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No PS5 Version of Heavy Rain Dev’s PS2 Classic Indigo Prophecy, as Sony Mucks Up Again
Sony has clarified that a planned re-release of Quantic Dream’s PS2 crime thriller Indigo Prophecy (known as Fahrenheit in Europe) will not, in fact, arrive on PS5 as originally suggested. Despite earlier PlayStation Blog wording implying the game would be rebuilt using Sony’s new emulator with native PS5 support, the version going live is actually…
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“The concept of [Xbox] Game Pass was good” despite its eventual faceplant now contributing to mass job losses, reckons Forza Horizon 5 director
Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has spoken out about Xbox’s ongoing wave of studio closures and layoffs, arguing that the underlying concept of Xbox Game Pass was sound even though its commercial failure is now driving the cuts. Brown, who left Microsoft-owned Playground Games in 2023 and is now working on the racing…
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From youth mobility to food exports: the outstanding EU dilemmas facing Burnham
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, is set to face the same unresolved dilemmas in the UK-EU relationship that confronted his predecessors, with an EU-UK summit scheduled for the autumn expected to bring these tensions into focus. Although European leaders including Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz have offered warm congratulations and invitations, analysts…
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The Biggest Critics Of Xbox Game Pass May Be Inside Xbox
Reports say several Xbox studio leaders are strongly critical of Game Pass, arguing that releasing games in the subscription service from day one reduces their perceived value and can undermine direct sales. The debate matters because Microsoft is reassessing how the service supports its gaming business, particularly after its impact on major releases such as…
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Fleetwood Mac’s Most Beautiful Song Proved Christine McVie Was Their Greatest Songwriter
This article is an opinion piece arguing that “Songbird,” written by Christine McVie, best exemplifies why she was Fleetwood Mac’s most gifted songwriter. Unlike bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, who channelled the group’s turbulent personal dramas into mystical or explosive songwriting, McVie’s strength lay in expressing everyday emotions with quiet depth, making her the…
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How good are service stations on UK’s best roads? From Europe’s largest truck stop, to farm shops, a scratch kitchen serving local produce… and the country’s top-rated McDonald’s
A Daily Mail feature looks at the standard of service stations found on some of Britain’s best roads, assessing what is on offer beyond the usual fuel pumps and fast-food outlets. It points to notable examples such as what is described as Europe’s largest truck stop, sites featuring farm shops and a “scratch kitchen” preparing…
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Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?
Engineers at Penn State University have developed a paint-on electronic tattoo made from conductive ink that can be applied directly to the skin to monitor the heart’s electrical activity, offering a potential alternative to spotting problems such as heart attacks. Unlike conventional clinical sensors, the ink dries into a functioning electrode while remaining customisable with…
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David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump
This piece is a David Squires cartoon strip for the Guardian, offering a satirical, illustrated take on Spain’s victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Rather than a conventional news report, it uses comic-style panels to reflect on the match and its surrounding spectacle, with particular focus on Donald Trump’s presence at the event. The…
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The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
This is a WIRED buying guide recommending stylish smart home gadgets that add convenience without detracting from a house’s exterior appearance, updated for July 2026 with a new pool-cleaning robot pick. It targets homeowners keen to add smart features such as locks, doorbells and lighting to their outdoor spaces without the bulky, obviously “techy” look…