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Tim Curry Remembered By ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playwright Richard O’Brien & The Broadway Revival
Richard O’Brien, creator of The Rocky Horror Show, and the current Broadway revival have paid tribute to Tim Curry following the actor’s death aged 80. Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter and became closely associated with the character’s lasting cultural impact, making his death significant for the show’s cast, creators and fans. O’Brien described Curry…
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Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses’ light covered
Meta is issuing a software update for its smart glasses to prevent covert recording when the device’s recording light is covered after filming has begun. The change matters because the glasses have faced growing privacy concerns, including reports of people using them to secretly film or harass others in public. Previously, recording would not start…
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Star Citizen’s Squadron 42 delayed again, this time to avoid ‘the attention buzz saw of GTA 6’ says Chris Roberts
Squadron 42, the long-awaited single-player campaign set in the Star Citizen universe, has been delayed again and is now expected in the second quarter of 2027. Cloud Imperium Games founder Chris Roberts said the timing is intended to avoid the intense public and media focus surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, which is due in November…
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Google Play to enforce Android app memory limits in 2027
Google will enforce Android app memory limits through the Play Store from February 2027, potentially reducing the visibility and publishing options of apps and games that fail to comply. The move matters because developers will face both performance penalties and commercial consequences as Google responds to tighter hardware memory constraints. The per-app limits arrived with…
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How to adjust the custom EQ settings for your AirPods in iOS 27
Apple’s iOS 27 beta introduces a custom equaliser for compatible AirPods, giving users direct control over bass, mid-range and treble for the first time. The feature matters because it offers a simple way to personalise sound without relying on music-app settings or more technical multi-band equalisers. Users need an iPhone, iPad or Mac running the…
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The Best Hilton Hotels for a Music-Filled Nashville Staycation
Billboard recommends Hilton properties in central Nashville for visitors seeking live music, nightlife and music-history attractions. The choices vary between art-led boutique accommodation, group-friendly rooms and rooftop venues with local performances, reflecting Nashville’s position as “Music City”. – The Untitled Nashville Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: near Broadway, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena and the Ryman…
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A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend
An Alpharetta, Georgia patrol officer allegedly used Flock’s vehicle-tracking system to monitor a former romantic partner and another police officer after their relationship ended. The case has prompted an internal inquiry and an ongoing criminal investigation, highlighting concerns that police access to location-surveillance technology can be misused for personal purposes. Records obtained by WIRED indicate…
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This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World
Anthropic has outlined its proposed Model Hardware Standard, a framework intended to govern how AI agents interact with physical equipment such as laboratory instruments, manufacturing machinery, quantum hardware and robot arms. It could help AI systems progress from analysing scientific information to coordinating experiments and industrial processes, potentially speeding up research and production. However, allowing…
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IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference
The article explains why an IMAX ticket does not always guarantee the same cinema experience, distinguishing full-scale IMAX venues from smaller multiplex installations often labelled “LieMAX” by enthusiasts. This matters particularly for films such as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, where only a limited number of cinemas can show the taller 1.43:1 image in 70mm IMAX…
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Elden Ring Update Patch Notes Reveal Biggest Changes in Years
FromSoftware has released Elden Ring patch 1.17, one of the game’s most extensive updates in years, ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition. The update chiefly strengthens a range of weapons, shields and parry mechanics, while making a smaller number of balance reductions and bug fixes; it may be among…