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‘NBA 2K20’ update: KB patches for Kobe Bryant tribute are added to Lakers jersey just like in real life

Feb 07, 2020 05:15 am UTC| Technology Sports

Basketball fans around the world are still reeling from the news of Kobe Bryants recent passing. Tributes for the former Los Angeles Lakers star have been held during NBA games as well as through NBA 2K20. One of the...

‘Humankind: ‘ Amplitude’s strategy title will have different victory condition compared to Sid Meier’s ‘Civilization’ series

Feb 07, 2020 01:42 am UTC| Technology

Humankind is an upcoming title developed by Amplitude and with Sega as its publisher. It is a 4X game, a genre of strategy game that stands for eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate, which makes it a competitor of Sid...

Samsung Galaxy S20 release date likely to be announced at the Unpacked event

Feb 06, 2020 15:49 pm UTC| Technology

The Samsung Galaxy S20 release date is expected to be announced during the companys Unpacked event on February 11. But just a week before the big event, Samsung might have accidentally leaked marketing images of its...

‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ gameplay: 2 new PvE dungeons arrive in ‘Harrowstorm’ DLC on Feb. 24 along with Update 25

Feb 06, 2020 10:39 am UTC| Technology

The month of February is going to be huge for avid fans of The Elder Scrolls Online. They have two major things to look forward to, including the Harrowstorm DLC that will arrive with new dungeons. Update 25 is also...

‘One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows’ trailer teases three new playable characters

Feb 05, 2020 14:56 pm UTC| Technology

When the One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows release date arrives later this month, it will become the first console game based on the popular manga and anime series. Despite the launch date just weeks away, Bandai Namco...

‘The Last of Us 2’ release date, gameplay: ‘Sexual content’ in the sequel is confirmed by game’s ESRB rating

Feb 05, 2020 07:17 am UTC| Technology

Video game fans familiar with Naughty Dogs action-adventure video game franchise are unlikely shocked that the sequel has been rated as having themes not appropriate for the younger audience. However, the rating is given...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ release date, gameplay: First-person perspective adjustment options are planned to address motion sickness concerns

Feb 05, 2020 05:58 am UTC| Technology

One of the most asked questions since the announcement of Cyberpunk 2077 was whether or not it would be played on either the first-person or third-person perspective. This was finally answered last year as developer CD...

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Economy

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination

Gold and silver prices climbed on Friday, closing out an exceptionally volatile week in the precious metals market following a historic selloff. The turbulence was sparked by the nomination of former Federal Reserve...

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its key repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, a widely expected decision that reflects confidence in Indias strong economic growth and easing external pressures following a major...

Politics

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

U.S. Lawmakers to Review Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein DOJ Files Starting Monday

Members of the U.S. Congress are expected to gain access to the unredacted version of the Department of Justices files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, according to a report from...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....