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Duskbloods Beta Selections Are Done: Here’s How to Check if You Got In
FromSoftware has completed selections for The Duskbloods network test, but applicants must check the original registration website rather than wait for an email. Successful players will see a red selection notice after signing in with their Nintendo account, while unsuccessful applicants will receive a blue message; this matters because access to the limited Switch 2…
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How snails engineer their slime
German researchers have identified how snails tailor the physical properties of their mucus for different jobs, from gliding and sticking to defence and winter protection. The findings matter because snail slime is already used in cosmetics and may have applications in wound healing and drug delivery, while the study could inform the design of adaptable…
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Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says
Volkswagen is reportedly considering a US-built pickup truck by 2030 as part of a plan to revive its struggling North American business. The move would target the lucrative pickup and large SUV markets, where Volkswagen currently has little presence, although the Reuters-sourced report is unconfirmed and Volkswagen declined to comment. US pickup sales are expected…
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“You Won’t Be Disappointed” – Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel
Lies of P director Choi Ji-won has reassured fans that the action role-playing game’s sequel is being developed with the studio’s full effort, promising that players “won’t be disappointed”. The comments appeared at the end of a new documentary about the original game’s production, offering a small but direct update on the still-unannounced follow-up. No…
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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has launched Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted web browser designed for AI agents rather than human users. The move reflects the growing push to enable AI systems to carry out online tasks such as navigating websites and completing forms, while addressing agent-specific concerns including computing costs, scalability and prompt-injection risks. Built in 12 weeks on Cloudflare’s…
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Brit boffins boast of beating barriers to building fusion power
Scientists at the UK Atomic Energy Authority say experiments at the MAST Upgrade fusion facility in Oxfordshire have reduced key plasma instabilities that could otherwise hinder commercial fusion power. The work matters because sudden edge bursts can damage a reactor’s internal components and undermine the stable, long-duration operation needed for a power plant. During experiments…
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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum’s weekly selection highlights five new tracks spanning ambient folk, lo-fi rock, dream-pop and jangly power-pop. – Helen’s “Dead shark II” takes first place, praised for turning Liz Harris’s hazy sensibility into a powerful, bass-led guitar track. – This Is Lorelei’s “Oh No Now My” is commended for its hooks, yearning vocals and emotionally charged…
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Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms
The Trump administration has agreed to pay German utility RWE $1.2 billion to relinquish offshore wind leases off California, Louisiana and New York, bringing its spending on cancelled leases to $3.93 billion across 12 projects. The decision matters because it replaces potential large-scale renewable generation with investment in fossil-fuel infrastructure and illustrates the administration’s effort…
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Lindsey Buckingham Gives Fans New Hope for Fleetwood Mac Reunion
Lindsey Buckingham has raised the prospect of a Fleetwood Mac reunion in 2027, when the band’s landmark album Rumours reaches its 50th anniversary. He did not confirm any performances, but said a forthcoming documentary had helped the group heal past tensions, making a reunion appear more plausible. Speaking at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event,…
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This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
A Melbourne man, Rhys, says his privacy was violated after a stranger secretly photographed him using Meta Ray-Ban smartglasses and sent the image through Grindr. The incident reflects growing concern that camera-equipped glasses, which increasingly resemble ordinary eyewear, make it difficult for people to know when they are being recorded or to give meaningful consent.…