Did Netflix not learn from last time? When the series finale of Stranger Things premiered on Netflix at 5 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve, it appears the streaming platform crashed briefly. This was likely caused by the influx of fans logging on to watch the highly anticipated final episode of the Duffer Brothers-created show,…
The Kennedy Center is defending the ratings performance for the 2025 Honors, hosted by Donald Trump, which saw the show reach an all-time viewership low. “Comparing this year’s broadcast ratings to prior years is a classic apples-to-oranges comparison and evidence of far-left bias,” Roma Daravi, vp of public relations for the Kennedy Center, said in…
Hong Kong’s government will set up a dedicated company to run a huge industrial park in Hung Shui Kiu and launch a six-month tender for a pilot area within the zone, offering incentives to encourage bids as part of an initiative to accelerate development of the Northern Metropolis. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said…
The fresh prison sentence handed to disgraced former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has sharpened tensions inside Umno, with analysts warning the legal blow to the party’s former figurehead could fuel calls for a withdrawal from the coalition led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. On Friday, a Malaysian court sentenced Najib, 72, to a further…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Energy bills are rising for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales as the new year begins, after Ofgem raised its price cap slightly. Prices for those on variable tariffs are rising by 0.2% from now, the equivalent to a £3 annual increase for a household using…
Mikel Arteta labeled Arsenal‘s 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa a “great way to end the year,” but played down the importance of his team moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Villa’s club-record-equaling 11-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Tuesday as the Gunners struck four times in the second…
Hongkongers made more than 2.7 million outbound trips over the Christmas holiday period, about 11 per cent more year on year than in 2024, but an industry leader reported a boost in local nightlife business amid lacklustre food and drink sales noted by other experts. The Immigration Department said on Monday that 2.73 million departures…
Samsung/ZDNET Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung announces two Wi-Fi speakers and two soundbars for CES 2026. The Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speaker and HW-QS90H all-in-one soundbar are among the most interesting in the lineup. Pricing and availability are not yet available. CES 2026 is almost here, and Samsung…
A group of survivors of the deadly inferno in Hong Kong last month has petitioned the government to redevelop the Wang Fuk Court site as a long-term resettlement plan, as authorities review options to rehouse them. In an open letter seen by the Post, the group of displaced residents urged Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu…
For years, LG has kicked off CES press day with the first event of the morning — and 2026 will be no different. The Korea-based corporation is theming its presentation as “Innovation in Tune with You,” and — if it follows the template of past presentations — it will highlight both the consumer electronics and…
