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Hayley Williams plays entirety of ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ at opening night of world tour

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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The Paramore singer also covered Nina Simone and was joined by Josh Scogin for 'Parachute' The post Hayley Williams plays entirety of ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’ at opening night of world tour appeared first on NME.

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The Paramore singer also covered Nina Simone and was joined by Josh Scogin for 'Parachute' The post Hayley Williams plays entirety of ‘Ego…

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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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Jessie Ware, Katy B and Billy Bragg among performers at huge anti-far right protest in London

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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The Together Alliance have described it as “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right” The post Jessie Ware, Katy B and Billy Bragg among performers at huge anti-far right protest in London appeared first on NME.

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The Together Alliance have described it as “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right” The post Jessie Ware, Katy B and Billy…

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Kanye West’s new album ‘Bully’ released on streaming services after YouTube livestream debut

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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He has also shared the video for 'Father', featuring Travis Scott and directed by his wife Bianca Censori The post Kanye West’s new album ‘Bully’ released on streaming services after YouTube livestream debut appeared first on NME.

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He has also shared the video for 'Father', featuring Travis Scott and directed by his wife Bianca Censori The post Kanye West’s new…

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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,…

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

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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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 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, spring-centric items…

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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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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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Cardi B wins right to recover trial costs after beating security guard’s assault lawsuit

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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It comes months after she warned: "I am not that celeb you gonna sue and you think is going to settle" The post Cardi B wins right to recover trial costs after beating security guard’s assault lawsuit appeared first on NME.

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It comes months after she warned: "I am not that celeb you gonna sue and you think is going to settle" The post Cardi B wins right to…

Pussy Riot Stage Protest Against Tech Company for ‘Powering Russian War Crimes’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-28

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Masked collective occupy Ubiquiti's Manhattan office in effort to stop the use of their tech to assist Russian military's communications

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Masked collective occupy Ubiquiti's Manhattan office in effort to stop the use of their tech to assist Russian military's communications

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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…

SteelSeries’ feature-packed Nova Pro Wireless headset is $80 off

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless came out almost four years ago, yet it’s still one of the best gaming headsets you can buy. Turns out, it’s not easy for other companies to duplicate all that SteelSeries got right with this one — mixing multiple audio sources, active noise cancellation, a retractable mic,…

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless came out almost four years ago, yet it’s still one of the best gaming headsets you can buy. Turns…

TikTok’s policy for AI ads isn’t working

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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I've been struggling to tell whether the ads appearing in my TikTok feeds have been made with generative AI tools. As someone who spends a great deal of time scrutinizing images and videos for the usual "tells" that something was synthetically generated, some of the promotions I've seen have definitely sparked…

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I've been struggling to tell whether the ads appearing in my TikTok feeds have been made with generative AI tools. As someone who spends a…

Meta’s legal defeat could be a victory for children, or a loss for everyone

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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Is social media not just bad, but illegally bad? Should tech companies pay for making it that way? According to two US juries - and no shortage of outside commentary - the answer to both questions is "yes." Earlier this week, two juries - one in New Mexico, one in Los Angeles - held Meta […]

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Is social media not just bad, but illegally bad? Should tech companies pay for making it that way? According to two US juries - and no…

A classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozy

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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The Legend of Zelda games are grand adventures, but they can also be very comforting, with quaint villages to explore and warm landscapes to take in. Under The Island takes that idea a step further. It still offers the sense of exploration and puzzle-solving that makes Zelda games so satisfying, but it also takes…

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The Legend of Zelda games are grand adventures, but they can also be very comforting, with quaint villages to explore and warm landscapes…

Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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We have a pretty good understanding of which deals Verge readers will gravitate toward. After all, what products and services resonate with our audience — and the quality of the deal itself — are what help us determine what to cover on any given day. And yet, we never know for sure how people will […]

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We have a pretty good understanding of which deals Verge readers will gravitate toward. After all, what products and services resonate with…

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Ubisoft Shaped The Games Industry, Only To Be Left Behind By Its Creation

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-28

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Ubisoft is celebrating its 40-year anniversary today, March 28, 2025. Below, we look at how Ubisoft helped to establish the modern game industry, and where it may go from here.In 1986, Zombi was released for the Amstrad CPC computer. The first-person adventure game heavily borrowed from George A. Romero’s Dawn of the…

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Ubisoft is celebrating its 40-year anniversary today, March 28, 2025. Below, we look at how Ubisoft helped to establish the modern game…

Why OpenAI killed Sora

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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On Tuesday morning, everything was business as usual at OpenAI. By the end of the day, the company had announced that it would scrap its video-generation app, Sora, and reverse plans for video generation inside ChatGPT; it would wind down a $1 billion Disney deal; it would shuffle the role of a high-level executive;…

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On Tuesday morning, everything was business as usual at OpenAI. By the end of the day, the company had announced that it would scrap its…

The must-have app for frequent flyers

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 121, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, good luck in the Elite Eight, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Will Wright and sync music and the […]

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 121, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, good…

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Britney Spears breaks silence after DUI arrest: “Stay kind”

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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The singer is due to appear in court in May The post Britney Spears breaks silence after DUI arrest: “Stay kind” appeared first on NME.

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The singer is due to appear in court in May The post Britney Spears breaks silence after DUI arrest: “Stay kind” appeared first…

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Ross “The Boss” Friedman, “legendary” Dictators and Manowar guitarist, dead at 72

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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"His legacy will live on through his music, his influence, and the countless lives he touched" The post Ross “The Boss” Friedman, “legendary” Dictators and Manowar guitarist, dead at 72 appeared first on NME.

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"His legacy will live on through his music, his influence, and the countless lives he touched" The post Ross “The Boss” Friedman,…

Oppo made the best foldable phone, again

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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There are always a few reasons people give for not buying a foldable phone. Some - price, battery life, camera quality - are mostly a matter of manufacturers balancing spec sheets to offset the added cost of the folding hardware. Others - durability, size - were practical design problems that have mostly been solved.…

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There are always a few reasons people give for not buying a foldable phone. Some - price, battery life, camera quality - are mostly a…

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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…

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Watch Bloc Party debut three new songs at BBC 6 Music Festival in Manchester

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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Their upcoming album, which they described to NME as sounding like "disco heartbreak", is being helmed by super-producer Trevor Horn The post Watch Bloc Party debut three new songs at BBC 6 Music Festival in Manchester appeared first on NME.

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Their upcoming album, which they described to NME as sounding like "disco heartbreak", is being helmed by super-producer Trevor Horn The…

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Jack White hits out at Trump’s plan to sign all US currency amid recession risk

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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"TSA agents are selling plasma to pay rent while he takes the day off, cheats at golf, and bombs other countries for fun" The post Jack White hits out at Trump’s plan to sign all US currency amid recession risk appeared first on NME.

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"TSA agents are selling plasma to pay rent while he takes the day off, cheats at golf, and bombs other countries for fun" The post Jack…

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Tributes paid after death of ‘Back To The Future’ star James Tolkan, age 94

Nme.com nme.com · 2026-03-28

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Fans have paid tribute to an "all time legend" who made "every appearance a classic" over the course of his career The post Tributes paid after death of ‘Back To The Future’ star James Tolkan, age 94 appeared first on NME.

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Fans have paid tribute to an "all time legend" who made "every appearance a classic" over the course of his career The post Tributes paid…

Jack White Mocks Trump’s Plan to Sign U.S. Currency: ‘Small Hands’

Billboard.com billboard.com · 2026-03-28

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"The TSA agents are selling plasma to pay rent while he takes the day off, cheats at golf, and bombs other countries for fun," White wrote.

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"The TSA agents are selling plasma to pay rent while he takes the day off, cheats at golf, and bombs other countries for fun," White wrote.

Bluetti’s Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its size

Theverge.com theverge.com · 2026-03-28

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We don't review many solar panels at The Verge, but the tech inside Bluetti's incredibly portable Sora 500 panel makes it worth a deeper look. The new N-Type panels made by Bluetti and others give you more bang for the buck, pound, and square inch. That's a big deal for vanlifers like me who depend […]

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We don't review many solar panels at The Verge, but the tech inside Bluetti's incredibly portable Sora 500 panel makes it worth a deeper…

Bill Maher Says President Trump Tried to Block His Kennedy Center Honor: “I Respect the Move”

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

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Maher addressed his upcoming Mark Twain Prize for Humor during Friday’s ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ on HBO Max, an episode that also featured Laura Coates, Stephen A. Smith and Senator Elissa Stokin.

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Maher addressed his upcoming Mark Twain Prize for Humor during Friday’s ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ on HBO Max, an episode that also…

Drake’s Label Fires Back at Rapper in Appeals Court: ‘Astoundingly Hypocritical’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-28

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Universal Music Group says Kendrick Lamar's lyrics calling Drake a pedophile represent "classic opinion," and Drake's attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit should fail

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Universal Music Group says Kendrick Lamar's lyrics calling Drake a pedophile represent "classic opinion," and Drake's attempt to revive his…

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New Pokemon Go Update May Have An Item That Catches Pokemon For You

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-28

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Pokemon Go players who want an alternative to their Go Plus devices may soon have an in-game item that lets them automatically throw Poke Balls and unleash Pokestops while searching for creatures to recruit.PokeMiners (via IGN) uncovered the existence of the new Explorer Gadget during its latest datamining efforts in…

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Pokemon Go players who want an alternative to their Go Plus devices may soon have an in-game item that lets them automatically throw Poke…

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Amazon Spring Sale - Grab This Commodore 64 Replica Console For Just $85

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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In the earliest days of PC gaming, before everything got homogenized with Windows and Mac, the Commodore 64 reigned supreme. It still has a passionate homebrew community making their own original C64 games to this day--and if you're interested in checking out the classic console, its games, or the homebrew scene,…

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In the earliest days of PC gaming, before everything got homogenized with Windows and Mac, the Commodore 64 reigned supreme. It still has a…

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Slay the Spire 2 Dev Adjusts Update That Led To Review Bombing

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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Earlier this month, Mega Crit shared the first major update for Slay the Spire 2, which included nerfs and buffs that angered some players enough to review bomb the game. Now, Mega Crit is rolling back some of those changes that led to the pushback.Mega Crit made the announcement on social media and alluded to the…

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Earlier this month, Mega Crit shared the first major update for Slay the Spire 2, which included nerfs and buffs that angered some players…

The 6 Best Songs From Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-27

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The long-awaited project premiered during an online listening party held by Ye

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The long-awaited project premiered during an online listening party held by Ye

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This Comfortable Nintendo Switch 2 Grip Is Discounted In Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 Event

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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If you're looking for a more comfortable, ergonomic way to play your Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, this Amazon Spring Sale deal on the Gammeefy JC400 Switch 2 Controller might appeal to you. While the thrid-party grip is usually priced at $47.49, it's down to $40 during Amazon's sale, which runs until March 31…

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If you're looking for a more comfortable, ergonomic way to play your Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, this Amazon Spring Sale deal on…

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Save 48% On The A Court Of Thorns And Roses Paperback 5-Novel Box Set

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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If you're looking to check out Sarah J. Maas's epic romantasy saga, A Court of Thorns and Roses, ahead of books six and seven launching in the next few months, you're in luck. The A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set is currently available for just $50, down from its usual $95 retail price, thanks to Amazon's…

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If you're looking to check out Sarah J. Maas's epic romantasy saga, A Court of Thorns and Roses, ahead of books six and seven launching in…

Napa Valley StreamFest: ‘Shrinking’ Showrunner Bill Lawrence Set for Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast Taping

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

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The Emmy winner, who is also behind 'Rooster' and 'Scrubs,' will be at the fest on April 25, as will two of the stars of 'Shrinking,' Christa Miller and Ted McGinley, who will receive the fest's Vanguard Award.

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The Emmy winner, who is also behind 'Rooster' and 'Scrubs,' will be at the fest on April 25, as will two of the stars of 'Shrinking,'…

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A Complete Guide To The Greymane Camp In Crimson Desert

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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If you’ve been playing Crimson Desert, dig its gameplay loop, and plan to put many more hours into the game, building up your Greymane Camp is going to be crucial in supporting Kliff and his compatriots in their adventures across Pywel. In this video, we’ll be going over how to build up your Greymane Camp, addressing…

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If you’ve been playing Crimson Desert, dig its gameplay loop, and plan to put many more hours into the game, building up your Greymane Camp…

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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)

Other 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…

CBS Cancels ‘Watson’ and ‘DMV’

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

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The network is pulling the plug on the short-lived shows as it recommits to titles like ‘Marshals’ and ‘George & Mandy’s First Marriage.’

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The network is pulling the plug on the short-lived shows as it recommits to titles like ‘Marshals’ and ‘George & Mandy’s First…

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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’

Other 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,…

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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.…

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The New PUBG Game Is Closing After Less Than 2 Months

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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Near the beginning of February, Krafton gave an early-access release to PUBG: Blindspot, a spin-off from PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. However, Blindspot won't make it to its two-month anniversary as the game is scheduled to shut down in just a few days.ARC Team's Sequoia Yang shared an announcement that PUBG:…

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Near the beginning of February, Krafton gave an early-access release to PUBG: Blindspot, a spin-off from PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.…

Amy Seimetz and Starz Founder John J. Sie Set For SeriesFest 2026 Honors (Exclusive)

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

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'Bridgerton' director Gia Rayne B. Harris and the ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ maker Little Road Productions will also get special awards at the Denver-based festival's 12th edition.

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'Bridgerton' director Gia Rayne B. Harris and the ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ maker Little Road Productions will also get special…

NBC Renews Three ‘Chicago’ Shows for 2026-27

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

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The Windy City heroes behind the "OneChicago" series 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago P.D.' and 'Chicago Med' will return after 11-plus seasons.

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The Windy City heroes behind the "OneChicago" series 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago P.D.' and 'Chicago Med' will return after 11-plus seasons.

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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…

‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Is Not What You Expect

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

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Creator Haley Z. Boston wants you to know that as you binge her new Netflix horror series. "There was a lot of discussion about: Are we going to scare people away?" she tells The Hollywood Reporter.

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Creator Haley Z. Boston wants you to know that as you binge her new Netflix horror series. "There was a lot of discussion about: Are we…

For Julio Torres, Life Would Be Better Without Navy Blue

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

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As the filmmaker and stand-up returns with HBO special 'Color Theories,' he talks about getting heckled in the Hamptons, the brilliance of the "cerulean" scene in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and the insidious shade obfuscating so much of modern life.

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As the filmmaker and stand-up returns with HBO special 'Color Theories,' he talks about getting heckled in the Hamptons, the brilliance of…

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The PS5 Price Hike Was Inevitable, But What Comes Next?

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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It's been a big week for bad news in gaming, and that included Sony announcing yet another price hike for the PlayStation 5, the second increase in less than a year.When the new PS5 pricing goes into effect on April 2, the base digital edition of the PS5 will have gone up by a whopping $200 since the system arrived in…

Why it matters

It's been a big week for bad news in gaming, and that included Sony announcing yet another price hike for the PlayStation 5, the second…

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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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Record Sales, Declining Stock Prices, Production Decreases: Is Switch 2 A Massive Success Or Not?

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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There is no denying that the Switch 2 is crushing it. Its sales in the US are pacing 45% ahead of the original Switch over its first four months and most consoles in history. No data exists in a vacuum, though, and Switch 2 sales came in weaker than expected in certain overseas markets for the latest quarter, Nintendo…

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There is no denying that the Switch 2 is crushing it. Its sales in the US are pacing 45% ahead of the original Switch over its first four…

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Big Game Pass Rumor Could Make The Service Even More Confusing

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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It has been reported that Microsoft might further shake up Xbox Game Pass with new tiers of the service, and now one of them may have been revealed.X user @redphx (via Windows Central) discovered references to something called "Triton," and it is said to be the name of a new tier of Game Pass that would only include…

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It has been reported that Microsoft might further shake up Xbox Game Pass with new tiers of the service, and now one of them may have been…

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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’

Other 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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This Lego R2-D2 Deal At Amazon Is Too Good For Star Wars Fans To Miss

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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He's the second-best astromech droid in the Star Wars galaxy--we all know Chopper from Rebels is the MVP--but there's still a lot to love about R2-D2. An icon of the Star Wars franchise, R2's tubular design has translated surprisingly well to Lego, and you can get a big discount on this cute and compact set. Normally…

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He's the second-best astromech droid in the Star Wars galaxy--we all know Chopper from Rebels is the MVP--but there's still a lot to love…

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Fortnite Festival's Official Guitar Controller Is On Sale For A Nice Price Right Now

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale rolls on today with even more deals, including a nice discount on PDP's Riffmaster guitar, which can be used with Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4. Epic Games just recently announced that Fortnite Festival's Battle Stage is shutting down, but the two other modes are staying online. The PDP…

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale rolls on today with even more deals, including a nice discount on PDP's Riffmaster guitar, which can be used with…

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Boy, There Sure Was A Lot Of Bad News This Week, Right?

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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The final full week of March is coming to a close, and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions if you've been following the recent gaming news. Between showcases and turmoil in the industry, you never know what you're in for whenever you open your phone and start scrolling through your feed, but if you need a quick…

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The final full week of March is coming to a close, and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions if you've been following the recent gaming…

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Save On The Official Cosmere TTRPG Based On Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive Series

Gamespot.com gamespot.com · 2026-03-27

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Whether you're a long-time fan of author Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive or are brand-new to the franchise, the Cosmere RPG Stormlight Starter Set Tabletop RPG Kit by Brotherwise Games is a great way to bring the Cosmere to your next tabletop session, and it's currently available at a 15% discount as a part of…

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Whether you're a long-time fan of author Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive or are brand-new to the franchise, the Cosmere RPG…

Jessie Reyez Drops Surprise EP ‘$till Paid’

Rollingstone.com rollingstone.com · 2026-03-27

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The project commemorates one year since the release of her third studio album, Paid in Memories

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The project commemorates one year since the release of her third studio album, Paid in Memories

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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

Other 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…

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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)

Other 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…

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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…

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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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HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

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

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It’s been a long wait, but HBO Max has finally arrived in the UK and Ireland, rounding off the streaming service’s European expansion. Oscar-winners One Battle After Another and Sinners are both available to stream at launch, alongside Max Original shows like The Pitt. Season three of Euphoria arrives in April, and…

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It’s been a long wait, but HBO Max has finally arrived in the UK and Ireland, rounding off the streaming service’s European expansion.…

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Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far

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

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It’s been a rough couple of years for Sonos. In mid-2024, the company released a redesigned and thoroughly busted update to its app, which Sonos owners need to set up new products, manage their speaker groups, play music and access a host of other crucial features. The fallout from that was far-reaching — the company…

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It’s been a rough couple of years for Sonos. In mid-2024, the company released a redesigned and thoroughly busted update to its app, which…

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March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend

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

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It’s time to lock in those brackets. The 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, affectionately known as March Madness, begin this week. In fact, some of the action on the men’s side starts tonight. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments are available to stream through various apps and services, but navigating the web of…

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It’s time to lock in those brackets. The 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, affectionately known as March Madness, begin this week. In fact,…

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WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

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

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WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today. The first is a long awaited option to have two accounts on a single iOS device. The option has been available for years on Android, and iPhone users can now be logged into two separate accounts at once. The profile photo…

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WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today. The first is a long awaited option to…

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DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs

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

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After achieving action camera success, Insta360 invaded DJI’s turf with the first mass-market panoramic drone, the Antigravity A1. It had instant appeal for drone pilots, offering 8K 360 video and features like subject tracking, obstacle detection and FPV flying. Though beaten to the punch, DJI has responded quickly…

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After achieving action camera success, Insta360 invaded DJI’s turf with the first mass-market panoramic drone, the Antigravity A1. It had…

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OpenAI drops plans to release an adult chatbot

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

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OpenAI has "indefinitely" abandoned plans to release an a erotic chatbot for adults following concerns from employees and investors, the company confirmed to The Financial Times. Plans for such a feature, first announced in October 2025 for release in December last year, had already been delayed while…

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OpenAI has "indefinitely" abandoned plans to release an a erotic chatbot for adults following concerns from employees and…

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Uber and Pony.ai are testing a robotaxi service for Europe

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

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Uber and Chinese company Pony.ai are gearing up to launch a robotaxi service for Europe, starting with Zagreb in Croatia. The companies are working with Croatian company Verne, which will provide the service ecosystem and operational framework for the service. They’re using Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles made by…

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Uber and Chinese company Pony.ai are gearing up to launch a robotaxi service for Europe, starting with Zagreb in Croatia. The companies are…

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Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks

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

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Meta didn't consult its Oversight Board last year when it announced sweeping policy changes to content moderation and a rollback of third-party fact checking in the United States in favor of Community Notes. But the company did ask the board for advice on how to expand the crowd-sourced fact checks to other…

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Meta didn't consult its Oversight Board last year when it announced sweeping policy changes to content moderation and a rollback of…

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PSA: T-Mobile customers have a week to sign up for a free year of MLB.TV

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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Today marks the start of the 2026 baseball season and in what has sort of become an annual tradition, T-Mobile is once again offering a free subscription to MLB.TV.In order to take advantage of the deal, T-Mobile customers simply need to log into the T Life app, navigate to the Benefits tab and then hit Redeem after…

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Today marks the start of the 2026 baseball season and in what has sort of become an annual tradition, T-Mobile is once again offering a…

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Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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A jury in Los Angeles has found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction. The companies were ordered to pay $6 million in damages to the woman who said she was harmed by their addictive features as a child.The case was brought by a 20-year-old woman, named in court…

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A jury in Los Angeles has found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction. The companies…

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HBO Max's Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas

Engadget.com engadget.com · 2026-03-25

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HBO released a teaser trailer and premiere date for its take on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The show will premiere on the HBO Max streaming network this December 25. It's a rare case where a big-ticket project is coming out earlier than anticipated instead of later; the series wasn't expected to arrive…

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HBO released a teaser trailer and premiere date for its take on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The show will premiere on the HBO…

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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

Other 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…

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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…

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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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‘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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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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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…