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This app lets you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone
Merge Watch is a third-party app that allows an Apple Watch to communicate with an Android phone, addressing Apple’s usual restriction that the watch only works with an iPhone. It enables Android users to retain features such as forwarded notifications, message replies, music controls and some health-data syncing, although the experience is less seamless than…
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I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
TechCrunch journalist Dominic-Madori Davis created an interactive digital avatar of herself with Synthesia, trained to answer questions about one of her articles. The experiment demonstrates how AI avatars could be used in communications, journalism, training and customer-facing roles, while also raising questions about consent, authenticity and the increasingly human-like use of AI in public relations.…
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Kate Upton retires, high school football game rocked by what some say is a cheap shot & iOSU’s new kicker?
The article is a light-hearted sports and culture roundup featuring a disputed late hit during a high-school American football game in Ohio, where Elyria Catholic appeared to be taking a knee. It also questions whether Indiana are genuine college-football contenders after a face-mask penalty influenced their win, while noting their strong receivers and running-back depth.…
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Console orientation mostly depends on space, stability and airflow
Modern PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles are designed to operate safely either vertically or horizontally, so orientation largely depends on available space and personal preference. The main concern is airflow: consoles should sit on a stable surface with clear vents, adequate space from walls and no devices stacked on top. Vertical placement saves…
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stripping unlikely as Manchester City sanctions hearing approaches
Manchester City has been found guilty of most of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges relating to 2009-2018, when they won three league titles and eight major trophies. Although rival supporters have called for those titles to be stripped, there is reportedly little appetite among the Premier League and its clubs for retrospective action. An independent…
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Forgotten Island’s directors unpack their ‘very personal’ anime references
The directors of *Forgotten Island* explain that its occasional 2D anime-style sequences were inspired by their childhoods and used to reveal characters’ personalities. References to *Sailor Moon*, *Dragon Ball*, and *Street Fighter* add comic, exaggerated flashbacks that contrast with the film’s predominantly polished 3D animation. Writer-directors Januel P. Mercado and Joel Crawford matched each character’s…
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Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything
Control Resonant offers a masterclass in how optional content can significantly enhance a game’s experience. Whilst reading the in-game documents and logs is technically optional, players who engage with this material discover both practical gameplay advantages and a delightfully crafted narrative that rewards curiosity. Remedy’s developers have embedded valuable information about enemy attack patterns and…
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One problem with your iPhone’s Always-On Display can easily be fixed
iPhone’s Always-On Display feature allows users to see information on their Lock Screen without unlocking the device, but some users experience the display turning off unexpectedly. Apple provides several straightforward solutions to address this issue, ranging from checking basic settings to adjusting power and focus modes. The Always-On Display may turn off for several reasons:…
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Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood Give Lionel Richie Health Update
Lionel Richie is recovering after several recent hospitalisations, according to fellow American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood. During Bryan’s Nashville concert, Richie appeared in a pre-recorded video confirming that he, Bryan, Underwood and host Ryan Seacrest plan to return for the programme’s 25th season. Bryan said the group had been worried about Richie…
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Slovenia v Scotland: Nations League – live
Scotland begin their Nations League campaign in Ljubljana under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, a former Belgium defender who replaced Steve Clarke following Scotland’s disappointing World Cup performance. Pocognoli has implemented significant changes, introducing eight uncapped players to the squad and refreshing the team with fifteen players who did not feature at the World Cup.…