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This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?
A forthcoming Half-Life 2 total-conversion mod called The Temple combines underwater exploration, aerial travel and cosmic horror. Inspired by Iron Lung’s claustrophobic submarine premise, it expands the concept into a broader adventure across an abandoned aquatic planet. Players will use three distinct vehicles—a submarine, an airship and a space shuttle—each with its own mechanics. The…
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Floor-bound PCs gather dust faster, risking overheating and reduced performance
Placing a PC on the floor can expose it to more dust, pet hair and debris than positioning it on a desk or shelf. This buildup restricts airflow, raises temperatures and may cause thermal throttling, reducing performance during demanding tasks such as gaming and potentially shortening the computer’s lifespan. If floor placement is unavoidable, the…
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Chinese firm unveils humanoid robot that sheds programmed tears
Chinese robotics firm Yanxi Technology has developed the Yansyn-X2, a humanoid robot capable of producing a tear on command. The demonstration highlights advances in affective computing, while also raising concerns about the uncanny valley and how convincingly machines should imitate human emotion. The robot uses conversational analysis, facial mechanisms and a microfluidic system to create…
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Human vs. ChatGPT NFL Week 3 betting picks: can AI recover from its ugly 2-8 start to the season?
ChatGPT improved from an 0–5 opening week by correctly predicting two Week 2 outcomes, but still fell below .500 and now has a 2–8 season record. The human bettor is 5–5, and uses the contrast to justify backing Pittsburgh against Cincinnati in Week 3, while both continue making five bets under identical odds and staking…
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Using Live Text on iPhone to copy, translate and recognise text
Live Text lets iPhone users interact with text seen through the camera, including copying, sharing, translating and looking up information. It works on iPhone XS models and later running iOS 15 or newer, making it useful for everyday tasks and travel without requiring Apple Intelligence. To use it, open Camera, frame the text, wait for…
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The spiritual successor to classic JRPG Wild Arms has seemingly been cancelled, four years after its Kickstarter raised nearly $3 million
Armed Fantasia, a planned spiritual successor to the classic JRPG Wild Arms, has seemingly been cancelled four years after its successful Kickstarter campaign. Publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros, reportedly discontinued the project after reviewing its progress, market prospects and the further investment required, leaving backers without the game they funded. The joint Kickstarter…
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Your pictures of the Harvest Moon shimmering across the UK sky
The September full Moon, known as the Harvest Moon, illuminated skies across the UK on Saturday, creating striking views for observers on the ground and in the air. It reached its fullest point at 17:49 BST, but became most impressive after dark, prompting people to share photographs with BBC Weather Watchers. Images showed the Moon…
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‘Hellraiser’ Officially Releases Its Newest R-Rated Installment for Free
A free demo for *Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival* is now available on Steam, allowing players to sample the upcoming R-rated horror game before its full release. It introduces the game’s story, characters and Labyrinth setting, giving fans an early look at how the franchise’s Cenobite mythology has been adapted into an interactive experience. Players control…
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Apple’s iPhone Duo name echoes Surface Duo despite distinct designs
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has drawn criticism because its name recalls Microsoft’s Surface Duo range. However, the article argues that claims Apple copied Microsoft are not entirely fair, since Apple previously used “Duo” for its PowerBook Duo laptop line and has also used it for the MagSafe Duo Charger. Microsoft launched the…
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OLPC’s ambitious XO-1 project faltered despite its educational promise
The One Laptop Per Child initiative aimed to give every child in the world access to a computer through the XO-1 laptop, initially promoted as a transformative educational tool. However, the project proved far more complicated than its supporters expected, prompting discussion about why it failed and whether large-scale technology giveaways can succeed. The article…