Valve’s Second Shot at the Living Room Could Change Gaming Forever – And Xbox Might Not Survive It
For more than two decades, the gaming industry has been built around a familiar trio: Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Each generation has reshuffled the pecking order, but the trio itself
Google’s AI Struggles to Go Viral Despite Cutting-Edge Innovations
Despite its vast technological prowess and deep roots in artificial intelligence research, Google continues to fall short in capturing public excitement around its AI tools — a space where rivals
T-Mobile Begins Laying Off Managers, Closing Retail Stores
T-Mobile is eliminating district and regional territory positions affecting hundreds of stores across the country, a move that is intended to help curb costs at the wireless provider, The Desk
Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull Co-Owner & Energy Drink Giant Dies Aged 78
Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, has died aged 78. As reported by BBC, Mateschitz was the driving
300TB Pirate Archive Claims to Hold Nearly Entire Spotify Music Catalog
A vast pirate archive has emerged online, claiming to contain almost every song ever streamed on Spotify, raising fresh concerns about large-scale music piracy and data security on the world’s
Apple iPhone Sales Decline in China as Huawei Surges, Report Reveals
According to a report by research firm Counterpoint, Apple experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, with a 24% decrease in the first six weeks of 2024 compared
Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Fox News Over Jan. 6 Coverage
A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Ray Epps, an Arizona man who alleged that Fox News and former host Tucker Carlson promoted conspiracy theories falsely accusing
Microsoft Considered Shutting Down Xbox Before Major Studio Acquisitions
Microsoft's gaming division faced a pivotal moment in 2021 when CEO Satya Nadella weighed the possibility of shutting down Xbox. Instead, Nadella made a high-stakes decision to double down on
Check the Price Tag Before Grabbing a Bottle of Ketchup For Your Barbecue
The cost of condiments may make you think twice before squirting ketchup on your hot dog at this weekend's barbecue. According to Datasembly's Grocery Price Index, the average price of
Average US Gasoline Price Jumps 33 Cents to $4.71 Per Gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the
Microsoft Presents Fresh Proposal to UK Regulators for Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Microsoft has taken a significant step to address regulatory concerns in the UK as it strives to finalize its massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The companies have jointly presented a
Amazon CEO Warns of AI-Driven Job Cuts in Corporate Workforce
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has told employees to prepare for major changes driven by artificial intelligence, predicting that the company’s corporate workforce will shrink over the coming years as AI
FCC Terminates Affordable Internet Program Due to Funding Shortage
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially announced the termination of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative that provided internet access to millions of low-income Americans. The program's
Swatch’s Space-Themed Watches Are Helping it Recover From its Pandemic Stumbles
"Oh, they’re probably giving away a watch," is what one passerby guessed while walking past the line extending around the corner of the Swatch store in Times Square in New
Starbucks’ Olive Oil Drink Is Now Being Compared To An Oil Spill
Despite the world's love of olive oil, people have been leery of Starbucks' Oleato line from the start. When the olive oil drinks were only available in Italy, many people
Altman Sounds Alarm on Looming AI-Fueled Fraud Crisis
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning about a fast-approaching "fraud crisis," raising concerns that artificial intelligence could soon make it nearly impossible to tell real people from
Check the Cheapest Gas Prices and Stations in the US Today
As gas prices continue to rise, it doesn't come as a surprise that Americans are on the hunt for the cheapest prices and gas prices that they can find. As
Scunthorpe Shop Loses £1k of Chocolate After Heatwave Causes it to Melt
A community has come together to help the owners of a corner shop whose entire stock of chocolate melted. As reported by BBC, Ellis Stores in Scunthorpe lost about £1,000
LeBron James and Nike to Collaborate on His First Training Shoe in 2024
LeBron James, the NBA superstar, is reportedly extending his partnership with Nike in 2024, and the collaboration will feature his inaugural training shoe, the Royalty TR. This new silhouette named
Coca-Cola is Giving BodyArmor a Major Makeover in Hopes of Jump-Starting Sales
After Coca-Cola's $5.6 billion acquisition of BodyArmor in 2021, the sports drink brand was expected to rise to the top of the market, challenging Gatorade’s dominance. Yet, nearly four years
