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Indie Dev Posts Video Reporting Stolen Laptops at gamescom as CD Projekt Red and More Step in to Help
Solo indie developer Ryan Laley said his gamescom appearance for upcoming horror game Mimic ended early after laptops were stolen overnight from his booth and those of other developers. The theft left him unable to work or continue exhibiting, highlighting the financial and emotional vulnerability of small studios attending costly industry events. Laley said police…
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How can you be sure what’s inside your teen’s vape? The brightly-coloured gadgets sold online and on every high street can contain a dangerous substance, that can trigger a devastating long lasting side effect…
An investigation highlights concerns that vapes sold openly in Irish shops and online may contain illegal or poorly labelled cannabinoids, including HHC, which has been linked to severe psychosis. It matters because teenagers may assume products sold on the high street are regulated and safe, despite uncertainty over their contents and potential long-term health effects.…
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Twitter.now launches as court considers X trademark injunction
A group led by former Twitter legal counsel Stephen Coates has launched Twitter.now, a blue-and-bird-branded social network positioned as unaffiliated with Elon Musk’s X. The launch is significant because it revives Twitter’s former name and imagery while a US court considers X’s attempt to stop it through a trademark injunction. The project, developed by startup…
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Panasonic Lumix L10 review: A stylish and capable compact camera
Panasonic’s Lumix L10 is a premium compact camera that combines strong image quality, fast performance and a versatile zoom lens, making it a practical alternative to fixed-lens rivals for travel, events and everyday photography. Its main drawback is the high $1,500 price, particularly as it is larger and heavier than the LX100 II it replaces.…
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How to make your Android alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted
The article explains how Android users can keep alarms loud while muting calls and notifications, avoiding missed wake-ups or appointments. It matters because sound controls vary between Android manufacturers, so muting a phone may sometimes also affect alarms unless their volume is set separately. Users should first check the expanded volume menu for an alarm…
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The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
The Vergecast discusses a week of technology news, led by Apple’s updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio computers, new chips and the prospect of an iPhone Fold. The hosts question Apple’s emphasis on AI inference and argue that a foldable iPhone could worsen the familiar problem of concertgoers holding phones aloft to record performances. The…
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Flash storage offers speed but limited endurance and higher cost
Flash memory is widely used in SSDs, smartphones and memory cards because it stores data without power, is compact and performs faster than mechanical hard drives. However, it remains more expensive per gigabyte than hard disks, degrades with repeated writes and erases, and cannot match the speed of system RAM. Modern NAND technology increases capacity…
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GTA VI restricts theft of some parked cars
Grand Theft Auto VI will make vehicle theft more varied by restricting access to some parked cars until players progress through the story and obtain the necessary tools. Rockstar says the change is intended to add progression and decision-making, making the cars players use and the way they acquire them more meaningful, while drivers can…
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Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo remain scarce in US phone shops
Several of the world’s largest Android manufacturers, including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, are scarcely available through official US retail channels despite their strong sales elsewhere. The article argues that carrier control, costly certification, geopolitical tensions and incompatible sales strategies have left American buyers with a narrower choice dominated by Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola. Counterpoint…