3 Key Takeaways: Last-Minute Removals Cap Off June 2025 Rotation Microsoft is removing six games from Xbox Game Pass later today, June 30, marking the second wave of monthly exits. Among the departing titles are SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Dig 2, Journey to the Savage Planet, Arcade Paradise, Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders, and My Friend Peppa…
Key Takeaways Brad Pitt’s high-octane F1: The Movie burned rubber at the global box office this weekend, opening with an impressive $144 million worldwide. The film’s $55.6 million domestic and $88.4 million international totals make it Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date, outperforming prestige titles like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. IGN’s 7/10…
Key Takeaways: Invitational Honors Late HAX$, Sparks Debate Across Smash Community A new tournament is reigniting tension in the Super Smash Bros. Melee scene. Scheduled for September 6–7, The Mana Summit is an invitational event exclusively featuring eight players who were banned from the Melee competitive circuit. The tournament doubles as a memorial for Aziz…
Key Takeaways: Veteran investor Navin Chaddha, managing director of Mayfield, is placing a bold wager on the future of AI in reimagining industries like law, consulting, and accounting. At TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event in Menlo Park, Chaddha outlined how AI “teammates”—not tools—could usher in software-level margins in sectors traditionally defined by human capital. AI as a…
Key Takeaways: Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds is set for a substantial overhaul with Update version 1.020 launching on June 30. Coinciding with Free Title Update 2, the new patch introduces returning monsters Lagiacrus and Seregios, along with sweeping gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and significant buffs to various weapon types. Dual Blades and Sword & Shield…
Key Takeaways: A highly controversial Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament is making waves across the competitive gaming community. Dubbed The Mana Summit, the invitational event will take place on September 6–7 and exclusively feature eight players who were previously banned from the Melee scene. The tournament is both a tribute and a protest — honoring…
Key Takeaways Google Begins Hiring iOS Engineers in India Nearly two years after launching YouTube Create on Android, Google is preparing to bring its mobile video editing app to iOS. According to job listings reviewed by TechCrunch, the tech giant is actively hiring software engineers in Bengaluru to spearhead the iOS development. Originally launched in…
Key Takeaways: Meta is doubling down on AI hiring with eye-popping compensation packages—but not quite to the tune of a $100 million “sign-on bonus,” despite industry rumors. The tech giant has clarified that while it’s spending big to recruit top talent, especially from competitors like OpenAI, reports of massive upfront bonuses have been exaggerated. Bosworth…
Key Takeaways: TikTok is quietly testing a new feature called “bulletin boards”, which allows creators and brands to send one-to-many messages directly to their followers. First reported by TechCrunch and spotted by Threads user Christina Garnett, this feature mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels, offering a direct communication channel with limited interaction from followers. One-Way Messaging for…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the long-awaited Druid class will be joining Diablo Immortal on July 3, 2025. These primal spellcasters will become the ninth playable class in the game, adding a new layer of nature-fueled strategy and shapeshifting action to Sanctuary’s battle against evil. Nature’s Wrath Unleashed In Diablo Immortal, Druids are versatile combatants…