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Key And Peele To Reunite For Netflix Animated Movie
Netflix is reuniting hit comedy duo "Key and Peele" for their new stop-motion animated film. Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele will be lending their voices to the titular characters of "Wendell and Wild," a film from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" director Henry Selick. According to Deadline, the film follows two scheming demon brothers who want to earn their way out of hell by going up against their arch enemy.
Ex-Pentagon Official Reveals Navy Video Of Alleged UFO Encounter
A video reportedly showing a Navy aircraft encounter with a UFO has been made public. This comes after the Pentagon acknowledged that it has shelved an initiative aimed at identifying unknown objects in aerospace. The video, titled "Go Fast," was released by To The Stars Academy of Arts and Science, an organization leading to studying UFOs. It was co-founded by former Blink182 musician Tom DeLonge and includes a former head of the now-defunct Pentagon program.
$60 Billion Worth Of Cryptocurrency Value Lost After Google Ad Ban
The cryptocurrency market was once again hit by a massive sell-off shaving $60 billion off in total market caps almost overnight. The drop in value was triggered after Google announced they plan to ban advertising related to digital currencies. The market cap of all cryptocurrencies stood at $372.9 billion on Wednesday. Following the Google announcement, however, the price plunged with the value of all the world's digital coins dropping to $310.4 billion early on Thursday morning.
iPad Pro Could Come With Facial Recognition And Keyless Keyboard
While not yet confirmed, rumor has it that a new iPad Pro will be unveiled at this year's World Wide Developers' Conference. Among the features that this enigmatic tablet has in store is reportedly facial recognition which previously debuted with the iPhone X. Rumors began late last year that Apple is working on a new iPad that incorporates some of the iPhone X's features.
AMC Theaters Holding 31-Hour Marvel Movie Marathon
Marvel fans have a big event to look forward to because AMC Theaters has announced that it will be holding a Marvel Cinematic Universe marathon. This is a great opportunity for new fans to catch up on the state of the MCU before the much-anticipated face-off against the mighty Thanos in "Avengers: Infinity War." News of the upcoming movie marathon came from the AMC Theatres website. However, a company spokesperson said this was a mock-up page that wasn't supposed to go public.
'Super Smash Bros' For Switch In Nintendo's Ticket Into Esports
After Nintendo announced a new "Super Smash Bros" title for the Switch, fans were definitely elated. But while most were excited just to receive a new entry into the franchise, some saw this as an opportunity for the company to break into the world of esports. Nintendo and eSports are just two words one rarely finds in the same sentence. This is mostly due to the fact that the legendary Japanese game company just wasn't interested in the prospect.
'Tokyo Ghoul' Season 3 Character Designs And Promotional Video Released
After years of waiting, "Tokyo Ghoul" Season 3 is almost here. To prove that this is not all a dream Studio Pierrot has unveiled the new character designs for the anime along with a preview featuring its opening theme "Asphyxia." The new season follows protagonist Kaneki Ken who, after the events of the previous season, is now a member of the Commission for Counter Ghoul.
BTS YouTube Red Original Series Tells Story Of Bands Sold-Out World Tour
After weeks of speculation, Korean pop group BTS finally announced their new original series on YouTube Red. Titled "BTS: Burn The Stage," the docu-series will follow the 300-day journey of the band's sold-out world tour, 2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE : THE WINGS TOUR. In a recent press release, the group's management company, Big Hit Entertainment, confirmed that the eight episode docu-series which will air on the subscription service.
Tesla Next-Generation Roadster Spotted At Gigafactory
While most Tesla observers are focused on the Model 3, there is definitely more excitement to be had for the company's next-generation Roadster. The prototype has been undergoing a sort of tour of the company's facilities in the past few months, the most recent of which was the Gigafactory 1 in Nevada. An Instagram user by the name of Stephen Roth shared four photos of the red Roadster in the facility's show area.
Did Ben Affleck Beg To Get Jennifer Garner Back After Their Split?
Ever since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their separation back in 2015, fans have been wanting for the couple to make up. But while the chances are slim at the moment, there was a time when Bennifer almost made a comeback. In a recent report by Us Weekly, Affleck went to great lengths to get Jennifer back after their divorce. As source tells the magazine that Affleck "begged" Garner to come back several times but to no avail. This may come out as the actress being cold.
'Player Unknown's Battlegrounds' Add Emotes, Achievements, And More With Latest Update
"Player Unknown's Battlegrounds" recently released a new update for its PC version. As promised in last week's development roadmap post, the game now has new emotes, Steam achievements, and a friends list. The update was announced on the game's official Twitter page with the patch notes now available on Steam. In addition to a boatload of bug fixes, there are now 12 new emotes, 37 Steam achievements, and an in-game friends list.
Activision Blizzard Acknowledges Battle Royale Success Hinting Possible Game
Activision Blizzard, the publisher behind games such as "Overwatch" and "Destiny" has acknowledged the popularity of the battle royal genre. With almost every developer putting out their own titles to cash in on the craze, could this be a sign of future battle royal titles from the publisher? In a recent meeting with investment firm Oppenheimer, the publisher's financial officer hinted that it was a company quick to follow lucrative trends.
Allianz Global Predicts Bitcoin Being Worthless
Bitcoin is worthless according to Allianz Global Investors, the investment arm of insurance company Allianz. It's not a matter of whether or not the bubble will pop, the firm said, the cryptocurrency's has zero. "In our view, its intrinsic value must be zero," said Stefan Hofrichter, AGI Head of Global Economics and Strategy Stefan Hofrichter, in a recent statement.
'V-Rally 4' Release Date News: Franchise Returns To PC After 16 Year Hiatus
After being shelved for almost 16 years, the "V-Rally" franchise is making a comeback with "V-Rally 4." Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn Racing Games have announced their plan to bring the classic racing franchise with a new title that will be released this year.
'Fortnite' iOS Sign-Ups Now Live
"Fortnite" is set to make its way to Android and iOS devices soon. However, Epic Games is looking to put the game through its paces prior to its official launch and has started accepting sign-ups for an invite-only trial on its website. Both iOS and Android users can sign-up for the trials however, only those with the former will be able to join. This means that only those with an iPhone 6S/SE, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad 2017, iPad Pro, or a newer Apple device with iOS 11.
'Fallout 3' Remake Update: Project Halted Over Fears Of Legal Action
The developers behind the impressive looking "Fallout 3" remake "Capital Wasteland" has halted the project citing potential legal action from Bethesda. This comes two weeks after the development crew Road to Liberty unveiled a pre-alpha gameplay video demonstrating the old game in a new engine.
Tesla Raises Prices For Its Supercharger Stations
Tesla has ensured their customers will never run out of juice through their vast network of supercharger stations. However, setting them up isn't free which is why the company has quietly raised the cost of using them. The average increase for pay-per-use customer ranged between 20 to 40 percent.
Coinbase Release Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator
In a bid to make cryptocurrency more mainstream, Coinbase has released a new calculator that allows its users to keep up with U.S. tax requirements. But while the tool will certainly help many users give their fair share of crypto earnings to the government, not everyone will be able to use it. In a recent blog post, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world announced the integration of the tool on its platform.
'Overwatch' League Player Dropped By Team Over Offensive Meme
Overwatch League team Dallas Fuel has decided to part ways with star player Felix "xQc" Lengyel. This is after the player comes after the player was slammed with allegations of racism for repeatedly posting an "offensive meme." According to Gameindustry, Dallas Fuel and xQc "mutually agreed to part ways" after he received his second suspension from the league.
Elon Musk Admits Tesla And SpaceX Alive 'By The Skin Of Their Teeth'
Despite SpaceX and Tesla being successful tech companies, Elon Musk admits that both are just alive "by the skin of their teeth." At the recent South by South West (SXSW) conference, Musk told the audience that both companies almost went bankrupt in 2008. "I gave both SpaceX and Tesla a probability of less than 10% likely to succeed," he said.
Valve's 'Artifact' Coming To iOS And Android In 2019
"Artifact" just goes to show that Valve is at again with creating new games based on its existing games. Instead of pumping out the much-requested "Half-Life 3" or "Portal 3," gamers will soon be able to enjoy a new game based on Valve's hit MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena), "Dota 2." The game is probably not what fans were expecting but it's definitely a great way for the company to venture into the digital card game genre. Also, it gives "Dota 2" fans a new way to enjoy the game.
'Tomb Raider' Remaster Coming To PC
Great news for retro gaming fans because all three "Tomb Raider" remasters are coming to the PC. The game will be available on Steam and will feature improved graphics, performance, and all new features. Ports of the games' original versions are already available on the platform. However, these are ports running through an emulator resulting in a bunch of performance, resolution and control problems.
Spy Chief Believes US Knows The Risks Involved With North Korea Meeting
A US intelligence director has defended President Donald Trump's decision to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The meeting, aimed at stabilizing the region around the Korean Peninsula, will be the first of its kind and comes after South Korea sent its own envoy to Pyongyang. CIA director Mike Pompeo said that Mr. Trump knows the risks of going to this yet-to-be-arranged meeting.
Tesla Reveals It Paused Model 3 Production In February For Planned Upgrade
Tesla temporarily paused production of its mass market Model 3 in February to facilitate a new upgrade that would improve automation. According to the company, the planned pause was perfectly normal and was common when a manufacturer is ramping up its output. "Our Model 3 production plan includes periods of planned downtime in both Fremont and Gigafactory 1," a spokesperson for the company said.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Patch 1.02 Brings Balance Changes And Bug Fixes
Less than a week after its launch, the second patch for "Warhammer: Vermintide 2" has been released. According to developer Fatshark, the update continues their goal getting the balance right in the game as well as improve the overall player experience. With patch 1.0.2, the development team focused on the troll which has been giving players a hard time. The patch specifically targeted the boss' puke attack as well as its regeneration to make it easier for players to defeat.
Xbox One Update To Add FreeSync Support, Twitter Sharing
A number of new features are coming to the Xbox One this spring. A recent update to the Alpha Insider program is now available for download for insiders who want to enjoy these new features. Unveiled during the first episode of Microsoft's new monthly streaming show Inside Xbox, the updates include support for various hardware as well as better integration with social media. First off is support for variable refresh rate on FreeSync displays for the Xbox One S and Xbox One X.
'Overwatch' League Announces Sanctions For Three Players And One Coach
The "Overwatch" League has meted out sanctions to three players and one coach for a variety of infractions including the use of anti-gay slurs and misuse of social media. The details of their penalties were announced last Friday ranging from fines to suspensions. "It is unacceptable for members of the Overwatch League to use or distribute hateful, racist, or discriminatory speech or memes," the league explained its decision.
'Fortnite' Gets Xbox One Cross-Platform Support
"Fortnite" will soon be getting cross-platform support for the Xbox One allowing cross-play with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android players. Unfortunately, Sony remained stern with its reluctance to allow cross-play with the PlayStation 4 as it previously did with "Rocket League" and "Minecraft." Epic Games announced their partnership with Microsoft in a recent post on their website.
'Sea Of Thieves' Will Send Players On Quest For Real-Life Golden Bananas
After concluding the beta last weekend, "Sea of Thieves" is finally ready to set sail next week. And in the spirit of adventure, Microsoft is looking to promote the game's launch by sending players on a real-life treasure hunt for golden bananas. The details of the quest are still shrouded in mystery although Xbox has already released a teaser video. A promotional website is also up detailing the quests' mechanics and enticing players and their potential pirate crew to join in.
'Bloodborne' Guide: How To Defeat The Shadow Of Yharnam
"Bloodborne" is currently celebrating the Return to Yharnam community event aimed at bringing long term fans into the game. Now, the online world of hunters is buzzing with activity as players take on bosses to earn rich rewards, bosses like the Shadow of Yharnam. The Shadow of Yharnam is arguably one of the deadliest bosses in the game. This is mainly due to the fact that it comes in the form of three enemies.
Tesla Model 3 Build Appalling Despite Positive Owner Reviews Says One Publication
The Tesla Model 3 may be a hit with consumers but professional reviewers aren't too impressed with the new mass market model. In fact, critics are downright appalled by the vehicle's build despite many owners espousing the opposite. As the company approaches 10,000 vehicle milestone, some electric vehicle publications believe a reality check is in order.
'Dark Souls' Is Getting Own Amiibo In Time For Remaster Release
January's Nintendo Direct presentation announced that a "Dark Souls" remaster was coming to the Nintendo Switch. It should only be fitting that this month's presentation follows up with an announcement of a new Amiibo figure designed for the series. Called the Solaire of Astora Amiibo, scanning it into the game allows you to perform the famous "praise the sun" emote.
Bitcoin Needs To Go In Order To Stop Illicit Cryptomining
Shutting down Bitcoin could become an option in the fight against illicit cryptomining. In recent months, governments and corporations found themselves the victims of these activities where hackers hijack their systems to illegally mine cryptocurrencies. Cybersecurity vendors are already hard at work at developing new systems to combat this new threat. However, ZapThink President Jason Bloomberg believes that to put down this new form of cyberattack is to make cryptocurrencies illegal.
'The Division 2' Announced By Ubisoft
Two years to the day since the release of "The Division," Ubisoft has finally announced the game's sequel aptly titled "The Division 2." In a recent livestream, the publisher confirmed earlier leaks of a sequel to the hit action role-playing game. It also revealed that it will also be developed by the same primary studios behind the first game.
'Undertale' Announced For Nintendo Switch
"Undertale," the quirky role-playing game from American indie developer Toby Fox, is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The announcement was made during this month's Nintendo Direct presentation and included Sans and Papyrus cracking a terrible pun, plus some of the game's music. Nintendo has not revealed a release date for the game.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Sides With Donald Trump Over China Tariffs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is siding with Donald Trump saying that China isn't playing fair when it comes to the car trade with the United States. In a series of tweets directed at the president, Musk cited China's 25 percent import duty on American cars which is exponentially higher than the 2.5 percent the US charges for Chinese cars. "Do you think the US & China should have equal & fair rules for cars?
'Black Panther' Passes $1 Billion In Box Office Making Sequel A Sure Thing
"Black Panther" has joined the list of Marvel movies that surpassed the $1 billion threshold. With this achievement, Marvel Studios has finally confirmed that a sequel will indeed happen. The film reached its new milestone 26 days into its release with total earnings now at $1.07 billion. While much of it came from the domestic market, nearly half of the film's earnings came from overseas, bolstered by a strong start in China where the film currently stands at $49 million two days into its release.
'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' Patch Release Date: Update To Be Out This Week
Despite a somewhat successful launch, the highly realistic action role-playing game "Kingdom Come: Deliverance" was released with a fair share of bugs. Having revealed their desire to further polish the game prior to its release, the developers are now hard at work, revealing when the long-awaited Patch 1.3 will arrive. To address the fans' concerns, Warhorse Studios co-founder Daniel Vávra took to Twitter.
Which Video Game Publishers And Developers Were Invited To The White House
President Donald Trump's meeting with the video game industry's representatives is currently underway. The main topic is the inherent violence portrayed in some video games which some lawmakers believe has contributed to a recent string of school shootings perpetrated mostly by teens and young adults. Present at the meeting were people from the Electronic Software Association (ESA) who represent the US video game industry.
'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice' Could Come To Xbox One Soon
The dark fantasy action-adventure title "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" has enjoyed high sales and even higher praises following its release to the PlayStation 4 and PC. Now, Xbox One owners could soon experience the acclaimed title as the game's "time exclusivity" is set to run its course. The first hints of the game's arrival to the Xbox One came from Australia.
Anna Faris Dating News: Friends Approve Of Anna's New Beau Calling Him Stable
If Anna Faris ever wanted a second opinion from her peers with regards to her relationship, she'll probably like what they have to say about her beau, Michael Barrett. Friends of the 41-year-old actress couldn't be happier that she has found love again and are have no qualms about her new flame. "They are a great match," an insider reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly. "All of her friends love him.
North Korea Used VX Gas To Kill Kim Jong Un's Brother Claims US
The US State Department has concluded that North Korea was behind the attack that killed Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to a recent report, the assassins smeared Kim Jong-nam's face with VX nerve agent under orders from his brother's despotic regime. In response to the killing, the State Department has imposed further sanctions on the country this week.
Michael Bay To Direct 'Robopocalypse'
Michael Bay has been picked to helm the film adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson's science fiction novel "Robopocalypse." Bay, who previously directed all the films in the "Transformers" franchise, will take over the directorial role from Steven Spielberg who was originally slated to take on the project but wasn't able to find the time. According to Variety, Bay is currently in talks to reunite with Spielberg to bring the project to life.
Hyundai Directly Challenges Tesla CEO Elon Musk In New Ad
Tesla is the company to beat when it comes to electric vehicles. However, a recent ad by Hyundai took aim not at the heart of the company but rather its head, CEO Elon Musk. At the Geneva Motor Show, the South Korean automaker hoisted a huge sign outside the venue promoting its new subcompact electric sport-utility vehicle. Also included was a feisty line aimed directly at Musk. The ad is definitely provocative, even for an industry as competitive as the electric vehicle manufacturing.
Universal Announces New 'Jurassic World Alive' AR Game
Dinosaurs will soon come to life in the new "Jurassic World Alive" augmented reality game from NBC Universal. The game will feature a gameplay similar to Niantic's "Pokemon GO" and will be released soon to Android and iOS devices. The game will allow players to capture and collect dinosaurs. They can these use them to breed their own creatures using hybrid DNA and pit their collections against other players dinosaurs in battle.
Nickelodeon To Revive 'Blue's Clues'
Get those handy-dandy notebooks ready because "Blue's Clues" will soon be returning to Nickelodeon. One of TV's most famous dogs is set to win over a new generation of kids with all new episodes as well as a new host. According to Entertainment Weekly, the network has ordered 20 new episodes.
'Kevin (Probably) Saves The World' Spoilers: What Role Will Amy Play In Season 2?
"Kevin (Probably) Saves The World" just wrapped up its season finale with Kevin (Jason Ritter) revealing the existence of Yvette (Kimberly Hebert Gregory) to his sister Amy (JoAnna Garcia). In the finale, Yvette realizes that she is losing her powers which meant she and Kevin are going to need some help. At the same time, she allows him to tell his sister Amy about the truth only which, obviously, didn't believe.
New 'Dragon Ball' Smartphone App To Be Revealed
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched a countdown site that is set to reveal a brand-new "Dragon Ball" smartphone app. The app is set to be launched on March 21 with details set to be revealed in a NicoNico Live stream. While information is still scarce, the app already has a Twitter account. Also confirmed is that the game will be a free-to-play release and like most mobile games, it will also come with a microtransaction system.
'Food Wars! Shokugeki No Soma' Season 3 Premiere Date Confirmed For April
The premiere date for the next installment of "Food Wars! Shokugeki No Soma" Season 3 has been announced. After the first part ended with a massive cliffhanger, fans will be more than happy to know that the story will continue this April. Last season saw Yukihira Soma reveal his parentage to Nakiri Azami. This was overheard by Nakiri Erina who finally realizes that Soma's father is the very same chef she idolizes.
HIV Cure News 2018: Scientists Discover How Virus Lurks Inside Cells
Scientists say that they have discovered one of the ways the HIV virus hides inside the cells of its victims. The experts behind the discovery are now working on utilizing their findings in creating a cure that could put a stop to the deadly disease once and for all. The medical community has long been perplexed by how some infected cells can go dormant and evade detection for years. However, new discoveries made University of California, San Francisco researchers finally provide some answers.
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