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‘Outriders’ release date: Day one launch on Google Stadia is confirmed for Square Enix’s upcoming third-person shooter

Feb 18, 2021 05:42 am UTC| Technology

Outriders is one of the new IPs under the Square Enix library that will launch in the coming months, and gamers will not need high-end PC setups and consoles to play it on day one. The upcoming third-person shooter is...

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro: New high-end laptop lineup could be in the pipeline with clamshell and 2-in-1 form factors

Feb 18, 2021 05:11 am UTC| Technology

Samsung appears to be working on more laptops that could be announced this year. Two unannounced computers labeled Galaxy Book Pro have been spotted recently, suggesting a new lineup of high-end devices are in the...

Hanwha Q Cells attracts 100,000 German households to green electricity service

Feb 17, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Business Technology

More than 100,000 households in Germany have joined Hanwha Q Cells Q.Energy service so far, which allows customers to purchase electricity generated 100 percent by renewables. The Q.Energy service delivers energy to...

‘Pokémon Unite’ gameplay: How to join the regional beta test in March for upcoming 5v5 game

Feb 17, 2021 11:23 am UTC| Technology

There is always a new Pokémon game launching, but 2021 is different as the franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Part of the festivities is the upcoming game Pokémon Unite, that will enter...

'GTA 6' gameplay: Take-Two exec says they 'intend to continue' delivering single-player and multiplayer content

Feb 17, 2021 10:08 am UTC| Technology

There has been an obvious increase in multiplayer-focused titles in the video game industry over the last few years, and many of these games have later found success. The same can be said for the biggest IPs owned by...

‘New World’ release date: Amazon delays first-party MMORPG to August and its Closed Beta to July

Feb 17, 2021 10:02 am UTC| Technology

Amazon Game Studios is delaying its debut first-party game New World for a third time, putting it 15 months later than its original schedule. The change has also affected the start of the Closed Beta program. When is...

Xbox Wireless Headset release date, price: $99 accessory is quickly 'out of stock' just hours after the pre-order went live

Feb 17, 2021 09:45 am UTC| Technology

Microsoft surprised fans when it announced the new Xbox Wireless Headset on Tuesday, and pre-orders went live shortly after. However, just like the case with Xbox Series X/S, the new gaming accessory immediately went...

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Economy

Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Tankers

Oil prices rebounded sharply in early Asian trading on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, triggering fresh...

Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar remained under pressure as investors stayed cautious ahead of several crucial U.S. economic indicators, starting with the nonfarm...

Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps in Early December as Inflation Fears Resurface

Australian consumer sentiment weakened sharply in early December, according to a private survey released on Tuesday, highlighting growing concerns about inflation and the broader economic outlook. The latest...

Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data

Wall Street futures edged lower on Monday evening as technology stocks remained under pressure following several weak sessions, while investors turned cautious ahead of critical US labor market and inflation data. Market...

Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates to 0.75% at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Friday, marking the highest level in more than 30 years and closing the year with two rate...

Politics

European Leaders Tie Ukraine Territorial Decisions to Strong Security Guarantees

European leaders have agreed that any decisions regarding potential Ukrainian territorial concessions to Russia can only be considered once strong and credible security guarantees are firmly in place, according to a joint...

Taiwan Political Standoff Deepens as President Lai Urges Parliament to Withdraw Disputed Laws

Taiwans political crisis has intensified as President Lai Ching-te warned that the islands global credibility and economic competitiveness are at risk, urging parliament to withdraw a series of controversial laws opposed...

Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana as Schedule III, Potentially Transforming U.S. Cannabis Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a move that could significantly reshape federal cannabis policy and the broader marijuana industry. If...

Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Sparks Calls for Stronger Protection of Jewish Community in Australia

Israels ambassador to Australia has urged the federal government to strengthen protections for Jewish communities following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival near Sydneys Bondi Beach. The attack, which occurred...

European Leaders Launch International Claims Commission to Compensate Ukraine for War Damage

European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, are gathering in The Hague to launch a new International Claims Commission aimed at compensating Ukraine for hundreds of billions of dollars in damage...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

SUPERFORTUNE Launches AI-Powered Mobile App, Expanding Beyond Web3 Into $392 Billion Metaphysics Market

SUPERFORTUNE, a web3 AI application incubated by Manta Network, has launched its first mobile application, expanding beyond crypto-native users into the global consumer market. The SUPERFORTUNE mobile app delivers...

iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it prepares to go private through an acquisition by Picea Robotics, its primary...

Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges

Nvidia is evaluating whether to expand production capacity for its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips after demand from Chinese customers significantly exceeded current supply, according to multiple sources...

SpaceX Begins IPO Preparations as Wall Street Banks Line Up for Advisory Roles

SpaceX has reportedly begun the early stages of preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. According to a report from...

SpaceX Insider Share Sale Values Company Near $800 Billion Amid IPO Speculation

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has reportedly authorized an insider share sale that places its valuation at approximately $800 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report published Friday. The move...