Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass was supposed to be the shining ray of light for gamers who wanted value: an all-you-can-eat buffet of both triple-A and indie titles, including unlimited streaming, for a low monthly price. Then the “low” part of that equation started going away, culminating in a staggering 50 percent price increase in October 2025.
Reversing course — sort of — mere months…
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On April 18 the Arbitrum Security Council and SEAL 911 froze 30,766 ETH after Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge was exploited by the Lazarus Group, which used falsely minted rsETH as Aave collateral to borrow WETH, creating systemic bad debt; $71M recovered, $220M…
Photographer and conservationist Jon McCormack: "Earth Day is a time to reflect, notice and pause"
April 22, 2026
Earth Day takes place on April 22 this year, and is a show of support for environmental conservation and protection – a reminder of the responsibility that humankind has to safeguard the planet for future generations. (For more information about the day, and how to get…
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your work to photography competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition.
Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives…
Every photographer should try abstract photography – it teaches you camera skills like no other genre
April 22, 2026
Abstract photography may not be everyone’s first choice – but it can make anyone a better photographer. And that comes down to three simple reasons.
As a genre, abstract photography is incredibly dynamic. It offers endless opportunities to experiment, push creative…
The first all-electric Mercedes C-Class is “as smooth as an S-Class” and can drive over 473 miles on a single charge. It’s also bringing a sleek new style, more power, and a tech-oriented interior with a massive digital screen. Here’s our first look at the new…
Electric boats have been steadily gaining traction, but a new pilot project in Norway is making a pretty compelling case that they could do more than just clean up waterways – they might actually replace expensive infrastructure projects altogether.
Norwegian company Hyke has just wrapped up a 14-month real-world test of its F-15 electric passenger ferry in the city of Fredrikstad, and the…
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
According to the IEA’s newly released 2026 Global Energy Review, overall energy demand rose 1.3%…
Scrapped The Super Mario Bros. Movie Ending Revealed
April 22, 2026
Nintendo originally planned to include more cameos in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, including a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Freshly-discovered storyboards from the development of Nintendo’s 2023 blockbuster show how an earlier version of its…
Crimson Desert Kliff Motion Capture Actor Comments
April 22, 2026
Most who have played Crimson Desert will be aware of the discussion around main character Kliff and his lack of personality. The gruff Greymane is a man of few words; ‘Alright,’ which he responds with to even the most dramatic of lines of dialogue from other characters, has become a meme within the community.
But Kliff’s empty personality is just a part of Crimson Desert’s overall story…
