ABBA’s disco classic “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” has officially hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, over four decades after its 1979 release. The milestone makes it the legendary Swedish group’s second track to join Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club, following the enduring popularity of “Dancing Queen.” The achievement is fueled in large part…
UNITED STATES — In a notable industry shift, Cat Kreidich has stepped down as President of Warner Music Group’s independent distribution arm, ADA, following a transformational four-year run that significantly expanded the label’s global footprint. Her departure, announced internally on Tuesday, caught the attention of the broader music community — not only for the timing…
UNITED STATES — In a bold new move that could redefine unscripted television, Netflix is developing a reality competition series based on the iconic board game Monopoly, triggering one of the largest production “bake-offs” in industry history. More than 40 production companies are reportedly in contention to create the series, competing to bring a social…
UNITED STATES — In a groundbreaking moment for the gaming industry, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has officially become the fastest-selling gaming hardware in U.S. history, with an astonishing 1.6 million units sold during its June 2025 launch month. Launched on June 5, the hybrid console surpassed the previous record held by Sony’s PlayStation 4, which had…
CHICAGO — New renders of the Pixel 10 Pro XL have surfaced online — but while the phone looks sleek, fans are underwhelmed by what they’re calling a dull, washed-out color lineup. The leaks arrive just weeks before Google’s official Pixel 10 launch and showcase the same palette seen in the Pixel 10 Pro, with…
CHICAGO — U.K.-based tech brand Nothing is shaking up the smartwatch space with the release of the CMF Watch 3 Pro, a stylish wearable packed with AI tools, fitness features, and a price tag under $100. And as of launch day, it’s already available for just $79 at both Nothing’s official store and Amazon. While…
CHICAGO — Samsung’s latest foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, has achieved a major leap in durability — its flexible display is officially rated to survive 500,000 folds, more than double the limit of its predecessor models. According to Engadget, the phone’s foldable OLED panel “remained fully functional” after 13 days of stress testing…
CHICAGO — Apple’s long-anticipated iOS 26 public beta is now expected to go live on Wednesday, July 23, following the release of Developer Beta 4 earlier this week. This version will mark the first time that everyday users — not just developers — can try the iPhone’s most significant design overhaul in years. The new…
CHICAGO — Apple has officially released iOS 26 Developer Beta 4, delivering visual updates, an enhanced AI-powered notification system, and the return of Liquid Glass elements throughout the interface — just ahead of the public beta launch expected later this week. This marks the fourth iteration of Apple’s next-gen mobile OS and signals a near-final…
UNITED STATES — Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5062660 preview update, rolling out new features that mark a major step in the company’s Windows Resilience Initiative. This optional July 2025 update (OS Build 26100.4770) includes over two dozen enhancements — including a Quick Machine Recovery tool, a new Black Screen of Death, and multiple…