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Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount has resulted in new C-suite salaries. CEO David Ellison and President Jeff Shell will each earn a $3.5 million base salary plus a $1.5 million bonus. COO Andy Gordon's base …
IGN's early review of Madden NFL 26 highlights significant improvements, particularly a revamped Skills Trainer with detailed tutorials and drills. Franchise mode boasts enhanced Coach Creation, skill point systems, and …
Google's Google TV platform, despite reaching 300 million monthly active users, struggles with monetization. The company initially required publishers to share ad inventory but recently reversed this, admitting publisher…
The Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics completed a trade ahead of the WNBA deadline. The Sun acquired forward Aaliyah Edwards for guard Jacy Sheldon and draft pick swap rights. Edwards, a former top draft pick, saw l…
Sonos, facing challenges including a recent app malfunction, overheating speakers, and now increased tariffs under the Trump administration, will raise prices on some products later this year. This price hike, affecting …
OpenAI has released GPT-5, its latest flagship language model, boasting significant improvements over previous versions. CEO Sam Altman describes it as a major leap, comparing it to the impact of the iPhone's Retina disp…
Hulk Hogan's wife, Sky Daily, addressed misleading reports surrounding his death. Hogan, who died at 71 from a heart attack, received a private funeral. Daily clarified that Hogan was deeply loved and well-cared for. She…
Peacock's new mockumentary, "The Paper," follows a struggling century-old newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. The series, created by Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman, reunites much of The Office's crew and features Osc…
Samsung plans to release the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, for the Galaxy S24 and S23 series on August 13th and September 8th, respectively. A leak suggests these dates, though minor delays are possible. This marks…
Framework's new desktop PC is a compact, easy-to-assemble machine featuring AMD's Strix Halo APU. Available in configurations with Ryzen AI Max 385 or 395 chips, offering 2.5K gaming capabilities and impressive performan…
Mossmouth's retro game compilation, UFO 50, is now available on Nintendo Switch for $24.99. Announced during today's Indie World showcase, this collection features 50 games spanning various genres from a fictional 80s co…
Sex toys have been thrown onto WNBA courts during three separate games, prompting outrage from players and fans. While initially dismissed as pranks, the incidents are viewed as disrespectful and potentially dangerous. T…
Skydance Media's $8 billion merger with Paramount Global is complete, forming Paramount, a Skydance Corporation. David Ellison, now chairman and CEO, aims to achieve $2 billion in cost synergies, exceeding expectations t…
Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase highlighted upcoming indie games for the Switch and Switch 2. The presentation focused on smaller titles, showcasing a variety of genres and release dates, some available immediatel…
The Philadelphia Eagles, reigning Super Bowl champions, begin their preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 7th at 7:30 PM ET. While the starters' participation is uncertain, the game offers a chance to evalua…
Jonathan Edwards' 1995 triple jump world record of 18.29 meters, set in Gothenburg, Sweden, remains one of track and field's longest-standing records. He wore sunglasses to mask his fear before the competition, unexpecte…
Eli Lilly exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations, driven by strong sales of its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Revenue reached $15.56 billion, surpassing forecasts. The company raised its 2…
Selena Gomez discussed her career and relationship with Benny Blanco. She described their initial acquaintance at age 16, collaborating musically before a deeper connection years later. Gomez emphasized the importance of…
AT&T CEO John Stankey's viral 2,500-word memo, responding to an employee engagement survey, declared the end of the traditional employer-employee loyalty contract. He outlined new expectations, emphasizing transparency a…
The second episode of South Park's 27th season continued its satirical attack on the Trump administration. This episode focused on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, depicted killing puppies and having her face melt, and a toddl…
Business Insider's investigation into Daniella Pierson's The Newsette Media Group reveals discrepancies between publicly stated subscriber numbers (over 1 million) and internal documents showing significantly fewer (arou…
The New England Patriots had a highly successful joint practice with the Washington Commanders, showcasing strong performance across the board. Quarterback Drake Maye impressed with his improved speed and accuracy, thoug…
Legendary Latin music pioneer Eddie Palmieri passed away at 88. Fania Records announced the death of the pianist and bandleader known for his innovative fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz. His career spanned decad…
Researchers at Black Hat revealed a vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Connectors allowing sensitive data extraction from linked accounts via indirect prompt injection. A single "poisoned" document can compromise a Google…
Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 reveals the identity of Wednesday Addams' stalker in Episode 2. Agnes DeMille, a fellow Nevermore Academy student played by Evie Templeton, is unveiled as the obsessed fan. The showrunners ex…