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We pushed 82 shells to the absolute limit from Alaska to the Tetons to see if Helly Hansen and Outdoor Research are worth the cash over a $100 REI favorite.We found the best budget, mid-priced, and splurgy rain jackets so you can stay dry on any budget. (Photo: Katie Botwin)Published June 5, 2026 04:04AMYour rain jacket is one of those pieces of gear you don’t always need—but when you do, you’re very glad it’s there. From a field test of 82 rain shells, we narrowed the list to 17 top performers across men’s and women’s styles, then evaluated them on…

FortniteCredit: Epic GamesAnother season of Fortnite is about to wrap up with a major live event as Chapter 7, Season 2’s showdown-themed season reaches its epic conclusion. Season 3, titled Runners, picks up after the live-event and a few hours of scheduled downtime as Epic Games does its magic behind the scenes.Below, find out when the Shattered live-event kicks off, how to join and what to expect, including free rewards. Also take a peak at what’s coming in Chapter 7, Season 3 which goes live Saturday, June 6.The Shattered Live Event Start-Time In Your Time-ZoneThere’s a countdown timer pointing to…

Published June 5, 2026 03:13AMThis story discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline toll-free from anywhere in the U.S. at 1-800-656-4673. Some people might put my dog, Saylor, in the “reactive” category. Going on a walk with my girl has never been a relaxing endeavor or a casual neighborhood stroll. It’s more of a full-body, hypervigilant mission to suss out every scary person, place, or thing within a two-mile radius of our home. Off leash? We could (would) never. In her defense, as far…

If you are fortunate enough to have a ticket to an event at Madison Square Garden in New York—say, an NBA Finals game—one aspect of your visit will be having your face scanned by a facial recognition system. Major event venues are increasingly using the technology. Some, like the Garden, use it for surveillance purposes, and some, like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and Oracle Park in San Francisco, to offer visitors optional ticketless admission. Adoption of facial recognition technology is increasing, becoming more prevalent in daily life, from public buses to public buildings. The Transportation Security Administration has deployed…

Domestic waste for recycling. (Photo by BuildPix/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)Getty ImagesA new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems has been launched by a coalition of businesses, governments, NGOs, and designers.The logo has been launched by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse and comes amid growing concerns that recycling alone cannot solve the plastic waste crisis alone. The PR3 Global Standards Panel launched the search for a universal reuse symbol in 2025, and the initiative received 236 submissions from 29 countries.The new global symbol for reuseThe Reuse symbolThe winning symbol was created by Nicole Ascanio Rodriguez and…

Updated June 5, 2026 01:12AMJake Rosmarin is a New York-based travel influencer who is in federally mandated quarantine after being aboard the MV Hondius, a 353-foot ship built for polar expeditions to the Arctic. On May 2, 2026, some passengers experienced severe respiratory issues, and three deaths in total have been reported as of May 13. It was confirmed that the Andes hantavirus was responsible. To date, some passengers in the U.S. have been released to continue quarantining at home, but Rosmarin and a dozen other Americans are staying at a facility in Nebraska. Rosmarin spoke with Outside about how…

When organizations invest in branding, they tend to focus on what customers can see. They scrutinize typefaces, they trademark logos, names, and slogans. But when it comes to their AI voice—how their brand is heard—that same rigor disappears, along with the diligence required to protect this piece of brand IP. I think that’s a missed opportunity. AI voice is becoming one of the most frequent touchpoints a brand has with its customers, yet many organizations still treat it as an add-on feature rather than a branded asset to secure. Simply put: Enterprises are missing the steps needed to protect their…

‘Ace Combat 8’ has had some major overhauls to its core functionality over the previous game.Bandai NamcoFollowing the news that Ace Combat 8 will be released this October, the game has received an extended gameplay trailer and looks very impressive indeed.Apart from the typical Ace Combat controls, handling, and camera, there are some nice new functional additions compared to Ace Combat 7.The first is that you can do area of effect damage to enemies, with enemies doing collateral damage once they are destroyed. In addition, this also carries over to environmental damage, which looks really cool (shown below).Following that, you…

A decade ago, success in media meant capturing the largest possible audience. Today, it increasingly comes from serving the superfans. But a deeper shift is underway. The most engaged audiences are no longer centered around the original franchise—they’re centered around specific moments, characters, or interpretations of it. Sub-fandoms are already driving more engagement than the source material itself. We see this across entertainment, from viral clips to gaming, where watching others play has become as big as—or bigger than—playing the game itself. However, the content cycle hasn’t caught up to this change. Studios release major films every few years, or…

EA College Football 27Credit: EAEA College Football is on its way and this year’s game has the makings of something special. On Thursday, June 4, we learned about all of the newest wrinkles and all of the release information — including the debut of the franchise on PC.Key Facts at a GlanceRelease date: July 9, 2026Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (series-first PC debut)Early access: July 2 (MVP+ and EA Play trial), July 6 (EA Play Pro)Beta: live June 4–7Headline modes: RPG-style Dynasty (Blueprint), Road to Glory (High School to Hall of Fame) Source link