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Minecraft’s new items are a total game changer for players
A new Minecraft preview build has introduced two items — straw beds and cushions — that for the first time let players rest and sit almost anywhere in the game, a change some fans are calling a milestone after 17 years. Beyond their intended uses, the items have quickly captured the community’s attention because they…
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Brittany Schaffer appointed chief executive of the Country Music Association
The Country Music Association (CMA) has appointed Brittany Schaffer as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Sarah Trahern, who announced her retirement earlier this year after 13 years leading the organisation. The move marks a significant leadership transition for one of country music’s most influential industry bodies, with the CMA emphasising continuity for its staff,…
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2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Pitt,’ more
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Oklahoma Is Making Its Case For More Hollywood Movies and TV Shows
Oklahoma is positioning itself as an increasingly attractive destination for Hollywood film and television production, having expanded its annual incentive programme from $8 million five years ago to $30 million today. The state has hosted high-profile projects including FX’s The Lowdown and Reservation Dogs, Paramount+’s Tulsa King, and the film Reagan, and it continues to…
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Matthew Rhys & Jason Bateman Lead List Of Multiple 2026 Emmy Acting Nominees As They Hit Lead Actor Trifecta
Matthew Rhys and Jason Bateman have topped a group of performers who each earned multiple acting nominations in the 2026 Emmy nominations, and in doing so both achieved a rare career milestone. The pair became the first male performers to have secured career nominations across all three lead acting categories — Drama, Comedy, and Limited,…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-Live-1 to Make ChatGPT Voice Mode Feel Like Talking to a Person
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live-1, a new voice mode for ChatGPT engineered to simulate natural human conversation rather than feel like interacting with software. The upgraded system addresses previous interaction limitat
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Meta wants its AI glasses to seem less creepy. Its AI strategy says otherwise.
Meta is attempting to soften the “creepy” reputation of its AI glasses by rolling out an update that disables the camera if the LED recording indicator has been tampered with. The change responds to concerns that the devices—promoted as fashionable accessories by figures such as Kylie Jenner—can be misused as covert surveillance tools, particularly against…
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If Microsoft sold off Xbox, who would even buy it?
Microsoft has made sweeping cuts to its Xbox division this week, announcing 1,600 immediate layoffs with a further 1,600 expected over the next fiscal year, along with the shedding of four studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described the business as “not healthy” and admitted the company had “spread ourselves too thin”, prompting speculation that Microsoft…
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Enters The Emmy Conversation With 19 Nominations
The horror comedy “Widow’s Bay”, created by former Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold, has secured 19 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series and one for its star Matthew Rhys. The haul matters because the Apple series became one of the summer’s streaming hits while voting was under way, and there had…
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The Viture Beast XR Glasses Made Me Question Whether I Need A TV For Gaming
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