"Madden NFL 26 delivers new AI-driven systems, explosive gameplay, and authentic NFL atmospheres, each ‘Built from Sundays’ to produce the realest Madden to date.” REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and EA SPORTS™ today unveiled EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26, launching worldwide on August 14, 2025, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Powered by a new AI-driven machine learning system trained on nearly a decade of real NFL data, Madden NFL 26 introduces QB DNA and Coach DNA, delivering authentic quarterback behaviors and adaptive coaching strategies. Madden NFL 26 is “Built from Sundays” to produce the realest Madden to date through AI-driven systems, explosive gameplay, and authentic NFL atmospheres.Justin Jefferson's authentic pre-game runout embodies team-specific NFL atmospheres coming to life in Madden NFL 26.“Madden NFL 26 represents a leap forward in delivering the authenticity and control our players crave,” said Daryl Holt, SVP and Group GM, EA SPORTS. “QB DNA and Coach DNA, combined with explosive movement and physics-based interactions, create the most lifelike NFL experience yet. With deeper modes and true-to-life presentation, Madden NFL 26 delivers an NFL experience that’s as close to the real thing as it gets.”Madden NFL 26 gameplay redefines NFL simulation with cutting-edge features powered by advanced physics and AI-powered machine learning systems:Coach DNA: Coaches employ real philosophies, backed by nearly a decade of NFL data, with styles like Dan Campbell's aggressive fourth-down calls and Kevin O'Connell's creative offense, adding strategic depth. Dynamic coach suggestions and multi-player counters provide smart play recommendations based on game situations and opponent tendencies, countering repetitive tactics.QB DNA: The most iconic position in sports comes to life with signature throwing motions, pocket presence, scrambling styles, authentic arm slots and more. An All-New traits system powers authentic behavior like you see every Sunday, from Josh Allen’s powerful arm to Lamar Jackson’s agile evasions. This is the most lifelike quarterback experience in franchise history.Explosive NFL Movement: Captures the league’s unmatched athleticism, letting you feel the raw power and precision of every burst. From game-changing cuts to electrifying runs, you create the impact that defines Sunday’s Superstars, putting you in control of gamechanging NFL speed.Physics Expansion: Physics-based interactions, including catch tackles, stiff-arms, and trucks, deliver authentic contact outcomes, while new mechanics like Custom Defensive Zones along with new knockouts and swats take pass coverage to a whole new level.Football Weather: Extreme weather impacts gameplay, with snow, fog, and wet conditions affecting visibility, movement, stamina, and ball security making weather an adversary just like Buffalo and Cleveland in January.Foundational Football: New mechanics, including Adaptive Coverage, enhanced D-line Stunts & Twists, and block steering, provide unparalleled realism across offense, defense, and special teams.Madden NFL 26 introduces a refreshed feature set that immerses players in the heart of the NFL, with deepened modes and engaging live content throughout the year:Presentation: Authentic NFL atmospheres come to life with team-specific run-outs, iconic crowd chants like Minnesota’s Skol, and Baltimore’s electrifying pre-game light show. Dynamic halftime shows, hosted by new addition Scott Hanson, and custom broadcast packages—now featuring primetime slots for Monday, Thursday and Sunday night matchups—produce a distinct look, sound and feel.Franchise: Build your legacy in style with new archetypes and gear for your custom coach or start from a real NFL coach. New features such as playsheets, Wear & Tear and Approval Ratings make every week a unique challenge. Scott Hanson's Weekly Recaps and Rich Eisen's commentary highlight a long list of upgrades to the fan favorite mode.Superstar: Import your EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 player or craft a new avatar, to progress through weekly storylines, master the Sphere of Influence system and achieve 99 OVR - all while balancing Wear & Tear and competing in live events.Madden Ultimate Team™: Build your dream roster with NFL legends and stars, tackle new dynamic MUT Events, and rise through 50-player Leaderboard Campaigns. NFL Team Pass delivers team-specific rewards across online modes, keeping programs fresh and offering ever-evolving ways to play with every new program.Roster Management: Strategically develop your roster to fit your scheme with modern Depth Chart positions including edge, long snapper, gadget players and more. Manage weekly performance with the new Wear and Tear system and Dynamic Substitutions.Fans who pre-order* the Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition by July 24 will receive perks including 3-day early access, 4600 Madden Points, an Elite Player Item, and more. The EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle includes deluxe editions of Madden NFL 26 and EA SPORTS™ College Football 26, with additional rewards across both titles*.EA Play members will get a 10-hour Early Access Trial starting August 11th†. EA Play Pro members will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition† of the game, and get up to 6,000 Madden Points, Player and Strategy Items and more. All EA Play members can score rewards such as monthly Ultimate Team™ Packs, as well as receive 10% off Electronic Arts digital content including game downloads, Season Passes, and DLC for certain titles.Stay tuned for more Madden NFL 26 details on the official Madden NFL website and social media (Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube).*Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-26/legal-disclaimers for details. †Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See EA Play Terms for details.For Madden NFL 26 assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com.Madden NFL 26 is developed in Orlando, Florida and Madrid, Spain by EA SPORTS and will be available worldwide August 14 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, Epic Games StoreAbout Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.Category: EA Sports Erin Exum Director, Integrated Comms [email protected] Source: Electronic Arts Inc.

IBM and Roche are teaming up on an AI solution to a challenge faced by millions worldwide: the relentless daily grind of diabetes management. Their new brainchild, the Accu-Chek SmartGuide Predict app, provides AI-powered glucose forecasting capabilities to users. The app doesn’t just track where your glucose levels are—it tells you where they’re heading. Imagine having a weather forecast, but for your blood sugar. That’s essentially what IBM and Roche are creating.AI-powered diabetes managementThe app works alongside Roche’s continuous glucose monitoring sensor, crunching the numbers in real-time to offer predictive insights that can help users stay ahead of potentially dangerous blood sugar swings.What caught my eye were the three standout features that address very specific worries diabetics face. The “Glucose Predict” function visualises where your glucose might be heading over the next two hours—giving you that crucial window to make adjustments before things go south.For those who live with the anxiety of hypoglycaemia (when blood sugar plummets to dangerous levels), the “Low Glucose Predict” feature acts like an early warning system, flagging potential lows up to half an hour before they might occur. That’s enough time to take corrective action.Perhaps most reassuring is the “Night Low Predict” feature, which estimates your risk of overnight hypoglycaemia—often the most frightening prospect for diabetes patients. Before tucking in for the night, the AI-powered diabetes management app gives you a heads-up about whether you might need that bedtime snack. This feature should bring peace of mind to countless households.“By harnessing the power of AI-enabled predictive technology, Roche’s Accu-Chek SmartGuide Predict App can help empower people with diabetes to take proactive measures to manage their disease,” says Moritz Hartmann, Head of Roche Information Solutions.How AI is speeding up diabetes researchIt’s not just patients benefiting from this partnership. The companies have developed a rather clever research tool using IBM’s watsonx AI platform that’s transforming how clinical study data gets analysed.Anyone who’s been involved in clinical research knows the mind-numbing tedium of manual data analysis. IBM and Roche’s tool does the heavy lifting—digitising, translating, and categorising all that anonymised clinical data, then connecting the dots between glucose monitoring data and participants’ daily activities.The result? Researchers can spot meaningful patterns and correlations in a fraction of the time it would normally take. This behind-the-scenes innovation might do more to advance diabetes care and management in the long run than the app itself.What makes this collaboration particularly interesting is how it brings together two different worlds. You’ve got IBM’s computing prowess and AI know-how pairing up with Roche’s decades of healthcare and diabetes expertise.”Our long-standing partnership with IBM underscores the potential of cross-industry innovation in addressing unmet healthcare needs and bringing significant advancements to patients faster,” says Hartmann.“Using cutting-edge technology such as AI and machine learning helps us to accelerate time to market and to improve therapy outcomes at the same time.”Christian Keller, General Manager of IBM Switzerland, added: “The collaboration with Roche underlines the potential of AI when it’s implemented with a clear goal—assisting patients in managing their diabetes.“With our technology and consulting expertise we can offer a trusted, customised, and secure technical environment that is essential to enable innovation in healthcare.”What this means for the future of healthcare techHaving covered healthcare tech for years, I’ve seen plenty of promising innovations fizzle out. However, this IBM-Roche partnership feels promising—perhaps because it’s addressing such a specific, well-defined problem with a thoughtful, targeted application of AI.For the estimated 590 million people (or 1 in 9 of the adult population) worldwide living with diabetes, the shift from reactive to predictive management could be gamechanging. It’s not about replacing human judgment, but enhancing it with timely, actionable insights.The app’s currently only available in Switzerland, which seems a sensible approach—test, refine, and perfect before wider deployment. Healthcare professionals will be keeping tabs on this Swiss rollout to see if it delivers on its promise.If successful, this collaboration could serve as a blueprint for how tech giants and pharma companies might work together on other chronic conditions. Imagine similar predictive approaches for heart disease, asthma, or Parkinson’s.For now, though, the focus is squarely on using AI to improve diabetes management and helping people sleep a little easier at night—quite literally, in the case of that clever nocturnal prediction feature. And honestly, that’s a worthwhile enough goal on its own.(Photo by Alexander Grey)Want to learn more about AI and big data from industry leaders? Check out AI & Big Data Expo taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London. The comprehensive event is co-located with other leading events including Intelligent Automation Conference, BlockX, Digital Transformation Week, and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo.Explore other upcoming enterprise technology events and webinars powered by TechForge here.

Sometimes the simplest ideas pack the biggest punches. Everyone charges their phone overnight… so what if your phone also ran a data backup while it charged? Sounds really elementary right? Well, that’s exactly what the PhotoPower does. The world’s only power brick with a built-in SD card, this device charges your battery while running a backup of all your photos, contacts, calendars, to the card. Here’s why it’s so genius. The backup happens entirely locally to an SD card (no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, no cloud drive)… it happens every single time you charge your phone without you needing to remember anything or manually perform a backup. And the best part? The SD card inside the PhotoPower becomes an alternative to that pesky iCloud or Google One subscription that can cost hundreds each year. Designer: PhotoFast Click Here to Buy Now: $59 $109 (46% off) Hurry! Only 6 days left. Sure, your fast-charger can, well, charge your phone fast. But can it ensure your data is safely backed up just in case your storage becomes full? I thought not. Well, that’s the PhotoPower’s genius, really. You’re plugging your phone to charge it overnight anyway – why not have the cable also transfer data so it gets duplicated onto a physical storage device just in case your phone’s storage gets full, or worse, corrupted. The charger looks and performs like any average charger – it’s the same size as the standard power brick, houses foldable pins for easy storage, and has a 45W charging capacity, giving you fairly fast charging. The difference, however, is that MicroSD card on the top, which backs up your photos/videos, contacts, and calendar every time you plug it in. The cable that connects to your phone performs double-duty, transferring power to your phone and data FROM your phone. No Wi-Fi, no complicated setups. An app lets you program backups, choosing what you get backed up and what you leave out. The app also lets the charger know that it needs to back up just YOUR phone and not everyone’s phone. It’s a smart protocol because multiple people could use the same charger, and you could also use the same charger with multiple devices. You don’t want your phone’s backup to get combined with your sibling’s phone backup, right? Or maybe you don’t want to accidentally back up your tablet onto the charger that’s just meant for your phone. If a device has the PhotoPower’s companion app, the charger performs the backup. If it doesn’t have the app, the charger just works as a regular 45W charger – simple. Backups get faster every time you plug your phone in. The PhotoPower app ensures it doesn’t re-capture duplicates or media it’s already backed up – just the new material. And yes, even if you share a charger with a partner or sibling, you CAN have multi-device backups. The charger merely creates separate folders to ensure data doesn’t get muddled up together. USB 3.2 technology ensures transfers at speeds of 5Gbps, so a single charge cycle could also work as a backup cycle. Data gets backed up onto the MicroSD card docked inside the PhotoPower. Once the SD card runs out of data, simply swap it for another one and you’re good to go. The PhotoPower accepts cards as large as 2 terabytes in size, making it something you can plug in and forget about. Trust me, as a guy with an iPhone 15 Pro, I haven’t even hit the 200GB mark on my gallery yet (and I record videos in 4K). That said, the PhotoPower works with iPhones, iPads, as well as Android phones and tablets. The app is free, obviously. The folks at PhotoPower really believe in crushing any subscription model, especially for cloud storage. You shouldn’t have to ‘rent’ storage when you can just buy it. And you shouldn’t have to manually remember to back up your phone when your charger could just do it for you. It’s sheer genius, if you ask me, because it solves such a crucial problem. I’m frankly tired of paying Google every month for storing my photos when I should just be able to buy the storage instead of renting it. What the PhotoPower does is simple, foolproof, and actually safer than storing your data on a cloud, where it could be vulnerable to hacks, outages, or being snooped on by third parties and governments. Click Here to Buy Now: $59 $109 (46% off) Hurry! Only 6 days left.The post This Game-Changing Phone Charger Also Backs Up Your Photos To A 2TB SD Card first appeared on Yanko Design.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals is set to come out on Friday, May 30. This will be a massive update, as NetEase will add Ultron, a new Strategist hero. On top of this, the game developer will bring many other changes, including balance changes for more than a dozen heroes. In this article, we will reveal all the heroes that will receive buffs and nerfs with the release of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. Check out if your main hero will be affected! All buffs and nerfs coming in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 May 30 will bring a massive mid-season update that will completely shift the meta. In total, nine characters will receive nerfs, while six will be buffed. Furthermore, NetEase will release a kit rework for Jeff the Land Shark. Here are the heroes that will receive buffs in the next Marvel Rivals update: HeroBuffDoctor StrangeRemoved damage falloff on Maelstrom of Madness / Reduced falloff of Daggers of DenakThe PunisherImproved accuracy and magazine size / Added +25 HP and +5% damage boost as Team-Up AnchorStormIncreased damage of ultimate from 150/s to 160/sSquirrel GirlAmmo capacity increased by 2 / Mammal Bond cooldown decreased by 2 secondsMagnetoMagnetic Rings charge speed is now 3 seconds instead of 4sLuna SnowIncreased primary healing by 2 / Absolute Zero now grants 50 Bonus HP / Increased cost of ultimate Doctor Strange will finally be buffed in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. Image by VideoGamer On the other hand, these are Marvel Rivals heroes that will receive nerfs with Season 2.5: HeroNerfGrootDecreased Vine Strike damage by 5 / Increased Ironwood Wall cooldown by 4 secondsEmma FrostIncreased Telepathic Pulse range / Decreased Mind’s Aegis shield value / Increased Carbon Crush cooldown / Decreased Crystal Kick damage, including bonus wall damageCaptain AmericaReduced health by 25 / Increased shield recovery delay after Living Legend by 2 seconds / Increased ultimate costRocket RacoonReduced healing by 5 HP per second / Added 5% healing as Team-Up AnchorNamorBlessing of the Deep cooldown increased by 5 seconds / Monstro Spawn falloff increased to 50% / Changed circle radius of ultimate and reduced the damage of outer circlePsylockeWing Shurikens return damage decreased to 12 / Psychic Stealth duration decreased to 2sHuman TorchFire Cluster per hit damage reduced to 6 / Blazing Blast charge time longer by 1s / Flaming Meteor shield reduced by 25 / Flaming Meteor cooldown increased by 5sIron FistDragon’s Defense bonus health conversion reduced to 1.3 / Max bonus HP from blocked damage decreased to 175 / Yat Jee Chung Kuen dash distance reduced / Yeet Kune Do cooldown reductionIron ManReduced damage of Repulsor Blast’s third shot / Armor Overdrive bonus HP reduced to 50 / Removed Gamma Overdrive The new update will bring lots of new content, including new Team-Up abilities, a new hero, UI changes, and more. Furthermore, NetEase will release another event and a limited-time game mode. Marvel Rivals Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

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Table of Contents1. Smoother Animations2. Expanded Color Palette3. Live Updates4. Enhanced Typography5. Awesome, Evolving VisualsLook for Android 16's Release in June Google I/O is days away, meaning a stable release of Android 16 is right around the corner. Naturally, Google hasn't revealed the upcoming operating system's full scope of updates and improvements, but it gave the world a glimpse via an Android Show: I/O Edition stream. The most eye-catching addition is Android 16's Material You interface overhaul, Material 3 Expressive, which will bring more customization options to Android phones than any Google OS before it. Here are the five features I'm itching to try when Android 16 releases in June.(Credit: Google)1. Smoother AnimationsThe first thing I noticed during the Android 16 reveal was the smooth, bouncy animations across the user interface. The UI elements tangibly interact with one another, so swiping a pill notification makes adjacent pills subtly react, too. These little interactions permeate the entire OS, popping up when you adjust the volume slider, dismiss apps, or perform other actions. They're satisfying to see in action, and they add a level of polish I haven't seen in previous Android versions, including the excellent Android 15. Oxygen OS on OnePlus smartphones is renowned for its superbly slick and smooth animations compared with the base Android OS (which OxygenOS is based on). Google appears to have taken inspiration from it by making eye-catching animation a core aspect of the Android 16 experience, and I'm very excited to get my hands on it.(Credit: Google)2. Expanded Color PaletteAndroid's color suggestions offer excellent customization options that let you mix and match elements on the Home and Lock screens. These suggestions are generally quite good, but their color schemes are notably muted. Material 3 Expressive eases off the desaturation by giving you a much more vibrant palette for personalizing the UI. However, Google is also updating the system to ensure a clearer distinction between primary, secondary, and tertiary tones, so a dark surface is paired with appropriately light text label colors, for example. This means you'll have more creative freedom to customize colors when Android 16 hits compatible phones later this year. (Credit: Google)3. Live UpdatesAndroid 16's Live Updates will make it easier to track real-time progress from apps like Google Maps or Uber Eats. It places an app's status alert in an easy-to-access pill at the top, similar in style to the Dynamic Island notification feature on iPhone 15 and newer Apple headsets. You can also pin Quick Settings and other controls to it for swifter access. Lastly, Notifications now feature a cool, subtle background blur effect that gives your phone's screen more depth, making it easier to navigate. Recommended by Our Editors(Credit: Google)4. Enhanced TypographyThis may sound initially underwhelming, but Material 3 Expressive is overhauling Android's typography by introducing new type styles to make the OS more legible and attractive. These updates are available to developers to utilize, which means you should see Android apps leveraging the visual options soon after Android 16 arrives. Of course, these changes also apply to Google's apps, so we should see the improvements as soon as Android 16 drops.(Credit: Google)5. Awesome, Evolving VisualsAs mentioned earlier, Material 3 Expressive introduces new animations that make the Android 16 experience far more polished than any OS update preceding it. A major factor in this is the motion physics system. The lively, energetic interactions are all heavily influenced by a spring system, which attributes values to motion behavior. They directly control damping, initial velocity, and stiffness, and can be used in a variety of situations, such as button effects, gestures, and transitions. This system creates a unified foundation for Android 16's visual components, but also gives developers the tools to customize apps and icons in a much more dynamic fashion. This means that these visual touches will only get better as Material 3 Expressive matures and developers adapt to the new tools. It's a promising new future for Android, at least visually. Look for Android 16's Release in JuneAndroid has stronger UI customization features than iOS, thanks to its Material You design language. Instead of a singular, standardized design, it gives you the tools to customize colors and visual elements on your Android device. These are just a few little details that caught my eye, but these changes add up to a big Android visual shift. Material 3 Expressive should roll out on Pixel devices later this year, following the stable Android 16 release in June.