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Multiple developers report equipment stolen from their Gamescom booths
Several exhibitors at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne have reported laptops and other equipment stolen from their booths overnight, with indie developer Ryan Laley saying the theft has effectively cut his show short. Laley, showing his game Mimic, said thieves took only laptops and left chargers behind, and that he had filed reports with Gamescom’s management,…
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Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best mesh Wi-Fi systems, testing options to fix dead zones, poor coverage and buffering across the home. The reviewer names the Netgear Orbi 770 Series as the top overall pick, alongside several alternatives suited to different budgets, homes and internet setups, while also flagging a US regulatory…
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Inside the secret high-flying world of Paris Ow-Yang’s ex after the Navy SEAL quit the military to protect the super rich before he died suddenly aged just 31
Rocket Stickney, the former boyfriend of swimwear model Paris Ow-Yang, has died suddenly aged 31, shortly after leaving an elite career in the US Navy SEALs to work in high-end private security. Stickney spent six years with Navy SEAL Team 5 before leaving the military in 2025 to join Gideon Risk Management, a firm providing…
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Rockstar confirms GTA 6 won’t have microtransactions or generative AI at launch
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch without microtransactions or generative AI, addressing two of the biggest concerns raised by players ahead of the game’s release. The confirmation came during a group discussion with Kinda Funny Games before the GTA 6: Extended Look, when Rockstar staff were asked directly about real-money…
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Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored
A wave of new “screen-free” wearables — including the Garmin Cirqa, Google Fitbit Air, Polar Loop, Amazfit Helio Strap and the long-running Whoop bands — is deliberately stripping away displays and notifications, betting that consumers want devices that demand less attention rather than more. This marks a reversal from the smartwatch trend of the past…
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Mere Mortals review – a dazzling, maddening ballet for the AI age
San Francisco Ballet has brought Mere Mortals, a lavish new production reimagining the myth of Pandora’s box through the lens of artificial intelligence, to the Edinburgh International Festival. Commissioned by artistic director Tamara Rojo, the work unites choreographer Aszure Barton, composer Sam Shepherd (Floating Points) and digital artists Hamill Industries, blending dance, live orchestral and…
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The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best label makers for home organisation, testing several handheld devices from brands including Brother, Niimbot and Dymo to see how easy they are to use and how durable their labels prove in everyday household settings such as drawers, toy bins and lunchboxes. – Brother P-touch PT-n25bt: an…
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How to Escape Group Chat Hell
As group chats increasingly dominate social life—particularly among younger people—one Wired writer offers practical tips for managing the overwhelming volume of notifications and threads without withdrawing from digital socialising altogether. The advice centres on setting clear boundaries, arguing that not every chat deserves equal attention and that leaving unnecessary threads is a legitimate way to…
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Leeds Festival forced to close popular ‘The Warehouse’ stage
Leeds Festival was forced to shut down its popular Warehouse Stage on 30 August due to overcrowding and unsafe conditions, sparking frustration among attendees. Organisers issued an on-site alert telling festival-goers “The Warehouse is closed. Please move away from The Warehouse,” halting performances at short notice on what appeared to be the event’s final day.…
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Glamorous ex-wife of wealthy Geocon property developer says traumatic marriage split led to Sonya Georgalis’s $20,000 cocaine court allegations
Sonya Georgalis, ex-wife of Canberra property developer Nick Georgalis, has appeared in court after allegedly being caught with cocaine worth roughly $20,000, with her lawyer citing “significant” personal difficulties following the couple’s 2023 divorce as context for the case. Georgalis, 48, was allegedly found with 66.1g of cocaine and two tablets of the prescription opioid…