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Three new Gemini features come to Google TV

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Google has announced a trio of new AI-powered features for its Google TV platform, after showing off smarter Gemini integration at CES back in January. Google TV can now provide "richer visual help" when you ask it a question. Request the current sports scores, for example, and Gemini will bring up not only…

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Google has announced a trio of new AI-powered features for its Google TV platform, after showing off smarter Gemini integration at CES back…

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Apple confirms ads are coming to Apple Maps

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple Maps will soon have ads, Apple confirmed in a blog post announcing the company's new Apple Business platform. Reports that Apple planned to expand its ad business outside of the App Store and Apple News broke as recently as yesterday, but the company has been rumored to be exploring putting ads in its navigation…

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Apple Maps will soon have ads, Apple confirmed in a blog post announcing the company's new Apple Business platform. Reports that Apple…

Inside ‘Hannah Montana 20’: Special Taping Marks “Full Circle” Moment for Both Fans and Miley Cyrus as She “Reclaims” Her Disney Era

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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Cyrus shared she's finally "merging" with the onscreen persona that made her a star during the exclusive taping of the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.'

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Cyrus shared she's finally "merging" with the onscreen persona that made her a star during the exclusive taping of the 'Hannah Montana 20th…

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For All Mankind is returning for a sixth and final season

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple TV's long-running sci-fi show For All Mankind has just been renewed for a sixth and final season, ahead of this week's season five premiere. This seems more like the natural endpoint of the story instead of a cancellation, according to remarks made by some of the creators. "Getting to explore the For All Mankind…

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Apple TV's long-running sci-fi show For All Mankind has just been renewed for a sixth and final season, ahead of this week's season five…

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New Devil May Cry Season 2 Trailer Wastes No Time Giving Fans What They Want

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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The second season of Netflix's animated Devil May Cry series is almost here, and ahead of its May 12 launch, a new trailer for the series has gone live. Building off of last season's cliffhanger, the teaser wastes no time in giving Devil May Cry fans what they've been waiting for--and a little more!--so if you haven't…

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The second season of Netflix's animated Devil May Cry series is almost here, and ahead of its May 12 launch, a new trailer for the series…

The Apple Watch SE 3 is even easier to recommend at $50 off

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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When Apple released the latest Apple Watch SE, it surprised us, outshining Apple’s more expensive models while improving on the basics. Now that it’s on sale, it’s even easier to recommend. The LTE-enabled model has dropped back to its all-time low of $249 ($50 off) at Amazon for the first time since December, while…

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When Apple released the latest Apple Watch SE, it surprised us, outshining Apple’s more expensive models while improving on the basics. Now…

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Hello Kitty: Island Adventure's Next DLC Focuses Less On Coziness, More On Fun

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is about to get a lot more metropolitan. Sunblink and Sanrio have officially announced the release date for the cozy adventure game's next DLC, City Town, which sends players to a "a rainbow metropolis teeming with creativity and mystery." While those playing Hello Kitty: Island Adventure…

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Hello Kitty: Island Adventure is about to get a lot more metropolitan. Sunblink and Sanrio have officially announced the release date for…

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iOS 26.4 is here, with Playlist Playground and new emoji

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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iOS and iPadOS 26.4 are here, with a surprising number of new features for a point release. Chief among them is a new AI playlist generator, similar to one Spotify launched in 2024.Playlist Playground is Apple's branding for the song list generator. It works as you'd expect: Type a prompt, and it spits out tracks that…

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iOS and iPadOS 26.4 are here, with a surprising number of new features for a point release. Chief among them is a new AI playlist…

ChatGPT and Gemini are fighting to be the AI bot that sells you stuff

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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The AI-powered shopping rivalry is heating up as Google and OpenAI launch new features to help you buy things while interacting with their chatbots. Now, Google is teaming up with Gap Inc to allow its Gemini AI assistant to purchase clothes on your behalf from any of its stores, which include Gap, Old Navy, Banana…

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The AI-powered shopping rivalry is heating up as Google and OpenAI launch new features to help you buy things while interacting with their…

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Bandsintown integration for concerts is coming to Apple Music

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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The live music discovery platform Bandsintown’s partnership with Apple goes way back, but iOS 26.4 brings the deepest integration between the two companies to date. Concert listings from Bandsintown will now appear in Apple Music, allowing you to find out when either a band you already love, or one you’re discovering…

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The live music discovery platform Bandsintown’s partnership with Apple goes way back, but iOS 26.4 brings the deepest integration between…

Welp, I bought an iPhone again

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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It takes a week to switch phones. First, there's the technical process of moving eSIMs across devices, which takes either a few minutes (if you're switching from one Android phone to another) or two days, a half-dozen calls to Verizon, a verification text message sent to your mom, and approximately 11,000 restarts of…

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It takes a week to switch phones. First, there's the technical process of moving eSIMs across devices, which takes either a few minutes (if…

‘Jumanji 3’ Pushes Release to Christmas Holiday Corridor

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The Sony tentpole reunites Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black.

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The Sony tentpole reunites Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black.

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Pokémon Champions will hit Switch and Switch 2 on April 8

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Pokémon Champions — a battle-focused game along the lines of Pokémon Stadium — now has a release date, and it's pretty darn soon. It will hit Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 8. A mobile version is in the works with support for cross-play with Nintendo's consoles.Nintendo released a new overview video that shows…

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Pokémon Champions — a battle-focused game along the lines of Pokémon Stadium — now has a release date, and it's pretty darn soon. It will…

A BlackBerry you might actually want just landed on Kickstarter

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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When The Verge's Allison Johnson went hands-on with the company's Titan 2 Elite phone at MWC 2026, Unihertz didn't divulge pricing info. But the compact Android phone with a BlackBerry-inspired keyboard is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and starts at $489, with a discount for…

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When The Verge's Allison Johnson went hands-on with the company's Titan 2 Elite phone at MWC 2026, Unihertz didn't divulge pricing info.…

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The Punisher's one-off TV special hits Disney+ on May 12

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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We knew Disney+ was prepping a standalone special for The Punisher, but we didn't know it was coming so soon. The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on May 12. This is just one week after the season two finale of Daredevil: Born Again, which starts up this week. It's possible The Punisher will be featured in that, so…

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We knew Disney+ was prepping a standalone special for The Punisher, but we didn't know it was coming so soon. The Punisher: One Last Kill…

Disney and Nickelodeon Child Stars: Where Are They Now?

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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Miley Cyrus, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Ariana Grande, Keke Palmer, Selena Gomez and Kenan Thompson are among those who rose to fame as teens for their roles on the kids' television networks.

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Miley Cyrus, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Ariana Grande, Keke Palmer, Selena Gomez and Kenan Thompson are among those who rose to fame as teens for…

Mumford & Sons, the Strokes Lead Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026 Lineup

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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The Offspring, Fontaines D.C., Chaka Khan, and Pixies are among the performers set for the Asbury Park, New Jersey, event in September

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The Offspring, Fontaines D.C., Chaka Khan, and Pixies are among the performers set for the Asbury Park, New Jersey, event in September

HBO Max Inks First-Look Deal With ‘Sirât’ Producer Domingo Corral

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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HBO Max announced the deal at the Series Mania TV festival on Tuesday and gave details of Corral's first TV project with them.

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HBO Max announced the deal at the Series Mania TV festival on Tuesday and gave details of Corral's first TV project with them.

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There's a new Payday game, this time in VR

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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The popular co-op heist franchise Payday is coming to VR. Payday: Aces High will release for the Meta Quest platform and SteamVR later this year. It looks like it has everything people love about the series, but with some of that VR-style immersion. Just like the mainline games, this version tasks players with…

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The popular co-op heist franchise Payday is coming to VR. Payday: Aces High will release for the Meta Quest platform and SteamVR later this…

Where to Stream ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Online

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The new superhero season of TV stars Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Krysten Ritter, Deborah Ann Woll and others.

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The new superhero season of TV stars Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Krysten Ritter, Deborah Ann Woll and others.

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The Newest Payday Game Is Unexpected, And I Hope It's Better Than Payday 3

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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A new Payday has been announced for virtual reality platforms. As the first new game in the series since the disappointing launch of Payday 3, Payday: Aces High will certainly face a high level of scrutiny at launch.Payday: Aces High, much like the PC and console games it's based on, is a four-player co-op heist game…

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A new Payday has been announced for virtual reality platforms. As the first new game in the series since the disappointing launch of Payday…

Life is Strange: Reunion is a full-circle moment for its stars

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Fans thought they were done with the original Life is Strange duo of Max and Chloe. Following the first game and its 2017 prequel, players said their tearful goodbyes to these beloved characters - or so they thought. Following Max Caulfield's abrupt return in 2024's Double Exposure, this week sees the unlikely return…

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Fans thought they were done with the original Life is Strange duo of Max and Chloe. Following the first game and its 2017 prequel, players…

Google’s Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the ‘brain’ of the car

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Google announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles. Whereas previously Android Automotive operated exclusively in the car's infotainment system, Google is now expanding its "open infrastructure" to the non-safety parts of the car's internal computer…

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Google announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles. Whereas previously…

Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Nick Lachey Detail Dark Side of Boy Bands in New Documentary Special

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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Boy Band Confidential, which premieres on ID April 13 and 14, features interviews with Lance Bass, AJ McLean, Nick Lachey, and Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, among others

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Boy Band Confidential, which premieres on ID April 13 and 14, features interviews with Lance Bass, AJ McLean, Nick Lachey, and Boyz II…

Apple Maps will introduce ads this summer

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple will soon allow businesses to buy advertisements in its Maps app. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple says ads may appear at the top of your search results in Maps, as well as in a new "Suggested Places" list. They will arrive in-app in the US and Canada this summer. The company describes its […]

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Apple will soon allow businesses to buy advertisements in its Maps app. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple says ads may appear at the top…

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Epic is laying off more than 1,000 workers, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we're spending significantly more than we're making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded,” CEO Tim Sweeney said in a memo to workers on Tuesday. Sweeney wrote…

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Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means…

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Jazzy teams up with Bohemian FC for ’90s-inspired 2026 women’s away kit

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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“It’s such an honour, now I can’t wait to see people wearing them all summer like I saw the Fontaines D.C. one at every festival last year!” The post Jazzy teams up with Bohemian FC for ’90s-inspired 2026 women’s away kit appeared first on NME.

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“It’s such an honour, now I can’t wait to see people wearing them all summer like I saw the Fontaines D.C. one at every festival last…

Khloé Kardashian Says E! Series ‘Khloé & Lamar’ Was All Lamar Odom’s Idea

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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"Part of the deal was that, if I marry you, f*** it, I want in on it too," Odom says in Netflix’s ‘The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.’

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"Part of the deal was that, if I marry you, f*** it, I want in on it too," Odom says in Netflix’s ‘The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.’

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The RAMpocalypse Is Already Claiming Its First PC Gaming Handheld

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Handheld gaming PCs have become more common since the launch of the Steam Deck, with significant price differences across brands. Due to rising memory and storage costs driven by increased demand from AI and data-center companies, AyaNeo has suspended preorders and early-bird sales of its upcoming Next 2 handheld to…

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Handheld gaming PCs have become more common since the launch of the Steam Deck, with significant price differences across brands. Due to…

Wim Wenders to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From German Film Academy

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The honor is a sign of solidarity from the Academy with the 80-year-old director, who was sharply criticized for his filmmakers “should stay out of politics” comments he made at this year's Berlinale.

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The honor is a sign of solidarity from the Academy with the 80-year-old director, who was sharply criticized for his filmmakers “should…

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

Other 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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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Rating May Have Confirmed A Decades-Old Fan Theory

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been rated PG in the UK, which doesn't seem like a particularly big deal… until you look at the reasons behind the rating. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) gave the film a PG rating for "mild violence" and "threat," but if you take a peek at the "theme" tab on the BBFC's…

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been rated PG in the UK, which doesn't seem like a particularly big deal… until you look at the reasons…

Pokémon Champions is coming to the Nintendo Switch on April 8th

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Right now, Pokopia has everyone busy building houses and beautifying the world, but next month, we'll be making our pocket monster friends fight for sport in Pokémon Champions. Today, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch family…

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Right now, Pokopia has everyone busy building houses and beautifying the world, but next month, we'll be making our pocket monster friends…

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New Xbox CEO "Willing To Question Everything," Xbox Exec Says

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, is "willing to question everything," according to Xbox vice president Jason Ronald.He told The Information that Sharma's ambition as the new CEO is to "retain what makes Xbox great" while simultaneously questioning Microsoft's previous strategies.Sharma comes from an AI…

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Microsoft Gaming's new CEO, Asha Sharma, is "willing to question everything," according to Xbox vice president Jason Ronald.He told The…

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Samsung's cheaper Mini LED TVs are now on sale

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Samsung has unveiled the budget M70H and M80H Mini LED TVs, promising a bright picture and accurate colors starting at just $400 for the 50-inch and $1,200 for the 85-inch models. The company also revealed a pair of new higher-end TVs with the company's "Quantum Mini LED" tech, the QN70H and QN80H, that offer "precise…

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Samsung has unveiled the budget M70H and M80H Mini LED TVs, promising a bright picture and accurate colors starting at just $400 for the…

Live-Action ‘Mr Benn’ Film on the Way From ‘I Swear’ Writer-Director Kirk Jones

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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Based on David McKee's beloved book character and the subsequent animated series, 'Mr Benn' is set to cast its lead actor in the coming months.

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Based on David McKee's beloved book character and the subsequent animated series, 'Mr Benn' is set to cast its lead actor in the coming…

Hot Docs Fest to Open With ‘Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions’

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The documentary fest also booked the SXSW Doc Spotlight winner ‘Ceremony’ and a world bow for Kim Nguyen’s ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom.’

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The documentary fest also booked the SXSW Doc Spotlight winner ‘Ceremony’ and a world bow for Kim Nguyen’s ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings in…

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Warframe's Next Playable Character Is A Terrifying Rorschach Test That Will Hunt You In New Game Mode

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Since 2013, Digital Extremes has built its free-to-play online action game Warframe from an unknown new IP to one of the most successful live-service games on the market, with a legion of dedicated fans logging in every day. With the tenured title's 13th anniversary quickly approaching, Digital Extremes is set to…

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Since 2013, Digital Extremes has built its free-to-play online action game Warframe from an unknown new IP to one of the most successful…

Meta’s reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Two juries are currently deliberating a series of cases that could either usher in a legal reckoning for Meta, or maintain the status quo in an uphill battle to impose changes or penalties on tech platforms in court. Yesterday, a New Mexico jury heard closing arguments in a trial where Meta is accused of facilitating…

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Two juries are currently deliberating a series of cases that could either usher in a legal reckoning for Meta, or maintain the status quo…

Fortnite maker Epic is laying off over 1,000 workers

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-24

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Layoffs have hit Fortnite developer Epic Games again. Today CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is cutting more than 1,000 jobs, citing a downturn in engagement for Fortnite dating back to last year. "This layoff, together with over $500 million of identified cost savings in contracting, marketing, and closing…

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Layoffs have hit Fortnite developer Epic Games again. Today CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is cutting more than 1,000 jobs,…

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New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Less Expensive, Report Says

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Microsoft Gaming has a new CEO, with Asha Sharma taking over for Phil Spencer, and one big move she is reportedly considering is a change to Xbox Game Pass to make it less expensive.The Information reported that one of her ambitions is to help make "future consoles and products like Game Pass more enticing to a…

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Microsoft Gaming has a new CEO, with Asha Sharma taking over for Phil Spencer, and one big move she is reportedly considering is a change…

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Pokemon Champions April 8 Release Date And New Gameplay Details Revealed

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Champions will officially launch for Switch 2 and Switch 1 consoles on April 8. The competitive battling game is free to start, but Nintendo and The Pokemon Company will also release a Starter Pack bundle on launch day that includes additional Pokemon storage space, an extra battle…

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Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Champions will officially launch for Switch 2 and Switch 1 consoles on April 8. The competitive…

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Jay-Z on Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: “I don’t know if battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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“It’s too far. It’s bringing people’s kids in it. I don’t like that" The post Jay-Z on Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: “I don’t know if battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore” appeared first on NME.

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“It’s too far. It’s bringing people’s kids in it. I don’t like that" The post Jay-Z on Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: “I don’t know…

Jay-Z Explains Why He Refused to Settle That Sexual-Assault Lawsuit: ‘It Ain’t in My DNA’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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For the first time, the rap mogul spoke about the “uncontrollable anger” he felt over the suit (which has been dropped) and why he couldn’t channel those feelings into new music

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For the first time, the rap mogul spoke about the “uncontrollable anger” he felt over the suit (which has been dropped) and why he couldn’t…

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Fortnite Dev Lays Off Staff, Shutting Down Games

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Epic Games has announced a sweeping round of layoffs impacting more than 1,000 employees. In an internal message later shared publicly, CEO Tim Sweeney described the decision as difficult but necessary, pointing to a sustained decline in player engagement for Fortnite that began in 2025. Despite the title's ongoing…

Why it matters

Epic Games has announced a sweeping round of layoffs impacting more than 1,000 employees. In an internal message later shared publicly, CEO…

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Every song in the ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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Including tracks 'The Climb' and 'The Best Of Both Worlds' The post Every song in the ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ appeared first on NME.

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Including tracks 'The Climb' and 'The Best Of Both Worlds' The post Every song in the ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’…

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Akai just released a portable and relatively budget-friendly MPC sampler

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Akai just revealed specs and other details about the MPC Sample after teasing the gadget earlier this month. This is a portable sampler and groovebox that looks eerily similar to Teenage Engineering's EP series. It also resembles some legendary Akai gadgets from decades past, including the MPC3000 and MPC60. In other…

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Akai just revealed specs and other details about the MPC Sample after teasing the gadget earlier this month. This is a portable sampler and…

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

Other 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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Noel Gallagher says Liam was “on spectacular form” as they watched Man City together from “boozy box”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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The brothers watched City's Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal together at Wembley Stadium on Sunday The post Noel Gallagher says Liam was “on spectacular form” as they watched Man City together from “boozy box” appeared first on NME.

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The brothers watched City's Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal together at Wembley Stadium on Sunday The post Noel Gallagher says Liam was…

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Doomscrolling Is No Way To Live, Says Apple CEO

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Apple created one of the most compelling technology products of all time in the iPhone, and it quite literally changed the world. Its influences on people and society haven't been 100% positive, though, as experts agree that people spend too much time on their phones. Now, Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined in to say…

Why it matters

Apple created one of the most compelling technology products of all time in the iPhone, and it quite literally changed the world. Its…

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Returning With Avett Brothers, Wilco, Sheryl Crow

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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Bob Dylan is sitting it out this time, but Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Lukas Nelson, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are all on board this summer

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Bob Dylan is sitting it out this time, but Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Lukas Nelson, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are all on…

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Nintendo Reducing Switch 2 Production After Weaker-Than-Expected Holiday - Report

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a record-setting product, quickly becoming the fastest-selling console of all time--even so, sales were reportedly below Nintendo's expectations at the end of 2025, which is said to spur the company into cutting down production output of the device.That's according to a Bloomberg report, which…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a record-setting product, quickly becoming the fastest-selling console of all time--even so, sales were reportedly…

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Russell T. Davies says world is “sliding back” on Queer rights: “Terrifying”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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"The whole world is on the precipice of something much worse" The post Russell T. Davies says world is “sliding back” on Queer rights: “Terrifying” appeared first on NME.

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"The whole world is on the precipice of something much worse" The post Russell T. Davies says world is “sliding back” on Queer…

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Ultrahuman opens US pre-orders for Ring Pro

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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At the end of February, Ultrahuman announced its latest smart ring which promises up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge. Sadly, if you were based in the US, you weren’t able to pre-order the Ring Pro, as the company has been locked in a longstanding legal tussle with ring rivals Oura. Now, however, it…

Why it matters

At the end of February, Ultrahuman announced its latest smart ring which promises up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge. Sadly,…

For ‘You, Me & Tuscany,’ the Location Did Half the Work

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page and director Kat Coiro flew halfway around the world to make a romantic comedy. Turns out Italy had the romantic part covered.

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Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page and director Kat Coiro flew halfway around the world to make a romantic comedy. Turns out Italy had the…

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Spotify's SongDNA can tell you all about the track you're listening to

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Spotify has started rolling out a feature called SongDNA that can show you the people behind your favorite tracks and give you an insight on how they were created. You can access it by opening the Now Playing view while listening to a specific song and then scrolling down to the SongDNA box. Tracks that support the…

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Spotify has started rolling out a feature called SongDNA that can show you the people behind your favorite tracks and give you an insight…

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The Beach Boys announce 60th anniversary “audiophile pressings” of ‘Pet Sounds’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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The releases will include rarities including alternate takes, a cappellas, and tracking sessions The post The Beach Boys announce 60th anniversary “audiophile pressings” of ‘Pet Sounds’ appeared first on NME.

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The releases will include rarities including alternate takes, a cappellas, and tracking sessions The post The Beach Boys announce 60th…

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Enter Shikari to play tiny 20th anniversary show in Manchester

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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They'll return to the same 400-capacity venue they first performed at way back in 2006: "Let’s do it all over again" The post Enter Shikari to play tiny 20th anniversary show in Manchester appeared first on NME.

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They'll return to the same 400-capacity venue they first performed at way back in 2006: "Let’s do it all over again" The post Enter Shikari…

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Ariana Grande fans are convinced that she’s been cast in ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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She’s just started following Jack Black on Instagram The post Ariana Grande fans are convinced that she’s been cast in ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel appeared first on NME.

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She’s just started following Jack Black on Instagram The post Ariana Grande fans are convinced that she’s been cast in ‘A Minecraft Movie’…

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GenAI In Games? Most Players Just Don't Care, Study Finds

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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New data shows that most gamers just do not care about the use of generative AI in video games and that a vocal minority is making a lot of noise on the subject. At the same time, there is a growing share of people who say they are more likely than before to refuse to buy a game if they found out it uses generative…

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New data shows that most gamers just do not care about the use of generative AI in video games and that a vocal minority is making a lot of…

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Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie teams up with Yttling Jazz on “magical” new single ‘Strange’

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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Yttling Jazz is the new project of Björn Yttling, one third of Peter Björn and John The post Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie teams up with Yttling Jazz on “magical” new single ‘Strange’ appeared first on NME.

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Yttling Jazz is the new project of Björn Yttling, one third of Peter Björn and John The post Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie teams up…

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Crimson Desert Reaches Another Sales Milestone

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Korean developer Pearl Abyss has announced that its RPG Crimson Desert has now reached another sales milestone. The game has surpassed 3 million copies sold worldwide, up from 2 million units sold over the game's first 24 hours after releasing on March 19.In a statement, Pearl Abyss said, "To everyone who has stepped…

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Korean developer Pearl Abyss has announced that its RPG Crimson Desert has now reached another sales milestone. The game has surpassed 3…

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The Morning After: WWDC 2026 is happening June 8th

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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It’s coming. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. Going on past timings, CEO Tim Cook will take the stage for the keynote on June 8, most likely at 1 PM ET. WWDC is a software-focused affair, so expect to see the upcoming "27" operating systems, now that the new…

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It’s coming. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. Going on past timings, CEO Tim Cook will take…

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Snapchat users sent 'nearly' 2 trillion snaps in 2025

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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Snapchat users are sending a staggering number of snaps to each other, according to newly released data from Snap. In 2025, Snapchat users created close to 2 trillion snaps, the company said in an update. That works out to about 5.5 billion distinct snaps per day and about 63,000 each second, according to the…

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Snapchat users are sending a staggering number of snaps to each other, according to newly released data from Snap. In 2025, Snapchat users…

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‘Life Is Strange’ boss “blown away” with Idles on ‘Reunion’ soundtrack

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-24

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“Music is never far from mind when writing and developing a new ‘Life is Strange’ game” The post ‘Life Is Strange’ boss “blown away” with Idles on ‘Reunion’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.

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“Music is never far from mind when writing and developing a new ‘Life is Strange’ game” The post ‘Life Is Strange’ boss “blown away” with…

A Former Anthropology Student From Los Angeles Might Be the George Lucas of AI

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-24

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The artist known as Gossip Goblin has built an incredible fan base with bold visions and machine-generated creations. But is he the future or just another slop merchant?

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The artist known as Gossip Goblin has built an incredible fan base with bold visions and machine-generated creations. But is he the future…

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Go Out Of Bounds In Crimson Desert And A Whale Will End You

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-24

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Crimson Desert's region of Pywel is vast, a continent brimming with mystery, adventure, and plenty of opportunities to drop enemies with pro wrestling finishers. But what lies beyond the borders of Pywel? Instant death, delivered by 150 metric tons of mammalian adventurer-squashing marine life. From hell's heart, this…

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Crimson Desert's region of Pywel is vast, a continent brimming with mystery, adventure, and plenty of opportunities to drop enemies with…

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Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-24

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If the Sonos app saga still has you down, Denon has three new multi-room speakers that give you some fresh alternatives. The company’s Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600 offer audio flexibility with other HEOS-enabled products. These new devices were also designed so that they blend in with home decor better than most…

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If the Sonos app saga still has you down, Denon has three new multi-room speakers that give you some fresh alternatives. The company’s Home…

Katseye to Headline 2026 Head in the Clouds Music Festival

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-24

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XG, Dabin.kr, Rich Brian, KiiiKiii, and more are on the lineup for the Los Angeles event

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XG, Dabin.kr, Rich Brian, KiiiKiii, and more are on the lineup for the Los Angeles event

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The US bans all new foreign-made network routers

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a notice today designating any consumer routers manufactured outside the US as a security risk. The rule states that new foreign-made product models for network routers will land on the Covered List, a set of communications equipment seen as having an unacceptable…

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a notice today designating any consumer routers manufactured outside the US as a…

​Snubbed By the Oscars’ In Memoriam, Bud Cort Deserved Better

Hollywoodreporter.com hollywoodreporter.com · 2026-03-23

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The 'Harold and Maude' actor wanted me to edit his memoirs. They never came together. Instead, he gave me a tour of Hollywood I would never forget.

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The 'Harold and Maude' actor wanted me to edit his memoirs. They never came together. Instead, he gave me a tour of Hollywood I would never…

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Claude Code and Cowork can now use your computer

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Anthropic announced today that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to accomplish tasks using your computer. The latest update will see these AI resources become capable of opening files, using the browser and running dev tools. When enabled, the Claude AI chatbot will first prioritize…

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Anthropic announced today that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to accomplish tasks using your computer. The…

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EA is nuking Battlefield Hardline on consoles

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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EA has put another game on the chopping block, or at least the console versions of it. The company says it will delist the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield Hardline from digital storefronts on May 22, and shut down the online services on June 22. The single-player campaign will remain playable for those who…

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EA has put another game on the chopping block, or at least the console versions of it. The company says it will delist the PS4 and Xbox One…

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Apple will reportedly start stuffing ads into the Maps app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. An announcement could come as soon as this month, with the ads themselves appearing on iPhones this summer. This will likely work similarly to ads in Google Maps and Yelp, which lets retailers and brands bid for…

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Apple is reportedly planning on inserting ads into the Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. An announcement could come as soon…

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Wing expands its drone delivery service to the Bay Area

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Wing's drone deliveries are coming full circle after adding Bay Area to its service locations. The drone delivery startup has been rapidly expanding to metro areas across the US, but is now targeting the tech-friendly Silicon Valley region. Going back to its inaugural deliveries, Wing ferried office supplies across…

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Wing's drone deliveries are coming full circle after adding Bay Area to its service locations. The drone delivery startup has been rapidly…

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Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Apple announced that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. The company tends to be consistent with event timing, so it's no surprise that CEO Tim Cook will take the stage for the keynote on June 8, most likely at 1PM ET.  Much of WWDC will take place online and will be…

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Apple announced that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12. The company tends to be consistent…

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Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Polymarket announced that it's taking insider trading more seriously. Seen in its latest press release, the prediction market updated its market integrity rules, specifically those concerning insider trading and market manipulation. While Polymarket is taking the initiative to update its rules, it's likely a response…

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Polymarket announced that it's taking insider trading more seriously. Seen in its latest press release, the prediction market updated its…

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Billionaire OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died from cancer at 43

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died. He passed "peacefully after a long battle with cancer" at age 43, according to a statement from the platform published by Forbes. He was born in Ukraine, but grew up in Chicago. Radvinsky didn't create OnlyFans. He purchased it back in 2018, though is…

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Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died. He passed "peacefully after a long battle with cancer" at age 43, according…

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LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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The premise seems simple enough. LG promises that you can set its Sound Suite speakers anywhere and Dolby’s home theater tech will make them perform well. The soundbar, subwoofer and speakers don’t have to go in prescribed locations for the best results, which means you can place them where you need to and move them…

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The premise seems simple enough. LG promises that you can set its Sound Suite speakers anywhere and Dolby’s home theater tech will make…

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Wheely, an on-demand chauffeur app, makes its US debut in NYC

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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When the Uber Black isn't premium enough, New Yorkers now have the option to call for a Wheely instead. Whimsical name aside, the London-based company is breaking into the US market by offering its chauffeur-hailing services to residents of New York City first, as first reported by Bloomberg. Think of it like Uber,…

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When the Uber Black isn't premium enough, New Yorkers now have the option to call for a Wheely instead. Whimsical name aside, the…

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Xbox lines up a Partner Preview showcase for March 26

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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Microsoft has locked in its second games showcase of the year. A Xbox Partner Preview stream will take place on March 26 at 1PM ET. It'll be available on the Xbox YouTube and Twitch channels. There'll be dedicated Twitch and YouTube streams with ASL interpretation, another featuring British Sign Language and one with…

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Microsoft has locked in its second games showcase of the year. A Xbox Partner Preview stream will take place on March 26 at 1PM ET. It'll…

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-23

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As Google promised, Apple AirDrop sharing is expanding to more Android devices. Samsung announced today that its Galaxy S26 Series is getting AirDrop support through the Quick Share feature. Google first introduced the Quick Share feature on its Pixel 10 phones last year and, in February, shared plans to increase the…

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As Google promised, Apple AirDrop sharing is expanding to more Android devices. Samsung announced today that its Galaxy S26 Series is…

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Crimson Desert developer apologizes and promises to replace AI-generated art

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-22

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The developer behind the open-world RPG Crimson Desert has issued an official apology after players discovered several instances of AI-generated art in the game. Pearl Abyss posted on X that it released the game with some 2D visual props that were made with "experimental AI generative tools" and forgot to replace them…

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The developer behind the open-world RPG Crimson Desert has issued an official apology after players discovered several instances of…

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Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-22

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Elon Musk has announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, to build the "largest chip manufacturing facility ever." In his usual grandiose fashion, Musk claims Terafab is the next step towards harnessing the power of the sun and creating a "galactic civilization." Musk, CEO of all…

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Elon Musk has announced the Terafab project, a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, to build the "largest chip manufacturing…

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Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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There could be one more step required before creating an account and posting on Reddit in the future. According to Reddit's CEO, Steve Huffman, the social media platform is exploring different ways to verify a user is human and not a bot. When asked by the TBPN podcast how to confirm that it's a human using Reddit,…

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There could be one more step required before creating an account and posting on Reddit in the future. According to Reddit's CEO, Steve…

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What to read this weekend: Revisiting Project Hail Mary and The Thing on the Doorstep

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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Need something new for your reading list? Here are two titles we think are worth checking out. This week, we've got Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary and The Thing on the Doorstep, an H.P. Lovecraft adaptation for Image Comics.  This article originally appeared on Engadget at…

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Need something new for your reading list? Here are two titles we think are worth checking out. This week, we've got Andy Weir's Project…

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Apple considered buying Halide to upgrade its native Camera app

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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A legal feud between the co-founders of Lux Optics, the developer behind the Halide camera app, revealed that Apple was close to acquiring the company. As first reported by The Information, Apple held acquisition talks for Lux Optics, which also developed the Kino, Spectre and Orion apps, in the summer of…

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A legal feud between the co-founders of Lux Optics, the developer behind the Halide camera app, revealed that Apple was close to acquiring…

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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

Other 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…

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A Minecraft theme park will open in London in 2027

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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The best-selling game of all time is moving from the virtual to the physical. Minecraft World, a permanent Greater London theme park based on the game, is scheduled to open in 2027. The announcement came during Minecraft Live 2026.It will be a new section in Chessington World of Adventures, a theme park with a…

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The best-selling game of all time is moving from the virtual to the physical. Minecraft World, a permanent Greater London theme park based…

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OpenAI reportedly plans to double its workforce to 8,000 employees

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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While other tech companies have been laying off employees year after year, OpenAI is doing the opposite. According to a report from the Financial Times, the AI giant is looking to expand its workforce to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, nearly doubling staff from its current headcount of 4,500. The FT reported that…

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While other tech companies have been laying off employees year after year, OpenAI is doing the opposite. According to a report from the…

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Intel says Crimson Desert devs ignored offers of help to support Arc GPUs

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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It doesn’t sound like Crimson Desert, the recently released prequel to Black Desert Online, will support Intel Arc GPUs anytime soon, if at all. On the game’s FAQ page, its developer Pearl Abyss advised players expecting Arc support to apply for a refund. “If you purchased the game expecting Intel Arc support, please…

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It doesn’t sound like Crimson Desert, the recently released prequel to Black Desert Online, will support Intel Arc GPUs anytime soon, if at…

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DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, bacteria that eat plastic waste, and more science news

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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Remember when Japan sent a spacecraft to an asteroid 180 million miles away to scoop some dirt off the surface? Six years on from its arrival to Earth, that sample has yielded some insights about what may have seeded life on our planet. Read on to learn more about the latest findings, and other science news we found…

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Remember when Japan sent a spacecraft to an asteroid 180 million miles away to scoop some dirt off the surface? Six years on from its…

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Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothing

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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Twitter is officially 20 years old. In another reality, that might make me kind of nostalgic. I've been lurking and scrolling and tweeting for 16 years; most of my adult life. There was a time when Twitter was a place where some internet strangers became my IRL friends, when I was excited to "live-tweet".…

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Twitter is officially 20 years old. In another reality, that might make me kind of nostalgic. I've been lurking and scrolling and tweeting…

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Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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Apple already announced a lot of new devices in 2026 and we’ve been busy reviewing them all. In this installment of our bi-weekly roundup, we revisit the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more, in addition to the “regular” Galaxy S26 and Dell XPS 16. There’s even more than those gadget to catch up on, so sit back, relax and…

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Apple already announced a lot of new devices in 2026 and we’ve been busy reviewing them all. In this installment of our bi-weekly roundup,…

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A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-21

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. There are a whole bunch of neat new games out this week, as well as updates on some interesting upcoming projects. In case you missed it, the Steam Spring Sale is under way. There are lots of solid deals here, and my credit card is already…

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Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. There are a whole bunch of neat new games out this week, as well…

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Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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A group of former Twitter investors have prevailed at a federal civil trial over Elon Musk's actions amid his $44 billion acquisition of the social platform in 2022. A jury in San Francisco found Friday that tweets made by Musk about fake accounts on the platform had defrauded investors in the company. The jury sided…

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A group of former Twitter investors have prevailed at a federal civil trial over Elon Musk's actions amid his $44 billion acquisition of…

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Pinterest CEO says teens under 16 should be banned from social media (but not Pinterest)

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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Pinterest's CEO has thrown his support behind an Australia measure banning social media for younger teens and is calling for governments around the world to implement similar bans. "Social media, as it’s configured today, is not safe for young people under 16," Ready writes in a piece published by Time. "We need a…

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Pinterest's CEO has thrown his support behind an Australia measure banning social media for younger teens and is calling for governments…

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Xbox’s ‘Starfield’ to Launch on PlayStation 5 in April (Gaming News Roundup)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for “Starfield” marks the latest Microsoft-owned game to make it to Sony’s competitor gaming console after previously being kept as an Xbox and PC exclusive, like…

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Bethesda Game Studios’ space explorer game “Starfield” will be available on PlayStation 5 beginning April 7. The new platform debut for…

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The White House proposes new AI policy framework that supersedes state laws

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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The White House has announced a new AI policy framework that calls for Congress to craft federal regulation that overrules state AI laws. The Trump administration has made multiple attempts to overrule more restrictive state-level AI regulation, but has failed so far, most notably in the passing of the “One Big…

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The White House has announced a new AI policy framework that calls for Congress to craft federal regulation that overrules state AI laws.…

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Microsoft will yank Copilot from some Windows apps and let you move the taskbar again

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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After one too many of you threatened to switch to Linux, Microsoft has published a long list of changes it plans to make to Windows 11. In a lengthy blog titled "Our commitment to Windows quality," Pavan Davuluri, the executive vice president of Windows and Devices, said the company has spent a "great…

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After one too many of you threatened to switch to Linux, Microsoft has published a long list of changes it plans to make to Windows 11. In…

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Three people have been charged with illegally exporting NVIDIA GPUs to China

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has charged three people with illegally exporting NVIDIA GPUs to China in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. NVIDIA's chips have become a critical component in the rush to train and run increasingly complex artificial intelligence models, one the…

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The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has charged three people with illegally exporting NVIDIA GPUs to China in…

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Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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A French officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. This is not the first time this has happened, as the app tracks location data. It was used to access the location of US military bases back in 2018 and members of the Secret Service accidentally shared their…

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A French officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. This is not the first time…

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As ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Turns Six, Nintendo of America VP Talks Free Update, Switch 2 Edition and What Comes Next

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free update and a Switch 2 version of the Nintendo game. While the Japanese gaming company has been more than happy to see so many fans re-engage with the cozy life sim, which released to…

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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” welcomed back a slew of players earlier this year with the release of a wide-ranging free…

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Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement. The regulation also covers the Joy-Con 2 controllers, so they are…

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Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with…

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Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous reports. The upcoming adaptation, then, will return to the setting of 2010’s Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, although the latter’s story took place more than 1,000 years after the…

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Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous…

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Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and threatening life on Earth. That same mysterious force, dubbed the Astrophage, also destroyed every nearby star — except one. Our only hope is to visit that solar system and figure out what…

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It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and…

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Belkin Charging Case Pro for Switch 2 review: A more elegant solution

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-20

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Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy battery pack. That one was simple and effective, but it felt a bit crude because it wasn't much more than a basic travel pouch with a generic power cell tossed inside. Now, Belkin is…

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Last year, Belkin released a couple of cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for launch, including one that came with a handy…

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Sanrio to Launch ‘Personalized’ Digital Experiences in New Pact With AI Avatar Company Genies (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-20

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Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch “personalized” digital experiences for fans. The first of these projects will feature the character gudetama, “whose humor and relatable personality have resonated strongly with Gen Z…

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Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch…

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New ‘Wheel of Time’ Animated Series, Feature Films and Video Game in the Works From ‘Arcane,’ ‘League of Legends’ Producer Thomas Vu (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-19

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A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot Studios and “Arcane” producer and Riot Games’ “League of Legends” vet Thomas Vu. Under a new production partnership between iwot and Vu and Anthony…

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A slew of new projects based on Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” fantasy novels are in the works from IP owner iwot…

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company Takes Stake in ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Publisher Capcom (Report)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-17

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher Capcom, raising the kingdom’s ownership in the leading Japanese video game developer to 10%. News of the acquisition is being reported by Japanese game industry website Gamebiz.jp,…

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Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has reportedly acquired a 5.03% stake in “Resident Evil Requiem” publisher…

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‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ Anime Trailer Revealed; Director Addresses Fans’ Concerns About Adapting Video Game Into Crunchyroll Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Other variety.com · 2026-03-16

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Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Based on FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” which follows shinobi warrior Wolf on his quest…

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Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW…

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2026 G.A.N.G. Awards: ‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach,’ ‘Hades II’ and ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Lead Winners

Other variety.com · 2026-03-12

Summary

“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” lead the 2026 Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Awards with eight and seven wins, respectively. Dedicated to celebrating achievements across the full spectrum of interactive audio, the 24th annual awards were presented during the GDC Festival of…

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“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” lead the 2026 Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Awards with eight and…