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Nintendo Download: 13th August (North America)
Nintendo’s North American eShop update highlights several major Switch 2 releases and pre-orders, led by Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. – EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 launches on 13 August for $69.99, with expanded Franchise, Superstar and Ultimate Team modes. – Oblivion Remastered launched on 11 August for $49.99, updating…
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Even With Ella Langley’s Extended Run, 2026 Has Been a Banner Year So Far for Numerous Hot 100 No. 1s
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the chart’s fourth-longest run at the summit. It also set a record for the longest No. 1 run by a non-holiday song by a woman, while its six separate returns to the top are the most for…
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Louis Vuitton Unveils Formal SS27 Menswear Capsule by Pharrell Williams
Louis Vuitton has revealed its Formal Spring/Summer 2027 menswear capsule, creative director Pharrell Williams’ latest take on tailoring designed for both the office and formal occasions. The collection reworks classic suiting with a lighter, more wearable edge, while keeping its foundations rooted in traditional preppy codes. Three signature jackets anchor… The post Louis Vuitton Unveils…
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Does Google even want to win at AI?
Google has reorganised its AI division, Google DeepMind, prompting debate over whether the company is falling behind rivals in the race to develop leading AI systems. The Verge’s Decoder podcast examines whether the changes reflect a strategic refocus or a crisis, particularly given Google’s vast resources, data, distribution and ability to integrate AI across its…
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Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Bumble is ending its long-standing rule that only women could send the first message after matching, a change that removes its most distinctive feature. The company says trials showed higher engagement and that users want greater flexibility, but the move has divided its community, with some saying it makes Bumble indistinguishable from other dating apps.…
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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The US government will, for the first time, permit vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against overseas criminal gangs and hackers under federal supervision. The White House says the policy could help tackle ransomware, financial fraud and sextortion, but it represents a major departure from the previous rule that private firms could defend…
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Update Coming This October, as Ruby and Sapphire Speculation Swirls
Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be updated with Pokémon Home support this fall, as speculation mounts that Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald ports are also on the way.
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Former RCA Executive Val Pensa Launches Moonstruck Management & Marketing Firm
Pensa, who was head of marketing at RCA for five years, is a multi-time Women In Music honoree.
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Rivian’s 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature
Pricing hasn’t changed, and now you can get captain’s chairs for the R1S.
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Are teens on ebikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers
The article argues that sensational coverage of teenagers riding powerful electric two-wheelers risks conflating illegal e-motorcycles and modified vehicles with lawful electric bicycles. While reckless riding and fatal crashes have prompted concern and enforcement action, experts say indiscriminate restrictions could undermine the wider benefits of e-bikes as affordable, lower-emission transport. Authorities are responding to vehicles…