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Gamescom apologises for how it initially responded to indie developer hardware thefts
Gamescom has issued a fresh apology for its handling of hardware thefts affecting several indie developers at the Cologne event, admitting its initial response “did not strike the right tone” and lacked empathy for those affected. The reversal follows widespread criticism after multiple exhibitors, including indie developer Ryan Laley, Iam8bit and Tessera Studios, reported laptops…
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Manchester City v Coventry, Nottingham Forest v Tottenham and more: football clockwatch – live
This extract comes from the Guardian’s live “clockwatch” football blog covering Saturday’s 3pm Premier League and EFL kick-offs, including Manchester City v Coventry and Nottingham Forest v Tottenham. Rather than a conventional report, the piece is a light-hearted, in-the-moment commentary reflecting the chaotic nature of covering several simultaneous blacked-out matches, where writers cannot actually watch…
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How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery
The article explains how iPhone users can identify which apps are draining their battery the fastest, using a built-in feature that has been part of iOS since iOS 8. This matters because some apps quietly consume significant power in the background, such as through location tracking or content refreshing, even when a user is not…
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10 products Apple is leaving behind in 2026
Apple regularly retires older products from sale or drops them from major software updates as newer models arrive, and Engadget has rounded up devices affected in 2026 so owners know when it’s worth upgrading. The changes matter because losing official support or storefront availability affects resale value, warranty options and whether a device will keep…
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The freakout over data centers is just another fracking backlash we need to ignore
A Fox News opinion piece argues that public opposition to new data centres mirrors the backlash fracking faced a decade ago, and urges the AI industry to ignore or overcome it rather than slow down. The author cites polling showing 70% of Americans oppose new data centres in their area and notes that 40% of…
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Mario Kart 8 Refuses to Let the Switch 2 Rule Nintendo
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has received a major “4.0” update adding Nintendo Switch 2-specific features, more than a year after the console launched. The timing and scale of the update are unusual, since Nintendo could have simply improved resolution and load times but instead chose to add substantial new features, effectively drawing players back to…
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What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?
Windows includes a built-in Memory Diagnostic tool that lets users check their RAM for faults without needing a technician, which can be useful given that memory problems often cause crashes, slowdowns and the “Blue Screen of Death”. Since RAM handles data the processor needs quick access to, testing it directly can help identify whether hardware…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Was Asked to Use AI to Recreate Marilyn Monroe. But it Flopped Compared to Dakota Johnson
Maggie Gyllenhaal has revealed that a fully AI-generated recreation of Marilyn Monroe was scrapped from her short film “Flesh Impact” after it proved far less compelling than Dakota Johnson’s live-action performance. Speaking at a Venice Film Festival creativity summit, she said producers had asked her to use licensable AI, trained on licensed Monroe footage, to…
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The Allman Brothers Band’s First Big Hit in 1973 Was Inspired by a Childhood on the Go
The Allman Brothers Band scored their commercial breakthrough in 1973 with “Ramblin’ Man,” despite earlier releases such as “Black Hearted Woman” failing to gain radio traction. Written by founding guitarist Dickey Betts, the track became the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album, Brothers And Sisters, and gave the group their first Top 5…
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Indie studios gain fresh backing with crowdfunding as Double Fine goes independent
Engadget’s latest indie games roundup covers a busy week for smaller studios, including news from the now-independent Double Fine Productions, publisher Aggro Crab’s new funding initiative for other developers, and an update from Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone on the long-awaited Haunted Chocolatier. It matters because it highlights how indie studios are finding fresh funding…