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That cloud is looking a little grey.
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Software engineer creates classic SimCity-style map of NYC—and argues that AI will be good for creatives, actually
SimCity sights.
Not even Microsoft is confident that Copilot is right for coding, as it's encouraging staff to try out Anthropic's AI model, according to one report
Anthropic is backed by Microsoft, though, to the tune of at least $5 billion.
Harry Styles Reveals Album Track List and Does Hand-to-Hand Combat — and Choreography — With a Stranger in ‘Aperture’ Video
Harry Styles’ launch of the music video for his new single “Aperture” both puzzled and delighted fans Friday morning, even as a thumbnail image for the clip further intrigued his followers by apparently revealing a track list for his forthcoming album. The video, directed and
Trump remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan are 'insulting', says Starmer
The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians.
Italy-Germany summit: Meloni and Merz push for an autonomous, competitive Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the new German-Italian Action Plan in Rome, where the two delegations met for the intergovernmental summit in Rome on Friday.
Wall Street plays catch-up on solo 401(k)s as self-employment surges
JPMorgan Chase, Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard are leading the push into Solo 401(k)s as banks and asset managers look to capitalize on the trend.
A Chinese factory mistakenly stitched a frown on a Year of the...
A Chinese factory mistakenly stitched a frown on a Year of the Horse plush toy and it became a surprise hit. Meet the ‘Cry-Cry Horse’ , the perfect mascot for 2026.
Minecraft's lead dev says Hytale is 'very polished' but he'd rather just play Minecraft, and Hytale boss says he's 'probably right'—for now
Hytale might have a strong Minecraft resemblance today, but its devs say they're aiming for something different as the game evolves.
Animal Crossing’s Switch 2 update ignored online play's issues
The Switch 2 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons added many worthwhile features, but ignored the nightmare that is multiplayer.
Jeff Koons’s Reflective Sculptures Mirror the One Percent
When I picture where Koons’s sculptures belong, I think about Trump’s plan for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, and the art collectors who funded it.
Greenland 'very happy with the EU' for support in face of Trump takeover threats, politician says
In recent weeks, Trump said the US must take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, citing its strategic importance for national security.
It’s Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises That Have Become Too Big To Fail
A smaller team making a smaller-budget game makes lots more money than no game at all The post It’s Not Too Late To Save Beloved Gaming Franchises That Have Become Too Big To Fail appeared first on Kotaku .
Harnessing nanoscale magnetic spins to overcome the limits of conventional electronics
Researchers at Kyushu University have shown that careful engineering of materials interfaces can unlock new applications for nanoscale magnetic spins, overcoming the limits of conventional electronics. Their findings, published in APL Materials, open up a promising path for
Lawsuit claims Hasbro misled investors about Magic: The Gathering cards
A shareholder lawsuit alleges Hasbro executives made misleading statements to investors about Magic: The Gathering’s growth between 2021 and 2023.
Five takeaways from Davos 2026
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - World leaders and business executives departed from Davos after an eventful World Economic Forum annual meeting which was dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Here's what we learned: GEOPOLITICS Europe learned the value of standing up
Fortnite's The Office skins, emotes, and cosmetics leak ahead of release
Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, a Dundy Award pickaxe, and much more highlight Fortnite's The Office collab
‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 Casts ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Star Ji-young Yoo
Season 2 of “Presumed Innocent” has cast Ji-young Yoo in a recurring role. She joins previously announced stars Rachel Brosnahan, Matthew Rhys, Courtney B. Vance, Fiona Shaw, Jack Reynor, John Magaro, Michael Hsu Rosen and Lesley-Ann Brandt. Ji-young recently voiced the role of
Spellcasters Chronicles is getting its second closed beta weekend with more spells, a ranked mode, and better optimisation: 'We want every player to be able to play our game'
My new favourite building: The Wall.
ICE Can’t Even Clear First Step of Arresting Minnesota Protesters
Federal judges in Minnesota are rejecting arrest warrants for some anti-ICE protesters because federal officials haven’t actually backed up claims that demonstrators have broken any law. Federal immigration agents have repeatedly failed to provide sufficient evidence that
Jason Momoa Is Lobo: James Gunn Unveils First Look at Antihero in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’
James Gunn has shared footage of Jason Momoa as antihero Lobo in “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.” In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, Momoa is seen stepping out of his film trailer wearing fangs. “Finally,” he says to the camera before driving off to set. The video then
Starmer calls Trump's remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan 'insulting', urges apology
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
Palworld developer Pocketpair requires job applicants prove their gamer credentials: 'If the number of Steam games played is 0, we basically pass on them'
"We want our colleagues to play indie games that are only available on Steam."
Particle permutation task can be tackled by quantum but not classical computers, study finds
Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, are expected to outperform classical computers on some complex tasks. Over the past few decades, many physicists and quantum engineers have tried to demonstrate the advantages of quantum
Refined radiocarbon dating provides clearer timeline of human activity along Cantabrian coast 18,000 years ago
A new study refines radiocarbon dating of marine remains and significantly improves the precision with which the human past of the Magdalenian period in the Cantabrian region of Spain can be reconstructed, a key phase of European prehistory dating to around 18,000 years ago.
Chavismo pushes oil-law reform to open Venezuela’s upstream to private firms
Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved, in a first reading, a reform to the country’s Hydrocarbons Law that would expand private participation in crude production and marketing—an important shift from the long-running “mixed-company” model in which the state held majority
Marvin Heinzel Gets Up-Close and Personal with Characterful Avians
The Brandenburg-based photographer captures feathered personalities in detail. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Marvin Heinzel Gets Up-Close and
Kristi Noem’s Alleged Boyfriend Is Back to Run DHS Behind the Scenes
MAGA operative Corey Lewandowski—who has long been rumored to be having an affair with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—will be extending his stay as her de facto chief of staff. Despite being classified as a temporary employee, Lewandowski has been playing a shadow role
French Navy diverts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to Marseille-Fos port
MARSEILLE, France, Jan 23 - The French navy has diverted the Grinch oil tanker it detained on Thursday towards the port of Marseille-Fos for further investigation, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on Friday.
It turns out, GOG players get more achievements than Steam users do
GOG's new Year 2025 feature lays all the data bare.
Trump says the big US winter storm is proof of climate hoax – here’s why he’s wrong
US president asks ‘whatever happened to global warming?’ Well, it could be making our winter storms worse Donald Trump has erroneously cited an enormous winter storm that is set to deliver freezing temperatures and heavy snow to half of the US as supposed proof that the world
Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Wizkid and Asake, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Julio Iglesias sex assault investigation dropped by Spanish prosecutors
They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.
‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Returning to Imax 70mm After Oscar Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)
Many of the Oscar contenders for best picture will return to the big screen before Hollywood’s biggest night. A few of them are even coming back to beloved Imax 70mm screens, Variety can exclusively report. While specific dates have yet to be announced, “Sinners” will return to
Africa: Beyond Shifting Power - Rethinking Localisation Across the Humanitarian Sector
[IPS] Abuja, Nigeria -- For the last decade, many in the foreign aid sector have emphasised the need for localisation, and in the last 5 years, the calls have been louder than ever. I am one of such voices.
Panther Lake and 18A 'create a firm foundation on which to build the new Intel'
Will betting big on 18A pay off?
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
Measuring the consequences of plastic contamination
Plastic pollution is everywhere—including where you would least expect it, especially when it's in tiny particle form. Today, scientists are working to measure the consequences of this contamination. There's the pollution you can see—on the beach, on the roadside and in
Magenta Light Studios Launches New Label for Bold Indie Films; Acquires Fantastic Fest Breakout ‘Appofeniacs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Magenta Light Studios, the upstart production and distribution label founded by Bob Yari, has launched a specialty offshoot called Magenta Edge Films. Intended for bold independent storytelling for platform and theatrical releases, the company said Friday that Magenta Edge will
Forza Horizon 6 Is Raising The Early Access Tax On Its Biggest Fans
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have to spend $60 to play the latest entry in the racing series a few days early The post Forza Horizon 6 Is Raising The Early Access Tax On Its Biggest Fans appeared first on Kotaku .
Conservation may not be enough to sustain water supplies, researchers find
As temperatures rise and water supplies drop, public policy could bolster municipal water provisions under pressure. But one policy prescription—pushing conservation—will likely be insufficient as a standalone fix to sustain some reservoirs, according to research led by
