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Netflix’s New Gritty 6-Part Thriller Sneaks Up on Harlan Coben on Global Streaming Charts
Netflix’s French six-part action thriller GIGN, released internationally as Elite Force, has reached the top of Netflix’s global streaming chart two days after launch. Its rise ends the five-week chart dominance of Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You, illustrating continued demand for fast-paced, action-led series on the platform. Elite Force follows David, played by Tomer…
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‘Ramayana’ Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Face Off in First Part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic
The first trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic “Ramayana” has been released ahead of Part 1’s worldwide debut this November. It introduces Ranbir Kapoor as the exiled prince Rama and Yash as the demon king Ravana, whose abduction of Sita sets up the central conflict; the project is significant for…
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Football transfer rumours: Jack Grealish to make Saudi switch to Al-Hilal?
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish is reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal after being left out of City’s pre-season tour. The report also outlines several possible moves involving Premier League clubs, with Bournemouth’s young Brazilian winger Rayan drawing attention from leading European sides. Liverpool are said to value Curtis Jones at about £35m…
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Phil Spencer says Xbox must turn player growth into revenue
Xbox chief executive Phil Spencer said the company gained 200 million players during its latest fiscal year, yet its gaming revenue still declined. He said Xbox must “close that gap” by converting growth in its player base into stronger, more reliable income, highlighting the commercial pressure on Microsoft’s gaming business. The figure covers the broader…
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I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots
A WIRED journalist accepted a free three-course meal from Shift, a company that records skilled workers’ hand movements to create training data for robots. The private chef wore a camera mounted on his cap while cooking in the journalist’s home, illustrating how firms are extending data collection from online activity into domestic, physical tasks that…
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The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
The Trump administration has sharply restricted access to the US asylum system, NPR reports, using executive action and tougher border enforcement to prevent many people from starting or pursuing claims. The changes matter because asylum is a legal protection for people fleeing persecution, and the measures have reduced a major route through which migrants could…
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Xbox reports 10 percent drop in revenue across content and services following mass job cuts and studio offload
Microsoft reported a 10% quarterly fall in Xbox content and services revenue, contributing to a 4% decline in its personal computing division to $12.9bn. The result follows major job cuts and studio changes, and highlights the pressure on Xbox as Microsoft says it is restructuring the gaming business for long-term growth. Microsoft recently announced 3,200…
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Ciarán – fka BROCKHAMPTON’s Bearface – Steps Out With ‘K-Bar’
Ciarán, formerly known as Bearface from BROCKHAMPTON, has released a new solo single titled ‘K-Bar’. The track signals the start of a new, more personal artistic phase after a period away from releasing music, and precedes an intimate New York performance. The Irish artist will play Christ & St Stephen’s Church on 6 August. Ciarán…
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Square Enix can’t confirm a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical disc, but at least game director Hamaguchi is pushing for one
Square Enix has not yet confirmed whether Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final instalment of its remake trilogy, will receive a physical disc release when it launches in spring 2027. The uncertainty matters to collectors and players who prefer boxed games, particularly as Sony is expected to stop producing physical PlayStation discs roughly a year…