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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1983 That Still Sound Fresh Today
An American Songwriter feature revisits four pop and synth-pop songs from 1983 that the author feels are unfairly overlooked compared with other hits from the era. The article argues these tracks still sound modern and deserve renewed appreciation, despite achieving strong chart success at the time. Each song is presented with its chart performance and…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Pixel Perfect update release countdown: Exact start time and date
Disney Dreamlight Valley players will soon be able to welcome Ralph, from the Wreck-It Ralph films, into the village after a four-year absence since he first appeared in early trailers for the game. The character’s arrival forms the centrepiece of the upcoming “Pixel Perfect” update, marking the long-awaited reunion with fellow villager Vanellope and giving…
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NASA scientist who retrained as investment adviser before blowing clients’ cash on luxury holidays is ordered to repay £650,000
A former NASA scientist who retrained as an investment adviser has been ordered to repay £650,000 after defrauding clients and spending their money on luxury holidays. The case highlights how a career switch into financial advice, ostensibly lending credibility from a scientific background, was instead used to misappropriate client funds for personal gratification rather than…
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Video: Get A Closer Look At LEGO’s New Pokémon Sets In This Review
Nintendo Life has shared a closer look at LEGO’s upcoming Pokémon sets ahead of their release, using a review video from LEGO YouTuber Tiago Catarino to showcase details not previously visible. The video highlights the sets’ instruction booklets and hidden design touches, building further anticipation for the adult-focused range as part of the toy giant’s…
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Qobuz rolls out real-time synced lyrics to all subscribers
Qobuz has introduced real-time synchronised lyrics and a redesigned player interface across its iOS and Android apps, making the feature available to all subscribers. The high-fidelity streaming service announced the update on Thursday 23 July, bringing it into line with Spotify and Apple Music, which have offered synced lyrics since 2021 and 2019 respectively. Because…
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DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
DCC, one of the FTSE 100’s largest energy firms, has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by US private equity groups KKR and Energy Capital Partners, despite objections from its founder and biggest shareholders. The deal marks the latest in a wave of London Stock Exchange departures, following similar moves by Mitie, Tate & Lyle and…
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“If there was ever a Bluetooth speaker born to play Crazy Train, this is it”: Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker review
Louder has published a review of the Marshall Bromley 450, a Bluetooth party speaker from the audio brand best known for its guitar amplifiers. The review frames the speaker as particularly well-suited to loud, guitar-driven rock music, with the reviewer noting it feels “born to play” tracks like Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train, reflecting Marshall’s continued…
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England’s top 10 unhealthiest towns REVEALED – where the average resident dies up to a decade early
A Daily Mail investigation has identified England’s ten unhealthiest towns, where residents’ life expectancy falls up to a decade short of the national average. The report highlights stark regional health inequalities, with people in these areas facing significantly higher risks of premature death compared with those living in more affluent parts of the country. The…
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Locarno’s StepIn Focuses on ‘Power, People, Data and the Future of Film’: ‘The Counter-Algorithm Is a Human Being Who Gives a Damn’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Locarno’s industry think tank StepIn is returning for its 15th edition with a programme titled “Power, People, Data and the Future of Film,” examining how algorithms, artificial intelligence and growing industry consolidation are reshaping independent cinema. The event matters because it tackles a tension increasingly felt across the film business: audiences are drawn to original,…
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Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton
Tottenham Hotspur’s women’s team enjoyed a standout season in the Women’s Super League, offering fans a welcome contrast to the struggles of the men’s side, which narrowly avoided relegation. Under new head coach Martin Ho, Spurs Women achieved their highest-ever points tally, playing attacking, organised football that has strengthened the bond between the club and…