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Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
Meetily is a free, open-source meeting assistant that transcribes and summarises meetings without requiring a paid subscription. It addresses two common drawbacks of commercial meeting-assistant tools, which typically cost $10 to $20 a month and require uploading recordings to the cloud, raising privacy concerns for sensitive discussions. The application runs on Windows and macOS (with…
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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
Wired has reviewed the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper, a hybrid tablet that aims to combine digital note-taking with full Android tablet functionality, including video playback. Unlike dedicated E Ink devices such as the reMarkable or Kindle Scribe, it uses a proprietary matte LCD panel to approximate a paper-like writing feel while retaining colour display and…
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Minecraft’s Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Mojang has released Version 26.40 of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, a new update bringing bug fixes, gameplay improvements, accessibility updates and technical enhancements for content creators, alongside specific patches for the Nintendo Switch version. The release also lays groundwork for future content by including experimental features that players can try ahead of their full launch, and…
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Fitness update on key Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan ahead of Leyton Orient – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday received a positive fitness update on Barry Bannan ahead of their League One trip to Leyton Orient. The midfielder was reported to be progressing well, which matters because his experience, creativity and leadership are expected to be central to Wednesday’s rebuilt side. The update followed Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Bolton Wanderers, with…
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The GTA 3D trilogy fanpatch has its biggest update, with over 100 new fixes including restored dialogue for San Andreas
A fan-made patch for the Grand Theft Auto 3D universe trilogy (GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas) has received its largest update yet, addressing more than 100 issues in the classic PC titles. The unofficial fix continues community efforts to iron out bugs and shortcomings left in Rockstar’s original and remastered releases, giving long-time…
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Game of Thrones Creator George R.R. Martin Explains ‘Winds of Winter’ Delay in Heartbreaking Update
George R.R. Martin has published a rare blog post revealing a difficult period behind his continued delay of The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited next instalment in his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Writing on his “Not A Blog” for the first time in over six months, the author cited grief, depression and…
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‘They Fundamentally Don’t Understand Art’ — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft ‘Gutted’ id Software With Layoffs
Chris Hays, a lead services programmer at id Software who has worked at the studio since 2010, has publicly criticised Microsoft and Xbox following July’s layoffs, which cut 136 staff from the Doom developer. Speaking on the podcast Auf ein Bier, Hays said Microsoft “fundamentally don’t understand art” and rejected reassurances from studio management that…
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Furious Harry Potter fans force developers to divert their £430million energy project to protect filming spot of Dobby the elf’s grave on Welsh beach
Developers reportedly altered the route of a £430 million energy interconnector after objections over potential disruption to the Welsh beach location used as Dobby’s grave in the Harry Potter films. The case highlights how popular cultural landmarks can influence infrastructure planning, although the diversion occurred during planning and the project has since been completed. The…
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WoW developers reflect on Midnight’s first season—a world without AddOns, task overload, and Prey
World of Warcraft developers have reflected on the opening season of Midnight, focusing on the impact of playing without AddOns, the volume of tasks facing players, and the new Prey system. The discussion matters because these design choices affect how approachable and demanding the expansion feels, particularly for players accustomed to third-party interface tools. The…
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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have
TechCrunch’s review finds the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft enjoyable and well suited to a narrow audience, but difficult to justify as an everyday e-reader. Its large colour display, digital-notebook features and strong battery life could appeal to students, researchers and keen journalers, while its high price and limited portability reduce its broader appeal. The device starts…