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Netflix’s Iconic ’80s Sitcom Reboot Gets Official First Look
Netflix has released the first official images from its reboot of the classic 1980s sitcom *A Different World*, confirming a premiere date of 24 September. The revival returns to the fictional Hillman College, a historically Black institution, more than 30 years after the original series ended, and marks the streamer’s latest attempt to revive a…
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LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
LG monitors are silently installing an unwanted Windows app that has begun bombarding users with pop-up adverts for McAfee antivirus and LG’s own software. Investigators at Gamers Nexus found that connecting a new LG UltraGear monitor to a Windows 11 PC triggers Windows Update to install LG drivers and the “LG Monitor App Installer” without…
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The Document Foundation says Microsoft’s file formats keep users on a short leash
The Document Foundation (TDF), which backs LibreOffice, has renewed its criticism of proprietary file formats, arguing that Microsoft’s Office Open XML (OOXML) formats keep users locked into Microsoft’s own software despite carrying ISO certification. TDF contends that although OOXML is technically a standard, only Microsoft Office fully and correctly implements it, meaning the format functions…
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Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
Adobe has updated its Project Indigo camera app, which was originally designed to give iPhone photos a “natural, SLR-like” look, with a new suite of generative AI editing tools called “AI Playground.” The move is notable because it marks a shift for an app that had built its reputation on authentic, computational photography for “camera…
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Julia Garner and Lewis Pullman to lead Apple TV true-crime drama
Actor Lewis Pullman has been confirmed to co-star opposite Julia Garner in “Guilty Creatures”, a new Apple TV thriller series first announced on 6 July 2026. The show adapts Mikita Brottman’s true crime book “Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida”, following two adulterous, religious lovers whose affair leads to murder and the…
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In the age of AI and layoffs, playing old games in 2026 is about more than nostalgia
The article argues that returning to older video games in 2026 can provide emotional distance from an industry dominated by reports of generative AI, layoffs and studio closures. Its author presents retro gaming not simply as nostalgia, but as a way to enjoy games without associating them with the difficult working conditions and corporate decisions…
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GameSir’s latest software will teach you handy pro controller jargon you’ve been too scared to ask about, and you now won’t need to reinstall it every time there’s an update
GameSir has updated its companion PC software, adding features aimed at making the app friendlier for players who are new to pro-level controllers. The update introduces in-app explanations of technical controller terminology, helping users understand settings and jargon they might otherwise have been reluctant to look up, while also overhauling how the software handles updates.…
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World Cup Final Ratings Skyrocket Across Europe, Despite England and France Losses
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew huge television audiences across Europe, even in countries whose own teams had already been eliminated, underlining football’s power as both a live sporting event and a broader cultural spectacle. Spain’s 1-0 victory delivered the country’s largest-ever recorded audience and the second-most-watched broadcast in Spanish…
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After Doom director Hugo Martin denied reports that id Software had been gutted, “current and former employees” are disagreeing with his optimism
Doom director Hugo Martin recently pushed back against reports that id Software had been gutted by Microsoft’s wave of 3,200 layoffs across its Xbox division, insisting the studio hadn’t been reduced to a mere support outfit. However, “current and former employees” have since contradicted his optimistic framing, according to a Game Developer report citing anonymous…
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Adobe camera app’s new feature will critique your photos using AI
Adobe is expanding its experimental iOS camera app, Project Indigo, with a suite of AI-powered features that critique users’ photos and suggest edits, using large language models. Led by Marc Levoy, formerly behind Google Pixel’s camera technology, the update reflects a broader industry push to make generative AI tools more useful for everyday photographers by…