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The unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have ended up in an unsuspecting buyer’s hands
An apparent unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have been sold to a buyer who believed they were purchasing the older Elite Controller 2 through the OfferUp marketplace. The claim is based on Reddit images that users said matched material seemingly leaked by Brazil’s regulator Anatel in May, although Microsoft has not announced or launched…
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Blossoms recorded new music with Declan McKenna in a hot tub
Blossoms have revealed that they recorded vocals for a forthcoming collaborative single with Declan McKenna while in a hot tub. Frontman Tom Ogden described the session as absurd but enjoyable, reflecting the playful approach the band say they are taking on their next album. The song, ‘Additional Driver’, concerns a minor car bump near Manchester’s…
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‘In Flames’ Director Zarrar Kahn Returns to Toronto With Gym-Incel Rom-Com ‘The Lion Does Not Concern Himself,’ Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Zarrar Kahn will return to the Toronto International Film Festival’s Short Cuts programme with “The Lion Does Not Concern Himself”, a romantic comedy about a gym coach drawn into toxic podcasting and manosphere culture before a new client becomes a potential love interest. The film reframes themes of male anger, online isolation and gender…
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‘We’re Trying to Bet Big on Human Artistry’: Spotify’s Sam Duboff Talks AI Initiatives
Spotify executive Sam Duboff said the company wants to develop artificial-intelligence music tools that support artists rather than compete with or replace them. Speaking during a visit to Australia, he said the country’s emerging approach to AI — centred on copyright, consent and payment — broadly matches Spotify’s position, and argued that licensed AI products…
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts
Bethesda employees and the CWA video game union staged a protest outside the company’s Rockville, Maryland office during an internal visit by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, using a giant inflatable rat and red flags to highlight recent job cuts. The action coincided with Sharma’s reported playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6, drawing attention to ongoing…
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Xbox CEO teases The Elder Scrolls 6’s title and praises the game’s scale and story
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has hinted that The Elder Scrolls 6 has an eight-letter subtitle, while praising its “scale and grandeur” and story after a live playthrough. The post appears intended to reassure fans that Bethesda’s long-awaited role-playing game remains a priority despite Xbox’s recent restructuring and job cuts. Fans are speculating that the title…
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8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
Patagonia’s annual past-season sale offers discounts of up to 40% on selected outdoor clothing and equipment. WIRED highlights the promotion as a chance to buy durable, recycled-material gear at lower prices, though available colours and sizes may be limited. – Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket — £132, down £57; a three-layer recycled rain shell with a…
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‘New’ Smiths Single To Be Released In Rough Trade Box Set
Rough Trade Records will release a box set featuring a previously unissued Smiths single on the label, despite the song itself having been released elsewhere before. The inclusion is notable because it gives ‘The Headmaster Ritual’ its first official Rough Trade single release, with new artwork overseen by Morrissey. Due on 30 October, the set…
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Saudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loom
The Saudi Pro League is seeking to reduce its reliance on ageing superstar signings and instead improve the wider standard of Saudi football, though Cristiano Ronaldo remains central to its profile. His possible achievement of 1,000 career goals this season could dominate attention, even as clubs pursue younger overseas players with potential resale value. The…
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U.K.’s Largest Harry Potter Store Opening in London Ahead of HBO Series Launch
Warner Bros. will open the UK’s largest official Harry Potter shop on Oxford Street in November, ahead of HBO’s new television series premiering on 25 December. The launch is intended to capitalise on renewed interest in the franchise during the Christmas shopping period and will add a major themed retail attraction to central London. The…