Valve announces new Steam Controller pre-order dates and rules
Valve's Steam Controller is sold out, but a new round of pre-orders is coming to Steam on May 8. This time, Valve is blocking resellers with new rules
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era
There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchase The eye-catching non-Hormuz news in energy-land last month was that Great Britain is set for a record-breaking summer for wind and solar power
MTG’s Hobbit set size draws comparisons to the Spider-Man crossover
Some early reveals for Magic: The Gathering's crossover with The Hobbit may have spoiled the main set's precise size.
Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
Kelly Clarkson Sets ‘The Voice’ Return for Season 30
Kelly Clarkson is returning to “The Voice” for Season 30. She joins fellow judge Adam Levine, who sat on the panel alongside Clarkson in Season 29. The “Stronger” hitmaker and original “American Idol” winner first appeared on the blind audition singing competition as an adviser
Failed Online Shooter Won’t Shut Down Because ‘Games Are Art And Deserve To Be Preserved’
Blindfire is now free to play and will stick around for 'years' so players can see what the studio created
U.S. awaiting Iran's response to short-term truce proposal
The short-term proposal awaiting Tehran's response reportedly skips over key U.S. demands, including uranium enrichment • Report: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions previously imposed on their bases and airspace, allowing U.S. Hormuz operations against Iran to continue
Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio
Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message thanking the public for the flood of goodwill messages sent in the run-up to his 100th birthday. The veteran broadcaster said he had expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received.
Mapping the Illegal Wildlife Trade Using Pangolin DNA
Genetic material from these improbable creatures helps pinpoint exploitation hot spots The post Mapping the Illegal Wildlife Trade Using Pangolin DNA appeared first on Nautilus .
Africa: Bitget Wallet Expands Crypto Card Availability to South Africa
[Daily Maverick] Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, today announced the expansion of its crypto card in South Africa. The card lets users spend crypto directly from a self-custodial wallet at hundreds of millions of merchants worldwide, covering everyday purchases such as
Nintendo can't stop being weird about Star Fox
The 2026 Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64 proves that Shigeru Miyamoto can't leave Star Fox alone, but can't move it forward
Black Noir actor breaks down his shocking death in The Boys season 5 episode 6
The Boys actor discusses his character's journey across five seasons including when to reveal his face and his rivalry with the Deep.
Researchers combine five metals to build a better nanocrystal
A nanocrystal is an extraordinarily tiny piece of material—composed of anywhere from a few to a few thousand atoms—in which atoms are arranged in a precise, ordered structure. Think of it like taking a piece of gold and shrinking it down to the size of a few hundred atoms. It's
Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds
Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, of nearly 300 fires in the western United States. The study estimated that the treatments, such as forest
Myanmar's devastating quake could reshape how California and other fault zones gauge future risk
A devastating earthquake in Myanmar is giving scientists new insight into how major quakes start, spread, and grow. The findings could improve risk estimates for dangerous faults around the world. A new study, published in the journal Science and led by researchers at the USC
Trafficked pangolin DNA reveals hotspots of illegal wildlife trade
Small samples of DNA can reveal hotspots and trade routes in the illegal wildlife trade, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sean Heighton and Philippe Gaubert of the University of Toulouse and the Institut de Recherche pour le
Why plant extinctions may rise by 2100 even if species keep shifting ranges
No matter how fast a species under threat can move, escape can only be successful if the new destination can meet its needs. An ecological modeling study from the University of California, Davis, found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more
Myanmar remains ASEAN’s elephant in the room
The grouping faces a dilemma over how to re-engage the country.
‘We will not be bullied’: MEPs dig in over delayed US trade deal
Nine months after the EU and US struck a controversial trade deal, negotiations remain deadlocked as MEPs resist pressure to fast-track approval without safeguards against future American threats.
Layoffs Hit ‘Project Ethos’ Team as 2K Unveils New Concept Art, Details for Game
Video game developer 2K’s 31st Union studio is experiencing a round of layoffs amid development on its upcoming “Project Ethos” video game project. The unconfirmed number of cuts come as the Take-Two Interactive-owned 2K has unveiled new concept art (which readers can view
Watch Lego Batman's completely perfect recreation of the Animated Series' opening
The new Lego Batman is filled to the brim with Easter eggs celebrating Batman legends and internet jokes.
L7 Announce Farewell Tour
Legendary '90s grunge-punk band L7 have announced their final world tour. They'll be announcing more dates in the coming months, but, as of right now, the US leg of the Last Hurrah Tour begins on Oct. 9 in Arizona. Before that, they're playing some shows this summer in Canada
Colbert on time slot not going to traditional late-night show: 'None of my business'
Comedian Stephen Colbert demurred when asked about the time slot on CBS he will soon vacate not being replaced by a traditional late-night show. "It’s none of my business," Colbert said during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter when asked about "The Late Show" being
Here's what to expect from Friday's release of the April jobs report
The total picture is one of a labor market that, while undoubtedly cooling, is generally stable and resilient despite a number of challenges.
Elite corporate lawyers accused of earning millions on insider trading, using bizarre code like, ‘How’s the rabbi?’
A ring of elite corporate lawyers were accused of illegally trading on inside info about blockbuster deals over a decade, using a bizarre code that referred to one merger as a "rabbi" and raking in tens of millions of dollars in ill-gotten profits, according to federal
Thawing Arctic soil awakens only half of soil microbes, new study reveals
As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, frozen soils that have remained locked in ice for most of the year are now thawing for longer periods. Yet new research led by an international team including scientists from Queen Mary University of London has found that these
Drones and ancient revolutions in military affairs
When we look at the military landscape today we cannot help but be impressed by the significance of drones on the battlefield. Drones represent an unexpected revolution in military affairs that has dramatically changed the balance of forces on the battlefield and beyond. The
Africa: What Africa Can Learn From Rwanda's Women Farmers
[New Times] Across Rwanda, women farmers are quietly building some of the most resilient cooperative businesses in African agriculture. What began as small savings groups in rural districts is evolving into something much more significant: locally owned agricultural economies
4 states monitoring for hantavirus after deadly cruise ship outbreak
An Arizona Department of Health Services spokeswoman told The New York Times it is monitoring a resident who isn't symptomatic.
Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review Bombed Again, This Time Because Of Chuds
An influx of new players are using Steam reviews to relitigate Gamegate
Mobile dev Mindtail raises $2 million to build 'AI-powered' games
The Istanbul-based team wants to build games through an 'AI-powered production model.'
Did Microsoft just tease a new Xbox UI?
Microsoft showed off a "consistent" Xbox UI across handhelds, consoles, and cloud gaming during its Xbox keynote at the Game Developers Conference in March. At the time it was difficult to see if there was anything new about the UI from the videos and photos captured during the
Katseye, Sombr, Riley Green and More to Perform at 52nd American Music Awards
Katseye, Sombr, Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots will perform at the American Music Awards, airing live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on CBS
