Author: News Room
WhatsApp has fiercely defended its status as a free, no-nonsense online messaging app for over a decade, but a new subscription tier is muddying the waters. Meta is rolling out WhatsApp Plus, a paid subscription model, to a limited number of iPhone users using the latest version of the App Store. So, what does WhatsApp Plus actually offer? The list of benefits included as part of the WhatsApp Plus subscription sounds more like a cosmetic buffet than something useful. First, subscribers get 18 accent colors to replace the app’s signature green theme. Then, there are 14 alternative home-screen icons to…
For years, texting between an iPhone and an Android device felt less like a private conversation and more like shouting across a crowded street. Well, that changes on May 11, 2026, as Apple and Google jointly launched end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging. The long-awaited feature is rolling out first in beta with iOS 26.5 (also announced today) and the latest version of Google Messages. Big news: Today, we’re starting to roll out end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users! This cross-industry effort replaces outdated SMS with a more secure & private way to chat, no matter…
Brothers Mattias and Marcus Ottvall and Gustaf Heinerwall worked on Little Nightmares and its sequel for Tarsier Studios, but recently branched off to create an original game with their original studio, Section 9 Interactive.End of Abyss is Section 9’s first game and it combines an impressive collection of inspirations from games like classic Zelda, Metroid, and even Metal Gear Solid. Below, Charlest Harte and I play and gush about the game ahead of its release later this year and show off a brand new boss.End of Abyss – Exclusive Boss Fight Gameplay: Subscribe to Game Informer’s YouTube channel for more episodes…
Westworld is coming back to the big screen! Warner Bros. has tapped screenwriter David Koepp to write a new feature film adaptation of Westworld, the classic 1973 science fiction thriller written and directed by Michael Crichton. A major filmmaker is also reportedly circling the project, though no names have been confirmed yet (via Deadline). For anyone who needs a quick refresher, the original Westworld followed wealthy vacationers at a futuristic theme park populated by lifelike robots, where guests could live out their wildest fantasies. Things went very badly when one of those robots malfunctioned and started hunting guests for real,…
If you have been waiting for a Ghost in the Shell anime that truly captures the essence of the original manga, here’s some good news. Science Saru has officially confirmed that a new Ghost in the Shell anime will premiere on July 7, 2026, with a new trailer dropping alongside the announcement. ◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢ サイエンスSARU制作 TVアニメ『攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL』 キービジュアル第3弾、解禁。◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢◤◢新時代のサイバーパンクアクション、2026年7月7日放送開始。… pic.twitter.com/mCueXeNAyb— 攻殻機動隊【公式】GHOST IN THE SHELL official (@thegitsofficial) May 11, 2026 The series will stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video, with Japan getting early exclusive access. Before the global release, the first two episodes will screen at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival…
Aaron Paul, an actor known for his roles in Breaking Bad, Bojack Horseman, and Westworld, is officially joining the next season of the Fallout series on Prime Video. His role remains undisclosed. The actor recently garnered praise his performance as the lead in the video game Dispatch, a choice-driven superhero workplace comedy.Paul’s casting is notable for two reasons. First, it reunites him with Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, who have been executive producers on both Fallout and Westworld. Second, it marks the Breaking Bad star’s return to the world of live-action video game adaptations; he starred in 2014’s Need For…
I hate scalpers. I especially hate scalpers when they swarm gaming hardware that already has limited availability. They buy it before regular customers and gamers can get a fair shot, and then relist it at cartoonish prices for the people who actually wanted to use it. We’ve seen this issue time and time again, but Valve’s latest move might be the best anti-scalper weapon I’ve seen in a while. Steam’s database now suggests Valve may already have a reservation queue system prepared for the upcoming Steam Machine. The discovery reportedly comes from a recent Steam update spotted by user Pepeizq,…
Every morning, millions of people open Wordle, stare at a blank grid, and spend a few quiet minutes locked in a private battle with the five letters. There is no host narrating your every move, no studio audience gasping when you waste a guess on a word, and absolutely nobody cheering you on. Just you, the word, and the slightly smug satisfaction of getting it right under three attempts. However, The New York Times wants to change that by bringing it to NBC primetime. Wordle is becoming a game show, hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy…
TikTok is officially putting a price on skipping ads. The platform has announced TikTok Ad-Free, a new paid subscription for UK users that removes ads from your feed for £3.99 a month, roughly $5.40. Starting this week, TikTok will begin notifying eligible users about the option via pop-up notifications, rolling it out gradually over the coming months to anyone aged 18 and over. What do you actually get for £3.99 a month on TikTok? Subscribers to TikTok Ad-Free won’t see ads across key areas of the app, including the For You feed. TikTok also promises not to use your data…
Hot off the heels of Nintendo announcing a Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64, now is a good time to revisit the original Nintendo 64 adventure from start to finish. First released in the US on June 30, 1997, to critical acclaim, Star Fox 64 is the second entry in the Star Fox series that sees Fox and his crew battle t defend the Lylat system from the villain Andross. Star Fox 64 is also kind of a reboot of the original Star Fox, and that’s only the beginning of this game’s strange trajectory. It has been remade for the…