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Forza Horizon 6 has not been delayed on PS5, developer confirms – but still won’t say when it’s coming out
Playground Games has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has not been delayed, rejecting rumours that had circulated for over a week after the studio went quiet on the console rollout. The clarification appeared as a brief line tucked into a blog post about the game’s latest major update, stating that…
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Xiaomi 18 Fold debuts wider form factor and proprietary processor
Xiaomi has unveiled the 18 Fold, a book-style foldable phone with an unusually short, wide form factor, previewed by The Verge at IFA ahead of Apple’s own rumoured foldable launch this week. It is Xiaomi’s first book-style foldable since 2024’s Mix Fold 4 and follows Huawei and Samsung in adopting a squatter design, but goes…
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Netflix animation Dang! marks rare Asian American comedy amid mixed reception
Netflix’s animated comedy “Dang!” has drawn a mixed critical reception on release, notable chiefly for being a rare Asian American-led animated series that largely sidesteps familiar “tiger mum” and assimilation clichés. Created by Andrew Law, a writer with credits on “Hacks” and “The Good Place”, the eight-episode show follows three dysfunctional New York siblings and…
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Xiaomi 18 Fold hands-on: An attractive ‘mid-size’ foldable with powerful specs
Xiaomi has unveiled the 18 Fold, a “mid-size” foldable phone launching in China the same week Apple is expected to reveal its own foldable iPhone. It features a 7.68-inch inner display and 5.38-inch outer display in a squished A4 aspect ratio, weighs just 219g, and pairs a distinctive asymmetric design with Xiaomi’s first in-house flagship…
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‘Dang!’ Review: Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu in Netflix’s Zany but Inconsistently Amusing Animated Take on Young Adulthood
The Hollywood Reporter has reviewed “Dang!”, a new Netflix animated comedy about three dysfunctional adult siblings in New York, created by Andrew Law, a writer previously known for his work on “Hacks” and “The Good Place”. The eight-episode series is notable for being led by and centred on Asian American characters while largely avoiding familiar…
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Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi has unveiled the 18 Fold, a short, wide book-style foldable phone shown to journalists at IFA, arriving in the same week Apple is expected to launch its own foldable iPhone. The device follows a design trend set by Huawei and Samsung, but takes it further with an even shorter, wider shape than Samsung’s Galaxy…
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Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators say scammers are exploiting the platform’s copyright complaint system to extort money from them, filing bogus infringement claims and then demanding ransoms to withdraw them. Because Meta does not verify the authenticity of complaints when they are lodged, repeated claims can see accounts temporarily suspended or demonetised, pushing creators to pay up rather…
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Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The UK government has announced £30m of investment in SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, part of a new national space strategy aimed at boosting Britain’s launch capabilities and reducing reliance on other countries for satellite launches. The funding, described by the spaceport as a “hugely significant” vote of confidence, is expected to unlock a further £30m…
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Wildlife and access boost planned for city park
Coventry City Council is set to begin work improving access and wildlife habitats at Longford Nature Park, a small reserve recognised by the council as being of high importance to biodiversity in the city. The scheme aims to make the site easier for people to enjoy while protecting the species already living there, reflecting the…
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Inside the incredible comeback of Roxy Jacenko’s husband: From jailhouse to billionaire after massive ChatGPT deal
Oliver Curtis, husband of publicist Roxy Jacenko, has secured a major multi-year deal to supply computing capacity to OpenAI through his Sydney-based firm Firmus Technologies, positioning the company for what could be the largest listing on the Australian Securities Exchange this decade. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, marks a striking turnaround for Curtis, who was…