Blake Lively, the star of the movie “It Ends with Us,” is facing a lawsuit from actor Jed Wallace, who claims that she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, orchestrated an online smear campaign against him. Wallace’s lawsuit alleges that the couple’s mutual “war in the courts and the court of public opinion” has caused him … Read more
Capcom has revealed more creatures players will face in the upcoming second beta test of Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition, pre-order bonuses have been announced for those who have been considering investing before the game’s full release. The second beta test takes place across two weekends, starting on February 6 and concluding on February 16. … Read more
Steam has introduced a new labelling system to warn users about early access games that haven’t been updated in a long while. The warning is displayed prominently on info boxes, making it harder for players to accidentally spend money on projects with little or no recent activity. This change was not officially announced by Valve … Read more
Adobe has announced new intelligent contract capabilities in its Acrobat AI Assistant, designed to simplify working with contracts. The feature uses generative AI to help customers understand complex terms and spot differences between multiple agreements. The new technology can assist with various types of contracts, including credit card and vendor agreements, loyalty programs, and purchase … Read more
Irv Gotti, the founder of Murder Inc. Records and a prominent figure in hip-hop and R&B, has passed away at 54. The exact cause of death is not yet known, but Gotti had been dealing with health issues related to strokes and diabetes. Gotti’s career took off in the late 1990s and early 2000s, during … Read more
Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that helps users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion. With the app, users can create and easily share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. The app’s Image Playground experience allows users to produce original … Read more
US e-commerce giants Shein and Temu will not be severely impacted by changes to the de minimis exemption for customs duty, experts say. The executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on Saturday effectively closes a loophole that allowed these companies to ship goods from China without paying duties. Shein and Temu have prepared … Read more
A global heat record was set in January despite the US experiencing unusually cold temperatures, according to a new study by Copernicus and former NASA scientist James Hansen. The world warmed 0.09 degrees Celsius (0.16°F) above January 2024, with global temperatures now 1.75°C (3.15°F) warmer than pre-industrial times. This marks the 18th month in the … Read more
Bird flu has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Redwood City, California. The San Mateo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures reported no human cases of the H5N1 virus from this particular outbreak. However, officials are warning poultry owners to take precautions when handling birds or living near them. This includes washing hands … Read more
Sonos is reportedly working on its first streaming player, codenamed Pinewood, which could arrive soon but might come at a hefty price. The device’s cost is expected to range between £200 to £400 ($200 to $400), significantly more expensive than other popular streaming players like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (£60 to £79) and … Read more