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Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Fairphone has officially launched its Gen 6+ smartphone in the United States for $650, marking the first time the Dutch manufacturer’s devices have been sold there directly rather than through third-party importers. The phone stands out for its repairability, with a design that allows nearly every major component, including the battery, cameras and screen, to…
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Disabled bus passes to become valid 24 hours a day when restrictions are scrapped
Sheffield disabled bus passes to become valid 24 hours a day
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By a Thread review – soulful circus with a sprinkle of magic
The Guardian’s review of By a Thread praises Melbourne’s One Fell Swoop Circus for standing out in the crowded circus scene at this year’s Edinburgh fringe. Originally created a decade ago, the show made its Edinburgh debut last year to acclaim and has now returned, built around a single striking concept: one giant rope, two…
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“That was incredibly disingenuous of Radiohead. But I have to acknowledge that perhaps it was very wise”: Steven Wilson and the war between prog and pop
In this Prog magazine interview, Steven Wilson revisits his controversial 2017 claim that his album To The Bone was a pop record rather than a prog one. Speaking from his home in Hertfordshire, the former Porcupine Tree frontman explains that while the label seemed to confuse fans and jars with prog orthodoxy, his use of…
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Fantagraphics Kicks Off a New Manga Imprint With Lovers of the Empire
Fantagraphics is kicking off a new curated line of East Asian graphic novels with Lovers of the Empire, and we’ve got an exclusive preview of this gorgeous book.
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The plastics industry hijacked the chasing arrows symbol — Congress can fix this
Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Lou Correa recently introduced the Truth in Labeling Act to establish clear federal standards for recycling labels and combat greenwashing in the United States.
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US singer who fell for Scottish fan during Tartan Army’s Boston World Cup takeover ends romance over ‘serious crime’ investigation
American singer Jill Roberts has ended her long-distance relationship with Scottish football fan Tommy Morrison after learning he is facing possible serious criminal charges. The pair met and went viral in June when the Tartan Army descended on Boston during the World Cup, quickly striking up a romance that saw Roberts booking flights to visit…
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Roger Avary’s ‘Paradise Lost’ & Alex Proyas’ ‘Heaven’ Have U.S. Theatrical Commitments As AI Outfit Ex Machina Strikes Cinema Deal On Slate
Ex Machina Studios, an AI-oriented film producer, has signed an exclusive North American theatrical distribution deal with Mayfair Media Group, giving its slate wide releases in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. The agreement is notable as the first theatrical pipeline deal of its kind secured by an AI-focused producer-studio, and…
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After dropping a nerf bomb, Slay the Spire 2 devs say updates are slowing down so they can focus on “bigger, more impactful content” like a new character
The developers behind Slay the Spire 2 have confirmed that update frequency will slow down following a recent balance patch that significantly nerfed several elements of the game. The team, MegaCrit, says the change in pace is deliberate, allowing them to redirect effort away from frequent smaller tweaks and towards larger, more substantial additions to…
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Passenger sucked out of a broken Ryanair plane window at 38,000ft says he will sue for millions
A passenger on a Ryanair flight says he was partially sucked out of the aircraft after a window broke while the plane was cruising at around 38,000ft, and he now intends to sue the airline for millions of pounds in damages. The incident, if confirmed as described, would raise serious questions about the safety and…