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VPN app downloads surged in the UK following the implementation of age verification laws on sites like PornHub and Reddit. Users are employing VPNs to circumvent these new restrictions, masking their location to access a…
The Newport Folk Festival concluded with a star-studded "Songs for the People" finale. Performers covered classics by artists like Woody Guthrie, Neil Young, and the Beatles, weaving themes of unity and perseverance. Hig…
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 showcased several exciting announcements. New projects include Nickelodeon's Avatar sequel featuring Pavi, an Aztec Batman animated film for HBO Max, and the Gen V season 2 trailer. HBO's It preq…
Avatar: Fire And Ash, the next installment in James Cameron's saga, will see Jake Sully grappling with the death of his son, Neteyam. This loss deeply impacts his relationship with Neytiri, causing a rift between them. J…
New York City is bracing for three days of extreme heat, with real-feel temperatures potentially reaching 104 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect from Monday to Wednesday. City officials urge residents to stay indoors …
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 previ…
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…
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 t…
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, eliminat…
American Eagle's new ad featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy. The ad, simply stating "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," is criticized for subtly promoting white beauty standards, with some calling it "Nazi fas…
Australian group Collective Shout claims responsibility for prompting changes to NSFW content policies on Itch.io and Steam. Following months of ignored complaints about games depicting sexual violence, the group contact…
Actor Gregg Sulkin and model girlfriend Freya Tidy were spotted enjoying a PDA-filled hike in Los Angeles. The couple, who confirmed their relationship in May after six months of dating, looked happy and relaxed. Tidy re…
Microsoft will showcase Hollow Knight: Silksong, among other titles, at Gamescom. Attendees can play a demo of Silksong on the new ROG Ally handhelds, alongside games like Grounded 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4. The event also fe…
OpenAI's $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription, initially a money-losing venture according to CEO Sam Altman, set a precedent for pricey AI subscriptions. Competitors like Anthropic, Google, and xAI followed suit with similarly …
Samsung is changing its One UI update strategy. Instead of releasing major One UI updates with its Galaxy S series phones, it will now debut major Android and One UI versions mid-year with its foldable Galaxy Z series. G…
Piper Perabo, star of the 2000 film Coyote Ugly, hinted at a possible sequel during a San Diego Comic-Con interview. While she couldn't confirm details, Perabo revealed that discussions are underway among original cast a…
The UK's new online safety rules, requiring age verification, are easily bypassed. A gamer discovered that using Death Stranding's photo mode with Sam Bridges' face fools facial recognition systems on platforms like Redd…
WWE is optimistic Drew McIntyre will resolve passport issues for SummerSlam. SmackDown underwent significant changes following Hulk Hogan's death, impacting talent availability. Rumors suggest several female wrestlers pl…
Piers Morgan and Jay Leno both commented on the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Morgan attributed the cancellation to Colbert's perceived hyper-partisan leanings, suggesting many late-night hosts ha…
Jamie Lee Curtis criticizes the cosmetic surgery industry, likening its impact on women to genocide. In an interview with The Guardian, she displayed large plastic lips as a protest, stating that altering appearances thr…
Google's Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system failed to adequately warn millions in Turkey during the February 2023 earthquake. While ten million people within 98 miles of the epicenter could have received the highest …
Jennifer Lopez experienced a wardrobe malfunction during her Poland concert. Her sequined skirt fell off mid-performance, revealing her underwear. Lopez, unfazed, tossed the skirt into the audience and continued the show…
Itch.io, an indie game marketplace, has deindexed adult and NSFW games following pressure from Collective Shout, an advocacy group. This action, mirroring a similar move by Steam, is a response to concerns about a game d…
An anonymous tipster claims Apple's iPhone 17 Pro will boast enhanced camera features: an 8x optical zoom telephoto lens with continuous zoom, a new pro camera app rivaling third-party options, and a top-edge camera cont…
Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" debuted strongly, earning $118 million domestically and $100 million internationally in its opening weekend, exceeding expectations. This success is a significant boost for Marvel S…