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Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller | Jonathan Wilson
In his analysis piece, Jonathan Wilson argues that Rodri, rather than any of the tournament’s flashier goalscorers, was truly the defining player of the World Cup, having been named player of the tournament for Spain despite an unspectacular playing style built on positioning and simple passing rather than athleticism. The piece uses Rodri’s understated dominance…
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Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Ransomware attacks are surging and becoming more sophisticated, forcing an increasing number of victims into a difficult choice between paying hackers or refusing and risking permanent data loss. Nearly half of targeted companies now pay a ransom, according to 2025 research from Sophos, and the UK government is advancing plans to ban public sector bodies…
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How to watch Samsung’s July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on 22 July 2026, with the launch expected to focus on new foldable phones and smartwatches following the earlier release of the Galaxy S26 lineup. The event matters to consumers eyeing Samsung’s next generation of foldables, as leaks suggest the company may introduce its biggest…
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Bruno Mars kicks off Wembley Stadium residency: Here’s his setlist in full
He will play six shows at Wembley Stadium. The post Bruno Mars kicks off Wembley Stadium residency: Here’s his setlist in full first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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NVIDIA data center hardware is being cooled with water ‘hotter than a hot tub’
NVIDIA has revealed that its newest AI data centre hardware is cooled using water heated to around 45°C (113°F), warmer than a typical hot tub, as part of a shift away from traditional air-chilled server rooms. Although it sounds counterintuitive, running coolant at higher temperatures allows outdoor dry coolers to shed heat naturally without energy-hungry…
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EU’s AI labeling rules take effect next month
From 2 August, providers of AI systems operating in the EU will be required to disclose when users are interacting with a machine, and to add machine-readable marks to AI-generated or manipulated content, under new transparency rules issued by the European Commission. The measures form part of the bloc’s landmark AI Act, aimed at making…
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Amazon Leo satellite internet takes on Starlink
Amazon is edging closer to launching its Leo satellite internet service, positioning it as a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink. The company confirmed it has now deployed enough satellites to begin an initial rollout to customers later this year, marking a significant milestone in its bid to enter the satellite broadband market. Amazon launched a further…
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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company Join Forces for The Art of The Toys That Made Us
Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a companion book series to Netflix’s nostalgia documentary The Toys That Made Us. The collection lets fans explore the artwork, advertising and concept designs behind classic toy lines featured in the show, such as Masters…
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Spotify Premium users can now ‘talk to’ the app to choose music and learn about what they’re playing
Spotify has begun rolling out a beta feature that lets Premium subscribers hold a back-and-forth conversation with the app, either by typing or speaking, to choose music and ask questions about what they’re listening to. Available on iOS and Android in the app’s Home and Now Playing views, the tool allows users to request tracks,…
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European gas prices hit four-month high amid fears US-Iran war will cause supply shortages
European gas prices have surged to a four-month high as an escalating conflict between the US and Iran fuels fears of energy supply shortages this winter. The Dutch gas benchmark briefly topped €60 per megawatt hour on Monday after the US widened its aerial campaign and Iran struck back at Bahrain and Kuwait, with analysts…