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Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero
Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire Wisk Aero, along with two other Boeing subsidiaries, three years after settling a bitter trade secrets lawsuit between the two electric aircraft companies. Under the deal, Boeing will sell Wisk, digital airspace management firm SkyGrid and drone maker Insitu to Archer in exchange for newly issued Archer shares, marking…
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Genshin Impact 7.0 release time in your time zone
Genshin Impact’s version 7.0 update is set to launch on 11-12 August, bringing players to the long-awaited region of Snezhnaya and introducing a new cast of characters. The update finally moves the story forward to meet the Tsaritsa, the enigmatic figure who has been collecting the seven gnoses throughout the game’s narrative, making it a…
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Black Myth Devs Were Inspired by 2026’s Hottest Movie to Reject AI in Sequel’s Development
Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has said it will not use generative AI in the design and asset-creation phases of its upcoming sequel, Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Co-founder and art director Yan Qi announced the decision on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, framing it as a deliberate stand rather than opposition to technology…
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One of China’s workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
The Long March 7A, one of China’s most frequently flown rockets, exploded roughly a minute and a half after lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Monday evening local time. The payload, believed to be a military communications satellite, was not disclosed by officials, and Chinese state media had made no comment on…
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Dogs can tell if you’re scared or sad
Scientists have used fMRI scans on dogs to identify how their brains process human facial expressions, finding that dogs can distinguish between happiness and negative emotions such as anger, sadness and fear. The research, published in the journal iScience, builds on prior behavioural studies showing dogs respond differently to happy versus fearful or disgusted human…
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‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world
Developer David Ashby, known for spoof comedy work such as Italian Spider-Man and Danger 5, has created Pro Jank Footy, a video game that pokes fun at Australian rules football by making it progressively more chaotic the longer a match goes on. Co-developed with the help of comedian Broden Kelly of Aunty Donna, who provides…
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Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball live in Vision Pro
Apple will begin streaming Friday Night Baseball live in immersive video on the Apple Vision Pro headset from Friday 28 August 2026, expanding the range of live sports content available on the device. The move follows Apple’s earlier experiment streaming select Lakers NBA games to Vision Pro last year, as the company continues trying to…
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“Expect fake messages”: A load of Steam user personal info has been stolen thanks to a cyberattack on one of Valve’s partners, claims report
Steam publisher Valve has warned European customers that a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, the company that ships Steam hardware across Europe, may have exposed their personal information. The breach affects anyone who bought Steam hardware in the region over the past three months, and Valve is urging affected users to be alert for scam messages…
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2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks
Ars Technica’s review of the 2026 Subaru Outback finds the model has abandoned its long-standing wagon shape for a boxier, more upright SUV-style silhouette, marking a departure from the design language that has defined it since 1995. While the reviewer considers the new exterior less attractive than previous generations, they argue the change delivers real…
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What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices?
Wireless connectivity generally comes via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or 2.4GHz, but the three technologies serve different purposes despite often being confused. Wi-Fi is the only one of the three that provides internet access via a router, while Bluetooth is typically used to pair audio devices with phones and tablets, and 2.4GHz is commonly used to connect…