The VHS format remained a dominant force in home entertainment during the first half of 2002. Family-friendly adventures and major fantasy blockbusters led the rental charts. These titles captivated audiences seeking shared viewing experiences at home. While DVDs were gaining ground, VHS libraries continued to see high traffic from loyal customers. This period highlighted a transitional phase in media consumption habits. The first half of 2002 saw significant shifts in consumer video rental...

A groundbreaking alliance merges the digital battlegrounds with real-world travel. The iconic mobile game PUBG MOBILE announces a pioneering partnership with the global luggage giant, American Tourister. This fusion brings a bold, limited-edition collection, blending virtual style with physical gear designed for the modern gamer on the move. Prepare for an exclusive in-game aesthetic overhaul, featuring themed backpacks, parachutes, and vehicle finishes. The collaboration officially launches...

Leading entertainment choices for home viewing in the first half of 2002 reflected significant consumer investment in DVD and VHS formats. Sales and rental figures through June 30th highlighted the most popular titles. This period showcased the evolving market for physical media purchases and leases. The data provides a snapshot of viewer preferences and spending habits mid-year. Based on the latest sales data from VSDA, VidTrac, and Studio reports, the top video titles for mid-2002 have...

Over the weekend, the Jedi knights virtually dominated global theaters, with the notable exception of Latin America, where Sony’s Spider-Man shattered numerous box office records. "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones" premiered simultaneously worldwide, earning an impressive $67 million across 72 territories during its opening weekend. This achievement set a new international record for the biggest opening ever, surpassing previous benchmarks. It also marked the highest...

Honkai: Star Rail Bossgegner Der Dieb der Flamme der Tiefen Dunkelheit ist ein bedeutender Gegner in Honkai: Star Rail, der den Spielern im Verlauf der Hauptgeschichte begegnet. Besonders im zweiten Kapitel „Die Tore sind offen, ein Schatten ist auf den Thron gefallen“ tritt dieser geheimnisvolle Boss erstmals in Erscheinung. Sein Gesicht bleibt hinter einer Maske verborgen, was seine mysteriöse Aura unterstreicht. Was diesen Boss besonders macht, ist seine Fähigkeit,...

I'm going to rewrite the article about the animation studio competition. Animation Giants Clash Over Prime Release Dates DreamWorks Animation boldly challenges Disney's traditional dominance by scheduling two major animated features for 2004's most lucrative family movie seasons. In an aggressive move that signals intensifying competition in the animation marketplace, DreamWorks has announced plans to release "Shrek 2" in mid-June and "Sharkslayer" in late November of 2004 - timeframes...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied nearly $200 million in penalties against four leading US mobile carriers—AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon—for unauthorized dissemination of customers' sensitive location information. These fines mark the culmination of an extensive investigation into privacy violations that exposed significant lapses in data security and trustworthiness within the industry. Initial disclosures revealed that all four companies engaged...

A software glitch has resurrected long-erased images, sparking alarm among iPhone owners. The problem centers on the latest iOS beta, where photos deleted months or even years ago are unexpectedly resurfacing. This has led to distressing discoveries for some, including the return of sensitive content thought to be permanently gone. Technical analysis suggests the issue may stem from how the update interacts with local device storage and iCloud syncing. When a file is "deleted," the system...

Massive Credential Leak Discovered: 361 Million Email Accounts Compromised A staggering security incident has come to light involving 361 million unique email credentials harvested from numerous Telegram channels. The breach encompasses a massive 122GB dataset containing emails, passwords, and their associated websites. Security researcher Troy Hunt, founder of the popular breach notification service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), received this enormous collection from an anonymous source last...

A team of researchers and industry specialists has unveiled an innovative proposal aimed at bolstering online privacy measures through a new file standard called “privacy.txt.” This initiative is currently under review within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) network working group, seeking community input. Inspired by existing web configuration files like robots.txt and security.txt, privacy.txt is designed to be placed within the root or /.well-known directory of a...

Apple's system for pinpointing locations via Wi-Fi has sparked major privacy alarms. A recent study exposes how this technology can be misused for widespread surveillance. Researchers found that the method Apple uses can be reverse-engineered to track devices. This process involves collecting and analyzing public Wi-Fi network identifiers. In a short time frame, attackers could build a massive global map of network locations. The technique leverages patterns in how network addresses are...

The global broadcast of the World Cup final on Sunday led to a significant decline in cinema attendance across nearly every international market, impacting the box office performance of several major releases. Despite this, films aimed at children, such as “Lilo & Stitch,” “Scooby-Doo,” and “Ice Age,” still posted notable numbers, benefiting from ongoing or upcoming school holidays in regions like Europe, Mexico, and Australia. Sony’s...