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BZZR ‘cutting out the noise’ from sports social media space great for creators, sportscaster Jon Alba says
BZZR, a social media platform dedicated to sports content, is presented as a way to reduce the distractions and hostility often found on broader social networks. Sportscaster and creator Jon Alba said the platform fills a missing space for sports fans and creators, offering a more focused environment for discussion and content. Alba, an Emmy…
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Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the Next Kingdom Come Game From Warhorse, and Darksiders 4 All Due Out by April 2028
Embracer group has offered updates on a number of its upcoming video games, narrowing some release windows for big titles.
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Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
Apple is reportedly discussing payments to publishers so that an upgraded, AI-powered Siri can provide users with up-to-date news and information. The move would help Apple improve Siri’s usefulness and could set a different commercial model for how AI companies obtain and use publishers’ content. Rather than paying fixed licensing fees for broad content access,…
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Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech
Hannah Maxwell’s Edinburgh Fringe show, Turn Your F*cking Phones Off, is praised as an energetic critique of big technology, smartphone dependency and the perceived erosion of democracy. Blending comedy, audience participation and personal storytelling, it argues that everyday digital habits can feed systems that profit from division and political manipulation. The performance follows two connected…
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Nintendo Download: 13th August (North America)
Nintendo’s North American eShop update highlights several major Switch 2 releases and pre-orders, led by Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. – EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 launches on 13 August for $69.99, with expanded Franchise, Superstar and Ultimate Team modes. – Oblivion Remastered launched on 11 August for $49.99, updating…
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Even With Ella Langley’s Extended Run, 2026 Has Been a Banner Year So Far for Numerous Hot 100 No. 1s
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the chart’s fourth-longest run at the summit. It also set a record for the longest No. 1 run by a non-holiday song by a woman, while its six separate returns to the top are the most for…
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Louis Vuitton Unveils Formal SS27 Menswear Capsule by Pharrell Williams
Louis Vuitton has revealed its Formal Spring/Summer 2027 menswear capsule, creative director Pharrell Williams’ latest take on tailoring designed for both the office and formal occasions. The collection reworks classic suiting with a lighter, more wearable edge, while keeping its foundations rooted in traditional preppy codes. Three signature jackets anchor… The post Louis Vuitton Unveils…
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Does Google even want to win at AI?
Google has reorganised its AI division, Google DeepMind, prompting debate over whether the company is falling behind rivals in the race to develop leading AI systems. The Verge’s Decoder podcast examines whether the changes reflect a strategic refocus or a crisis, particularly given Google’s vast resources, data, distribution and ability to integrate AI across its…
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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The US government will, for the first time, permit vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against overseas criminal gangs and hackers under federal supervision. The White House says the policy could help tackle ransomware, financial fraud and sextortion, but it represents a major departure from the previous rule that private firms could defend…
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Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Bumble is ending its long-standing rule that only women could send the first message after matching, a change that removes its most distinctive feature. The company says trials showed higher engagement and that users want greater flexibility, but the move has divided its community, with some saying it makes Bumble indistinguishable from other dating apps.…