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Sony launches Bravia 6 OLED range from $1,300
Sony has announced the Bravia 6 OLED, a lower-priced model intended to compete directly with mid-range OLED televisions from Samsung and LG. It broadens Sony’s TV range by offering OLED features below the company’s Bravia 8 models, potentially making its sets more accessible to buyers who want gaming and premium-format support without choosing Sony’s highest-end…
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SpeedoIQ swim tracker targets competitive goggle users
Speedo has unveiled SpeedoIQ, a removable swim-tracking module designed to fit inside its latest Vanquisher goggles. The platform aims to challenge established smart-goggle makers by providing swimmers with post-session analysis and coaching information, while its approval for use in World Aquatics competitions could make it particularly relevant to competitive athletes. SpeedoIQ tracks pace, distance, breathing,…
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Toni & Guy boss sacks her ex-lover on mental health leave after salon romance turned toxic: The Hotmail mistake behind his unfair dismissal win… as he gets engaged to a fellow hairdresser
A Sydney Toni&Guy salon owner unfairly dismissed her former partner, Roberto Pozzato, while he was on mental-health leave, after their relationship and workplace conflict deteriorated. The Fair Work Commission found the dismissal procedurally unfair, highlighting the risks of personal disputes affecting employment decisions. The former couple’s relationship ended in November 2023 but they continued living…
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X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed
X has launched NFL Gametime, a dedicated feed for American football fans, in partnership with the NFL. The move is intended to centralise scores, league news, player data and fan commentary, while potentially making X more appealing to advertisers that have become wary of the platform. The feed sits alongside X’s For You and Following…
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ATF responds to ‘major’ cybersecurity incident after ransomware gang’s claims
The ATF has confirmed a cybersecurity breach classified by senior Justice Department officials as a “major incident”, after the Qilin ransomware gang listed the agency on its leak site. The agency says the intrusion affected an isolated computer system holding information on targets of ATF investigations, with no indication that its enterprise network, eForms service…
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Uefa Champions League 2026-27: league phase draw – live
The Champions League league-phase draw for 2026-27 is due to take place in Monte Carlo at 5pm BST, with all 36 clubs learning their home and away opponents. It is the third season using the expanded single-league format, which has produced some late drama around qualification but remains debated over its size and competitive incentives.…
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Midwest boy, 7, nearly DIED after completing common garden chore for his stepmom without gloves on
Seven-year-old Rayden Vollrath was hospitalised after handling pokeweed while clearing overgrowth in his family’s Illinois garden without gloves. His mother said plant sap may have reached his face after he scratched it, causing a severe allergic reaction that developed into anaphylactic shock; the case highlights the risks posed by toxic plants during routine gardening. Rayden…
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Forget GTA 6, Here’s the Biggest Gaming Video to Drop Today
Polygon has launched Point It Out!, a new weekly video game news series hosted by Simone de Rochefort and editor-in-chief Matt Patches. The show aims to examine major gaming stories and their cultural context through a humorous, visually presented format, rather than simply recapping headlines. The first episode covers introductions and Gamescom 2026, with a…
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Tune Remains Triumphant on Top Movie Songs Chart
Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You”, from Toy Story 5, has remained at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart for a second consecutive month. Its continued performance underlines the song’s strong commercial reception and the enduring impact of high-profile film soundtrack releases. The track recorded 82.5 million US streams and 16,000…