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Actor Jesse Eisenberg revealed in a Variety interview that he occasionally tests artificial‑intelligence tools to confirm they still lack writing quality. He described his approach as a paranoid check, noting that AI remains inadequate for creative tasks. Eisenberg highlighted the enduring value of human creativity and traditional storytelling, citing ancient Greek plays and live theater as enduring forms. He expressed concern about future livelihoods for artists as AI advances, while his next film, The Debut, releases December 11, 2026. [...]

In Godzilla Minus Zero, released November 6, the iconic kaiju King Ghidorah returns to challenge Godzilla, reaffirming its extraterrestrial origins. The film revisits Ghidorah’s storied history—from its 1964 debut as a meteor‑borne monster to its repeated subjugation by alien forces—while showcasing the creature’s three‑headed, twin‑tailed design. Parallel to the cinematic saga, astronomers named a vast 1.3‑billion‑light‑year supercluster after the beast, the King Ghidorah Supercluster, discovered in 2022 by the Subaru Telescope.

Blizzard announced on November 7 that World of Warcraft: Forever, launched on November 4, set a new record for the MMO franchise by achieving the highest peak concurrent player count ever for a WoW launch. The company also highlighted that the release attracted the most new players in fifteen years, indicating a strong influx of both returning veterans and first‑time participants. Executive producer Holly Longdale praised the community for “making history” and thanked players for their support. While Blizzard has [...]

Apple reported a $2.7 billion tax saving in 2026 by routing roughly $50 billion of profits through Singapore, surpassing the $2.6 billion saved via Ireland. The company’s annual disclosure, aligned with U.S. reporting rules, shows it paid $27 billion in corporate taxes, versus a projected $33 billion if taxed at the U.S. federal rate. Singapore’s incentives enabled Apple to keep more earnings in its accounts, highlighting the firm’s ongoing strategy to minimize global tax exposure.

Global plug‑in vehicle registrations rose 3% YoY in September to roughly 2.16 million units, nearly matching the all‑time high of 2.17 million set last December. Battery‑electric sales surged 8% YoY, reaching a record 1.54 million, while plug‑in hybrids fell 9%, dragging overall plug‑in growth to a modest 4% YTD. BEVs captured 23% of September’s market, lifting the 2026 cumulative EV share to 25% (BEVs 18%, PHEVs 7%). Tesla’s Model Y led with 165 000 units, a 17% YoY gain, followed by the [...]

Nvidia’s board announced an independent investigation after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese spy operation. The probe follows Huang’s admission of an affair with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive, and claims that Alice was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia. Huang apologized for his personal misconduct and pledged cooperation. The board stated no evidence of national‑security or corporate secrets being compromised and affirmed confidence in Huang’s leadership. [...]

The Phasmophobia community raised over $230,000 (≈£173,000) for the American Heart Association during the Ghost Hunts for Hearts charity drive, more than doubling the $100,000 collected last year. Kinetic Games announced the final total on 6 November after the event ran from 26 October to 2 November, with more than 500 streamers participating—the largest creator fundraiser ever for Heart Liive. The studio set an initial $200,000 target; once surpassed, an animated AHA Advocate ID Card and badge were unlocked as Twitch [...]

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 15 on November 13, 2026, aiming to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage on the same mission. If successful, it would be the first time all components of an orbital rocket return intact, a milestone Musk says is essential for multiplanetary life. The flight will deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, orbit for 22 hours, then execute a de‑orbit burn, belly‑flop reentry, flip, and final landing burn for a tower catch. [...]