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The video games industry wants to keep killing games, actually
Stop Killing Games is a gamer-led initiative aimed at preventing games from becoming unplayable if they become commercially unviable in the publisher's eyes. Most gamers approve, but it's actually getting some serious pushback straight from the…
Why the Latest PlayStation 6 Leaks Are Shocking the Gaming Industry
Sony's recent financial briefing, led by CEO Hiroki Totoki, has shed light on the challenges surrounding the development of the PlayStation 6 (PS6). Rising component costs, partly driven by increased demand from sectors like AI and persistent…
Thunder vs. Lakers live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 4 start time, picks and predictions
The Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series tonight. Can the Lakers keep their season alive? Or will the Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals for the second straight…
China's Long Game
Now that the United States is riven by internal politics, alienating allies, and once again consumed by a war in the Persian Gulf, this seems like an opportune moment for China to wrest the mantle of global leadership. Yet Beijing has avoided…
Here's Why AI Is Making Phones, Games And Computers Even More Expensive
A range of tech products—like the Nintendo Switch 2 to Samsung Galaxy phones—suddenly cost a lot more money, and the booming AI industry is largely to blame, as the surge in demand for memory chips for AI data centers has put a…
Winning The 'Beautiful Game': Strategic Media Quality In The World Cup
Lisa Utzschneider is the CEO of Integral Ad Science (IAS) with 20 years of leadership experience. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event; it is a catalyst for a historic shift in the advertising industry. For the first time, global…
Game teaches computer programming without screens
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Parents around the world are responding to growing research showing that excessive screen time, especially for young children, may have negative cognitive effects. But what happens when…
Turkey's Grand Games Raises $70 Million in Funding Round
Turkish mobile gaming startup Grand Games Oyun ve Yazilim AS raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital 's Growth Fund, as investors continue to pour money into Turkey's fast-growing gaming industry. Bek Ventures, Laton…
WNBA power rankings: How far do the Aces drop after an opening-game debacle?
Welcome to The Athletic 's 2026 WNBA power rankings. We're tweaking the format this season to focus a little more on the teams moving up and down, so expect even more movement than usual. That's especially true for the start of the season, after…
How to watch Thunder vs. Lakers: Second Round Game 4 TV channel and streaming options for May 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder are ahead 3-0 in the series. Venue: Crypto.com Arena Time: 10:30 p.m. ET TV: Amazon Prime Video Streaming (out-of-market…
How to watch Pistons vs. Cavaliers: Second Round Game 4 TV channel and streaming options for May 11
In Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons meet. The Pistons hold a 2-1 series lead. Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass…
How to watch Pistons vs. Cavaliers: Second Round Game 4 TV channel and streaming options for May 11
The Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pistons have a 2-1 series lead. Venue: Rocket Arena Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass…
Xbox Game Pass Adds A Cozy Open-World Game Today
The Xbox Game Pass library continues to grow today with the addition of another Day One title that brings another cozy gameplay loop to the subscription service. May 11 marks another addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass with the…
Wizards, at last, cash in their golden ticket and can finally get back in the NBA game
CHICAGO — There was a scene in the great HBO special a few years ago “Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino,” when fans of the Boston Red Sox were asked about their emotions in the moments in 2004 when the Sox, after 86 years in…
New investors change the game for women's pro sports
It feels more like a party than a hockey game. In Boston's sold-out TD Garden, lit like a constellation of stars and pulsing with a DJ's beat, the jumbotron camera zooms in on faces in the crowd. A pair of women with trim white hair and oversize…
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