Electronic Arts (EA) has canceled its highly anticipated Black Panther game and closed down developer Cliffhanger Games. The decision was announced in an internal email by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, who cited the need to “sharpen our focus” on more significant growth opportunities. Miele acknowledged that the layoffs would have a significant impact on … Read more
Sales of new Tesla electric cars in Europe have slumped amid a growing backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political ties and interventions. The data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows registrations for new Teslas halved in April compared to the same month last year, despite a broader rise in battery electric vehicles overall. … Read more
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The long-awaited Pokémon Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Boxes are finally being released this week, after previously being cancelled due to scalper orders. The sets’ reinstatement comes as the Pokémon Center aims to address widespread scalping issues that have plagued the trading card game. Customers who had their original orders for the boxes cancelled can now … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clinch their second NBA Finals appearance since moving to Oklahoma with a home win tonight. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team to 40 points in Game 4, while Jalen Williams added 34 points of his own. In contrast, the Minnesota Timberwolves face a must-win situation to continue their season. … Read more
US Retailer Macy’s Has Cut Its Full-Year Profit Forecast Due to Rising Tariffs. The Company Attributes the Downbeat Expectations in Part to Tariffs Imposed by President Trump, Which Are Damaging Consumer Spending and Heightening Competition. Macy’s has slashed its full-year profit forecast as it grapples with the impact of rising tariffs on its business. The … Read more
Manchester United’s post-season tour in Asia got off to a sour note, with the team booed off by fans after a 1-0 loss to an ASEAN All-Star XI in Kuala Lumpur. The defeat was a harsh reminder of the team’s struggles this season, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League with only 42 … Read more
Apple is reportedly planning to overhaul its operating system naming convention, switching from the traditional iOS 19, macOS 15 pattern to a new system where each major version will be named after the release year. If this change happens, we can expect to see iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 27 in the near future. … Read more
The US nuclear power industry appears to be dead in the water, with no new reactors scheduled for construction and no approved designs being used. However, the Trump administration has issued executive orders aimed at reviving the industry. The plans include streamlining the reactor approval process and boosting experimental reactor construction by the Department of … Read more
Electronic Arts has canceled its highly anticipated Black Panther game and shut down Cliffhanger Games, a newly formed studio with former Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor developers. The move comes as part of the company’s efforts to “sharpen our focus” and allocate creative energy to high-growth opportunities. In an email sent to staff, EA Entertainment president … Read more