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‘Apex Legends’ season 10 release date: New Legend and ‘major changes’ in World’s Edge map confirmed for next month

Jul 21, 2021 10:23 am UTC| Technology

Respawn Entertainment unveiled the first details on the new content Apex Legends players should expect to launch with the start of the games 10th season. Aside from an all-new Legend, the developer is also implementing...

TweetDeck update: Twitter starts testing new features for select profiles in the US, Canada, and Australia

Jul 21, 2021 09:56 am UTC| Technology

Twitter is implementing several changes in its platform, and several updates to TweetDeck appear to be part of the roadmap. The social media giant confirmed on Tuesday that it is starting to test a new version of the...

PS5 Digital Edition: New models in Japan are lighter, and this may not be the last design change from Sony

Jul 21, 2021 09:16 am UTC| Technology

It appears that Sony is going to distribute a PS5 Digital Edition model in Japan with minor changes in its design. While it does not seem to affect the consoles technical specifications, an updated product manual confirmed...

‘Halo Infinite’ beta: 343 Industries says there are “six figures worth” of incomplete Insider profiles ahead of first Flight

Jul 21, 2021 08:34 am UTC| Technology

The release of Halo Infinite might still be a few months away, but fans have another thing they are looking forward to happening soon. Developer 343 Industries have confirmed it is going to conduct flighting tests ahead of...

MIUI 13 release date, features, compatibility: Control Center overhaul and a new game window mode are reportedly underway

Jul 21, 2021 07:41 am UTC| Technology

Xiaomi phone users are expected to receive the big MIUI 13 update soon, and some of the updates and feature it contains may have been leaked. Android skin is rumored to deliver a redesigned Control Center, along with new...

‘Final Fantasy 14’ patch 5.58: Automatic logout feature launches early to address ‘staggering and unexpected’ player base growth

Jul 21, 2021 07:33 am UTC| Technology

The almost 8-year-old Final Fantasy 14 is experiencing a sudden and significant increase in its player base over the last few weeks that appears to have also caught Square Enix by surprise. It has caused several in-game...

iPad mini release date, specs: A15 chip and USB-C port are reportedly in the works

Jul 21, 2021 07:12 am UTC| Technology

Apple is anticipated to announce more devices aside from the 2021 iPhones in the coming months, and a new iPad mini could be one of them. The upcoming tablet could enter the market with significant upgrades, including an...

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Economy

European Markets Mixed as Pound Weakens and Major Corporate Deals Emerge

European financial markets opened the week on a cautious note as investors returned after the long Christmas holiday weekend. British stocks were largely flat at Mondays open, while the pound sterling weakened against the...

Silver Prices Hit Record Highs: How Silver Is Traded and Why Demand Is Surging

Silver prices surged past $80 an ounce for the first time on Monday, driven by a powerful combination of industrial demand, investor interest, persistent supply shortages, and momentum-based trading. The rally briefly...

Gold Prices Ease After Record Highs as Dollar Firms, Broader Bullish Outlook Intact

Gold prices edged lower on Monday after reaching record highs in the previous session, as some investors opted to lock in profits and the U.S. dollar strengthened modestly. Despite the pullback, gold continues to draw...

China to Cut Import Tariffs on Key Commodities and Medical Products From Next Year

China has announced a new round of tariff adjustments set to take effect next year, signaling continued efforts to support domestic industries, enhance supply chains, and promote economic stability. According to a...

European Defense Stocks Slide as Trump Signals Progress in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

European defense stocks moved lower on Monday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested renewed momentum in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, dampening near-term expectations for sustained...

Politics

Trump and Zelenskiy Signal Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal, Donbas Still Unresolved

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are moving very close to a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following high-level talks at Trumps Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida....

Trump–Netanyahu Talks Aim to Revive Gaza Ceasefire and Address Iran, Hezbollah Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, according to statements from Israeli officials. The high-level...

FBI Surges Resources to Minnesota Amid Fraud Investigations Linked to Somali Community

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has surged additional investigative resources and personnel to Minnesota, according to FBI Director Kash Patel, marking a significant escalation in federal fraud investigations that have...

Australia Orders Independent Review After Bondi Mass Shooting, Albanese Resists Royal Commission Calls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent review into the countrys law enforcement and security agencies following the deadly Bondi mass shooting, as pressure mounts on the government to...

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

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...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...