Lord Of The Rings IP “Well Ahead Of Business Plan”, Embracer says

Embracer Group has said the Lord of the Rings intellectual property (IP) is performing “well ahead” of the business plan it set out when it bought the franchise in 2022. Money generated by Middle-earth Enterprises grew significantly after “strong” licensing revenue for The Lord of the Rings, Embracer said in its financial report for the… Continue reading Lord Of The Rings IP “Well Ahead Of Business Plan”, Embracer says

Verizon’s 5G Speeds Are About to Get Faster, Ahead of Schedule

Verizon’s 5G network is getting a notable speed boost. On Monday, the wireless carrier announced that it has gained access to C-band spectrum it purchased back in 2021 four months ahead of schedule.  The valuable airwaves, which were previously expected to be fully available to the carrier at the end of the year after becoming… Continue reading Verizon’s 5G Speeds Are About to Get Faster, Ahead of Schedule

The Pokemon Company Really Went Ahead and Made a Plush for Its Most NSFW Pokemon

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Wiglett is finally getting its own plush at Pokémon Center stores, but fans are seeing something else when they look at the official images of the new Pokémon plush. It turns out, the angle at which you take the photo matters a lot: No, it’s not a photoshop — that’s the… Continue reading The Pokemon Company Really Went Ahead and Made a Plush for Its Most NSFW Pokemon

This Pioneering Black Zoologist’s Insights Were a Century Ahead of Their Time | Science

Researchers are rediscovering the forgotten legacy of Charles Henry Turner. Knowable Magazine Our understanding of animal minds is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Just three decades ago, the idea that a broad array of creatures have individual personalities was highly suspect in the eyes of serious animal scientists—as were such seemingly fanciful notions as fish feeling… Continue reading This Pioneering Black Zoologist’s Insights Were a Century Ahead of Their Time | Science

Sharknado Gets Barbie-Inspired Poster Ahead of 10th Anniversary Theatrical Release

Sharknado is heading to theatres for a special two-night cinema event on August 15 and August 16, and – of course – there’s a Barbie-themed poster to mark the occasion. There must be some-fin in the water because, after the staggering success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Sharknado has had a makeover for its 10th-anniversary poster…… Continue reading Sharknado Gets Barbie-Inspired Poster Ahead of 10th Anniversary Theatrical Release

Xbox Begins Testing Game Pass Core Ahead of September Launch

Xbox has begun testing the evolved form of Xbox Live Gold christened Xbox Game Pass Core ahead of its launch in September. According to the company’s latest blog post published on Wednesday, Xbox Insiders, or Live Gold members in the Alpha and Alpha-Skip ahead ring, will be able to preview Game Pass Core, which was… Continue reading Xbox Begins Testing Game Pass Core Ahead of September Launch