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‘eFootball PES 2020’ issues: Konami confirms bugs in several game modes, promises a fix in an upcoming update

Jan 30, 2020 19:04 pm UTC| Technology

One of the first steps in getting video game glitches is when the developer acknowledges the existence of bugs that players experience. While this is not entirely good news, it is still a step in the right direction that...

‘Gods & Monsters’ gameplay: Save the gods, slay the monsters and explore picturesque open-world

Jan 30, 2020 17:56 pm UTC| Technology

Gods Monsters is an upcoming mythical RPG from Ubisoft. Heres whats known so far about the game including its release window. Gods Monsters setting Gods Monsters will be set on the Island of the Blessed. Based on...

‘Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor’ release date, pre-order: Bethesda offers hefty rewards for early purchase; Editions for new, existing players now available

Jan 30, 2020 17:05 pm UTC| Technology

Bethesda Softworks opened 2020 with the announcement of the next chapter for Elder Scrolls Online called Greymoor. Most of the gameplay details and its content have been revealed, and fans can now pre-order and...

Microsoft Surface Neo: Rumored specs and features of the dual-screened device

Jan 30, 2020 16:42 pm UTC| Technology

The Microsoft Surface Neo is probably one of the most interesting gadgets that the company will introduce this year. Its basically a dual-screen laptop thats designed for functionality and versatility. Microsoft Surface...

‘NBA 2K20’ developers, players honor Kobe Bryant; Fans hope to see Mamba back in the Legend Edition cover next year

Jan 30, 2020 08:59 am UTC| Sports Technology

Basketball fans all over the world were shattered by the news of Kobe Bryants death in a helicopter crash on Sunday. The sadness over the tragic loss is also felt throughout the video game industry, especially in the NBA...

‘The Last of Us 2’ pre-order update: Standalone artbook gets a Deluxe Edition to drop after game’s release date

Jan 30, 2020 06:14 am UTC| Technology

Avid fans of the video game franchise can have another item to add to their collection as a new Deluxe Edition of the artbook inspired by The Last of Us 2 is announced. The item can now be pre-ordered; however, it will...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ rumor: Xbox One is the ‘biggest problem’ causing the release date delay, CD Projekt Red weighs in

Jan 30, 2020 06:10 am UTC| Technology

One of the first news to greet video game fans in 2020 is about the delay in the release of Cyberpunk 2077. While developer CD Projekt Red cited the common issues that cause a sudden change in a games launch schedule, a...

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Economy

Russia Stocks End Flat as Energy Shares Support MOEX Index

Russian stocks finished mixed after the close of trading in Moscow on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index ending the session unchanged at 0.00%. Market sentiment remained cautious as gains in select energy and utility...

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

Politics

Australia Mourns Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Victims as Government Orders Security Review

Australia marked a national day of reflection on Sunday to honour the victims of a deadly gun attack that struck a Hanukkah celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach a week earlier, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. The...

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker as “International Piracy”

The Venezuelan government has strongly condemned the seizure of a new oil tanker near its coast, accusing the United States of committing what it described as a serious act of international piracy. In an official statement...

Bangladesh Mourns Slain Youth Leader as Funeral Draws Thousands Amid Political Unrest

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka on Saturday to attend the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a slain youth leader and election candidate whose killing has intensified political unrest ahead of the countrys...

U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters Amid Escalating Blockade Tensions

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, intensifying tensions just days after President Donald Trump announced a total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil shipments...

Google and Apple Warn U.S. Visa Holders to Avoid International Travel Amid Lengthy Embassy Delays

Alphabets Google and Apple have advised certain employees working in the United States on temporary visas to avoid international travel, as visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can now stretch up to 12...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...