the era of the smartphone, enlarged an iPhone and called it the iPad…

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Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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Uber has acquired Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup that offers chauffeur services and bookings through its app, with plans to expand further into the luxury travel industry. Blacklane, founded in 2011, acts as a liaison between independent local chauffeur services and travelers looking for a more premium ride.…

Why it matters

Uber has acquired Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup that offers chauffeur services and bookings through its app, with plans to expand…

Ed Sheeran Loops Back to No. 1 on Monthly Boxscore Recap

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-03-30

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Across 10 shows in Australia, the British singer-songwriter claims the month's biggest tour in the world.

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Across 10 shows in Australia, the British singer-songwriter claims the month's biggest tour in the world.

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How To Get Paper In Pokemon Pokopia

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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If you're anything like me, as soon as Pokemon Pokopia declared the need for paper to complete the next step of the Team Initiation Challenge, you suddenly forgot how on earth to craft it. Thankfully, I figured it out via a painstaking method of deduction. Luckily for you, I wrote it down so you don't have to talk to…

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If you're anything like me, as soon as Pokemon Pokopia declared the need for paper to complete the next step of the Team Initiation…

Dyson’s ultra-thin PencilVac Fluffycones is tougher to resist at $150 off

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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Robot vacuums are great for keeping floors clean on a regular basis, but they don’t catch everything. If you’re looking for a tool to handle the finer details your robovac might miss — room corners, edges, hard stairs, entryways, etc. — Dyson’s PencilVac Fluffycones is one of the lightest, most versatile stick vacuums…

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Robot vacuums are great for keeping floors clean on a regular basis, but they don’t catch everything. If you’re looking for a tool to…

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Prolific Video Game Voice Actor Roger Craig Smith on Celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Birthday, 14 Seasons of Narrating ‘Say Yes to the Dress’

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-30

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He’s Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise. He’s Chris Redfield in “Resident Evil.” He’s Kyle Crane of “Dying Light.” He’s Raphael from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” He’s Batman in “Arkham…

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He’s Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise. He’s Chris Redfield in “Resident…

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Crimson Desert Update Seemingly Replaces AI Artwork

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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A new update for the popular RPG Crimson Desert has seemingly removed some of the generative AI art that fans discovered in the game recently. The patch notes alluded to this, with developer Pearl Abyss saying the new update would offer "visual improvements" that included replacing "select 2D visual assets to better…

Why it matters

A new update for the popular RPG Crimson Desert has seemingly removed some of the generative AI art that fans discovered in the game…

Amy Seimetz Makes a Vivid Return to TV in ‘The Testaments’

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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The filmmaker and actor talks to The Hollywood Reporter about why the ‘Handmaid's Tale’ sequel series is her biggest project since her high-profile exit from ‘The Idol’: “It has to be something where I'm like, ‘I don't know if I can do this.’”

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The filmmaker and actor talks to The Hollywood Reporter about why the ‘Handmaid's Tale’ sequel series is her biggest project since her…

Filming on ‘Tomb Raider’ Paused After Star Sophie Turner Suffers “Minor Injury”

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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"As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible," Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement.

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"As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible,"…

Australian Wu-Tang Fans Get Refunds After Four Members No-Show

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-30

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Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard were all absent from the latest leg of their farewell tour

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Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard were all absent from the latest leg of their farewell tour

A new manufacturing process uses lasers to seal paper packaging instead of glue

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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Although paper is a more environmentally friendly packaging material than plastic, it's often contaminated with additives, such as adhesives used to create a secure seal. That complicates the recycling process and reduces the quality of recycled paper. Now, German researchers at four Fraunhofer institutes have…

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Although paper is a more environmentally friendly packaging material than plastic, it's often contaminated with additives, such as…

Sandra Stern’s Brutally Candid and Surprisingly Optimistic Exit Interview

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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Signing off after more than 40 years in the business, Lionsgate TV's vice chairman offers war stories, sage advice and a reason to be hopeful amid the industry struggles.

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Signing off after more than 40 years in the business, Lionsgate TV's vice chairman offers war stories, sage advice and a reason to be…

Laura Dern to Star in Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Drama From Sony

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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The Oscar and Emmy winner will also exec produce the limited series, which is based on reporter Julie K. Brown’s book ‘Perversion of Justice.’

Why it matters

The Oscar and Emmy winner will also exec produce the limited series, which is based on reporter Julie K. Brown’s book ‘Perversion of…

Bob Dylan Baffles Fans With Faux Vintage Letters and Essays on Patreon

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-30

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For a mere $5.00 a month, fans can access "a living archive of lectures from the grave, letters never sent, and original short stories curated by Bob Dylan"

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For a mere $5.00 a month, fans can access "a living archive of lectures from the grave, letters never sent, and original short stories…

The latest Pixel 11 leak shows slimmer bezels and an all-black camera bar

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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The launch of the Google Pixel 11 is still months away, but leaked renders shared by Android Headlines may give us an idea of what to expect. Based on the images, the Pixel 11 could come with slimmer bezels than its predecessor, along with a completely black rear camera bar. The Pixel 10, which launched […]

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The launch of the Google Pixel 11 is still months away, but leaked renders shared by Android Headlines may give us an idea of what to…

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Jack Black wants to star in live-action ‘Yakuza’ game adaptation

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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“I don't know if there are any parts for a portly American, but talk to me” The post Jack Black wants to star in live-action ‘Yakuza’ game adaptation appeared first on NME.

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“I don't know if there are any parts for a portly American, but talk to me” The post Jack Black wants to star in live-action ‘Yakuza’ game…

Justin Bieber Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-30

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Ahead of his headlining Coachella set, the pop star performed an invite-only club gig for fans that exclusively featured songs from Swag and Swag II

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Ahead of his headlining Coachella set, the pop star performed an invite-only club gig for fans that exclusively featured songs from Swag…

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Microsoft's research assistant can now use multiple AI models simultaneously

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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Microsoft's Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. In a blog post announcing Copilot Cowork's availability, Microsoft debuted the Critique feature that will be used in Microsoft 356 Copilot's Researcher tool. Unlike…

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Microsoft's Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI's ChatGPT and…

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West Coast house producer DJ Dan has died: “One of the most beloved, genre-defying, and genuinely influential pioneers in the history of American electronic music”

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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Fans have paid their respects, describing him as "a legend gone too soon" The post West Coast house producer DJ Dan has died: “One of the most beloved, genre-defying, and genuinely influential pioneers in the history of American electronic music” appeared first on NME.

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Fans have paid their respects, describing him as "a legend gone too soon" The post West Coast house producer DJ Dan has died: “One of…

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Get Ready To Pay More For A Switch 2, Experts Say

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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Is a Switch 2 price hike coming? Many are theorizing that this will happen at some point in the future due to the so-called "RAMaggedon" and other factors, and even Nintendo's own top boss said he cannot rule out a price increase. Now, Dr. Serkan Toto of research group Kantan Games has said he believes the Switch 2…

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Is a Switch 2 price hike coming? Many are theorizing that this will happen at some point in the future due to the so-called "RAMaggedon"…

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Crimson Desert Is Doing Something Very Uncommon For RPGs

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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Crimson Desert has been out for barely two weeks now, having launched on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, but the game is already toppling its own player count records. This is quite impressive, as Pearl Abyss' latest action-adventure game is a single-player RPG that has steadily grown in…

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Crimson Desert has been out for barely two weeks now, having launched on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, but the game…

Okta’s CEO is betting big on AI agent identity

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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Today, I’m talking with Todd McKinnon, who is co-founder and CEO of Okta, a platform that lets big companies manage security and identity across all the apps and services their employees use. Think of it like login management — actually, that’s a great way to think about it because the way most people encounter Okta…

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Today, I’m talking with Todd McKinnon, who is co-founder and CEO of Okta, a platform that lets big companies manage security and identity…

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Bring Me The Horizon announce 48-hour digital broadcast of ‘L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ ahead of streaming and physical release

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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They have also released footage of ‘Doomed’ – a seven-minute video that captures one of the most poignant moments in the film The post Bring Me The Horizon announce 48-hour digital broadcast of ‘L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ ahead of streaming and physical release appeared first on NME.

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They have also released footage of ‘Doomed’ – a seven-minute video that captures one of the most poignant moments in the film The post…

The best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale, which runs through tomorrow, March 31st, the retail behemoth is hoping to lure in would-be shoppers with the promise of steep(ish) savings and discounts on more seasonal,…

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Amazon loves to manufacture an event. March is historically a dry spell for deals; however, with Amazon’s third annual Big Spring Sale,…

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Biggest Game Releases of April 2026

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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April, a time for rain showers, fools, taxes, and video games. Here are the biggest releases of April 2026.

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April, a time for rain showers, fools, taxes, and video games. Here are the biggest releases of April 2026.

‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Trailer Reveals Catchy New Backstreet Boys Song

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-30

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The teaser has the heroic pups crashing into a tropical island facing extinction and performing more daring dino rescues — as the boy band performs their “Bottle Up” single.

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The teaser has the heroic pups crashing into a tropical island facing extinction and performing more daring dino rescues — as the boy band…

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World Of Warcraft's First Official Pride Month Event Is In The Works

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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World of Warcraft is getting its first official in-game Pride event as a part of an upcoming patch (via WoWHead). Even better, it's based on a community-organized event that's been raising money for LGBTQ+ charity The Trevor Project for over a decade.The community-run event, The Running of the Trolls, will be getting…

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World of Warcraft is getting its first official in-game Pride event as a part of an upcoming patch (via WoWHead). Even better, it's based…

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Paul McCartney temporarily banned from Reddit for posting photos from his own concert

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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The post in question urged fans not to "forget to tag Paul on socials" shortly before being hit with a ban The post Paul McCartney temporarily banned from Reddit for posting photos from his own concert appeared first on NME.

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The post in question urged fans not to "forget to tag Paul on socials" shortly before being hit with a ban The post Paul McCartney…

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Charlie Day Is Down For A Luigi's Mansion Movie If It Happens

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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Actor Charlie Day voiced Luigi in 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie and reprises the role for this year's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Now, Day has said he would be interested in returning again to the role to be in a movie adaptation of the spooky game Luigi's Mansion.Speaking to ScreenRant, Day said he would be…

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Actor Charlie Day voiced Luigi in 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie and reprises the role for this year's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.…

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Crimson Desert's New Patch Addresses One Of The Game's Biggest Annoyances

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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Developer Pearl Abyss continues to work diligently on its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert, with the South Korean studio releasing a new update for consoles and PC that addresses many of the game's issues. This includes reducing the stamina cost of certain movement abilities and decreasing loading times…

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Developer Pearl Abyss continues to work diligently on its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert, with the South Korean studio…

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Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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The Walt Disney Company's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, is a big fan of video games, and one former Disney executive believes D'Amaro would be smart to do even more in gaming going forward. This could include a buyout of a gaming company like Epic Games.In an interview with CNBC, Kevin Mayer--a former Disney and TikTok…

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The Walt Disney Company's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, is a big fan of video games, and one former Disney executive believes D'Amaro would be…

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This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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Microsoft has confirmed exactly when this year’s Xbox Games Showcase will take place. It will air at the usual time, 1PM ET on the Sunday (June 7) of Summer Game Fest weekend. In recent years, the company has offered a deeper dive into one particular game straight after the showcase, and it’s sticking to that format…

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Microsoft has confirmed exactly when this year’s Xbox Games Showcase will take place. It will air at the usual time, 1PM ET on the Sunday…

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Dua Lipa to curate London Literature Festival to mark Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary year

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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"I can’t wait to dive into the imaginations of some of my favourite authors in one of London’s most iconic cultural spaces" The post Dua Lipa to curate London Literature Festival to mark Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary year appeared first on NME.

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"I can’t wait to dive into the imaginations of some of my favourite authors in one of London’s most iconic cultural spaces" The post Dua…

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Wu-Tang Clan fans offered refunds after members miss “final” shows in Australia

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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The absences were at odds with the tour being billed as their final outing together The post Wu-Tang Clan fans offered refunds after members miss “final” shows in Australia appeared first on NME.

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The absences were at odds with the tour being billed as their final outing together The post Wu-Tang Clan fans offered refunds after…

Xbox’s next big games showcase happens on June 7th

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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It may be the end of March, but gaming companies are already getting ready for the summer. First up is Xbox, which just announced that it will be holding its next major showcase event on June 7th. That's a typical window for Microsoft - last year's edition took place on June 8th - and fits […]

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It may be the end of March, but gaming companies are already getting ready for the summer. First up is Xbox, which just announced that it…

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God Of War Trilogy Remake Release Date Speculation, Trailers, And Everything Else We Know

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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The original God of War celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, but Sony waited until early in 2026 to reveal that the long-requested remake of the first trilogy is finally on its way.God of War Trilogy Remake will tackle God of War, God of War 2, and God of War 3. Aside from the third game, they haven’t appeared on…

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The original God of War celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, but Sony waited until early in 2026 to reveal that the long-requested…

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Xbox Games Showcase Set For June 7, Gears Of War: E-Day Deep Dive To Follow

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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Microsoft has confirmed the date for its annual Xbox Games Showcase, where it'll show off several games. Kicking off on Sunday, June 7, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM PT, the Showcase will be followed by a deep dive on Gears of War: E-Day. If you're interested in watching, the livestream will be broadcast across the official Xbox…

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Microsoft has confirmed the date for its annual Xbox Games Showcase, where it'll show off several games. Kicking off on Sunday, June 7, at…

For $200 more, you can get a MacBook Air

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here. It was January 2008, and Steve Jobs had just pulled the MacBook Air out of a manila envelope onstage at Macworld. Within minutes, Windows PC executives everywhere lost their minds. They grabbed the nearest office envelope, tried to shove in…

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This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here. It was January 2008, and Steve Jobs had just pulled the MacBook…

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-30

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This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here. It's 1989. To play a video, listen to a song, or show photos on a desktop computer requires bolting on expensive hardware, built by a different company, using different software. There are no standards, no portability, no sharing. Tyler…

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This is part of our package about Apple's 50th anniversary, read more here. It's 1989. To play a video, listen to a song, or show photos on…

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Fortnite Layoffs Included Dev With Terminal Brain Cancer

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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The layoffs at Epic Games recently included a developer with terminal brain cancer, and after this became public, Epic's CEO promised to "solve the insurance" for the affected family.Mike Prinke, a former programmer at Epic, was among the 1,000+ people who lost their jobs recently as part of downsizing at the Fortnite…

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The layoffs at Epic Games recently included a developer with terminal brain cancer, and after this became public, Epic's CEO promised to…

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Jessie Reyez surprise releases new EP ‘$TILL PAID’ featuring Stormzy

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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It celebrates one year since she dropped the ‘PAID IN MEMORIES’ album The post Jessie Reyez surprise releases new EP ‘$TILL PAID’ featuring Stormzy appeared first on NME.

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It celebrates one year since she dropped the ‘PAID IN MEMORIES’ album The post Jessie Reyez surprise releases new EP ‘$TILL…

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Tomb Raider Star Sophie Turner Suffers Injury, TV Show Production Suspended

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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The Tomb Raider TV series for Prime Video has suspended production after series star Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft, suffered a "minor injury."A spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly that Turner "experienced a minor injury," and as a precaution, production has "briefly…

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The Tomb Raider TV series for Prime Video has suspended production after series star Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft, suffered a "minor…

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The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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What games should you play on Xbox Game Pass?With so many options to choose from, narrowing down the best Xbox Game Pass games currently available can be a challenge. The subscription service has grown in size, offering a massive library of big AAA games, new day-one releases, and even overlooked gems--like one of…

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What games should you play on Xbox Game Pass?With so many options to choose from, narrowing down the best Xbox Game Pass games currently…

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‘The Pitt’ star Sepideh Moafi refused to change her name to make herself “universally palatable”

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something" The post ‘The Pitt’ star Sepideh Moafi refused to change her name to make herself “universally palatable” appeared first on NME.

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"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something" The post ‘The Pitt’ star Sepideh…

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Scott Mills sacked as DJ from BBC Radio 2 over “personal conduct”

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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He was last heard on-air last week, and the broadcaster shared a statement confirming that the host was “no longer contracted and has left the BBC” The post Scott Mills sacked as DJ from BBC Radio 2 over “personal conduct” appeared first on NME.

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He was last heard on-air last week, and the broadcaster shared a statement confirming that the host was “no longer contracted and has left…

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Saros Release Date, Platforms, And Everything We Know About The Next Housemarque Game

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-30

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One of this year's big upcoming games is Saros, the next game from developer Housemarque. A spiritual sequel to Returnal, Saros builds on the foundation of that roguelike action game and is described as the "ultimate evolution" of the company's approach to gameplay-first adventures. Here's everything we know about the…

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One of this year's big upcoming games is Saros, the next game from developer Housemarque. A spiritual sequel to Returnal, Saros builds on…

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Project Hail Mary is already Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film ever

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-30

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It's safe to say that Project Hail Mary is a success. The movie has taken in over $300 million globally, making it the best showing for Amazon MGM yet, Variety reports. Amazon bought MGM for $8.5 billion in 2022.  Creed III previously held the record for Amazon MGM, having grossed $276 million. Notably, the…

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It's safe to say that Project Hail Mary is a success. The movie has taken in over $300 million globally, making it the best showing for…

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Richard Ashcroft dedicates songs to Liam Gallagher and late dog Betsy at London O2 show as he launches Sergio Tacchini x Modfather fashion capsule

Other nme.com · 2026-03-30

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The headline shows come in support of his seventh studio LP, ‘Lovin’ You’, which was released in October The post Richard Ashcroft dedicates songs to Liam Gallagher and late dog Betsy at London O2 show as he launches Sergio Tacchini x Modfather fashion capsule appeared first on NME.

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The headline shows come in support of his seventh studio LP, ‘Lovin’ You’, which was released in October The post Richard Ashcroft…

Watch Rush Play Live With New Drummer Anika Nilles for the First Time

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-30

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles roared through “Finding My Way” at a surprise Juno Awards performance

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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles roared through “Finding My Way” at a surprise Juno Awards performance

BTS Are Back on Top With Record-Breaking First-Week ‘Arirang’ Sales

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-29

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The supergroup’s comeback album Arirang, their first full-length LP in six years, moved 641,000 total copies, including 532,000 in pure album sales

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The supergroup’s comeback album Arirang, their first full-length LP in six years, moved 641,000 total copies, including 532,000 in pure…

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Bethesda is shutting down The Elder Scrolls: Blades on June 30

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-29

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It's a sad day for the dozens of players still grinding The Elder Scrolls: Blades. Bethesda announced that it's permanently shutting down the servers for its free-to-play mobile spinoff on June 30. First spotted on Reddit, The Elder Scrolls: Blades has already been delisted from the App Store and Google Play store,…

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It's a sad day for the dozens of players still grinding The Elder Scrolls: Blades. Bethesda announced that it's permanently shutting down…

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The Avatar fighting game will release on July 2 for PC and consoles

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-29

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The fighting game community is going to have their hands full this summer between the release of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The studio behind the 2D fighting game based in the Avatar universe announced that a July 2 release date with a trailer that shows off new gameplay and a…

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The fighting game community is going to have their hands full this summer between the release of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Avatar…

Benson Boone Bakes Up ‘Wanted Man’ Arena Tour

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-29

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Just weeks after wrapping American Heart Tour, singer announces 39-date trek for this summer

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Just weeks after wrapping American Heart Tour, singer announces 39-date trek for this summer

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Bluesky's next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-29

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Bluesky is the latest social media platform to throw its hat into the AI chatbot ring. Bluesky, but specifically its chief innovation officer Jay Graber and her new Exploration team, built a new AI assistant called Attie that's designed to help users create custom feeds. Graber called Attie an "agentic social app"…

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Bluesky is the latest social media platform to throw its hat into the AI chatbot ring. Bluesky, but specifically its chief innovation…

New York City Filming Locations: 47 Iconic Movie and TV Sites to Visit

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-28

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From classic to modern films and shows, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of real-world places that brought them to life.

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From classic to modern films and shows, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of real-world places that brought them to life.

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Watch the trailer for Science Saru's Ghost in the Shell anime series

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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A new trailer has given us our best look yet at the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime. While it might not tell us all that much about the direction the show will go in plot-wise, it sure is aesthetically pleasing, with a throwback art style that looks a lot more like the original manga than we've seen with other…

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A new trailer has given us our best look yet at the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime. While it might not tell us all that much about…

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Austria is pursuing a social media ban for kids under 14

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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Austria is the latest country to prepare a social media ban for its children, but it's going even further than others by including anyone under 14. In a press release, the Austrian government said it has introduced a comprehensive catalogue of measures meant to shield minors from the harms of social media. According…

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Austria is the latest country to prepare a social media ban for its children, but it's going even further than others by including anyone…

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The White House app is just as weird and unnecessary as you'd expect

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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President Donald Trump may have a tendency to put his name on everything, but his administration decided to go with the more authoritative The White House App for his latest pursuit. Now available on the App Store and Google Play store, the official White House App claims to gives Americans "a direct line to the White…

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President Donald Trump may have a tendency to put his name on everything, but his administration decided to go with the more authoritative…

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Meta's next AI glasses are reportedly designed with prescription lenses in mind

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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Two new models of Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses are on the way, and they're going to be catered towards those who use prescription lenses, according to a Bloomberg report. While these are supposed to be announced next week, Bloomberg noted that these won't be a "new generation" of Meta's smart glasses. You can already add…

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Two new models of Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses are on the way, and they're going to be catered towards those who use prescription lenses,…

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NASA pauses its lunar Gateway plan, a comet reverses its spin and more science news

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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The first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis moon program may take off in a matter of days, with a launch window that opens on April 1, and as preparations are underway for that, the space agency is refocusing its plan to establish a human presence on the moon. NASA announced major changes to its approach for moon…

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The first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis moon program may take off in a matter of days, with a launch window that opens on April 1, and…

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Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting down

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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Ivy Road, the video game developer behind Annapurna-published cozy game Wanderstop, is shutting down on March 31. While Wanderstop was well-received and even critically acclaimed, it seems like it wasn’t enough of a hit to sustain the studio while it develops a new game without getting investors involved. In its…

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Ivy Road, the video game developer behind Annapurna-published cozy game Wanderstop, is shutting down on March 31. While Wanderstop was…

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Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-28

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As ever, we've got some new games for you to dive into this weekend, and a glimpse at some upcoming titles. But, first, a look at indie studio Albatross Interactive's take on a multiplayer mode from a much-loved blockbuster. Terminal War is…

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As ever, we've got some new games for you to dive into this…

James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dies at 94

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-27

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He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'

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He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'

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Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdown

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Verizon will waive late fees and offer flexible payment arrangements for workers affected by the partial government shutdown. The carrier has made similar offers in the past, like during the COVID-19 pandemic when it gave customers extra mobile data at no additional cost. The Department of Homeland Security has…

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Verizon will waive late fees and offer flexible payment arrangements for workers affected by the partial government shutdown. The carrier…

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‘World of Warcraft’ Concert Series Sets Anniversary Tour (Gaming News Roundup)

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-27

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The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive live concert, “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” will travel the globe in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. The tour will kick off in Los Angeles on Sept. 10 and visit…

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The official “World of Warcraft” concert series is going on tour, Swiss concert production company Helvepic announced Tuesday. An immersive…

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Director BenDavid Grabinski on Future of ‘Scott Pilgrim’ After ‘EX’ Video Game, Filming Two Vince Vaughns for ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-27

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“Scott Pilgrim” fans got another hit of their favorite world earlier this month with the launch of new beat-em-up video game, “Scott Pilgrim EX.” And there might be more where that came from. BenDavid Grabinski, who produced the Tribute Games video game in collaboration with “Scott…

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“Scott Pilgrim” fans got another hit of their favorite world earlier this month with the launch of new beat-em-up video game,…

Time Travel Short ‘Mobius Loop’ Finds Streaming Home

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-27

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Indie distributor Watermelon Pictures is putting Lee Mosa-Peterkin's film on its service, with the filmmaker now writing a feature-length script.

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Indie distributor Watermelon Pictures is putting Lee Mosa-Peterkin's film on its service, with the filmmaker now writing a feature-length…

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Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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A hacking group called Handala has gained access to FBI Director Kash Patel's email account, Reuters reports. The group published content from Patel's email on their website as proof, including photos of Patel "sniffing and smoking cigars" and "making a face while taking a picture of himself in the…

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A hacking group called Handala has gained access to FBI Director Kash Patel's email account, Reuters reports. The group published content…

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Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have a complicated history. In 2023, the two vowed to fight each other in a cage match that never happened. But by early 2025, when both were cozying up to the newly-elected President Donald Trump, they were apparently on more friendly terms. In February of that year, Zuckerberg…

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Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have a complicated history. In 2023, the two vowed to fight each other in a cage match that never happened.…

Film Academy Member Applauds Oscars Relocation, if Not Process That Led to It

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-27

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Bruce Feldman, a veteran publicist and awards strategist, reacts to the announcement that the Oscars ceremony will be moving from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to L.A. Live downtown.

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Bruce Feldman, a veteran publicist and awards strategist, reacts to the announcement that the Oscars ceremony will be moving from the Dolby…

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Meta will fund seven new natural gas plants to power its biggest data center yet

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Meta will essentially foot the power bill for the $27 billion mega data center it's building in Louisiana. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the company struck a deal to fund the energy infrastructure needed for the project.Through a deal with Entergy Louisiana, Meta will fund seven new natural gas…

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Meta will essentially foot the power bill for the $27 billion mega data center it's building in Louisiana. On Friday, the Wall Street…

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European Commission confirms data breach

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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The European Commission has announced that it suffered a cyber attack that affected "cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission's web presence on the Europea.eu platform." While the attack has been contained, Bleeping Computer reports that the threat actor claiming to be behind it was able to take over…

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The European Commission has announced that it suffered a cyber attack that affected "cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission's web…

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Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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If you're still using Crunchyroll after its AI subtitle fiasco and subsequent price increase, there's a new way to watch. The anime streaming service is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app.That means you can subscribe and stream your favorite anime titles, all within Apple's video app. No need for the…

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If you're still using Crunchyroll after its AI subtitle fiasco and subsequent price increase, there's a new way to watch. The anime…

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If you live in Georgia, there's a new exhibit you can visit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia is debuting a new exhibit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. The exhibit, iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple, is set to open on April 1, the date the company was founded, and includes "more than 2,000 artifacts across 20,000 square feet, making it…

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The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia is debuting a new exhibit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. The exhibit,…

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It looks like we're finally getting an Ocarina of Time remake

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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After years of rumors and countless fan-made Unreal Engine tech demos of varying quality, it sounds like we might finally be getting a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. That’s according to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, who said in the latest edition of his podcast that a remake of the seminal…

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After years of rumors and countless fan-made Unreal Engine tech demos of varying quality, it sounds like we might finally be getting a…

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‘Poppy Playtime’ Video Game Creators on Chapter 5’s Massive Launch, Film Adaptation and Plotting Chapter 6: ‘What Comes Next Has to Really Hit Hard’

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-27

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Survival horror game “Poppy Playtime” launched its fifth installment Feb. 18, breaking records set by the video game franchise’s previous debuts with 110,000 units sold in the first three hours, 175,000 on Day 1 overall and 275,000 by the end of its first week of availability. From indie developer…

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Survival horror game “Poppy Playtime” launched its fifth installment Feb. 18, breaking records set by the video game…

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The original Hollow Knight just got an update to fix a glitch with a final boss

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Team Cherry just fixed a bug with the original Hollow Knight, according to a report by GamesRadar. That game came out a full nine years ago, so it's pretty impressive that the dev team is still cranking out updates. Spoilers follow, but it's been nine years so whatever. The update involves a glitch regarding an attack…

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Team Cherry just fixed a bug with the original Hollow Knight, according to a report by GamesRadar. That game came out a full nine years…

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The AI Doc explores how we can survive an uncertain AI future

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Anxiety, more so than technological rigor, sits at the heart of The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Director Daniel Roher is anxious about the future he's bringing a child into — will it be an AI-driven utopia? Or does it spell certain doom, something explored in countless sci-fi stories. To figure it all…

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Anxiety, more so than technological rigor, sits at the heart of The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Director Daniel Roher is…

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PlayStation Raises Price of PS5 to $650 in U.S.; PS5 Pro, PlayStation Portal Also See Hikes

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-27

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PlayStation will increase the price of its PS5 gaming console in the U.S. to $650 beginning April 2, part of a global price hike across several Sony gaming console products. The domestic PS5 price will jump $100 from its current retail rate at $550. The digital edition will rise from $499 to $599. And the […]

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PlayStation will increase the price of its PS5 gaming console in the U.S. to $650 beginning April 2, part of a global price hike across…

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The PS5 is getting more expensive... again

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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It was only last August that Sony raised PS5 console prices in the US, blaming a "challenging economic environment" at the time. Today it has slightly tweaked the phrasing to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape," but the outcome is the same: price rises across the board, this time…

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It was only last August that Sony raised PS5 console prices in the US, blaming a "challenging economic environment" at the time.…

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Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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It turns out people don't actually love having Copilot shoved into their faces. This week, Devindra and PCWorld Senior Editor Mark Hachman discuss Microsoft's surprising plan to "fix" Windows 11 by refocusing on customization and core features, instead of bringing Copilot AI into tons of apps. Is there any enthusiasm…

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It turns out people don't actually love having Copilot shoved into their faces. This week, Devindra and PCWorld Senior Editor Mark Hachman…

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The Morning After: Sony and Honda’s debut EV is dead before it even arrived

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Honda and Sony announced that they are discontinuing both the Afeela 1 and 2, their electric cars. The company is reviewing its “business direction,” but it's hard to expect much from a car company that’s cancelled all of its cars. The Afeela 1, casually called the PlayStation Car, was meant to be a fusion of a modern…

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Honda and Sony announced that they are discontinuing both the Afeela 1 and 2, their electric cars. The company is reviewing its “business…

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Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t Fender a guitar company?” It sure is, and has been one of the most iconic names in guitars and amplifiers since 1946. So what is the company doing making headphones and speakers? Well, it isn’t, exactly. Like Zound Industries used to do with Marshall (before buying the amp…

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I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t Fender a guitar company?” It sure is, and has been one of the most iconic names in guitars and…

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MLB The Show 26 is turning me into more of a baseball fan

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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There were two questions I was looking to answer as I fired up MLB The Show 26. First, how much does the game cater to a baseball newbie like me? Second, will it keep me hooked enough to keep playing after my first few games?I think it's important to share some personal context. I have very limited experience with…

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There were two questions I was looking to answer as I fired up MLB The Show 26. First, how much does the game cater to a baseball newbie…

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RGG's Stranger Than Heaven game will span five time periods

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed more details about its upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven, at the Xbox Partner Preview stream. While previous teasers showed that it was going to be set in the 1910s and 1940s, it turns out its gameplay will span five different time periods: 1915, 1929, 1943, 1951 and 1965. The…

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed more details about its upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven, at the Xbox Partner Preview stream. While…

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Court temporarily blocks US government from labeling Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk'

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-27

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The court has granted Anthropic’s request for a preliminary injunction, preventing the government from banning its products for federal use and from formally labeling it as a “supply chain risk,” at least for now. If you’ll recall, things turned sour between the company and the Trump administration when Anthropic…

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The court has granted Anthropic’s request for a preliminary injunction, preventing the government from banning its products for federal use…

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Google Gemini now lets you import your chats and data from other AI apps

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Google is adding a pair of new features to Gemini aimed at making it easier to switch to the AI chatbot. Personal history and past context are big components to how a chatbot provides customized answers to each user. Gemini now supports importing history from other AI platforms. Both free and paid consumer accounts…

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Google is adding a pair of new features to Gemini aimed at making it easier to switch to the AI chatbot. Personal history and past context…

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Apple discontinues the Mac Pro

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Apple has confirmed to Engadget that the Mac Pro, the desktop tower-shaped computer that was last updated in 2023, has been discontinued. As 9to5Mac notes, the computer no longer appears in the lineup of Macs on Apple's website or in its storefront. That means at least for now, the Mac Studio is the Apple's…

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Apple has confirmed to Engadget that the Mac Pro, the desktop tower-shaped computer that was last updated in 2023, has been discontinued.…

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X moves the ashes of TweetDeck behind its $40 Premium+ subscription

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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X Pro, the feature most users would recognize as TweetDeck, has been removed as a benefit of the social network's Premium subscription. It is now only part of the Premium+ tier, which costs $40 a month. TweetDeck was rebranded to X Pro in 2023 following Elon Musk's renaming of Twitter to X. It became a…

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X Pro, the feature most users would recognize as TweetDeck, has been removed as a benefit of the social network's Premium subscription. It…

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Ugh, Netflix is raising prices

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Netflix is raising prices across all of its subscription tiers, according to an updated "Plans and Pricing" page spotted by Android Authority. The company last raised prices in January 2025, when the cost of all of its tiers were jacked up by $1 or more.  As of this latest price hike, Netflix's…

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Netflix is raising prices across all of its subscription tiers, according to an updated "Plans and Pricing" page spotted by…

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Judge tosses out X's advertiser boycott lawsuit

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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A US District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas has dismissed X Corp.’s lawsuit against advertisers it claimed participated in an “illegal boycott” of X, Reuters reports. X originally filed its lawsuit in 2024 in response to advertisers pulling ads from the social media platform, a decision reportedly…

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A US District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas has dismissed X Corp.’s lawsuit against advertisers it claimed participated in…

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Blumhouse's horror-centric cozy game Grave Seasons will be released on August 14

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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The spooky, yet cozy, game Grave Seasons is coming out on August 14, which was announced at today's Xbox Partner Preview event. This is basically Stardew Valley, but set in a Lovecraftian nightmare of a town. Players farm, mine and romance villagers, but also solve murders and deal with the occasional bloodthirsty…

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The spooky, yet cozy, game Grave Seasons is coming out on August 14, which was announced at today's Xbox Partner Preview event. This is…

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Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Dispatch was one of 2025’s standout titles and one of the best narrative games in years, which made its no-show on Xbox all the more puzzling. Luckily, that’s being rectified this summer. Announced during today’s Xbox Partner Preview broadcast, Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud later…

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Dispatch was one of 2025’s standout titles and one of the best narrative games in years, which made its no-show on Xbox all the more…

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Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, Cost of Hope, this summer

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, titled Cost of Hope, this summer. The expansion and its general release window was announced during today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase. It's been more than a year since the base game finally released, closing a long development cycle that was disrupted by Russia's invasion…

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Stalker 2 is getting its first DLC, titled Cost of Hope, this summer. The expansion and its general release window was announced during…

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Google begins rolling out Search Live globally

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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Following a false start last week, Google has begun rolling out Search Live globally. The tool allows you to point your phone's camera at an object or scene and ask questions about what you see in front of you. With today's expansion, Google is making Search Live available in every location and language where it…

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Following a false start last week, Google has begun rolling out Search Live globally. The tool allows you to point your phone's camera at…

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Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on April 14

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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If you’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, there’s some great news for you coming out of Thursday’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase. Supergiant’s roguelite action RPG is coming to those consoles (as well as Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud) on April 14. It’ll be available on Xbox Game Pass…

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If you’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, there’s some great news for you coming out of Thursday’s…

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The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding the safeguarding of children using its app.  Regulators say that the company, whose audience demographic has always skewed young, may not be doing enough to protect minors from…

Why it matters

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding…

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Serious Sam: Shatterverse will hit Xbox platforms this year

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the Nightreign treatment in the same way Elden Ring did. The latest title is Serious Sam: Shatterverse, where teams of up to five players will take on waves of perennial foe Mental's monster…

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The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the…

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. The bill would require an immediate pause on data center construction until specific new…

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File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria…

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Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision because using AI to whip up copy "often violates several of Wikipedia's core content policies." There are a couple of minor exceptions. Editors can use large language models…

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English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision…

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EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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The European Commission (EC) accused four porn platforms of not doing enough to prevent minors from accessing their content. In its preliminary findings of a 10-month investigation, the European Union's regulatory arm said Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA).The EC said…

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The European Commission (EC) accused four porn platforms of not doing enough to prevent minors from accessing their content. In its…

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AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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AMD just revealed the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which is a beastly follow-up to last year's 9950X3D. This is the company's first desktop processor where both chiplets have been equipped with AMD's proprietary 3D V-Cache technology, which seems like a boon for gamers. Each chiplet includes 104MB of…

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AMD just revealed the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which is a beastly follow-up to last year's 9950X3D. This is the…

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Content Creator Alanah Pearce Launches Charred Pictures in Partnership With Game Devs; ‘Faith: The Unholy Trinity’ Film Adaptation, Two More Movies in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-26

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Popular content creator Alanah Pearce is launching Charred Pictures, an indie production company focused on involving game devs in film and TV adaptation projects. Charred Pictures’ initial slate includes three projects in various states of production: two movies based on gaming IP, and one original indie film…

Why it matters

Popular content creator Alanah Pearce is launching Charred Pictures, an indie production company focused on involving game devs in film and…

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How to use Apple's Playlist Playground to make AI-generated mixes

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-26

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With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best of all, you don't need an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone to take advantage of the new feature. As long as you're a US Apple Music subscriber with your language set to English, you can start using…

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With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best of all, you don't need…

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‘Life Is Strange: Reunion’ Actors on Ending Max and Chloe’s ‘More Mature’ Story in New Video Game, Hopes for Live-Action TV Series

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-24

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Square Enix will reveal the conclusion to the story of “Life Is Strange” characters Max and Chloe with the release of “Life Is Strange: Reunion” on Thursday. Without giving away major spoilers, the video game actors behind the duo can’t share much about how the story ends, other than what…

Why it matters

Square Enix will reveal the conclusion to the story of “Life Is Strange” characters Max and Chloe with the release of…

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Epic Games to Lay Off 1,000 Staffers and Cut $500 Million in Costs Amid ‘Fortnite’ Downturn

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-24

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Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off more than 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the company’s signature free-to-play, online gaming franchise, “Fortnite.” The cuts represent about 20% of Epic’s headcount. “The remaining number of Epic…

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Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off more than 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the…

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‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ to Launch ‘City Town’ Expansion in April, First Trailer Reveals New Character Usahana (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-24

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“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.” Debuting April 16 from Sanrio and developer Sunblink, “City Town” is described as “a rainbow metropolis” filled with mystery.…

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“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC)…

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Minecraft World to Open at U.K. Theme Park in 2027; Microsoft Gaming, Merlin Entertainments Execs Reveal First Details on $70 Million Project

Variety.com variety.com · 2026-03-21

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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World. A $70 million project opening within Chessington World Adventures in the UK from Microsoft-owned “Minecraft” maker Mojang Studios and theme park giant Merlin Entertainments (the owner of the…

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Theme park lovers who yearn for the mines will have their wish granted in 2027 with the debut of Minecraft World. A $70 million project…