Nerdrotic and The Critical Drinker Both Obliterate Starfleet Academy Viewership Numbers as New Media Humiliates Modern Hollywood

As a big movie and TV fan, I’ve been following the reaction to the new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, and it’s not looking good. Both The Critical Drinker and Nerdrotic completely blew past its free premiere numbers on YouTube. It really shows how much enthusiasm is left for this new direction Hollywood is taking with a classic franchise – honestly, it seems like interest is way down.

A beefy Xbox Ally update from ASUS lets you avoid Microsoft’s “Gaming Copilot” AI, alongside other enhancements

Last year, I gathered information from ASUS, Microsoft, and other sources to predict what’s coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026. This year, Microsoft plans to activate the AI processing unit (NPU) in the Xbox Ally X, potentially as early as this quarter. This will enhance features like super resolution, which could improve battery life without sacrificing performance. We’re also expecting new AI-powered features for recording and sharing gameplay clips, along with improvements to the Xbox PC app – including a significant redesign.

Taylor Sheridan Wrote Every ‘Yellowstone’ Episode for a Very Simple Reason

Yellowstone quickly became popular on Paramount+, offering a fresh and daring take on television that resonated with viewers who wanted content that didn’t shy away from challenging themes – something networks were often hesitant to showcase. When it came time to create the second season, creator Taylor Sheridan had to personally write all the scripts. He explained this in an interview with Gold Derby, saying: