Google Pixel's US market share reached 3% in Q2 2025, securing the #4 spot ahead of the Pixel 10 launch. This represents 13% year-over-year growth, shipping around 800,000 units. While growth is slowing compared to previous years, the upcoming Pixel 10 launch is expected to boost sales...
HBO's period drama "The Gilded Age" has been renewed for a fourth season, ahead of its Season 3 finale on August 10th. The show, created by Julian Fellowes, has seen a significant increase in viewership this season, reaching a series high of 4 million US viewers for Episode 5....
Weta Workshop's 'Tales of the Shire', a cozy Lord of the Rings game, falls short of expectations due to numerous bugs and performance issues. Players experience frequent crashes, texture glitches, and poor visuals on the Nintendo Switch. While the core gameplay loop of gardening, cooking, and home decorating offers...
President Trump secured two significant achievements during a trip to Scotland. He brokered a landmark trade deal with the European Union, addressing trade deficits and securing substantial US investment. Simultaneously, he facilitated an immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, utilizing US trade relationships as leverage. This follows a...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's firing of several aides this spring, initially supported by the White House, is now facing internal questioning. Multiple officials privately doubt Hegseth's claims of leaking, lacking evidence. Despite mounting controversies, including a Pentagon watchdog's findings on classified information and investigations into his confidants, President...
Federal immigration officers in Los Angeles are accused of making false statements in reports about protesters arrested during June demonstrations. At least eight felony charges, initially filed by the Department of Justice, were dismissed due to inaccurate officer reports. This led to the dismissal of at least three...
Lawyers are seeking a temporary restraining order against Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, alleging detainees are held without charges, denied attorney access, and have had bond hearings canceled. A lawsuit filed July 16th claims constitutional rights violations due to a lack of court jurisdiction and communication. The...
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt made their first public appearance since announcing Hewitt's pregnancy. The couple, who debuted Hewitt's baby bump at the "Pickup" premiere in Los Angeles, showed significant affection on the red carpet. Davidson expressed excitement about fatherhood, stating he feels ready for this next chapter. ...
Payment processors Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are facing criticism for pressuring online gaming platforms Itch.io and Steam to remove hundreds of games deemed inappropriate by the Australian anti-porn lobby group, Collective Shout. Itch.io temporarily removed all NSFW content, causing backlash and a petition with over 147,000 signatures protesting censorship....
Samsung's rapid release of its Android 16-based One UI 8 update is attributed to adopting Google's new "Trunk Stable" development model. This single-branch approach, unlike the older, slower branch-based system, eliminates merge conflicts and speeds up development. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices launched with One...
