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If only all games had Control Resonant’s Assist Mode
Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy’s 2019 action game Control, features an innovative Assist Mode that allows players to customise difficulty settings rather than selecting between traditional difficulty levels. The game had early pacing issues that Remedy addressed with a Day 1 patch before launch, and whilst most of the roughly 50-hour experience progresses smoothly,…
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Queer Dating App Jack’d Launches Film Festival With Judges TS Madison, Miss Lawrence, Bobby Ashley, Mike Gauyo and Dyllón Burnside (EXCLUSIVE)
Jack’d, the largest dating app for queer people of colour in the United States, is launching its inaugural film festival to celebrate original films by queer creators, with particular emphasis on stories that centre the experiences of queer people of colour. The festival aims to provide a platform for queer filmmakers to share their narratives…
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Burnham overhauls welfare and pensions; Trump meets tech on AI
Labour’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled three major policy overhauls, including ending the pension triple lock to fund a national care service. Trump met tech executives to discuss AI safety expansion despite growing public opposition.
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‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced strong support for the club after an independent commission found it guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period. City deny wrongdoing and plan to appeal by Friday’s deadline; Guardiola’s message matters because it publicly backs the club’s leadership and owners during a major…
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Immigrant Uber drivers use long calls to stay connected with family abroad
The enduring sight of Uber drivers engaged in marathon phone calls has long puzzled Western passengers, but for immigrant communities, the answer is straightforward: they are maintaining connection with family and friends dispersed across the globe. These extended conversations represent a vital lifeline for those navigating the dislocations of immigrant life, particularly for those in…
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MI5 warns universities over research links to Chinese intelligence agency
MI5 has warned British universities that research funded through a Chinese state-linked institute may be helping China’s intelligence service develop espionage capabilities. The alert urges institutions and researchers to review or end relevant collaborations, saying the work could threaten UK national security and potentially lead to prosecution under the National Security Act 2023. The article…
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WhatsApp adds parent-managed privacy settings for teenage accounts
WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenage accounts, as technology companies face increasing pressure to make their services safer for children. Parents can receive alerts when a teen joins or leaves a group and manage some privacy settings, while messages and calls remain private and protected by end-to-end encryption. A parent-set PIN is needed…
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Amazon’s latest 4K Fire TV Stick draws power from a TV’s USB port
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can draw power directly from a television’s USB port, removing the need for a separate adapter and making setup simpler. Available for $59.99, it runs Amazon’s refreshed TV OS and includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy. The launch leaves Amazon with four streaming devices: the Fire…
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Amazon brings upgraded Alexa+ entertainment features to Fire TV and app
Amazon is adding an upgraded Alexa+ experience to Fire TV and its mobile app, with US users due to get access from November. The assistant will use reasoning to handle more complex entertainment queries, drawing on users’ subscriptions and viewing history, as well as current affairs. On Fire TV, Alexa+ will offer personalised prompt suggestions…
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Shure updates MV6 microphone with adjustable audio processing controls
Shure has released the MV6 Gen 2, an updated USB microphone designed to give creators and gamers more control over their audio based on user feedback. The new model introduces significantly enhanced software features alongside aesthetic and practical design improvements, including a new white finish, longer cable and better vibration reduction. The microphone is available…