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TikTok reveals Discover List 2026 spotlighting emerging global creators
TikTok has published its Discover List 2026, an annual roundup highlighting 50 creators identified as shaping conversations, trends, and digital communities across the platform. Announced in Riyadh on 26 February…
Disney expands The Little Mermaid universe with Ursula prequel
A new look at Disney’s expanding Little Mermaid universe puts Ariel and Sebastian back under the sea, but the larger focus this year appears to be on Ursula. While Ariel…
Away messages, nudges, and BBM pins: a love letter to the instant messaging era that raised us
Before group chats muted themselves into irrelevance and read receipts sparked passive-aggressive debates, instant messaging was a full-blown event. You didn’t just send a message — you logged in. You…
Pedro Pascal leads The Mandalorian and Grogu into cinemas this May
A new trailer has been released for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, offering a closer look at the franchise’s transition from streaming success to a full theatrical release. The…
One Piece confirms 2026 return date with Elbaph Arc on Crunchyroll
One Piece is set to return in 2026, with new episodes scheduled to stream on Crunchyroll beginning April 5. The comeback marks the start of the long-anticipated Elbaph Arc, a…
KPop Demon Hunters crossed a line the Grammys never had before
KPop Demon Hunters has added another milestone to its already unusual run, this time in the music industry. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the film’s song “Golden” won Best Song Written for…
PUBG MOBILE’s Friend Fest blends in-game events with a global world record attempt
PUBG MOBILE has rolled out its FRIEND FEST event, a hybrid initiative combining in-game activities with offline meetups that runs until February 16. The campaign opened with a coordinated Guinness…
Lego Crocs collaboration launches with maximum confidence and zero restraint
Lego and Crocs have announced a multi-year partnership, a sentence that already feels like the setup to a joke before you even see the product. The opening act of this collaboration is the…
Here’s what was revealed at The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event
The Dragon Ball franchise marked its 40th anniversary with a large-scale event in Japan that outlined the series’ direction for the coming years. Held at Makuhari Messe, the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri…
Q&A with 1Password: designing phishing protection for real human behavior
Following my recent deep-dive review of 1Password’s new phishing protection, I sent a set of focused questions to the team to better understand the decisions behind the feature—why it intervenes…
Star Wars brings Darth Maul back in Shadow Lord animated series
Disney has released the first trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series set to expand one of the franchise’s longest-running antagonists. The project was first announced…
Forza Horizon 6 launches in May with its largest car roster yet
Microsoft has now set a firm date for Forza Horizon 6, confirming during the latest Xbox Developer Direct that the open-world racer will arrive on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series X…
Terminator 2 heads to the tabletop with a new strategy board game planned for 2026
STUDIOCANAL and Cation Arts have announced plans to develop Terminator 2: The Board Game, a tabletop strategy game based on the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, directed by James Cameron. The…
Casio revisits the Upside Down with a new wave of Stranger Things watches
Casio is expanding its catalog of pop culture collaborations with a new set of limited-edition watches tied to Stranger Things, timed to coincide with the release of the show’s fifth…
Dungeons & Dragons enters Fortnite through creator-made islands
Dungeons & Dragons arriving in Fortnite feels less like a surprise and more like a convergence that had been waiting for the right structure. The tabletop role-playing game has maintained…
Glitch World debuts anime concept at Art in Space Dubai
A new anime concept titled “Glitch World” is set to make its first public appearance in Dubai later this month, as Aniline Studio prepares to unveil the project at Art in Space Dubai.…
Sonic isn’t Sega’s only 35-year-old franchise in 2026
As 2026 approaches, much of the attention around Sega’s legacy is naturally focused on Sonic the Hedgehog, which turns 35 this year. The blue mascot has defined the company’s public…
Rumours suggest Capcom could revisit Resident Evil Code: Veronica
Rumours are once again circulating around Capcom’s long-running survival horror series, with Resident Evil Code: Veronica now emerging as a possible candidate for the franchise’s next major remake. While nothing…