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Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
August 2026 will bring an unusually dense cluster of astronomical events, with several major phenomena converging around the same week. Highlights include the Perseid meteor shower, a total solar eclipse visible from parts of Europe, a rare six-planet alignment, and a partial lunar eclipse later in the month, offering keen skywatchers multiple opportunities to observe…
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Marvel Tokon’s Day One Update Promises a Much Smoother Experience on PC, PS5
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched with a day one patch designed to fix significant performance issues, particularly on PC, that were flagged during the game’s open beta. Developer Arc System Works had previously promised to address the problems, and the update also targets input lag on PS5 and tweaks certain command inputs that players…
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Nintendo’s Profits Jump $300 Million After Tariff Refunds And Strong Software Sales
Back in August 2025, Nintendo increased the price of the original Switch console in accordance with ongoing tariffs, but after the US Supreme Court declared these to be unlawful, it didn’t hesitate to claim a refund. With the release of its quarterly earnings (April 1 to June 30) for the current financial year, we now have a…
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Steven Spielberg’s $607 Million Sci-Fi Sleeper Hit Is Officially Getting a ‘Avengers’-Style Sequel
Screenwriter Zak Penn has confirmed that a sequel to Steven Spielberg’s 2018 hit *Ready Player One* is still in active development, marking the clearest update on the long-gestating project in years. Penn, who co-wrote the original film with novelist Ernest Cline and is best known for scripting *The Avengers*, told The Direct simply that he…
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New PS5 Beta Firmware Is Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Sony has released a new public beta firmware update for the PS5, letting beta programme participants test upcoming system software features ahead of a wider rollout. The most notable change is that the “Enhance PSSR Image Quality” setting is now switched on by default for PS5 Pro owners, meaning the console’s improved PSSR 2.0 upscaling…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Still Outpacing The Original Switch By Millions
Nintendo has posted its latest quarterly financial results–ranging from April 1 to June 30–and while the Switch 2 continues to be the company’s fastest-selling system, sales have dropped considerably in the last three months. Overall, Nintendo’s operating profit increased 150.5% thanks to higher software revenue and $300 million in US tariff refunds that won’t be…
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SWFC News: Hillsborough improvements update as work begins to remove former badge – thestar.co.uk
SWFC News: Hillsborough improvements update as work begins to remove former badge thestar.co.uk
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Windows 10 LTSC 2021 has five months before security updates cost extra
Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that free security updates for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will end on 12 January 2027, giving organisations roughly five months to plan their next move. Those wanting to keep receiving patches beyond that date will need to enrol in the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme, adding to the…
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Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose
Wired has reviewed Samsung’s Odyssey G8 G80HS, a 32-inch, 6K-resolution gaming monitor priced at around $1,600, awarding it a middling 6 out of 10. While the reviewer praises its extraordinary sharpness, they conclude it is not currently the best use of money, largely because most PCs and games are not yet equipped to make full…
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Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful
Wired has reviewed the Shark PowerDetect Speed, a new cordless vacuum cleaner that improves on the acclaimed original PowerDetect by being lighter, slimmer and cheaper, while offering an optional self-emptying and charging base station. The reviewer names it their new top pick for the best cordless vacuum, praising its strong performance on carpets and rugs…