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Inquest hears 11-year-old may have watched iPhone video before train death
Jaiden Shehata, an 11-year-old pupil, was fatally struck by a London-bound train while crossing the Bourneview level crossing near Kenley, south London, on his way to school in January last year. An investigator told an inquest he had probably been watching a video on his recently received iPhone, although this did not necessarily mean he…
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NBC’s Line of Fire follows a family spanning federal agencies
NBC’s new law enforcement drama *Line of Fire* distinguishes itself from the crowded procedural genre by following the Hollingsworth family, whose members work across multiple federal agencies rather than focusing on a single institution. Created by Joshua Safran, the show blends law enforcement drama with dysfunctional family dynamics, where professional disputes and personal conflicts become…
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AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet at the White House on 23 September, with the unusual gesture of Trump personally welcoming Xi at Joint Base Andrews. The summit will focus on renewing a fragile trade truce, securing supplies of rare minerals, managing AI competition and addressing sensitive geopolitical issues including Taiwan and…
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Roel Reiné To Direct ‘Lunar Colony’; Billed As Sci-Fi Thriller Meets Space Age ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Director Roel Reiné, known for his work on the Halo television series, has been announced to direct Lunar Colony, a science fiction thriller that reimagines humanity’s future with a lunar colony. The project, brought together by Centerboro Productions, Sintered Steel Productions and Convoke Media, began attracting buyer interest at the Toronto International Film Festival last…
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How the iPhone Duo’s software is different from a standard iPhone
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, introduces software designed around its two-screen form factor, while still running iOS. Its main significance is bringing iPad-style multitasking to an iPhone, allowing two apps to run side by side on the inner display, alongside interface changes tailored to the larger screen. The Duo also supports Apple Pencil…
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GM expands CarPlay and Android Auto in trucks, without restoring them universally
General Motors announced enhanced Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features for upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, prompting some media outlets to report that the company was “bringing back” phone-mirroring capabilities. However, GM never actually removed these systems from its gas-powered vehicles; it only disabled them in electric models starting in 2023, making the…
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Blood of Dawnwalker patch adds accessible mode and refines combat
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s first major patch, due next month, will add a new difficulty setting easier than the current Story mode, allowing players to concentrate more on the narrative than combat. The existing Story mode will be renamed, while the new option responds to requests for a more accessible experience. Combat changes will improve…
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Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush
Dyson has stopped selling its $499 CameraJet toothbrush in several countries shortly after launch, following reports of leaks, battery-compartment water damage and devices failing within seconds or days. Although Dyson says the product has not been recalled, it acknowledges a component problem affecting a small number of early batches, raising concerns about transparency and product…
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Airlines call for Nats answers after second major outage
A connectivity fault at Nats’ Prestwick air traffic control centre disrupted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, forcing airlines including British Airways and easyJet to cancel services. Although the fault was fixed by about 10.30am, at least 200 flights were expected to be cancelled, prompting airlines to demand urgent action, accountability and stronger…
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Bungie Officially Bringing Back Destiny in Major Update
Bungie says it is returning to Destiny after ending Destiny 2 development and laying off much of the game’s team. Studio leaders plan to restore the franchise’s original sense of mystery, discovery and community, while laying the groundwork for new Destiny stories and games; however, it remains unclear whether this means Destiny 3 or a…