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Geek Tyrant
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Rumored to Bring in Shang-Chi, Silver Samurai, Viper... and the Alien Suit — GeekTyrant
Here we go again, Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors are spreading online like a wild fire. The latest claims come from insider Alex Perez at The Cosmic Circus, who says he's he's seen concept art that show that Tom Holland's next MCU outing will pit him against Silver Samurai and Viper, with none other than Shang-Chi fighting by his side. According to Perez, these two villains, last seen teamed up in The Wolverine (2013), could be the main antagonists. 'What I heard involves a connection [between Peter Parker and Bruce] dating back to the earliest days of the MCU and exploring some uncharted territory for both characters' personal histories,' he adds, implying a deeper story that brings The Hulk into play too. Now, before anyone gets too hyped, let's pump the brakes. Perez previously claimed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day would feature Venom and Knull following the release of Venom: The Last Dance , so we're definitely in 'take it with a grain of salt' territory. That said, the idea of Spider-Man clashing swords with Silver Samurai and dodging toxins from Viper in a global martial-arts-flavored showdown? Yeah, it's wild enough to be interesting. It's also worth noting that Perez believes that Brand New Day , Daredevil: Born Again , and The Punisher Special Presentation are the only MCU projects leading directly into the long-rumored Mayor Fisk storyline. If true, this could be the first major link between Peter Parker and the darker street-level world of the MCU. As for that alien costume, according to the report, Spidey's black suit will indeed appear in the movie, which instantly cranks up the speculation machine about Symbiotes, Multiverse crossovers, and all kinds of narrative mayhem. Viper aka Madame Hydra is a deadly martial artist, toxin expert, and terrorist with ties to Hydra and a long history of battling heroes like Wolverine and Captain America. Silver Samurai, meanwhile, is a mutant with a tachyon-charged blade capable of slicing through nearly anything. He's most often a Wolverine nemesis, but has been known to blur the lines between villain and anti-hero. Directed by Shang-Chi filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, with a script from MCU vets Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, Holland stars alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Liza Colón-Zayas. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pak student selected for IOAI
KARACHI: A Pakistani student namely Muhammad Ayan Abdullah has been selected to represent the country at the prestigious International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), due in Beijing, China from August 2 to 9, 2025. Viper Technology, Pakistan's leading IT hardware manufacturer, has extended full support to enable his participation. In collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Viper has proudly provided its flagship 'PLUTO AI PC'-a locally assembled, high-performance computer designed specifically for Al and machine learning workloads. This initiative is part of Viper Technology's mission to empower Pakistani youth with cutting-edge tools and promote 'Made in Pakistan' innovation in global competitions. The PLUTO AI PC provided to Muhammad Ayan is part of Viper's newest Al PC line-built in Pakistan, built for performance, and now headed to Beijing. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
TechCrunch
3 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock
Rising-star defense tech Mach Industries has announced a new $100 million round of funding at a $470 million valuation. TechCrunch first reported that this deal was in the works last month. New investor Keith Rabois from Khosla Ventures joins existing investor Geoff Lewis of Bedrock Capital to lead the round. Existing investor Sequoia also participated. The fresh funding brings the startup's total raised to about $185 million to date. The round represents a modest step up from the company's previous valuation. When Mach announced its Series A funding in October 2023, investors assigned the company a $335 million post-money valuation. This means the latest round's $470 million post-money to pre-money valuation is essentially flat, representing just $35 million in additional value over the past year and a half. Mach Industries' rise in the defense tech world has been nothing short of meteoric, even if its latest funding round suggests investor enthusiasm is cautious. It was founded in 2023 by then 19-year-old CEO Ethan Thornton, who dropped out of MIT to work full time on the company. In June 2023, he landed Sequoia's Stephanie Zhan and Shaun Maguire as investors who led Mach's $5.7 million seed round. Geoff Lewis, founder of Bedrock Capital, led Mach's $79 million Series A a few months later. Within the last year, Mach has grown from about 20 employees to 140, Thornton tells TechCrunch. The startup has designed three weapons systems: a super light jet-powered vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle called Viper that requires no runway; a high-altitude glider plane that can strike targets from miles away at the edge of the atmosphere, named Glide; and Stratos an in-air satellite with sensors and communication capabilities that can operate at extreme altitudes. The company has also secured significant contracts and infrastructure investments. Earlier this year, Mach was selected by the Army Applications Laboratory to develop a vertical takeoff precision cruise missile and announced plans for its first factory — a 115,000-square foot facility in Huntington Beach, California. Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Mach's goal is to create weapons with 'the ability to carry out strikes at very long ranges,' Thornton said. But the fast-growth of his young company has been an whirlwind experience. He remembers moving into the company's first office in Cambridge, Mass., just two years ago, when the company was so pinched for cash that he and founding team member Ashton Bennett hand-built the office furniture, college-dorm style. 'Like, we went to Home Depot, bought a bunch of plywood, bought a bunch of 2x4s, and built all the furniture ourselves,' he told TechCrunch via video conference from a room that now features commercial office furniture. 'I'd say we're still equally scrappy, but now it's very, very exciting to have a full factory and a team [that's] equal parts industry veterans who've done this before' and those new to the defense industry. The founder also says he's aware of the gravity of building weapons during a time of unprecedented advances in AI and global political unrest. He points to Ukraine's drone 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers as an example of the new kind of pinpointed, AI-powered warfare that has already arrived. Thornton believes that his company, along with other young defense tech contenders, are building weapons for this new reality more affordably than traditional defense contractor offerings. He emphasizes that his work is done in conjunction with layers of national defense decision makers. 'The work we do is done in direct contact with the State Department, with the Department of Defense, with Congressional members,' he says. Moving forward, Mach will use the new funding to build out manufacturing capabilities and develop several new products in R&D that Thornton won't publicly discuss yet, including some kind of new propulsion engine.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown Results: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton march into King of the Ring semis; John Cena to face R-Truth next week
On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown , Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton advanced to the semifinals of the King of the Ring tournament with hard-fought victories at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. In a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way match on WWE SmackDown, Orton emerged victorious against LA Knight, Aleister Black, and Carmelo Hayes to secure his place in the King of the Ring semis. The chaotic finish saw Bron Breakker interfere, delivering a massive Spear to LA Knight. Taking advantage of the disruption, Orton hit Hayes with a thunderous RKO. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo As the dust settled, Orton pinned Knight - who had just been struck by Hayes moments earlier - to clinch the win. The Viper's experience and opportunistic instincts proved decisive, moving him one step closer to claiming the coveted King of the Ring crown. — WWE (@WWE) Live Events Rhodes ensured his journey in the King of the Ring tournament continued with a clutch victory in another intense Fatal 4-Way match featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade, and Damian Priest later in the night. The bout saw near falls and momentum shifts, with Nakamura nearly sealing the win after setting up Cody for a Cross Rhodes of his own. But Rhodes countered just in time, escaping the move and delivering a decisive Cross Rhodes to Nakamura. With the pinfall, Rhodes joined Orton in the semifinals, keeping his hopes of becoming King of the Ring very much alive. — WWE (@WWE) Orton now faces a tough semi-final clash against Sami Zayn , with a spot in the King of the Ring finals on the line. Zayn's resilience and crowd support will test Orton's experience and opportunism. Meanwhile, Rhodes awaits his semis opponent, who will emerge from a stacked bracket featuring Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, Rusev, and Sheamus. All four are set to compete in a first-round matchup, with the winner eventually squaring off against Rhodes. As the tournament heats up, the path to the King of the Ring throne remains full of high-stakes battles and unpredictable twists. JOHN CENA TO FACE R-TRUTH NEXT WEEK John Cena's iconic music hit once again during the night, but instead of R-Truth answering the call, CM Punk made his way out. The two exchanged words, building anticipation for their upcoming Undisputed Championship clash. As Cena turned to leave the ring, R-Truth blindsided him yet again, locking in the STF and forcing security to rush in and separate them. — WWE (@WWE) Later backstage, R-Truth demanded a match against Cena on next week's SmackDown from General Manager Nick Aldis - and the request was granted. The heated rivalry is set to continue with fireworks guaranteed.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Orton net worth in 2025, current WWE salary, contract and more
Image via WWE Randy Orton has been one of the most accomplished WWE superstars of all time. WWE has seen many talents come and go in the global juggernaut after they have surpassed their primes. However, there is a select few who have had lengthy tenures and are still wrestling in the best in-ring shape. One of those illustrious names is future WWE Hall of Famer Randy Orton . He made his debut in 2002 and is still an active competitor on the WWE roster. With his remarkable career that is still going strong, Orton has been able to make an incredible fortune for himself and his family. What is Randy Orton's net worth in 2025? According to sources such as Celebrity Net Worth and Sportskeeda, Randy Orton has earned a substantial amount due to his career as a professional wrestler. As of this date, Orton's net worth is estimated to be close to $ million, with the majority of his income derived from his WWE contract and endorsement deals. What is Randy Orton's salary in 2025? As per the same sources, Randy Orton's annual salary is estimated to be around $4 million. Randy Orton is still part of the active WWE roster Randy Orton has been an active in-ring WWE competitor since his debut in 2002. In his over two-decade-long career, the Apex Predator has claimed multiple championships and accolades. He made his return from a hiatus at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE and resumed his rivalry with Kevin Owens from last year. The duo was set to clash in an epic showdown at WrestleMania 41. However, the match was cancelled after Owens announced that he would need to undergo neck surgery. Orton laid out an open challenge at The Show of Shows, which was answered by TNA's popular wrestling star, Joe Hendry. The Viper made quick work of him and defeated Hendry in a squash match. Following WrestleMania, he was embroiled in a heated feud with his iconic rival, John Cena. The two veterans battle in one last match at the WWE Backlash PLE for the Undisputed WWE Championship. At the end of a spectacular yet chaotic main event, Cena retained the title over Orton using some underhanded tactics. Orton has not been seen on WWE television since that night, so it remains to be seen what his next move will be in the company moving forward. Also read: Ron Killings net worth: A look at R-Truth's fortune after WWE return
