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Star Wars: Galactic Racer got rid of Denuvo before the game even launched, and I hope more publishers take note of the outpouring of support
Well, folks, I have good news regarding DRMs for once. After today's outrage concerning Sony's new PlayStation DRM that locks your games if you don't connect to the internet every 30 days, we have a case of a company removing an invasive DRM from…
Using ChatGPT to order takeout is the future of food
Imagine ordering your next slice of pizza or cup of coffee through an artificial-intelligence chatbot like Gemini, Claude or ChatGPT. That may be the direction that the restaurant world is heading toward. Recently, both Starbucks SBUX and Little…
Time to stop publishing COVID data
Back at the start of the decade, when the novel coronavirus swept around the world, there was a sudden interest in data. It's almost hard to believe now, but there used to be daily press conferences with graphs and numbers presented by politicians…
Your Instinctual Drive Predicts What You Find Beautiful
You have probably had the experience of walking into a room or scrolling past an image, and your body responds before your mind actually registers what you've seen. In these moments, something settles or contracts. The room feels like you, or it…
California's jet fuel supply drops to three-year low as Middle East turmoil squeezes global oil market
California's jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market. As of 17 April, the state's jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels…
New insight into how molecular measures of aging relate to neuroimaging markers of brain health
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 7, 2026, titled 'Association of epigenetic age acceleration with MRI biomarkers of aging and Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration.' The study was led by first and corresponding…
Taylor Swift's Mesh Sneakers Are Spring's Coolest (and Most Comfortable) Trend Right Now
Taylor Swift has a way of making even the simplest outfits feel instantly iconic — and her mesh sneakers are proof. Styled with a blue polo top, straight-leg jeans and minimal gold jewelry, the look struck that perfect balance between…
Prediction markets
“Prediction markets” are a fancy term for legalized gambling. Nine years ago, Americans bet less than $5 billion on sports. Last year, that number rose to at least $160 billion. Another way to internalize that statistic – $5…
Chelsea vs. Leeds: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
A fixture brimming with history will be staged at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Chelsea facing Leeds United in the semifinal of the FA Cup. These two foes contested the 1970 FA Cup final and subsequent replay, matches widely considered to be…
Far Cry Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Latest Update
It's not much of a secret that the Far Cry series has been in a bit of a rough spot for a while now, but if the supposedly rocky development of the next entry in the series wasn't enough, an update regarding the series' next project could be even…
US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening the global economy. Sweeping for underwater…
Oil Prices Up 11% On The Week As U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Remain Elusive
A crude oil tanker in Qingdao, China. (Photo: Yu Fangping/Feature China) Future Publishing via Getty Images The past trading week saw oil prices rise by over 11%, as diplomatic efforts to bring peace to the Middle East continue to falter.
Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Relegation Battle After Late Drama for Tottenham, West Ham
Saturday's Premier League action brought some immense excitement at the bottom of the Premier League table. Tottenham Hotspur, who began the day in 18th, lost both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to injury in an unspiring showing against…
Chargers Undrafted Free Agency Tracker: Latest Reports, Rumors After NFL Draft
The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 draft with five picks. The Chargers traded down in both the second and third rounds and traded up in the fourth and eventually settled with eight total picks and six on day three. The Chargers have a rich…
Commerce minister Goyal to meet exporters, industry associations on April 27
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives of export promotion councils (EPCs) and industry associations on April 27 here to discuss ways to boost the country's outbound shipments, an official said. The…
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