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Who's in Women's Final Four? Updated March Madness bracket, NCAA Tournament schedule

The Final Four is starting to take shape in the Women's NCAA Tournament. See who has advanced to Phoenix from the original 68-team March Madness bracket.

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Mar 29 • 3:10 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro: Latest Leak Signals Major Design Update

When Apple releases the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this fall, it looks like there will be an eye-catching change coming.

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Mar 29 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
NCAA tournament live updates, scores: Follow UConn vs. Notre Dame, Michigan vs. Tennessee as March Madness continues Sunday
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Mar 29 • 2:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Cowboys’ George Pickens gets intriguing contract update

What's next for Pickens?

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Mar 29 • 1:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles jersey number updates: Riq Woolen, Hollywood Brown, and more

Very important #JerseyNumberAnalytics news!

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Mar 29 • 1:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Georgia State Senate candidate to resume campaigning after life-threatening health event

Georgia Senate candidate Lanny Thomas shared an update on his condition and plans to continue campaigning on Sunday.

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Mar 29 • 1:34 PM EDT • Health • newschannel9.com
Galaxy S25 users brace an important month ahead

April is on the verge, and Galaxy S25 users awaiting the One UI 8.5 update brace for an important month ahead. Samsung seems to have a different plan for the owners of its last year’s flagship lineup, which already feels frustrating. It’s all about the One UI 8.5 update. Galaxy S25 users want One UI […]

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Mar 29 • 1:31 PM EDT • Technology • sammyfans.com
'No Kings' protests live updates: More than 8 million turned out across all 50 states, organizers say

More than 8 million people turned out at over 3,300 No Kings protests across all 50 states on Saturday, organizers said, calling it the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history. Bruce Springst...

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Mar 29 • 11:10 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Science Central unveils new planetarium

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Mar 29 • 10:50 AM EDT • Science • insideindianabusiness.com
Maycee Barber's team gives health update after scary UFC Seattle loss

Maycee Barber's team says she is doing well and will "be back soon" after a brutal UFC Seattle loss.

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Mar 29 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues

If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.

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Mar 29 • 8:33 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
State bill aims to expand access to mental health evaluations. Will it help?

Measure would broaden access to court-ordered assessments and reach people who advocates say are slipping through the cracks

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • sandiegouniontribune.com
FULL SHOW: Inside INdiana Business 3/29/26

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • insideindianabusiness.com
Hingham Schools Eye Business Curriculum Expansion as Class Size Concerns Mount

HINGHAM - March 23, 2026 - The Hingham School Committee moved to modernize its high school offerings Monday night, reviewing a comprehensive plan to expand the “small but mighty” Business Department while simultaneously grappling with data that places Hingham as an outlier in elementary class sizes. Director of Social Studies Andy Hoey presented a two-year program review that highlighted the department’s success in community partnerships but warned that high student demand is testing current staffing limits. Meanwhile, committee Chair Jen Benham presented independent research showing Hingham is the only benchmark district with second-grade classes hitting a 25-student cap, sparking a directive for the Policy Subcommittee to review class-size standards. Editors note: South Shore News is going paid in April, subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a story. Reach out for group or organizational pricing. Subscribe The Full Story The meeting opened with a look into the future of Hingham High School’s (HHS) curriculum. Andy Hoey, who oversees the Business Department, presented the first formal program review for the department since 2009. [15:09] Hoey characterized the department as a vital elective hub that currently serves between 14% and 27% of the HHS student body in any given year. [31:31] “We are very proud of our business department here at Hingham High School... while we’re very proud of it, we are always striving to make improvements and enhancements.” [15:55] — Andy Hoey, Director of Social Studies A key highlight of the presentation was the announcement of a new AP Business with Personal Finance course launching next year, pending enrollment. [20:08] The review team found that while the program is “well-aligned” to national standards, it remains a high-school-only offering. Hoey outlined an action plan to explore “vertical articulation,” potentially introducing business or financial literacy units at the middle school level to fill a “gap” identified between fifth and eighth grade. [41:48] However, the department faces “smoke and mirrors” regarding student GPA, according to Hoey. Currently, most business courses are “unleveled” and do not count toward a student’s GPA, which survey data suggests may deter some students from enrolling. [28:15] The committee discussed the possibility of offering Honors or College Prep (CP) credit for advanced courses, such as investing or marketing, to better reflect their academic rigor. [38:27] The discussion took a sharp turn toward elementary education during an enrollment update. Superintendent Dr. Katie Roberts noted a net gain of four students mid-year, but it was Jen Benham’s “rabbit hole” data analysis that caught the committee’s attention. [50:35] Benham researched 13 benchmark towns—representing 34 elementary schools—and found that Hingham was the only district with a second-grade section reaching 25 students this year. [51:36] Benham’s findings suggested that while many districts lack formal class-size policies, Hingham’s current cap of 25 for second grade may be too high. “I think if we could at least have 23 at a cap for grade two,” Benham suggested, noting the importance of that grade level for literacy development. [53:09], [54:55] Dr. Roberts cautioned that smaller classes require more staff, which is a significant hurdle following a budget season where nine general education positions were cut across the district. [55:56] The committee also finalized the 2025 Town Report, which was updated to be more “student-centered” and highlight staff early in the document. [11:12] Additionally, a series of food service policies were approved to align with Massachusetts’ universal free school meal mandate, including new protocols for meal modifications due to allergies or religious needs. [59:23] Share Why It Matters The meeting underscored a tension between Hingham’s desire to offer elite, specialized programming and the foundational pressure of class sizes. The expansion of the Business Department—including potential Microsoft certifications and AP courses—aims to prepare students for a “real world” where credit scores and financial literacy are paramount. [46:20] However, the revelation that Hingham’s second-grade classes are larger than those in all neighboring benchmark towns suggests a potential strain on early education that could impact long-term student performance if not addressed by the Policy Subcommittee. Official Minutes & Data Key Motions & Votes Motion: To approve the Hingham Public Schools 2025 Town Report. [13:16] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:13:28]) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for summer counselor work regarding course placement. [57:33] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([57:50]) Motion: To approve Policy EFBA (School Food and Nutrition/Meal Modifications). [01:00:32] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:00:44]) Motion: To approve Policy EFC (Universal Free School Meals). [01:00:54] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:01:07]) Public Comment No members of the public spoke during the meeting or via the remote link. [01:02:30] What’s Next The Policy Subcommittee will take up the review of elementary class-size caps over the next year to determine if the Grade 2 limit should be lowered from 25 to 23. [52:18] The Business Department will monitor enrollment for the new AP Business course and continue exploring dual-enrollment partnerships with Quincy College. [38:13] Source Video: Harbor Media South Shore News is a reader-supported publication. 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Mar 29 • 7:03 AM EDT • Business • southshore.news
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Oliver Bearman health update after monster 50G Japanese GP crash

Oliver Bearman was taken to the medical centre following a huge crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Mar 29 • 2:51 AM EDT • Health • racingnews365.com
How The Story Is Shifting For Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT) After Analyst Target Cuts

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Alliance Entertainment Holding by $2, while the stated fair value estimate of $9.0 remains effectively unchanged. This shift is being framed as a recalibration of risk and earnings reliability, with bulls viewing it as fine tuning and bears treating it as a signal to be more cautious. As you read on, you will see how to interpret these updates and track the evolving story around the stock. Stay updated as the Fair Value for Alliance Entertainment...

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Mar 28 • 7:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
NCAA tournament live updates, scores: Follow No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 9 Iowa, No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 4 Oklahoma; Michigan, Texas women advance to Elite 8
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Mar 28 • 6:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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S.F. progressives worry about Jackie Fielder’s health emergency

As of Saturday,, Fielder had not resigned from her office representing District 9. An aide said they would provide “updates as they become available.”

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Mar 28 • 3:36 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
USMNT vs. Belgium score: Live updates as Christian Pulisic, Kevin de Bruyne face off in pre-World Cup match

Saturday's friendly against Belgium is the second-to-last match before USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup roster

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Mar 28 • 2:09 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Nancy Guthrie Update: Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Kidnapping Charge

The 22-year-old PCSD employee has since been fired.

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Mar 28 • 10:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • gjsentinel.com
Nancy Guthrie Update: Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Kidnapping Charge

The 22-year-old PCSD employee has since been fired.

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Mar 28 • 10:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • kten.com
Nancy Guthrie Update: Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Kidnapping Charge

The 22-year-old PCSD employee has since been fired.

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Mar 28 • 10:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • laconiadailysun.com
Galaxy S26 Ultra display issues get Samsung’s attention, fix rolling out soon

It seems consumer reports have finally caught Samsung’s attention, with the representatives promising that a fix for Galaxy S26 Ultra display issues will be rolling out soon. A Galaxy S26 Ultra owner submitted a bug report through the official means. In a recent development, the user AnthonyHershko received an update from Samsung, promising that fixes […]

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Mar 28 • 7:43 AM EDT • Technology • sammyfans.com
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Live updates on the best deals

Get real-time updates on the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026. We found record-low prices on Apple MacBooks, DJI drones, Kindles, Sony XM6 headphones, and more.

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Mar 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Kim Kardashian's New Energy Drink Promises No Jitters. Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Kim Kardashian has released a new "healthy" energy drink called Update, which contains paraxanthine instead of caffeine. We asked experts about paraxanthine vs. caffeine in Update and how it stacks up against traditional energy drinks.

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Mar 28 • 2:46 AM EDT • Health • healthline.com
Tiger Woods car accident live updates: PGA Tour legend arrested for DUI, released from jail after rollover crash near home in Jupiter Island, FL
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Mar 27 • 11:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SF: Update: Mission District Supervisor Jackie Fielder Suffering 'Health Crisis'

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who has represented the city's Mission District since January 2025, is suffering from an "acute personal health crisis," an aide said Friday.

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Mar 27 • 8:06 PM EDT • Health • sfgate.com
Steph Curry Injury Update Emerges After 23 Missed Games

The Golden State Warriors have been without Steph Curry since Jan. 30.

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Mar 27 • 7:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sweet 16 live updates, scores: No. 1 Duke takes on No. 5 St. John's; UConn, Notre Dame advance with both NCAA tournaments back in full swing
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Mar 27 • 7:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Gives Injury Update on Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown should be back before we know it

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Mar 27 • 6:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Joe Musgrove has begun throwing again

Padres injury update - Opening Weekend

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Mar 27 • 6:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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5+ Things to Know About the Siri Chatbot Coming in iOS 27

We're less than three months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on Siri updates, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. There's a full chatbot version of Siri in the works, which will change the way that we use Apple's personal assistant. Siri will be more like Claude or ChatGPT, marking a major improvement in how Siri works and what it can do.

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Mar 27 • 6:13 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple to Launch These 15+ New Products Later This Year

March has been an incredibly busy month for Apple, with the company unveiling more than 10 new products and accessories. We said hello to the MacBook Neo at the start of the month, and we bid farewell to the Mac Pro at the end of it. Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to launch later this year, once the more personalized version of Siri arrives.

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Mar 27 • 5:03 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Gemini redesigning glow on Android, rolls out free Personal Intelligence & Memory

Google has a few other Gemini app updates, starting with Personal Intelligence seeing wide US availability.

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Mar 27 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Sony to hike PS5 prices by $100 as AI and Iran war push up memory chip costs

Updated prices of PlayStation 5 consoles to go into effect on 2 April as electronics makers face rising cost pressures

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Mar 27 • 3:08 PM EDT • Technology • theguardian.com
KNIGHTS SPORTS UPDATE: Check out sporting events on campus from March 27 to April 3 (with audio/video)

Weekly events listing spotlights of Knights athletics

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Mar 27 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • sdcitytimes.com
Macomb city officials break down proposed sports complex, residents voice concerns

A crowd of about 100 people gathered at Thursday evening's economic development update.

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Mar 27 • 1:20 PM EDT • Sports • wgem.com
NBA news, live updates: League proposes new anti-tanking ideas; Friday's playoff scenarios
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Mar 27 • 1:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NCAA tournament Sweet 16 live updates, scores: Men's and women's March Madness back in full swing
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Mar 27 • 12:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mixed Sidney Crosby injury update emerges amid Penguins’ playoff push

Sidney Crosby’s injury update has left the Pittsburgh Penguins with mixed emotions during a crucial playoff push. The captain exited Thursday’s NHL game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body issue, and the team quickly ruled him out for the…

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Mar 27 • 11:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rumor: Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and new Star Fox game coming this year, no 3D Mario until 2027

Insider NateTheHate has provided an update on a variety of Nintendo projects, including rumors about Zelda remake, a new Star Fox game, and the lack of a 3D Mario in 2026. This comes from a new podcast published today. It’s claimed that Star Fox will be making a return on Nintendo Switch 2 this summer. Apparently it’ll be a classic...

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Mar 27 • 11:04 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
One UI 8.5 brings major Linux Terminal upgrades to Galaxy devices

New updates to the full Linux Terminal experience on Galaxy devices have been added with One UI 8.5, a report indicates.

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Mar 27 • 10:42 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
Apple Now Sending Critical Security Alerts to iPhones Running iOS 17 and Earlier

Apple has begun pushing Lock Screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS, warning users of active web-based attacks. The alerts, which appear as a "Critical Software" notification from the Settings app, warn that Apple "is aware of attacks targeting out-of-date iOS software, including the version on your iPhone," and urge users to install a critical update to protect their device.

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Mar 27 • 10:21 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Lakers Fans Upset Over Luka Doncic Update on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers fans are not happy about the latest Luka Doncic update.

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Mar 27 • 10:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LifeNet Health Wins "Best Randomized Controlled Trial" Award for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study

/PRNewswire/ -- LifeNet Health, a global leader in regenerative medicine, has received the Best Randomized Controlled Trial Award at the 2026 CAMPs Awards for...

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Mar 27 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
iOS 26.4 is Here: 12 Settings to Change for Better Battery and Privacy

Master the new iOS 26.4 update with these 12 essential setting changes. From optimizing Liquid Glass UI to enabling Adaptive Power Mode.

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Mar 27 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • geeky-gadgets.com
No One UI 8.5 in April? Galaxy S25 update roadmap takes unexpected turn

It turns out that Samsung has no plans to roll out the Galaxy S25 family’s One UI 8.5 update in April. This isn’t an official confirmation or a leak, but a fact supported by evidence, suggesting a delay in the major update rollout. Samsung enthusiast Alfaturk discovered a potential April 2026 security update for the […]

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Mar 27 • 8:28 AM EDT • Technology • sammyfans.com
Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements

​Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which includes 29 changes, such as Smart App Control and Display improvements.

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Mar 27 • 5:20 AM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
New Resident Evil Requiem patch adds highly-anticipated photo mode feature

The powers that be at Capcom have released an update for Resident Evil Requiem, which along with other fixes and such also adds photo mode.

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Mar 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Latest Escape from Tarkov Update Makes The Game 'Easier'

Battlestate Games has released the 1.0.4.0 update in Escape from Tarkov, and in many ways, it makes the game much easier.

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Mar 27 • 4:19 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
MLB Opening Day scores, live updates: Mariners face Guardians after Dodgers win, Paul Skenes falters vs. Mets
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Mar 26 • 11:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: New Caledonia faces Jamaica as DR Congo awaits winner
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Mar 26 • 11:14 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Resident Evil Requiem Adds Photo Mode In New Game Update For Switch 2

Smile!

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Mar 26 • 10:45 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
Resident Evil Requiem 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes - Photo Mode and more

Capcom has released a new version 1.2.0 update for Resident Evil Requiem, and the patch notes are right here.

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Mar 26 • 10:30 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Google Translate Gets Gemini AI for Smarter Translations and Real-Time Headphone Translation

Google is improving its translation features with Gemini integration, adding AI in search and the Google Translate app. Users can expect smarter and more natural text translations, with improvements to phrases with nuanced meanings. Idioms, local expressions, and slang will be translated with Gemini for improved accuracy, and Gemini will parse context instead of giving a literal word-for-word translation.

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Mar 26 • 7:47 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
NCAA tournament Sweet 16 live updates, scores: No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue, No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Iowa and more
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Mar 26 • 7:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Kosovo, Denmark among teams advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
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Mar 26 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Denmark, Sweden among those advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
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Mar 26 • 6:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Windows 11 KB5079391 out with features, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)

Windows 11 KB5079391 is available as an optional update, and there are several notable improvements. One change that stands out is support for 1000 Hz refresh rate monitors; another is the ability to turn Smart App Control (SAC) on or off without reinstalling the OS. Microsoft has also posted direct download links for KB5079391 offline […]

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Mar 26 • 6:35 PM EDT • Technology • windowslatest.com
MLB Opening Day scores, live updates: Paul Skenes falters in loss to Mets; Tarik Skubal faces Padres
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Mar 26 • 5:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple Discontinues Mac Pro

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and will soon be removing the machine from its website, reports 9to5Mac. Apple does not plan to design a new version of the Mac Pro, and no new model will be coming in the future. The Mac Pro was last updated in 2023, which was when Apple added an M2 Ultra Apple silicon chip, but the chassis has not been refreshed since 2019.

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Mar 26 • 5:04 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Multitasking ‘Bubbles’ now live in Android 17 Beta 3 update

It might be unfair to say that Android 17 Beta 3’s Bubbles are a new feature, but the premise has...

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Mar 26 • 4:43 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google rolling out Android 17 Beta 3 for Pixel

Just under three weeks after the last release, Google is rolling out Android 17 Beta 3 for Pixel devices. This update features...

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Mar 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Apple Plans to Open Up Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27 Update

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. plans to open Siri to outside artificial intelligence assistants, a major move aimed at bolstering the iPhone as an AI platform.The company is preparing to make the change as part of a Siri overhaul in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system update, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The assistant can already tap into ChatGPT through a partnership with OpenAI, but Apple will now allow competing services to do the same.The changes are part of an attempt to tu

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Mar 26 • 2:24 PM EDT • Technology • finance.yahoo.com
Apple Plans to Open Up Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27 Update

Apple Inc. plans to open Siri to outside artificial intelligence assistants, a major move aimed at bolstering the iPhone as an AI platform.

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Mar 26 • 2:06 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
iOS 26.4 just made Apple Creator Studio even better, here’s what’s new

iOS 26.4 is here, and among its many changes, the update expands Apple Creator Studio by introducing exclusive new Freeform features.

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Mar 26 • 1:48 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Xbox’s latest games showcase had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey

A nice lineup.

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Mar 26 • 1:42 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Paramount prepares an RTO mandate for fully remote employees

Remote workers at Paramount Skydance may soon need to decide whether to hire a moving company or update their résumés.

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Mar 26 • 11:25 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Samsung’s next big update, One UI 8.5, is now in beta on these older Galaxy devices

Samsung has officially expanded its One UI 8.5 beta to a bunch of new Galaxy devices, while also bringing new versions to others.

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Mar 26 • 10:25 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Trump holds Cabinet meeting while Congress remains at an impasse over DHS funding deal

President Donald Trump will hold the 11th Cabinet meeting of his second term, the White House said. Follow for live news updates.

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Mar 26 • 9:31 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

WhatsApp shared multiple quality of life updates coming to its messaging platform starting today.

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Mar 26 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Good Morning, Nashville! Talking Immigration Data Politics at Vanderbilt University

After a busy day on Capitol Hill yesterday, I landed in Nashville, Tennessee, last night for an exciting two days on campus at Vanderbilt University. Carwil Bjork-James, an anthropologist whose creative use of database construction to support critical scholarship resonates strongly with my own work, generously invited me to give a talk today about the politics of immigration data and to join a Wikipedia edit-a-thon tomorrow on the topic of immigrant detention. I encourage you to check out Carwil’s database project “Ultimate Consequences” about political deaths in Bolivia after 1982, and his book The Sovereign Street: Making Revolution in Urban Bolivia. My talk today is titled “Untangling the Messy Politics of Immigrant Detention Data.” I’ll focus on how immigrant detention data (not just detention centers themselves) become sites of controversy—from the collection and classification choices that shape what we can know, to the strategic withholding and distortion of data for political ends. Drawing on research spanning multiple administrations, I’ll trace how current data controversies in the second Trump administration connect to long-standing tensions in how we measure, interpret, and communicate about immigration. My goal is to move beyond simple partisan narratives and offer a practical guide for anyone working with immigration data to explore both the pitfalls to avoid and the creative opportunities for more transparent, rigorous public communication about immigration realities. If you are on campus, please stop by. Tomorrow I will join Carwil and Vanderbilt students for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon to edit and update Wikipedia entries related to immigrant detention with the latest robust information and data. This event is designed to orient participants into how to edit on Wikipedia, provide them with data-driven starter templates on detention facilities, and allow each person to produce an initial article on one element of the network of ICE facilities or one death in custody this year. The workshop is also a demonstration of how to use open data sources to build public knowledge—something I am deeply passionate about. Thank you to Vanderbilt University, the Spatial Histories series, and Carwil for hosting me. I would love to be a part of conversations and workshops related to immigration data on your campus. Students are really eager these days to have informed, critical, and data-driven explorations of our current immigration system. Reach out anytime if you want to discuss the possibility of bringing me to your campus. Subscribe

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Connecticut Science Center Launch an Innovation Lab to Advance STEM Education Across Connecticut

/PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Connecticut Science Center announced the launch of an Innovation Lab, presented by Boehringer, a...

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Mar 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
Samsung opens One UI 8.5 beta program for Galaxy S24

Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the Galaxy S24 series. Here are the changes the update brings.

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Mar 26 • 5:33 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
iOS 26.4—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.4, along with a warning to update your iPhone now, because it contains a whopping 37 fixes. Here's what you need to know.

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Mar 26 • 3:42 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, NBA commissioner Adam Silver address Giannis' health, tanking

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided a health update on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and whether the team is tanking or not on March 25, 2026.

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Mar 25 • 9:23 PM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
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Apple blocks App Store updates for Mac app replacing Launchpad

Apple is blocking App Store updates to AppGrid for resembling Launchpad, a feature the company recently discontinued. Here are the details.

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Mar 25 • 9:06 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
tvOS 26.4 Adds These New Features to Your Apple TV

Apple this week released tvOS 26.4, and the software update includes a handful of new features and changes for the Apple TV. tvOS 26.4 is compatible with all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models released since 2015. To update your Apple TV, open the Settings app on the device, navigate to System → Software Updates, and select Update Software. Below, we have recapped what is new in tvOS 26.4.

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Mar 25 • 6:33 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Matt Campbell gives positive health update on entire Penn State roster

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell says that every player on the roster is on track to be healthy by the start of fall camp.

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Mar 25 • 6:31 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Live updates: Celtics, Thunder facing off in potential Finals preview

The Celtics hope to bounce back as they host the reigning champion Thunder in a potential NBA Finals preview. Follow our live blog for updates.

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Mar 25 • 5:50 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsboston.com
Washtenaw County measles outbreak rises to 7 cases, health officials say

A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County has increased to seven confirmed cases, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department in an update.

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Mar 25 • 4:55 PM EDT • Health • wwmt.com
Brenmiller Energy Issues Business Update Highlighting Commercial Breakthrough, First TES Revenue and BNRG360 Growth Strategy

Delivered flagship Tempo project, Brenmiller's first commercial-scale boiler replacement deployment, marking a major operational milestone in the Company's transition toward commercializationRecognized first revenue from a TES system sale, validating Brenmiller's ability to convert project execution into reported revenueEntering 2026 with previously disclosed projected 2026 revenue of approximately $1.7 million tied to Tempo execution milestones, which management believes reflects the beginning.

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Mar 25 • 4:10 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Precigen Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates

Precigen transitioned to a commercial stage company with the US approval of PAPZIMEOS™ (zopapogene imadenovec-drba), the first-and-only FDA-approved treatment...

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March Madness 2026: Our experts reset their NCAA Tournament brackets with updated picks heading into Sweet 16

If your bracket is busted, you are not alone, so here's what our experts would do if given a chance to reset their predictions

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NFL news, free agency updates: 'Tush push' is back for the 2026 season, won't go up for vote at owners' meetings
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Onward and upward!

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Mar 25 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow Charger Indicator for MacBooks

macOS Tahoe 26.4 includes a new slow charger indicator that tells MacBook users when their charging setup isn't delivering full power. As described in an updated Apple support document, a "Slow Charger" label now appears in orange text in the battery status menu and above the Battery Level graph in Battery settings. The indicator is accompanied by an info button for more details.

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Mar 25 • 7:31 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iOS 26.4—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.4, along with a warning to update your iPhone now, because it contains a whopping 37 fixes. Here's what you need to know.

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Mar 25 • 6:49 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Patriots announce updated jersey numbers for signings, returnees

Every player on the Patriots’ roster has now been assigned a number.

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Mar 25 • 5:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE : Patch Notes 1.15.0

Through our maintenance update on March 25, 2026, we made the following changes. New features, System Adjustments, Adjustments to Area Control Battle, Battle Style Adjustments, Bug fixes... We hope you continue enjoying MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE.

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Mar 25 • 5:37 AM EDT • Technology • en.bandainamcoent.eu
They gave her business a lifeline, then froze all her money

A murky corner of the financial world is now the fastest-growing source of funding for small businesses. One state, Connecticut, had given these lenders unusual power. That may be about to change.

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Mar 25 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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New Galaxy S26 update that brings AirDrop expands globally

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S26 series outside of South Korea. It brings AirDrop to the new phones.

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Mar 25 • 4:47 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
ICYMI: Pokémon Champions Is Getting A Free Update For Switch 2

It will be available at launch

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Mar 24 • 10:55 PM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
8 new emojis arrive in Apple iOS 26.4 update for iPhone users

Along with eight new emojis, the latest Apple iPhone and iPad software update includes new Apple Music features such as AI-generated playlists.

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Mar 24 • 9:36 PM EDT • Technology • usatoday.com
Instagram and Facebook are pushing deeper into shopping and ads

Meta unveiled a slew of new shopping and advertising updates to woo brands and creators. Influencers can soon earn a commission from affiliate links.

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Mar 24 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Google TV's new Gemini features keep fans updated on sports teams and more

Three Gemini-powered features are coming to your Google TV. This includes visual responses, deep dives, and sports briefs.

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Mar 24 • 3:12 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS, macOS 26.4 with a long list of medium-size tweaks

The 26.4 updates are more significant than the last few updates have been.

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Mar 24 • 3:06 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox

Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]

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'SNL' alum calls out cast members who break into laughter during sketches: 'It doesn't work'

Former 'Weekend Update' anchor Kevin Nealon isn't a fan of 'SNL' cast members breaking during sketches.

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Apple releases new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more

Apple debuted new software updates today for old iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions, including iOS 18.7.7 and more.

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