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My family is coming apart – so it’s time for one last video game session | Dominik Diamond
Dominik Diamond reflects on his family’s final games night before its members move into separate homes, ending two decades of living together. Despite frequent conflict, illness and mental-health difficulties, video games have provided a shared space for humour, conversation and reconciliation, making the occasion emotionally significant. He chooses Quiplash, a phone-controlled comedy party game that…
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Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands to 10 Arenas, Adds AI and Dance Competitions (EXCLUSIVE)
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival will expand its 2026 edition to 10 competition areas, introducing categories for AI-made films and screendance. The Oscar-qualifying festival’s growth reflects both rising global interest in short films and a willingness to recognise emerging forms of filmmaking that combine technology, choreography and cinema. Organisers received a record 3,340 submissions from…
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Suno loses copyright infringement lawsuit brought by GEMA in Germany
A Munich court has ruled that AI music generator Suno infringed copyright by using music represented by Germany’s GEMA without permission. The decision strengthens pressure on generative-AI companies to secure licences for training material and compensate rightsholders, although Suno says it disagrees with the ruling and is considering an appeal. The court ordered Suno to…
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Airport sign fails to boot, officers already on the scene
A digital sign at a Phoenix airport car rental building was photographed displaying an EFI Shell prompt instead of its usual information. The apparent boot failure left the sign unusable for travellers and illustrates how a basic underlying computer problem can become highly visible in a public setting. The EFI Shell typically appears when a…
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Amazon’s Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides
Amazon-owned Zoox has become the first company to receive US regulatory approval to operate a steering wheel-free robotaxi service that charges passengers. The decision is significant because it creates a commercial route for purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional manual controls, potentially accelerating their deployment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted Zoox a temporary exemption…
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Tecno’s new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone
Tecno has unveiled a concept smartphone with what it calls the industry’s first genuinely bezel-less display, claiming a zero-millimetre border around the screen. If realised in a production device, it could push phone design beyond today’s ultra-thin bezels and offer a more immersive display, though practical concerns such as accidental touches when holding the handset…
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UK house prices up 0.1% in July as buyers remain cautious on interest rates
UK house prices rose by 0.1% in July, but the market remained subdued as buyers weighed uncertain interest-rate prospects and wider economic risks linked to the US-Iran conflict. The figures suggest that the usual summer peak in housebuying activity has been weakened by concerns over inflation, energy prices and borrowing costs. Nationwide said the average…
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Spain Deploys Military After 49,000 Breach Border And At Least 19 Die
Spain said it had largely reversed an unprecedented mass crossing into Ceuta, its North African enclave, after more than 50,000 migrants entered from Morocco by land and sea. At least 57 bodies were recovered on the Spanish side, with further deaths possible in Morocco, highlighting the humanitarian dangers and political strain surrounding Europe’s external borders.…
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BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live
BP has put its North Sea oil business up for sale as it reviews its portfolio and seeks to redirect investment towards projects with higher returns. The move comes amid a political dispute over whether the UK should permit further North Sea extraction, making the sale significant for energy security, jobs and the future of…