Tech

DMZ extraction mode returns in Modern Warfare 4, promising PvE-focused upgrades

I wasn’t much of a modern Call of Duty player until 2022, when I sank hundreds of hours into DMZ and found one of the most underrated extraction shooters around. It leaned into PvE while sprinkling in PvP moments, which made exploration and emergent encounters feel rewarding rather than

Science

NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift's Orbit

An audio-only media teleconference will be held at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 17, to preview the Katalyst mission to boost the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft, LINK, will attempt to rendezvous with Swift and raise its altitude, extending the observatory’s

Culture

Stranger Than Heaven preview: innovative two-handed combat shines

Stranger Than Heaven keeps piling on surprises: it spans five eras, features Snoop Dogg in a starring role and even includes a Tupac cameo. The standout, though, is a new, brutal approach to combat that departs from what fans expect of the developer’s prior work. Combat centers on real-time

Tech

25 years since the GBA arrived in the US — how to play its best games

The Game Boy Advance turns 25 in the US, and there are far more ways to play its 32-bit classics now than in 2001. Where owning a GBA or a backwards-compatible DS was once the only reliable option, emulators, FPGA remakes, hardware mods and modern handhelds let you revisit the

Tech

TSMC hints at possible price rises amid rising costs

The BBC asked TSMC's chief financial officer Wendell Huang whether the company was likely to raise prices for customers. He replied, "We don't increase the price suddenly, four fold, five fold." When pressed again on the matter, he said, "We reflect our value.

Crypto

Bitcoin Battles Hormuz Closure, US Inflation as $63,000 Returns

Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 on Thursday, with BTC/USD touching local highs near $63,200 on Bitstamp and trading more than 2.5% higher on the day. The move came even as geopolitical tensions rose after reports that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice,

Tech

Toys for Bob Left Activision in 2024 to Reclaim Creative Control

As Microsoft starts to acknowledge that its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard may not have been financially sound, one studio included in the deal used the merger as a chance to break free. Toys for Bob, acquired by Activision in 2005, built its reputation on whimsical platformers and created

Culture

Brad Pitt Battles to Survive in David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast' Trailer

The first trailer for Heart of the Beast shows Brad Pitt fighting his way out of the Alaskan wilderness. He plays a retired Army Special Forces soldier who, after a devastating accident, must escape the harsh landscape with his canine companion. The film is scheduled for release on Sept. 25,

Culture

First Look: 'Adventure Time' Halloween Special Gets Spooky

An exclusive first look teases Adventure Time's first-ever Halloween special, leaning into a spookier tone for the beloved cartoon. The preview comes as a set of first-look images that emphasize eerie visuals while preserving the show's familiar charm. Those images offer an early sense of the

Sports

James Rodriguez backs Luis Diaz's Ballon d'Or bid

Colombia captain James Rodriguez said teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for this year's Ballon d'Or after a standout season with Bayern Munich, adding that a deep World Cup run would cement the winger's world-class status. Diaz secured the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in

Culture

Taylor Swift crowns Ernie Johnson 'the coolest grandpa' with courtside pic

Ernie Johnson posed for a courtside picture with Taylor Swift at NBA Finals Game 4 in Madison Square Garden, smiling with their arms around each other. The ESPN 'Inside the NBA' host was suited up for the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs game, while the Grammy

Tech

DIY motion capture rig uses 16 homemade cameras

Vtubing tech has long been more interesting than the personalities for some observers, and one YouTuber has pushed the hardware side further with a project called "Hollywood Motion Capture from Scratch." Made By Dennis built a full optical motion-capture setup using 16 cameras made from scratch to track

World

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling

As Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July. "The beginning of the World Cup will make it more

Tech

Halo: Campaign Evolved — what we know about the Halo 1 remake

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, developed by Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) and built on Unreal Engine 5. It modernizes the classic shooter, adds new content including three prequel missions, and is due to launch on July 28 for PS5, Xbox Series

Culture

From lardy cakes to simple scones: classic bakes that need no reinvention

I got into a small and pointless argument with a friend recently when she announced that a certain bakery chain was the only place in her London neighbourhood where she could buy scones. I thought of where I’d find them near my own home if I wasn’t going

Culture

Netflix reveals first look at Brazilian MMA thriller Wrath

Netflix has unveiled a first look at Wrath, a Brazilian martial-arts action thriller pitched as “Bourne meets Rocky.” The series follows a mysterious man rescued from the brink of death who finds redemption in the cage and will debut on July 29, 2026. Vinicius Neri (Lupi) stars as lead Mercelo,

Culture

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Introduces a High-Stakes New Villain

It’s been a while since Criminal Minds ventured into the occult, and Season 4, Episode 4 shows why those entries can be so chilling. They produce some of the most creative and grisly MOs and some of the series’ most memorable scenes. This episode also finally and firmly puts

Tech

12 home solar power myths you shouldn't fall for in 2026

Renewable energy is surrounded by misconceptions that make it harder to decide whether solar is right for your home. How much you save depends on three things: the size of your array, the peak sunlight hours where you live, and the local price of electricity. For example, in Utah a

Sports

Murphy: Alexander-Arnold may have doubts after season away from Liverpool

While Alexander-Arnold appeared to be missing Liverpool, they were missing him. Jeremie Frimpong failed to convince as a right-back following his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen, while collective issues led to a fifth-place finish and Arne Slot being relieved of his coaching duties. Having witnessed those toils from afar, and

Sports

NBA radio analyst criticizes Taylor Swift at Knicks Game 4

New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt was recorded making a remark about Taylor Swift while the pop star sat courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals. A viral clip shows McNutt and fellow announcer Tyler Murray apparently unaware they were still on the air as they talked about

Tech

PC takes bullet after neighbour's dog allegedly discharges gun

A Reddit user, angelbabyzz, posted a photo showing a bullet hole through their motherboard and RAM after being woken by a gunshot in the night. Pieces of tempered glass hit their face as the PC's side panel shattered and scattered around the room. Their teary-eyed neighbour arrived in

Crypto

Digital Asset Raises $355M in a16z-Led Round at $2B Valuation

Digital Asset Holdings has raised $355 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, with a16z contributing $100 million. Other participants included 7RIDGE, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Citadel Securities and Optiver, and the deal values the company at around $2 billion, Bloomberg Law cited people

Culture

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis preview shows delay was the right call

I played an hour of Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at Summer Game Fest, and the session made clear why the move to Feb. 12, 2027, is for the best. The remake has promising bones — smart puzzle design, sweeping Peruvian vistas and plenty of dinosaurs to shoot — but

Culture

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis revives classic puzzles but needs polish

Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis revisits Lara Croft's original adventure, aiming to bridge the puzzle-focused early games and the cinematic survivor trilogy. I played an early build at Summer Game Fest and, while the direction feels promising, the team'

Tech

Elder Scrolls 6 'Coming Along Well' but Not Ready for a Re-Reveal

Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls 6 remains in active development but was a no-show at Xbox’s recent summer showcase. "I can tell you, having visited Bethesda and sat with Todd and seen Elder Scrolls playing, it looks amazing, and it’s coming along well," Xbox chief content