Sega’s Yakuza prequel rewinds a dead star
Sega’s latest Yakuza prequel digitally revives a long-dead actor and leans into the idea that in the underworld there are no clean knockouts, only unfinished business.
2026-05-07
Top News
Google Quietly Shutters Project Mariner
Google has shut down Project Mariner, a Chrome feature testbed, signaling a shift of engineering focus and interface experimentation toward upcoming I/O announcements and Gemini-driven features.
2026-05-07
Your Microwave, Your Mug, Your Stomach
Repeatedly reheated coffee nudges chlorogenic acids toward harsher breakdown products that can aggravate reflux and stomach sensitivity, especially in people already prone to gastric irritation.
2026-05-07
Health
Rabid beaver discovered in New Jersey lake triggers public health warning
A beaver at Lake Henry in Mahwah, New Jersey, that bit several people has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to seek anyone who had recent contact with the animal.
2026-05-07
Hantavirus scare forces cruise ship evacuation
A cruise ship linked to suspected hantavirus cases has left Cape Verde after three passengers, including a British man, were evacuated to the Netherlands for testing and treatment.
2026-05-07
TB outbreak exposes hidden school risk
A TB outbreak at a San Francisco school shows nearly one in five tested with latent infection, reviving concern over screening, stigma, and the long tail of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2026-05-07
Technology
How to Remove Chrome’s Hidden 4GB AI Model
Chrome’s new on-device AI model can silently consume gigabytes of local storage. This guide explains how to check for the 4GB model and safely remove it.
2026-05-07
Apple to Pay Millions in Apple Intelligence Case
Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims it overstated Apple Intelligence on iPhones, with eligible users expected to receive $25 to $95 each.
2026-05-06
Pixel 10 Update Locks Out Android Downgrades
Google’s latest Pixel 10 update activates anti-rollback protection, blocking installation of earlier Android builds and reshaping how owners flash or recover their phones.
2026-05-06
Games
Nintendo bets big on Star Fox for Switch 2
Nintendo uses a surprise Direct to position a new Star Fox as the flagship action title for Switch 2, signaling confidence in the series and the hardware.
2026-05-07
Xbox Lifts the Curtain on Stranger Than Heaven
Xbox’s showcase of Stranger Than Heaven highlighted RGG Studio’s structure, tone, branching design, and a scene‑stealing appearance from Snoop Dogg.
2026-05-07
Crimson Desert’s 1.5 Boss Gauntlet Patch
Crimson Desert patch 1.5 adds a full boss rematch system, re-blockades, legendary creature pets, and NVIDIA DLSS MFG support as Pearl Abyss builds on 5M sales.
2026-05-03