French thriller king Bernard Minier says AI could gut publishing, and he’s not wrong

French bestseller Bernard Minier warns AI could mass-produce “good enough” thrillers and wipe out translation jobs, while publishers chase cheaper books.

Samsung’s $3,150 triple-fold phone sold out in 48 hours, and rivals are sweating

Samsung’s $3,150 triple-fold phone sold out in 48 hours, after a limited 150,000-unit run. Apple’s still years behind, and Google’s rushing to catch up.

Mario Won Again: Three Straight Weekends at No. 1, and a Big Box-Office Record to Boot

Mario’s still printing money: three straight weekends at No. 1, plus a big record and milestone that keep theaters, and studios, locked in.

Crimson Desert’s funniest pre-release bug: a giant fish gets stuck on your back like a shield

A Crimson Desert test build reportedly let a giant fish get stuck on a player’s back like a shield, and it won’t come off.

France Is Ditching Windows for Homegrown Linux by 2027, and It’s Not Subtle About Why

France is rolling out two government Linux systems to replace Windows by 2027, citing security, cost, and a blunt desire to escape U.S. tech control.

FromSoftware’s “World Pillars” Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight for 10 Years

FromSoftware keeps hiding the same giant “world pillars” in Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring, and fans think it’s a clue, not decor.