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Shrek Officially Returns With New Release
A Microsoft Store listing suggests *Shrek 2 Remastered* may bring the film-based adventure game back, with developer Aspyr named on the page. The listing has since disappeared, so the release remains unconfirmed and no launch date or price has been announced. The reported features include updated visuals, improved textures, an enhanced interface and 4K resolution,…
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Time Lords kill leap seconds, which they warn could become the new Y2K bug
The General Conference on Weights and Measures has voted to stop adding leap seconds to Coordinated Universal Time, citing the risk of disruption to connected devices and critical infrastructure. The change addresses concerns that systems may struggle to handle a leap second, particularly a negative one, and could require remediation on a scale comparable with…
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What is Apple’s Image Playground app for and how do you use it?
Apple’s Image Playground is an on-device image generator that lets people create, customise and share images, including personalised emoji called Genmoji. It is built into apps such as Messages, Keynote and Freeform, and a recent update adds more flexible style prompts, touch-based edits and options for Contact Posters and Lock Screen wallpapers. Users can start…
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‘SNL UK’ Takes Aim At Shane Gillis On ‘Weekend Update’: “You Stupid F*cking C*nt”
SNL UK’s “Weekend Update” mocked Shane Gillis after he drew criticism for saying women “just dress like whores now” at the gym during a recent US SNL monologue. Co-host Ania Magliano linked his remarks to a story about free cycling shorts for female Oktoberfest ride-goers, then used an insult to satirise US broadcasting rules after…
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Prison watchdog finds no warning signs before inmate’s death; surf breaks at risk
A watchdog found no clear warning signs before Peter Lynch died at HMP Moorland. More than three-quarters of protected world-famous surf breaks face high climate and development risks, while Prime Video’s The Love Hypothesis tops US film viewing.
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France riots live updates: Protesters clash with police in central Paris as Macron pleads ‘for unity’
More than half a million people took part in protests across France over the cost of living, education and President Emmanuel Macron’s government. While most gatherings were peaceful, rioting and looting in several cities led Macron to promise a firm response and appeal for national unity. Macron said almost 2,400 people had been arrested over…
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Slate updates its minimalist electric truck via owners’ phones
Slate Auto’s truck receives over-the-air software updates through a phone app, despite lacking built-in cellular connectivity and infotainment. The approach fits the vehicle’s minimalist design and its bid to offer a lower-cost electric truck by omitting features unrelated to driving and safety. When an update is available, the app downloads it to the owner’s phone;…
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‘Dreadline Express’ Game Developer David Konecny Talks Stressful Player Choice & The Art Of Building A Psychological Horror
Czech developer David Konecny’s debut commercial game, *Dreadline Express*, places players on a train at the end of the world, where they uncover passengers’ stories through difficult choices. The project blends his interest in trains and psychological horror, asking players to trust their instincts and consider the consequences of their decisions. Konecny describes the game…
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Drunken Goddess Reflux demo pulled over fears of AI copycats
Alliance Arts and Who You cancelled the planned Steam Next Fest demo of *Drunken Goddess Reflux*, saying a public demo could help others make generative AI clones. The last-minute decision means players cannot try the game during the festival and reflects developers’ concerns that AI tools may make it easier to produce copycat games. The…
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How to fix scaling and app size issues on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Some Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners have found that apps do not fit the phone’s 4:3 inner display properly, making the foldable’s larger screen less convenient to use. Samsung lets users set an aspect ratio for each app, which can improve how it appears when opened. With the phone unfolded, go to Settings > Display…