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Valve may be putting the finishing touches to the Steam Frame software stack, because Lepton and FEX are now on Steam
Valve has added Lepton and FEX to Steam, prompting speculation that it is nearing completion of the software stack for its reported Steam Frame hardware. The move matters because both projects could help Valve run Windows-focused games and applications more effectively on Linux-based devices. Lepton is associated with translating or supporting Windows graphics components, while…
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NASA boss balks at billion-dollar estimate for recycled Moon rover
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has pushed back on cost estimates for a proposed lunar rover built by combining two Mars rover engineering testbeds, warning that “we simply will not fly it” if the projected billion-dollar price tag proves accurate. The dispute highlights the challenge of NASA’s push to find cheaper ways to explore the Moon,…
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‘Evie Was Created by Our Talented Artists’: Stellar Blade Dev Responds to ‘AI Slop’ Accusations
Shift Up boss Hyung-Tae Kim has defended the studio’s AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain after fans accused the company of releasing “AI slop.” Responding to a follower who questioned why the studio wasn’t relying on its “talented artists,” Kim argued that the video’s star, new protagonist Evie, was hand-crafted by artists and…
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Richard Tice being probed by Parliament’s standards watchdog over ‘failure to declare an interest’ – as Reform’s deputy leader blames ‘anti-Israel lobby group’
Richard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leader, is being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over an alleged failure to declare an interest, in a case that raises questions about MPs’ compliance with the Commons’ code of conduct. The probe matters because it puts scrutiny on a senior figure in a party that has positioned…
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Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict
Georgia and Michigan have become the latest US states to report cyberattacks on their water systems, joining Minnesota as investigators examine incidents affecting at least seven states in total. The FBI is probing the campaign, with Iran-backed hackers considered the leading suspects, though the bureau has not made a formal attribution; the attacks matter because…
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How to change and customize your Apple Watch face
Engadget has published a how-to guide explaining the various ways owners can change and personalise the face of their Apple Watch, going beyond simply switching between pre-set designs. The article notes that while accessories such as watch bands offer some scope for personalisation, the watch face itself is where most of the customisation options lie,…
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Ring Cycle review – AI staging dispenses with drama to create banal bric-a-brac
Bayreuth festival’s new AI-generated production of Wagner’s Ring cycle, unveiled for the festival’s 150th anniversary, has been reviewed as a disorganised failure that undermines the drama of the work rather than illuminating it. Directed in name only by German stage director Marcus Lobbes, the staging replaces conventional design with AI-generated visuals projected across the full…
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Upcoming LEGO Sets: Release Dates for 2026 and Beyond
IGN has published a running guide to upcoming LEGO sets, tracking every officially announced release with its price, launch date and preorder links. The list is updated regularly and spans a huge range of themes, making August 2026 a particularly busy month with dozens of new sets launching. Highlights of the August 2026 wave include…
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EU announces new rules on AI transparency
The European Union’s new AI transparency rules under Article 50 of the AI Act came into force and became enforceable across the bloc on 2 August 2026. The regulations require publishers and developers to clearly label AI-generated or AI-assisted content and to inform users when they are interacting with a chatbot or AI agent rather…
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Activision rushes out another Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 fix for the embattled PlayStation ports after a hacker started ruining lobbies by bricking accounts
Activision has issued a further fix for the PlayStation versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 after a hacker reportedly disrupted online matches by exploiting a vulnerability that could brick players’ accounts. The response matters because the ageing game’s multiplayer community has faced repeated security and stability problems, leaving some players unable to access…