Tech

Finally Going Hands-On With ‘Staggering’ Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert has had an unusual marketing rollout. Announced in 2019, it only drew attention after a Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase in 2023 that featured horse drifting, and since then the game has attracted both hype around its ambitions and skepticism about what players will actually do in it.

Tech

Early Amazon Spring Sale TV deals 2026: Save on Samsung, TCL and more

Amazon's Big Spring Sale begins March 25, but deep discounts on TVs and home theater accessories are already available from Samsung, TCL, Hisense, Insignia and others. Offers range from budget 4K sets and streaming sticks to high-end OLED and QLED models. Standout deals include the Insignia F50 budget

AI

Handshake AI is hiring actors to do improv for $74 an hour

Handshake AI is offering actors up to $74 an hour to record themselves doing improv, performing responses to a "light prompt or scenario" with other actors. The part-time, remote role is open to workers with at least a bachelor's degree and, the company says, is easy

Politics

Warren presses Pentagon to justify xAI access to classified networks

Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressing the Pentagon to explain its decision to give Elon Musk’s company xAI access to classified networks. She highlighted disturbing outputs from xAI’s Grok model, saying it has provided users “advice on how to commit murders and

Culture

Sekiro: No Defeat trailer recreates the game's combat and lore

The new trailer for Sekiro: No Defeat is here, and the anime adaptation looks to be a picture-perfect recreation of FromSoftware's Sengoku-era classic. It wouldn't be Sekiro without dazzling combat and brutal set-pieces; we can spy Wolf taking on Genichiro Ashina at the top of Ashina

Crypto

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands Point Toward "Powerful Move"

Bollinger Bands on Bitcoin’s monthly chart have tightened to their narrowest level on record, signaling elevated volatility ahead. Analyst Cantonese Cat posted on X that "this will lead to a very powerful move when it expands," and another analyst, Osemka, said such squeezes produce strong moves. Technically,

Business

MSI calls 2026 'most challenging year' as it raises prices up to 30%

MSI warned that 2026 will be its most challenging year and plans to raise prices on gaming hardware by 15 to 30 percent over nine months, the company’s general manager Huang Jinqing told investors. The increases are expected to hit lower-end, more affordable gaming products as MSI cuts back

Culture

Jack Ryan: Ghost War teaser confirms title and trailer release

Prime Video has released a first teaser for its upcoming Jack Ryan movie, confirming the title as Jack Ryan: Ghost War and announcing that the full trailer will debut tomorrow. The tease marks the character’s return after a three-year absence. Amazon first adapted Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan in

Culture

Revisit Netflix’s eight-episode House of Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse, Netflix’s House of Guinness is an easy miniseries to revisit. The eight-episode drama attracted millions when it premiered in the fall and mixes Succession-style family maneuvering with the mood of Peaky Blinders, making it bite-sized enough to binge over a day

Culture

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is a Reminder of What We're Capable Of

Project Hail Mary is nearly in theaters and has been earning rave reviews, holding a 94% certified fresh rating on the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's return to directing has been seen as a triumph. The film adapts Andy Weir's novel;

Business

RBA’s controversial rate rise may not age well

The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates in the middle of a historic global energy shock is one of its most controversial in recent years. If the Middle East conflict lasts for months rather than weeks and drags the world and Australia down, Tuesday’s move to increase

Culture

Black Mirror's Episodes Can Be Started in Any Order

After The Twilight Zone ended, no one really thought another TV show could compare, but then along came Black Mirror. Like its predecessor, the Netflix anthology examines human behavior through mind-bending sci‑fi, and it’s a series where viewers can truly begin on any episode and immediately become enthralled.

Sports

Juventus have their sights set on Koné

Juventus have sent scouts to the Mapei Stadium to watch Ismael Koné, signalling genuine interest as they look to strengthen midfield ahead of the summer transfer window. Luciano Spalletti’s demands are driving the need for new signings. The 23-year-old Sassuolo midfielder has emerged as one of the season’s

Business

Shipping companies weigh in on IEEPA tariff refunds

If you bought goods from overseas in 2025 that required shipping, you may be owed an IEEPA tariff refund. The Supreme Court overturned the IEEPA tariffs and the Court of International Trade has ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned. Customs and Border Protection could begin rolling

Culture

'Sinners' Soars on Streaming After Historic Oscar Night

Following a historic Oscar night, Sinners has surged on HBO Max. Released in April 2025 and directed by Ryan Coogler, the horror film starring Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score. It was the most nominated film in Academy Awards history with

Culture

Crime 101 Overtakes Drive's Domestic Box Office

The weekend box office had two dominant stories: Scream 7 became the top-grossing installment of its three-decade franchise, and Hamnet passed $100 million worldwide as star Jessie Buckley won an Academy Award. Pixar's Hoppers returned to the top of the domestic chart, and the Colleen Hoover adaptation Reminders

World

We Traced How U.S. Guns Get to Mexican Cartels

Gun traffickers have quietly moved what they say is an unprecedented number of weapons. Those weapons were moved from the United States to Mexico. Our reporter Paulina Villegas followed the trail of these guns. United States, Mexico u.s. guns, gun trafficking, mexican cartels, weapons, gun traffickers, united states, mexico,

Sports

Recoba: a unique, romantic talent who left his mark

An inconsistent yet unique talent, Recoba left a lasting impression on his teammates. Javier Zanetti remembers him as "one of the purest players ever seen", while Christian Vieri credits him with dozens of assists and decisive moments. His 1999 spell at Venezia, brought about by Giuseppe Marotta, produced

Culture

Don’t upstage your friends! 19 modern etiquette mistakes – and how to avoid them

Smartphones, social media and instant communication have made it easier than ever to connect — and to offend. Many of today’s etiquette breaches come from convenience: a badly written message, a thoughtless post or a device that demands our attention. The underlying rule remains unchanged: consideration for others. Common slips

Business

Founder says EV chargers are a key employee perk amid high gas costs

Packsize founder Hanko Kiessner began installing electric-vehicle chargers at his Salt Lake City headquarters after he developed asthma and linked it to local air pollution. He helped form a nonprofit, Leaders for Clean Air, to raise money for chargers and to encourage more people to consider EVs. The company started

Tech

The best business desktops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Desktops remain the backbone of business computing, offering power, versatility, and long-term reliability. To help with the choice, this guide highlights machines that speed workflows and support professional goals; the Dell XPS 8960 remains the top pick for its blend of solid hardware, a versatile feature set, and a competitive

Culture

Netflix's Live-Action 'Assassin's Creed' Series Rounds Out Supporting Cast

After nearly five years in the making, Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed has rounded out its supporting cast with Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris and Corrado Invernizzi. Rapace is noted for physically demanding stunts and gritty combat (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus); Bedia has

Culture

These Netflix Thriller Shows Are Totally Unpredictable

If you tell yourself "just one more episode" and mean it, this list is not your friend. These Netflix thrillers are designed to be genuinely unpredictable, pushing you to mistrust your eyes, your instincts, and even your high IQ. Expect everything from bloody grudges between strangers to money-laundering

Culture

Inside the Rage Machine review – we’re all doomed

Sometimes it’s a real problem not being able to swear unreservedly in a national newspaper. I understand social convention and propriety, and that swearing is often written off as a sign of poor vocabulary, but sometimes it feels like the mots justes and the only fair response. The shortest,

Culture

The Best LGBTQ+ GL/Yuri Anime of All Time

The Yuri genre has long lived in the margins but is increasingly in the spotlight, offering 'girl meets girl' stories set everywhere from everyday school life to the fantastical. It serves up comedy, slice-of-life moments, and heartfelt drama, so there’s something for viewers who want a laugh