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Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?
Engadget examines the persistent claim that regularly restarting a smartphone offers real benefits, concluding that while rebooting is never harmful, most users do not need to do it on a fixed schedule. Modern smartphone operating systems are built to support long uptimes without issue, and any performance gains from rebooting tend to be minor and…
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The “all so beautiful” 1956 rock ‘n’ roll classic that devastated Paul McCartney
The article examines Elvis Presley’s 1956 hit ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, which Paul McCartney has described as a near-perfect record. McCartney said Presley’s vocal sounded as though it came “from the depths of hell”, and argued that the song’s bleak atmosphere and musical simplicity made a profound impression on him. Its importance lies in how it helped…
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AI should answer to users, not Washington
The article’s content is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests it concerns whether artificial intelligence should be primarily accountable to users rather than US federal policymakers. Without the full text, it is not possible to establish the author’s claims, examples, figures…
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Amazon MGM unveils first trailer for Thomas Crown Affair remake
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for its remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, starring Michael B. Jordan as a billionaire art thief who steals for the thrill rather than the money. Jordan, who also directs and produces the film, faces off against an insurance investigator played by Adria Arjona in a cat-and-mouse…
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The Ferrari Luce has at least 500 fans
Ferrari has reportedly already reached its 2026 sales target for the Luce, its polarising, Jony Ive-designed electric vehicle, just two months after a rocky launch. According to the Financial Times, the Italian carmaker had aimed to sell “just under 500” units this year and hit that goal this month, ahead of its quarterly earnings announcement…
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The Beatles announce expanded reissue of ‘Rubber Soul’ featuring previously unreleased John Lennon demo
The Beatles are releasing an expanded reissue of their 1965 album ‘Rubber Soul’, featuring a previously unreleased John Lennon demo called ‘Little Girl’ among other session recordings. The reissue arrives on 2 October via UMG and Apple Corps Ltd, marking the first time in over six decades that the landmark record has been presented in…
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UMG, WMG, Sony, HYBE, Believe, BMG & More Propose New Principles for AI Song Chart Eligibility
A coalition of major music companies including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, HYBE, Believe, Concord and several independent labels has proposed a set of principles to determine when AI-assisted songs can qualify for music charts. The move comes as streaming platforms grapple with a growing volume of AI-generated content and follows a…
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George R.R. Martin’s New ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Debuts to Critical Acclaim
George R.R. Martin’s new stage production, Game of Thrones: The Mad King, has begun previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, opening on 28 July after days of turmoil that saw its first four performances cancelled. Despite the Royal Shakespeare Company’s insistence that the ambitious production would go ahead, further disruption followed before the…
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Town divided by claims it has ‘too many old people’ sees controversial plans for eighth large care home rejected
A council has rejected proposals for an eighth large care home in a town that has become divided over claims it already has “too many old people”. The decision reflects growing local tension about the concentration of elderly care facilities in the area, with residents and officials seemingly split over whether further development of this…
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Amazon reviewers can’t get enough of these 13 DeWalt tools, starting at $32
Fox News has compiled a promotional roundup of DeWalt power tools currently discounted on Amazon, aimed at DIY enthusiasts and tradespeople looking to save on branded equipment. The article highlights combo kits, saws and garage or outdoor tools, with discounts of up to 62% and prices starting from around $32, drawing on positive Amazon customer…