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Civilization 7 Officially Gets a Major Sci-Fi Update for 2027
Firaxis Games and 2K used a PAX West panel to confirm a year-long roadmap for Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, running through 2027 and culminating in the strategy game’s first paid expansion, Earthrise. The plan is anchored by a free update called Arc of Tomorrow, which adds a new fourth “Atomic Age” to represent the modern…
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How to find your MacBook’s diagnostic menu
Engadget has published a how-to guide explaining where to find Apple Diagnostics, the built-in tool that helps MacBook owners work out whether hardware faults are behind problems such as unexpected shutdowns, display glitches or a keyboard that stops responding. Unlike a typical settings menu, it is not found within System Settings but is instead accessed…
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Airport hackers publish personal data of judge, politicians and celebrities on the dark web
Hackers behind a cyber attack on Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports last month have published the personal data of around 8.7 million customers on the dark web, after the airports’ operator, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), refused to pay an undisclosed ransom. Analysis by The Mail on Sunday found the leaked files include sensitive details…
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iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
Apple is preparing an “iPhone Handoff” feature for iOS 27, due later this month, which lets two iPhones share a single phone number, switching seamlessly between a main device and a “companion” handset. The feature was briefly teased at June’s WWDC keynote without detail, and its timing appears linked to Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra,…
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Laser Guy is a twin-stick “anti-shooter” about a stressed out game developer who can’t stop shooting laser beams from his eye
Laser Guy is a newly announced twin-stick “anti-shooter” in which players control a stressed video game developer whose anxiety causes him to fire uncontrollable, lethal laser beams from his eye. Rather than aiming at enemies, the goal is to navigate levels without accidentally killing co-workers caught in the beam’s path, inverting the usual shooter formula…
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Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?
Ahead of Victoria’s state election, a wave of alarming AI-generated ads depicting crime, health system collapse and government debt is spreading across social media, and Guardian Australia has traced them to two groups whose funding and political links remain largely opaque. One group, Fix Victoria, reportedly spent up to $100,000 publishing ads in August alone,…
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An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel
In this opinion piece, former Australian MP Zoe Daniel argues that letting users switch off “the algorithm” on social media platforms is insufficient to address the harms of addictive tech design, and calls instead for a legally binding “duty of care” on big tech companies. She contrasts this with the Australian government’s under-16s social media…
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The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumers
Rugged laptops, such as Panasonic’s Toughbook range, Getac’s B360 Pro and the Dell Pro Rugged 13, are built to survive drops, dust, water and extreme conditions that most everyday users never encounter. This durability comes at a steep cost in both price and weight, which explains why these machines remain a niche choice for field…
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Jessie James Decker shows off toned bikini body after months-long fitness transformation
Country singer Jessie James Decker has shared before-and-after bikini photos on social media, showcasing a months-long fitness transformation. Although her weight has not changed since April, she says consistent training has helped her build noticeably more muscle, and she credits the shift to her JJD Fit workout app and a renewed commitment to daily exercise.…
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Mandy Moore on Hilary Duff’s Musical Comeback and Playing an ‘Absolute Bitch’ in Dan Fogelman’s NFL Family Drama ‘The Land’: It’s ‘”Friday Night Lights” and “Succession” All Rolled Into One’
Mandy Moore has previewed her new Hulu series “The Land,” a family drama about an NFL team ownership dispute that reunites her with “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, describing it as a blend of “Friday Night Lights” and “Succession.” Speaking alongside promotional work for children’s education app ABCmouse, Moore discussed how she balances technology…