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Xteink’s X4 Pro e-reader adds touchscreen and front light
Xteink has launched the X4 Pro, the latest and most refined of its ultra-compact e-ink e-readers, finally adding a touchscreen and front lighting to the range. At $99 it positions itself as a more portable but less polished alternative to Amazon’s Kindle, and reviewers concluded it is the best of Xteink’s line-up to date despite…
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The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Who Has the Entire NBA Spooked
Pablo Torre, host of the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” has become one of the most feared and celebrated figures in sports journalism after his investigations rattled the NBA. His reporting exposed how the Los Angeles Clippers, owned by billionaire Steve Ballmer, allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap by arranging a $28 million no-show endorsement…
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Your Latest PS Plus Extra Game Just Got a Massive Free Update
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, one of this month’s new PS Plus Extra additions, has received a major free update on the same day it joined Sony’s subscription service. The Shannondale Update adds five new missions along with additional content, giving both existing owners and new PS Plus Extra subscribers extra reasons to dive back into the…
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Brit father is charged over the death of two-year-old son who died after falling out of hotel window in Cyprus
A British father has been charged in connection with the death of his two-year-old son, who died after falling from a hotel window while the family was in Cyprus. The case is being handled by Cypriot authorities, and it adds to a series of incidents in which British holidaymakers have faced criminal proceedings abroad following…
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FIFA World Cup and Olympic Ceremonies Producer Balich Wonder Studio Expands Footprint to North America and Mexico
Balich Wonder Studio, the Banijay-owned live entertainment producer behind six FIFA World Cup ceremonies, is expanding into North America and Mexico by opening new offices in New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The Milan-based studio, led by creative director Marco Balich, has just come off a packed period that included the World Cup closing…
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Millions raised, just $541 in the bank: Inside the collapse of ex-PwC partner’s doomed investment company VentureCrowd Holdings as administrators uncover alleged insolvent trading
VentureCrowd Holdings, an Australian investment platform once run by former PwC partner Steven Maarbani, has collapsed into administration despite having raised millions of dollars from investors, with administrators finding just $541 left in the company’s bank account. Investigators are now examining whether the firm continued trading while insolvent, a practice that can carry serious legal…
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Alice Barlow Shares Woozy New Single ‘Behind’
South London singer-songwriter Alice Barlow, a key member of cult group WOOM, has released a new solo single called “Behind” on Domino Records. The track continues to build word-of-mouth buzz around her solo material, showcasing a woozy, guitar-led sound with a spartan, wiry feel. The song explores the impulse to escape oneself and difficult emotions,…
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What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has announced a six-month suspension of VAT on household electricity bills in Great Britain, effective from 1 October 2026, as his first cost-of-living measure. The move is designed to ease pressure on households through the winter, when energy costs typically peak, though its benefits vary widely depending on how…
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Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges
Bluecore Energy, a maritime nuclear energy startup founded seven months ago by Uber Freight alumnus Kofi Asante, has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co. The company is developing small modular reactors mounted on floating barges, aiming to supply clean power to ports and surrounding infrastructure, including data centres…
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Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It
Zoom has launched a partnership with independent journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza, creator of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” marking the video-conferencing company’s push into original content production. The tie-up reflects a broader shift in how brands engage audiences, as independent creators and journalists gain growing influence, particularly among younger consumers who increasingly turn to individual…