Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Launches Tomorrow — Here Are the Patch Notes

Ubisoft has announced an update for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will land tomorrow, August 4.

Update 1.0.6 will become available to download on PC and consoles from 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK time, and weigh in at 15.2GB on Xbox Series X/S, 5.03GB on PlayStation 5, or 1.8GB on Steam.

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Avengers: Doomsday's Chances of Releasing Via IMAX Just Got More Likely

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: Aug 3, 2026 4:24pm UTC

An Avengers: Doomsday IMAX release doesn't seem totally out of the question anymore.

Earlier today, it was announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be hitting IMAX screens in North America later this week. This came as a bit of a surprise to fans, as the film wasn't marketed for the format and instead opted to use other premium large format screens such as ScreenX, 4DX, and Dolby. However, Brand New Day was shot with IMAX in mind and certain sequences were filmed for the format's aspect ratio, according to director Destin Daniel Cretton.

#Nature isn't one-size-fits-all, study finds

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People often talk about "getting out into nature" as if all green spaces offer the same experience.

But a new University of Michigan study suggests that's far from the case. Whether you're strolling through a city park or hiking deep in a national forest can shape not only what you do, but also how you feel, who you spend time with and how you remember the experience.

Zac Brown Band Celebrates Concert Milestone by Giving Away Free Cruises to Entire Stadium

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The country group surprised 37,000 audience members at Boston’s Fenway Park with a trip on Margaritaville at Sea in honor of 15 consecutive sold-out shows

Zac Brown Band channelled Oprah Winfrey on Sunday night as the group surprised all 37,000 audience members at their Fenway Park concert in Boston with trips aboard the cruise ship Margaritaville at Sea.

CBS Bets Tony Dokoupil’s ‘Big Question’ Segment Makes Sizable Difference in Evening-News Battle

Tony Dokoupil’s job hinges on breaking news. He has recently been taking precious seconds to try and knit some of it together.

On a recent Friday night, the “CBS Evening News” anchor stopped the rat-a-tat-tat delivery of headlines for which his program and similar ones are known, just to reflect. He delivered a short monologue focused on the ramped-up construction of data centers across the U.S. Dokoupil simply wanted an answer to the following: “In an election year where Americans are mostly divided on the issues, why are so many united around opposition” to the new facilities?

Pokémon Go's LEGO Store Promotion is Now Live — Here's Where to Find a Location Near You

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: Aug 3, 2026 3:40pm UTC

Pokémon Go's LEGO collaboration is now live, bringing exclusive in-game rewards if you stop by a participating store — so, here's where to find one.

Interior designers share 5 of the best and 3 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home

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Designers said there are some smart ways — and riskier ways — to utilize extra space in a home.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Now Beaten Avengers: Endgame to The Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend in History

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: Aug 3, 2026 6:35pm UTC

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered Avengers: Endgame's domestic opening weekend box office record.

Early estimates reported that Brand New Day had made $355 million domestically, just $2 million shy of Avengers: Endgame's record. However, doubt began to creep in from analysts last night as rumblings suggested Brand New Day may have opened even bigger than first believed. And, today, that appears to be true as Sony has confirmed to Variety that Brand New Day made $360 million domestically this past weekend, beating Endgame's record.

The Hollywood Reporter and Sportico Launch ‘THR’s Game Recognize Game’ Video Series

The Hollywood Reporter and Sportico are bringing star power and athletic excellence together in a new video franchise: THR’s Game Recognize Game.

Launching Aug. 26 in tandem with THR and Sportico’s “The Sports Issue,” the multi-episode series pairs acclaimed Hollywood talent with one of the sports superstars they most admire for a candid conversation at the intersection of fame, achievement and cultural influence. The debut installment unites Oscar winner Mahershala Ali with NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, followed by a second episode pairing Off Campus sensation Belmont Cameli with NHL phenom Macklin Celebrini. Additional high-profile pairings are set to drop this fall.