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Xreal’s $299 A01 Plus Brings Budget-Friendly AR Glasses to Mainstream Users

• Xreal's new A01 Plus AR glasses cost $299, significantly undercutting the company's $449 1S flagship model
• The lightweight glasses deliver bright, vibrant displays and comfortable design, targeting everyday consumers rather than early adopters
• Aimed at commuters and frequent travellers seeking portable entertainment through AR, marking a shift toward mainstream market expansion

Xreal has introduced the A01 Plus, a new augmented reality headset priced at $299 that represents the company's push toward affordability in the AR glasses market. Part of the new X by Xreal budget-focused sub-brand, the

Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies

• Florida ransomware negotiator jailed over five years for aiding hackers.
• Trio deployed BlackCat ransomware, extorting $1.2m in one attack.
• Authorities seized over $10m in crypto and assets.

Angelo Martino, a Florida man employed as a ransomware negotiator at a US cybersecurity company, has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for secretly conspiring with hackers to deploy ransomware against American companies. The case is notable because it exposes a rare instance of security…

Famous Sheffield tree set alight amid park barbecue concerns as temperatures soar

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• Headline suggests a Sheffield tree was set alight.
• Barbecue concerns and hot weather are cited as context.

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SEX PISTOLS’ ‘Filthy Lucre Live’: Legendary Finsbury Park Concert To Be Released On Red Vinyl And CD

• Sex Pistols' legendary 1996 reunion concert at Finsbury Park will be released on red vinyl and CD in November 2026
• The recording captures the original punk lineup performing material from their classic album, with previously unreleased Japanese bonus tracks included

Marking 30 years since the SEX PISTOLS burst back on to the scene, fans will this year be able to buy "Filthy Lucre Live" as a 2LP red vinyl set featuring bonus tracks. It was the biggest shock reunion of the 1990s and on June 23, 1996, Johnny…

Xbox CEO Joins Fed’s Task Force To Help With Price Stability And Employment After She Raised Xbox Prices And Laid Of Staff

• Xbox CEO Sarah Bond reportedly joins a Federal Reserve task force.
• The role concerns price stability and employment.
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Xbox chief executive Sarah Bond has reportedly been appointed to a US Federal Reserve task force focused on price stability and employment, according to the article's headline. The move has drawn attention because it comes after she oversaw price increases on Xbox hardware and a round of staff…

Dahi Announces New Album Black Boy (Alternative) Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Amber Mark, Vince Staples, & More: Hear His Childish Gambino & Moses Sumney Collabs

Producer and DJ Dahi (Dacoury Dahi Natche), a Grammy-winning studio figure known for his work on records by Kendrick Lamar, Drake, SZA and many others, has announced his own album, Black Boy (Alternative). The record marks a rare turn to a personal creative statement from a producer whose…

Polaris Music Prize Announces 2026 Shortlist

• Polaris Music Prize reveals its 10-album 2026 Canadian shortlist.
• Winner announced 22 September at Toronto's Massey Hall, taking $30,000.
• Tanya Tagaq, a 2014 winner, is nominated once again.

The Polaris Music Prize, awarded annually to the best Canadian album as chosen by a jury, has revealed its shortlist of 10 albums in contention for the 2026 honour. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Toronto's Massey Hall on 22 September, featuring live performances from…

Sex Pistols’ legendary ‘Filthy Lucre Live’ album to be reissued with bonus tracks

• Sex Pistols' 1996 'Filthy Lucre Live' reissued 20 November for 30th anniversary.
• Two bonus tracks, 'No Fun' and 'Buddies', added to the release.
• Current band tours with Frank Carter, drawing criticism from John Lydon.

The Sex Pistols have announced a reissue of their 1996 live album 'Filthy Lucre Live' to mark 30 years since the band's unexpected reunion. The record captured the performance by Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock at London's Finsbury Park on 23 June 1996, one…