Subnuatica 2 wants to do something no other Xbox game has done before
Unknown Worlds would love for Xbox players to test Subnautica 2 patches before they launch. Source: https://www.polygon.com/subnuatica-2-xbox-game-preview-experimental-branches/
Nollywood’s next act: How Nigeria’s film industry is leveling up
Today, Nollywood (a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood) is much larger, producing the second most movies globally after India. But financial constraints, inconsistent support systems and limited access to global markets remain, albeit in different forms — and the creative … Continued
Why this low-voltage laser platform could reshape AR, VR and holographic displays
A new class of laser emission technology enabling ultra-high color purity and continuous spectral tunability at low voltage has been developed, marking a significant advance beyond conventional display light sources. Source: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-05-voltage-laser-platform-reshape-ar.html
Barco completes acquisition of Focal and Naim, strengthening its entertainment offering
With the transaction now closed, Focal and Naim will operate together with Barco as a dedicated Consumer Experience business unit within Barco’s Entertainment division, alongside Barco’s Cinema and Immersive Experience business units. Source: https://www.hiddenwires.co.uk/news/article/barco-completes-acquisition-of-focal-and-naim-strengthening-its-entertainment-offering
‘No one was coming to save me’: How Reese Witherspoon built a $900 million company from a problem Hollywood wouldn’t fix
While it’s an iconic line from her career-making film Legally Blonde, it’s also a mantra that Reese Witherspoon lives by. The actress-turned-media-company owner has long had the grit required to ideate, found, and ultimately sell a near-billion-dollar company that flipped … Continued
Byron Allen to Buy BuzzFeed In $120 Million Deal, Will Take Over As CEO
Founder Jonah Peretti will transition to work on the firm’s AI efforts as the former new media darling sputters as a publicly traded company. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/byron-allen-to-buy-buzzfeed-in-120-million-deal-will-take-over-as-ceo-1236592782/