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[English] Marvel announces Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, a new Black Panther, and more
Ryan Gosling on stage at Comic-Con | Image: Marvel Studios While perhaps less dramatic than in years past, Marvel nonetheless had some big reveals lined up for Comic-Con. The highe
[English] You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for almost half off
Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on a recurring basis has been tough to justify recently, even after Microsoft reduced the monthly cost from $29.99 to $22.99. But you can get
[English] Carrie is just trying to make a friend in the new trailer
The latest adaptation debuts October 7th. | Image: Amazon Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Pr
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Grayscale Signals End of Bear Market
Grayscale's bullish prediction suggests the Bitcoin bear market may be over, with prices hovering around $64,500–$66,000.
[English] Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI
On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
Apple Smart Glasses: Privacy as the Key Differentiator Against Meta
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2026, with a launch expected by 2027. The company is focusing on privacy features to distinguish itself from Meta's controversial smart glasses.
EU Imposes $1 Billion Fine on Google for Antitrust Violations
The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaching antitrust regulations related to its Google Play search practices.
Roku Increases Prices on Streaming Devices
Roku has raised prices on its streaming hardware, with increases up to $50.
India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate
The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.