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NEC tests parking tech that only starts charging once you exit your car
Japan’s NEC has begun testing parking technology, developed with fellow Japanese firm UrbanChain, that only starts billing a driver once they have parked and left their vehicle, rather than from the moment they enter the car park. This addresses a long-standing gripe with conventional systems, which typically start the clock on entry and so charge…
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Australia is vulnerable to attack: War expert sounds alarm as defence probe is launched into country’s weaknesses for first time in 80 years
A defence expert has warned that Australia is vulnerable to attack, as the country launches a major review into its military weaknesses — reportedly the first inquiry of its kind in 80 years. The probe reflects growing concern among strategic analysts about Australia’s preparedness amid rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in relation to…
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Aces coach Becky Hammon benches 3 starters in what looks like WNBA scheduling protest in national TV game
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon benched three of her starting players during a nationally televised WNBA game against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn on Sunday, in a move widely seen as a protest against the league’s scheduling. The game was part of a back-to-back set for the Aces, and Hammon’s decision to…
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Spy cameras on Navy drones used by Britain’s elite special forces ‘secretly sent data to China’
A report claims that spy cameras fitted to Royal Navy drones used by Britain’s special forces secretly transmitted data to China, raising concerns about the security of equipment relied upon by some of the UK’s most sensitive military units. The allegation, reported by the Daily Mail, points to potential vulnerabilities in the supply chain for…
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2 Marvel Epics Are Officially Conquering Disney+ Worldwide Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Two of the biggest Avengers films, Infinity War and Endgame, have surged into the top ten most-streamed movies on Disney+ worldwide, as viewers revisit the franchise ahead of December’s Avengers: Doomsday. The renewed interest reflects growing anticipation for the upcoming crossover film, which is further evidenced by the record-breaking success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day…
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Sanders urges Democrats to bar super PACs from primaries
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Democratic Party leaders to ban super PACs from involvement in party primaries, arguing that wealthy outside groups exert disproportionate influence over which candidates get elected. The independent Vermont senator, who caucuses with Democrats, framed the current system as corrupt and singled out the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC as an…
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James Gunn Officially Shuts Down a Major ‘The Batman’ Sequel Rumor
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has denied rumours that “The Batman Part II” and its planned third instalment will be filmed back-to-back, ending speculation about how director Matt Reeves’ trilogy with star Robert Pattinson might close the gap between sequels. The clarification matters because “The Batman Part II” has already been pushed back significantly, and…
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Ben Jones, actor who played Cooter in Dukes of Hazzard, dies at 84
Ben Jones, the actor and former US congressman who played mechanic Cooter Davenport in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died aged 84 after suffering a heart attack. His wife, Alma Viator, announced his death in a Facebook post on Sunday, saying he had been resting at home in his favourite chair. Co-star Tom Wopat paid…
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Anne Hathaway Is Officially Having a Monster 2026 as Her Latest Sequel Dominates Streaming
Anne Hathaway is enjoying a standout year, with her legacy sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 now ranking as the most-watched film on Disney+ worldwide following its streaming debut. The film reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, and while critical reception was mixed, with some feeling it lacked the original’s edge,…
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Game of Thrones prequel earns four-star Royal Shakespeare Theatre review
Georgina Brown’s review of “Game of Thrones: The Mad King” at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre has confirmed the stage prequel as a hit, earning four stars for its pace, spectacle and echoes of Shakespearean tragedy. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, the production was a decade in development and sold out immediately…