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Astronomers spot exomoon candidate that’s almost as massive as Jupiter
Astronomers have detected what could be the first moon ever found outside our Solar System, though its enormous size means it stretches the very definition of “moon.” PhD student Kevin Hoy, working with Universidad Diego Portales and the European Southern Observatory, identified the object orbiting a brown dwarf, which itself orbits a star roughly 73…
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How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung unveiled its latest folding phones – the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and a new Z Fold 8 Ultra model – at its July 2026 Unpacked event, with the devices set to launch on 7th August. The line-up offers relatively few surprises over last year’s models, aside from some design tweaks and…
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Tragic teenager killed in ‘avoidable’ accident after jumping off cliff at quarry
A teenager died in what has been described as an “avoidable” accident after jumping from a cliff into water at a quarry. The tragedy has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of tombstoning and swimming in disused quarries, which often contain hidden hazards such as submerged debris, cold water shock and unpredictable depths. Details of…
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Nearly a Decade After Launch on PS4, the Original Darkest Dungeon Is Getting New DLC
Red Hook Studios has announced The Fire’s Edge, the first new DLC for the original Darkest Dungeon in over six years, arriving on PS4 and other platforms on 18th August 2026. The release marks nearly a decade since the acclaimed roguelike strategy RPG first launched, and gives long-time fans of the original game fresh content…
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GOP erupts over 6,600 noncitizen voters found in blue state as scandal deepens: ‘Worse than anyone expected’
Republicans have reacted with anger after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, revealed that a software error at the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission had mistakenly registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote. The disclosure has fuelled Republican claims about lax voter roll oversight in Democratic-run states and reignited debate over voter identity verification, with critics arguing…
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Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says
Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, has said increased defence spending will make “an enormous contribution” to UK economic growth, signalling that the military will be prioritised over other government departments under Andy Burnham’s leadership. Speaking at the Farnborough airshow, Streeting made no new financial commitments but pledged to give the arms industry “clarity and…
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Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn’t always better
Engadget explains how to read the numerical shorthand used to describe surround sound speaker systems, such as 5.1 or 7.1.2, ahead of buyers investing in home theatre setups. Understanding this notation matters because it helps shoppers match a system’s actual capabilities to their room size, budget and viewing habits, rather than assuming a higher channel…
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If you pay a hacker’s ransom, chances are that they’ll come back for more
A new report from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reinforces long-standing warnings that paying a ransomware demand rarely ends a company’s troubles, as attackers frequently return for further payments. This matters because it undermines the logic some organisations use to justify paying ransoms in the hope of quickly resolving an incident, showing instead that compliance can invite…
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3’s Latest Update Points to a Major Marvel Reveal
Filming has reportedly wrapped on Season 3 of Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again”, keeping the Disney+ series on track for its planned March 2027 release. The show, which stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, has been credited with reviving the tone of Marvel’s earlier Netflix-era dramas, and Season 2 left…
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Stalker 2 Turned a Profit Before It Came Out Thanks to Money Microsoft Paid for Xbox Exclusivity
GSC Game World founder Sergiy Grygorovych has revealed that Stalker 2 was profitable before launch, thanks to the sum Microsoft paid for Xbox exclusivity, after being impressed by the huge viewership of the game’s debut trailer. Microsoft secured timed console exclusivity and a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch, and also helped produce and market the…