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Microsoft initiated an internal project called Windows K2 to enhance Windows 11 gaming by prioritizing quality over rapid feature releases. Addressing ongoing performance issues, the company aims to benchmark against SteamOS and delay updates until they meet stricter standards, hoping to reverse the growth of Linux-based gaming alternatives.
IGN Commerce Manager Eric Song highlights a limited-time Amazon offer for a five-pack of Lisen 60W USB Type-C cables priced at $7.49 using code SZECQQWI. Available as of April 30, 2026, the bundle includes various lengths suitable for devices like the Nintendo Switch 2, iPhone 16, and laptops. Each cable features a braided nylon sheath and is rated for high power delivery and extensive durability testing.
A 45-year-old man from Pasadena, California, was arrested on suspicion of burglary after hiding inside a closed Best Buy store ahead of a Pokémon card restock. Employees discovered him via surveillance footage while he walked through the premises, leading police to believe he sought an advantage over other shoppers lining up outside for the highly valuable cards.
Lionsgate is developing a new imagining of The Blair Witch Project with executive production support from original director Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick, producer Gregg Hale, and actors Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams. Dylan Clark will direct the script written by Chris Thomas Devlin. Original star Rei Hance remains uninvolved due to past disputes over compensation and involvement. No release date or specific plot details have been disclosed yet.
On April 30, 2026, the Tory Burch Foundation hosted a Founders Breakfast event honoring Anna Wintour alongside founders Tory Burch, Amanda Seyfried, Martha Stewart, and Huma Abedin. The gathering served to recognize contributions within the fashion and media sectors during a private celebration attended by key industry figures.