Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt shares 4 key lessons from bookstore chain's comeback
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Bookstores might seem old school in the AI era, but Barnes & Noble has staged a fairy-tale comeback under CEO James Daunt.
What time does The Duskbloods network test start in your time zone?
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Updated Aug 21, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT
When The Duskbloods network test begins
Image: FromSoftware/NintendoThe Duskbloods network test will take place between Friday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 23, offering the perfect opportunity for those eager to have a taste of FromSoftware's new game and see what it's all about. There will be five four-hour test sessions throughout the weekend. As this network test will see players from around the world, some sessions will be more suited to your time zone, while others would require you to either wake up early or sleep late.
Cyberleek's still at it: Another GTA 6 leak shows 2 full minutes of high speed driving, surprisingly few crashes
Another day has dawned, and the mutual embarrassment of the games industry and gameplaying public continues: The enigmatic Cyberleek has uploaded yet another short video of leaked GTA 6 gameplay, marking the fourth consecutive day of GTA 6 leak releases. And based on their latest threat, the cryptopeddling leaker intends to keep that streak going.
Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Apparently, hell has frozen over. Walmart on Friday said it will finally accept payments via both Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores, including Walmart and Sam’s Club.
The retail giant says that beginning August 24, it will begin adding Tap to Pay to its payment options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations. It expects the feature to reach all stores and clubs by the end of the year, and will then roll it out to all its fuel stations by the middle of 2027.
Target Is Winning Back Shoppers As Store Traffic Builds And Its Turnaround Takes Hold
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: People walk past the Target store on 42nd Street in Times Square on June 24, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
How will El Niño affect the weather in the UK?
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How one Silicon Valley firm is seizing an opportunity from Premier League soccer's gambling ad clampdown
Premier League clubs are starting the new season without gambling companies on the front of their matchday shirts, as a league-wide restriction takes effect.
The change has forced eight of the league's 20 clubs to find new front-of-shirt partners for the 2026/27 season, putting some of the most valuable advertising real estate in global sports on the market at the same time.
Is ‘It Ends’ the Next Big Gen Z Horror Hit?
Backroads
In a perfect world, Alex Ullom’s feature debut — about an infinite road trip to nowhere — would indeed be the beginning of a long, brilliant career
It was just supposed to be a short drive. That’s all — a quick jaunt from Point A to Point B, a chance to catch up and decompress after a hectic semester. School’s out, and Tyler (Mitchell Cole), a former member of the military, has offered to drive three of his longtime pals — Fisher (Noah Toth), Day (Akira Jackson), and James (Phinehas Yoon) — home from college. Conversations range from meme prompts regarding the deadliness of hawks versus gorillas to summer internships. Everyone thinks James’ first-day-of-new-job outfit is giving “first communion drips” vibes. Everyone wants to know why Tyler broke up with his girlfriend. It’s all very kickin’ back, no big deal, twentysomethings style.
Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch - Engadget
Still a solid smartwatch that does just enough to make up for the price hike.
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RATING : 9 / 10
The Complete Original Heroes TV Series Is on Sale for Just $20 at Amazon, Saving You $125 on All 4 Seasons for a Limited Time Only
All four seasons of the hit sci-fi show Heroes are currently down to $19.99 at Amazon. That's 86% off the standard list price of $144.96, and just under $125 total savings.