Apple to Invest $1 Billion a Year on Theatrical Film Releases
MacpieA new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple is planning to spend $1 billion a year on theatrical film releases. It aims to screen significant films in thousands of theaters,…
TikTok to Get Banned in France for Use on Smartphones of Civil Servants
The French government is now joining a growing list of nations that are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from smartphones of civil servants over security concerns. France’s Civil Service…
Alleged Renders For the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
A recent leak suggests that Samsung's next-gen foldable may come with a massive cover screen. This will make it much more usable than the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It also…
China’s Online Gaming Regulator Grants Approval to 27 New Video Games
Chinese regulators have granted approval to 27 new video games, the latest sign of a thaw in Beijing's crackdown on the gaming industry. The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA)…
TikTok Gets Banned on Government Devices in New Zealand
New Zealand joins the United States and dozens of other Western countries in banning Chinese-owned TikTok on government devices. The move comes amid security fears that user data from the…
Big Tech Giants Expected to Challenge Digital Markets Act
As regulators push to tighten controls over tech giants, big tech companies are expected to challenge the new Digital Markets Act, which aims to level the playing field. The legislation…
Bandai Namco Invests in Pune-Based Game Studio SuperGaming
Japan's Bandai Namco, the company behind games like Pac-Man and Elden Ring, is making an investment in Pune-based game development studio SuperGaming. The deal is the latest example of the…
UK Set to Announce Ban on TikTok on Government Smartphones
The UK is set to announce a ban on TikTok on government smartphones, joining other Western countries in barring the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. The Cabinet Office said…
Cocaine Bear? Absurdist Premise Points to a Decent Box Office Estimate
After a massive black bear eats a significant amount of cocaine, an oddball gathering of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge in a Georgia forest. Inspired by a true story,…
How To Train Your Dragon Is Getting a Live-Action Adaptation
The How To Train Your Dragon trilogy was an Oscar-nominated series that focused on a young Viking boy named Hiccup who formed a bond with an injured dragon called Toothless.…