Windows 11 ended 2024 with a significant boost in Steam users, increasing its market share by 13% compared to the same period last year. The operating system now accounts for 54.96% of Steam gamers, up from 41.95% in December 2023. The surge can be attributed to Windows 10’s decline, which lost over 11% market share … Read more
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The Green Bay Packers will enter the postseason without cornerback Jaire Alexander, who suffered a knee injury in Week 8. This isn’t the first time Alexander has missed significant playing time due to an injury, as he was out for all but 10 snaps since suffering the injury. Without Alexander, the Packers’ pass defense is … Read more
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be worth waiting for, and he’s not alone in his optimism. In a recent interview with content creator Conner Mather, Zelnick hinted at the game’s potential, stating that it will present something new to the audience. Zelnick praised Take-Two’s … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to announce his decision on Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel as early as Friday. The president has previously expressed opposition to the deal, citing the need for a domestically owned and operated steel industry. Biden’s top advisers have discussed the matter with him, and Secretary of … Read more
The annual Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) charity speedrunning event is just around the corner, starting this Sunday, January 5 at 8:30am PT. While many gamers are tuning in for epic speedruns of beloved games like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, one enthusiast can’t get enough of some of the worst games ever … Read more
Nashville Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux has been suspended by the NHL for three games without pay, following a slew-footing incident on Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon during Tuesday’s game. The suspension was issued under the Collective Bargaining Agreement and will result in L’Heureux forfeiting $13,489.59, which will be donated to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. … Read more
A combined infection of bird flu and human flu could lead to the creation of new viruses that pose a significant public health risk, according to health agencies. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned Americans, especially those at high risk such as farmworkers, to get the flu vaccine this season. … Read more
Ariana Grande has addressed the controversy surrounding her Wicked character Glinda’s sexuality after being accused of “queerbaiting” by fans. In a new interview, Grande clarified that she believes Glinda is not explicitly gay but rather “a little out of the closet.” The actress also expressed her support for LGBTQ+ representation in the film and its … Read more
A 24-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a 36-year-old USPS worker who was stabbed to death inside a deli in Harlem on Thursday afternoon. Jaia Cruz will face charges for the killing of Ray Hodges, according to police. Hodges, who was delivering mail at the time, was attacked after a dispute broke … Read more