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Father and passerby died trying to save his two children who got swept out to sea, inquest hears
A father drowned along with a member of the public who tried to rescue his two young children after they were swept out to sea, an inquest has heard. The tragedy highlights the dangers of coastal rip currents and the instinctive but often fatal risks bystanders take when attempting water rescues without lifesaving equipment or…
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Random: Miyamoto’s Current Gaming Habits Are Just As Wholesome As You’d Hope
In a rare in-depth interview with Famitsu, veteran Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that at 73 he barely plays video games alone any more, preferring instead to keep games at his house so his grandchildren visit to play them together. The remark offers a charming glimpse into the personal life of one of gaming’s most…
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BBC Studios Seeking Natural History Unit Chief As Jonny Keeling Moves To Creative Director
BBC Studios has begun recruiting a new chief for its Natural History Unit (NHU), the acclaimed team behind Planet Earth III and The Americas, as current head Jonny Keeling moves into a new Creative Director role. Keeling will stay in his present post until the handover in 2027, ensuring continuity while a successor is found.…
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“I wish I could do that”: A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives’ characters’ asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities
A senior character artist on The Sims, Jess Hyland, has praised rival life-simulation game Paralives for allowing characters to wear mismatched shoes and earrings, saying she wishes The Sims could do the same. Speaking at the Develop conference following a talk on how The Sims 4’s character creator has evolved since 2014, Hyland noted that…
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Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft and Ubisoft have launched a partnership that lets owners of certain Ubisoft games on Xbox play those titles on PC at no extra cost, in a move that blurs the boundary between console and PC ownership for shared franchises. The scheme works by linking eligible games to a player’s Ubisoft Connect account, Ubisoft’s PC…
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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
WIRED has published its updated 2026 gift guide for mothers, curated by its reviewers ahead of Mother’s Day, birthdays and other gift-giving occasions. The guide recommends a mix of wellness, lifestyle and tech products that WIRED staff say they have personally tested and, in many cases, given to their own mothers. Featured picks include the…
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Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
David Pierce, editor-at-large at The Verge, argues that smart rings could become the standout AI gadget, outshining rivals like smart glasses and AI pins, thanks to advances in dictation technology that let users speak to their devices with remarkable accuracy. He was particularly struck by a demo of Sandbar’s forthcoming Stream ring, which uses a…
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Carín León tops nine nominations for first European Premios Juventud
TelevisaUnivision has confirmed the full list of nominees for the 23rd Premios Juventud, with Mexican singer Carín León leading the field on nine nominations, ahead of Beéle, Kany García and Rauw Alejandro on seven apiece. The ceremony will be held on 3 September at the Starlite Amphitheater in Marbella, Spain, marking the first time the…
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When Wham! Went To China To Conquer America: Unearthed Rushes In BBC Feature Doc Give New Perspectives On A Pop History Moment
A newly restored BBC feature documentary, “Wham! 10 Days in China,” revisits the pop duo’s historic 1985 trip to Beijing and Guangzhou, when George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley became the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. The venture was originally intended as a publicity springboard to help Wham! break into the American…
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How Isolation and Love Fueled Paul McCartney’s Greatest Solo Masterpiece in 1970
This piece explores the origins of Paul McCartney’s 1970 solo track “Maybe I’m Amazed,” widely regarded as the high point of his early post-Beatles songwriting. Written on the piano he received as a wedding gift, the song emerged from a mix of personal turmoil and newfound love, as McCartney processed the breakup of The Beatles…