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Acer shows off its AI desktop future with the RTX Spark design
Acer has unveiled two compact AI-focused desktop computers, showcasing the latest chip technology from NVIDIA and Intel. The first, the Acer SFF RTX Spark, is built around NVIDIA’s newly released “superchip” and is designed specifically for running AI agents, marking Acer’s initial foray into integrating this cutting-edge hardware. The launch signals how PC makers are…
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Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini is gaming handheld that becomes a tiny laptop
Acer has unveiled Project DualPlay Mini at IFA, a concept gaming handheld under its Predator brand that can be converted into a small laptop. The device is designed to let users switch between gaming and productivity without needing separate hardware, offering a traditional handheld controller setup as well as a backlit keyboard and mouse option…
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Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Ryanair has warned that European short-haul air fares could rise significantly next year if oil prices remain elevated, cautioning that some rival carriers with weaker fuel hedging may struggle to survive the coming winter. The Irish budget airline has trimmed its passenger target for the year to 31 March from 216 million to 214 million…
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Microsoft is enabling a Windows 11 security feature that can hurt gaming performance
Microsoft is preparing to roll out its “memory integrity” security feature more widely on Windows 11 devices from next month, though the kernel-level protection can reduce PC gaming performance on some hardware. The feature, which forms part of Virtualization-based Security (VBS), blocks untrusted kernel-mode code and drivers from running, helping guard against malicious software, but…
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No Rest for the Wicked delayed to 2027, promises new beta and founders packs for early buyers to tide people over
No Rest for the Wicked, the action RPG from Ori developer Moon Studios, has been delayed from its planned October 2026 launch to March 2027. The studio announced the postponement via social media, saying it was unwilling to compromise on quality and needed extra time to improve performance, refine the class system and polish the…
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The adult game crackdown is “ridiculous for our art form”, say Hellraiser devs, but they think they’ll survive thanks to that Clive Barker association
The developers of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival have criticised the recent crackdown on adult content in video games, calling it “ridiculous” for the medium, but believe the game’s explicit horror content will survive scrutiny because Hellraiser is a well-established franchise. The comments follow a campaign by Australian anti-porn group Collective Shout, which last year pressured…
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Dell Unveils Budget 14S Laptop as MacBook Neo Rival, Targets Students at IFA 2026
Dell has unveiled the 14S, a budget laptop announced at IFA 2026 that closely echoes Apple’s MacBook Neo with its four-colour design and student-focused positioning. The 14S sits below Dell’s recently launched XPS 13, giving the company another affordably priced option at a time when most laptop prices are rising. Pricing was never officially confirmed,…
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Government shutdown averted, City land Ndiaye as Premier League smashes £3.46bn deadline day record
MPs passed a stopgap funding bill averting a shutdown ahead of the midterms, while Manchester City’s £65m Iliman Ndiaye deal capped a record-breaking Premier League summer; also: Tupac’s killer convicted, Netflix’s GTA VI preview soars, and Dick Van Dyke, 100, still working out.
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Sheffield Wednesday injury update on Louie Barry – The72
Sheffield Wednesday are awaiting an assessment on Louie Barry after the winger was forced off injured shortly after scoring in their 2-1 League One win at Wycombe Wanderers. The outcome matters because Barry has made a strong early contribution and any absence could weaken the Owls’ attacking options during a promising start to the season.…
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Football connects communities but can pull them apart if governed carelessly
The article argues that youth football should help children build confidence, resilience and teamwork, but that poor adult behaviour is undermining those benefits. It says violence, intimidation and excessive competitiveness at grassroots matches can make children associate sport with aggression rather than enjoyment, and calls for stronger leadership and safer environments. In Scotland, games involving…