Tech

iOS 26.4 beta 2: Everything new, how to try it now

iOS 26.4 beta 2 has launched for developers, and early adopters can test several new features and changes. Apple has added encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android devices, a notable step for security-minded users. Apple wrote in its release notes: "In this beta, RCS end-to-end encryption

Sports

What Is the NFL Combine? Dates, Location and Key Prospects

The NFL Scouting Combine, formally the National Invitational Camp (NIC), gathers the top college prospects for an invitation-only showcase where all 32 NFL teams can evaluate talent. It functions as a standardized evaluation process, with medical exams, on-field drills and position-specific testing that help teams assess players’ pro potential. The

Culture

Gucci’s $48,000 tiger-print shearling coat draws celebrity fans

Gucci’s tiger-print shearling coat — priced at $48,000 and designed by Demna Gvasalia — has quickly become one of the season’s most sought-after outerwear pieces. Dua Lipa wore it while in Paris with fiancé Callum Turner, pairing the bold coat with a slicked-back bun and her Bulgari Serpenti watch,

Culture

Two of Mewgenics' most memorable areas were inspired by a brutal tabletop RPG

The Old School Renaissance, or OSR, has shaped how many people run tabletop campaigns and it also left a clear mark on Mewgenics. Two of the game's standout zones—the Desert and the Lab—are designed to work like a Level 0 funnel from Dungeon Crawl Classics. In

Business

Prediction markets hit $3B run rate, could reach $10B by 2030, Citizens says

Prediction markets are running at an annualized revenue rate above $3 billion, up from about $2 billion in December, and could reach $10 billion by 2030, a Monday report from U.S. bank Citizens shows. Analysts led by Devin Ryan called ~$10 billion a reasonable medium-term waypoint rather than an

Culture

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift’s premise is stronger than its execution

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift positions itself as a vehicle carnage game, but the series' signature vehicular combat is largely absent. 34BigThings seems to imagine a future where Carmageddon is more than running things over and blowing up what's left, but the game remains too beholden to the series&

Culture

After nine years, an underrated Lovecraftian FMV gets a sequel and free demo

The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker 2, developed by D'Avekki Studios, returns to live-action FMV and puts players in the therapist's chair to half-analyze, half-interrogate former patients of the titular Doctor Dekker. A free Steam Next Fest demo opens the first patient session and already prompts

Tech

50 mpg in a Nissan crossover? Testing the new E-Power hybrid system

I noticed the engine run only twice during the drive: once at wide-open throttle and again when it likely spun up at higher rpm to help charge the battery. That latter moment produced the most harshness, though overall it’s among the smoothest gasoline-supported powertrains I’ve driven. The E-Power

Culture

Pokémon releases new art for all 1,000+ monsters for 30th anniversary

It's officially Pokémon week. On Friday, the monster-taming series will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a livestream discussing new projects and likely revealing the next games. As part of the marketing campaign, The Pokémon Company has leaned into the idea that every Pokémon is someone’s favorite and

AI

How to stop Copilot from using data from other Microsoft products

A Copilot setting called "Microsoft usage data" can let the AI refer to information from Bing, MSN, Edge and other Microsoft products. The option appears under Memory on the Copilot website and in the mobile app and is reported to be relatively new. Memory lets Copilot recall your

Culture

MGM+ renews 'Robin Hood' for a second season

Nearly two months after its season finale, MGM+ has renewed Robin Hood for a second season. The series, which debuted on Nov. 2, 2025, stars Jack Pattern and Lauren McQueen as Robin Hood and Maid Marion, with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham. The ten-episode first season concluded on

Culture

Hulu’s Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Thriller Surges Just as Season 2 Promises a Darker Turn

When Paradise debuted on January 26, 2025, the Hulu series broke new ground with major twists, riveting performances and an unpredictable story that began as a political murder mystery and expanded into something much larger. Season 2 shifts the action entirely. After Collins learns his wife might still be alive

Tech

Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people

More than 25 million people have had personal data stolen in a spillover from a January 2025 ransomware attack on Conduent, a company that provides printing, mailroom and document and payment processing for state benefit programs and corporate workforce services. Conduent says its technology and operational support reach more than

Sports

John Terry says he was frustrated after being overlooked by Chelsea

John Terry said he wanted to be named caretaker manager after Enzo Maresca was sacked but was overlooked in favour of academy colleague Calum McFarlane. Terry is a consultant for the Blues' Under-18 and Under-21 sides and is close with McFarlane, who took charge of two senior games before

AI

Uber employees use AI clone of CEO to prep presentations

Some Uber employees have built an AI clone of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called "Dara AI" and use it to rehearse presentations before meeting him, Khosrowshahi said on The Diary of a CEO podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett. "They basically make the presentation to the Dara AI as

Sports

Cobi Jones on MLS, USMNT and the 2026 World Cup

Cobi Jones was on the field before Major League Soccer drew global stars, sold-out stadiums and billion-dollar valuations. The U.S. all-time caps leader helped steady a fledgling league, later partnered with David Beckham at LA Galaxy and looks back on early rejections, risky choices and the chance the 2026

Business

Payment gateway lets marketplaces enter new markets without higher costs

BuySellVouchers, a peer-to-peer marketplace for digital vouchers and gift cards operating since 2015 with around $12 million in monthly turnover across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Russia, found its existing payment gateway had become a bottleneck as it prepared to expand into new regions. Although crypto payments were already integrated, scaling

Health

Inside Robert Carradine's mental health struggles before shocking death at 71

Robert Carradine had a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder that worsened after the 2009 death of his half-brother, David Carradine, who died from asphyxiation in a hotel room in Thailand. In 2015 he and his then-wife, Edith Mani, were injured in a Colorado crash after Carradine crossed into the oncoming

Culture

How to get a Firefly Burner in Arc Raiders

Locating a Firefly Burner in Arc Raiders is required for the final stage of the Weather Monitor System project. You obtain it by defeating a Firefly, one of two new arc enemies introduced in the Shrouded Sky update. That update also adds trickier quests such as A Rising Tide and

Science

NASA-Keck call for proposals for 2026B semester

The Call for Proposals for NASA time at the W. M. Keck Observatory in observing semester 2026B (1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027) is now open. The opportunity to propose as a Principal Investigator (PI) for NASA time on the Keck Telescopes is available to all U.S.-based

Culture

I never learned the Pokémon TCG — and I don't regret it

When Pokémon cards first started sweeping the United States, I was the new kid at a new school, having arrived halfway through November. Cliques were already in place, but nearly everyone carried a binder full of cards. For Christmas I asked for nothing but Pokémon packs, unwrapped a Lisa Frank

Crypto

Better and Framework Strike $500M Stablecoin Mortgage Deal

Mortgage lender Better has partnered with crypto venture firm Framework Ventures to secure up to $500 million in financing through the Sky stablecoin ecosystem. The deal connects traditional home lending with decentralized finance infrastructure. Within Sky, Better will operate as a designated capital recipient, referred to as a "Star.

Sports

U.S. hockey celebrates gold in Miami with $150K champagne, Gaudreau tribute

The men’s U.S. hockey team marked its 2026 Olympic gold in Miami, staying at 1 Hotel South Beach after flying in from Milan. They gathered on the hotel’s rooftop pool WATR, moved to the lobby where some lit cigars, and boarded a tour bus amid hundreds of

Culture

Where to find a Fine Wristwatch in Arc Raiders

You may have been selling Fine Wristwatches for quick cash without a second thought, but one is now required for the Weather Monitor project. The item is a rare trinket, so if you’ve been scratching your head about where to look, there’s a straightforward method to track one

Tech

ROG Flow Z13-KJP embodies Kojima Productions' approach to creation

The ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a limited-edition Asus machine made with Kojima Productions. Functionally it mirrors the regular Flow Z13 — a 13.4-inch tablet-laptop hybrid with a detachable keyboard and a built-in kickstand — but its styling is unmistakably Kojima, with sci-fi accents and black lines that don’t read as