Apple is allergic to nostalgia. In 2008, when the Macintosh was about to turn 25, I mentioned it to Steve Jobs and he instantly shut down the discussion. “If you look backward in this business, you’ll be crushed,” he told me immediately. “You have to look forward.” Now that Apple’s 50th anniversary looms, however, the … Read more
Editor’s Note: This March 16 story has been updated after the San Diego Wave officially announced Catarina Macario’s transfer from Chelsea on Friday. A landmark deal in women’s soccer history is now official. United States forward Catarina Macario will join the San Diego Wave from Chelsea before the end of the NWSL’s transfer window … Read more
Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) BENGALURU: Until June 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried the tag of underachievers — a team that spent 17 previous seasons chasing an elusive trophy. On a muggy night in Ahmedabad, that narrative finally shifted. Built less on individual stardom and more on collective performances, RCB shed … Read more
As players get further into the sprawling Crimson Desert, they’re finding new ways to play around in its gargantuan open world and with the many, many mechanics and systems. One way in which fans have found fun is to play Crimson Desert like it’s a cat sim, with some even honoring the memory of their … Read more
OpenAI is starting to stuff the free version of ChatGPT with ads. So, I spent this week asking ChatGPT 500 questions on the mobile app to get a sense of how these new ads look as they roll out to more users in the US. My questions were loosely based on how OpenAI says people … Read more
NEW YORK — Nobody could’ve predicted the first Citi Field standing ovation of the season would be for Paul Skenes. The new-look Mets lineup pummeled the reigning National League Cy Young award winner, with contributions from fresh and familiar faces alike, in an 11-7 win over the Pirates on a sunny Opening Day in Flushing. … Read more
After falling just short in the 2025 final, Shashank Singh is convinced that Punjab Kings will go one step further this season and lift the Indian Premier League trophy. Punjab Kings had ended a decade-long wait to reach the final last year, only to lose by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a closely … Read more
Disney Lorcana hits that sweet spot of offering a cavalcade of classic characters to collect, as well as being a fun and surprisingly deep TCG, and thanks to Amazon’s Spring Sale, you can save a fair amount of money on some of its sets, too. Whether you’re just starting your journey, learning to play with … Read more
It’s not easy to get an interview with Sam Altman—just ask Adam Bhala Lough, the filmmaker behind the recent documentary Deepfaking Sam Altman. Lough originally planned a feature exploring the potential and perils of AI that would center on a conversation with the OpenAI CEO. But, after having his inquiries ignored for months, he opted … Read more
Thomas Tuchel has issued a blunt “pressure” warning to Cole Palmer, warning the Chelsea superstar that his place in the England starting XI for the World Cup is far from guaranteed. The German coach insists that the playmaker must prove his worth in the international setup following an injury-hit campaign. Tuchel demands more from Chelsea … Read more