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Qantas to retire Airbus A380 fleet from 2028
Qantas will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2028, four years earlier than planned, citing high maintenance costs and the arrival of newer aircraft. The decision marks the gradual end of a distinctive era for Australian long-haul travel, as the double-decker superjumbo has been valued for its quiet, spacious cabins and sense of occasion.…
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Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work
Mortal Shell 2 has received its first substantial post-launch update just over a week after release, expanding its items and navigation options while addressing combat, performance and presentation issues. The changes matter particularly for players in New Game Plus and Night Mode, where revised riposte damage scaling should make encounters less punishing and more reliable.…
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Valve assures Deadlock players hungry for its next big update that it will notify them, ‘or order a ton of pizza’, when it’s ready
Valve has reassured Deadlock players awaiting the game’s next major update that they will be told when it is ready, joking that it may alternatively “order a ton of pizza”. The response acknowledges growing impatience within the community while indicating that Valve is not yet prepared to announce the update itself. No release date, detailed…
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Why would you pay $359 for the most expensive Whoop membership?
Whoop’s most expensive membership, Whoop Life, costs $359 a year and is aimed at people who want more detailed cardiovascular and blood-pressure monitoring from their fitness wearable. The article argues that its value depends largely on an individual’s health concerns: the extra data may offer reassurance to those with a family history of heart problems,…
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At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
At Copenhagen’s TechBBQ conference, European investors, founders and operators repeatedly debated who should control the AI systems shaping business and society. The discussion centred on technological sovereignty: Europe’s dependence on US and Chinese models and infrastructure, and the risk that external providers could restrict access or influence how AI is deployed. Speakers also framed the…
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I hate how badly I want the Tamagotchi Ring
Bandai has announced the Tamagotchi Ring, a fully playable miniature virtual pet designed to be worn on a finger. Its colour display and compact form make it notable as the smallest working Tamagotchi so far, although its limited initial Japanese release may frustrate overseas fans. The ring will be offered in three colourways and supports…
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What’s the difference between TPU vs. GPU?
Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) is a specialised AI accelerator originally built for large-scale cloud computing in the company’s data centres, while GPUs are more general-purpose processors used for graphics, AI training and other demanding tasks. The distinction matters because Google also calls the AI hardware in its Pixel 11 phones a TPU, although in…
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BYOK plans optional scripts for advanced writing tools
BYOK, a minimalist writing device, plans to add optional custom scripts to extend its capabilities without compromising its distraction-free design. The approach is intended to meet requests from more demanding writers while avoiding built-in features that many users would not use. Possible scripts could support screenplay writing, character notes and writing analysis, such as extracting…
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Wireless CarPlay uses Wi-Fi for live iPhone connections
Wireless Apple CarPlay relies on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for different purposes: Bluetooth handles initial pairing, device discovery and reconnection, while Wi-Fi carries the live CarPlay session. This matters because the system’s display, controls, music and phone-call audio all depend on a local Wi‑Fi connection, even though users may assume Bluetooth does most of the work.…
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Victorian plans for 90-storey high Great Pyramid of London that could hold 5million dead are remembered as burial space runs out in the capital
London faces a growing shortage of burial space, with 17 local authorities expected to have no capacity by 2040 and three boroughs already full. The situation has revived interest in an unbuilt Victorian proposal for a vast cemetery pyramid, illustrating the scale of the capital’s long-term challenge in accommodating its dead. Architect Thomas Wilson proposed…