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‘Sony Knows a $1,000 PS6 Won’t Sell as Much’: Analyst on Manufacturer’s Plan to Maximise Revenue
Niko Partners director Daniel Ahmad has published a fact-based analysis explaining the reasoning behind Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs, cutting through the emotional backlash from fans. He compares the move to Apple removing the CD drive from its laptops in 2008, arguing that although complaints were loud at the time, the…
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Japanese Boy Band Psychic Fever Wants You to Know They’re All ‘Different’: ‘We Don’t Want to Fit in a Box’
Japanese seven-piece boy band Psychic Fever have released their second full-length album, “Different”, on 10 July via Warner Music and 10K Projects, four years after their 2022 debut “P.C.F.” The record is built around the idea that each of its members sounds, looks and thinks differently, a concept the group present as a deliberate statement…
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Corporate America’s China addiction has become a national security threat
An opinion piece published by Fox News argues that corporate America’s heavy reliance on Communist China for manufacturing and materials has become a serious national security vulnerability. The article highlights a recently filed petition with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that urges the regulator to require publicly traded companies to disclose to shareholders the…
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The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Guardian’s regular science fiction, fantasy and horror column rounds up five recently published books, offering brief critical assessments of each. The selection spans literary speculative fiction, ghost stories, horror and time-travel thrillers, with several debut novels featured alongside work from established authors. The books covered are Isabel J Kim’s *Sublimation* (Picador, £18.99), a debut…
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First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel
Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a “special, special moment” when he captains Ireland for the first time in Saturday’s Nations Championship game against Japan.
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India’s thumpN raises $3.75m for AI-powered live entertainment platform
Backers of the round include Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s family office VSS Investco and Paytm CFO Madhur Deora. Source
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Prime Video’s 5-Part Fantasy Saga Is a Streaming Smash as Final Season Looms
A month after returning with its fourth season, Prime Video’s animated fantasy series The Legend of Vox Machina continues to perform strongly on the platform’s streaming charts, currently sitting at number ten among the most-watched TV shows in the United States. The series, praised for its characters, animation and escalating stakes across seasons, remains popular…
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China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time, according to state media, marking a significant milestone for the country’s space programme. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said its Long March 10B rocket lifted off from Hainan in southern China, and roughly six minutes after separating from the upper stage, its…
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Fever Extend Winning Streak to 4-0 Without Clark Amid Political Debate Over Her WNBA Treatment
The Indiana Fever recorded their fourth consecutive victory in Caitlin Clark’s absence, defeating Phoenix 92-89 on Thursday night. Kelsey Mitchell drove the offensive effort with 29 points, including the go-ahead layup t