Google’s Pixel Icons Hit the Disco Floor
Google is rolling out a disco-ball themed icon pack for Pixel, letting users coat the entire homescreen in mirrored shimmer while openly questioning if the glitter is still desirable.
2026-05-23
Top News
U.S. Halts Visas Tied To Ebola Travel
The U.S. has paused visa issuance for people who recently visited Ebola-affected Central African states, while the Trump administration rushes back emergency support to health systems it previously defunded.
2026-05-23
American doctor with Ebola stays hopeful
An American medical missionary infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being treated in Germany and says he remains optimistic about recovery, highlighting both improved care and ongoing risk.
2026-05-23
Health
U.S. bars green-card holders from Ebola zones
The U.S. has expanded Ebola travel restrictions to bar some green-card holders from returning from affected countries, citing infection-control needs and finite quarantine resources.
2026-05-23
Ebola outbreak becomes third largest
An Ebola outbreak in a busy region of eastern Congo has become the third largest on record, driven by a rare strain, insecurity, and cross‑border movement despite vaccination and surveillance.
2026-05-23
Ebola outbreak surges to third largest
Health officials warn an Ebola outbreak, now the third largest recorded, is spreading fast with nearly 750 cases and 177 deaths, forcing a higher global risk assessment.
2026-05-23
Technology
Google arms Gemini for Mac with Spark and voice
Google is turning the Gemini Mac app into a persistent desktop layer, adding a Spark agent for proactive help and system-wide voice control for hands-free workflows.
2026-05-23
A Single Word Just Broke Google Search
Google’s new Gemini-powered search treats the word “disregard” as a hidden command, briefly breaking normal results and exposing a fragile layer between user query and system prompt.
2026-05-23
Meta Bets On Forum As Groups Grows Old
Meta launches Forum, a Reddit-style, AI-boosted discussion hub, testing whether structured Q&A can replace Facebook’s aging Groups model.
2026-05-23
Games
Bungie pivots from Destiny 2 to Marathon
Bungie is ending new Destiny 2 development, preparing layoffs, and reallocating resources toward the extraction shooter Marathon instead of a direct Destiny 3 sequel.
2026-05-22
ARC Raiders Arms Up With New Colossal ARCs
Embark is expanding ARC Raiders with new massive ARC enemy types beyond Turbine and Vaporizer, promising fresh multi-phase encounters and higher-stakes co-op coordination.
2026-05-21
PlayStation Plus nudges UK monthly price up
Sony is lifting UK monthly PlayStation Plus prices by £1, pointing to market conditions as it balances subscription revenue, content spending and competitive pressure.
2026-05-19