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Dave Marsh, Bruce Springsteen Biographer and Rock Critic, Dies at 76
Dave Marsh, the influential rock critic and biographer best known for his 1979 book “Born to Run: The Bruce Springsteen Story,” has died aged 76. He passed away at his home in Connecticut on Friday, with his death confirmed by SiriusXM presenter Jim Rotolo. Marsh was one of the first writers to chronicle Springsteen’s rise…
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Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins
Israel’s military has displayed a large cache of weapons it says were seized from Hezbollah and Hamas and are now stored at Tzrifin Base in central Israel. The disclosure highlights the scale and variety of armaments used by the groups, as well as Israel’s focus on disrupting weapons supplies linked to Iran. Fox News Digital…
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Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.
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Rideshare Stimulator admits to AI use on Steam after Saber CEO gloated over replacing its writer with ChatGPT
Rideshare Stimulator has added a Steam disclosure confirming that generative AI was used in parts of the game, following controversy over claims that its lead writer, Stella Sacco, was replaced by ChatGPT. The disclosure has intensified scrutiny because Saber Interactive chief executive Matt Karch reportedly defended the replacement and described AI use as a benefit…
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Slay the Spire 2 updates are slowing down again, but don’t fear, it’s all in the name of more modes, an alternate Act 2, and a character with a bandaged foot
Mega Crit is slowing the pace of Slay the Spire 2 beta updates again so it can devote more time to larger additions rather than frequent smaller changes. The developer says the shift is temporary but cannot promise a regular schedule, and it matters because players are awaiting substantial new content during the game’s early-access…
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SpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisition
SpaceX has completed its acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, bringing the company formally into Elon Musk’s space and technology group. The deal matters because Cursor is expected to use SpaceX’s large-scale computing infrastructure to develop and deploy AI tools, strengthening SpaceX’s broader ambitions in artificial intelligence. SpaceX announced a technology partnership with Cursor in…
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s meaty 2.0 update brings functional fog, a suite of A-Life improvements, and more when it arrives next week
GSC Game World will release Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s free 2.0 update on 20 August, introducing visual, gameplay and modding changes. The update matters because it aims to make the game’s world feel more believable and adjustable, while adding new tools and content alongside the Cost of Hope expansion. Lighting, landscapes, foliage and rainy…
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How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked
The article explains how users can check for unauthorised access to accounts on major AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity. It matters because these services may contain sensitive conversations or personal information, and compromised accounts can be misused even if the original password has been stolen. Users are advised to use unique passwords held…
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3 Songs From 1979 That Teens Couldn’t Stop Playing in Their First Car
The article highlights three chart hits from 1979 that it says were especially popular with teenagers listening in their first cars. – “Heart of Glass” by Blondie blended new wave and disco, reaching number one in both the US and UK. – The Knack’s “My Sharona” became a major radio hit, topping the Billboard Hot…
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I Love Handhelds, But I’m Worried the RAM Crisis is Going to Kill Them
Handheld gaming PCs have improved rapidly in performance and usability, but their rising prices risk making them difficult to justify. The writer argues that a developing RAM shortage could worsen this problem, potentially slowing the market and making powerful portable devices less accessible. The Steam Deck made it easier to play existing PC games on…