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This Lego Mario Kart set may seem simple, but it’s one of the toy-maker’s best large-scale figures to date
GamesRadar+ reviews Lego’s Luigi and Mach 8 Mario Kart set, arguing that its apparently straightforward design makes it one of the company’s strongest large-scale character models. The assessment matters chiefly to Lego Mario Kart collectors and buyers considering whether the display piece offers value beyond its simplicity. The article presents the set as a large-scale…
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Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net
Fulham’s pre-season friendly against Malaga ended in confusion after Malaga scored a penalty into an empty net for what they believed was a shootout. Fulham had left the pitch after the match finished 2-2, saying both clubs had agreed there would be no penalties if the game ended level; Malaga said a shootout had been…
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“The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game” Halo co-creator takes shots Campaign Evolved art direction
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticised the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, particularly its depiction of ancient Forerunner technology and the Halo ring shown on the main menu. His comments matter because he helped establish the series’ original visual identity, and they add to wider player concerns following the game’s release. Lehto said Forerunner…
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We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House
Banqueting House in Whitehall is staging a classical DJ set beneath its restored Rubens ceiling, pairing music associated with the Jacobean and Carolean courts with the building’s visual splendour. The event uses the return of the ceiling to explore how 17th-century music reflected a politically tense, experimental and highly theatrical age. The programme will move…
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Twitch is training AI on livestreams, says it’s an opt out feature as “nobody would opt in”
Twitch has announced plans to train generative AI models using livestreams on its platform, with the setting enabled by default and creators required to opt out. The decision has prompted strong opposition from streamers, who argue that training should require explicit permission; it matters because it raises concerns about creator control, consent and how major…
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I spent 18 months testing the best video doorbells – here are my favourites
After testing 11 video doorbells over 18 months, the reviewer recommends models aimed at different budgets and smart-home setups. The guide highlights that image quality, motion detection, alert speed and subscription costs are the main factors separating the products. – Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (£219.99): best overall, praised for strong day-and-night footage and pre-roll video,…
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‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?
Fenix Flexin’s charting single Rubberz became a focal point in the debate over AI-made music after the rapper initially denied, then later acknowledged, using artificial intelligence in its creation. The dispute illustrates how machine-generated tracks can reach mainstream audiences while remaining difficult to identify, raising concerns about authenticity, consent and the future role of human…
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GLU’s Michael Shuman on new ‘Pony Boy EP’, album plans and why Queens Of A Stone Age won’t headline stadiums
Michael Shuman has discussed GLU’s third release, the four-track ‘Pony Boy EP’, which arrives on 14 August and marks a move towards faster, heavier and more aggressive music. The Queens Of The Stone Age bassist said the project lets him work without strict stylistic limits, while exploring themes of personal confinement, recovery and the unease…
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Harvard-China links unearthed as Congress finds 140 papers co-authored by CCP military universities
A congressional report alleges that Harvard University did not adequately safeguard research collaborations with Chinese institutions, including universities linked to China’s military and defence-industrial sector. The finding matters because it raises concerns that academic partnerships could expose sensitive US research or strengthen institutions associated with the Chinese Communist Party and its armed forces. The report…