Support Deal Planned for Royal Navy Mine Disposal System
Britain’s Ministry of Defence will award a two‑year, £12 million (≈$15 million) contract to TKMS Atlas UK for in‑service support of the Royal Navy’s Seafox Mine Disposal System. The award, scheduled for Jan 2027‑Dec 2028, is a direct, non‑competitive award justified by the supplier’s exclusive licence to the system’s technical data. Without this proprietary access, the MoD says another contractor could not meet the safety and integration standards required for mine‑countermeasure operations. Seafox, a remotely operated vehicle, remains central to the Navy’s mine‑clearing capability on Hunt and Sandown class ships.
Hair-Size Microrobots Combine Three Cancer-Fighting Functions in Preclinical Animal Tests
Michigan State University researchers have created a hair‑size 3D‑printed microrobot, TriMag, that integrates magnetic navigation, real‑time imaging, and hyperthermia heating to destroy tumors. In preclinical animal tests, the biodegradable device could be steered through tissue, tracked with magnetic particle imaging,...
Call of Duty's New DMZ Extraction Mode Is a 'Full-Featured Game Within Modern Warfare 4'
Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 introduces DMZ, a new extraction mode described as a "full‑featured game" within the title. Set on the Haijin map—a war‑torn nuclear exclusion zone on the Korean border—the mode lets players act as off‑books...
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Brings Brand-New Map Even Bigger than Al Mazrah
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reintroduces the extraction‑focused DMZ mode with a brand‑new map called “Hajin.” The map spans South Korea, North Korea and part of Russia, making it larger than the previous biggest Warzone map, Al Mazrah. Hajin features eight...
Among Us Animated Series Is Finally Here, Proving the Social Deduction Hit Is Much Bigger than Just a Game
Innersloth has launched a ten‑episode animated adaptation of its hit social‑deduction game *Among Us* on Paramount+. Created by Owen Dennis and produced with CBS Studios, the series features a star‑studded voice cast and animation by Titmouse. All episodes are available for...
Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ Is a True Extraction Shooter with Stash & Vendors
Infinity Ward revives the DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4 as a full‑blown extraction shooter, adding a persistent stash, Forward Operator Base, and a cash‑driven vendor system. The update expands the 2022 beta with 3D‑printer crafting, Rescue Packs for loot recovery,...
Elon Musk to Attend ASML’s Private Tech Event to Discuss Terafab
Elon Musk will virtually address a closed‑door ASML technology conference to discuss the Terafab joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla. Terafab is positioned to develop advanced chips for robotics, artificial intelligence and space‑based data centers. The venture announced a $55 billion...
Hormuz Crisis Tests Ship Managers' Crew and Owner Ties
Hormuz crisis is a ‘make or break’ moment for shipmanager relationships with crew and owners, says InterManager chief ▶️Seafarers face ‘tremendous stresses’ as managers balance repatriation requests with readiness to sail at short notice ▶️Von Hardenberg says supporting crew well-being is ‘a...
Trump Says ‘Situation with Iran Seems to Be Going Quite Well’ While U.S. Shoots Down More Missiles and Drones Near...
The U.S. military intercepted six of seven Iranian ballistic missiles and shot down four drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf allies, then struck Iranian coastal radar sites on the waterway. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed the attacks aimed at...
1988 Tuner Car Comparison Test: Corvette, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes Unleashed in Germany
In November 1988 Car and Driver teamed with Germany’s Sport Auto to test four exotic tuners – a Ruf‑modified Porsche 911 Turbo, a Callaway‑tuned Corvette, a Brandenburger‑Lister Jaguar XJ‑S, and a Lotec‑modified Mercedes‑Benz 300 CE. The Callaway Corvette achieved the highest top speed at 193 mph, while the Ruf Porsche...
Into the Unwell Gets New Day of the Devs Trailer
Indie studio She Was Such A Good Horse released a new Day of the Devs trailer for its co‑op action roguelite *Into the Unwell*. The teaser spotlights Charcat, one of several quirky characters each wielding unconventional weapons like mops and...
7 RPG Studios Hasbro Should Learn From if They Want Their $1B Investment Into D&D to Work
Hasbro announced a $1 billion investment to develop single‑player Dungeons & Dragons video games. The move follows a resurgence driven by pop‑culture hits like Critical Role, Stranger Things, and the blockbuster Baldur’s Gate 3. In a Game Business podcast, Hasbro outlined the plan and...
Devil May Cry: Season Three; Netflix Renews Animated Series for Final Episodes
Netflix has confirmed a third and final season of the Devil May Cry animated series, extending the adaptation of Capcom's flagship video‑game franchise. The renewal was announced by showrunner Adi Shankar, who explained that the three‑season arc mirrors Dante’s Divine...
Summer Game Fest 2026: Virtua Fighter Is Back, Guild Wars 3 Is Real, and Final Fantasy VII's Trilogy Is Ending
Summer Game Fest 2026 unveiled a slate of high‑profile releases, headlined by a Resident Evil Veronica remake and the final chapter of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3, a prequel that will span PC and...
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Map and Loot Pool Changes
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, dubbed "Runners," launches a brand‑new island called Shattered Coast, overhauling the map and introducing extraction‑style gameplay with sprites. The update adds five fresh weapons—including the Extending Focus Shotgun and Surgical Burst Rifle—and two new movement items. Competitive...
PHEV Sales Continue to Record Phenomenal Growth in South Africa
Plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) sales in South Africa exploded in Q1 2026, rising 430% year‑over‑year to 1,277 units, outpacing battery‑electric vehicles (BEVs) which grew 97% to 544 units. Overall new‑vehicle sales increased 12.4% YoY to 114,482 units, while new‑energy vehicles (NEVs) captured...
Frasers Weighs £500 Million Bid for Shopping Center, Sky Reports
Frasers Group Plc, the retail empire of Mike Ashley, is weighing a £500 million ($667 million) offer for Metrocentre, one of the United Kingdom’s largest shopping complexes. The property is being marketed by Knight Frank, with an initial round of bids slated for...
Bungie Saves Marathon Deluxe Edition Mix-Up by Giving Affected Players the Base Game for Free
Bungie discovered that PlayStation users who upgraded to the Marathon Deluxe Edition during the free‑play week were not receiving the base game, despite paying $13.99 (≈£10.49). The studio corrected the store messaging and pledged to grant the missing base edition...
Transcript: WeRide Is Catching Up to Waymo Globally
WeRide added Madrid as its fourth city in a 15‑city partnership with Uber, underscoring its rapid global rollout against Waymo. Waymo registered 45 Chinese‑made Zeekr robotaxis in Texas, sparking a bipartisan Senate bill to ban Chinese vehicles. The company also...
Elden Ring Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco announced that Elden Ring will arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, more than a year after the title’s initial reveal for the handheld. The port coincides with the console’s new GameChat voice feature and will launch alongside the...
Airtel and Jio Continue to Pull Ahead as 5G Adoption Crosses 434 Million: Ind-Ra
India’s telecom sector added 6.6 million wireless subscribers in April 2026, with Reliance Jio gaining 3.4 million and Bharti Airtel 3.2 million. Active users climbed to 1.194 billion, a 7.9 million month‑on‑month rise, while 5G penetration hit 40.3%, equating to roughly 434 million subscribers. Broadband penetration...
Heckler & Koch Set to Supply UK Machine Guns for a Decade
The UK Ministry of Defence will award Heckler & Koch (UK) Limited a ten‑year contract worth roughly £70 million (about $86 million) to supply L7A2 general‑purpose machine guns and related gear. The L7A2, an upgraded FN MAG, is the British service’s primary...
YouTube Shorts Ads Boost Purchase Intent Over TikTok, Reels
According to a MediaScience study conducted for YouTube, YouTube Shorts ads outperform both TikTok and Instagram Reels ads. 📊 The study found that YouTube Shorts ads delivered 40% higher purchase intent than TikTok ads and 85% higher purchase intent than Reels...
AI's Physical Leap Demands Rapid Workforce Retraining
AI is moving from software into the physical economy. Amazon’s new warehouse robots show that the next productivity wave will not only happen on screens, but also in logistics, factories and supply chains. The uncomfortable question is how fast companies can retrain...
All the Summer Game Fest Showcases You Can Catch Today
Summer Game Fest continues on June 6 with a series of themed showcases, ranging from an 11 a.m. Southeast Asian Games segment to a 6 p.m. Frosty Games Fest highlighting Australian and New Zealand studios. Highlights include indie titles such as the Filipino adventure...
#528 - Amazon Prime Day Advertising Playbook
In this episode, host Shivali Patel chats with Destiny, co‑founder of Better Media, about how to dominate Amazon Prime Day advertising. They break down a granular campaign structure—awareness, ranking, efficiency, brand defense, auto discovery, and conquesting—across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands,...
Steam Deck OLED vs Switch 2: The Ultimate Travel Test
The Steam Deck OLED and Nintendo Switch 2 represent the two leading handheld gaming experiences in 2026, each catering to distinct user priorities. The Switch 2 shines with ultra‑low power draw, enabling easy charging via car adapters or small power banks, making...
Wizard101's Summer Update, The Blighted Veil Raid Update Is Live
Wizard101’s summer update launches the Blighted Veil raid, an 8‑person end‑game encounter set in a corrupted Mooshu. The patch adds new raid gear, seven Barkingham Palace spells, an idle mode that prevents disconnection, and expanded language support. Social tools are...
IATA AGM 2026: Why China’s Aviation Story Is Becoming One of the Most Important in the World
At the IATA AGM in Rio, China emerged as a decisive force shaping global aviation. It now accounts for roughly 30% of worldwide domestic traffic, operates 249 airports and generated about $115 billion in airline revenue in 2025, while its route...
Star Citizen's Latest Alpha Patch Adds 385 Asteroid Defence Missions, but Players Are Reporting Problems with Broken Hangar Doors and...
Cloud Imperium Games released Alpha 4.8.1 for Star Citizen, introducing 385 new asteroid defence missions. The missions task players with protecting mining stations, escorting workers, and offer credits, reputation, and previously unavailable blueprints as rewards. Early community feedback highlights persistent bugs,...
Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 "A Sleepwalker's Confession" Launches on June 17, Steam Release Arrives Same Day
HoYoverse announced Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0, titled “A Sleepwalker’s Confession,” launching June 17 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android and its first PC release on Steam. The update adds the sky island Roscaelifer, two new S‑Rank agents—Wind‑type Velina and Fire‑type Norma—and...
US Supreme Court Clarifies Agency Powers in Pair of New Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings that favor federal regulators, clarifying agency enforcement mechanisms. In FCC v. AT&T, the Court held 8-1 that FCC forfeiture orders are not final and must be followed by a Department of Justice lawsuit,...
Choice Privileges Increases Point Requirements At Select Japan Hotels By Up To 200%
Choice Privileges announced a dramatic increase in point requirements for redeeming stays at select Japanese hotels, with some properties seeing up to a 200% hike. The adjustment applies to both hotel points and MileagePlus miles conversions, raising the cost of...
BYD Ocean Becomes LPL’s First Chinese Automotive Partner
The LPL announced BYD Ocean as its first Chinese automotive partner for the 2026 season, replacing Mercedes-Benz after its eight-year run. BYD leverages the deal to promote its Ocean Series of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, building on prior esports...
IATA AGM 2026: Europe’s Aviation Industry Faces a Summer of Contradictions
European airlines entered the IATA AGM with strong summer demand but a noticeable slowdown in revenue‑passenger‑kilometre growth, which fell to 0.8% in April. The industry highlighted a perfect storm of rising fuel costs, border‑control delays, costly EU261 compensation rules, divergent...
Grounded 2 Is Coming to PlayStation 5, Marking Another Xbox Console Exclusive Moving Beyond the Platform
Xbox‑published survival game Grounded 2 will debut on PlayStation 5 on August 11, 2026, ending its status as an Xbox‑only title. The launch coincides with the "Into the Abyss" major update, marking the latest example of Xbox’s case‑by‑case approach to exclusivity. A separate Playgrounds...
Elisa Tests Technology That Could Detect Undersea Cable Threats Before Damage Occurs
Elisa, together with the Finnish Border Guard and Navy, successfully tested a Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) system that converts existing submarine fibre‑optic cables into real‑time seabed sensors. The trials simulated threats such as ships dragging anchors and demonstrated the ability...
Chinese EVs May Hit U.S. Within a Few Years, One Way or Another
Chinese electric‑vehicle makers are targeting the United States despite steep 125% tariffs, restrictive software rules and bipartisan political opposition. They are exploring entry through domestic assembly plants or joint ventures with Detroit’s Big Three, as Ford, GM and Stellantis already...
A Remaster of 2002 Game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Is Reportedly Coming This Year
Atari confirmed a high‑fidelity Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2002 arena fighter Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, slated for release on November 3, 2026. Pipeworks, the original developer, will lead the project, delivering upgraded graphics, a revised unlocking system, extra single‑player campaigns,...
Osaka Port Container Volumes Dip 0.5% in April
The Port of Osaka handled 180,600 TEUs in April, marking a 0.5% year‑on‑year decline and its first contraction in five months. Export volumes slipped 2.9% to 83,371 TEUs, while imports rose 1.7% to 97,229 TEUs. Loaded container traffic stayed flat...
Studies Pinpoint Russian Satellites as GPS Interference Source
A research paper released on June 2, 2026 by the University of Texas at Austin confirms that Russian early‑warning satellites have been responsible for space‑based GNSS interference. The analysis of 1‑Hz carrier‑to‑noise data from 165 reference stations identified between three...
Spain’s Travel Market Leads Europe as Tourism Hits New Records
Phocuswright’s latest research confirms Spain as Europe’s strongest travel market in 2025, attracting 96.8 million international visitors—a 3.2% rise over 2024—and delivering a 7% revenue increase to roughly $26 billion. Hotel bookings hit record levels, buoyed by higher average daily rates and...
Mandatory, Standardised Food Labelling Should Be Just One Element of a Multifaceted Campaign
The authors acknowledge the prevalence of unhealthy foods and the UK’s rising obesity rates, but argue that a mandatory, standardised food‑labelling scheme alone will not solve the problem. They highlight the broader obesogenic environment—affordability, marketing, physical‑activity opportunities, and social norms—especially...
Las Catalinas, Costa Rica: A Walkable Luxury Haven Redefining Pura Vida Travel
Developer Charles Brewer’s 1,200‑acre Las Catalinas town offers a car‑free, walkable luxury experience on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, featuring over 60 private residences, boutique hotels and 22 km of mountain‑bike trails. The community’s New Urbanism design is reshaping high‑end travel by...
Penn State Team Scales Microbial Reactor to Produce Renewable Methane at Record Rates
A Penn State research team led by Bruce Logan has built a larger, zero‑gap microbial electrosynthesis reactor that turns carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane at 6.9 L per liter of reactor volume each day. The breakthrough shows that microbial...
Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 Adds 23 Venues, Sets Record with 11 One‑Star Restaurants
The Michelin Guide announced its 2026 Vietnam selection in Hanoi, adding 23 new restaurants across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang and raising the total of one‑star venues to a record 11. The expansion underscores Vietnam’s rapid ascent as a global...
IRS Proposes Higher Estate‑Tax Closing‑Letter Fee and Tightens Conservation‑Easement Enforcement
The Internal Revenue Service announced a proposal to increase the fee charged for estate‑tax closing letters and to intensify scrutiny of conservation‑easement deductions. The changes could raise compliance costs for estate planners and high‑net‑worth families, while signaling a broader regulatory...
Florida Senators Attack Miami‑Dade Spending as $697 Million Property‑Tax Cut Looms
State senators Bryan Avila and Ileana Garcia accused Miami‑Dade County of wasteful spending, pointing to expensive security details for commissioners, as a constitutional amendment threatens to cut $697 million in property‑tax revenue. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava warns the cuts would cripple...
Paramount+ Surprise‑Drops Animated ‘Among Us’ Series Amid Animation Industry Tensions
Paramount+ rolled out its new animated adaptation of the hit game ‘Among Us’ without prior notice on Friday, sparking buzz among gamers and critics. Creator and executive producer Owen Dennis defended the show’s unconventional visual style while warning that the...
Gilead and Lakefront Close $1.67 B Deal for Ouro Medicines' T‑Cell Engager Platform
Gilead Sciences and private‑equity‑backed Lakefront Biotherapeutics completed a $1.675 billion acquisition of Ouro Medicines, securing a pipeline of T‑cell engager therapies. The transaction splits upfront and milestone payments between the two buyers and gives Lakefront operational control of Ouro’s assets.