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MOONSPELL’s FERNANDO RIBEIRO: ‘We Never Expected To Have Any Kind Of Success’
Moonspell vocalist Fernando Ribeiro said the Portuguese dark metal band faced the familiar challenge of making fresh music after more than three decades together, but found direction by deliberately creating a gothic metal record for their new album, “Far From God”. He said the album’s strong early reception matters because it confirms that fans still…
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Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has unveiled a new wordmark for the platform, describing it as a cleaner, more modern brand refresh. The article treats the change sceptically and humorously, arguing that its blend of cursive and printed lettering is confusing and visually awkward. The criticism focuses on inconsistent joins and sharply ending strokes, particularly around…
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Hundreds attend teenager’s eclipse party
Hundreds of people attended a solar eclipse watch party organised by 14-year-old astronomer Aston Smith on his housing estate in Overstone, Northamptonshire. The event brought neighbours together to observe the partial eclipse safely, while raising money for UK Astronomy and encouraging children’s interest in science. Aston provided two telescopes, handmade viewers and 400 pairs of…
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Save space in your Google storage by changing this one Android setting
Android users can reduce Google storage use by stopping duplicate backups of media folders, particularly where messaging apps already back up their content separately to Google Drive. This matters because the free 15GB allowance is shared across Google services, so unnecessary phone and app backups can quickly prompt users to pay for more storage. The…
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Dummy Announce New Album ‘do you love the color of the sky?’
Los Angeles band Dummy have announced their new album, ‘do you love the color of the sky?’, due for release on 16 October. The record follows 2024’s ‘Free Energy’ and is described as moving further into droning, left-field electronic and guitar-based sounds, while addressing contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence and art’s value. Its lead single,…
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The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time
Heart Aerospace says its X1 prototype, described as the largest battery-electric aircraft yet built, has completed its first flight in New York. The 27-minute test demonstrates progress towards lower-emission regional aviation, though commercial viability will depend heavily on further improvements in battery technology. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet and reportedly used under $5 of electricity…
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BZZR ‘cutting out the noise’ from sports social media space great for creators, sportscaster Jon Alba says
BZZR, a social media platform dedicated to sports content, is presented as a way to reduce the distractions and hostility often found on broader social networks. Sportscaster and creator Jon Alba said the platform fills a missing space for sports fans and creators, offering a more focused environment for discussion and content. Alba, an Emmy…
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Nintendo Download: 13th August (North America)
Nintendo’s North American eShop update highlights several major Switch 2 releases and pre-orders, led by Madden NFL 27 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. – EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 launches on 13 August for $69.99, with expanded Franchise, Superstar and Ultimate Team modes. – Oblivion Remastered launched on 11 August for $49.99, updating…
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Even With Ella Langley’s Extended Run, 2026 Has Been a Banner Year So Far for Numerous Hot 100 No. 1s
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the chart’s fourth-longest run at the summit. It also set a record for the longest No. 1 run by a non-holiday song by a woman, while its six separate returns to the top are the most for…
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Does Google even want to win at AI?
Google has reorganised its AI division, Google DeepMind, prompting debate over whether the company is falling behind rivals in the race to develop leading AI systems. The Verge’s Decoder podcast examines whether the changes reflect a strategic refocus or a crisis, particularly given Google’s vast resources, data, distribution and ability to integrate AI across its…