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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'But that's just awful': xQc accuses Kai Cenat of intentionally ignoring Adin Ross
Image via: Twitch On July 13, a brief snippet from Felix 'xQc' Lengyel's stream exploded in popularity after being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @AdinReports. In the clip, xQc provided what many are labeling his 'raw reaction' to rumors that Kai Cenat was deliberately avoiding Adin Ross. His words were blunt: "But that's just awful, man. I don't, well, Adin, I don't know how you deal with that s**t. I'm not going to lie. I wouldn't be able to deal with that. I hate that." It didn't take long for the video to catch fire, with fans parsing every word and tone for secret significance. Was this an off-hand remark, or was xQc covertly picking a side? A History of Silent Friction? The incident wasn't limited to a single clip. xQc responded to a fan comment about his relationship with Kai Cenat during his July 14 livestream. The streamer admitted that he and Kai weren't tight like they used to be, bluntly stating 'Kai doesn't f**k with him.' While no particular events were cited, xQc's comment does confirm what numerous fans had been gossiping for months. An unsaid rift could be forming between two of Twitch and Kick's most significant streamers. Is There a Cold War Between Top Streamers? Adin Ross, a divisive but powerful force in his own right, has been largely silent about this one, although his supporters are stoking the plot that Kai has been publicly 'ghosting' him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Deliberate or miscommunication, the internet has already taken sides. For his part, xQc's surprise response moves him nearer Adin in this equation, even if inadvertently. His emotional candor has attracted commendation from some and cynicism from others, particularly those supporting Kai Cenat's silence. The Breakfast Club GOES OFF on Adin Ross WHILE Pressing Neon for Dissing Kai Cenat's Mom & More What This Drama Says About Streamer Culture In the high-stakes, high-visibility world of livestreaming, silence is even louder. The episode encapsulates a more general trend of how private friendships between artists are becoming public pablum, frequently controlled by what remains unmentioned. Kai Cenat hasn't replied. If history is any guide, these pressures are likely to reemerge in increasingly public and theatrical manners. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2025
Google Chrome and Apple's Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant's ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities. However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we've compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today. This includes browsers leveraging AI, open-source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and 'mindful browsers'—a new term that refers to browsers designed to enhance user well-being. Perplexity is the most recent startup in the space to launch an AI-powered web browser. Called Comet, the company's new product acts as a chatbot-based search engine, and can perform actions like summarizing emails, browsing web pages, and performing tasks such as sending calendar invites. It's currently only available to users with Perplexity's $200/month Max plan, but there's also a waitlist where people can sign up. The Browser Company, the startup behind the Arc browser, recently introduced Dia, its AI-centric browser that looks similar to Google Chrome but with an AI chat tool. Currently available as an invite-only beta, Dia is designed to help users navigate the web more easily. It's able to look at every website that a user has visited and every website they're logged into, enabling it to help you find information and perform tasks. For instance, Dia can provide information about the page a user is currently browsing, answer questions about a product, and summarize uploaded files. To get early access to Dia, users have to be an Arc member. Non-members can join the waitlist. Another recent entry into the AI agentic browser war is Opera's Neon, which has contextual awareness and can do things like researching, shopping, and writing snippets of code. Notably, it can even perform tasks while the user is offline. Neon has yet to become available, but people can join the waitlist. It will be a subscription product; however, Opera hasn't announced pricing yet. According to Reuters, OpenAI may also be releasing an AI-powered web browser as soon as July. The browser is reported to operate inside ChatGPT, letting users browse websites inside the chatbot instead of directing to outside links. Brave is among the more well-known privacy-first browsers, popular for its built-in ad and tracker blocking capabilities. It also has a gamified approach to browsing, rewarding users with its own cryptocurrency called Basic Attention Token (BAT). When users choose to opt in to view ads, supporting their favorite websites, they get a share of the ad revenue. Additional features include a VPN service, an AI assistant, and a video calling feature. DuckDuckGo is another browser that many people are probably already familiar with, thanks to its search engine by the same name. Launched in 2008, the company recently made significant investments in its browser to stay competitive by introducing generative AI features, such as a chatbot. It also enhanced its scam blocker to detect a wider range of scams, including fake cryptocurrency exchanges, scareware tactics, and fraudulent e-commerce websites. In addition to blocking scams, DuckDuckGo prevents trackers and ads, and it doesn't track user data, resulting in fewer pop-ups for users. Ladybird, led by GitHub co-founder and former CEO Chris Wanstrath, has an ambitious mission compared to other rivals: it aims to build an entirely new open-source browser from scratch. This means it will not rely on code from existing browsers, a feat that has rarely been accomplished. Most alternative web browsers depend on the Chromium open-source project maintained by Google, which is the most widely used base for many browsers. Like other privacy-focused browsers, Ladybird will offer features to minimize data collection, such as a built-in ad blocker and the ability to block third-party cookies. The browser has yet to be launched, with an alpha version scheduled for release in 2026 for early adopters, available on Linux and macOS. Vivaldi is a Chromium-based browser created by one of the original developers of the Opera browser. Its biggest selling point is its customizable user interface, which allows users to change the appearance and enable or disable features. One unique feature is that the browser window changes color to match the website being viewed. Other key features include ad blocking, a password manager, no user data tracking, and productivity tools such as a calendar and notes. Opera launched the Air browser in February, becoming one of the first mindfulness-themed browsers in the space. While Opera Air functions like a typical web browser, it includes unique features designed to support mental well-being. These features consist of break reminders and breathing exercises. Another feature, called 'Boosts,' provides a selection of binaural beats to either help improve focus or relaxation. SigmaOS is a Mac-only browser featuring a workspace-style interface that emphasizes productivity. It displays tabs vertically, allowing users to treat them like a to-do list that can be marked as complete or snoozed for later. Users can create workspaces—essentially groups of tabs—to better organize different activities, such as separating work from entertainment. This Y Combinator-backed browser has been around for a few years now and has most recently begun introducing more AI features, including the ability to summarize various elements of a web page, such as ratings, reviews, and prices. It also has an AI assistant that can answer questions, translate text, and rewrite content. SigmaOS is free to use, but users who want more than three workspaces can subscribe to a plan for $8 per month, which provides unlimited workspaces. Zen Browser aims to create a 'calmer internet' with its open-source browser. Zen lets users organize tabs into Workspaces, offers Split View to view two tabs side by side, among other productivity-focused features. Users can also enhance their browsing experience with community-made plugins and themes, such as a mod that makes the tab background transparent.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Tom Hiddleston's ‘The Life Of Chuck' Gets Streaming Date, Report Says
"The Life of Chuck" partial poster featuring Tom Hiddleston. The Life of Chuck, director Mike Flanagan's movie adaptation of the Stephen King story starring Tom Hiddleston, is coming soon to streaming. The Life of Chuck opened in limited release in theaters on June 6 before it expanded to a wide release on June 13. The official summary for the movie reads, 'From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes The Life of Chuck, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. "This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.' Rated R, The Life of Chuck also stars Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak and Cody Flanagan as the younger versions of Chuck. The film's cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara, Karen Gillan, Carl Lumbly, David Dastmalchian, Matthew Lillard, Harvey Guillén and Mark Hamill. The Life of Chuck is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, July 29, When to Stream reported. While When to Stream's PVOD reports are typically accurate, the streamer tracker noted that The Life of Chuck's release date for digital streaming has not been announced or confirmed by its studio, Neon, and it is subject to change. Currently, The Life of Chuck is available for pre-order for $19.99, which will be the film's purchase price on digital. Since digital rental prices are generally $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent the film for 48 hours for $14.99. How Did Audiences And Critics React To 'The Life of Chuck'? The Life of Chuck has earned $6.3 million domestically and $1.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $7.4 million to date. The film's production budget is not available. The Life of Chuck received an 81% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 211 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register, The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.' Audiences gave The Life of Chuck an 88% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 500-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary for the film reads, 'The Life of Chuck refreshingly defies the norm, delivering a heartfelt non-linear experience that brings joy in the form of a dancing Tom Hiddleston.' The Life of Chuck is expected to be released on PVOD on July 29.
The Drive
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
The Dart May Return to Haunt Dodge Thanks to New NHTSA Investigation
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Bet you'd forgotten about the Dodge Dart, hadn't you? It holds more than a few dubious automotive honors, and while the revived quasi-successor to the compact Neon was never a true enthusiast darling, believe it or not, Dodge managed to sell a few hundred thousand of them during its short revival in the early-mid 2010s. And perhaps more to the point, Dodge had to recall most of them back in 2019 because their automatic transmissions kept chewing through shifter cables, leaving Darts rolling around all willy-nilly even when they were parked. Stellantis blamed the problem on excess heat and humidity wearing the bushings that held the shifter cables to the transmission. As they degraded, they could become loose, making it difficult to select gears. Eventually, they could fail entirely, and sometimes this even happened while the cars were sitting parked. And these weren't uncommon occurrences. While no serious incidents were reported, Dodge said the number of documented cases swelled into the thousands. Well, according to NHTSA, it's happening again. And to make matters worse, the issue is reappearing in cars that were ostensibly 'fixed' the first time around. Dozens of customers have already come forward, and there are likely many more out there. 'NHTSA has received forty-four (44) consumer complaints (VOQs) alleging worn or misadjusted shifter cables and shifter cable detachments after the 19V-293 recall remedy was completed,' the agency said in its announcement. 'The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to review the effectiveness of the original recall remedy, understand the root cause of the bushing failures, and identify any other possible root cause that may affect the performance of the shifter cable,' the agency's announcement continued. If NTHSA determines that additional action needs to be taken on Dodge's part, it could pressure the manufacturer into recalling them all over again— all of them. The good news is, even here in the Motor City bubble, these things are virtually non-existent. Of the 299,000 supposedly still out there, there might be six or seven that aren't rotting away in somebody's alleyway. Got a Dodge Dart that actually runs? Let us know at tips@
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Sentimental Value' trailer: Joachim Trier's Cannes winner begins Oscar run
Neon has released the first trailer for Sentimental Value, the latest film from Norwegian director Joachim Trier. The project, which premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival to strong acclaim, is set for a limited theatrical release on November 7, with plans to expand nationwide around Thanksgiving. Sentimental Value reunites Trier with Renate Reinsve, the star of his 2021 film The Worst Person in the World. Reinsve plays Nora, an actress estranged from her father, renowned film director Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgard). When Gustav decides to shoot his next film in the family's old home, he invites Nora to take the lead role. She declines, citing their strained relationship. The part instead goes to American actress Rachel Kemp, portrayed by Elle Fanning. The film also features Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as Nora's sister Agnes, Cory Michael Smith, and Anders Danielsen Lie. At its Cannes premiere, Sentimental Value received a 15-minute standing ovation and went on to win the festival's Grand Prix. Trier, visibly moved during the screening, reflected on the long development process. 'We struggled for years to make this,' he told the crowd. 'I make films for my friends… I feel you're all my friends tonight.' Neon has confirmed plans to campaign the film during the upcoming awards season. Trier's previous film, The Worst Person in the World, also debuted at Cannes and earned two Academy Award nominations for Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay. With strong critical support and a timely release strategy, Sentimental Value is expected to be a contender this Oscar season.
