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Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studios and Games Workshop are developing an animated television series based on Warhammer 40,000, expanding the sci-fi wargame franchise’s presence on screen. The show will spin off from the Warhammer 40K episode of Amazon’s Secret Level anthology series, with actor Henry Cavill, a well-known fan of the franchise, attached as an…
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Reform and Restore Britain unity poll, Whitehall data leak, Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Today’s briefing covers a Reform-Restore Britain merger poll, a Whitehall data exposure, plans for a huge South Yorkshire solar farm, Kohberger’s bid to withdraw his guilty plea, Alibaba’s new AI model, peptide therapy scrutiny, and Chalobah’s injury return.
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Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?
An AI-generated song, “Rubberz” by Fenix Flexin, spent the summer of 2026 climbing the charts amid persistent accusations that it was made using artificial intelligence rather than performed by the artist himself. The track’s synth-pop sound, unusual for a rapper known for his gritty voice, drew suspicion, but the mystery has taken on wider significance…
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US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own
US company Auterion has developed AI-powered guidance hardware and software that lets Ukraine’s cheap Shrike kamikaze drones autonomously track and strike moving targets without human control or GPS, even if their radio link is jammed or blocked. This matters because it brings advanced autonomous targeting, previously reserved for expensive precision munitions, to low-cost frontline drones,…
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The Best Disney+ Free Trial Hacks and Subscription Deals
Disney+ dropped its site-based free trial back in 2020, but The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 shopping guide sets out several workarounds and bundle deals for shoppers looking to access the streamer more cheaply. These include free access through partner services such as DirecTV and Verizon, as well as discounted multi-platform bundles combining Disney+ with Hulu, ESPN…
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Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Says AI Can “Empower Artists That Know How to Use It”
Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele has defended the use of artificial intelligence in music-making, telling iHeartRadio Canada that he uses AI tools “of course” and views them as simply another instrument at a musician’s disposal. His comments add him to a growing list of prominent musicians publicly weighing in on AI’s role in…
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The Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Laptop is More Powerful Than the Xbox Ally X and Only a Pound Heavier
Best Buy is offering a limited-time $900 discount on the Asus ROG Flow Z13, a compact convertible gaming laptop, bringing a high-spec configuration down to $2,099.99. IGN highlights the deal as notable because the device delivers performance far beyond typical handheld gaming PCs, such as the Xbox Ally X, while weighing only around a pound…
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Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
Google has rolled out an update allowing Fitbit data to sync directly into Apple Health, closing a gap that had frustrated users switching between the two ecosystems. Previously, data could only flow one way, from Apple Health into Google Health, forcing users who wanted the reverse to rely on third-party workarounds such as Power Sync…
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Republican attorneys general warn OpenAI could face legal action over breach
{beacon} Technology The Big Story Republican AGs warn OpenAI could face legal action over breach More than a dozen Republican attorneys general are calling on OpenAI to preserve records on its models’ recent breach of another company, suggesting the AI firm may have violated state or federal laws in the incident. © Adobe Stock…