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Agents made my retro tech safe to use again and showed their real value as testers of ideas
The author describes using an AI agent to revive unsupported, ageing computers that were previously unsafe or impractical to use online. By compiling modern software and applying system fixes, the agent made obsolete devices usable again, illustrating how agents can reduce the effort needed to test and implement technical ideas. One example involved a 15-year-old…
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Grim update in search for missing mom who disappeared while family thought she was out for a smoke
A 70-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Ellenwood, Georgia, was found dead in a nearby lake three days after she was reported missing, having last been seen by family who believed she had stepped outside for a cigarette. Police say Joanne Howell appears to have wandered from her home before drowning in Misty Lake,…
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Potential hosepipe ban update issued by Severn Trent after drought declared across Derbyshire
Severn Trent has issued an update on the possibility of a hosepipe ban across Derbyshire – with a drought having been declared earlier this week
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THQ’s Sacred 2 Remaster Is Finally Available For Switch, Includes All Expansions & Updates
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Remaster is now available digitally for Nintendo Switch, following its announcement at THQ Nordic’s recent showcase. The release brings the 2008 action RPG to Nintendo’s platform with updated presentation and combat, offering a single, definitive package for both returning players and newcomers. Priced at $29.99 or the regional equivalent, the Switch…
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Police call off search for baby Lewis after Australian mum leapt from cliff with her two children – as top cop delivers heartbreaking admission and blasts ‘rubbish’ online speculation
Police in Australia have called off the search for a baby boy named Lewis after his mother reportedly jumped from a cliff with her two children. A senior police officer confirmed the outcome in what was described as a difficult and emotional update, while also criticising a wave of unfounded online speculation about the case…
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Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”
Mel Gibson has given a fresh update on the long-delayed Lethal Weapon 5, revealing that the script is complete and, in his view, the strongest of the franchise. Speaking to Collider at Fan Expo Boston, he described a film with older, changed versions of the lead characters and a more grounded, lower-key tone than previous…
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Crimson Desert Switch 2 Port Now In A Playable State, Release Targeting “First Half Of 2027”
Pearl Abyss has confirmed its Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has reached a “playable” foundational state, with the studio now targeting a launch in the first half of 2027, though the date remains unconfirmed. The update, shared in the company’s latest earnings letter, marks continued progress on a port that was only announced as…
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Modular’s Mojo programming language hits 1.0 milestone
Modular’s Mojo programming language has reached its 1.0 milestone, marking it as a stable, production-ready, general-purpose language. Its main goal is to unify AI software development across the wide range of GPUs, CPUs, ASICs and other chips used for AI workloads, offering an alternative to vendor-locked platforms such as Nvidia’s CUDA and AMD’s ROCm. This…
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Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to “performance bonus payments” made to 1,035 employees
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reported a sharp rise in labour costs after the strong performance of its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, attributing the increase to performance bonus payments awarded to staff. The disclosure highlights how the game’s commercial success has translated directly into significant payouts for the studio’s workforce, underlining the scale…
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As Peak gets its final big update, developers Landfall and Aggro Crab explain why it isn’t a “forever game”
Landfall and Aggro Crab have released The Final Ascent, described as the last major content update for their hit co-op climbing game Peak. The developers say they always intended the game to be “finished” at launch rather than a live-service title, and don’t want it to become a “forever game” bloated with endless additions purely…