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Jay-Z Documentary Series Sets HBO Release Date
HBO has confirmed the release schedule for “Jay-Z in 8,” a documentary series in which the rapper sits down with producer Rick Rubin to discuss the lyrics and stories behind eight episodes of his catalogue. The series premieres on 18 September and will roll out two new episodes each Friday until concluding on 9 October,…
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Micron, the trillion-dollar memory company, refused to replace a crucial drive for current market value until Reddit got mad
Micron initially declined to replace a failed 4TB Crucial SSD under warranty, instead offering its owner a refund based on the original purchase price. After the complaint gained attention on Reddit, the company reportedly changed course and offered a replacement, highlighting how shortages and rising storage prices can weaken the practical value of a warranty.…
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Xbox targets affordable next-generation console amid soaring component costs
Xbox says its next-generation console must prioritise affordability as surging component prices, partly linked to AI data-centre demand, put pressure on the industry. It has also announced a scheme allowing owners of 1,000 supported physical games to receive digital entitlements, potentially preserving access to older titles on future Xbox hardware. Chief executive Asha Sharma said…
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The Downcast Temptations Hit That Hinted at Turmoil and Tragedy Behind the Scenes
The Temptations’ 1967 single “I Wish It Would Rain” marked a pivotal moment for the group, signalling their shift towards a harder-edged “psychedelic soul” sound and standing as one of the last major recordings featuring volatile lead singer David Ruffin. The song’s poignant lyrics, written by Rodger Penzabene, took on tragic significance when the 22-year-old…
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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a surge in optimism dubbed the “Burnham bounce” following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s business rates discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues, according to a survey of trade bodies. However, businesses warn this goodwill could disappear unless the government delivers further tax relief, as rising costs continue to…
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15,000 years of solar wind in four hours? A Seattle company gives it a go.
The Seattle-based startup Interlune has developed a lab technique to simulate lunar regolith exposed to billions of years of solar wind, tackling a key obstacle in its plan to mine helium-3 from the Moon. Helium-3, a rare isotope embedded in lunar soil by the solar wind, has long-term promise for fusion energy and nearer-term uses…
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Your Oura Ring can’t measure what’s going on in your skull
Oura, maker of the popular smart ring, is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it misled customers by claiming the device can accurately track sleep stages such as REM, deep and light sleep. The complaint argues this is impossible because the ring cannot directly measure brain waves, and describes its AI-based sleep-stage estimates as no better…
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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Several Premier League clubs are generating record-breaking income from player sales this summer, with Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United all moving into the all-time top six for transfer income in a single window. This marks a shift from the usual narrative of Premier League clubs as big spenders, and with days left in…