The Feed October 6th

Merge 104.8  |  06 October 2025

Tom Cruise is going to surprise the world with his new movie – and it’s going to be a dark comedy! He’s known for his insane action-movie stunts but when the movie comes out next we are going to see a new kind of thing. The project doesn’t have a name yet but it’s expected to be released next year.

 

Microsoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. They have started testing ad-supported games streaming internally, allowing employees to play a number of titles free without a Game Pass subscription. Microsoft is also currently testing a limit of one hour for sessions, with up to five hours free a month.

 

In Japan, napping at work isn’t being lazy— it’s actually a sign of dedication. This is something that is respected in Japanese culture so when an employee dozes off at their desk, it’s often seen as proof that they’ve been working so hard and deserve a brief snooze. Instead of facing the boss, they’re admired for their effort. It shows commitment, persistence, and loyalty to their job.