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Why you shouldn’t remove the screen protector film on your Nintendo Switch 2

  • Leave the Switch 2’s built-in adhesive film in place.
  • It helps contain shards if the screen breaks.
  • Add a separate protector for scratch resistance.

Nintendo says Switch 2 owners should leave the adhesive film fitted to the console’s screen. It is designed to help contain glass shards if the screen breaks, so removing it could expose users to shards and compromise a part of the console’s intended construction. The article says the…

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Papua New Guinea’s Most Expensive Film, ‘Mussau: The First Song,’ Wraps Shoot, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Papua New Guinea’s $4.5 million film has wrapped after 40 days of filming.
  • The drama features dialogue in six languages, including endangered local languages.
  • Producers are targeting a 2027 festival premiere and possible Oscar entry.

Papua New Guinea’s most expensive film, the $4.5 million historical drama *Mussau: The First Song*, has finished filming after a 40-day shoot. The production matters for its focus on Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage, including several endangered local languages, and for bringing community members into the cast. Directed…

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Keanu Reeves’ Iconic ’90s Crime Thriller Is Officially Being Removed From Netflix

  • *Point Break* leaves Netflix after 30 November.
  • The film stars Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze.
  • It earned $84 million on a $24 million budget.

Netflix will remove *Point Break*, the 1991 crime thriller starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, after 30 November. The change matters to viewers who want to stream the film, which helped establish Reeves as an action star before *The Matrix* and *John Wick*. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the…

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Born 75 Years Ago Today in Texas, the “Harmonica Man to the Stars” Who Transformed Willie Nelson’s Sound

  • Mickey Raphael is 75 and has played with Willie Nelson since 1973.
  • His harmonica helped shape Nelson’s sound and reach younger listeners.
  • Raphael has collaborated with artists across country, rock and pop.

Mickey Raphael turns 75 on 7 November, marking a career closely tied to Willie Nelson: he joined Nelson’s backing band, The Family, in 1973 and has remained with him ever since. His harmonica playing is credited with helping reshape Nelson’s sound and broaden its appeal to younger listeners.…

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Why you should never put your PlayStation 5 on a carpeted floor

  • Keep every PS5 off carpet.
  • Leave at least four inches around it.
  • Clean vents with the console unplugged.

The article advises keeping every PlayStation 5 model off carpet, arguing that dust and debris near the console’s vents can hinder cooling and that a console on the floor is more likely to be kicked or stepped on. It says a clean, open location can help reduce overheating…

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‘Pokemon’ Anime Studio OLM Trains AI Coloring Tool on Just Three Frames in Japan Government-Backed Project

  • OLM’s tool learns a show’s colours from three frames.
  • It colours later frames in about 15 seconds each.
  • OLM estimates painting workload has fallen by around 30%.

OLM, the Japanese animation studio behind the Pokémon series and films, has developed a tool that learns a production’s colouring style from three hand-painted frames. The work is part of a Japanese government-backed research project, and OLM says the tool could reduce repetitive painting while fitting into existing…

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Before ‘Band of Brothers,’ Tom Hanks Produced a Forgotten HBO Miniseries That Aged Perfectly

  • Hanks produced the 1998 Apollo miniseries before *Band of Brothers*.
  • Its 12 episodes explore missions through varied perspectives.
  • The series earned 17 Emmy nominations and three wins.

Tom Hanks helped produce HBO’s 1998 miniseries *From the Earth to the Moon*, three years before *Band of Brothers*. The 12-part drama follows NASA’s Apollo programme and remains an engaging account of the missions and the people affected by them. Hanks produced the series with Ron Howard, Brian…

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3 Great Songs That Keep The Beatles’ Legacy Alive in Their Lyrics

  • Three songs carry Beatles references into later music.
  • Barenaked Ladies and Rae Sremmurd use the band’s cultural image.
  • Frank Ocean reworks a Beatles melody in “White Ferrari”.

The article highlights three songs that reference The Beatles, arguing that these nods keep the band’s cultural and musical legacy present for newer audiences. The references also give each song a concise way to evoke fame, relationships or enduring melodies. Barenaked Ladies’ “Be My Yoko Ono” draws on…

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Five songs about craving summer in the depths of winter

  • Five songs capture longing for warmth during winter.
  • Their themes range from romance to loss and hope.
  • The Beatles and The Mamas & the Papas round out the selection.

The article selects five songs that evoke winter’s cold and the desire for summer warmth, whether through love, longing or bleak imagery. It presents music as a way to imagine comfort during darker months, with each track approaching the season differently. The examples include AFI’s “Love Like Winter”,…

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One of the buggiest D&D games ever released, Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, is back and actually playable again

  • The rerelease fixes the game’s notorious bugs.
  • Modern features include widescreen and controller support.
  • Its simple dungeon-crawling still has modest appeal.

Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, a 2001 Dungeons & Dragons dungeon crawler notorious for serious bugs, has been rereleased on Steam and GOG in a playable state. The updated version has modern features and fixes the old problems, making it easier for players to try a…

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