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Nobody Loves Cars More Than Polyphony Digital, and Its New Gran Turismo 7 Movie Proves It
Polyphony Digital has released a refreshed, six-minute-and-40-second opening movie for Gran Turismo 7 alongside the game’s Spec IV update. The film celebrates cars, racing and driving, highlighting the developer’s deep enthusiasm for the subject. The original game opening ran for eight minutes, and that attention to automotive detail also appears in Gran Turismo 7’s car…
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Roger Taylor gives disappointing update on new Queen music with Adam Lambert
Roger Taylor says Queen and Adam Lambert never completed any new music together, despite trying, and their musical paths are now diverging. He praised Lambert’s voice and performances, while leaving open the possibility of touring together again. Lambert began performing with Queen after appearing on American Idol in 2009, and they first toured together in…
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TSMC sends scouts to check whether America’s datacenters can deliver
TSMC is sending staff to assess US datacentre construction and power supplies as it considers expanding chipmaking capacity by billions of dollars. The checks matter because delays or shortages in power and other infrastructure could constrain the facilities needed to support continued growth in artificial intelligence. The company plans capital expenditure of $60 billion to…
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Researchers say Israeli ad technology enabled spyware targeting Al Jazeera devices
Researchers at Citizen Lab say an Israeli advertising firm’s software has enabled clients to identify internet users and deliver spyware through ordinary online adverts. They allege the system was used to compromise dozens of devices at Al Jazeera, highlighting how the digital advertising industry could be exploited for covert surveillance. Citizen Lab says Discover-Tech’s Controlium…
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Amazon’s Bee wearables add shopping suggestions through optional integration
Amazon has announced two Bee conversation-listening wearables and a paid subscription, adding shopping suggestions through an optional Amazon integration. The launch expands Amazon’s push into AI assistants that turn everyday conversations into summaries and actions, while raising privacy questions about devices that listen throughout the day. The Bee Frontier costs $74.99 and can be worn…
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How in the world are Intel GPUs still improving so much? The latest driver update claims up to a 31% fps improvement in Resident Evil Requiem
Intel has released a graphics driver update that it says can boost performance in Resident Evil Requiem by up to 31% on its Arc B-series GPUs. The claim highlights how driver changes can continue to improve performance after a game’s launch, though the maximum figure applies to a specific test setup. The update, version 101.8657,…
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The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync
Permanent outdoor lights offer homeowners app controlled, customisable lighting throughout the year, avoiding repeated ladder trips to put up seasonal decorations. A buyer’s guide recommends Govee and Eufy as its leading options, with Cync as a cheaper alternative, while stressing that a home’s layout and surfaces determine whether installation is practical. The recommended 100 foot…
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House House rules out Xbox release of Big Walk amid BDS boycott
House House says *Big Walk* will not be released on Xbox while Microsoft or Xbox remains a target of the Palestinian-led BDS boycott. The developer says it regrets that some friends will be unable to play together, but believes coordinated action can bring meaningful change. BDS lists Xbox among its boycott targets because of Microsoft’s…
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Royal Navy seeks suppliers for planned Type 93 uncrewed submarine procurement
The Royal Navy is seeking information from defence suppliers as it prepares for a possible procurement programme for the Type 93, a large uncrewed submarine. The vessel is intended to support the Navy’s Hybrid Navy plans and could operate independently or alongside crewed ships to help protect UK waters and undersea infrastructure. The Ministry of…
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Patel report corrected as Stoke teen charged; Greep apologises
MS NOW says FBI Director Kash Patel remains in the US after wrongly reporting he had landed in Russia. A 17-year-old has been charged in Stoke-on-Trent, while Geordie Greep apologises and a saliva test aims to help time treatments.