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The week has been building toward something, and you probably feel it in the background of everything you’re doing — a low hum of anticipation that doesn’t quite have a name yet. Uranus and Mars are closing in on each other, stargazer, and they hit exact on Saturday, which means the next two days carry a charge that’s hard to ignore even when you’re actively trying to. Mercury is still retrograde, so the words might not cooperate, but the instincts are in better shape tha

Those who have been worried about Kojima’s upcoming Xbox horror game OD no longer need to fear, as a new report claims that Xbox won’t be cutting the game as part of its controversial “reset.” od will survive third-party Xbox cuts screenshot: Kojima productions It’s been a number of years now since Xbox announced its partnership with Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions for OD, a cryptic new first-person horror game from the legendary game director that seem

Lil Wayne bailed on fans at a Maine concert, and they are understandably livid. According to a new report from TMZ, Weezy was scheduled to perform a headlining show in Bangor at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on June 30. 2Chainz was the opener, and seemingly went on as planned. However, when it came time for Lil Wayne to go on, he was a no-show. Fans were subsequently told that he would not go on. As you can imagine, fans have been very upset, and they’ve been taking to social media

Chances are that your laptop’s built-in webcam isn’t too hot. Even that $4,000 Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max only comes with a 1080p-resolution camera. It’s not bad or blurry, but it’s not nearly as sharp as a 4K web cam. We’re living in the 4K era. When you’re on Zoom, look like it. For at least a short while, you can pick up the Insta360 Link 2 4K webcam for $150 ($50 off its usual price), which is the second generation of the best webcam I’ve used. This

Video game soundtracks are key components of a game that help keep a player engaged and focused, or emotionally connected to the narrative. Some of the most iconic compositions of this modern age came from video games. But unless you’re really into instrumental compositions, you might not recognize their names immediately. However, you might know these mainstream artists who have contributed to video game soundtracks. Florence + The Machine Florence + The Machine contributed se

Summertime is the season for sharing your tunes with every person and creature of the great outdoors. From beach to backyard barbecue to campground to park, make that family of five on vacation, that flock of pigeons, and even the park benches rock out with you to your soundtrack with a deal on the Bose SoundLink Max portable speaker. boom goes the boombox deal (opens in a new window) Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker

These albums were all released in 1996, but they have a timeless sound that brings them up to date. The following albums sound so fresh, you’d never believe they came out 30 years ago. ‘Emperor Tomato Ketchup’ by Stereolab Stereolab’s fourth album, Emperor Tomato Ketchup, was destined to be experimental right from the title. Released in March 1996, the name comes from a controversial 1971 Japanese arthouse film about an empire controlled by children. The album

After pushing the date back a couple of weeks, The Strokes are gearing up for the July 24, 2026, release of their latest album, Reality Awaits. They will also be embarking on a global tour this summer. But founding guitarist Nick Valensi stepped away from the band in May, sharing a brief announcement after fans noticed he was missing from an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The statement said Valensi was taking a “temporary break” from his duties with The Strokes.

It’s been about a year since Limp Bizkit dropped new music, but fans might not have to wait too long for more. In a new interview with Gear4Music, the band’s guitarist, Wes Borland, shared that they have some “ammo” and are working toward recording. “We’re planning on going in [to the studio],” Borland shared, per Metal Injection. “I think we have some time in August that we’re planning on going in and writing. We’ve had writing sessions, and there are

Sony shocked gamers with the announcement that physical disc production is ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles. Now, just a few hours later, a new report suggests that Xbox is planning a similar approach for the next generation of hardware. Report: Project Helix Will Drop The Disc Drive too Screenshot: Microsoft PlayStation has officially confirmed that in response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Sto

They say that history is written by the victors. This used to be true, until the internet came along, and now everything that ever happens (and has ever happened) is up for debate, as billions of losers attempt to relitigate history to fit their own worldview. When we published our timeline of the “hipster music” era last week, we did so to settle various arguments we could see bubbling away online about when the hipster era was, who hipsters were, and what music they listened to. We called i

The 2000s were already unusual as far as some of the music goes. But here we’re just scratching the surface of totally wack hip-hop crossover albums. The following three albums merged rap and hip-hop with rock through features, mash-ups, and all sorts of surprising collaborations. ‘Collision Course’ by Jay-Z and Linkin Park Collision Course is interesting for more than just being a hip-hop crossover album. By its nature as a mash-up, it transcends collaboration.

One of the ugliest creatures on the planet has, unfortunately, been filmed in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time. It’s an incredible scientific achievement and a landmark moment for marine biology. But it also means we’ve gotten a good, high-definition look at the goblin shark’s face. According to a new study published in the Journal of Fish Biology, researchers captured footage of two live goblin sharks swimming in the deep Pacific Ocean. One was found near Jar

Out of all the dating trends I’ve covered—which is a lot—goblintimacy is one of my favorites. This dating approach only poses one request: show up as the most honest and unfiltered version of yourself. What Is Goblintimacy? Simply put, goblintimacy means dating as your authentic self, even if that means looking like a disorganized, scatterbrained goblin. “Goblintimacy derives from the term ‘goblin mode,’ which is a form of unapologetic self-expression that encourages the rejection

Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is a sight to behold. It doesn’t make sense. How can the Earth produce something so geometrically consistent, with its series of hexagonal pillars matting the landscape, when everything else seems so random? It’s so incredible that it even has its own mythology: an Irish giant with the extremely cool name of Finn McCool built it as a bridge across the sea so he could fight a Scottish giant named Benandonner. Hell yeah. Unfortunate

Halo Studios has unveiled the Halo: Campaign Evolved achievement and trophy list over a month early and one of them is sure to have players spooked. Mix Master achievement rewards no-death remix run screenshot: Halo studios Part of Xbox’s 25-year celebration next to Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day, and Fable, which recently slid to early next year, Halo: Campaign Evolved is Xbox’s big summer splash coming next month, on July 28. It recently appeared at Xbox’s show

One of the craziest huge discounts I’ve seen so far in the lead up to Amazon Prime Day 2026, which starts on June 23, is this deal on a Blink Video Doorbell and Outdoor 4 security camera bundle for $115, down from $360. That’s not a $115 discount; that’s the final sale price, making this deal 68% off. eyes on your whole yard (opens in a new window) Blink Video Doorbell and Security Camera Kit (opens

Kiva’s Camino gummies are one of those edibles I trust almost too much. That’s not because every single Camino gummy is my favorite. It’s because Kiva has spent years making edibles that feel consistent, precise, and very clear about what they’re trying to do. If a Camino tin says “Chill,” “Sleep,” “Excite,” or “Uplift,” I usually believe there was some actual thought behind that word and not just a marketing intern point

This month—June 2026—marks the 13th anniversary of Black Sabbath’s final album, 13. To celebrate the album’s momentous birthday, I had a chance to ask bassist Geezer Butler a couple of questions about it, and he certainly did not hold back. After discussing his instrument of choice, Fender’s iconic Precision Bass, I mentioned 13. I wondered if, at the time, they expected it to be the band’s final album. “When we started it, we didn’t really look at it as a final

Patrick Apostol, the older half-brother of Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings, has been convicted of murder. According to a report from Whiskey Riff, Apostol was previously charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Denver guitarist Zackary Smith. The musician’s body had been found outside Apostol’s home on September 10, 2020. Following an investigation, Apostol was arrested and charged with Smith’s death in 2023. Now, it’s been revealed that