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Culture

Best Movies Where Robots Take Over, Ranked

The idea of a robot takeover has long been a fixture of science fiction, tapping into primal fears about losing autonomy and being replaced by our own creations. As technology advances and conversations about AI ethics and automation grow more urgent, these stories feel increasingly immediate, offering viewers a way

Culture

3 Movies to Watch on Netflix This Weekend

The 98th Academy Awards take place this weekend, and if you want to get in the mood there are several strong options on US Netflix. Below are three films worth streaming before—or after—the ceremony. Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) is a psychological thriller that earned

Tech

Tinder adds IRL events, virtual speed dating and AI features

Tinder used its first product keynote to roll out a wide set of updates aimed at reinvigorating the app, improving safety and leaning harder into AI. The announcements follow Match Group’s $50 million boost for product development as the parent company tries to re-engage users and appeal to younger

Sports

Torricelli: Spalletti making Juventus fans dream again

Torricelli pointed to the embrace after Thuram’s goal as a sign of a united squad under Spalletti. He said the team has stepped up a gear since the coach arrived, slipping up only in a couple of games, and that giving the supporters something to dream about again is

Business

Famed bear warns of market 'shock' as inflation risks rise

Albert Edwards, a longtime permabear and global strategist at Société Générale, says investors should brace for another market "shock." He argued that many investors remain too complacent about the risk of higher inflation. Edwards noted oil is retesting the $100-a-barrel mark as conflict in the Middle East continues,

Crypto

Alibaba Backs MetaComp to Expand Stablecoin Payment Network

Singapore-based MetaComp completed a Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba, bringing its cumulative total to $35 million across two rounds in three months. The latest round also included the European early-stage investor Spark Venture, with Beijing-based 100Summit Partners serving as exclusive financial adviser. MetaComp had closed a $22 million Pre-A

Culture

Diablo 4’s endgame will return low-level loot that can get legendary affixes

The Lord of Hatred expansion will reintroduce low-level loot into Diablo 4's endgame, but with a twist: those items will have a chance to drop with greater affixes, something currently only possible on legendary gear. Right now, basic loot such as common, magic and rare items largely stop

Sports

Kahn hails Bayern as 'best team in Europe' amid Champions League push

Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has delivered a glowing assessment of the club's trajectory under Vincent Kompany, branding them the premier force in European football after a ruthless Champions League display against Atalanta. The German champions dismantled Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie, a

Culture

Sarah Pidgeon favors a 'buttery' caramel-pink lip

Actress Sarah Pidgeon’s off-duty style leans soft-glam. Her makeup artist, Florrie White, shared an Instagram breakdown of Pidgeon’s Milan Fashion Week look and noted she followed the actress’s personal makeup bag by using Lisa Eldridge products. White said she used the Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint, plumped the

Tech

Microsoft adds Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs in April

Perhaps setting the groundwork for the future launch of Microsoft's Project Helix, Windows users will be getting access to a dedicated Xbox mode this April. This will work on laptops, desktops, and tablets. As announced via the Windows Blog, "Xbox mode delivers a controller-optimized experience to your

Politics

NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn

Western Australia will receive an extra $5.5bn in GST revenue because of a sweetheart deal struck with WA in 2018, the Commonwealth Grants Commission said as it released its recommendations for dividing a projected $102.5bn GST pool for 2026–27. New South Wales emerged as the main loser:

Culture

Family Guy spin-off starring Stewie Griffin is happening at Fox

Fox has greenlit a two-season spin-off titled Stewie that will center on the youngest and most scheming Griffin. The series is expected to premiere on Fox in the 2027–28 season, stream the next day on Hulu, and be available internationally on Disney+; Seth MacFarlane will continue to voice Stewie.

Culture

'The Crown' and 'Downton Abbey' star Jane Lapotaire dead at 81

Jane Lapotaire, the Tony Award-winning actress known for roles in The Crown and Downton Abbey, has died at 81. She passed away on March 5, and a spokesperson for the Royal Shakespeare Company confirmed the news; no cause of death has been released. “We are saddened to hear of the

Tech

DirectStorage 1.4 adds Zstandard GPU decompression for faster streaming

Microsoft has published further details on a new GPU decompression algorithm in DirectStorage 1.4, unveiled at GDC 2026 during the DirectX State of the Union. The update aims to speed asset streaming and give developers another tool to tackle load times and texture pop‑in. Benchmarks in Microsoft'

Business

Universal Extending Theatrical Release Windows

Universal Pictures is committing to a five-weekend theatrical window for all of its films starting immediately in 2026 with the release of Reminders of Him, and plans to extend that window to seven weekends in 2027. The studio said its windowing strategy will evolve with the marketplace but emphasized "

Health

I suffered terrible burns as a child – then became a firefighter

When I was six years old in Hawthorne, Nevada, my whole body caught fire. My older brothers were playing with a bowl of kerosene and a lighter; when the bowl ignited and was kicked over, I was just inches away and soon submerged in flames. A neighbour tackled me and

Culture

Ridley Scott's Flawless 1979 Sci-Fi Debut Screams Loud and Clear on Streaming

Ridley Scott began his career in television as a designer and director before moving into advertising. He gained prominence not for The Duellists but for his second film, which also marked his debut in science fiction and later became a critical and commercial hit. Scott collaborated with Dan O'

Sports

Arteta leans on David Moyes' influence over Guardiola and Wenger

Arsenal return home to face Everton, marking the first time Mikel Arteta will meet his former club while David Moyes is in charge. Arteta spent six-and-a-half years as a player at Everton — more than at any other club — and finished his playing career with five years at the Emirates. Trained

Tech

Blackview MP20 review: a compact Windows mini PC that's almost a Mac Mini

The Blackview MP20 is a palm-sized Windows 11 Pro mini PC that aims to occupy the same niche as the Mac Mini. It weighs 265 grams, measures just under 4 inches square and 1.4 inches thick, and is made of plastic rather than machined aluminum. The front offers two

Culture

Alexa Ray Joel says Billy Joel is 'doing great' amid NPH battle

Billy Joel is on the mend after a battle with the rare brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, his daughter Alexa Ray Joel said. "He's doing physical therapy regularly and he's doing great," she said, adding, "He's lost weight as he'

Culture

Jeff Kaplan regrets Overwatch was too team-orientated

Jeff Kaplan says one of his "hindsight regrets about Overwatch" was making the game so team-focused. "I wouldn't go back and redo it, but if I was making a hero shooter from scratch today, I would make it less team-focused," he told Lex Fridman.

Culture

TV tonight: can Claudia Winkleman become our new chatshow queen?

Claudia Winkleman takes her place as chatshow host on BBC One at 10.40pm. It shares a producer with The Graham Norton Show, offering a similar vibe with a bit more fake tan and eyeliner. First guests include Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen, and she has

Culture

Gwyneth Paltrow says she won't wear a 'costume' to the Met Gala

Gwyneth Paltrow described her “love-hate” relationship with the Anna Wintour-helmed Met Gala, writing that she has “sort of a love-hate relationship with the Met Ball that’s well documented.” She added, “I’m me — so I’m never going to the Met Ball in like, a hot dog costume or

AI

Garry Newman: AI is useful in coding, but artists have concerns

I got the rare chance this week to sit down with Garry's Mod creator and Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman, whose next project, game creation platform s&box, is preparing for launch in April. Among other topics like his original expectations for G-Mod and what price s&

Culture

Russell Crowe’s Nuremberg Hits Netflix at No. 2

Russell Crowe’s political war thriller Nuremberg is now streaming on Netflix and sits at No. 2 on the U.S. charts, behind Alan Ritchson’s War Machine. The film, which premiered in U.S. theaters in September 2025, has even edged out Jurassic World Rebirth and several other recent