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Fortnite Players Demand D4vd Is Fully Removed From the Game
NewsApr 24, 2026

Fortnite Players Demand D4vd Is Fully Removed From the Game

Fortnite players are urging Epic Games to strip singer‑songwriter D4vd from the game after prosecutors disclosed that his devices contained a "significant amount" of child sexual abuse material. D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first‑degree murder,...

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TikToker Under Fire for Filming & Mocking Dead Body After Fatal Accident Outside Fancy Restaurant
NewsApr 24, 2026

TikToker Under Fire for Filming & Mocking Dead Body After Fatal Accident Outside Fancy Restaurant

TikTok influencer Sarah Stusek posted a video showing a dead body at a crash scene outside Oak Steakhouse in Alexandria, Virginia, while filming her anniversary dinner. The clip, which included jokes about the tragedy, was quickly deleted after sparking outrage...

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Solo Blox Leveling Reborn Codes (April 2026)
NewsApr 24, 2026

Solo Blox Leveling Reborn Codes (April 2026)

Solo Blox Leveling Reborn released two active redemption codes on April 24, 2026: GROUP_CODES and PUBLIC_TEST. The codes award a mix of Emeralds, Pumpkins, Mystery Boxes, and Change Class Cards, each worth thousands of in‑game resources. Players must complete the...

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N3on Reveals He Paid Army of Clippers $1.4M over Five Weeks to Make Him Go Viral
NewsApr 22, 2026

N3on Reveals He Paid Army of Clippers $1.4M over Five Weeks to Make Him Go Viral

Kick streamer N3on disclosed that he paid 33 clippers a total of $1.4 million over five weeks to produce and distribute short clips of his broadcasts. He compensates clippers $40 per 100,000 views, rising to $50 for higher‑priority content, and claims...

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Dave Portnoy Stunned by Pizza Restaurant Where Delivery Drivers Wear Suits
NewsApr 22, 2026

Dave Portnoy Stunned by Pizza Restaurant Where Delivery Drivers Wear Suits

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reviewed Mike’s Underground Pizza, a Long Island joint that delivers pies in black suits. The restaurant requires customers to call first, then coordinate via text to arrange a secret‑gate drop‑off. Portnoy praised the crust, rating...

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Japanese Restaurant’s Six-Patty-High Burger without Buns Has the Internet Salivating
NewsApr 22, 2026

Japanese Restaurant’s Six-Patty-High Burger without Buns Has the Internet Salivating

Tokyo’s Shake Tree Burger & Bar has sparked online frenzy with its Wild Out burger, which swaps traditional buns for two 120‑gram steak patties, effectively creating a quadruple‑cheese sandwich. Priced at ¥2,250 (about $14), the burger is topped with cheese,...

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ExtraEmily Announces Break From Streaming Amid Twitch Viewbot Allegations
NewsApr 22, 2026

ExtraEmily Announces Break From Streaming Amid Twitch Viewbot Allegations

Twitch personality ExtraEmily announced an immediate hiatus after a clip appeared to show a browser tab labeled “ViewBot.ai,” igniting accusations that she used a view‑botting service to inflate her audience. The controversy intensified when a Reddit moderator who tried to...

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AI Pokemon Winds & Waves “Leaks” Are Fooling Fans Ahead of Gen 10
NewsApr 21, 2026

AI Pokemon Winds & Waves “Leaks” Are Fooling Fans Ahead of Gen 10

A fabricated Pokemon trailer titled “Winds & Waves” circulated online, showcasing a new bird Pokémon and the starter Gecqua evolving through its stages. The clip, created with AI tools Seedance 2.0 on Yapper, was initially convincing enough to spark excitement among...

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Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity Codes (April 2026)
NewsApr 21, 2026

Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity Codes (April 2026)

Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity, a Roblox title, lists 50 active promotional codes as of April 21, 2026. The codes grant free elixirs, dice, crates, and seasonal items that accelerate in‑game progression. Players redeem them through a simple menu entry without any purchase...

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MUG Brotein Turns Classic Root Beer Into Protein Shake Hack
NewsApr 21, 2026

MUG Brotein Turns Classic Root Beer Into Protein Shake Hack

PepsiCo’s MUG Root Beer has launched MUG Brotein, a DIY protein‑shake blend that mixes MUG Zero Sugar with a vanilla protein powder, co‑created with NFL star George Kittle. The limited‑run bundle, featuring gym‑gear accessories, drops on April 22 via Walmart.com and...

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Survive the Apocalypse Codes (April 2026)
NewsApr 21, 2026

Survive the Apocalypse Codes (April 2026)

Roblox’s survival‑style title Survive the Apocalypse has one active promotional code, “twomonths,” which grants players 25 Emeralds as of April 21, 2026. Emeralds serve as the in‑game currency for unlocking and upgrading character classes, directly affecting a player’s ability to...

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Real-Life Cluckin’ Bell Quietly Changes Name After Viral Debut
NewsApr 21, 2026

Real-Life Cluckin’ Bell Quietly Changes Name After Viral Debut

The London‑area takeaway that went viral for mimicking Grand Theft Auto’s Cluckin’ Bell has officially changed its legal name to The Cluckin’ Bite Ltd. Companies House records show the name change was filed on April 7, 2026 via a special resolution, confirming the...

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Fern Responds to Private Equity Backlash After GEN’s Viral YouTube Expose
NewsApr 19, 2026

Fern Responds to Private Equity Backlash After GEN’s Viral YouTube Expose

Fern, a documentary YouTube channel, announced a partnership with Electrify Video Partners in January 2025, prompting backlash after GEN’s viral documentary accused private‑equity firms of reshaping creator‑led media. GEN’s video argues that PE firms consolidate channels, increase output pressure, and...

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Pokemon Fans Using Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream To Finally “Catch ‘Em All” On Switch
NewsApr 18, 2026

Pokemon Fans Using Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream To Finally “Catch ‘Em All” On Switch

Pokemon enthusiasts have turned Nintendo's new life‑simulation game, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, into an unofficial National Dex. By leveraging the title's robust character‑creation and community‑sharing tools, fans manually design and upload every Pokemon, from iconic Pikachu to obscure later‑generation species....

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Desperate Gamer Bakes Dying GTX 1080 in an Oven to Fix It and It Actually Works
NewsApr 18, 2026

Desperate Gamer Bakes Dying GTX 1080 in an Oven to Fix It and It Actually Works

A Reddit gamer revived a dying eight‑year‑old Gigabyte GTX 1080 by baking it in a home oven at roughly 210‑220 °C for ten minutes. After standard fixes like repasting and driver updates failed, the extreme heat temporarily restored the GPU, allowing it...

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1 Million Bees Terrorize Highway After Beekeeper’s Truck Crashes
NewsApr 18, 2026

1 Million Bees Terrorize Highway After Beekeeper’s Truck Crashes

A pickup truck hauling roughly one million bees crashed on Interstate 40 near Knoxville, Tennessee, releasing the swarm onto stalled traffic. Drivers were instructed via the Tennessee Department of Transport’s X account to remain inside their vehicles while officials worked to...

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Viral “6-7” Trend Becomes Real with New Chicken Nugget Release
NewsApr 16, 2026

Viral “6-7” Trend Becomes Real with New Chicken Nugget Release

Perdue is capitalizing on the viral “6‑7” meme by releasing a limited‑edition “Six Seven Chicken Nuggets” product shaped like the numbers 6 and 7. The nuggets, made from 100% all‑natural, antibiotic‑free chicken and coated in panko, will debut exclusively at Walmart...

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Subway Will Give You Free Food for a Year if You Find a Meteorite
NewsApr 16, 2026

Subway Will Give You Free Food for a Year if You Find a Meteorite

Subway is launching a limited‑time "Meatier Shower" contest tied to the Lyrid Meteor Shower, offering a year of free food to the first person who finds and verifies a meteorite from the event. The promotion runs through April 2026 and...

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My Knife Farm Codes (April 2026)
NewsApr 15, 2026

My Knife Farm Codes (April 2026)

Roblox’s My Knife Farm has two active promotional codes as of April 15, 2026: switcharts, which awards 2 million Gems, and 20klikes, which grants a 30‑minute Double Luck boost. The article explains the simple three‑step redemption process via the gear icon menu. It also outlines...

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Pokemon Pop-Tarts Return After 25 Years for Limited Time at Target
NewsApr 15, 2026

Pokemon Pop-Tarts Return After 25 Years for Limited Time at Target

Target announced an exclusive Pokémon 30th‑anniversary collection, featuring the long‑awaited return of Pokémon Pop‑Tarts. The 12‑count frosted vanilla cupcake pastries are priced at $3.99 and will hit stores on May 2 and online on May 3, with a second wave on June 6....

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League of Legends Players Can Soon Vote to Quickly End Games Ruined by Griefing Trolls
NewsApr 15, 2026

League of Legends Players Can Soon Vote to Quickly End Games Ruined by Griefing Trolls

Riot Games announced a new surrender‑vote system that activates when its detection engine flags a player deliberately throwing a League of Legends match. Teammates can vote to end the game instantly, while the offending player alone suffers LP loss and...

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YouTuber Builds DIY Steam Machine Before Valve Even Reveals Full Specs
NewsApr 15, 2026

YouTuber Builds DIY Steam Machine Before Valve Even Reveals Full Specs

YouTuber Zac Builds constructed a DIY Steam Machine using off‑the‑shelf PC parts before Valve disclosed its official console specs. By sourcing second‑hand components and designing a custom case, he kept the build cost around $950, under the rumored $1,000 price...

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Wingstop Reveals 4/20 Hot Box Combo and It Comes with a Rolling Tray
NewsApr 15, 2026

Wingstop Reveals 4/20 Hot Box Combo and It Comes with a Rolling Tray

Wingstop is reviving its Hot Box combo on April 17, 2026, featuring three tenders or eight Fiery Nacho wings, seasoned fries, a dip and a 20‑ounce drink. To celebrate 4/20, the chain will give away 420 limited‑edition rolling trays to the...

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Bloodborne Animated Movie in the Works with Jacksepticeye Attached
NewsApr 14, 2026

Bloodborne Animated Movie in the Works with Jacksepticeye Attached

Sony announced at CinemaCon 2026 that an R‑rated animated Bloodborne film is in development, marking the first major cinematic expansion of the 2015 PlayStation 4 exclusive. The project will adapt the game’s dark Yharnam setting, though details on the animation studio...

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YouTube Viewers Can Now Work Together to Stop Ads From Playing
NewsApr 13, 2026

YouTube Viewers Can Now Work Together to Stop Ads From Playing

YouTube announced that livestream ads will be held back when live‑chat engagement spikes, letting viewers collectively prevent interruptions. Donors using Super Chat, Super Stickers or gifts receive a personal ad‑free window, while the platform expands its Gifts feature to six new countries....

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Joe Rogan Shuts Down Claims that Podcasts Are “Antiquated” Compared to Streamers Like Clavicular
NewsApr 13, 2026

Joe Rogan Shuts Down Claims that Podcasts Are “Antiquated” Compared to Streamers Like Clavicular

On episode 2,481 of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan rebuffed claims that podcasts are outdated compared to video‑streaming stars like Clavicular. Guest Duncan Trussell suggested the younger audience prefers continuous live streams, citing Clavicular’s viral looks‑maxxing content. Rogan...

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One Piece Fans Are Already Reselling Popeye’s Bento Boxes on eBay for Hundreds
NewsApr 13, 2026

One Piece Fans Are Already Reselling Popeye’s Bento Boxes on eBay for Hundreds

Popeyes launched a One Piece themed meal on April 13, featuring a Luffy‑styled Bento Box available at select U.S. and Canadian locations until May 10. The limited‑edition boxes sparked massive lines and immediate resale activity, with eBay listings ranging from $150 to $499....

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Xbox CEO Says Game Pass Is “Too Expensive” And Needs Changes in Leaked Internal Memo
NewsApr 13, 2026

Xbox CEO Says Game Pass Is “Too Expensive” And Needs Changes in Leaked Internal Memo

Xbox’s new chief Asha Sharma told staff that Game Pass pricing is too high and must be reworked. The memo follows a recent 50% price hike that lifted Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99 per month, prompting subscriber backlash. Microsoft is...

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Family in China Creates AI Clone to Comfort Elderly Mother After Son’s Death
NewsApr 12, 2026

Family in China Creates AI Clone to Comfort Elderly Mother After Son’s Death

After a traffic accident killed a man in Shandong, his family concealed his death from his 80‑year‑old mother, who suffers from heart disease. They commissioned AI specialist Zhang Zewe to create a digital twin using the deceased’s photos, video and...

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Justin Bieber Revives Deez Nuts Meme During Viral $10m Coachella Set
NewsApr 12, 2026

Justin Bieber Revives Deez Nuts Meme During Viral $10m Coachella Set

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, earning an estimated $10 million for both weekends. Instead of a high‑production spectacle, he delivered a stripped‑back set that included a live YouTube watch party and the revived “De ez Nuts” meme. Guest appearances from The Kid LAROI, Tems,...

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The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Reportedly Leaks Online Months Before Release
NewsApr 12, 2026

The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Reportedly Leaks Online Months Before Release

A three‑minute clip of Avatar Studios' first animated feature, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, surfaced online on April 12, 2026 after a leaker claimed Nickelodeon mistakenly emailed the full movie. The unauthorized footage, featuring an older Aang and the...

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Sudden Appearance of ‘Zombie Fish’ of Lake Superior Prompt Multi Agency Invetigation
NewsApr 12, 2026

Sudden Appearance of ‘Zombie Fish’ of Lake Superior Prompt Multi Agency Invetigation

Lake Superior’s iconic Siscowet lake trout are appearing emaciated, prompting biologists to label up to half of recent catches as “zombie fish.” The affected trout weigh 40‑50% less than normal, raising alarms about health and population stability. Michigan’s Department of...

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Python Blood Could Be the Key to Weight Loss with Zero Side Effects According to New Study
NewsApr 12, 2026

Python Blood Could Be the Key to Weight Loss with Zero Side Effects According to New Study

Researchers from Colorado, Stanford and Baylor identified a metabolite, para‑tyramine‑O‑sulfate (pTOS), that spikes a thousand‑fold in python blood after a large meal. When administered to mice, high doses of synthetic pTOS triggered weight loss without nausea or reduced energy. The...

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Tech Company Launches AI Jesus You Can Talk to for $2 a Minute
NewsApr 12, 2026

Tech Company Launches AI Jesus You Can Talk to for $2 a Minute

Just Like Me, a startup that creates AI replicas of public figures, has launched an AI avatar of Jesus Christ. Users can speak with the digital Jesus for $1.99 per minute or purchase a $49.99 monthly package for 45 minutes....

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MrBeast Responds After Jynxzi Calls TeamWater Stream “Excruciating”
NewsApr 11, 2026

MrBeast Responds After Jynxzi Calls TeamWater Stream “Excruciating”

Streamer Jynxzi publicly labeled MrBeast’s 2025 TeamWater charity livestream as “excruciating,” accusing the host of pressuring creators to donate on camera. MrBeast rebutted, emphasizing the massive audience reach and the visibility the stream gave to clean‑water initiatives. The campaign ultimately...

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Skyrim’s Massive RP Server that Replaces NPCs with Players Just Broke a New Record
NewsApr 11, 2026

Skyrim’s Massive RP Server that Replaces NPCs with Players Just Broke a New Record

Keizaal Online, a massive multiplayer role‑play server built on Skyrim's SkyMP framework, recently peaked at 600 concurrent players, drawing attention from major streamers. The server replaces every human NPC with a real player, turning tavern patrons, city guards and merchants...

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Over 100 Self-Driving Cars Leave Passengers Stranded in China After Sudden Outage
NewsApr 10, 2026

Over 100 Self-Driving Cars Leave Passengers Stranded in China After Sudden Outage

On March 31, 2026, more than 100 Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan abruptly shut down, leaving passengers stranded on busy streets and an overpass. The company attributed the blackout to a possible system failure and launched an internal investigation. While no one was...

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Ninja Quits Streaming Indefinitely over “Unplayable” Arc Raiders Cheating Issues
NewsApr 10, 2026

Ninja Quits Streaming Indefinitely over “Unplayable” Arc Raiders Cheating Issues

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins announced an indefinite streaming hiatus, citing that the third‑person shooter Arc Raiders has become "unplayable" due to rampant cheating and stream‑sniping. He said he will only consider playing League of Legends or non‑gaming content until the issue is...

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Barbie Ferreira Reveals Why She’s Not in Euphoria Season 3
NewsApr 10, 2026

Barbie Ferreira Reveals Why She’s Not in Euphoria Season 3

Barbie Ferreira confirmed she will not return for HBO's *Euphoria* Season 3, citing that the Kat character no longer felt authentic after the show's second‑season time jump. Ferreira said the role no longer showcased her abilities and she opted to pursue...

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YouTube Tests New Premium Feature that Automatically Speeds up Videos to Save Viewers Time
NewsApr 9, 2026

YouTube Tests New Premium Feature that Automatically Speeds up Videos to Save Viewers Time

YouTube is piloting an "auto speed" feature that dynamically adjusts playback rates for Premium subscribers, aiming to keep content clear while speeding up longer videos. Users must enable the experiment in Settings under "Try experimental new features". The rollout coincides...

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Metal Gear Solid Movie Gets New Directors After Nearly a Decade in Development Hell
NewsApr 9, 2026

Metal Gear Solid Movie Gets New Directors After Nearly a Decade in Development Hell

Sony has inked a first‑look deal with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, tasking them with helming the long‑awaited Metal Gear Solid film. The duo arrives fresh from the $317 million worldwide success of Final Destination: Bloodlines, which they directed...

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Diablo Immortal X DOOM Collab: Slayers’ Reign Dates, Rewards, and Cosmetics
NewsApr 9, 2026

Diablo Immortal X DOOM Collab: Slayers’ Reign Dates, Rewards, and Cosmetics

Diablo Immortal’s Slayers’ Reign event, running April 16 through May 13, teams up with DOOM: The Dark Ages for a limited‑time crossover. The centerpiece is Slayer’s Bane, a reworked Survivor’s Bane mode that swaps players’ loadouts for six DOOM‑inspired skills and ends with...

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The Boys Fans Slam “Unwatchable” Censorship in India After Unexpected Season 5 Cuts
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Boys Fans Slam “Unwatchable” Censorship in India After Unexpected Season 5 Cuts

Fans in India have condemned Prime Video’s censorship of *The Boys* Season 5, where a line referencing the Christian God was completely bleeped out. The backlash follows earlier cuts, including a graphic sauna scene removed in Season 4, highlighting the country’s strict...

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Pokemon Champions Review: An Unfinished Battle Sim with Huge Potential
NewsApr 8, 2026

Pokemon Champions Review: An Unfinished Battle Sim with Huge Potential

Pokemon Champions launches as a free‑to‑play competitive battling simulator that excels at onboarding casual players, streamlining team‑building mechanics that were once labor‑intensive in the mainline titles. The game offers a modest roster of roughly 200 Pokémon and removes the grind...

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Jailbreak Codes (April 2026)
NewsApr 8, 2026

Jailbreak Codes (April 2026)

Roblox Jailbreak has four active promotional codes as of April 8, 2026, offering cash rewards of 10,000 or 20,000 and two exclusive tire‑sticker cosmetics. Players redeem codes by interacting with any in‑game ATM and confirming the entry. The article also lists expired...

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Fortnite Crew Subscribers Are Losing 200 V-Bucks a Month Starting June
NewsApr 6, 2026

Fortnite Crew Subscribers Are Losing 200 V-Bucks a Month Starting June

Epic Games announced that its Fortnite Crew subscription will reduce the monthly V‑Buck grant from 1,000 to 800 starting June 6, 2026, while keeping the $11.99 price unchanged. The change follows a March price hike on V‑Buck bundles and the...

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You Can Now Order Uber Eats & Grubhub Through Alexa+ Conversation
NewsApr 6, 2026

You Can Now Order Uber Eats & Grubhub Through Alexa+ Conversation

Amazon has launched Alexa+ conversational food ordering, initially supporting Uber Eats and Grubhub on Echo Show 8 and larger devices. The new interface lets users link delivery accounts, browse menus, and modify items in real time through a back‑and‑forth dialogue rather...

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Harry Potter TV Show Casting Crew Watched over 40,000 Auditions Before Losing Count
NewsApr 6, 2026

Harry Potter TV Show Casting Crew Watched over 40,000 Auditions Before Losing Count

HBO’s Harry Potter series underwent an unprecedented casting marathon, with directors Emily Brockmann and Lucy Bevan reviewing over 40,000 audition tapes before they stopped counting. The exhaustive search spanned the UK, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, ultimately selecting Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella...

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God of War Actor Thinks Trilogy Remake Will Bring Back Scenes Cut for over a Decade
NewsApr 6, 2026

God of War Actor Thinks Trilogy Remake Will Bring Back Scenes Cut for over a Decade

Sony’s God of War franchise is preparing a remake of the original Greek trilogy, and original voice actor T.C. Carson hinted the controversial intimacy minigames could return, though he stopped short of confirming. The minigames, which were removed after the...

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