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Stalker 2’s imminent free update aims to make the sequel more atmospheric and less relentlessly hostile: ‘The Zone isn’t one constant gunfight’
PC Gamer reports that Stalker 2 will soon receive a free update intended to make its world feel more atmospheric and less dominated by continuous combat. The change matters because it responds to concerns that the game’s setting, the Zone, has felt relentlessly hostile rather than varied and immersive. The update is described as imminent,…
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Channel children at risk as Stourbridge wildfire forces evacuations
A baby was photographed before a Channel crossing and homes were evacuated amid a fast-spreading grass fire. Zuckerberg set out his AI vision, while a Texas child death investigation and Latin earthquake relief efforts continue.
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ChainDrop worm crawls into npm supply chain, evades standard defenses
A new variant of the Shai-Hulud npm worm, dubbed ChainDrop, has compromised hundreds of software packages and introduced stealthier ways to spread. It matters because it can infect developers’ projects and automated build systems without leaving obvious malicious changes in source-code repositories, making routine reviews less effective. Researchers identified the attack on 4 August, finding…
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What to Expect in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 and its Gaming Theme
Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 4, titled Fortnite Override, is due to launch on 20 August after downtime, with a hacking and gaming theme. It matters because Epic Games appears to be building one of the game’s largest video-game crossover seasons yet, combining confirmed franchises with new gameplay features and potential Battle Pass content. Confirmed collaborations…
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6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
WIRED recommends accessories intended to improve the comfort, charging and protection of an Apple Watch. – Nike Sport Loop (£49): a soft, adjustable, reflective textile band that the reviewer finds comfortable for everyday wear and sleep tracking. – Nomad Stand One Max (£159): a compact premium stand offering fast Apple Watch charging and 25W Qi2…
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Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
Instapaper, a read-it-later service launched in 2008, has received a major overhaul intended to make it easier for users to manage and read saved online content. The update matters because the service is one of the longest-running tools in its category and is competing for attention as people accumulate large backlogs of articles, videos and…
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Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International are reportedly negotiating to buy PayPal, following an unsuccessful July offer. A deal could create one of the world’s largest online payments companies, but discussions may still fail and no agreement has been confirmed. The reported July bid of $60.50 per share valued PayPal at $53 billion, compared…
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Katie Miller’s podcast serves as safe space for MAGA world
Katie Miller’s podcast is emerging as a go-to platform for leading figures in President Trump’s administration as she targets an audience of Republican women, scoring news-making interviews with top cabinet officials and key members of the president’s inner circle. Miller, the wife of top White House aide Stephen Miller and a Trump-supporting political operative who…
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Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever
Aziz Shavershian, known online as Zyzz, became an early fitness and masculinity influencer after transforming himself from a shy teenager into a flamboyant, muscular internet persona. A new documentary, Poster Boy: Becoming Zyzz, examines his rapid rise, death in Thailand aged 22, and lasting relevance to today’s “looksmaxxing” and manosphere culture. Using archive footage and…
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Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater
Puerto Rico is rationing water after its driest July on record, with 180,000 households in the north-east facing two-day shut-offs and many families already experiencing unreliable supplies for more than 100 days. The article argues that the crisis reflects not only drought but also poor water management and ageing infrastructure, particularly extensive leakage, while rainwater…