Korean outlet Money Today, citing tipster Jukan, claims Samsung plans to sell a Galaxy S27 Ultra variant powered by its in-house Exynos 2700 chip in select markets, alongside a Snapdragon version reserved mainly for the US. This would mark the first time since the Galaxy S22 Ultra that the top-tier Ultra model has shipped with an Exynos processor, with the same dual-chip split reportedly extending to the new Galaxy S27 Pro model.
Veteran voice actor Peter Cullen has recorded what is being described as his final performance as Optimus Prime for a new short titled 'Optimus Prime: Awakening.' The short will screen alongside select theatrical showings of 'The Transformers: The Movie.'
Lionel Messi, who this week announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, has for years operated a venture capital fund called Play Time HoldCo, co-founded with Razmig Hovaghimian in October 2022 with an initial target of about $200 million. The fund holds stakes in AI startups including World Labs, Field AI, Fish Audio, Perceptron, Intangible and SuperAnnotate, and Messi separately holds equity in Sorare, KRÜ Esports, and Inter Miami, now valued at $1.45 billion.
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson is developing a concert film after attending a Carnegie Hall performance by singer-songwriter Cameron Winter late in 2025, shortly before winning the Best Director Oscar for One Battle After Another. The project is drawing attention for its lineup of well-known indie music and film figures.
Cooler Master has released the Q300L V3, an updated version of its budget Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX case line first introduced in 2018. The new model is slightly larger than its predecessors, featuring bigger panel perforations for airflow, a reinforced frame, flexible front I/O placement, more room for CPUs and graphics cards, and a bundled 140mm fan. It carries an MSRP of $44.90, though it's currently listed under $40 on Amazon.
Publisher plans to re-release classic Vampire Hunter D novels and pair them with a newly created comic book adaptation. The revival aims to bring the long-running dark fantasy property back to wider audiences through both print reissues and sequential art.