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Director Zach Cregner told IGN and streamer Valkyrae that there will be no extended “Cregger cut” of his new Resident Evil film, despite fan petitions to restore jokes removed in editing. The 2026 theatrical release blends horror with comedy, a balance Cregner says was intentional; he described the current version as the “Cregger cut” because it contains jokes he deemed essential. Test audiences had complained the movie was “too funny,” prompting the director to trim some levity [...]

Germany’s three largest automakers—Volkswagen, Mercedes‑Benz and BMW—recorded a 2.9 % drop in combined revenue to roughly €284 billion in the first half of 2024, according to EY analysis cited by dpa. Over the same period, 19 other global car groups grew their revenue by 3.6 % to just under €1.048 trillion, pushing the German firms to 16th, 17th and 19th places in the ranking, while Tesla led with the strongest growth, followed by Suzuki and Geely. Earnings before interest and taxes [...]

Xiaomi announced that its 18 Pro series will be unveiled at an autumn product launch event on September 23, 19:00 China time. The lineup includes the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, which share a common 2nm GAA‑process flagship chipset—identified by analysts as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6—alongside identical camera and display hardware. Both models feature a Leica‑branded dual‑200 MP camera system, with a main sensor and a periscope telephoto sensor, and a new Super Pixel display employing an M11 [...]

HoYoverse unveiled Petit Planet, a new life‑simulation game that transposes the cozy genre onto a miniature, space‑bound world. In the first hour, players claim a tiny planet, gather resources with familiar tools such as a bug net and fishing rod, and decorate a home while interacting with voiced animal characters. The core loop centers on nurturing a mysterious Luca seed into a tree by harvesting magical essence earned from routine tasks. Visuals and mechanics echo Animal Crossing: New [...]

Apple abandoned a dedicated Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Duo after encountering technical issues, opting instead to rely on the existing USB‑C Apple Pencil. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had earlier reported that a smaller, hinge‑mounted stylus was planned, but problems in pre‑production forced the redesign. At the Duo launch Apple announced Pencil compatibility but noted that support would not be available at release because the device was not originally engineered for the USB‑C model. Engineers must create [...]

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has added an AI‑focused panel to its INSPIRE 2026 conference, which runs Dec. 15‑17 at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando. The session, “AI at Scale: Building the Business Case for Hospitality,” brings together Rodney Linville of Nobu Hospitality, Shane O’Flaherty of Microsoft, and Neha Jaitpal of Honeywell, with ILHA President Barak Hirschowitz moderating. Speakers will examine the economics of AI deployment in luxury hotels, covering pilot returns, obstacles, and the [...]

The global 3‑D sensor market, valued at $4.10 billion in 2023, is projected to surge to $22.48 billion by 2032, expanding at a 20.81 % CAGR. Growth is fueled by demand for precise spatial data across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and healthcare. Technologies such as Time‑of‑Flight, structured light, and stereo vision are delivering real‑time depth perception for facial recognition, gesture control, augmented‑reality experiences, autonomous navigation, and robotic quality inspection. AI‑enhanced processing is further sharpening image clarity while reducing power [...]

A documentary titled “Musk,” directed by Oscar‑winning filmmaker Alex Gibson, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to enthusiastic reviews and a multi‑minute standing ovation. The film, which examines Elon Musk’s business practices and public statements, has drawn sharp criticism from Musk, who labeled it a “hit piece” before production began and later attacked it on X, calling it boring and accusing Gibson of assembling a “hit list.” Musk’s legal team, led by attorney Alex Spiro, has issued a cease‑and‑desist [...]