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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 offers replaceable batteries
Sennheiser has unveiled the Momentum True Wireless 5, a redesigned version of its flagship earbuds notable for user-replaceable batteries in both the buds and their charging case. Rather than being sealed with glue like most earbuds, the components can be accessed with a simple screwdriver, meaning owners won’t need to discard the earbuds once the…
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EA’s Saudi takeover wouldn’t have happened if the company’s culture “had any semblance of a moral backbone”, say staff fearing layoffs and ownership meddling
Employees at Electronic Arts are voicing fears over layoffs and creative interference following the completion of the company’s leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, which has taken EA private. According to a Game Developer report based on interviews with anonymous staff, workers feel EA’s culture lacks the moral…
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Live Report – Øya 2026; A lesson in doing it all, and doing it well
Does niche even exist anymore? In a world where any song you could wish for is available at your fingertips and music discovery is more infinite than ever, the once closed walls of a coterie like subculture have come crashing down. Surely by now, everyone likes a bit of everything.… The post Live Report –…
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Mass Effect 5 and BioWare’s Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says
A former EA manager has cast doubt on whether Mass Effect 5 will survive the company’s recent $55 billion takeover.
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Mahmood backs wider distribution of asylum seekers in wealthier areas
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has confirmed her backing for a “fair spread” of asylum seekers across the UK, endorsing a call originally made by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to place more migrants in wealthier, middle-class areas rather than concentrating them in deprived communities. The move signals that the government intends to treat Burnham’s proposal…
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More than 60 Australian childcare centres are immediately shut down over ‘serious issues’ – with four employees suspended
More than 60 childcare centres across Australia have been shut down with immediate effect after “serious issues” were uncovered, prompting the suspension of four employees. The closures, affecting centres operated by the Ignite childcare group in Victoria, come amid heightened scrutiny of the country’s early education sector following a string of safety and conduct breaches…
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Far Out’s ‘Shortcuts’ van hits the road and welcomes Getdown Services in Bristol
We’re rolling! The post Far Out’s ‘Shortcuts’ van hits the road and welcomes Getdown Services in Bristol first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Sales of trainers dive as cost of living pressures hit JD Sports performance
JD Sports has cut its full-year profit forecast after cost-of-living pressures, worsened by the US war on Iran, hit sales of trainers and other footwear, particularly in the United States. The retailer’s shares fell 12% on the news, dropping to their lowest level since July, as investors reacted to signs that inflation is making shoppers…
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Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
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The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
Many people don’t pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.