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Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Bluesky’s CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang will discuss the company’s vision for a new era of social media at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Their appearance matters because Bluesky is positioning its open-protocol network as an alternative to established platforms, testing whether newer services can retain communities and win market share from larger competitors. Schneider…
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Promising PS5 Sim Rideshare Rocked by Crazy AI Controversy, as CEO Crashes Out in Public
Rideshare, an upcoming PS5 driving simulator, has faced a public backlash after former lead writer Stella Sacco alleged that her writing role was replaced by ChatGPT and that the game uses AI-generated voice acting. The dispute matters because it has intensified concerns over undisclosed generative AI use in games and has damaged the title’s public…
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The 10 most overrated acting performances of the 1990s
They didn’t deserve their flowers. The post The 10 most overrated acting performances of the 1990s first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court
A “disappointing” result. The post Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Resident Evil Requiem is selling just as many physical copies as digital globally, with near-50% splits according to analysts – except for in the US, that is
Resident Evil Requiem is reportedly selling in almost equal proportions through physical and digital formats worldwide, according to analysts cited by GamesRadar+. The split matters because it suggests boxed game sales remain significant for a major new release despite the continued growth of digital purchasing. The global balance is described as close to 50% physical…
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Netflix To Add Dozens Of Classic Cantinflas Films, Teases More ‘Counterattack’
Netflix will add 35 classic films starring Mexican comedian and filmmaker Cantinflas to its platform, as part of programming marking Mexican Cinema Day. The move highlights Netflix’s broader investment in Mexican stories and could introduce the influential actor’s work to new audiences. The Cantinflas collection, including Pepe, El padrecito and Romeo y Julieta, will be…
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Morgan Wallen Concertgoer Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison After Disturbing Incident at His Show
A man has been arrested after allegedly urinating on a family during Morgan Wallen’s concert at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on 18 July. The case has drawn attention because the alleged victims included an eight-year-old child, and the suspect now faces multiple assault charges that could carry a lengthy prison sentence. Maryland Transportation Authority…
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Twitch Is Now Using Channels To Train Generative AI, And The Company Knows It’s Unpopular
The Amazon-owned streaming site Twitch is now using channels to train generative AI systems, and the company’s top product boss knows it’s a controversial piece of news that most people won’t like. By default, Twitch channels are now used to train generative AI models across Amazon, and users need to opt-out. Opting-out isn’t enough, though,…
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McDonald’s Happy Meals Get Hello Kitty x Godzilla Crossover Toys
McDonald’s will begin offering Hello Kitty x Godzilla-themed Happy Meal toys nationwide from Tuesday, 18 August. The collaboration brings together Sanrio characters and Monsterverse creatures, likely attracting strong interest from collectors but also raising concerns about resellers buying meals in bulk. There are eight toy pairings, led by Hello Kitty dressed as Godzilla, alongside characters…
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Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ Is a Spunky Reimagining of the Australian Period Drama: TV Review
Netflix’s six-part adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel “My Brilliant Career” updates the Australian period drama with a more contemporary style while retaining its focus on Sybylla Melvyn’s resistance to conventional marriage and desire to become a writer. The review judges the series to be energetic and faithful in spirit to both the novel and…