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Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke
Zoox has issued a software recall covering 105 of its robotaxis after one of the vehicles failed to respond safely to heavy smoke from a fire, interfering with an active emergency response. The incident highlights growing concerns over how autonomous vehicles handle emergency scenes, an issue regulators have recently flagged as a priority rather than…
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God’s will? Destiny? Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, that photo and the World Cup final
A viral photograph taken in 2007 shows a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a four-month-old baby in the Barcelona dressing room as part of a charity calendar for Sport newspaper and Unicef; that baby has since turned out to be Lamine Yamal, who now faces Messi’s Argentina in the World Cup final. The coincidence, unearthed and…
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This Incoming PS Plus Premium Classic Will Have a Full Set of Trophies
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a PS2 action title from 2004, is being re-released as an emulated PS5 and PS4 game next week and will be included in PS Plus Premium. Sony’s servers have confirmed the game will ship with a full set of trophies, including a Platinum, ahead of its 21st July launch. This matters…
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Wildfire smoke prompts FIFA and White House to monitor World Cup final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and White House officials held informal talks about the impact of wildfire smoke on Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey, as poor air quality from Canadian wildfires blanketed the tri-state area in the build-up to the match. The discussions underlined concern that conditions could affect one of the biggest sporting…
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BRIAN JOHNSON On Performing Live With AC/DC At Age 78: ‘It’s Just More Fun Because We Don’t Care Anymore’
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, 78, has spoken about how performing live has changed at this stage of his career, saying the band now enjoys itself more because “we don’t care anymore.” Speaking alongside guitarist Angus Young, 71, to USA Today during the 2026 North American leg of the band’s “Power Up” world tour, Johnson said…
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‘The Odyssey’ Currently Conquering Near $40M In Global Debut
Christopher Nolan’s epic *The Odyssey* has opened to a record-breaking $264.1 million worldwide for Universal, marking the biggest global debut of the director’s career and surpassing his previous high of $249 million for *The Dark Knight Rises*. The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, launched in 73 territories and set opening records for Universal in…
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Apple Music is getting a price hike
Apple has raised the price of Apple Music, with the individual plan in the US rising from $10.99 to $11.99 a month. The company told Music Business Worldwide the increase was due to “rising licensing costs,” and the publication reports that prices have also gone up in the UK, Europe and, it understands, other countries…
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific coastline, though no fatalities or significant damage were reported in Mexico or Guatemala. The quake was also felt in El Salvador, where buildings shook and residents were evacuated, underlining the widespread reach of…
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Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Series Slammed With Devastating Season 2 Update
Apple TV’s programming head Matt Cherniss has confirmed that Pluribus, widely regarded as the platform’s standout sci-fi series, will not return for a second season within the next awards cycle. The delay matters because the show, created by Vince Gilligan, has drawn strong acclaim, and fans hoping for a swift follow-up will need to wait…
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Disney’s $250M Fantasy Remake Quietly Takes Over Disney+ Amid Box Office Struggle
Disney’s live-action remake of Moana has struggled at the cinema box office, opening to under $100 million worldwide against a reported $250 million budget, but has found stronger footing on streaming after a “Special Look” preview clip was added to Disney+, pushing it into the platform’s top five most popular titles. The film’s underperformance in…