Talk Fuse

    Topic: Technology

    Technology covers the tools, companies and systems shaping how people work, communicate, create and access information. It includes artificial intelligence, software, consumer devices, space and digital infrastructure, as well as the policy, security and social questions that follow them.

    The topic matters because technological change increasingly affects everyday life and public decision-making. Coverage helps readers follow new developments, assess their practical impact and understand the debates around innovation, privacy, reliability and accountability.

    • Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year

      The Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker has dropped to its lowest price of 2026, making it a cost-effective alternative to Apple’s AirTag for households mixing Android and Apple devices. Unlike the AirTag, the Tile Pro works well across both operating systems, which matters for families or groups who don’t all use the same phone brand. The…

    • Capcom Is Having A Great Year, And It Has Franchises New And Old To Thank

      Capcom reported higher sales and profits for the quarter ending 30 June, helped by the strong performance of new game Pragmata alongside continuing demand for older titles. The results suggest the publisher’s strategy of pairing new releases with a long-selling back catalogue is sustaining growth across both newer and established franchises. Net sales rose 54%…

    • Turn your ordinary bike into an indoor trainer with this Wi-Fi connected smart base

      The Verge is highlighting a discount on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2, a smart indoor bike trainer that converts a standard road bike into a connected exercise setup for use during colder months when outdoor riding is impractical. The device uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to link with PCs, iOS or Android devices, and supports various…

    • The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

      HBO Max has added a TikTok-style short-form video feed to its mobile app, joining Netflix and other streaming rivals in embracing the format for content discovery rather than as a standalone time-waster. The feature, called HBO Max Shorts, surfaces clips from the platform’s library alongside trailers and bonus content, using algorithms based on users’ viewing…

    • What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?

      Audiologists and health bodies including the WHO, Mayo Clinic and the Hearing Health Foundation recommend the “60-60 rule” for headphone and earbud users: keep volume at no more than 60% of maximum and limit continuous listening to 60 minutes before resting the ears. The guidance is aimed at curbing rising rates of noise-induced hearing loss,…

    • Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Eric Church & More to Be Saluted at 2026 ACM Honors: Updated List

      The Academy of Country Music has confirmed presenters, performers and a growing list of honourees for the 19th ACM Honors, taking place on Wednesday 19 August at The Pinnacle in Nashville. The ceremony recognises leading artists, songwriters and industry figures, with Kacey Musgraves receiving the ACM Spirit Award and Dolly Parton, Brett James and The…

    • Xbox unveils Halo remake with hidden lore terminals

      Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original 2001 title that launched the franchise, has been unveiled with a new feature allowing players to collect lore terminals hidden throughout each campaign level. Xbox used high-profile platforms, including San Diego Comic-Con, to present the project, framing it both as a celebration of one of gaming’s most…

    • MLB prospect provides positive updates after fracturing vertabrae in scary outfield collision

      Athletics outfield prospect Ryan Lasko is reportedly improving after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae in a collision earlier this month, an injury that highlighted the physical risks minor leaguers face while competing for a place in the majors. The update will reassure fans and the organisation following an initially frightening incident on the field, though the…

    • ‘Firefly’s Long-Awaited Return Officially Hits a Major Roadblock

      Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk have confirmed that the long-mooted animated Firefly reboot remains stuck in development, with no television network or streaming platform yet attached to distribute it. Speaking at a Firefly panel during MCM Comic-Con, the pair clarified that earlier news only announced the series was in development, not that it had been…

    • Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content

      Labour MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk’s AI company xAI after its chatbot Grok was used to create fake sexualised images and videos of her, including one depicting her as a sexual assault victim, which she says left her feeling “distressed and violated”. Her lawyers have published the particulars of claim, alleging Grok was…