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OpenAI has announced it is shutting down its Sora AI video generation app, just months after launch, as The Walt Disney Company ends a reported $1 billion partnership. The decision follows growing concerns over content moderation, deepfakes, and intellectual property usage.
Nintendo is rumored to be developing a new Star Fox game and a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for a potential 2026 release on the Switch 2. Reports suggest a new Star Fox reveal could happen soon, while Ocarina of Time may arrive as a major holiday title.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. Updated pricing reflects ongoing economic pressures, with the standard PS5 now starting at $649.99 in the U.S..
Netflix has begun filming its live-action Assassin’s Creed series in Rome, with the story set in 64 AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. The series will feature a new protagonist, an original storyline, and a cast led by Lola Petticrew and Toby Wallace.
Driven Arms Co. has introduced a new variant of its popular Utility Compact Grip (ULCG) lineup with the release of the ULCG NT (No Tail), a...
Smith & Wesson and Davidson’s have released exclusive Performance Center M&P Shield X pistols featuring threaded barrels, optics-ready slides, and optional compensator configurations. Available now, pricing starts at $699 MSRP and goes up to $749 MSRP depending on the model.
Icon Defense has released its Billet Monolithic Collection, a lineup of one-piece upper receivers machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and offered in A2, Quad Rail, and M-LOK configurations. With the expiration of Lewis Machine & Tool’s MRP patent, Icon Defense enters the market with premium monolithic designs priced at $946 MSRP.
One Hundred Concepts has released its Righty and Lefty AR-15 pistol grips, designed with a focus on ergonomics, natural wrist positioning, and improved control. The grips feature a redesigned beavertail, integrated safety shelf, and strategic texture placement, with the Lefty currently available in Black for $45 MSRP.
Langdon Tactical Technology has partnered with RifleGear to release the LTT 1301 SBS, a short-barreled version of the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 featuring a 15-inch barrel, BLINK gas system, and Langdon Tactical upgrades. Available now, pricing starts at $2,685 MSRP and goes up to $2,839 MSRP depending on configuration.
B&T AG has terminated its licensing agreement with B&T USA following a prolonged dispute over unpaid fees. The decision immediately revokes B&T USA’s rights to use trademarks, distribute products, and operate under the B&T brand in the United States.
