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Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after accidentally revealing the email addresses of 143 alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed in a group update on its investigation. The force described the breach as human error, referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office and said it was urgently reviewing its procedures, amid existing criticism of its treatment…
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Insomniac had to ditch Spider-Man’s open-world for Marvel’s Wolverine because Logan is “not somebody who has a friendly neighborhood”
Insomniac Games has said Marvel’s Wolverine will not use the same open-world structure as its Spider-Man games, because Wolverine’s character and story do not suit a single “friendly neighbourhood” setting. The decision signals a more focused, globe-trotting approach intended to fit Logan’s loner persona and violent adventures. Creative director Marcus Smith said the game follows…
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Courtney Love reveals she “almost died” in 2019 amid promising album update
“They told me I was going to die.” The post Courtney Love reveals she “almost died” in 2019 amid promising album update first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
WIRED finds Retrospec’s Joe Rev 2 to be a fun, affordable electric bike that captures the appeal of a large BMX-style cruiser for teenagers and adults. Its retro looks, simple controls and relatively low weight make it distinctive, but the review stresses that comfort, practicality and real-world range are compromises. Priced at $1,400, the 56-pound…
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Stalker 2’s imminent free update aims to make the sequel more atmospheric and less relentlessly hostile: ‘The Zone isn’t one constant gunfight’
Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World is preparing a free update designed to make the post-apocalyptic shooter feel more atmospheric and less punishing, addressing complaints that the Zone often plays as an unrelenting series of gunfights rather than the tense, exploratory survival experience fans expect from the series. The change reflects an effort to rebalance…
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ChainDrop worm crawls into npm supply chain, evades standard defenses
A new variant of the Shai-Hulud npm worm, dubbed ChainDrop, has compromised hundreds of software packages and introduced stealthier ways to spread. It matters because it can infect developers’ projects and automated build systems without leaving obvious malicious changes in source-code repositories, making routine reviews less effective. Researchers identified the attack on 4 August, finding…
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6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
WIRED recommends accessories intended to improve the comfort, charging and protection of an Apple Watch. – Nike Sport Loop (£49): a soft, adjustable, reflective textile band that the reviewer finds comfortable for everyday wear and sleep tracking. – Nomad Stand One Max (£159): a compact premium stand offering fast Apple Watch charging and 25W Qi2…
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Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
Instapaper, a read-it-later service launched in 2008, has received a major overhaul intended to make it easier for users to manage and read saved online content. The update matters because the service is one of the longest-running tools in its category and is competing for attention as people accumulate large backlogs of articles, videos and…
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Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater
Puerto Rico is rationing water after its driest July on record, with 180,000 households in the north-east facing two-day shut-offs and many families already experiencing unreliable supplies for more than 100 days. The article argues that the crisis reflects not only drought but also poor water management and ageing infrastructure, particularly extensive leakage, while rainwater…
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Lego’s supersized Hubble deserves a little more shine
Lego has launched its largest Hubble Space Telescope model to date, a 1,252-piece Icons set designed at roughly minifigure scale. The review praises its detailed interior and display potential, but argues that its predominantly grey finish, stickers and simplified solar arrays make it feel less premium than its £119.99 price suggests. The model measures 32cm…