Tech

Gabe Newell denies Valve punishes developers, says gamers 'have enormous choice'

Gabe Newell defended the openness of PC gaming during a deposition in a US class-action suit that mirrors a UK case. He denied that Valve punished studios for selling games cheaper on non-Steam platforms, saying, "Valve does not have a policy or practice of dictating prices to third-party software

Science

Fire charred one-third of Santa Rosa Island

On May 15 a wildfire was spotted on the southeastern side of Santa Rosa Island. Over the next several days the blaze grew to consume 18,379 acres (7,438 hectares), roughly one-third of the island. False-color Landsat images from May 16 and May 24 highlight the burned areas in

Tech

Sonos Era 100 SL Drops to $169 in Its First Price Cut

The Sonos Era 100 SL has its first price reduction since launch, dropping 11% on Amazon from $189 to $169. The discount applies across colors, and a two-pack is also reduced by $40 to $338. Designed to deliver room-filling sound from a compact frame, the Era 100 SL combines bold

Crypto

Bitcoin Volatility Falls 56% as Analysts Eye Double-Digit Move

Bitcoin's one-week realized volatility, smoothed over a 30-day period, has fallen to 17.2% from 39% this quarter — a 56% decline — leaving it well below its long-term median of 40%. Axel Adler Jr. explained that realized volatility measures how much price has actually moved and, while it does

Culture

Power Ballad review: Nick Jonas outshines Paul Rudd in a mixed music comedy

John Carney's Power Ballad tells the story of Rick, a middle-aged Dublin wedding singer whose original song is taken and turned into a hit by a former boy-band star. The director's usual warmth and romanticism remain visible, but the film occasionally slips toward broad comedy that

Culture

James Gunn Debunks Highly-Anticipated DCU Movie Rumor

Five legendary universes. Five completely different visions of what the world could be — or already was. One of them is the world your instincts, your values, and your particular way of existing were built for. Eight questions will tell you which one. Your answers point to the iconic universe your

Sports

Mary Earps to rejoin English football with London City Lionesses

Mary Earps is set to return to English football after agreeing personal terms to join London City Lionesses and will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of her contract to become a cornerstone of the club’s summer project in London. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is poised to re-enter the Women’

Culture

James Gunn reveals Lex Luthor's Warsuit in Man of Tomorrow

James Gunn has shared the first official photo from Man of Tomorrow: Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor in a comics-accurate purple and green Warsuit, standing in what looks like a sandy void. Gunn labelled the image a “fit check,” suggesting it’s a candid from a costume fitting rather than

Culture

Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG Set Revealed; Every Pack Features Pikachu

To mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary in 2026, The Pokémon Company will release a special Celebration set for the trading card game that will launch internationally on September 16, with further drops through the rest of 2026. The Japanese version, called Celebration Collection, will come in six-card booster packs and

Culture

Tom Holland Wants an R-Rated Spider-Man in a Disney+ Series

Tom Holland told Empire he would like to "pop up" in an R-rated take on Spider-Man, suggesting he could appear in one of The Punisher's shows. "Let's see what an R-rated version of Spider-Man looks like," he said, and added he was

Culture

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU Hero Are You?

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU Hero Are You? Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap — will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory? Questions include what drives

Sports

Nagelsmann’s strategy with assistant Mads Butgereit is paying off

Germany followed a 4-0 win over Finland with mixed feelings: the result and variety of goals were welcome, but a first-half spell of impatience and loss of control underlined lingering tactical issues. Julian Nagelsmann praised the pressing that led to several goals and the clean sheet, yet said the side

World

A bear hunt in Perućica, Europe’s oldest forest

“I know this bear. He knows me. We’ve met several times.” Dejan Elez, a law graduate turned ranger and mountain guide, points to a wooden post at the start of the trail into Perućica, its surface scored by large claws. He tells a story of a hunter who came

Politics

Palace concealed evidence against ex-Prince Andrew for six years, accuser says

A BBC report published Saturday found that in 2020 Buckingham Palace received 30,000 emails showing that Andrew had shared protected government information while serving as a trade envoy. The emails, taken from a personal business contact, were handed to the Lord Chamberlain, the royal household's most senior

Culture

Star Wars Unlimited's Icons mini-set targets new and returning players

The Star Wars Unlimited trading card game is getting a new mini-set called Icons, designed to appeal to newcomers and players returning after a break. It is scheduled to debut sometime between now and July's Ashes of the Empire set. A press release and discussions at this year&

Tech

Should you switch to a Wi‑Fi 7 mesh router?

Weak Wi‑Fi is a familiar frustration, and mesh systems are meant to fix it by replacing extenders with a network of units that share a single network name and hand off seamlessly. Tenda's BE5100 3‑pack (also sold as the ME6 Pro) positions itself as a lower‑

Sports

Jane Campbell replaces injured Phallon Tullis-Joyce in USWNT June camp

Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell has been called into the U.S. women’s national teams June camp as an injury replacement for Manchester Uniteds Phallon Tullis-Joyce, ahead of two friendlies against Brazil. Tullis-Joyce was ruled out after suffering an injury during the World Sevens Football tournament in

Tech

How to watch PlayStation State of Play June 2026 and what to expect

Sony is set to deliver another PlayStation State of Play this week, promising "60+ minutes of news" streamed simultaneously on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels. Pick the platform you prefer to watch the live show. The company has only confirmed one spotlight so far: more of

Culture

Modern Warfare 4 Promises No More ‘Clowny’ Crossover Skins

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is due later this year, and Activision and Infinity Ward say multiplayer will not include “clowny” crossover skins. The game, unveiled last week, is being framed as more grounded and “anchored in the game’s narrative,” and the team told players to “keep the

Crypto

Radiant to wind down after failing to recover from 2024 hack

Radiant Capital will begin winding down after failing to establish a "viable path forward" following a $50 million exploit by North Korea in October 2024. The protocol's decentralized autonomous organization cited its inability to recover the stolen funds, secure new capital and maintain a runway to

Culture

'Euphoria' Concludes Third and Final Season With the Death of Zendaya's Rue

After a four-year gap, Euphoria returned in April 2026 for an eight-episode third season that ran for eight weeks, with the final episode beginning to stream May 31. Created by Sam Levinson and starring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, the series became the most-watched show in the world on multiple occasions

Culture

Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong In?

A Universe Personality Quiz asks eight questions to determine which of five legendary universes — Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Star Trek — best matches your instincts and values. The questionnaire covers what gives your life meaning, the kind of world you want to inhabit,

Sports

FIFA launches Female Health and Performance Project

FIFA has launched its Female Health and Performance Project, an initiative aimed at advancing research, education and support for women’s soccer players at every level of the game, with a focus on training methods, health resources and performance guidance designed specifically for female athletes as the women’s game

Culture

Olivia Rodrigo says she skipped the Met Gala because it 'doesn't bring me joy'

Olivia Rodrigo said she skipped the 2026 Met Gala despite being in New York City and attending one of the night’s after-parties. On May 29th’s New York Times “Popcast,” she demurred, “I’m not really a fashion girl.” Host Jon Caramanica pushed back, noting, “Candidly, many people who

Tech

Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20: luxe, lightweight esports mouse

The Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 pairs a blackened crystal shell with a 24K gold‑plated metal frame for a distinctly luxurious look. It’s a semi‑ambidextrous, 82g esports mouse that builds on previous Harpe models, with attention-grabbing gold accents and subtle internal RGB branding. Underneath that