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Let’s forget about the mudslinging that occurs when anyone brings up the two big console makers who don’t have a big “N” in their name. Instead, let’s ask a simple question: what do we actually want from a next-gen Xbox or PlayStation? The latest rumors suggest 2026 could be a big year for Microsoft and Sony, as both may pump …

The demise of E! News, which will air its final TV broadcast on Sept. 25, marks the latest nail in cable TV’s coffin. But for a generation raised on the daily cable show’s addictive formula of breaking Hollywood headlines and marathon red carpet remotes, it signifies something much more: It’s the end of a golden age for celebrity news. “Things …

(Bloomberg) — Starbucks Corp., which built a loyal following in part by selling sugary candy-colored drinks, has a vision for a healthier menu that’s better suited for the MAHA era. Most Read from Bloomberg It’s testing matcha and cold brew made with coconut water. It’s exploring syrups sweetened with agave instead of sugar. It’s been piloting a protein-infused cold foam …

Tom Lehrer, the acclaimed humorist and pianist whose satirical songs made him one of America’s favorite prophets of doom before he retreated to academia, has died, US media reported on Sunday. He was 97. The singer-songwriter died on Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his friend David Herder said, according to the New York Times. Lehrer’s sardonic numbers, backed …

The biggest first-party Nintendo Switch 2 launch games are on sale for the first time at Woot as part of the retailer’s Video Game Super Sale. The Amazon-owned discount shop that has become one of the best places to get Nintendo game deals over the past year. Mario Kart World, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Tears …

Tom Lehrer, master satirist of Cold War era, dies at 97  The Washington Post Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97  The New York Times Tom Lehrer, singer and influential political satirist, dies at 97: Reports  USA Today Tom Lehrer, Harvard’s Satiric, Melodic Mathematician, Dies at 97  Bloomberg.com Tom Lehrer, Influential Song Satirist With a Cult Following, Dead at 97  Rolling …

One of the chauvinistic, self-glorifying myths of American liberalism is that the US has especially strong institutions. In this story, trotted out occasionally since 2016 to reassure those who are worried about Donald Trump’s influence, the private and public bodies of American commerce, governance, healthcare and education are possessed of uncommonly robust internal accountability mechanisms, rock-hard rectitude, and a coolly …

In a significant leap for agricultural science, Chinese researchers have unveiled a new variety of rice that could dramatically change the way we approach global food production. This newly developed rice is not just any crop—it’s a game-changer, engineered to thrive on land that was previously thought to be unusable. In fact, the new strain holds the promise of growing …

To say that Qi2 has been a messy launch is a bit of an understatement, but it sounds like the Wireless Power Consortium has some plans for what comes next, as a new teaser hints at a “new era” of Qi wireless charging that will be further detailed next week. In a vague teaser on Twitter/X, the WPC says it …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Scientists have developed a new laser amplifier that increases data transmission speeds by tenfold. 🔍 The amplifier’s spiral-shaped waveguides enhance optical paths, minimizing signal anomalies and noise. 📈 Rising data demands from streaming services and AI spur the need for this expanded bandwidth technology. 💡 The amplifier’s miniaturization offers potential applications in medical imaging and other …