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Arc Raiders introduces separate Solo, Duo and Trio tracking so you can be friendly in one and a rat in the others
Arc Raiders is evolving its matchmaking behaviour yet again. The game’s latest update introduced a feature players have long requested. Patch 1.36.0, available now across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox allows the game to track your playstyle separately for its different matchmaking pools: Solo, Duo, and Trio. Read more
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IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish
The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the UK economy, now projecting gross domestic product to expand by 1% in 2026, up 0.2 percentage points from its April estimate. The upgrade, part of the IMF’s July World Economic Outlook update, reflects hopes that the economic fallout from the Iran war may prove…
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Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps
WeWard, a France-based app that rewards users for logging their steps, is launching a feature called “Walking Mode” that locks chosen apps until the user reaches a set step count. Backed by tennis star and angel investor Venus Williams, the app is positioning the tool as a way to encourage physical activity while cutting screen…
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Villagers’ fury as property developer is given permission for new build home to become holiday let as council lifts strict ‘no Airbnb’ rule
Residents of Langton Matravers, a coastal village on Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck, have reacted angrily after Dorset Council granted a property developer permission to convert one of the homes on a new estate into a holiday let, despite a condition that had barred second homes and holiday lets. The decision matters because the area is…
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German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ made to address Chinese threat
Germany’s motor industry has warned that employment across Europe’s car sector could collapse unless workers, society and politicians accept that “bold decisions” are needed to counter competition from China and other rivals. The warning, from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), coincides with Volkswagen’s preparations to formally propose up to 100,000 job losses,…
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Toys For Bob Reiterates Its Desire To Make A New Banjo-Kazooie Game
Toys for Bob, the studio behind the forthcoming Spyro: A Realm Beyond, has once again voiced a strong desire to develop a new Banjo-Kazooie game. Speaking to Kinda Funny Games, Associate Creative Director Louis Studdert and Studio Head Paul Yan described the series as a beloved, “top of the heap” platformer, noting that some staff…
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Apple loses legal fight over its App Store ‘gatekeeper’ status in Europe
Apple has lost its legal challenge against European Union rules that classify the company as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to a ruling from the European Court of Justice. The decision means Apple must continue allowing rival services and hardware to interoperate with its five app stores and cannot favour its…
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LG Micro RGB Evo Review: Brilliant, Bright, Not Budget-Friendly
WIRED has reviewed LG’s Micro RGB Evo television, a flagship set built on the latest micro RGB LED technology that uses tiny red, green and blue lights to deliver more accurate colour, stronger contrast and richer blacks than conventional LED and OLED screens. The reviewer scored it 8 out of 10, concluding that it produces…
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Severn Trent spared Ofwat fine after ‘serious’ waterwaste and sewage failures
Regulator found ‘unacceptable’ breaches in water company’s handling of drainage and sewage networkBusiness live – latest updatesThe water company Severn Trent has been spared a fine by the industry regulator despite “serious and unacceptable breaches” in its handling of wastewater and sewage.The watchdog, Ofwat, which has been investigating how wastewater and sewage networks are managed…
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2026 Genesis Scottish Open betting preview at The Renaissance Club, featuring outright picks and top-5/10 bets
The OutKick article is a betting preview of the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open, which returns to The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a links-golf warm-up ahead of the following week’s 154th Open Championship. Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, the event has drawn a strong international field, and the writer…