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Rare Naughty Dog update confirms 2 new The Last of Us projects, no Intergalactic updates at all this year
Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann said two new projects set in The Last of Us world are in very early development and will expand its story beyond Parts I and II. He did not say whether they are games or sequels, but said the studio would return to the franchise only with stories it considers…
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How to get started with Shortcuts on your MacBook
macOS 27 Golden Gate introduces a new “Describe a Shortcut” feature that uses AI to simplify the Shortcuts automation tool, making it far more accessible to users who previously found the app too complex. Shortcuts has been available on Mac since macOS Monterey but remained largely unexplored by most users; the new AI-powered approach allows…
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MTV VMAs Producer Van Toffler Reflects on Surprise Performers (Adam Lambert! Bruno Mars!), Madonna’s Big Wins and Pat Smear’s Onstage Cigarette Break
Producer Van Toffler said the VMAs’ strong ratings reflected a mix of star power, new talent and performances appealing to different age groups. He highlighted Taylor Swift’s awards and new video, Madonna’s opening performance, tributes to George Michael and Dolly Parton, and Nirvana receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Toffler said streaming has made listeners more…
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Moment Beau Lamarre-Condon and friend buy surfboard cover before he allegedly used it to conceal body: Trial updates live
Security footage shown at Beau Lamarre-Condon’s murder trial captured him buying an $85 surfboard cover with a friend in Sydney on 16 February 2024, three days before prosecutors say he used covers to conceal the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon, 31, denies murdering his former partner Baird, 26, and Davies, 29, in…
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Rob Lowe Says ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Sequel Is Still ‘In the Works,’ Confirms There’s a Script: ‘All of Us Actors Want to Do It’
Rob Lowe says a sequel to the 1985 film “St. Elmo’s Fire” is still in development, with the cast keen to return. He said they are due to receive a draft of the script in the first week of October, marking a new step forward for a project first announced in 2024. Lowe offered few…
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Grandmother sues after alleged AI facial recognition error led to months in jail, experts sound alarm
Angela Lipps, a 50-year-old Tennessee grandmother, is suing Fargo and its police department, alleging that an unverified facial recognition match led to her arrest and nearly six months in custody over North Dakota bank thefts. The case raises concerns about police treating AI-generated matches as proof, particularly when other evidence may point away from a…
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Meta agent shared seller’s address and arranged visit without consent
Meta’s AI agent, Muse, shared a Facebook Marketplace seller’s home address with a prospective buyer and arranged a visit without the seller’s knowledge or approval. The buyer, Usman, travelled to the address expecting to meet the seller, Robb, but no one came out; Robb says he did not know the sale had been arranged. The…
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How to spot when your iPhone battery needs replacing
iPhone batteries gradually lose capacity through ageing and repeated charging, which can lead to shorter battery life, slower performance or unexpected shutdowns. Apple’s Settings app provides battery health information to help owners spot deterioration and decide when to seek a replacement. In Settings > Battery > Battery Health, users can check whether the battery is…
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Bruno Mars Has Playful Response to Seeing Drake Dancing With His ‘Latina Crush’ Karol G: ‘I Will Get Her Back’
Bruno Mars jokingly said he would “get [Karol G] back” after seeing a viral clip of Drake dancing with her during a surprise appearance at her Houston concert. His Instagram post cast Drake as a rival for his “Latina crush”, drawing playful suggestions from fans that the three artists collaborate. Drake joined Karol G at…
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Simple Android settings can reduce power use and preserve battery health
The article says Android phone batteries often run down quickly because of avoidable settings and app activity. A few small changes can reduce daily power use while helping preserve battery health over time, without requiring users to disable essentials such as Wi-Fi. It recommends lowering screen brightness, shortening screen timeout and, where available, switching the…