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The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch
Core Devices, the startup founded by original Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky, has released the $225 Pebble Time 2, a retro-styled smartwatch that deliberately avoids mimicking the Apple Watch. Rather than an OLED touchscreen, it uses a 64-colour always-on e-paper display, physical buttons and a long-lasting battery, giving it a playful, “hacker energy” feel bolstered by…
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Double Fine launches Amnesia Fortnight crowdfunding campaign after Xbox split
Double Fine has confirmed its next project following its split from Microsoft, launching a crowdfunded revival of its Amnesia Fortnight game jam series. Studio founder Tim Schafer announced the plan on the Kinda Funny podcast, with a Kickstarter campaign titled “Amnesia Fortnight 2026 – Indie Reboot” set to run from 31 August through September. The…
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Coco Opens Kingdom Hearts 4 To These Potential Disney Worlds
In the middle of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Lea–well before he becomes fan-favorite character Axel–makes a brief appearance, leaving a big impression on protagonist Ventus with his rather boisterous behavior. At the end of this scene, Lea makes a declaration that outlines his outlook in life. “I want everybody I meet to remember me.…
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Rayner faces donation row as Harry and Meghan plan UK return
Prince Harry and Meghan have decided to move their family back to the UK, according to royal sources, following a July visit that reportedly cemented their affection for spending time with Harry’s relatives and the wider Spencer family. The couple, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are expected to settle in the countryside rather than London,…
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Why Talk Show Legend Merrill Markoe Felt Right At Home On ‘Hacks’ After Years Of Real-Life Writing For ‘Letterman’ – Guest Column
Merrill Markoe, the Emmy-winning head writer behind David Letterman’s talk shows in the 1980s, has written a guest column for Deadline recounting how she came to consult on HBO Max’s Hacks and later appeared as a fictionalised version of herself in the show’s writers’ room. She was recruited in April 2023 for a “blue sky…
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3 Alt-Country Songs That Proved the Heart of Country Isn’t All About Polished Nashville Tunes
This piece from American Songwriter highlights three songs that showcase alt-country’s rougher, less polished alternative to mainstream Nashville production, a genre that flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s by blending country with rock, folk, bluegrass and other influences. The article argues these tracks, released before and during the alt-country boom, proved audiences were receptive…
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Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
TechCrunch is running a flash sale on tickets for its Disrupt 2026 conference, with the lowest prices ending at 11:59pm PT on 21 August 2026. After that deadline, attendees will pay more for individual and group passes to the event, which takes place from 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. Disrupt 2026 is…
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The “amazing” singer Bruce Springsteen will always miss: “He went out on a high”
Forever in his heart. The post The “amazing” singer Bruce Springsteen will always miss: “He went out on a high” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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HHS launches autistic missing persons alert initiative
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday a new federal initiative to improve preparedness and response efforts when individuals with autism are reported missing. The agency will partner with the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to strengthen coordination among emergency management agencies, law enforcement, first responders and…