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Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
Uber has sold its entire stake in Serve Robotics, the autonomous sidewalk delivery robot company that spun out of the ride-hailing giant more than five years ago, according to a regulatory filing first reported by Bloomberg. The sale appears to have blindsided Serve itself, which only learned of the move once it was officially disclosed,…
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Xbox CEO says her “live playthrough” of The Elder Scrolls 6 shows “incredible” scale but “the story is even greater”
Xbox CEO Sarah Bond has said she has been playing a “live playthrough” of The Elder Scrolls 6, offering a rare glimpse of the long-awaited role-playing game’s progress from someone outside Bethesda. Speaking on a podcast, she praised the game’s “incredible” scale while suggesting its narrative would prove even more impressive, fuelling anticipation for a…
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Thrilljoy’s Next Sci-Fi Line Is Perfect for ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ Fans
Collectibles company Thrilljoy previewed upcoming merchandise lines based on “Blade Runner” and “Tron” during an interview at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, though executives stopped short of confirming specific product details. The teaser signals the licensed collectibles firm’s continued expansion into cult and underserved science-fiction franchises, an area co-founder and CEO Brian Mariotti says drives strong…
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India’s Biggest Fantasy Epic Since ‘Baahubali’ Is One of the Most Ambitious Movies of 2026
Sony has acquired global distribution rights for “Ramayana,” director Nitesh Tiwari’s big-budget Hindu fantasy epic, marking what producer Namit Malhotra calls the first film ever to receive a mainstream worldwide theatrical release through a partnership between a Hollywood studio and an Indian production. The deal, announced at San Diego Comic-Con alongside the debut trailer, is…
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Threads has a VR app now
Meta has released a Threads app for its Quest VR headsets, expanding the social media platform’s reach into virtual reality following its launch on Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month. The move comes shortly after Threads announced it had surpassed 500 million monthly active users, and reflects Meta’s broader push to weave its apps into…
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Axe maniac who hacked down man on river towpath and left him with life-changing injuries has been on run in London for more than a week
A man remains on the run in London more than a week after attacking another man with an axe on a riverside towpath, leaving the victim with life-changing injuries. Police have launched an urgent manhunt for the attacker, who has evaded capture despite the search continuing for over a week, raising concerns about ongoing risk…
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‘House of the Dragon’ Star Officially Breaks Silence About Season 4
House of the Dragon star Steve Toussaint has spoken about Corlys Velaryon’s brutal arc in the show’s third season, which saw the character lose his castle, much of his fleet, and several family members before being taken hostage during the Battle of Tumbleton. In an interview with Polygon following the season finale, Toussaint discussed Corlys’s…
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Levon Helm Studios Sues Levon Helm’s Daughter, Amy Helm
Levon Helm Studios (LHS) has filed a federal lawsuit against Amy Helm, the singer-songwriter daughter of late The Band member Levon Helm, accusing her of self-dealing, trademark infringement and causing $2 million (£1.6 million) in damages. The suit, lodged on 10 August, escalates a bitter dispute over control of the studio, known as “the Barn”,…
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Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
Google has upgraded Freeplay, its free, ad-supported streaming service, to offer video on demand rather than just scheduled live-style channels. Users can now choose from more than 10,000 shows and films to watch whenever they like, bringing it closer in format to established free platforms such as Tubi and The Roku Channel. The move comes…