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Burnham under attack for ‘unfunded’ tax cut pledge after vowing to tackle cost of living crisis
Andy Burnham has faced criticism over how he plans to fund his first major policy as prime minister – an £850m cut to VAT on electricity bills – after allies of ousted predecessor Sir Keir Starmer questioned whether the sums add up. The row emerged just as Burnham used his first cabinet meeting to declare…
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Indie Publisher Will ‘Safeguard’ Devs by Making PS5 Physical Games for All Eligible Titles
Chinese indie publisher Astrolabe Games has issued a “manifesto” pledging to release physical PS5 editions of all its eligible upcoming titles until Sony stops manufacturing discs in January 2028. The move is framed as a way to “safeguard developers’ creations” and support physical media fans, and comes amid wider industry anxiety about Sony’s decision to…
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‘Evil Dead Burn’ House Set to Conjure a Deadite Nightmare for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 has confirmed “Evil Dead Burn” as one of its houses, bringing New Line Cinema’s cult horror franchise to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. The attraction is based on the film franchise’s newest instalment, which released in cinemas earlier this month, and lets guests move through the Price family’s secluded…
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Manor Lords’ next beta update adds what all video games are sorely missing: cow breeding
Manor Lords, the medieval city-building game, is set to receive a new beta update by the end of July 2026 that introduces cattle breeding, allowing players to expand their herds by breeding cows rather than only importing them. The addition is part of a broader package of farming and construction changes aimed at deepening the…
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It’s probably time to update 7-Zip as the app has just been patched to fix a pretty big vulnerability
7-Zip, one of the most widely used file compression tools, has released a security update to fix a significant vulnerability, and users are being urged to install it as soon as possible. The flaw could potentially be exploited by attackers, making it important for anyone running the software to update promptly rather than leaving it…
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Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit loses its battle with international law enforcement
German police, working with US and Indonesian authorities, have dismantled the core infrastructure behind Kratos, a phishing-as-a-service kit described as one of the most widespread and dangerous on the market. The alleged developer and technical administrator of the kit was arrested in Indonesia, though officials have not said whether other suspects are being pursued. The…
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Silicon Valley developer accused of murder after investigators say Tesla reached 142 mph before fatal crash
A Silicon Valley software developer and startup founder has been charged with murder after investigators alleged he drove his Tesla at more than 140mph before ploughing into stopped traffic on a California highway. The resulting fiery crash killed a mother and her young daughter, prompting prosecutors to pursue a murder charge rather than a lesser…
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Instagram adds tool to swap music on published posts
Instagram has launched a “Replace Audio” tool that lets users change the music on already-published feed posts and carousels without deleting and reposting them. Previously, swapping a track meant re-uploading content from scratch, which wiped out any likes, comments, shares and reach the post had already built up; the new tool preserves that engagement, giving…
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Red Hook confirms release date for Darkest Dungeon anniversary DLC
Red Hook Studios has confirmed that Darkest Dungeon: The Fire’s Edge, the original game’s first piece of new downloadable content in several years, will launch on 18th August to mark its 10th anniversary. The release is notable given that the studio’s attention has largely been on the sequel, Darkest Dungeon 2, which has proved more…
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A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots
CrowdStrike says it has found a worm being used in attacks on the AI software supply chain, highlighting how criminals are shifting towards AI development infrastructure as these tools become more central to software engineering. The malware is designed to steal credentials, expand access inside target environments, extract sensitive data and, in some cases, damage…