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Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops
Microsoft has reportedly removed its recommendation of 32GB of RAM for gaming laptops, revising guidance that had previously suggested higher memory capacity was desirable. The change matters because Microsoft’s recommendations can influence buyers’ expectations and manufacturers’ marketing, although the article suggests the shift may reflect positioning rather than a major change in gaming requirements. The…
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GTA 6 Has Not Been Delayed, Still On Track For Its November Launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly not been delayed and remains scheduled for a November launch. The news matters because the game is one of the industry’s most anticipated releases, with any change to its timetable likely to affect players, retailers and other publishers. The available article text contains no further details beyond the headline,…
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Europe finalizes plans for its ‘sovereign’ Starlink competitor
The European Commission has finalised an implementation plan for IRIS², an EU-backed satellite broadband network intended to provide a sovereign, secure alternative to services such as Starlink. The agreement moves the project from planning towards deployment and matters because it is designed to support European governments and participating countries during emergencies, humanitarian operations and border…
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Doom creator id Software used Taiwanese pirates to help distribute the game, John Romero reveals
John Romero has said that id Software deliberately worked with Taiwanese pirates to help distribute Doom during the shareware era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rather than trying to stop copied versions being sold, the studio saw them as a low-cost way to expand the game’s reach in a market it did not…
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PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience
PSB’s $1,399 iQ2 is a wireless stereo speaker system that aims to combine hi-fi sound with the convenience of modern streaming and multi-room audio. The review finds that it succeeds largely through confident, spacious sound, flexible placement and a polished control app, making it a capable central hub for home listening without relying on voice…
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Tyga Says ‘There’s Nothing Wrong ‘ With Using AI to Create His ’80s-Inspired Album ‘$tarface’
Tyga has said he used artificial intelligence as a production tool on his new album, $tarface, rejecting criticism that the technology undermines the music. He compared its use to the early backlash against Auto-Tune, arguing that artists can use new tools creatively while remaining responsible for the core work. The rapper said AI helped supply…
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Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
Global food prices reached their highest level in three and a half years in July, driven by heatwaves, drought and conflicts disrupting crop production and trade. The rise matters because higher international commodity costs are likely to feed through to supermarket prices in coming months, while worsening food insecurity in vulnerable regions. The UN FAO…
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The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I’ve Personally Tested (2026)
WIRED recommends high-capacity laptop power banks, based on the author’s testing of more than 100 portable chargers. The guide prioritises models of 20,000 mAh or more, which can generally charge most laptops up to twice, and highlights fast charging, multiple USB-C ports and flight-compliant capacities. – EcoFlow Rapid Pro X: WIRED’s top pick, with 27,650…
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CANCER BATS Share Music Video For ‘Give Me Dirt’ Title Track
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats have released a music video for “Give Me Dirt”, the title track from their eighth studio album, released on 7 August. The video, directed by Mitch Barnes, accompanies an album that the band says reflects a reconnection with nature, personal loss and environmental damage. The album follows 2022’s Juno-nominated…