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Tom Holland’s Divisive Adventure Epic Surges to #1 on Hulu
Tom Holland’s 2022 film Uncharted, a big-screen adaptation of the popular Naughty Dog video game, has climbed back into the spotlight after finding renewed popularity on streaming, four years after its cinema release. Its resurgence comes as Holland enjoys a high-profile year, headlining Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey alongside Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, and returning…
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Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage, Florida condo safety alarm and Michigan murder-suicide
Nine killed and thirty-three hurt as Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv; Florida warned of widespread condo structural risks; plus xAI’s Minnesota court setback, new Tarantino and Cruise film news, New Radicals’ comeback and Women’s Open golf highlights.
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Meet the ‘internet radical’ who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online
Tom Evslin, an early Microsoft “internet radical,” has recounted his role in developing what became Exchange Server and Outlook, and later in building AT&T’s internet strategy through the WorldNet project. At Microsoft in the early 1990s, Evslin pushed for the company to embrace the internet sooner, but Bill Gates prioritised launching Exchange, Office and NT…
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‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
Pokémon Go marked its 10th anniversary with a fan pop-up event in Shoreditch, east London, drawing hundreds of devotees to celebrate the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken millions of players out into the real world to catch virtual creatures. The gathering, held on a Saturday, highlighted how the franchise has built a devoted,…
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‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Security experts are warning about a scam text message impersonating the parking app RingGo, which falsely claims recipients owe outstanding parking charges. The messages, sent from an unverified sender, urge people to click a link and pay immediately by threatening “administrative action” if the debt is not settled, exploiting the plausibility of the claim since…
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Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
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‘Hacks’ Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First
“Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs discussed the show’s legacy and the possibility of a spinoff during an appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. Einbinder said working alongside Gillian Anderson on the film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” had shifted her outlook on discussing “Hacks” long-term, comparing it to how Anderson…
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UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments (UKGI), the body that manages the state’s stakes in companies such as Channel 4, the Post Office, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds, has been told to tighten its internal security after a data breach left sensitive information publicly accessible for nearly two days. The lapse, disclosed in the agency’s annual report,…
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SUFC News: United’s Matondo transfer decision confirmed with decisive update – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed that the club are in talks with Rabbi Matondo over a possible transfer after the Wales winger trained with the Championship side. The update matters because it moves the proposed move beyond initial speculation, although no agreement or signing has yet been announced. Matondo, 25, is under contract…
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Avatar’s New Fighting Game Rolls Out First Post-Launch Update
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, which launched on Switch last week, has received its first post-launch patch, with the developers outlining a broader roadmap for upcoming updates. The move signals ongoing support for the title following its debut, addressing early feedback about missing features and giving players a clearer sense of what’s coming next. The…