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How to soft and hard reset your iPhone
This guide explains how to troubleshoot a misbehaving iPhone or prepare one for transfer by escalating through three levels of reset: restarting, a soft reset and a hard reset. It notes that the tech community has long disagreed on precise definitions of “soft” and “hard” resets, so the article sets out its own working definitions…
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Getting an ‘iPhone Unavailable’ message? Here’s how to fix it
Apple’s “iPhone Unavailable” lockscreen message appears after too many incorrect passcode attempts, a security feature designed to block unauthorised access that can just as easily be triggered accidentally, such as by pocket presses or a forgotten passcode. Engadget has outlined several ways to regain access, with the best option depending on the iOS version installed,…
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Breathedge 2 release countdown: Exact date and time
Breathedge 2, the sequel to RedRuins Softworks’ comedic space survival game, is set to launch into early access on PC on Monday, 31 August. The sequel continues directly from the first game’s story but is designed as a standalone adventure, meaning newcomers won’t need to have played the original to jump in. Players take on…
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US forces strike Iranian missle launchers that were primed to attack Strait of Hormuz
Iran retaliated for US strikes on two Revolutionary Guard rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz by attacking American forces stationed in Jordan, with most incoming missiles intercepted and no significant damage reported. The Guard said several of its personnel had been killed or wounded in the initial US strike and vowed “punishment of the…
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Debian votes to let contributors code with AI
The Debian Project has voted to permit contributors to use generative AI tools when creating software, packaging and documentation, though developers remain fully responsible for the quality of what they submit. Community members chose “Responsible Use of Generative AI” from a shortlist of eight competing proposals that ranged from an outright ban to environmental objections,…
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12TB Valve leak reveals cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3
A massive 12-terabyte data leak has exposed internal Valve and Steam development files spanning from 2003 to 2013, including material revealing a cancelled version of Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Dubbed the “teraleak”, the breach is being described as potentially one of the largest leaks in gaming history, offering an unprecedented look at the inner workings…
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A Star Wars Galaxies community server was allegedly hacked with AI assistance by a Reddit moderator harboring a primeval grudge
Star Wars Galaxies Legends, a community-run server for the defunct MMO, says a Reddit moderator allegedly used AI tools to decrypt its client-side game asset files. The server says this exposed custom content such as items and questlines, raising concerns that its work could be copied by rival servers. No player data or personal information…
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How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto
Improving audio quality on Android Auto is less about buying premium hardware and more about checking software settings and troubleshooting systematically, according to guidance highlighting where drivers commonly go wrong. A faster or more expensive USB cable will not improve sound quality if the existing connection is already stable, since extra bandwidth does nothing for…
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Zambia treason charge, Big Church Festival death and CERN’s tiny Big Bang mark busy day
Overseas turmoil deepens as Zambia charges opposition leader Mundubile with treason, while a wooden sign collapse kills a father at West Sussex’s Big Church Festival. Elsewhere: CERN recreates early-universe plasma, Chelsea sign Martinez, and Mark Rylance stars in a new Tartuffe.
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1666: Amsterdam interview – The beauty of early access and how randomness improves replayability
At Gamescom 2026, Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice Desilets discussed his new roguelike title 1666: Amsterdam, explaining why randomness is central to its design and how early access is helping the team refine it. He said unpredictability is core to the game’s identity, as it stems from the story itself: modern-day protagonist Cleo is deciphering an…