HBO Max is still going ahead with its U.K. launch, despite questions over its future as a standalone platform. “HBO Max will launch in the U.K. & Ireland as planned,” a source tells Variety. HBO Max is set to launch in the U.K. on March 26 with subscription plans ranging from £4.99 to £14.99 per…
The second-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Image: Yue Iris / Unsplash Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch its first pair of smart glasses, along with an AI-powered pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The three devices come with…
One of China’s premium Shanghainese dining chains abruptly shut 10 outlets in the city, becoming the latest casualty of the country’s consumption slump and sparking an outcry from diners just days before the Lunar New Year holidays. Image: Damon Lam / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
The purchase rewrites the domain record books — not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending. Image: Pixabay / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
Ares Management Corp.’s assets under management climbed to a record $622 billion at the end of 2026 as clients bet on private credit and secondary investments. Image: Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels Source: Bloomberg
Picture Tree Intl. has boarded international sales on “Last Call,” a real-time hostage thriller from Tanweer Productions, inspired by true events, and set to launch to international buyers ahead of the European Film Market, including market premiere screenings. The teaser debuts here. Directed by Greek-Egyptian filmmaker Sherif Francis, “Last Call” unfolds on New Year’s Eve…
Introduction Global markets are caught in a tense waiting game. An early flicker of optimism in U.S. stock futures sputtered and faded Wednesday as investors worldwide turned their focus to the Alpine resort of Davos. All ears are tuned to President Donald Trump, whose scheduled address carries the potential to either soothe or inflame recent…
As we move deeper into 2026, the cryptocurrency landscape has undergone a profound transformation. The era of speculative frenzy and infrastructure hype is giving way to a new, more demanding phase: proven utility. The Great Filter: Beyond Incentives to Intrinsic Value The defining narrative for Web3 and decentralized applications (DApps) in 2026 is the shift…
Airlines Cancel More Than 1,500 Flights Ahead of Winter Storm. Here’s What to Know The final days of the year are typically a time for joyous reunions and returns home. This year, a massive winter storm has thrown a wrench into those plans for thousands of travelers. Airlines have preemptively canceled over 1,500 flights, with…
We thought Black Friday and Cyber Monday would bring the lowest prices of the year, but apparently not. Right now, you can snag Apple’s Watch Series 11 in the 42mm configuration with GPS for a new all-time low of $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. That beats the $70 discount we saw…
