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Altman lawsuit dismissed as Nirvana album climbs all-time sales chart
A judge dismissed Ann Altman’s case against her brother after missed deadlines. Nirvana’s Nevermind overtook Back in Black, while a Holmes documentary, a Shrek 2 remaster, Charley Hull’s Ibiza story and research into social activities also feature.
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The spec is the new code, so brush up on your prose, says Kaseya CTO
Kaseya CTO Pratik Wadher says software developers will need to focus more on domain knowledge, critical thinking and clear writing as AI agents take on more code generation. The shift matters because a well-written specification can guide AI to produce useful software, while generating code without understanding the problem may not. Kaseya used Anthropic coding…
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Jackdaw approval is a step towards a grownup North Sea policy
The UK Government has approved the Jackdaw gasfield, 150 miles east of Aberdeen, allowing it to produce gas in time for winter. The article argues the decision reflects a more practical debate about how much oil and gas Britain should produce while moving towards net zero, given its continuing reliance on fossil fuels and greater…
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PS5 Firmware Update 26.07-14.20.00 Available to Download Now
Sony has released PS5 firmware version 26.07-14.20.00, which is rolling out now. The update’s published note says it improves how messages appear on some screens, making it a minor change for most players. Sony has not mentioned other features or stability improvements in the public note. The article speculates that the update could also include…
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Crimson Desert expansion adds sailing and underwater exploration to PS5
Pearl Abyss has unveiled Charting the Unknown, a major paid expansion for Crimson Desert, in a new overview trailer. It continues the stories of Cliff, Damiane and Oongka, while adding sailing and underwater exploration that expand the game’s activities beyond the land. The new missions span a desert threat, political conflict and an ancient secret…
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Reform tax pledge, Labour MP loses whip, Taylor Swift’s chart reign continues
Farage says a Reform government would make reservist service pay tax-free; Labour has withdrawn Perran Moon’s whip during an investigation into a Covid-era company loan. Taylor Swift’s album remains top after 15 weeks.
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Wichita police await test results before deciding on charges after football match crash
A truck drove through a youth soccer match at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on 17 October, killing a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and injuring 10 others. Police say the driver has not been charged because detectives did not have probable cause to arrest her after consulting prosecutors; the investigation is continuing, and…
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PHP prepares urgent patches for two critical vulnerabilities affecting its software ecosystem
PHP maintainers said they plan to release emergency patches for two vulnerabilities, each rated 9.2 out of 10, and urged users to be ready to upgrade. The flaws could affect a wide range of websites and applications built with PHP, making rapid patching important. Details of the vulnerabilities remain unconfirmed publicly. Security firm watchTowr said…
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Shrek 2 Remastered Officially Announced With Must-See GTA 6-inspired Trailer
Aspyr has announced Shrek 2 Remastered, using a trailer styled after the dramatic marketing for Grand Theft Auto 6. The re-release brings the 2004 film-based platform game to current consoles and PC, and adds online co-op, making its multiplayer available beyond local play. It launches on 10 November for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5,…
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Prime Video’s 8-Episode Stephen King Series Gets First Season 2 Update [Exclusive]
Prime Video’s eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King’s *Carrie*, starring Summer H. Howell, has no confirmed second season. Howell said she has heard discussion about the possibility and is waiting for Amazon to decide, while creator Mike Flanagan has ideas for continuing the story. Flanagan has previously described a three-season vision, but Amazon has not renewed…