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Silent Hill: Townfall’s dev team wrecked old TVs with magnets to make its in-game gadget feel real
Screen Burn, the studio behind Silent Hill: Townfall, has revealed that its in-game device, the CRTV, achieves its authentic analogue look by actually being run through damaged old televisions rather than relying on digital effects alone. Writer and director Jon McKellan explained that the team fed gameplay footage and cutscenes through old TVs and pocket…
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8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
WIRED’s 2026 buying guide rounds up the password managers it recommends after hands-on testing, aimed at helping people move away from weak, reused passwords like “123456” and “password” towards long, randomly generated credentials stored securely. The guide argues that using a dedicated password manager is far more practical than trying to memorise dozens of strong…
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Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?
The article, written by a novelist and BBC broadcaster, argues that smartphones have eroded the sustained attention needed for reading books, even among people who once read voraciously. Prompted by a conversation with a doctor friend who wished for a “couch to 5k”-style programme to rebuild the habit, the author explores why this decline matters:…
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Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises
Leaked specifications and pricing for Google’s full Pixel 11 lineup have surfaced ahead of the range’s expected 12 August 2026 unveiling, largely confirming earlier rumours rather than revealing anything new. The leak, reported by Android Headlines, points to price increases across the board and a reduction in RAM for the Pro models, continuing a trend…
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Silent Hill: Townfall’s devs say they’re purposefully playing against your nostalgic tech feelings, but I’m not sure it’ll work on me
Silent Hill: Townfall’s developers say its 1990s setting and retro technology are intended to turn players’ nostalgia into unease. The upcoming horror game replaces the series’ familiar radio with a portable CRT device that players must depend on, making unreliable analogue technology part of the tension. Writer-director Jon McKellan said the team designed moments to…
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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
Apple and Samsung are expanding leasing, subscription and guaranteed-buyback schemes as smartphone makers seek to encourage more frequent upgrades. The approach could make premium devices easier to access for customers who routinely replace phones, while ensuring more used handsets enter the refurbished market. Apple has launched its Apple Upgrade programme in the US with Klarna,…
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What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?
USB tethering lets a smartphone share its mobile-data connection with a computer through a USB cable, offering a potentially steadier and more private alternative to a wireless hotspot. It can be useful in crowded places or where Wi-Fi interference is likely, and may charge the phone at the same time, though it is mainly suited…
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How to create and delete stickers on your iPhone
iPhone stickers let users turn subjects from personal photos or Live Photos into reusable reactions for Messages, offering a more personalised alternative to emojis and GIFs. They can support inside jokes and custom responses, while unused or unwanted stickers can be removed easily. Users can create stickers by pressing and holding a clear foreground subject…
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Ayaneo reveals its Game Boy Advance remake called the Konkr Pocket Advance
Ayaneo has unveiled the Konkr Pocket Advance, a modern handheld inspired by Nintendo’s original Game Boy Advance, shortly after the console’s 25th anniversary in the US. It matters because it combines the recognisable horizontal GBA design with updated controls, connectivity and display hardware, although it is not an official Nintendo product. The device has a…
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Judge refuses xAI’s request to stop a Minnesota law banning ‘nudify’ apps
A federal judge has declined xAI’s emergency request to halt a new Minnesota law targeting apps and websites that create non-consensual AI-generated intimate images, allowing it to take effect on 1 August. The ruling matters because the law is described as the first of its kind in the US and could impose major liability on…