Microsoft is using Forza Horizon 5 as a test case for its strategy of requiring Xbox/Microsoft accounts on PlayStation consoles. By making the popular racing game exclusive to PS5 and adding an Xbox/Microsoft account requirement, Microsoft aims to engage players with its services and create a “halo effect” that can be used to promote other … Read more
Seven countries – Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia, and Iceland – met World Health Organization air quality standards last year, while Chad and Bangladesh were found to be the world’s most polluted countries. The US programme that provided crucial data on air quality has been shut down due to budget constraints, leaving … Read more
British celebrity chef Jameson Stocks has criticized Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” calling it “painful to watch.” The Michelin-starred chef and author described the show as having a slow and lethargic pace. He also suggested that Markle should return to acting, like her days on “Suits,” and expressed skepticism about the show’s … Read more
The third season of The White Lotus kicked off with a whirlwind of events in “Hide and Seek”. The story begins as the guests arrive on Gary’s superyacht, but they fail to reach the full-moon party. Meanwhile, Rick and Amrita say their goodbyes, while Piper’s parents await her bombshell revelation at dinner. However, tensions rise … Read more
The US Department of Justice has dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic. The move comes as part of the ongoing antitrust case against Google, which seeks to address allegations of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search. Google holds a minority stake … Read more
Emirates Airline has cancelled several flights to and from Frankfurt Airport in Germany due to industrial action planned at the airport. The strike, organized by the Ver.di trade union, affects public service and ground handling workers at eleven major German airports. The affected flights are EK43 (Dubai to Frankfurt), EK44 (Frankfurt to Dubai), and EK46 … Read more
NATO countries are convening in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine following a hoped-for ceasefire deal. The meeting brings together military leaders from 30 European and NATO nations, including the US, UK, and Turkey. European countries are seeking to enhance their defenses and reduce reliance on the US after President Donald Trump’s … Read more
A photo of the Athena moon lander lying on its side has confirmed that the spacecraft suffered a fatal mishap. The incident occurred during the lander’s descent, leaving it 800 feet from its intended target near Mons Mouton. The failure highlights concerns about NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, which aims to deliver scientific … Read more
A groundbreaking study of ancient stromatolites has revealed that ammonium reservoirs in early Earth’s oceans, likely influenced by volcanic activity, may have supported microbial life before the Great Oxidation Event. The research team, led by Dr. Ashley Martin of Northumbria University, analyzed fossilized stromatolites dating back over 2.5 billion years to shed new light on … Read more
Mobile World Congress 2025 has already showcased some incredible, yet unconventional, new phones that will be hitting stores later this year. These devices cater to specialty customers and may not make it to the mainstream market. One concept phone that caught attention is the modular optical system by Xiaomi, which attaches a full-size camera lens … Read more