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You’ll Have to Wait Until 2028 to Play PS5’s Shiniest, Jankiest Sci-Fi Adventure
Neo Berlin 2087, a cyberpunk detective thriller announced in 2023, is now expected to launch on PS5 in 2028. A new Gamescom trailer highlights its ambitious visuals and crime-solving premise, but the long development timeline and apparent roughness may raise questions about whether the game will meet expectations. Players control detective Nolan, voiced by Elias…
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Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+
After testing more than 100 models, WIRED recommends wireless chargers across several categories, emphasising convenience over wired charging for overnight use. The guide matters because charger quality, speed, compatibility and included accessories vary widely despite the technology’s long availability. – Nomad Stand One (4th Gen, Qi2 25W): best stand; charges compatible phones at up to…
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Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is “almost inevitable” Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
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International Disruptors: Megan Park Talks Debut Series ‘Sterling Point’, Importance Of “Not Talking Down” To Young Audiences & Stepping Out Of YA Space With Next Feature ‘Die Alive’
Megan Park discusses her move from acting to writing and directing, following the success of films including The Fallout and My Old Ass. Her first television series, Sterling Point, has become a leading young-adult title on Prime Video, reflecting her aim to create ambitious work for younger viewers without patronising them. Park created, directed all…
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Supergirl faces generative AI backlash as deleted video seems to show use in pre-production on the DC movie
The forthcoming DC film Supergirl has prompted online criticism after a now-deleted video appeared to suggest generative AI was used during pre-production. The reaction matters because it reflects continuing concern about AI’s role in creative work, particularly where it may affect artists’ jobs and intellectual property. The article does not establish the full extent of…
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The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper
WIRED recommends four paper planners for 2026, favouring formats that are flexible, spacious or customisable. The guide argues that undated and adaptable planners can make organisation easier by reducing wasted pages and allowing users to begin at any point in the year. – Roterunner Purpose Planner: best weekly option; an undated six-month planner with monthly…
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Welcome to the AI slopification of movie marketing
It sucks. The post Welcome to the AI slopification of movie marketing first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Microsoft’s blobby AI companion has begun his ascent to the heavens to join Clippy and Cortana. Okay, he’s being booted to another platform
Microsoft has removed Mico, the animated blob character used in Copilot’s voice mode, and moved it to the Learn Live educational experience. The change reduces Mico’s prominence as a general-purpose AI companion, despite Microsoft having presented it as a more personable face for Copilot. Mico was introduced in 2025 as an optional visual character that…
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Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin’s two-pad plan
This week’s Rocket Report highlights moves by Rocket Lab, MaiaSpace and Firefly Aerospace as they expand launch capacity and pursue new vehicles. The developments matter because demand for launch services is tightening, while companies face pressure to prove that ambitious rocket programmes can be delivered reliably and financed sustainably. – Rocket Lab unveiled GHOST, a…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is presented as a refined rather than revolutionary foldable, with most of the traditional compromises of the form factor now largely removed. It is thinner, flatter and more practical when folded than earlier models, while retaining a tablet-sized internal display; however, its £2,100-equivalent starting price remains its biggest drawback…