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‘League of Legends’ update: Riot Games reveals new champion Gwen’s moves and backstory ahead of her anticipated release

Mar 29, 2021 08:47 am UTC| Technology

Earlier this year, Riot Games promised that a lineup of new League of Legends champions will be introduced to the game with backstories tied to the comeback of Viego, a.k.a. The Ruined King. The developer revealed the...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ leak hints at 10 free and 3 paid DLCs while fans still wait for patch 1.2

Mar 29, 2021 07:46 am UTC| Technology

CD Projekt Red has yet to release the much-awaited patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077, so it is not surprising that the developer has yet to discuss its plans for downloadable contents. However, a new leak suggests that there...

‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ update: New WW2-themed map could be added in 2022, per reliable leaker

Mar 29, 2021 06:00 am UTC| Technology

Most Call of Duty: Warzone fans have their eyes set for the updates to be introduced in season 3. However, a new report suggests that plans are already in place for updates slated in 2022, and it might include a new World...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra specs leak mentions 2K/120Hz display, IP68 rating, and Harman Kardon speakers

Mar 29, 2021 05:05 am UTC| Technology

Xiaomi is keeping all the information about the high-end Mi 11 models under wraps before its Mega Launch event on March 29, but leaks have already emerged online before the official announcement. The announcement of Xiaomi...

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 release date: Amazon Alexa support, built-in GPS, and other rumored features before fitness band’s official launch

Mar 29, 2021 04:31 am UTC| Technology

Xiaomi is having a product launch soon, and tech fans are expecting the company to announce its next fitness band. The product, anticipated to be named Xiaomi Mi Band 6, has been rumored to sport significant upgrades,...

‘World of Warcraft: Classic - Burning Crusade’ release date: Closed beta test goes live; here’s how to join

Mar 26, 2021 11:14 am UTC| Technology

World of Warcraft: Classic - Burning Crusade expansion is still on track to launch in the coming months. Another indication that its development is moving along well, is the launch of the closed beta tests earlier this...

‘PUBG Mobile’ lifetime sales surpass $5 billion as battle royale players reportedly spent around $7.4 million daily in 2020

Mar 26, 2021 10:50 am UTC| Technology

After being in the market for only more than two years, PUBG Mobile has proven its reputation of being one of the most popular mobile games. Since launching in 2018, the game has reportedly generated lifetime sales of more...

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Economy

Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Volatility

Russian stocks finished Saturdays trading session slightly lower overall, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat at 0.00% in Moscow. Market performance was mixed, as gains in select heavyweight stocks were offset by...

China Industrial Profits Slump Signals Need for More Economic Stimulus

Profits at Chinas industrial firms fell sharply in November, marking the fastest year-on-year decline in more than a year and underscoring the fragile state of the countrys economic recovery. According to data released by...

Japan to Audit Brazil’s Beef System, Paving Way for Market Access

Japan is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of Brazils beef sanitary system in March 2026, marking a significant step toward the possible opening of Japans lucrative beef market to Brazilian beef exports. The...

Wall Street Ends Post-Christmas Session Flat as Investors Eye Santa Claus Rally

Wall Street finished a light-volume, post-Christmas trading session nearly unchanged on Friday, as investors found little fresh news to drive strong market conviction. After a solid five-session rally, all three major U.S....

Argentina Congress Approves 2026 Budget Under Milei, Marking First Legislative Passage Since 2023

Argentinas Congress has approved the countrys 2026 national budget, marking the first budget bill passed by legislators since President Javier Milei assumed office in late 2023. The budget was approved on Friday by a vote...

Politics

Zelenskiy and Trump Meet in Florida as Ukraine Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in a high-stakes effort to advance a U.S.-brokered plan to end the war in Ukraine. The talks come amid intensified...

Kosovo Heads to Early Parliamentary Election Amid Prolonged Political Deadlock

Kosovo is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday as Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his nationalist Vetevendosje party attempt to secure a governing majority and resolve a year-long political stalemate that...

Myanmar Election 2025 Faces Global Scrutiny Amid Civil War and Political Repression

Voters in Myanmar began casting ballots in a highly controversial general election on Sunday, marking the first nationwide polls since the military coup that overthrew the elected civilian government in 2021. The election,...

Bolsonaro Undergoes Phrenic Nerve Block Procedure After Surgery-Related Complications

Brazils former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block procedure on Saturday as doctors worked to treat persistent hiccups that developed following recent surgery, according to statements from his wife,...

Canada Announces $2.5 Billion Economic Aid Package to Support Ukraine’s Financial Stability

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday that Canada will provide an additional $2.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine, reinforcing the countrys ongoing support amid the prolonged conflict with Russia....

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 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...

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge in First Amendment Ruling

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the enforcement of a new state law that would have required app stores and developers to verify users ages, marking a significant legal win for major technology companies and digital...