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Review: Truxton Extreme (Switch 2) – A Thrilling Return For A Classic Shoot-‘Em-Up Series
Truxton Extreme, developed by Tatsujin Co., revives the classic vertical shoot-’em-up series on Nintendo Switch 2 after a 34-year hiatus, aiming to honour the beloved 1988 arcade original without falling into the trap that has hurt other classic shmup reboots. Where similar attempts to revive series like R-Type and Raiden have struggled to match the…
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan ‘have target on their backs’ in US jail after being accused of child sex offences, lawyer claims as they fight extradition to UK
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who face allegations of child sex offences in the UK, are said to be at heightened risk while held in a US jail as they contest extradition. Their lawyer claims the pair “have a target on their backs” behind bars, raising concerns about their safety during the legal proceedings.…
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8485’s New Cut ‘Buzzbands’ Is a Glimpse Of Self-Aware Hype
Artist 8485 has released a new single called ‘Buzzbands’, described as a self-aware exploration of hype and cultural relevance. The track blends 2000s-influenced production, drawing comparisons to early DFA and Justice, with a contemporary sensibility, positioning 8485 as a meta-commentary act whose songs work as raw but effective pop despite their conceptual framing. The song…
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Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first
The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched an initiative to rally more than 20 allied governments behind American leadership on 6G mobile network standards, with security and resilience cited as priorities. The move follows a December 2025 memo from President Trump on “Winning the 6G Race,” widely understood to be aimed at…
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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
A senior immigration judge has suggested the Home Office relied on “AI hallucinated” information to reject the asylum claim of a Moroccan woman and her child, who had fled forced underage marriage and violent abuse. The Home Office cited a supposedly authoritative “country policy information note” (CPIN) confirming Morocco was safe for her, but the…
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Live updates: Trump confers with Zelensky, Netanyahu ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral
The article’s text was unavailable because access was denied, so its reporting cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates live coverage of Trump speaking with Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu before a Lindsey Graham funeral. No further verified details, timing, context or outcomes were provided in the accessible material. Any account beyond the headline would…
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Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
Perplexity has extended its agentic “Personal Computer” tool to Windows, letting the operating system’s PCs function as locally run AI agents that can access files and apps to complete tasks such as drafting documents or updating spreadsheets. This matters because it follows the April launch of the Mac version and pushes Perplexity further into enterprise…
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Woman earns £3,000 selling her unwanted clothes on Vinted to fund ‘dream’ move to Australia – and reveals the key mistakes other sellers make
Beth Hackman, a 25-year-old from Windsor, Berkshire, has earned £3,000 by selling more than 600 unwanted items of clothing on the resale app Vinted, using the proceeds to fund her move to Sydney, Australia, where she now works as a physiotherapist. She said the money covered her flight, visa and accommodation, and encouraged others to…
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“I wish I could do that”: A developer on The Sims has been eyeing up Paralives’ characters’ asymmetric shoes and their wider possibilities
A senior character artist on The Sims, Jess Hyland, has praised rival life-simulation game Paralives for allowing characters to wear mismatched shoes and earrings, saying she wishes The Sims could do the same. Speaking at the Develop conference following a talk on how The Sims 4’s character creator has evolved since 2014, Hyland noted that…
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Apple debuts monthly leasing scheme for iPhone and Mac
Apple has launched “Apple Upgrade” in the US, a new leasing scheme covering the iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch that lets customers pay a monthly fee and either keep the device at the end of the term, pay it off early, or move on to a newer model. The move marks a shift in…