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Ice ColdSorry, turns out you won't be watching a Star Wars movie December 2026, but at the very least you'll get a sequel to a series you probably haven't thought about in almost a decadeNot so equivalent exchange.Image credit: Lucasfilm News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Nov. 16, 2024 It may not have had a title, but Disney has given its December 2026 Star Wars film the boot, with a family friendly replacement I'm sure will do fine.Star Wars is very much in an odd spot at the moment, in that since the release of Rise of the Skywalker most of the new media that's canon to the universe has been TV shows. There hasn't been a single film, and based on some recent reports, it's clear the house of mouse is trying to figure out how it can move forward on the film side of things. As of right now though, the only concrete decision it appears to have made is removing one of its upcoming Star Wars flicks (via Variety). The film was supposed to be releasing December 18, 2026, and it's not sure what it was meant to be (it could have been that solo Rey film, but that one's been struggling a bit too), but it doesn't matter now anyway.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. What's replacing it you may ask? Ah, well, Ice Age 6 of course! Yes, if you missed the news, last week Disney announced that another Ice Age film is on the way, a series I'm sure you all look back on fondly and definitely don't think to yourself, "wait, there were five of those things?" It makes enough sense as a December release, just in time for the holidays and all that, but it is a bit funny to go from Star Wars to Ice Age 6. Technically the most recent entry in the series is the 2022 film The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, but that was a Disney+ release, so I won't blame you if you never saw it. Before that was Ice Age 5 in 2016, so by the time 6 rolls up it'll have been a whole decade since the last mainline entry.Don't worry though, Star Wars fans, it's not like you don't have any Star Wars films to look forward to in 2026. Right now The Mandalorian and Grogu (yes that's its actual name) is scheduled for a May 2026 release, and there are plenty more in the works too, so maybe Disney will actually manage to figure out how to get Star Wars back on the big screen again. I'm not placing any bets, though.

Image: NintendoNintendo has all sorts of games in the pipeline, but it doesn't always release them as soon as they're complete.We've seen this occur during the Switch generation with series like Pikmin and Metroid Prime, and it seems another game the company could have been sitting on for quite some time was the recent release Mario & Luigi: Brothership.As highlighted by 'pierre485' on Bluesky (via GoNintendo), this new entry - which was originally revealed to the world in June 2024 - was apparently rated by the German Ratings Board USK "301 days" before it was actually released.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube785kWatch on YouTube "Some interesting data from recently released Nintendo titles (USK) : Mario & Luigi: Brothership was rated 301 days before release, the longest for an original Nintendo title since FE Engage (which was rated 515 days before release) *USK is the German rating board"Some interesting data from recently released Nintendo titles (USK) : Mario & Luigi: Brothership was rated 301 days before release, the longest for an original Nintendo title since FE Engage (which was rated 515 days before release)*USK is the German rating board pierre485 (@pierre485.bsky.social) 2024-11-16T12:59:39.917ZAgain, Mario & Luigi: Brothership isn't necessarily an isolated case here based on some of Nintendo's previous releases.Looking ahead, Nintendo has already locked in multiple first-party releases next year including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Pokmon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.It's also rumoured it will lean heavily on third parties in 2025 to help fill the gaps in Switch's calendar as it gears up for the launch of the system's successor. Xenoblade X! Brothership! Donkey Kong Country!Remasters aplentyMicrosoft, Electronic Arts, Epic Games and more...What are your thoughts about Nintendo developing games and then releasing them at a later date to maybe fill gaps in their schedule? Let us know in the comments.[source bsky.app, via gonintendo.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:190 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNew Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Update Leaves The Switch BehindLa-li-lu-le-lower resolution'Switch Pro' Dongle Is Making A Comeback With New 'RGB Collection'But we're not sure what they actually doReview: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some FramesThe wait is finally over

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Michael Chandler of the United States of America and Charles ... [+] Oliveira of Brazil fight in a lightweight fight during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCCharles Oliveira won a somewhat lopsided unanimous decision over Michael Chandler in their rematch on Saturday night, but this was one of my favorite fights in years.Both Oliveira and Chandler had their moments in the UFC 309 co-main event, and thats especially the case for the epic fifth round. Through the first four rounds, Oliveiras surgical striking, timely takedowns, and overall fight acumen got the better of Chandler.The former champion was on his way to an easy victory heading into the fifth round. Rather than coasting and avoiding Chandler, Oliveira stood in the pocket and paid the price for his bravery. Chandler landed a huge right hand that hurt Oliveira. The Brazilian retreated and, in a desperate effort, was able to get the fight to the ground.While on the ground, Oliveira showed off his excellent recuperation gifts. He got back to his feet and then initiated a more controlled takedown. Oliveira took Chandlers back, setting up one of the more memorable Octagon moments youll see this year.Two words for you.If this was WWE, this was a match that saw the loser have a moment that would lead to their elevation moving forward. Chandler is smart.He started putting on a show once he realized he wouldn't win the fight. That backpack powerbomb was pure cinema, and it set up Chandler's epic post-fight callouts of Max Holloway and Conor McGregor.MORE FOR YOUBoth of those callouts make sense. Chandler has long been set to fight McGregor, but the latter has not returned to the Octagon.The Holloway callout is also sensible because the former featherweight champion is coming off his first stoppage loss and has permanently moved up to lightweight. A fight with Chandler could be epic, and it's appropriate for both men at this stage of their careers.Oliveira will be waiting for the winner of the upcoming title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. That fight is expected to take place in January, and Oliveira believes he has set himself up to face the winner.Oliveira has faced and lost to both men, but he's likely in a position to challenge for the championship.Here is a look at all of the results from the event.UFC 309 Results TableMain Card(c) Jon Jones def. No. 8 Stipe Miocic Via Third-Round TKONo. 2 Charles Oliveira def. No. 7 Michael Chandler Via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)Bo Nickal def. Paul Craig Via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)No. 9 Viviane Araujo def. No. 5 Karine Silva Via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)Mauricio Ruffy def. James Llontop Via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)PrelimsMarcus McGhee def. No. 13 Jonathan Martinez Via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders - CANCELEDJim Miller def. Damon Jackson Via First-Round Submission (Guillotine)David Onama def. Roberto Romero Via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)No. 9 Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz Via Second-Round TKOEarly Prelims Ramiz Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall Via First-Round KOOban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez Via Third-Round KOEduardo Moura def. Veronica Hardy Via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28x2)

Facepalm: A recent mandatory security update for Windows 11 23H2, known as KB5046633, has triggered an unexpected notification for many users. The update left users scratching their heads after an end-of-support message started showing up. Users who installed the update reported a peculiar notification from the Windows Update service. The message erroneously warns that Windows 11 23H2 is approaching its end of support and prompts users to download a newer version of Windows to stay current.This message understandably caused confusion, as Windows 11 23H2 is officially supported until November 11, 2025, with a full year of security and feature updates still expected.In response to this, a Microsoft support representative confirmed to Windows Latest that the message is indeed a bug. "This is just a reporting bug on our side," the representative explained. Microsoft stated it is actively investigating the issue and plans to resolve it through a server-side update, likely to be deployed within a week.Further adding to the confusion, the erroneous message includes an option for users to check for updates even though the KB5046633 update is already the most recent version available.For those encountering this misleading alert, experts recommend a simple workaround: logging out and restarting the system. This action might clear the incorrect notification. Alternatively, users can wait for Microsoft's server-side fix, which should address the issue automatically. // Related StoriesIt's worth noting that a legitimate end-of-support message was issued earlier this year, targeting users of Windows 11 22H2. Those still running this older version are strongly encouraged to upgrade, as they will no longer receive security or feature updates.Microsoft has a notoriously poor track record with Windows updates. In this particular instance, no significant harm has been done, but it seems that every other month we hear about problematic updates introducing new bugs or crashes for users. As a result, it's generally advisable to take a more conservative approach to OS updates rather than immediately installing the latest ones.Just last week, there was a notable snafu affecting Windows Server users. A routine security update unexpectedly triggered a full operating system upgrade. What was supposed to be a standard patch ended up installing Windows Server 2025 on countless machines still running the 2022 edition.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, youll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.ContentsLike Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. Theres no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If youre stuck and need to know the answers to todays Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below.Recommended VideosHow to play StrandsYou start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the theme words hidden in the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft words; double-tap the final letter to confirm. If you find the correct word, the letters will be highlighted blue and will no longer be selectable.RelatedIf you find a word that isnt a theme word, it still helps! For every three non-theme words you find that are at least four letters long, youll get a hint the letters of one of the theme words will be revealed and youll just have to unscramble it.Every single letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme words and there is no overlap. Every letter will be used once, and only once.Each puzzle contains one spangram, a special theme word (or words) that describe the puzzles theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted yellow.The goal should be to complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.Todays theme is Would you look at that?Heres a hint that might help you: things you might stop to gaze at on a roadtrip.Todays Strand answersNYTTodays spanagramWell start by giving you the spangram, which might help you figure out the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle on your own:LANDMARKSTodays Strands answersARCHBRIDGEFORTPALACEMONUMENTTOWERCASTLEEditors Recommendations

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, theres something for everyone but the newspapers standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice dont get discouraged if you cant get every single word in a puzzle.Recommended VideosIf youre having trouble completing todays NYT Crossword, were here to help. Weve got all the answers for todays clues down below.RelatedNew York TimesAcross1 Goober : DORK5 Outlaws : BANS9 Not deliberate : HASTY14 Headquarters of Talofa Airways : APIASAMOA16 Leads down the aisle at a wedding, informally : USHES17 Ballerina who popularized The Nutcracker : TALLCHIEF18 Sandbar : SHOAL19 Word on Saudi Arabias flag : ALLAH20 2002 movie with the tagline Higher education just hit a new low : SLACKERS22 A great deal : MUCH24 Revel noisily : ROISTER26 Angel hair topper? : HALO27 Place : SITE28 Element between platino and mercurio : ORO29 Big bands : JAZZORCHESTRAS32 Italian province on the Swiss border : COMO33 Holy book, in one spelling : KORAN34 Does a job for a summer? : ADDS35 Phrase on ID tags : FAMOUSPOTATOES38 Wordle score that elicits the message Genius : ONE39 Pulse, e.g. : SEED40 Veet rival : NAIR41 Cold palate cleansers : SORBETS43 About 91,500 are produced by a gal. of propane : BTUS44 Goes green, maybe : FEELSILL46 ___ Dragon (1977 Disney film) : PETES50 Big dipper : LADLE51 Like some asteroids : NEAREARTH53 Hurdles for would-be doctors : ORALS54 Is cautious : TAKESCARE55 Represent : ACTAS56 Piece with a point : OPED57 Mind : HEEDDown1 Crunched stuff : DATA2 ___ Lee, activist who led the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday : OPAL3 Small stream : RILL4 Home to a real pipperoo of song : KALAMAZOO5 Grinchy shout : BAH6 Like participants in the rite of rumspringa : AMISH7 Present time : NOEL8 Something to wear while watching the game : SAFARIHAT9 College basketball powerhouse : HUSKIES10 Flicks, as a butt : ASHES11 Food that can be prepared quickly : SHORTORDER12 Buzzy promos : TEASERADS13 Valentino competitor, for short : YSL15 Woodstock artist : SCHULZ21 Housemate, e.g. : COTENANT23 Camping kits for preparing meals : COOKSETS25 Host of The Joy of Painting : ROSS26 Continually criticized : HAMMEREDAT27 Young haddock : SCROD29 Subject of New York Citys first public statue of a woman (1915) : JOANOFARC30 Enlists for, as an unwelcome task : ROPESINTO31 Prime minister of Ireland : TAOISEACH32 Corp. money managers : CFOS36 Good-for-nothing : USELESS37 Brownish grays : TAUPES42 Model Hadid who wore a spray-on dress at a 2022 Paris fashion show : BELLA43 Poet whose line The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom is quoted in Bull Durham : BLAKE45 Antepenultimate word in a noted Neil Armstrong quote : LEAP47 All-Star point guard Young : TRAE48 Being, to Sartre : ETRE49 Shake off : SHED50 Mahalo nui ___ (words from a grateful Hawaiian) : LOA52 Like three-balls : REDEditors Recommendations

Nature, Published online: 14 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03481-4ChatGPT can do many things, but writing a personal endorsement is not one of them, says Maroun Khoury.

Nature, Published online: 14 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03714-6When it comes to laboratory automation, small and simple is the winning combination.

OpenAI ranks fourth among vendors that IT leaders plan to spend the most with, per a Flexera survey.The report surveyed 800 IT leaders on their priorities for the coming year.OpenAI's valuation hit $157 billion after raising $6.6 billion from major investors.OpenAI ranks fourth among top vendors that IT leaders are currently or planning to spend the most with next year, according to a newly released industry report.Flexera, a software asset management company, released its 2025 IT Priorities Report based on a survey of 800 IT leaders from the US, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. The survey focused on how IT decision-makers will make priorities for the coming year.Out of the top technology vendors, 37% of the surveyed IT leaders said that they currently or will spend the most with OpenAI next year. The AI research organization came in fourth behind Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services, and it tied with Oracle.This was the first year that OpenAI debuted on the survey list as an option. Survey participants could also pick multiple options.The report said that OpenAI has taken a top four spot because of its ability to work with enterprises and allow employees to build custom AI solutions, which has given the company "a competitive edge in the AI consulting space."The survey also found that 42% of IT leaders said integrating AI would make the biggest difference to their organizations, compared to 26% for reducing security risks and 25% for reducing IT costs.OpenAI has been licensing its ChatGPT enterprise options to Microsoft and the federal government. Microsoft has also made aggressive efforts to integrate AI into its product offerings, such as Microsoft Copilot, many of which are still powered by OpenAI's GPT models.OpenAI was recentlyvalued at $157 billionafter raising $6.6 billion of capital from firms such asThrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Tiger Global, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Initially founded as a nonprofit research organization focusing on safe AI, the company has been discussing how to transform into a for-profit model over the next two years to appease its investors.