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‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Consumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflation Business live – latest updates Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month’s heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits, and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on foods such as potato salad, olives…
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Be warned: Fallout 4’s next update may break your mods – and there’s a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too
For most games, the news of a new patch is usually received with excitement. This is true for games made by Bethesda too, of course, but not when they’re as old as Fallout 4 and Skyrim are. The reason? Mods. Read more
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The Cop Who Took On Flock
After Noel Pichardo called out his city’s embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.
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MTG Arena Players Can Now Report Salty Losers
With its latest update, MTG Arena adds a function to report players, meaning you now have a weapon to fight ‘roping’.
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Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement
Video game developer legend Warren Spector has announced his retirement from video game development.
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Dressmaker – a canvas for the creativity of dream dress design
Co-created by a developer and his sewing-obsessed partner, this design game is ‘the most technically challenging’ its lead programmer has ever made When Jonathan Hau-Yoon wanted to make something as meaningful as the environmental strategy game Terra Nil, he turned for inspiration to his longtime partner. Sabrina Becker had worn a dress she made herself…
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Best Merino Wool Clothing (2026): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
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4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Full lineup outside of UK, USA, and Japan. A wave of new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles is now live for subscribers, as detailed in last week’s monthly update. The full lineup for August 2026 is available for most members now, but those in the UK, USA, and Japan only get access…
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“I’m pretty sure I mean it” – Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement
Warren Spector, the legendary game developer known for being a key part in the development of the Deus Ex series as well as his role in Epic Mickey, Ultima, and System Shock, has announced his retirement. Read more
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UK’s tech talent pipeline shrinks as overseas worker visa applications fall 7%
Third consecutive annual decline adds to concerns about shortages of specialist skills