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Romantasy: sexy tales of women-centred fantasy fiction are boosting the publishing industry
In certain corners of the internet recently, people have been debating why “women can't stop reading fairy porn”. These discussions centre around the fantasy romance genre, also known as romantasy, which has exploded in both…
X Publishes AI-Powered Algorithm Code
Elon Musk has come through on his promise to publish the latest version of the X “For You” feed algorithm, which provides more insight into how X is looking to maximize user engagement, and ensure you're seeing the most relevant posts…
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Pocketpair says it can afford to give indies better publishing deals thanks to Palworld success
The developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, has said that the success of its pocket monster-themed hit has meant that it can give indie developers better publishing deals than they might otherwise receive. Speaking to The Games Business, the company's…
Trump publishes text message from France's Macron on Greenland - National
While Europe is pushing back publicly against U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland, the language appears softer behind the scenes. Trump published a text message on Tuesday that he received from French President Emmanuel Macron, confirmed as…
Trump publishes Macron's message seeking Greenland talks in Paris
US President Donald Trump has shared a private text message from French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed international concern over Trump's growing interest in Greenland. In the message, Macron expressed confusion about Trump's Arctic plans…
You can publish apps from Manus without Xcode or Android Studio
Manus is adding Manus app publishing, a feature meant to turn an app you build by description into something you can install on your phone. The goal is simple, get from idea to a real mobile build without setting up Xcode or Android Studio. In its…
Global news industry revenue level in 2025 as publishers diversify beyond print
Global news media revenue was steady overall in 2025 according to a new estimate published by WAN-IFRA. Daily and weekly news publications globally had an estimated combined revenue of $125.7bn in 2025, according to analysis of survey responses…
How publishers leverage community as a personalization and revenue tool
In this context, community doesn't mean a standalone forum. It includes any recurring, participatory touchpoint where readers contribute signals, not just consume content. Community is a tactic that initially focuses on reaching readers and…
Jeffrey Archer's final novel to be published by HarperCollins
Jeffrey Archer © Toby Madden HarperCollins is set to publish the final novel from bestselling author Jeffrey Archer, 50 years after his debut. HarperCollins will publish Adam and Eve in the English language in October 2026. The publisher…
Thanks to the Argus for publishing our fight for metal barriers on the Wyllie Bends
Reader letter I would like to personally thank the editor and reporter Nicholas Thomas for printing our fight for getting effective and appropriate metal safety barriers on the Wyllie Bends (B4251) last Wednesday. It is very much appreciated. The…
Palworld dev 'couldn't believe' the state of publisher deals in games and wanted to be 'much fairer' with devs: 'The price you have to pay is someone else taking all your money for years and years'
Pocketpair Publishing, the indie publishing arm of Palworld developer Pocketpair, was largely a means of giving back to the games industry on the back of unexpected success, and it also became a way to push back on skewed contracts at a time where…
Build and Publish Your First GPT App: A Technical Guide for Developers
Press enter or click to view image in full size I use ChatGPT daily for real work and real questions. Over time, it became part of my workflow for quick research, debugging, and turning half formed ideas into structured plans. One day I noticed the…
Prince Harry felt 'paranoid' as he accuses Daily Mail publisher of 'terrifying' intrusion
Prince Harry arriving at the High Court in London on January 19 Prince Harry has said he felt 'paranoid beyond belief' as he accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of 'terrifying' intrusion into his life. On January 19, the Duke of Sussex appeared…
Up in smoke: Publisher pulls vaping paper nearly two years after complaint
MDPI has retracted a study about vaping that one expert said seemed “like a joke” almost two years after the publisher received a complaint about the flawed work. The paper, published in Neurology International in 2022, reported…
'The Beauty' Shows Ignition Press Is Serious About Its Comics-To-Media Pipeline
'The Beauty,' a new thriller set to debut on FX and Hulu January 21, 2026, is based on a graphic novel by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. Haun is partner/creative director in new publisher Ignition Press. Stop me if you've heard this one before: a…
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