'We're Talking About Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core' — Naoki Hamaguchi Plans to Unite Final Fantasy VII Spin-Offs in Revelation's Finale
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi opened up on the game’s connection to the Advent Children film, saying that more than one of FF7’s spin-offs are going to tie into the game’s ending.
Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger
An aerial view of the Paramount logo displayed on the water tower at Paramount Studios on Dec. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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Paramount Skydance raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday and reported second-quarter results that showcased the continued strengths of streaming and weaknesses of linear TV.
Snakes aren't simple tubes. Their bodies have five regions—including a short neck
Snakes are seemingly simple in structure: a head attached to a long, unremarkable noodle. They do have some pretty cool features at the front end, with venomous fangs and the ability to stretch their mouths and swallow large prey whole, but their bodies are not just the simple tubes we once thought.
Ariana Grande’s Decision to Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members
Ariana Grande’s decision to issue a statement to People announcing she would “step away from the public eye” after her tour came as a surprise to some members of Sunday in the Park With George, which Grande also withdrew from.
Wisconsin Gov. Candidate Hong Faces Backlash Over ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ Comment—Even From Democrats
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Francesca Hong, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the Wisconsin governor race, sparked a social media firestorm and backlash from some Democrats and right wing critics after she appeared to defend a call she made in 2020 to “cancel Thanksgiving.”
Bill Hader, James Wan, Devon Pritchard, Nick Kroll and Keith Le Goy Join Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit Programming
Variety has announced Emmy-winning producer and actor Bill Hader; producer-director James Wan; producer-actor Nick Kroll; Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard, and Sony Pictures Television chairman Keith Le Goy as headlining speakers for its annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, presented by EY, held in Los Angeles on Sept. 17.
Never put your phone in the refrigerator — here's why - Engadget
Condensation plus electronics are a bad combo.
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Summer heat can put a lot of stress on devices, and one common fix can cause a lot of problems: putting your phone in the fridge. The misguided cooling technique is a common issue when temperatures rise— according to an article by Techspot, phone repair shops in Europe have even seen a steep uptick in customers bringing in fridge-damaged phones. But why is it so dangerous?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's 'Small Potatoes' Stakes Continue to Make It My Favorite MCU Movie Series
With apologies to the excellent and beloved Captain America movies, my favorite character series within the greater MCU is unquestionably Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films. And as the box office results show, I’m clearly not alone. Like seemingly most of the rest of the world, I went to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day at my local movie theater this past weekend. Though I’ve loved all three of the previous Spidey films and expected to enjoy this one, I still couldn’t help but feel a bit less enthusiastic heading into it on account of the same superhero movie fatigue that a lot of my fellow moviegoers seem to be experiencing these days. It just hasn’t been the same since Endgame.
Plugable’s New USB-C Dock Solves Triple-Monitor Headache Without Drivers
The big draw of the Plugable UD-MSTH3 is its flexible HDMI video output. The dock can run in Dual Display Mode, driving up to two 4K displays at a smooth 60Hz refresh rate. In Triple Display Mode, the dock can drive one 4K display at 60Hz, alongside a couple of monitors running at 1080p with a 60Hz refresh rate.
The Innovation ‘Blind Spot’ That Keeps Winners From Winning More
Even the most successful companies can lose their edge if complacency, legacy thinking and organizational inertia prevent them from adapting and innovating. getty
Everyone wants to be a winner. Whether on the soccer field or in business, we all want to be successful. In sports, that typically means getting to hoist a trophy at the end of a season or tournament. In business, “winning” is less winner-take-all, and more about being able to establish yourself as a successful innovator who can grow a thriving business.