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Hisense XR10 Smart Projector Review: RGB-Powered Wonder
Wired has reviewed the Hisense XR10, a high-end smart projector that uses RGB backlighting technology, a feature that has recently become popular in televisions and is now being applied to projectors. The device impressed reviewer John Brandon with vivid, brilliant colours and strong gaming performance, though its overall appeal depends heavily on the content being…
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Long John Baldry: The forgotten 1950s musician who helped launch two of Britain’s biggest solo stars
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‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
Two hackers, Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, have each been jailed for five and a half years after a 2024 cyber-attack that gave them extensive access to Transport for London’s IT systems, costing TfL an estimated £39m. The pair, described in court as having obtained “the keys to the kingdom”, exploited a domain…
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NFL quarterback Will Grier retires at 31
Will Grier turned down a Dallas Cowboys coaching opportunity and retired at 31, with Dak Prescott and Kenny Pickett paying tribute on social media.
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Every Day’s a Full Moon at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum
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Titus Welliver on What Sets His New Crime Character Apart From Harry Bosch
Titus Welliver, best known for playing Harry Bosch across more than a decade of the Bosch franchise, is taking on a markedly different role in the new series The Westies. Speaking to ScreenRant, Welliver explained how his character, Glenn Keenan, contrasts with the morally driven Bosch, offering audiences a chance to see him portray a…
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Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium
Lando Norris will start the Belgian Grand Prix with a 10-place grid penalty after McLaren fitted a new battery unit exceeding his season allocation. The team chose to take the hit at Spa-Francorchamps, where overtaking is comparatively straightforward, rather than risk it at the following race in Hungary, where passing is notoriously difficult, ahead of…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1971 With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later
American Songwriter has published a short feature highlighting three one-hit wonders from 1971, celebrating the enduring, feel-good quality of their melodies. The piece reflects a broader nostalgic interest in revisiting overlooked chart moments from the early 1970s, offering readers a nostalgic musical detour rather than any major news development. The three songs featured are “Sweet…
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Tsunami warning for New Zealand after powerful earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand following a powerful earthquake, with initial reports putting the magnitude at 6.3. Authorities are urging caution along coastal areas as the situation develops, though full details of the quake’s location, depth and potential impact have yet to be confirmed. The Daily Mail reports this as a…
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Amazon MGM Hires Head Of Theatrical Marketing, UK & Ire, As Studio Continues To Build International Film Team
Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Chris Besseling as Head of Theatrical Marketing for the UK and Ireland, the latest step in building out its international film division. Besseling, a veteran of eOne, Pathé and True Brit, will be based in London and report to Charlie Coleman, Head of International Theatrical Marketing, while working closely with…