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The iPhone 17 Pro is a Portable Gaming Powerhouse

Hands-on with the iPhone 17 Pro, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' on Switch 2, Magic: the Gathering - Lorwyn Eclipsed and more.

10+ big video games you might have missed in 2025

Before 2026 truly gets underway, catch up on all the stellar video games you may have missed at the end of 2025.

Here’s Some Last-Minute Xmas 2025 Gaming and Tech Gift Ideas

If you're in need of some last-minute stocking stuffers, here are a handful of Xmas 2025 gaming and tech gift ideas.

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ Reinvents a Classic Formula

Does 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' make you want to catch em' all.

Apple AirPods Pro 3: Third Time’s the Charm

How the AirPods Pro 3 could be Apple's best effort yet, plus 'Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2', 'Ghost of Yotei' and more.

Megan Moroney Says Women in Music Shouldn’t Feel ‘Competition for Oxygen’

Megan Moroney, the breakout country star, says women in music shouldn't feel "competition for oxygen.

Inside Port Noise, Australasia’s Best Little Music Festival

Rolling Stone meets the co-founders of Lyttelton's beloved independent music festival Port Noise.

Culture

Brendan Carr Defends FCC After Colbert Outrage, But Confirms FCC Is Investigating ‘The View’

After Colbert claimed CBS lawyers blocked 'The Late Show' from airing a James Talaric interview, FCC's Brendan Carr downplayed the outrage.

G Flip Takes on Famous Rock Anthem for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Australian star G Flip has provided the official anthem for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 starting next month.

Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte Joins Toto: ‘Can’t Wait to Get into Those Tunes’

Thirsty Merc frontman Rai Thistlethwayte has joined legendary US rock band Toto as their new keyboardist and backing vocalist.

Paramount+ Recruits G Flip for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Anthem

Paramount+ has teamed up with G Flip to deliver the official anthem for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

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UFC Fighter Sean Strickland Goes on Sexist, Homophobic Tirade About Bad Bunny and Ronda Rousey During Paramount+ Media Day: ‘No One Gives a F— About Women’s Sports’

UFC fighter Sean Strickland went on a sexist, homophobic tirade during Paramount’s Media Day event this week.

Global

Brendan Carr Confirms FCC Has Begun ‘Enforcement Proceedings’ Against ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Equal Time Issues

FCC's Brendan Carr confirmed the commission has started 'enforcement proceedings' against 'The View' for alleged equal time rule violations.

Stan Scores Record-Breaking Number for ‘MAFS: After the Dinner Party’: ‘Pretty Much Broke the Internet’

Stan experienced temporary technical issues on its platform on Wednesday night, and the local streamer says there's a good reason for that.

Global

Sony Joins Studio Protest Against ‘Egregious’ Seedance 2.0 Infringement, Citing ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ AI Clips

Sony has joined in the studios' protest against infringement on Seedance 2.

Toto Has a New Keyboardist: Thirsty Merc Frontman Rai Thistlethwayte

Aussie musician Rai Thistlethwayte will join Toto on keys and backing vocals for their North American tour.

New Music

PRESIDENT Return With Brooding New Single ‘Angel Wings’

UK collective PRESIDENT unveil brooding new single 'Angel Wings', their first 2026 release and Atlantic Records debut.

Yungblud’s ‘Idols’ Era Continues With Second Instalment, ‘Idols II’

“This is it.

‘They Are Songs of Defiance and Dismay’: U2 Release Surprise EP ‘Days of Ash’

The unexpected record is politically charged, with Bono and co.

Iron Maiden Turn Tour Show Into Weekend Festival

The festival will feature 'Maiden World', which includes a stage with live bands who boast connections to Iron Maiden, a museum, and more.

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