Halo Infinite’s open world underwent ‘significant scaling back’ for launch

Halo Infinite’s original open world looked very different, as developer 343 Industries made significant cutbacks and changes during development. While Halo Infinite was the first entry in the classic sci-fi FPS series to introduce an open environment, its non-linear design underwent several iterations. The world that appears in the final release is a pared-down version…

‘So dull it’ll send you off to sleep’ – Netflix’s new thriller gets a kicking from critics

The likes of Stranger Things, The Sea Beast and The Gray Man may have buoyed the fortunes of Netflix in recent weeks, but the streamer’s latest thriller series, Keep Breathing, has endured something of a critical kicking.  The six-episode limited series follows Melissa Barrera’s Liv, a young lawyer who finds herself caught in a fight…

Betterment changed the game for investors, but Wall Street banks have caught up and the disruptor has been disrupted

Hi. I’m Aaron Weinman. Today, I’m highlighting a deep dive into Betterment, the disruptive startup that pioneered the robo-advisory space. The company set a trend that saw big banks and fintechs pile into the sector. Now, it’s charting a new path, so let’s dig into that. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here….

An airline passenger with a lung-condition was forced to walk after waiting 30 minutes for wheelchair support at Las Vegas Airport

A TSA officer screens a passenger at Orlando International Airport. SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty A man with a lung condition had to walk after waiting 30 minutes for airport wheelchair support. Donald Willis told the Wall Street Journal he had to stop four or five times to use his inhaler.  Disabled fliers have…

Passengers criticize airline after their flight was delayed by 40 hours due to technical issues

The flight was operated by a partner of the German travel company TUI. Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Passengers traveling on a flight from Norwich to Majorca were delayed by 40 hours. The almost two-day delay was due to a technical issue with the aircraft, per The Norwich Evening News. One passenger described the incident…

Strong company earnings show US recession fears are overblown, Goldman Sachs says

Companies fared relatively well in the second quarter, Goldman said. Spencer Platt/Getty Images US companies’ strong second-quarter earnings suggest that fears of recession overblown, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The investment bank said S&P 500 companies increased their earnings 9% year-on-year on average in the second quarter, with nearly three-quarters of the index’s market…