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Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything
OKA, a startup operating in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Shenzhen, has introduced Mori, a nearly 12-inch robot lamp designed as a calming home companion. It responds to people and activity in the room, plays nature sounds and guides breathing exercises, while deliberately avoiding the practical tasks of a voice assistant. The Founder’s Edition costs $649 and…
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Googlebooks’ buggy software undermines otherwise strong laptop hardware
Google’s new Googlebook laptops have strong hardware but disappointing software, with bugs and limited app support making them feel more like Android tablets with keyboards than complete laptops. The review does not recommend buying any of them in their current state, though it considers which models have the best hardware if the software improves. Prices…
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Websites go dark worldwide after critical flaws are exposed, leaving up to 70% of sites open to attack
Government, hospital, school and other websites were taken offline in several countries on Wednesday as operators responded to two critical flaws in PHP. The vulnerabilities could let hackers take control of affected servers without an account, potentially exposing stored information or enabling attacks on visitors. PHP powers up to 70 per cent of websites, and…
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“We made a very difficult decision”: Australian indie showcase Freeplay reject antisemitism claims after delisting a Jewish sponsor who was allegedly accused of being a “zionist”
Freeplay, the organisers of Australian independent games showcase Parallels, refunded and removed a sponsorship from Wren Brier, creative director of Witch Beam, after an unnamed speaker objected to her involvement. Brier says the speaker called her a “zionist” and that organisers acted without checking the accusation; she describes the decision as discrimination and says she…
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Brent reaches £112 a barrel amid attacks near key Gulf shipping routes
Oil prices rose sharply as attacks in Saudi Arabia and strikes on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of renewed disruption to global crude supplies. Brent crude climbed 3% to $112 a barrel, its highest level since 18 May, amid concern that the conflict could widen. The Houthis said to be aligned with…
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Meadowhall evacuated LIVE updates as shoppers told to leave shopping centre
Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield was evacuated after its fire alarm sounded, with visitors directed to gather in the car parks. The centre later confirmed the evacuation was a planned test and said it had fully reopened. Police and fire services were contacted for comment, but the article gives no details about the test or…
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Dawnwalker PS5 Patch 1.1 Is Available to Download Now, 13GB Update with Over 1,100 Improvements
Rebel Wolves has released Update 1.1 for the PS5 game *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, calling it the game’s first major overhaul. The 12.882GB patch adds new features and makes broad changes to combat, camera movement and accessibility, alongside fixes intended to improve play. Players can reset their learned abilities with the Draught of Mind Rebirth,…
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Tesla targets Cybercab launch as AWS reveals attempted PHP exploits
Tesla plans to start Cybercab deliveries by the end of 2026, while AWS reports an early attempt to exploit critical PHP flaws. Nvidia is boosting component capacity; the Philippines has suspended an undersecretary, and BioWare faces an uncertain future.
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While EA shuts down BioWare, developers of The Sims, Skate, and Battlefield say they’ve also lost their jobs
EA is reportedly laying off about 400 staff across several studios, alongside the closure of BioWare. Posts from affected developers indicate that Maxis, Full Circle and Ripple Effect are among those hit, making the cuts broader than BioWare’s roughly 50 staff. The affected teams work on The Sims, Skate and Battlefield, and some of those…
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Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Update 2.5 Live Now, Get the Patch Notes Here
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 is now available on PS5, with a download of close to 11GB. The update adds new quests, customisation options and cross-platform mod support, extending the game with content tied to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and giving players more ways to personalise their characters and play. The patch includes a prequel side quest,…