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Xbox lead Phil Spencer says the industry will start to see the impacts of coronavirus in early 2021, as some crucial aspects of video game production have 'basically stopped'

The video game industry has enjoyed record profits amid the spread of the coronavirus, as millions of people sheltering in place turn to gaming for entertainment.Huge game releases like "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "DOOM Eternal" enjoyed larger than expected launches, and upcoming games like "The Last of Us: Part II" and "Cyberpunk 2077" have brewed excitement.Moreover, new game consoles like Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox are expected this holiday season. But the game industry is bound to see an impact from coronavirus — just not yet. "Through the summer, early fall? I feel pretty good about those games," Xbox head Phil Spencer told Business Insider in an interview. "Games that were targeting a year from now or beyond? There'll be some impact, but they'll be able to react."Visit




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A group of military and manufacturing experts teamed up to create a new type of face mask with a swappable filter, and it could help alleviate shortages for workers returning to their jobs




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An Indian hospital is using robots with thermal cameras to screen coronavirus patients — here's how they work




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Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Ed Markey to introduce a Senate bill to give Americans $2,000 a month until the coronavirus crisis ends

Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Ed Markey will introduce a bill to give Americans an additional $2,000 a month for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.The bill would give $2,000 a month to every American with an income of less than $120,000 for the duration of the crisis, and for three months after, according to a release.Married couples filing jointly would get $4,000, and $2,000 for each child up to three children.The funds would be available to all U.S. residents, including those who had not filed taxes or did not have a social security card.This is a key difference from the $1,200 one-time stimulus provided by the CARES Act.House Democrats proposed a similar bill in April that would give $2,000 a month to U.S. citizens until the emergency was over.Visit Business Insider's




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Jimmy Kimmel shares misleading clip of Mike Pence jokingly suggesting that he carry empty boxes of medical supplies 'just for the cameras'

Vice President Mike Pence stopped by a nursing home to help deliver personal protective equipment on Thursday. Notably, Pence didn't wear a mask or gloves while interacting closely with others. After carrying a few boxes of supplies to the door of the facility, Pence jokingly asked to continue carrying empty boxes "just for the cameras."Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel wrongly accused Pence of carrying the empty boxes as a publicity stunt and a shortened clip of the interaction was widely shared online.Democratic critics quickly piled on. "I see Mike Pence is full of shit as usual" James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, tweeted.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Vice President Mike Pence visited a Northern Virginia nursing home on Thursday to help deliver essential personal




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Sylvia Jeffreys shows much work it takes to get her blonde coif camera ready for the Today show

Sylvia Jeffreys always looks her absolute best, and it appears it takes an army of at least one woman to get her camera ready. 




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Lisa Wilkinson's racy reference working out her Royal Wedding name

It seems London has brought out the naughty side of Lisa Wilkinson.




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Rihanna defends Vogue writer who came to interview unprepared as 'gangster'

The singer was interviewed for her Vogue cover by Abby Aguirre, who admitted that she normally brings questions to an interview but didn't have time. Rihanna called her 'basa**'.




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Rihanna and Halsey among the high-profile stars to command attention at Lakers-Jazz game in LA

The Los Angeles Lakers lived up to its old 'Showtime' moniker when they faced off against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Downtown LA on Friday night.




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Normani shows off her figure in lingerie as she's named Savage X Fenty's first brand ambassador

Former Fifth Harmony member Normani was named the first-ever brand ambassador for Rihanna Savage X Fenty lingerie line. The singer shared a sultry set of red lingerie shots with the news.




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Rihanna reunites with Paul McCartney as they bump into in first class on the same flight to London

The duo were in high spirits as they landed in the capital, after the Rude Boy hitmaker had taken to her Instagram stories to document their encounter, which she caption #RihUnion




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Rihanna looks carefree as she hangs out with A$AP Rocky following split with boyfriend Hassan Jameel

On Friday, it was revealed that she split from billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel. And later that evening, Rihanna, 31, looked completely carefree as she hung out with rapper A$AP Rocky.




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Rihanna and Drake get close at New York's Yams Day celebration... after her split from Hassan Jameel

Rihanna and Drake were spotted together at a concert in New York City on Friday by fans. They haven't commented, but the spotting came shortly after her reported breakup from her boyfriend.




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Rihanna dating rapper A$AP Rocky following split from Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel

It appears Rihanna is on the rebound. The pop superstar is reportedly dating rapper A$AP Rocky following her recent split from Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel.




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Avengers: Endgame co-writer Stephen McFeely defends THAT Black Widow plot twist

According to a report from ComicBook.com on Monday, the writer, 49, defended the choice to have Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff go through that dramatic storyline.




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Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, and Kerry Washington among first Golden Globes presenters named

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association also announced that others hitting the stage and podium will include Sofia Vergara, Octavia Spencer, Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, and Glenn Close.




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Lily James cosies up to beau Matt Smith at SAG after party

Lily James and Matt Smith proved their romance was stronger than ever as they cosied up at the Screen Actors Guild Awards afterparty, hosted by Netflix, on Sunday night.




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Will Keith Urban make cameo on Big Little Lies season two?

The Hollywood couple of 12 years are known for being very supportive of their individual careers. But 2018 could be the year actress Nicole Kidman and musician husband Keith Urban team up.




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Beyond Good and Evil 2: Ubisoft and Joseph Gordon-Levitt announce game at E3 2018

The new trailer for the long-awaited video game Beyond Good and Evil 2 was just revealed at E3 2018. Here's all you need to know about its trailer, release date, platforms, plot and more.




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Shameless season 9: Everything you need to know

The ninth season of the hit TV show Shameless has just premiered. Here's everything you need to know, including its premiere date, how to watch, plot and cast details and more.




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Megan Mullally named as SAG Awards 2019 host

Megan Mullally was announced as the Screen Actors Guild Award's second ever host on Wednesday, continuing the SAG‐AFTRA labor union's tradition of female hosts.




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SAG Awards: Timothée Chalamet is caught READING during ceremony

Timothée Chalamet seemed to get a little bored during the SAG Awards on Sunday night, as he was spotted reading during the ceremony's opening.




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The Americans' ensemble loses SAG Award to cast of This Is Us

The on and off-screen couple's best ensemble in a drama series trophy went to the cast of NBC's This Is Us




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Kate Garraway leaves Richard Madeley red-faced as she makes cheeky remark about his name on GMB

Kate Garraway left her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley red-faced after making a cheeky remark about his name on Wednesday.




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American Music Awards: Extra host Renee Bargh beams on the red carpet

Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh always brings glamour to the red carpet.




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Taylor Swift shakes off her Scooter Braun feud in green sparkles at American Music Awards

At the show, she has a chance to break Michael Jackson's record for most wins.




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Shania Twain performs soul-stirring medley of own hits and others at American Music Awards

Shania Twain swept down a massive staircase surrounded by backup dancers and floating guitars as she delivered the closing performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday.




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Taylor Swift material owned by Scooter Braun WILL be safe to use in her doc Miss Americana

The upcoming Netflix documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next month, it was announced Wednesday.




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Jameela Jamil stuns in salmon suit alongside beau James Blake at Billboard Women In Music Awards

Jameela Jamil glistened in a salmon-colored suit alongside beau James Blake in a black duster/gown at the Billboard Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday.




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Cats star James Corden SLAMS the movie adaptation (despite being IN it!)

James Corden has joined the industry-wide criticism of Tom Hooper's extravagant rendering of Cats - despite appearing in the new movie adaptation himself.




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Stella McCartney is mocked for suggesting Joaquin Phoenix is an eco-hero for re-using the same tux

British fashion designer Stella McCartney, who hails from Lambeth, London has been mocked for for suggesting Joaquin Phoenix was a 'winner' after he pledged to wear the same tux.




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Taylor Swift shares trailer for her documentary Miss Americana

'Throughout my whole career label executives would say, "A nice girl doesn't force their opinions of people, nice girls smiles and waves and says thank you,"' she explained.




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Taylor Swift debuts chic new hairstyle at premiere of Miss Americana at Sundance Film Festival

It's Miss Americana (without her Heartbreak Prince.)Taylor Swift graced Utah with her presence while out on Main Street ahead of the premiere of her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana.




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Taylor Swift kisses beau Joe Alwyn as she details private romance in new documentary Miss Americana

After three years of remaining quiet about her relationship with Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift spills the details of her secret romance in upcoming documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana.




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Grammy Awards 2020: Jameela Jamil supports boyfriend James Blake and praises Taylor Swift

The Good Place star, 33, looked fantastic as she supported her beau, 31, who is nominated in the Best Alternative Album category, at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.




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Taylor Swift drops new song Only The Young to coincide with her Netflix documentary Miss Americana

Taylor Swift has surprised-dropped a new song to go along with her brand new Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and hits Netflix on Friday.




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Taylor Swift is named global recording artist of the year for the second time

Pop sensation Taylor Swift has been named global recording artist of the year for a second time. The Pennsylvania-native won over her friend Ed Sheeran who came in second place.




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Taylor Swift named the top-selling global artist of 2019

Taylor Swift capped off an exceptional year by being named the top-selling global artist of 2019.




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Jameela Jamil refuses to be 'dragged into celebrity feuds'

Jameela is friends with Demi's rival Taylor Swift




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Taylor Swift reignites Scooter Braun feud as she SLAMS him for 'shameless greed' over album release

The superstar took to Instagram to slam Braun and the family of George Soros over their involvement in the release of a new album of her songs.




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The Voice's Sam Perry meets Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams

He won fans over on The Voice Australia earlier this year, before being named the winner of the show. 




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The Voice loop artist marries gamer girlfriend Liberty Hills

Controversial The Voice winner Sam Perry has tied the knot with his long time fiance Liberty Hills.




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Singer Guy Sebastian has been named as the host of this year's ARIA Awards

Singer turned The Voice coach Guy Sebastian will host the ARIA Awards at The Star in Sydney next month. 




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Who's your pick? SBS releases the names of all 10 performers for Eurovision: Australia Decides

SBS Australia has released the names of all the ten performers who will battle it out to be the country's next Eurovision star. 




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The Voice's Jack Vidgen reflects on his comeback after rising to fame as a teen on AGT

Jack Vidgen has reflected on his comeback, after rising to fame as a fresh-faced teen on Australia's Got Talent back in 2011. 




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Mobile games download witnesses 39% surge during Covid-19 lockdown

POKKT reported a 39% increase in global mobile game downloads in the month of March 2020.Increase in daily average session time to 45 mins from 30 mins.With people staying indoors and practising social distancing, POKKT reported a 39% increase in global mobile game downloads in the month of March 2020. While industries like travel, hospitality, FMCG have seen a considerable dip in their performance, the mobile gaming industry has seen a major surge due to more indoor time on consumers’ hands.POKKT Mobile Ads works with over 3,000 publishers across the globe, thereby managing in-app advertisements for top games, generating about 700mn monthly unique users coming to their platform. The ad-tech platform has registered that there has been 31% increase in ad requests globally thereby pushing the




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I tried the ZTE Red Magic 5G, a phone made for gamers — its fast screen refresh rate makes playing action-packed games a joy, but it's not without weaknesses

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5G is an enormous, extremely powerful, niche gaming phone that offers impressive specs at a very reasonable price.We played several different games for hours on the Red Magic 5G, and it was a joy to play with, thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate.Based on our testing, the phone also won a place in our guide to the best gaming phones.Beyond games, we tested the camera and other features to see if the Red Magic 5G can serve you just as well as a normal smartphone.Although its performance impresses and the price offers real value, there are some weaknesses here that may give you pause — unless you're an avid gamer.While you can use any smartphone to play games, we've seen a rise in niche




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Paytm is doubling down on e-sports as it launches another online tournament — this time with Garena’s Free Fire

Paytm First Games has launched into another esports parternship with Garena.PFG will be hosting its very first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament in May and June.The platform has been adding nearly 75,000 players on its gaming arm on a daily basis during the lockdown period.If you’re a fan of multiple battle royale games that you can win by being the last man standing, then you’ve probably heard of Garena’s Free Fire. Paytm First Games (PFG) is now going to host its first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament on its platform in May and June.“The action-packed tournament is going to be a tremendous opportunity for Indian gamers to compete at a national level,” said Sudhanshu Gupta, the chief operating officer (COO) of PFG.Known for being the gaming avenue where you can play games and




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Motorola's new $1,000 Edge Plus phone comes with a headphone jack, 5G connectivity, and a 108-megapixel camera — you can get it on May 14




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Coronavirus: Rugby shutdown will leave the game on a knife-edge... clubs need contingency plans

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Very few sports have the monetary resilience to withstand this crisis and rugby certainly isn't one of them.