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Former Halo leaders lament effective closure of Halo Studios, as one employee finds themselves promoted and fired in same week
Halo Studios has been effectively shut down following sweeping Microsoft Xbox cuts, leaving only a small support team. Former leaders Bonnie Ross and Kiki Wolfkill expressed support for affected staff, while cinematic director Josh Daniels said he was promoted and laid off in the same week. Major Halo development is moving to Activision, which has…
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DDA Vet Jack Davidson Exits To Launch Events Management Company JDL
Jack Davidson has left DDA after 17 years to launch Jack Davidson Logistics and Events (JDL), a London-based company specialising in event management and logistics. The venture will serve film, television and technology festivals and markets, while also providing technical, screening and awards-campaign support across the UK and Europe. Davidson most recently worked as Senior…
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PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada
PitPro Automation has installed its first robotic tyre-changing system at a Kal Tire shop in Calgary, marking the startup’s first real-world deployment in Canada. The company says the system can replace four tyres in under 15 minutes, addressing labour shortages and the physically demanding nature of tyre fitting. The system uses two oven-sized robots, sensors…
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RAF Hawk jet crashes after takeoff in Wales as pilots ‘ejected safely using parachutes’
An RAF Hawk T2 training jet crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. Both trainee pilots reportedly ejected using parachutes and were not believed to be seriously injured, while emergency services attended the scene near Rhosneigr. Witnesses described seeing flames, violent pitching and hearing a loud bang before the aircraft came…
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Pre-Budget triple whammy as figures show UK economy already nearly flatlining with forecasts cut and IMF issuing debt warning… but Burnham insists he will ‘dial up’ Manchesterism
The UK Government faces a difficult economic backdrop to its autumn Budget on 28 October as figures reveal the economy is nearly stagnating. Business activity data shows the weakest performance in three months, whilst the OECD has downgraded growth forecasts and the IMF has warned about rising debt levels across major economies. Chancellor John Healey…
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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains ‘very powerful’ off coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo was downgraded from category 5 to category 4 but remained an exceptionally powerful storm off Mexico’s south-western coast. Although it was not expected to make direct landfall, its slow movement threatened torrential rain, dangerous surf, flooding and mudslides. A NOAA aircraft recorded sustained winds of about 180 mph (285 km/h), with stronger gusts,…
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Trump and Xi set to tackle AI, trade and Taiwan
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, trade and Taiwan at their US summit, as China’s global influence and the stakes in the relationship have grown since their last meeting. The talks may produce limited progress, with disagreements over AI safety, US technology restrictions, Taiwan’s defence and the future of the…
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Ofcom probes Pornhub owner over UK children’s access safeguards
Ofcom is investigating Pornhub’s owner, Aylo, over concerns that its age-checking system may not effectively prevent children in the UK from accessing pornography. The investigation could determine whether the company has breached the Online Safety Act, which makes providers responsible for ensuring their age-assurance measures are highly effective. Pornhub began using Apple’s device-level age-verification process…
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Legal & General plans to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Legal & General plans to cut about 1,000 jobs by mid-2027, roughly a tenth of its workforce, as chief executive António Simões seeks to create a leaner organisation. The insurer and pensions firm said the restructuring is the next stage of its transformation and will initially rely on voluntary redundancies in the UK, though compulsory…
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Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window
The summer transfer window saw several clubs secure impressive value signings despite ongoing inflation in football transfers. Notable bargains included Roma’s acquisition of Porto playmaker Mora for €25m, well below his €70m release clause, Hull’s signing of versatile Swedish winger Stroud, and 37-year-old striker Aubameyang joining Dépor on reduced wages. Across Europe’s top leagues, promoted…