Console prices are rising due to AI-driven demand for semiconductors. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have seen significant price hikes, with the PS6 potentially costing $1,000. Sales have dropped, and cloud gaming may offer an alternative.
Reese Witherspoon produces "Elle," a Prime Video prequel to "Legally Blonde," starring Lexi Minetree as a high school Elle Woods forced to move to 90s Seattle. The series aims for nostalgia but receives a critical review for its depressing aesthetic, bland new characters, and reliance on basic high school tropes, failing to fully capture the original's effervescence.
Donald Trump announced Republicans will hold their first national convention outside a presidential election year in Dallas on September 9-10 to energize voters for the midterm elections. The report also covers World Cup updates, UK defense spending, and other news.
Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, expected to affect sales, consulting, and Xbox division roles. The cuts, potentially impacting less than 2.5% of its workforce, aim to control costs amid AI investments. A voluntary retirement program was also introduced earlier this year.
美國媒體「財經內幕」報導，微軟計劃展開新一波裁員，預計裁減人數不到全球員工總數的2.5%，影響銷售、諮詢及Xbox部門。消息最快可能下週公布。
Boxing Australia faces a crisis with CEO Dinah Glykidis's resignation, following the departures of its Integrity Manager and High-Performance Manager. This comes amid controversy over the continued employment of Jamie Pittman, who admitted to "disgusting" sexual misconduct.
知情人士透露，微軟預計將很快宣佈新一輪裁員，影響銷售、諮詢及Xbox遊戲部門數千個職位。此次裁員規模預計小於去年，不到公司總員工數的2.5%。此舉凸顯微軟在擴大AI投入同時，正努力控制成本，並面臨華爾街壓力。
An abuse survivor feels betrayed after his trial was aborted due to the Christian Brothers' financial issues. A poll shows Australians reject some One Nation policies. Australia's women's cricket team reached the T20 World Cup final.
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 5, its most agentic Sonnet model yet, offering performance close to Opus 4.8 at lower prices. It excels in coding benchmarks and real-world professional tasks, though it consumes more tokens due to an updated tokenizer. The release aims to provide near-Opus intelligence for everyday work and agents, with future Haiku 5 and Opus 5 models anticipated.
As 2026 hits its midpoint, the box office sees "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" surpass $1 billion, while "Project Hail Mary" and horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" also perform strongly. Critics highlight "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and "The Sheep Detectives" for their depth and originality.
Iga Swiatek, the defending Wimbledon champion, was visibly emotional after a challenging first-round victory against Taylor Townsend. Despite a dominant first set, Swiatek struggled in the second before ultimately prevailing in a tense three-set match, highlighting her 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' playing style.
Microsoft, Xbox Game Pass'e yeni oyun eklemek için yaptığı yayıncılık anlaşmalarını geçici olarak durdurdu. Artan maliyetler nedeniyle konsol fiyatlarına zam yapılırken, şirketin oyun stratejisinde belirsizlik hakim.
Google's Gmail Live, announced at I/O, is now in beta testing, allowing users to search their email inboxes using voice commands. This Gemini-powered feature will initially be exclusive to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, replicating Gemini Live's voice chat experience in apps like Gmail, Docs, and Drive.
Avinox and newcomer Gobao unveiled next-generation Motor Gearbox Units (MGUs) with integrated eCVT technology at Eurobike in Frankfurt. These innovative e-bike motors offer automatic, continuous gear adjustments, eliminating traditional derailleurs and cassettes, promising enhanced durability and a smoother riding experience for future e-bikes.
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
Brazil, despite a struggling first half and being 1-0 down against Japan, secured a 2-1 victory in a World Cup knockout match with late goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli after tactical changes by Carlo Ancelotti.
Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly planning mass layoffs in July, following significant financial investments and declining revenue. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union is negotiating for employee protections, calling for transparency and dignity for developers, citing sufficient financial resources within the company.
Jyoti Gulia won India's only gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China, defeating Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the 48kg category. Gulia plans to return to the 51kg category for upcoming championships and Olympic qualifiers.
Rockstar Games'in merakla beklenen oyunu GTA 6'nın PS5 ve Xbox Series X'te 60 FPS performans moduyla gelmesi hedefleniyor. Kaynaklar, geliştirme sürecinin teknik zorluklar içerdiğini ve 60 FPS'in lansmanda olmayabileceğini belirtiyor.
Scotland's national football team is left without a manager after Steve Clarke's unexpected resignation following a disappointing World Cup performance, leaving the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to navigate a sparse coaching talent pool and consider non-Scottish candidates to revamp the team's fortunes.
ABD pazarı verileri, PlayStation ve Xbox konsollarının Mayıs 2026'da önceki yıla göre satış düşüşünü gösterdi. PS5 satışları %58, gelir %43 geriledi. Xbox satış adetleri %12 düştü, ancak gelir %7 yükseldi. Nintendo Switch 2, toplam harcama artışında lider oldu.
Lionel Messi scored a late free-kick as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J match, extending his World Cup records and bringing his tally to 19 goals in the tournament.
Xbox Game Pass, Temmuz ayında kütüphanesine eklenen yeni oyunları duyurdu. Halo: Campaign Evolved, Palworld, Planet Crafter ve daha birçok oyun abonelerle buluşacak.
Agit Kabayel aus Bochum ist nach 94 Jahren der erste deutsche Schwergewichts-Boxweltmeister seit Max Schmeling. Der WBC verlieh ihm den Titel nach dem Rückzug des bisherigen Champions Oleksandr Usyk.
