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A tech reviewer compiled a list of 10 connected gadgets designed to improve backyard spaces, covering categories like entertainment, lawn maintenance, lighting and security. The recommendations span both novel devices and smart add-ons that make existing outdoor equipment more automated.
United Airlines is testing a new in-app ordering system at nine gates in Newark's Terminal C, letting travelers buy snacks, meals, medicine and travel items for pickup at designated gate shelves. The pilot, run with OTG, covers domestic and international flights and is expected to expand to Houston later this year before a possible wider rollout.
GKids and Fathom Entertainment will screen two separate filmed stage productions of 'Spirited Away' as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 in US theaters. The stage adaptation, originally produced in Japan, dramatizes Hayao Miyazaki's animated classic with live actors and theatrical staging.
A proposed $7.85 million settlement in Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment has won preliminary court approval after being rejected twice, most recently in July 2025 over unclear recovery estimates. The suit accused Sony of monopolizing digital game sales by ending game-specific vouchers that once let PlayStation owners buy titles from rival retailers, forcing them toward the PlayStation Store. Sony denies wrongdoing, and no court has ruled it broke any law, but a final approval hearing is set for Oct. 15.
Netflix is developing a new spinoff of its supernatural drama 'Manifest,' which centers on a fresh group of mysterious arrivals and a new central mystery. The move comes not long after the original series concluded, extending the franchise's universe rather than simply continuing its prior storyline.
A new film called 'Buddy' reimagines a wholesome children's character as a menacing figure, continuing a recurring trend in entertainment where beloved kid-friendly icons are twisted into horror antagonists. The concept taps into nostalgia while subverting it for shock value.
Lego Group reported record revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by a wave of roughly 330 new product releases spanning entertainment tie-ins, sports-themed sets and its traditional core lines. The company credited the breadth of its lineup for appealing to a wide range of customers despite broader economic pressures on household spending.
Nielsen released streaming and viewership figures revealing that audiences have collectively spent an enormous amount of time watching Spider-Man movies. The data underscores the franchise's enduring popularity across multiple film iterations and platforms.