Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has dissolved the long-standing Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create smaller, flatter teams for faster AI development. This shake-up aims to make the 220,000-person company operate with the agility of a startup, addressing investor concerns after a poor stock quarter and Nadella's acknowledgment of size as a disadvantage.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, linking its outcome to European allies taking greater responsibility for their security. He criticized allies for denying access for potential Iran operations and for prioritizing gender equality and climate change over defense spending.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged NATO allies to lead their own defense, calling for a 'NATO 3.0' that is a 'hard-line military alliance' with real capabilities. The US is investing $1.5 trillion in its defense in 2027, aiming to protect American interests and bolster NATO.
John Beckwith will star as Julian in the upcoming Baywatch TV reboot, set to air on Fox in 2026-2027. The series will feature a new generation of lifeguards, with Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon.
Apple announces a major Siri update at WWDC, promising enhanced AI capabilities including world knowledge and screen understanding. Despite the advancements, questions arise about whether Apple is catching up to competitors like Google, whose Gemini model reportedly powers the new Siri. Users in Europe will face a delayed rollout.
Japan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant amid an energy crisis, but faces a critical shortage of space for spent nuclear fuel. The country lacks a viable plan for permanent disposal, with a remote island being considered, sparking skepticism and concerns.
Ten years after its release, Paul Feig's Ghostbusters reboot is being re-evaluated not as a casualty of "IP wars" and online misogyny, but as a warm, inclusive, and dazzling piece of art. Despite initial vitriol, the film's legacy is shifting towards its positive portrayal of female friendship and its moral message.
Xbox released a Fable gameplay video highlighting the Living Population system with over 1,000 fully voiced NPCs. Player interactions and actions impact NPC perceptions and reactions, influencing reputation and relationships within the game's fantasy world.
Campaigners led by FairSquare are launching a "Reboot FIFA" initiative, calling for an investigation into president Gianni Infantino. A class-action style complaint, to be submitted after the World Cup, alleges breaches of the FIFA code of ethics and seeks reforms in governance, transparency, and accountability.
Letters critique Tony Blair's economic policies, arguing that poverty and inequality, not just the economy, need addressing. Critics point to a lack of action on wealth inequality and the negative long-term impacts of PFI deals.
Microsoft has delayed the Fable reboot to February 2027, citing the need for a dedicated launch moment. A new look at the game will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th, alongside other titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Grand Theft Auto VI.
Fable's reboot, developed by Playground Games, delayed from fall 2026 to February 2027 to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto VI and allow polishing.
Microsoft delays Fable reboot to February 2027 to avoid crowded fall season, promises new look at Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th
Microsoft consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi is leaving after 35 years, announcing his departure in an internal memo. He will work through the next fiscal year, ending June 2027, focusing on Windows reimagining, Microsoft 365 growth, and the One Copilot vision.
A "Baywatch" reboot's production halt on Venice Beach due to unexpected restrictions has ignited a political firestorm in Los Angeles, with mayoral candidates criticizing Mayor Karen Bass's administration and highlighting the city's struggle to retain film productions amid competition and technological shifts.
Google is using its latest Android rollout to position Gemini as the AI layer across phones, Chrome, laptops and cars.
The BBC is reviving the classic TV gameshow Big Break after 24 years, with Stephen Hendry and Paddy McGuinness as co-hosts.
Sega cancels 'Super Game' project after 5 years due to poor performance of free-to-play titles and financial struggles, shifting focus to mainstay IPs and movie adaptations.
Miranda Priestly has lost her fangs in the reboot as weak plot lines make room for superfluous scenes and characters.
A rebooted version of the short-form video app Vine, called Divine, has launched. Backed by Jack Dorsey and built on the Nostr protocol, it emphasizes creativity and human-made content over engagement and AI. Access is currently invite-only.
Divine, a Vine reboot financed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's nonprofit and Other Stuff, has launched on iOS and Android with roughly 500,000 restored Vine videos from nearly 100,000 creators. The app, built on the open social protocol Nostr, aims to revive the six-second looping video format while filtering out AI-generated content using the C2PA standard. Early Vine creators including Lele Pons have returned to the platform.
