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2027 Kia Seltos first drive gives you plenty of SUV for not much $

  • Kia's new Seltos SUV starts at just $24,990
  • Bigger than before, styled after the larger Telluride
  • Petrol engines available now; hybrid version arrives late 2026

Kia has unveiled the second-generation Seltos, a small SUV that borrows styling cues from its larger Telluride sibling while starting at a modest $24,990 before delivery. The launch matters because it runs counter to an industry trend of automakers retreating to high-end, high-margin models, with Kia instead betting…

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Review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) – The Best Single-Player Splatoon Has Fantastic Multiplayer

  • Splatoon Raiders turns Salmon Run into a full single-player dungeon crawler.
  • Nearly all past Salmonid enemies return, plus tougher new "Seasoned" variants.
  • New gadget system replaces sub-weapons, changing boss battle tactics.

Nintendo Life has reviewed Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2, a spin-off that expands the series' popular co-op Salmon Run mode into a full dungeon-crawling single-player experience while also retaining strong multiplayer appeal. The reviewer describes it as feeling like a side mode from a future Splatoon entry that…

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Rewritten review of Splatoon Raiders praises its looter-shooter twist despite repetitive gameplay

  • GamesRadar+ reviews Splatoon Raiders, a looter-shooter spin-off of Splatoon
  • Praised for capturing Splatoon's tone within loot-based gameplay
  • Reviewer notes repetitive gameplay as a recurring drawback

GamesRadar+ has published a review of Splatoon Raiders, a new spin-off that reimagines Nintendo's Splatoon universe as a looter-shooter. The review is broadly positive, arguing that the game successfully captures the distinctive tone and character of the "Squidling" world while introducing loot-driven progression mechanics more commonly associated with…

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Myke Towers, Eladio Carrión, Greeicy & More Set for 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup

  • Fiesta Latina 2026 lineup revealed for Miami's Kaseya Center, 17 October
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda to receive Corazón Latino honour
  • Tickets go on sale 28 July via Ticketmaster

The 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will take place at Miami's Kaseya Center on 17 October, with Billboard exclusively revealing the star-studded lineup. This year's edition, hosted by Enrique Santos, will also honour Lin-Manuel Miranda with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award for his creative work and philanthropic efforts, while…

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As Dubstep’s Popularity Surges, Bass-Focused Rampage Recordings Relaunches Via Strategic Partnership With Monstercat

  • Rampage Recordings relaunches via a Monstercat partnership
  • Part of Create Music Group's $50m investment in Monstercat
  • Comes amid a US resurgence in dubstep and drum & bass

Belgian dubstep and drum & bass label Rampage Recordings is relaunching through a strategic partnership with Monstercat, aiming to sign both established and emerging bass music producers. The deal forms part of a $50 million investment programme that Create Music Group, which acquired Monstercat in 2025, is putting…

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YouTube Star Alejo Igoa Signs With WME

  • Argentine YouTuber Alejo Igoa signs with WME for global representation
  • He has 120 million YouTube subscribers, previously unrepresented
  • Deal covers touring, media, brand deals, books and licensing

Argentine YouTuber Alejo Igoa, who has amassed 120 million subscribers, has signed with talent agency WME for worldwide representation across all areas, having previously had no formal representation. The deal will see WME help expand his touring, media and digital content businesses while developing brand partnerships, books, licensing…

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Andrea Zapata Joins VideoAmp as SVP, Agency Partnerships

  • Andrea Zapata named SVP of agency partnerships at VideoAmp
  • She previously held senior measurement roles at T-Mobile and Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Move supports VideoAmp's push to expand agency and advertiser relationships

Andrea Zapata has joined VideoAmp as senior vice president of agency partnerships, part of the measurement-technology firm's push to build stronger ties with media agencies and advertisers as it competes with established players like Nielsen. She will lead outreach to buy-side clients and report to Bryan Gorski, VideoAmp's…

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Lego Unveils ‘The X-Files’ 1,478-Piece Set Featuring Mulder and Scully Minifigures (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Lego launches official 1,478-piece "The X-Files" set with Gillian Anderson.
  • Set features eight minifigures, Mulder's office, forest and UFO scenes.
  • On sale from 4 August ($199.99); early access 1 August for Lego Insiders.

Lego has revealed an official "The X-Files" building set, created in partnership with star Gillian Anderson, as part of its fan-submitted Lego Ideas range. The 1,478-piece set includes eight minifigures, among them Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, and marks a nostalgic nod to the 1990s sci-fi series ahead…

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Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera

  • Halliday's new G2 smart glasses have no camera, only microphones.
  • They transcribe, translate and summarise meetings via an AI display.
  • Cost $599, ships September 2026, but lacks a recording indicator light.

Halliday has unveiled the G2, a second-generation pair of smart glasses that deliberately omits a camera, positioning the device as a professional tool for meetings, client conversations and other settings where recording video would be unwelcome. Instead, embedded microphones listen to conversations and can transcribe or translate speech…

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Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable

  • Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders swaps competitive multiplayer for looter-shooter gameplay.
  • Players explore solo missions to earn gear, similar to Destiny or Borderlands.
  • Core ink mechanics and Splatoon's cast remain central to the new format.

Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders, a new spin-off that takes its family-friendly, ink-based shooter series away from competitive online multiplayer and into the looter-shooter genre popularised by games like Destiny and Borderlands. Rather than team-based matches, players take on missions and explore levels solo to earn gear and…

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