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Netflix Says Part Of Its Games Business Is Up 600%, But It’s Still Early Days
Netflix says its games division is showing early signs of growth, particularly in cloud-based television games and children’s mobile titles. The results matter because they suggest the streaming company’s gaming strategy may be gaining traction after earlier uncertainty, although Netflix stresses that the business remains small and experimental relative to its wider content spending. The…
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The big World Cup final quiz
The Guardian has published a 15-question quiz ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, testing readers’ knowledge of the previous 22 finals. Compiled by Richard Foster, presenter of the It Started With A Kick podcast, the quiz taps into pre-final excitement by inviting fans to test their tournament history knowledge before the…
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Cybèle Speaks From The Heart On ‘Lovergirl’
French-American artist Cybèle has released a new single, “Lovergirl”, marking what she describes as the start of a new musical era. The track blends dreamy acoustic production with contemporary R&B and pop influences, and stands out for its unusually personal songwriting, exploring the tension between love and discernment. The song draws comparisons to artists such…
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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
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Ireland mourns first Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, dead at 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 81, prompting tributes from across Ireland and the entertainment world. She was best known for winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis’s mother in My Left Foot, and for enduring popular roles…
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Is wind power partly to blame for near-blackouts? Experts say increasing reliance on Net Zero energy could leave UK’s energy security at risk
The article’s headline raises the question of whether the UK’s growing reliance on wind power and other Net Zero energy sources could be contributing to recent near-blackout incidents, citing unnamed experts who warn this shift may pose risks to national energy security. However, the article text supplied does not contain the actual body content of…
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Chris Carter’s R-Rated Director’s Cut of the Second The X-Files Movie Has a Release Date and a Surprising New Title
A new version of The X-Files’ second movie is coming to Hulu next month, and with it comes a new title.
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The 1980 movie Robin Williams compared to a hellish acid trip: “Like a killer whale farting”
“I sounded like a killer whale farting in a wind tunnel…” The post The 1980 movie Robin Williams compared to a hellish acid trip: “Like a killer whale farting” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Tom Brady draws inspiration after meeting with Make-A-Wish teen heart transplant recipient at Fanatics Fest
After meeting 16-year-old Eli Griffith, a heart transplant recipient, through Make-A-Wish and Fanatics, Tom Brady came away inspired by the family's spirit.
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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final
Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi-final extended their unbeaten run in normal and extra time to 37 matches, equalling the best such streak by a European nation and setting up a final against Argentina. The achievement is remarkable given Spain’s status as reigning champions of European football over the past two…