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‘Harry Potter’ Series, ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘The White Lotus’ on the Slate as HBO Max Sets October Launch on Prime Video, Hulu Japan
HBO Max will launch on Amazon’s Prime Video and Hulu Japan in October, expanding access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s content library in Japan, including a new HBO original “Harry Potter” series arriving at Christmas. The move stems from a global partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery and Nippon Television, which owns Hulu Japan, and marks a…
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Popular artificial sweetener linked to potentially dangerous heart risk
A new study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany has found that higher blood levels of xylitol, a sugar alcohol widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods, drinks, chewing gum and dental products, are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death. Because xylitol is regarded by regulators as…
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Apple and Google rake in more from ‘app tax’ on Britons than they pay in corporation tax, study finds
Apple and Google are collecting more revenue from a so-called “app tax” charged to Britons than they pay in UK corporation tax, according to new analysis. The study found the tech giants generate roughly £700million annually through commissions of up to 30 per cent on in-app purchases, compared with £322million paid by Apple in corporation…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Revives Capcom’s Samurai Franchise with Demanding, Philosophy-Driven Combat
Polygon’s review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword confirms Capcom’s samurai series has been reworked as a near-total reboot rather than a direct sequel. Gone is the fixed-camera, Resident Evil-style exploration of the original four PS2-era games (2001–2006); in its place is a modern action RPG blending influences from Dark Souls, Star Wars Jedi and…
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Wingard’s Onslaught is visually sharp but narratively undercooked
A review of Adam Wingard’s action-thriller “Onslaught” concludes that the film is technically accomplished but let down by an underdeveloped story, particularly in its second half. Wingard, returning to original material after a decade working on established franchises, delivers striking visual set pieces and a home-invasion structure reminiscent of his earlier films “You’re Next” and…
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Creature dubbed ‘Syracuse Figure’ spotted in New York: Is it Bigfoot or an elderly skinny-dipper?
Bigfoot researchers in New York state say they cannot explain a mysterious figure captured wading in a remote pond in Onondaga County, near Syracuse. The images, dubbed the “Syracuse Figure” by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), have prompted debate over whether they show an unclothed elderly man cooling off or something more unusual, with…
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‘Onslaught’ Review: Adria Arjona Shines in Adam Wingard’s Intriguingly Colorful, Ultimately Underwhelming Action Thriller
The Hollywood Reporter’s review of “Onslaught” praises director Adam Wingard for a visually inventive return to original filmmaking after years working on established franchises, but concludes the action-thriller ultimately fails to live up to its striking opening. The film follows Celeste (Adria Arjona), a PTSD-stricken former Army sniper living in a remote desert trailer park,…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword review
Eurogamer’s review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword concludes that Capcom has built the game’s combat around the philosophy of real-life swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, whose treatise The Book of Five Rings prizes patience, observation and intuitive judgement over brute aggression. The reviewer argues this produces a demanding, old-fashioned action game that rewards reading and countering…
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Honor launches China-only Robot Phone with built-in gimbal
Honor has launched its experimental Robot Phone in China, a flagship handset that builds a miniature three-axis gimbal directly into the device rather than requiring a separate accessory. First shown at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, the phone will not officially launch outside China for now, with Honor apparently testing demand through a limited production run…
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Teens experiencing ‘social jet lag’ due to early starts on school days and lie ins on weekends face worse anxiety
A University of Southampton study has found that teenagers who experience “social jet lag” – the mismatch between early school-day wake-ups and later weekend lie-ins – may face increased anxiety as a result. Researchers say this disrupted sleep pattern mirrors the effects of jet lag and could contribute to poorer mental health among adolescents, adding…