Is China quietly winning the AI race?
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Mass Effect boss Michael Gamble is looking for a production director for the next game in the series: 'They’ll report to me and it’s gonna be awesome'
Things are happening.
Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Slipknot.com
The band had accused the anonymous owner of the domain of "cybersquatting"
Creator of DMCA'd Cyberpunk VR mod takes ball and goes home, removing access to all his VR mods after receiving a second DMCA takedown from 505 Games and a warning from Patreon
I suppose that's one solution.
Luigi Mangione Short Film Debuts at Sundance, Reveals Lustful Fantasies and Conspiracy Theories
Filmmaker Liza Mandelup dedicates eight minutes to the cultural obsession surrounding the accused killer in a new short film that just had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Hulu Acquires Amy DuBois Barnett’s Debut Novel ‘If I Ruled the World’ With Lee Daniels Co-Writing Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu has landed the rights to pioneering media executive Amy DuBois Barnett’s debut novel, “If I Ruled the World,” to adapt into a hour-long drama series. “If I Ruled the World” is inspired by Barnett’s experiences as the first Black woman to helm a major mainstream magazine in
Commentary: Forget DeepSeek, dying alone is China’s latest tech obsession
The bluntly named “Are You Dead” app went viral because it translated demographic and social anxiety into a push notification, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Careful, This City-Builder Starring Cute Mice And Evil Royal Cats Might Suck Away All Your Free Time
Whiskerwood is out now on PC via early access, but for the most part it feels like a finished game The post Careful, This City-Builder Starring Cute Mice And Evil Royal Cats Might Suck Away All Your Free Time appeared first on Kotaku .
Nessa Hyams, Casting Director and ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Helmer, Dies at 84
She started out with Marion Dougherty, found actors for ‘What's Up, Doc?’ and ‘The Exorcist’ at Warner Bros. and was a high-ranking exec at Columbia Pictures.
Chappell Roan to be Honored for Social Justice at Resonator Awards During Grammy Week
Chappell Roan will join previously announced honorees Chaka Khan, Haim, St. Vincent, Amy Allen and more at the the second annual Resonator Awards, presented by We Are Moving the Needle and taking place during Grammy Week on January 27, 2026 at Los Angeles’ iconic Chaplin
Philadelphia Sues Trump Administration Over Removal of Slavery Exhibits
The city is pursuing legal action after artwork and panels about the history of slavery were removed from a historic park.
'Came for the combat, stayed to be a factory worker': Anime gacha game players are discovering they were born to be factory builders in Arknights: Endfield
The anime characters can wait.
Senate cancels Monday vote as shutdown deadline looms
The Senate will instead hold its first vote of the week on Tuesday as Washington prepares for a weekend snowstorm.
Ellen Harvey’s Elegy to Lost Places
Her painting series is a record of those grand and mundane places lost to time or other occurrences, whose presence we continue to mourn.
Carlos Ponce Joins Indie Dramedy ‘Hurricane Seasons’ With Justina Machado and Aida Rodriguez (EXCLUSIVE)
Carlos Ponce has joined the cast of the upcoming indie dramedy “Hurricane Seasons,” which is currently in post-production after wrapping filming in New York and Puerto Rico. Ponce joins the mostly Latino cast of Tony-nominated actress Justina Machado (“One Day at a Time,”
Map shows where measles is spreading fastest in 2026
The massive measles outbreaks of 2025 are officially spilling over into the new year. Fourteen states have reported new cases of the virus since the start of 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
I Track Space Debris As It Crashes to Earth
A planetary scientist explains how we can stalk this smoking wreckage The post I Track Space Debris As It Crashes to Earth appeared first on Nautilus .
How ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Composer Peter Peter Created the Show’s Sexy Score: ‘I Was Improvising Live’
Composer Peter Peter is just as surprised by the runaway success of “Heated Rivalry” as everyone else. “It was an honor and it went so fast,” the Canadian singer-songwriter and producer told Variety about his experience working on the show. “But you can never know. I thought
'The world's ugliest lawn' isn't really that ugly, according to its Australian owner – video
Jarno Coone, the winner of the international 'world's ugliest lawn' competition, says he doesn't let his garden grow wild to annoy his neighbours in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton. He says he is 'proud to get the message out there for water conservation and living more
U.K., including Prince Harry, voices outrage at Trump’s Afghanistan remarks
President Donald Trump’s inaccurate belittling of the British role in Afghanistan recalled previous occasions when he has insulted injured or fallen soldiers.
I thought this said “Winamp” and I got really excited....
I thought this said “Winamp” and I got really excited.
Army Vet Says ICE Detained Him for 8 Hours, Blocked Access to Lawyer
ICE beat, cuffed, and jailed an army veteran and Purple Heart recipient for protesting in Minneapolis—and then the Department of Homeland Security lied about his charges. On Friday, ABC News reported that 39-year-old William Vermie was arrested while watching ICE agents go
‘The Disciple’ Review: Amusing Tale of How a Hip-Hop Protege Led the Wu Tang Clan Into a Deal With the Devil for the World’s Rarest Album
In the annals of recorded music as collectors’ items, nothing stands out quite like “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the Wu Tang Clan album that was minted as a limited edition of just one copy, with a prohibition on any reproduction, and sold for $2 million to the highest bidder
‘Return to Silent Hill’ Director on Receiving Death Threats From ‘Passionate’ Game Fans and Filming an Epic Horror Fantasy on a $23 Million Budget
Director Christophe Gans helmed the first “Silent Hill” film in 2006, and critics hated it. But then a funny thing happened. “I was very pleased to see how the reputation of the movie has grown,” Gans told Variety. “I did an international press junket, and all the journalists
Stream Emily Robb’s Soundtrack For The Space Between Attack And Decay
Philly guitarist Emily Robb is an if-you-know-you-know underground treasure. When I asked Shop Regulars’ Matt Radosevich who he was spinning two years ago, Robb was his reply. She’s put out two albums of noisy, primitive shredding via Pretty Bunco, and today she releases
Grammy winner Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances
Grammy Award-winning opera singer Renée Fleming will no longer participate in a pair of symphony performances at the Kennedy Center this spring, according to a message on the center’s website. Fleming was scheduled to appear with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) on May
Weekend's winter storm coming in 2 waves: When will each hit?
More than half of the United States is under some sort of winter weather watch or advisory, bringing frigid temperatures to the south of the country and heavy snow to the northeast.
Atlantic Music Group Names Kevin Weaver President
Atlantic Music Group has named longtime company executive and multiplatinum soundtrack curator Kevin Weaver to the newly created role of president. Based in Los Angeles, Weaver will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge and his remit includes soundtracks, strategic
‘The Oldest Person in the World’ Review: Sam Green Shares a Life-Changing Decade of Thinking About Mortality in Myriad Ways
If life is a contest, the way the folks at Guinness World Records seem to treat it, how exactly does one win? Is it by amassing the most assets? The most wisdom? Some might argue that success comes in living the longest — in outliving all your peers, to put it in slightly more
What Indonesia stands to gain – or lose – from being on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
While joining the initiative confers prestige and visibility, Jakarta risks compromising its independence.
Patrick Schwarzenegger Says Being ‘A Man of Faith’ and Praying With His Wife Helps Him Navigate Hollywood Challenges
Patrick Schwarzenegger says being “a man of faith” has helped him navigate the challenges of building a career in Hollywood. “I’m here on this earth for a greater purpose and greater meaning than just working in acting,” Schwarzenegger told Variety on Friday morning at the
Judy Davis’ ‘Holy Days’ Headed to U.S. Theaters Via Blue Fox (Exclusive)
Nat Boltt’s feel-good comedy, being shopped in Sundance, also stars Miriam Margolyes, Elijah Tamati and Jacki Weaver and will world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Fest on Feb. 5.
Xbox Exec Struggles To Explain Why Fable Is Coming To PS5 Day One, But Not Forza Horizon 6
Not every Xbox-published game will come to PS5 right away, but also maybe most of them will, probably, I think The post Xbox Exec Struggles To Explain Why Fable Is Coming To PS5 Day One, But Not Forza Horizon 6 appeared first on Kotaku .
A Millennia-Long Fascination With Armor
The Worcester Art Museum’s reopening of its armor galleries goes far beyond the romance with medieval Europe.
UN probe condemns Iran protest deaths as regime provides conflicting casualty reports
A UN fact-finding mission says Iran's crackdown is the deadliest since 1979, with thousands killed and tens of thousands arrested. Iran's mission decried the rights council's 'politicized' resolution to probe the protests and rejected external interference
Judge rejects DoorDash, Uber request to block New York City tipping option laws
A federal judge on Friday rejected a request from DoorDash and Uber to block two New York City laws requiring food delivery companies to include certain tipping options and prompt customers to tip delivery workers before or during checkout. U.S. District Judge George Daniels
Bille Joe Armstrong Taps Son Jakob for Cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
The father-son duo covered the classic for a promo video of Survivor’s 50th season
CBP Chief Brags They’re “Experts” in Detaining Small Children
A top Homeland Security official is insisting that the American public trust the Trump administration with their children—even as reports circulate that ICE and Customs and Border Protection have detained multiple children in Minnesota. Greg Bovino, a senior tactical commander
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees pay surge 21% to $47M in 2025
The 63-year-old's pay packet is up from $38 million in 2024, according to a regulatory filing.
FEMA Not Allowed to Say “Watch Out for Ice” in Storm Warnings
A winter storm is set to hit much of the country this weekend, and naturally, the Federal Emergency Management Association is sending out warnings to make sure people are safe. But they aren’t allowed to use the word “ice” in any of their messaging because their superiors at
House Democrats request prison visit where Maxwell is held
The top Democrats on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees have requested a visit to the prison where Ghislaine Maxwell is being held, alleging preferential treatment toward Maxwell and a cover-up of sexual abuse at the facility. Reps. Robert
Daft Punk Deep Cuts DJ Set
From Taner’s Funk Kitchen, a 30-minute set of smooth/chill deep cuts from Daft Punk . As noted in the description, this mix is less of a club vibe and more of a chill listening party. The DJ is using a Digital Vinyl System (DVS) to play/mix the songs. I’d never heard of this
A Pokémon Store Was Robbed At Gunpoint, But It’s Only Made Its Community Stronger
The Poké Court in Manhattan doesn’t want to be another scary scalper story The post A Pokémon Store Was Robbed At Gunpoint, But It’s Only Made Its Community Stronger appeared first on Kotaku .
Steven Drozd Breaks Silence on Flaming Lips Exit: ‘Moving On Felt Right’
The multi-instrumentalist says he had originally hoped to remain a member of the group, but his bandmates didn’t see it that way
Coca-Cola CEO hints at next possible soft-drink trend
“You can basically put it in a drink and more or less mask it completely,” he said of the idea.
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
Highguard, The Game Awards' unexpected final reveal, gets a big showcase Monday
The creators of Titanfall and Apex Legends will show off new PVP shooter Highguard during a launch showcase on Jan. 26
Dropkick Murphys share video of Fanone confronting Jan. 6 supporter
The Dropkick Murphys, an Irish American Celtic punk rock band, are showing their support for former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone after a clip of him confronting a Jan. 6, 2021, supporter while wearing the band’s T-shirt went viral. The band reposted a video
That team-based shooter with phantom horses that debuted at The Game Awards and then promptly disappeared is not actually dead: A showcase featuring 'gameplay deep dive, year one plans, and much more' is coming next week
Highguard, as originally announced, will arrive on January 26.
Charli xcx Says Original ‘Brat’ Movie Pitch Was Too Label-Focused and Calls Ariana Grande’s Oscar Snub a ‘Surprise’: ‘She Is Amazing and Goes Full Force’
Charli xcx is taking Sundance by storm ahead of the world premiere of “The Moment,” a concert mockumentary in which a fictionalized version of the pop star mounts an ambitious tour for her “Brat” album. The singer joined the Variety Studio presented by Audible hours before the
