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Crimson DesertPearl AbyssThey said it was going to be a big one, and it is. Pearl Abyss has just released a new patch for Crimson Desert, one that is not only physically big, 37 GB on Steam mainly due to new visual fidelity additions, but also big in scope, as in, the most things I’ve seen added in a single patch since release. And that’s saying something.The extent to which this is transformative probably depends on where you are in your playthrough and what you prioritize, but there’s a lot here for everyone. You can scroll through the enormous thing…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Acquisitions rarely fail because of what was modeled. They fail because of what quietly fractures in the first 90 days. Subtle breakdowns — in decision velocity, financial clarity, talent anxiety, customer experience and more — compound quickly and erode value before anyone names the problem. If trust holds across every relationship (buyer/founder, leadership/team, company/customer, etc.), operational issues are solvable. If trust erodes, even strong financials become fragile. By the time an acquisition closes, everyone is exhausted. The model has been built. The diligence room has been combed through. Lawyers have…

A new battery from Chinese company CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, can be fully recharged in under seven minutes. Charging that battery from 10% to 80%—often considered an ideal maximum charge to protect the battery’s health—takes less than four minutes. It’s a striking technological advancement that closes the gap between EVs and gas vehicles—and beats out a recent battery advancement by Chinese EV giant BYD. China has come to dominate the electric vehicle and battery industries, and companies there are continuing to make impressive leaps forward. Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed shares of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.)…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Believing in people’s potential is a great quality, but repeatedly excusing someone’s negative behavior based on “who they could become” can lead to poor leadership decisions and real organizational costs. Always assume positive intent until someone proves otherwise, use data as a second set of eyes, allow for a mistake (once), and don’t let your open heart become an open door for manipulation. Optimism is an entrepreneur’s greatest asset. Unchecked, it becomes your most expensive habit.I am not someone who gives up on people easily. For most of my life,…

Stone Crab Claws Ready to EatgettyIt’s the most famous AI assistant around, right now – but OpenClaw remains seriously controversial. Some users who have tried it tout it abilities, while others insist that security issues make it a net negative, for handling sensitive assets like an inbox.Let’s face it, the technology is new, and relatively untested. The more savvy among us, unwilling to act as digital guinea pigs, set up a less sensitive sandbox for OpenClaw to claw around in, and see what shakes out, in a low-stakes environment. Those who actually fork over their passwords sometimes see catastrophic results.You…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most business leaders using AI today are getting results that feel good enough to feel satisfied — and not strong enough to stay competitive. The gap between those two states is invisible until a competitor makes it obvious, and by then it’s often hard to close. This is one of three connected articles designed to close that gap between where you are and where you want to be. The first gives you a diagnostic framework to clearly understand your current position and why it matters. The second shows you how to turn…

Lululemon today named Heidi O’Neill, a 26-year Nike veteran, as its next CEO, ending a monthslong search to replace Calvin McDonald, who stepped down from the top job after six years at the company. O’Neill, most recently Nike’s president of consumer, product, and brand, will start September 8 and be based in Lululemon’s Vancouver headquarters. The choice signals where Lululemon’s board thinks the company needs to go next—and it’s worth asking whether they’ve gotten the diagnosis right. For most of the last decade, Lululemon was one of the fastest-growing apparel brands on the planet. Under McDonald, who took over as…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Part of being a great leader requires being a clear speaker. Outline your points, slow down your pace and pause between sentences — it makes you sound more confident and gives your audience time to process your words. Great leadership also requires confidence in yourself and your abilities. Reflect on where your confidence is on a 10-point scale, then consider steps to improve. Practicing authenticity sounds silly, but it’s a necessary component of great leadership, too. For example, take note of the times you hold back in a conversation or…

Today’s NYT Strands hints and answersCredit: New York TimesLooking for some extra help with today’s extra tricky NYT Strands puzzle? Look no further. Below, find some extra clues and hints to help you uncover every word on today’s grid. It’s Thor’s Day, which is a bit of a clue for today’s “Provinces of the Pantheon” theme. Pantheon being a gods and demigods only social club, as it were. Let’s uncover some words!Looking for Wednesday’s Strands? Check out our guide right here.How To Play StrandsStrands is the newest game in the New York Times’ stable of puzzle games. It’s a fun…

This week on How Success Happens, I sat down with Zach Rosenfield, CEO and president of RMG, a 360-degree media strategy firm that shapes the narratives for five billion-dollar brands, icons like Daymond John, and entertainers with more than two dozen Academy Awards and Emmys. Zach has spent nearly three decades in the PR trenches, evolving from a reluctant publicist to the guy who entrepreneurs call when they are ready for their big moment. We broke down his hard-earned insights to help you craft your own headline-making success story in three, two, one! Listen Here Subscribe now: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Three Key Insights…