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Nintendo is losing a Switch cartridge supplier
Nintendo faces a supply challenge as Macronix, a major Switch cartridge memory supplier, phases out ROM production to focus on data center memory, citing robust demand.
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
Microsoft is previewing two new cloud gaming control methods: a Wi-Fi-connected Xbox Nano controller and a phone controller option for smart TVs, designed to reduce input latency.
Optivolt Raises $32M to Build the Brain for Solar Panels of the Future
Optivolt raised $32M in Series A funding to commercialize power electronics embedded directly within solar panels, enabling real-time energy management and improving efficiency in imperfect real-world conditions.
Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings despite a 3% automotive revenue decline, with the stock falling over 3% in extended trading following the announcement.
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Kandi Burruss’ Absence, Plotting That Wedding and Other Burning ‘The Chi’ Finale Questions, Answered by Lena Waithe
The Chi concluded its eight-season run on Paramount+ with a series finale featuring Emmett and Kiesha’s wedding and several character resolutions. Creator Lena Waithe addressed fan questions about casting decisions, character arcs, and narrative choices in the finale episode.
‘Superhero Fatigue Is Real. Spider-Man Fatigue Is Not’: Tom Holland’s ‘Brand New Day’ Could Score One of the Biggest Opening Weekends Ever
Sony and Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is projected to earn $260 million to $280 million in its North American opening weekend, potentially ranking among the largest debuts in cinema history.
Director Mike Leigh likely to retire after his next film due to illness
Director Mike Leigh, 83, indicated his upcoming film Tender Loving Care will likely be his last due to health challenges from myositis, a disease causing chronic muscle inflammation.
Ryan Murphy to Receive Third Annual Norman Lear Award at Variety Showrunners Breakfast
Ryan Murphy will receive the Norman Lear Creative Conscious Award at Variety’s annual Showrunners Breakfast on August 14, recognizing his career of visionary storytelling with social impact.
Emmy Rossum on ‘Furious’ Serial Killer Targeting Jeffrey Epstein-Like Predators: ‘You Don’t Want to Root for Her, And Yet Maybe She’s Got a Point’
Emmy Rossum stars in the Hulu crime thriller “Furious” as an FBI agent hunting a serial killer targeting wealthy predators. The actress discusses the show’s exploration of trauma and violence survivors.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit against Penske Media Corporation over its 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards, alleging fraud and breach of promises regarding voting rights.
Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Britain’s grid operator warns of tight electricity supplies Thursday night as the UK faces its third heatwave this year, with extreme temperatures affecting power generation across Europe.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-related bonds as collateral for loans to commercial banks, a policy taking effect in October that climate advocates view as a significant step.
Affordable Homes, Cooling Centers, and a Faster Grid? Yes, Please
Four companies received funding through the Innovation Incubator program to scale emerging technologies addressing affordable housing, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and heat resilience across U.S. communities.
Natural Gas Down, VPP, DERs, And Grid Modernization Up
Natural gas power plant additions have stalled since early 2025, while wind, solar, and energy storage technologies advance alongside grid modernization initiatives supporting distributed energy resources and virtual power plants.
What Is Cape Cod Doing To Secure Its Energy Independence And Protect Its Natural Resources?
Cape Cod is implementing regional planning strategies through development agreements and ocean management policies to balance growth with protection of its fragile coastal ecosystems and natural resources.
New Solar Cell Design Solves A Problem That’s Plagued Panels for Decades
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a perovskite-organic tandem solar cell that maintains 97 percent efficiency when partially shaded, addressing a longstanding durability problem in solar panel technology.