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Is this ‘lust-free’ Christian gym the final battlefield for the gender wars?
A men-only Christian gym in Oklahoma City, called Proverbs 27:17, has drawn national attention for its mission to strip out what its owner calls “temptation” from the workout environment, aiming to create a “lust-free” space that helps members resist pornography and related habits. Owner Jeff Hambrecht has framed the facility as a faith-based response to…
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Windows 11 security update crashes Arc Raiders multiplayer games
A Windows 11 security update caused crashes in some multiplayer games, including Arc Raiders and The Finals, prompting Arc Raiders developer Embark to issue a quick workaround while it prepared a permanent fix. The issue mattered because it could interrupt matches and, in some cases, trigger system restarts, despite the affected update being a routine…
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The Audi S6 Sportback E-tron proves that sedans still matter
Audi’s S6 Sportback E-tron is an electric performance sedan-wagon hybrid that shows the German brand’s fast-sedan tradition translates well to EVs, even as Audi has scaled back its previous all-electric-by-2033 ambitions. Rather than relying on a heavy all-wheel-drive system, the car uses a motor on each axle with a centrally mounted battery, delivering strong performance…
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Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead
Bumble has scrapped the trademark rule requiring women to send the first message, reversing a policy that defined the app since its 2014 launch and once positioned it as a feminist alternative to Tinder. The reversal reflects wider strain across the dating app industry, where user engagement is declining and companies are being forced to…
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‘This is not a theoretical risk—it is an active threat’: The NSA, FBI, CISA and more warn of AI-assisted hacks against critical US infrastructure and facilities
US security agencies including the NSA, FBI and CISA, alongside other partner organisations, have issued a joint warning that artificial intelligence is being actively used to assist cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and facilities in the United States. The agencies stress that this is not a hypothetical concern but a threat already being observed, urging operators…
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Redfall developers begged Microsoft to come back and finish its last patch: ‘I know we don’t work here anymore, but can we please release this?’
Former Redfall developers have revealed they informally returned after being laid off to help finish and release the game’s final content update, following Microsoft’s decision to shut down the vampire shooter’s live-service support and studio Arkane Austin. The episode highlights the human cost of the game’s troubled launch and cancellation, with staff who had already…
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The 3 Best USB Phone Chargers (2026): Anker, DeWalt
Wired’s 2026 buying guide names its top picks for USB car chargers, testing devices for charging speed, safety and multi-device compatibility. The reviewer highlights the risks of cheap, uncertified chargers, which can overheat or fail internal safety protections, and recommends established brands that have been verified through real-world testing, including multi-hour road trips and ammeter…
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All Fortnite Chapter 7, season 4 Lobby Hacks and their effects
Fortnite’s Chapter Seven, Season Four update introduces “Lobby Hacks”, a new gaming-themed mechanic that lets players enter cheat-style codes in the pre-match lobby to unlock rewards before a round begins. The feature offers an accessible way for players to gain rare cosmetic items and useful in-game boosts simply by knowing and entering the correct codes,…
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Software development and tech services in the cross-hairs as AI marches on
Forrester has warned that software development, business transformation and technology implementation are among the tech job categories most exposed to disruption from artificial intelligence, as AI tools increasingly automate work traditionally done by developers and consultants. The analyst firm’s research suggests the impact will be uneven: infrastructure, data and AI, and identity/access/network security are positioned…
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NASA abandons Swift telescope rescue after spacecraft fault
NASA has abandoned its attempt to boost the ageing Swift Observatory into a higher orbit, meaning the telescope is now expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up later this year. The agency confirmed the rescue was called off because Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft, sent to dock with and tug the observatory, continued to suffer…