John Romero expressed empathy for id Software staff affected by Xbox layoffs, noting the painful experience of leaving a studio…
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A viral video of Erling Haaland flinching at his reflection was actually a deepfake of Chinese comedian Jin Long, yet…
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Since October 2023, Israel's intensified destruction of Gaza's cultural institutions, including galleries, museums, and archives, has prompted the Palestinian Museum…
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A new grassroots movement in the fanfiction community is targeting writers suspected of using generative AI tools like Claude and…
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The Verge staff created a summer 2026 in/out list to distinguish hype-worthy trends from overrated ones in a culture filled…
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The 2026 iPhone Photography Awards winners showcase that photography skill matters more than equipment, with images captured on iPhones across…
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The Onion is launching a weekly parody livestream titled "Infowars" on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, hosted by Tim Heidecker…
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Universal initially considered skipping influencer screenings for "The Odyssey", but ultimately included them alongside traditional critics, acknowledging influencers as a…
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Sony will stop producing discs for new games starting January 2028, ending an era for physical media. The decision negatively…
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An estimated 20 million children across ten countries have adopted AI more than three times faster than adults, yet governance…
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Michael Collins, director of the National Air and Space Museum, anxiously monitored the precise timing of the opening ceremony, having…
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