A brief report from tech outlet Notebookcheck says fresh information on the next Tomb Raider game points to a release “in the near future.” The hint has already set off a wave of excitement among fans eager for Lara Croft’s return.

R&B singer YK Osiris has set social media buzzing with a confident prediction: he says his career is about to soar and that he will ultimately become the genre’s biggest star. The bold proclamation, first reported by Hot New Hip Hop, has drawn a mix of curiosity and skepticism online.

BetMGM has teamed up with AGS to launch an exclusive online version of the popular slot franchise “Rakin’ Bacon!” The game is now live for players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia through BetMGM’s digital platform.

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 18th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The honor, Deadline notes, often foreshadows Oscar attention and arrives as final-round Emmy voting heads toward its August 27 deadline.

Door Engineering has unveiled the FF70 Hurricane Door, a four-fold system certified to withstand pressures up to 65 PSF. Announced from Mankato, Minn., the rigorously tested door is aimed at facilities that face the most demanding storm conditions.

Snapmaker’s U1 printer delivers four-material capability, multi-color output and high-speed performance while trimming waste and cost. Early testing from TechRadar positions the machine as an affordable step-change for desktop manufacturing.

Tim Burton’s next movie marks his first return to animation since the 1980s, ending a 41-year drought that followed a string of recent misfires. ComicBook.com reports that the move could signal a creative resurgence for the director behind Dark Shadows and Dumbo.

Databricks is raising a Series K round that values the data-and-AI company at more than US$100 billion. The fresh capital will bankroll its artificial-intelligence roadmap—highlighted by Agent Bricks and Lakebase—and support worldwide expansion of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.

Gamesradar+ has switched on a dedicated, real-time feed for Gamescom 2025, promising nonstop news, previews, and features as the event unfolds. The hub, curated by editor Josh West, aims to collect every headline in one place for gaming and entertainment fans.

For a brief spell, Steam users can lock in lifetime access to a platform game packed with 81 levels—without spending a cent. The offer vanishes after the promotion window closes, when the title reverts to its regular price.

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has ordered online-casino supplier Evolution to pay a $12,000 penalty after regulators flagged four dealer and game mistakes inside the company’s live-dealer studios. Interim DGE director Mary Jo Flaherty called the missteps “impermissible” in a letter released earlier this month, underscoring the state’s strict oversight of interactive gambling operations.

Country star Keith Urban is putting his name behind a new pathway for emerging talent. Teaming with the Tamworth Country Music Festival, he has unveiled the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship to help cultivate the next generation of country performers.

Atour Lifestyle Holdings is set to report its second-quarter results before the opening bell on Tuesday, August 26. Wall Street is looking for earnings of $0.41 per share on revenue of about $326 million, and the stock recently opened at $34.87 as investors position themselves ahead of the announcement.

Martin Scorsese once vowed to “get a gun” when studio executives pressed him to tone down Taxi Driver’s violence, according to a new Apple TV+ documentary. The anecdote, reported by Daily Express US, sheds light on the combustible clash between a director’s vision and corporate caution.

OpenAI has introduced “Go,” a new subscription tier for ChatGPT users in India. Priced at ₹399 a month, the plan is being promoted as the company’s most affordable paid option to date.

Osgood Perkins has unveiled the first, two-minute trailer for his upcoming horror film “Keeper.” The footage follows Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland as a couple whose romantic cabin retreat warps into something far more sinister.

A Philadelphia dorm room once housed the first batches of Insomnia Cookies. Today, the hometown brand has scaled that student experiment into a network of more than 300 cookie shops around the globe.

A brief video making the rounds online claims to reveal Apple’s Liquid Silicone case for the still-unannounced iPhone 17. AndroidHeadlines, which surfaced the clip, calls the footage “sketchy,” urging readers to treat the images with caution.

Workday, one of America’s largest job-application software providers, has disclosed a cyberattack that exposed personal data. In a Friday blog post, the company warned that the hackers’ “goal is to trick employees,” urging vigilance across its user base.

Investors are waiting to see whether Palo Alto Networks will top its own projections when the cybersecurity firm reports results today. A live blog from 247wallst.com, carried by Biztoc, reminds readers that the company’s benchmark is $5.52 billion in Next-Generation Security annual recurring revenue. The rolling coverage updates automatically as the numbers draw near.

Air Canada has suspended every Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight after its flight-attendant union declined to follow a federal order to resume work. Rolling cancellations now reach into the afternoon of Aug. 19 2025, leaving travelers in search of alternatives while regulators press for an immediate return to duty.