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Celebrating 25 Years of Play: Introducing XBOX Gear, New Community Designs, FanFest Tour Dates, and More

25 years ago, XBOX set out to bring players together through the games and worlds they love, and today, that mission is still what drives everything we do. Today, we’re sharing a few more ways we’re celebrating 25 years of play including, the latest XBOX updates, community-create

"It's been a difficult time for console hardware," says Unity CEO, but costs will come down and console games will continue to thrive: "We'll see that with GTA"

The costs to build gaming hardware continue to rise due to ongoing RAM shortages and trade wars showing no sign of slowing down, but it's not all doom and gloom, at least not according to Unity Technologies CEO Matthew Bromberg. Of course, it's worth noting upfront that Bromberg

NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority

With just over two months until the election, polls have settled into a new normal, with no clear frontrunner evident.

International community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC

“Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Today’s conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities,” says India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador

Options traders are betting on the quietest Nvidia earnings reaction in years. It could be an opportunity for AI bulls.

Nvidia’s quarterly earnings announcement has been a major stock-market event ever since the AI boom began in earnest with the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022.

Nearly 500k players showed up for the Wardogs beta: 'The reaction from the FPS community has been insane'

You ever get the feeling that a game is about to make a big splash, but nobody you know is talking about it yet? That's where I've been with Wardogs , the 100-player milsim FPS that I haven't stopped thinking about for weeks . Wardogs has steadily built buzz over the past year, r

This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity

A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that yeast beta-glucan reprogrammed early immune cells in the bone marrow, leading to stronger, longer-lasting cancer-fighting re

Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale

AliExpress’s annual 828 sale is live, and one of the standout deals is from the Flashforge brand. Whether you are looking for high-quality filaments like HS PLA or a 3D printer like the Adventurer 5M , AD5X , or Adventurer 5M Pro , this is a great opportunity to upgrade your setu

Massive natural gas leak in Wisconsin puts community on alert

A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.

Lansing, Michigan, Reduced Shootings. Now Community Groups Are Trying to Keep the Peace.

When Sheri Pruitt’s 17-year-old son, Richard, was shot and fighting for his life in Lansing, Michigan, in August 2014, all her attention was on tending to him. She wasn’t worried about paying the bills or any other day-to-day responsibilities. She was worried about Richard’s surv

Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community

Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

Catalyzing the community: Chemists and Navajo leaders educate on clean water

Many Native American communities in rural areas rely on well water, but the quality and safety of that water can vary significantly. Researchers led by Jani C. Ingram measured levels of heavy metals in well water on tribal lands through a community partnership with the Navajo Nat

Hird has chance to finally deliver true unity Essendon seeks

Singlehood can be an opportunity for personal growth — if you see it that way

New research suggests seeing singlehood as an opportunity for growth can help people embrace new experiences and feel better about being single.

Opinion: I’m a retired doctor. Volunteering at a community clinic gave me an entirely new medical education

“It was only after retiring from mainstream medicine when I fully comprehended the callous limitations of our health care system,” writes Benjamin I. Lee.

Is Netflix (NFLX) a Buying Opportunity After Its Sharp Selloff?

Is Salesforce (CRM) an Undervalued AI Opportunity Despite Slower Growth?

A Remote Indigenous Community Built One of Canada’s Fastest Fiber Networks

In February 2024, a young man lay somewhere on the frozen shore of James Bay, Canada, surrounded by snow and darkness, succumbing to hypothermia. When he failed to get home on time, his frantic mother sent a Facebook message to Elizabeth Kataquapit, then chief of the indigenous c

The EEOC’s mission is opportunity for all, not demographic bean-counting

It would reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, reaffirm equal opportunity for all, and let business get back to work creating value.

India has big opportunity to become global shipbuilding hub, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister virtually presides over the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and two projects of Yantra India Limited

These Stand-On Motorized Wagons Have Created a Fascinating Modding Community

The StepRanger is billed as a micro-truck that goes where pickups can't, and owners are modifying them in some incredibly cool ways. The post These Stand-On Motorized Wagons Have Created a Fascinating Modding Community appeared first on The Drive .

Is bitcoin's price volatility an investing opportunity? How to buy bitcoin.

UGI (UGI) Closed 9.4% Higher on a Reported KKR Bid. Does $42.50 Fully Value Its AI-Power Opportunity?

Animation boosts willingness to adopt airborne disease precautions, study finds

Even as the scientific community has reached a broad consensus that infectious pathogens, such as viruses, can spread through virus-laden aerosols, one fundamental challenge remains: How can scientific evidence be transformed into public understanding—and ultimately into meaningf

From nuisance to new resource: Prickly pear could support fuels, foods and rural growers

Texans often view prickly pear cactus as a nuisance, but researchers with Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking opportunity. Susanne Talcott, Ph.D., a molecular researcher and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology, leads a multidisciplinary team s

The Witcher 4's 2028 release date sparks PS5 physical release concerns, but is there anything CD Projekt Red can do to avoid Sony's decision?

The Witcher 4 's newly communicated 2028 release date is causing concern among its community about whether the game releases physically on a disc or not. Read more

Lunchbox labour is back — here’s how Canada’s new school food program can grow

Canada’s ambitious vision for improving access to school food needs to be bolstered by community collaboration and high-quality research.

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Fixed crash related to KeyValues Fixed Mk.II Botkiller eyes not glowing in the dark (community fix from Whurrhurr) Fixed Halloween

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Fixed crash related to wearables leaking when weapons are dropped (community fix from Sean McGeehan)

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Added smoke effect to the Scrooge McCrocket Fixed prediction error when crouch jumping (community fix from ficool2) Updated the Sn

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Summer 2026! Featuring 6 new community maps: Dryfield, Camp Saxton, Shorelight, Redwood, Premuda, and Mojave Added the Summer 2026

Nightdive's Thief remaster unearths a 'very very out of date version control repository' with 'the wildest things to say about the code'

It's great that the Nightdive's remasters of various classic games give new players a chance to experience them without having to download a fixpack or remap the controls or whatever, but it's also a wonderful opportunity to learn new things about games we already loved. Each rem

In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind

Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited him fo

You Can Now Build a LEGO Millennium Pumpkin Ahead of Halloween

The LEGO community has long enjoyed the process of taking a seemingly normal set and turning it into the iconic Star Wars ship. LEGO has released a total of 12 official versions of the Millennium Falcon over the years, but one fan has taken it even further and created 19 alternat

Group plans one-week PlayStation blackout to protest Sony’s plan to end physical game production — calls for players to turn off their consoles or log out of PS

Sony’s decision to end physical game production by 2028 is facing backlash from the community, with one group announcing a concrete protest. DoesItPlay, a community dedicated to video game preservation, has called for a one-week boycott of PlayStation, asking players to turn off

The No Man's Sky players building utopia at the end of the universe

In the distant reaches of a doomed universe, perpetually 16 minutes from total destruction, something wonderful is happening. Across three galaxies and thousands star systems, a thriving community has formed. This is No Man's Sky 's Galactic Hub Project - part scientific endeavou

'Hoping for a Huge October Surprise, But Not Holding My Breath' — Arc Raiders Players Torn After Embark Delays Future Expeditions Until Early 2027

Embark Studios has announced that all future Arc Raiders Expeditions have been delayed until early 2027 as it aims to "return with major improvements" following community feedback.

Soccer ticket crackdowns and price hikes are excluding traditional fans

The new season of the English Premier League is almost ready to kick off, and with it comes another annual cycle of the national game. Each August brings hope and expectation for supporters, with an opportunity to start anew. But rather than excited anticipation, frustration, ang

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A place for cultural expression, collaboration and community, Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre is a thriving beacon of creativity and unity in Africa's largest refugee settlement. Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre, northern Uganda, is the result of a collaboration led by creative

Can restoring land create jobs? These young entrepreneurs are proving it

From Ecuador to Bangladesh, a new generation of entrepreneurs is turning land restoration into economic opportunity. Whether repurposing agricultural waste, building greenhouses or deploying AI-powered sensors, they are showing, with support from a United Nations-backed initiativ

Haiti ramps up the fight against gangs in the capital, but violence spreads elsewhere

The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives.

‘That Chapter Has Ended’: Olympian Jenny Simpson Says Her Running Career Is Over After Cardiac Arrest

Simpson revealed she was diagnosed with a rare heart condition after her heart stopped during a community mile race. She says recovery is going well.

America’s immigration policy is driving away future AI leaders

Visa restrictions are deterring international AI talent from building companies in the U.S., giving other nations including China an opportunity to catch up.

What’s It Actually Like to Ski at the Yellowstone Club? I Asked the Dirtbags Who Got In Before Taylor and Travis.

Forget the celebrity honeymoon. Non-billionaire skiers who somehow scored an invitation to America's most exclusive ski community spill the tea. The post What’s It Actually Like to Ski at the Yellowstone Club? I Asked the Dirtbags Who Got In Before Taylor and Travis. appeared fir

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.

Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!

Why Meta’s stock could see a 50% rally, thanks to an overlooked AI wild card

An ongoing shortage of compute could provide Meta with the opportunity to sell its capacity for a big premium.

At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s

Indigenous leaders face criminal charges for setting up anti-mining barricades in the Philippines

"This case is just a small part of our struggle compared with what we are fighting for – not only for our community, but also to inspire communities affected by mining."

In Cameroon, before the scroll, there was the dance floor

Every holiday season, young people from Ebolowa in the South of Cameroon, and surrounding villages gather for community dance nights that combine entertainment, socializing, and economic activity.

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Obra Blanca is an essential experience for professionals in the architecture finishes and design products sector, including ceramics, bathroom furniture, faucets, lighting, and more. It offers a unique opportunity to scale projects and achieve new objectives by interacting and co

Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition

At least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? FRANCE 2

What Gen Z-led uprisings across Asia reveal about the strengths and limitations of youth protest

Youth-led protest movements across Asia have exposed underlying anger at corruption and blocked opportunity. But so far, only Nepal has managed to convert that anger into a transfer of governing power.

Why we must stop talking about artificial general intelligence — and instead build ‘pro-worker’ AI

Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02566-6 Rather than racing to replace people, we should build AI tools that amplify human expertise and expand opportunity.

BlackBerry found a second life in car software. Now it’s looking to robotics

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo explains how its QNX car software helped reshape the company — and why it sees robotics as a major growth opportunity.

Sweeping Promises Pick Their Bandcamp Favorites

Deep investment in DIY and punk community informs the Lawrence, Kansas duo's recs. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .

Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave"

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered one of the starkest warnings yet from a Republican to the AI industry, saying data center companies "dug their own grave" and deserve the backlash they're facing after failing to win community support. Why it matters: Abbott is the latest governor

Brutal gang attack on strategic Haiti hillside leaves at least 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed in a gang attack on a hillside community that overlooks routes into Haiti's capital.

Byron Donalds: Kushner ‘just keepings lines of communication open’ with Jeffries meeting

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday said President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in recent weeks to create an opportunity for future discussions. “I think knowing Jared Kushner, I think he’s used to keeping lines of com

Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13B

Hugging Face has reportedly been fielding acquisition offers that would value the company at around $13B. But with the founders' feeling of responsibility to community, doubts arise as to whether a sale will happen.

Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.

Studio Barnes and Ch_studio to convert former KKK building in Texas into arts centre

A team including Studio Barnes and Ch_studio has revealed designs to transform the 1920s building once used by the white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan in Fort Worth, Texas, into a "catalyst for community and restoration". The 35,000-square-foot (3,251 square metre) building

Police seize hundreds of pounds of drugs and make three arrests at Gathering Of The Juggalos

The arrests came following a stakeout where officers worked overtime “to account for the influx of out-of-state visitors bringing illegal drugs into our community” The post Police seize hundreds of pounds of drugs and make three arrests at Gathering Of The Juggalos appeared first

Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’

With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US With its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its quaint cafes and old-school cantinas, as well as the mix of English and Spanish

A roadmap for safeguarding against AI bioweapons

AI-enabled bioweapons are a potentially catastrophic yet manageable risk — if government, the scientific community, the public health sector and leading tech companies can develop appropriate safeguards, a new report argues. Why it matters: The debate over AI and public safety is

Public Comment Periods Don’t Usually Matter Much to the Feds. Duck Hunters Made a Difference Anyway — for Now

Despite an unusually short window of opportunity, sportsmen made it clear they don’t want the government messing with wetland easement rules in the duck factory. For once, federal officials might listen The post Public Comment Periods Don’t Usually Matter Much to the Feds. Duck H

Book Week is not just for big kids—how to engage babies and toddlers at story time

Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers.

Nanoparticle flu vaccine protects against three influenza strains in mice

A new nanoparticle vaccine could one day give patients immunity to the flu with fewer trips to the doctor and without requiring health officials to correctly guess which flu strains will become dominant each year.

Quantum computer microscope is set to significantly improve electron microscopy

Electron microscopes are used wherever particularly small details need to be imaged. But from a strictly physical point of view, every electron in a conventional electron microscope represents a missed opportunity: If all you do is count electrons, any additional quantum informat

Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost

From the frontlines of the deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) shared details on Tuesday of a massive push for community engagement, a day after yet another ambulance attack.

Mandya: Over ₹8 lakh cash found in beggar’s house after her death

Local residents and community leaders reportedly discovered more than 30 bags containing cash and other valuables.

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing, set for border talks with China’s Wang Yi on August 25

The visit comes ahead of next month’s expected trip to India by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the September 12 BRICS Summit, and provides both sides the opportunity to take stock of the relationship

How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought

New research suggests that with high levels of vaccination and immunity from previous infections, COVID antivirals are no longer working as well.

A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan

A transgender man in Pakistan built a mosque hoping it would offer an inclusive space for worship. Instead, he faces harassment from neighbors amid growing attacks on the trans community.

Opinion: The global health aid architecture is collapsing. The faith economy isn’t

“Washington has rediscovered faith as a delivery mechanism. The bigger opportunity is faith as a source of capital,” writes Dr. Alaa Murabit.

Japan's historic yen intervention has ‘turbo-charged’ the carry trade

Japan's historic effort to prop up the yen may have had an unintended consequence: giving investors a better opportunity to put the carry trade back on.

Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel

Asaad al-Shaibani urges Israel to seize 'historic opportunity' for diplomacy.

This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: August 22, 2026 — foundries, supercomputers, China, and how to not overpay on a motherboard

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16% of Pennsylvania teens have considered suicide – but everyday connection may help

New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.

Demountable timber library in Amsterdam is "a living room for the neighbourhood"

Stepped, pastel-pink seating spills out from inside the OBA Next Lab library and community space in Amsterdam, designed by Dutch architecture practices Matter Makers, AWR and BAZ Studio as a public living room. Completed for The Public Library of Amsterdam, or OBA, the 1,175-squa