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Google has started rolling out Android 17 to eligible Pixel phones, which brings a refreshed design and a variety of new features and improvements. At the same time, the company is releasing its June Pixel Drop update, which introduces new multitasking tools, AI-powered creative features, improved calling experiences, and additional safety features for Pixel Watch users. Bubbles bring a new way to multitask The biggest addition in this Pixel Drop is Bubbles, a new multitasking feature that lets users keep supported apps floating over other apps on screen. Apps such as Gemini, browsers, and calendars can remain accessible in small…
Modern work culture has people spending most of their day behind screens, and discomfort has slowly become part of the routine. Developers spend hours locked into coding sessions, gamers often stay at their setup far longer than they initially plan, and designers remain seated through continuous creative workflows. As a writer, I know this agonizing rhythm all too well. You get so deeply locked into a groove that you don’t notice your posture deteriorating until you finally look up from the keyboard and your lower back protests. The problem is not about the amount of time spent sitting, but how…
After multiple delays, Shrek is back, and he is bringing the whole family time! DreamWorks has released the first trailer for Shrek 5, and it is exactly as chaotic as you would hope. The film marks the franchise’s return after 17 years since Shrek Forever After in 2010, and it hits theaters on June 30, 2027. The wild moments in the Shrek 5 trailer Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all back as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. The trailer opens with a storybook recap of the original story, before Donkey interrupts to announce it is time for a…
Apple‘s first foldable iPhone is still expected to debut later this year, but the company may already be looking beyond its first attempt. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning a second-generation foldable iPhone for release in 2027, just one year after the original model is expected to arrive. The device is reportedly codenamed V78 and will launch alongside the 20th-anniversary iPhone model. It looks like Apple might be going all in on foldables as a long-term product category rather than a one-off experiment. The Cupertino giant has spent years watching rival smartphone makers refine foldable hardware. Samsung, Google,…
Disney just dropped the first teaser trailer for Hexed, set in a magical world of witches. This animated movie is the studio’s first original non-sequel since Wish in 2023. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature hits theaters on November 25, 2026. If you prefer streaming, Hexed will arrive on Disney+ in early 2027. Hexed cast, plot, and trailer breakdown The trailer introduces Billie, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, an impulsive teenager who has always felt like an outsider. When her bracelet breaks and her fingers suddenly spark with magic, things spiral fast. She accidentally destroys a school bathroom, gets expelled,…
To call Halo: Combat Evolved an important milestone in gaming’s history would be to vastly understate its influence. The seminal console first-person shooter revolutionized the genre, effectively changing the course of gaming history. This year, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that all-important first adventure starring Master Chief, Halo Studios is delivering a remake of that title, Halo: Campaign Evolved. We’re thrilled to reveal the iconic imagery of Chief, Cortana, and other key figures in the first Halo adventure graces the cover of the next issue of Game Informer.Back in May we flew out to Redmond, Washington, home of Halo…
Dek: AI requires responsibility and intention to use well. Here are examples of how automotive retailers are implementing AI effectively and safely. Remember the old Spider-Man quote? The one his Uncle Ben tells him (or his Aunt May in the new movies) about how “with great power comes great responsibility”? If there was ever a time when that was relevant to people in real life, it’s now. AI is one of the most capable technological tools to emerge in decades. Google’s CEO even compared it to the discovery of fire. When you have something this powerful, it comes with great responsibility. You…
Ever since we learned the name of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, fan speculation began running rampant about what the third and final entry of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy would be called. While, thematically, many considered “Reunion” to be a fitting choice, that was disqualified as it was the name of the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII remaster, which arrived in 2022. In early June, we finally learned that the name was Final Fantasy VII Revelation.Oddly enough, while on stage at Summer Game Fest 2026’s live show, director Naoki Hamaguchi focused more on another word that begins with “re.”…
Qualcomm is laying the groundwork for the next generation of XR hardware with two announcements that target both the brains inside future headsets and the tools needed to build them. At Augmented World Expo 2026, the company unveiled Snapdragon Reality Elite, its new flagship XR platform designed for devices running Android XR and other mixed-reality experiences. Qualcomm also introduced Snapdragon START, a new initiative aimed at helping brands bring AI-powered smart glasses and wearable devices to market more quickly. Snapdragon Reality Elite puts AI at the center of XR Replacing Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 at the top of Qualcomm’s XR…
As part of our trip to Halo Studios back in May for our recently announced Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story, I had the chance to sit down and play through all three of the new missions included in the remake package. These missions take place prior to the famous narrative of Halo: Combat Evolved, giving us more insight into Master Chief pre-Cortana, as well as his relationship to Sgt. Johnson. These hands-on impressions are just a part of our in-depth cover story that chronicles the creation of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, as well as the upcoming 25th-anniversary remake, Halo:…