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Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
Google has upgraded Freeplay, its free, ad-supported streaming service, to offer video on demand rather than just scheduled live-style channels. Users can now choose from more than 10,000 shows and films to watch whenever they like, bringing it closer in format to established free platforms such as Tubi and The Roku Channel. The move comes…
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Pearl Jam’s Original Drummer Dave Krusen Breaks Down “Even Flow”: Watch
Dave Krusen, Pearl Jam’s original drummer, has broken down his drum part on the band’s classic track “Even Flow” in a new video for online lesson platform Drumeo. Krusen played on the band’s landmark 1991 debut album Ten before departing the same year following struggles with alcoholism, and the session offers a rare technical insight…
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More Lord of the Rings Remasters Are in the Works Following War in the North Re-Release, Confirms Aspyr
Aspyr has confirmed that further re-releases of classic Lord of the Rings games are on the way, following its surprise “shadow drop” of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition on modern platforms. The confirmation came via a press release stating that fans “can look forward to even more classic…
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Moment motorist collapses building after ploughing into takeaway while on his phone in crash
A 21-year-old driver in Stoke-on-Trent has been jailed after crashing his car into a takeaway shop while using his mobile phone, causing the front of the building to collapse. Daniel Mohammed lost control of his Ford Focus and ploughed into the Rose Fast takeaway in Burslem despite being warned by his passenger to slow down,…
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Jurors to be anonymous in state Luigi Mangione trial, slated for September
Luigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On Tuesday, Justice Gregory Carro ordered for the jury to remain completely anonymous throughout the duration of the trial. The decision to…
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The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial
Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development As the huge societal ramifications of artificial intelligence have become clear, some of the tech industry’s most senior figures have taken to writing thinkpieces on what comes next. The latest to…
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Trump offers Lindell a boost ahead of Minnesota primary: ‘Deserves a BIG WIN’
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his support for My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is running for governor in Minnesota, hours before primary polls close. “Mike Lindell deserves a BIG WIN IN MINNESOTA today,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Nobody has worked harder, and given up so much, in fighting for free and fair…
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I’m boycotting Love and Deepspace for killing my virtual boyfriend, and so are 251,000 other loyal widows
Fans of the mobile romance game Love and Deepspace are organising a boycott after an in-game storyline apparently killed off a popular virtual love interest. The reaction highlights how strongly players can become attached to the game’s characters and how narrative choices can affect a live-service game’s community and reputation. The article says 251,000 players…
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Louis Leterrier reveals E.T. lenses used for The Last House
Netflix has released The Last House, a sci-fi survival thriller directed by Louis Leterrier, who has since spoken to Collider about the film’s making, hidden references and craft choices. He revealed that the production shot on the same camera lenses used in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of numerous nods…
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“Would Kurt Cobain Ever Do ‘The Voice’?”: Travis Barker Warned His Son Against Joining Singing Competition
Musician Travis Barker has revealed that he advised his son, Landon Barker, against auditioning for the US singing competition The Voice, arguing it wasn’t the right path for an artist wanting to build genuine credibility. Speaking on The New York Times Popcast, the Blink-182 drummer said he pointed out that idols such as Kurt Cobain…