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‘I have an ego that needs to be put in check’: ex-Gawker editor AJ Daulerio on life after addiction
https://www.theguardian.com/media/ng-interactive/2026/aug/06/aj-daulerio-gawker-sobriety-addiction
Published: August 6, 2026 14:59
After his fall from grace, media’s former enfant terrible is now sober and helping others with his addiction recovery newsletter and podcast, The Small BowEvery other Tuesday, AJ Daulerio wakes up at 5.30am and meditates for five to 20 minutes before…
Nazis and Happy Feet collide in Penguin Colony, a psychological horror game set at the world’s end
Published: August 6, 2026 14:00
Explore Antarctica as a flightless bird – and dodge some earthly monsters – in this surreal adaptation of HP LovecraftWhile watching the 2006 animated film Happy Feet with his daughter, Origame Digital founder Naphtali Faulkner noticed something…
Students using AI to cheat will face stricter rules, says Danish government
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/06/students-ai-cheating-schools-denmark
Published: August 6, 2026 11:58
Teenagers must make oral defence of essays and schools will monitor computers during exams under crackdownDanish teenagers will have to make an oral defence of their written essays to combat AI cheating, the government has announced.Pupils aged 16 to 19 at…
‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/06/trump-tariffs-refund-fuels-profit-spike-nintendo
Published: August 6, 2026 10:22
Quarterly profit jump fuelled largely by unknown US refund amount as Japanese video game giant records overall sales drop Nintendo has reported a jump in profits, as the Japanese game maker’s earnings were buoyed up by a long-awaited refund on Donald…
Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears
Published: August 6, 2026 09:00
Meta says safeguards are in place to prevent surreptitious filming, but some UK venues now prohibit them from being worn at allWhen Meta used superstar Kylie Jenner to promote its sleek new line of “spy glasses”, the social media company hoped the devices…
Metroid at 40: happy birthday to Samus Aran, gaming’s greatest badass and my personal heroine
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/06/metroid-at-40-samus-aran-nintendo-video-game-heroine
Published: August 6, 2026 07:00
Being a woman who loves video games has often felt lonely, like being on a hostile planet – but Metroid’s female space hunter has been with me all the way It’s 1986, and you’re playing a brand-new game. (You’re in Japan in this scenario, by the way; the…
‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/06/meta-ai-smart-glasses-privacy
Published: August 6, 2026 04:00
While some users say the wearables have changed their lives, critics voice fears over safety and privacyWith more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming one of the world’s most popular gadgets.While supporters…
AI models have been going rogue in tests – how worried should we be?
Published: August 5, 2026 17:43
The UK’s AI Security Institute test revealed AI models indulging in unprecedented hacking attemptsAI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to trick developersTwo cutting-edge AI models have targeted real people and organisations in the latest…
Why I'll never be convinced by Meta's ‘pervert’ glasses | Opinion
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2026/aug/05/meta-pervert-glasses-opinion-video
Published: August 5, 2026 14:13
'Most people don’t want pervert glasses that can film us without our consent,' said a spokesperson from activist group Everyone Hates Elon. The group has launched a series of guerilla adverts deriding non-consensual filming by the glasses as well as an…
Darth Vader to become a TikTok star as Disney strikes deal on short video
Published: August 5, 2026 14:01
Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fansThe likes of Darth Vader, Spider-Man and Moana are about to become TikTok stars for the first time – at least now on an official basis – after Walt Disney struck a…
The games industry’s obsession with visual fidelity is costing them money and talent
Published: August 5, 2026 14:00
Big developers are discovering that the technical progress of photorealism doesn’t always translate into the creative spark that gives gamers joy – and keeps them playing• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereLast week, Asha…
‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’
Published: August 5, 2026 13:54
Wayve Uber wins first minicab licence for autonomous cabs from TfL but vehicles will have a safety driver (at first)The taxi app company Uber and the autonomous technology developer Wayve have been granted the first minicab licences in London allowing them…
Teachers need help with AI. A union is offering training – with $23m in funding from big tech
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/teachers-unions-ai-training
Published: August 5, 2026 12:00
Partnership between American Federation of Teachers, one of the largest labor unions in the US, and AI firms has stirred controversyDarius Saczuk, a high school teacher, views artificial intelligence as his enemy. Earlier this year, he and several dozen…
‘It confirmed my flaws’: women are paying for face scans that score beauty and suggest excessive procedures
Published: August 5, 2026 12:00
‘Looksmaxxing’ culture has led to the rise of facial analysis services – but experts warn they aren’t backed by science and can be harmful to usersDanielle, 37, didn’t always have issues with body image: she used to be a model and recalls receiving…
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
Published: August 5, 2026 09:00
As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable themIn April, Gil Durán was permanently banned from Elon Musk’s X for…
OpenAI and Anthropic models ‘went rogue’ during UK cybersecurity test
Published: August 5, 2026 08:40
AI Security Institute says tools engaged in potentially harmful activity and incident reveals new type of riskAdvanced AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of risk posed by the technology,…
What is Fields of Mistria? A magical new obsession for fans of Stardew Valley
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/05/what-is-fields-of-mistria-stardew-valley-farming-sim
Published: August 5, 2026 08:00
Since Stardew Valley rejuvenated the farming sim genre a decade ago, games like Fields of Mistria are capitalising on its popularity with their own special touchesFarming simulator games deliver on an escapist fantasy: going off-grid from the modern work…
Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/05/video-game-maker-ea-bought-by-saudi-led-group
Published: August 5, 2026 06:34
Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of…
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds
Published: August 4, 2026 23:01
Researcher says simpler writing by AI is easier to read and digest, but this does not mean human authors are obsoleteFrom Homer’s Odyssey to Agatha Christie’s crime fiction, humans have produced plenty of tales to grace the bookshelf. But research suggests…
US stock market hits record highs as AI profits pile and oil prices ease
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/stock-market-records-ai-profits-oil-prices-ease
Published: August 4, 2026 20:56
S&P 500 shot up 1.8% and the main measure of Wall Street’s health topped its prior all-time high set a few months agoThe US stock market rallied to records on Tuesday as profits kept piling up for companies and as oil prices eased.The S&P 500 shot up 1.8%,…
Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/04/fcc-ban-china-datacenter-devices
Published: August 4, 2026 17:21
Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources sayThe Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter components, in the latest sign US…
‘He’s tiny, dumpy and funny – so his BMX tricks are hilarious’: Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, an adorable slice-of-life adventure
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/04/tanuki-pons-summer-bmx-adventure-japan
Published: August 4, 2026 15:00
Denkiworks’ debut lets players pull off tricks and pull pints in a stunning, Japan-inspired settingA freeloading tanuki, mounting debt, and a town full of possibilities will sound familiar to fans of Animal Crossing. Alas, while you won’t find…
The best microwaves in the UK for every kitchen and budget – tested
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/04/best-microwaves-uk-tested
Published: August 4, 2026 14:00
They’re perfect for time-poor cooks, but which deserves your counter space? From combi models to smart designs, here’s what our expert recommends• The best air fryers If you’re at a restaurant and hear a ping a couple of minutes before your meal arrives at…
US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/04/us-cyber-attacks-water-minnesota-iran
Published: August 4, 2026 11:00
Despite Trump’s efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructureLate last week, federal authorities issued a stern warning saying “malicious cyber actors” were targeting water and wastewater facilities in…
Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform
Published: August 4, 2026 10:41
Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC; House HouseThe creators of Untitled Goose Game return with an online, open-world adventure that delivers slapstick silliness and bucolic majesty in nearly equal measureRadiant sunsets glinting on lapping waves; bushland valleys…
‘Fortnite on steroids’: the virtual gaming worlds transformed to train British soldiers
Published: August 4, 2026 04:00
Inside Skyral, part of a consortium that won a £2bn MoD contract to help forces game out complex decisionsOn a sunny July day in Riga, Latvia, a Nato convoy drives down a street lined with kebab shops and a pharmacy. At a downtown intersection, there is…
Can you tell if someone is filming you with Meta glasses? – video
Published: August 4, 2026 03:23
Meta glasses - they're everywhere, and people have a lot of opinions. Mostly about their ability to take photos and videos. Rafqa Touma speaks to Guardian Australia's technology reporter, Josh Taylor, lifestyle editor, Alyx Gorman, and the Human Technology…
Beast of Reincarnation review – a taxing reflection of human-made damage
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/04/beast-of-reincarnation-review
Published: August 4, 2026 00:00
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; Game Freak/FictionsGame Freak channels a post-apocalyptic reality that reflects our own repetitive erosion cycles, with a fair bit of hand-holdingMost of your time in Beast of Reincarnation is spent collecting last words. You cross…
Ring Cycle review – AI staging dispenses with drama to create banal bric-a-brac
Published: August 3, 2026 13:28
Bayreuth festival theatre, BayreuthFor the festival’s 150th anniversary, the creative team have turned to AI to generate visuals reflecting Wagner’s tetralogy’s past, present – and future. The hyperactive result is a dismal, mindless messUnveiled the same…
The end of the world: how players mourn the death of their favourite online games
Published: August 3, 2026 08:00
Online multiplayer changed the trajectory of games, but the cost of keeping servers running means every virtual world is doomed to die – sooner or laterNevan Hagarty had an idea. If he and other Halo 3 players stayed online the night of 13 January 2022,…
Australia news live: Chalmers asks regulator to watch service stations ‘like a hawk’ as fuel excise cut ends
Published: August 2, 2026 21:52
Fuel excise cut, which was imposed after outbreak of Iran conflict, ended at midnight on Monday. Follow today’s news liveChalmers maintains fuel excise cut never meant to be permanentJim Chalmers said prices have indeed come up over the past month, but…
What do you wish you could buy in vending machines?
Published: August 2, 2026 13:00
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions commits the cash and presses the buttons on a vital consumer dilemmaRead this week’s replies: What is the true Breakfast of Champions?I’ve heard that in Germany you can buy sausages…
Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
Published: August 2, 2026 09:00
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakersEven for the rollercoaster world of AI, last week was particularly volatile as investors scrambled to keep up with developments that threatened the…
‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
Published: August 2, 2026 07:00
As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, its devoted players explain how the game has created a vibrant intergenerational community spanning the globeMost Pokémon obsessives count rare, absurdly expensive playing cards or pristine, fully boxed game…
‘More than just objects’: Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
Published: August 1, 2026 20:00
Secondhand booksellers believe they may have been caught up in the AI supply chain that sees old books scanned then destroyedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“Sometimes books…
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/01/china-silicon-valley-white-house
Published: August 1, 2026 12:00
New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industryOver the past month, a series of advancements in China’s artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing and robotics technologies have rattled financial…
The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your deviceThere’s a ritual at the start of every event hosted by the Offline Project. Run by Pelé Zachariah, the…
$2m crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use
Published: July 31, 2026 16:45
Agents withdraw Jerry Falade’s hotly anticipated debut after saying they can no longer authenticate ‘how the manuscript evolved’A high-profile publishing deal for a debut crime novel has collapsed after doubts emerged over whether artificial intelligence…
‘A universal human story’: Clean Start’s thought-provoking tidying sim tells immigrant’s tale
Published: July 31, 2026 11:00
Playing as recent arrival Lena, your challenges include learning a new language and uncovering family secrets – its developer hopes it will spread ‘a little more compassion’The cosy house-sorting sim has become a much-loved staple of the PC indie scene.…
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Published: July 31, 2026 09:46
Companies must ensure people know when they are interacting with artificially generated images, audio and text designed to look realFrom apparently conspiring to steal elections to abusing staff or performing embarrassing dance moves, the last few years…
My family is coming apart – so it’s time for one last video game session | Dominik Diamond
Published: July 31, 2026 09:00
I wanted our last family games night to be the best fun we’ve ever had. Maybe we should have stuck with Mario Kart …It is the end of an era for the Diamond family. For 20 years, there have been five of us living together. It has not been easy. Militant…
SingStar Take That anyone? The strange joy of charity shop video games
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/31/charity-shop-video-games-singstar-take-that
Published: July 31, 2026 08:00
Hidden gems can be unearthed, but you have to dig deep into the bargain bins of countless outdated Fifas, Wii Fits without the controllers and partially finished quizshow gamesAs an eternally optimistic charity shop fan, I hold on to the fantasy that one…
BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live
Published: July 31, 2026 07:26
Live, rolling coverage as British oil company looks for buyer amid political dispute over future drilling licencesAerospace company Melrose Industries has paused its share buybacks as it waits for potential legal and regulatory action over a leaking…
Anthropic’s AI Claude escaped testing environment and hacked organizations
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/30/anthropic-ai-claude-hack
Published: July 31, 2026 00:22
Company says it discovered unauthorized access during ‘proactive review’ after rival OpenAI revealed rogue agentAnthropic said on Thursday its AI Claude model hacked systems of three organizations during testing, days after rival OpenAI revealed a…
Crackdown on claims companies sending spam car finance texts
Published: July 30, 2026 13:39
Officials raided homes and businesses and seized laptops, phones and paperwork in clampdown on nuisance firmsLaptops, mobile phones and documents have been seized after officials carried out search warrants in a crackdown on claims companies plaguing…
Embattled German chancellor chooses papal pageturner for his beach read
Published: July 30, 2026 12:04
With his popularity at historic lows, Friedrich Merz seeks spiritual guidance from Pope Leo’s encyclical on AIEurope live – latest updatesSummer is normally thought of as the time for pacy potboilers and brain-soothing pageturners – airport reads that wind…
Flock surveillance cameras can pose a crash risk for drivers, US experts say
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/30/controversial-flock-ai-surveillance-camera-risk
Published: July 30, 2026 12:00
Roadside safety advocates say some automated license plate readers may not meet highway safety standardsFlock Safety cameras have been pilloried for facilitating the AI-powered surveillance of private citizens and for targeting immigrants for years. But…
A Line Held Tight – miners, mechs and mismanagement on a distant planet
Published: July 30, 2026 11:00
Deep underground the player joins a colony of ruthlessly exploited pit workers who could be taking on the bosses. How things play out will depend on youIt is rare for video games to feature industrial action as a key theme, but it does happen. There’s the…
The best cordless vacuum cleaners for a spotless home: 10 tried and tested favourites
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/28/best-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-uk
Published: July 30, 2026 09:00
Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all• The best robot vacuums• How to make your vacuum last longerChoosing a cordless vacuum isn’t a decision that should be…
Halo: Campaign Evolved review – they don’t make ‘em like this any more
Published: July 30, 2026 07:00
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; Halo Studios/Xbox Game StudiosHalo’s modernised introduction to all that was great about the 00s’ first-person shooter is also a welcome return trip for those of us who were there at the timeThis 25th-anniversary remake of Xbox’s…
FTSE 100 hits record high despite AI sell-off
Published: July 29, 2026 15:02
Strong corporate results buoy market as investors move money away from tech and semiconductor stocks London’s FTSE 100 stock index has touched a fresh high, driven by strong corporate results as investors moved money away from tech and semiconductor stocks…
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Published: July 29, 2026 15:00
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their workFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSoftware firm Atlassian has sought to tighten…
Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jul/29/tv-speakers-soundbars
Published: July 29, 2026 14:15
Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in the US, and I never want to listen to Fast Car againSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your…
After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made
Published: July 29, 2026 14:00
James Cameron’s high-octane film sequel is a blueprint for modern action space slashers• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt is difficult to believe that James Cameron’s Aliens was released into cinemas 40 years ago. The…
Rogue OpenAI agent that hacked startup tried to attack other firms
Published: July 29, 2026 12:38
ChatGPT developer says activity by autonomous tool was not at severity or scale of what occurred at Hugging FaceOpenAI has revealed that a cyber-attack carried out by a rogue AI agent had more than one victim.The ChatGPT developer said the agent – an…
Silent Hill Townfall: the series is coming to Scotland, but what fresh horrors will it bring?
Published: July 29, 2026 07:00
An amnesiac loner arrives in a remote town for who knows what reason … this may sound familiar but this time we’re on a remote Scottish island and surprises lie in waitA man washes up at the harbour of a small coastal village, his memories vague, an eerie…
AI tool will lead to more child refugees being treated as adults, charity warns
Published: July 29, 2026 04:00
‘Racist bias’ overestimating ages in Home Office’s facial-recognition software will lead to solo children being housed with adults, says Human Rights NetworkFlawed and racialised models that underpin the AI-powered age-detection systems to be introduced by…
Queensland and NT reject Labor’s push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Published: July 29, 2026 03:19
Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the…
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/28/fcc-ban-humanoid-robots-china
Published: July 28, 2026 23:24
Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the USThe Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, saying that the technology poses “unacceptable risks” to…
Apple becomes second $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
Published: July 28, 2026 20:33
Share price rally driven by strong product demand as well as decision to sit out AI spending race, amid wider tech sell-offApple has become only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark, as it benefited from investors fleeing AI and semiconductor…
Ebay and ex-executives to pay $55.7m to couple sent cockroaches in harassment campaign
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/28/ebay-harassment-lawsuit-settlement
Published: July 28, 2026 18:55
Bloggers David and Ina Steiner were stalked by eBay executives over their critical coverage of the companyEbay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7m to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking…
South Korean stock market at three-month low as AI sell-off intensifies
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/28/ai-sell-off-chip-stocks-sk-hynix-samsung
Published: July 28, 2026 17:43
Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks has intensified, driving South Korea’s stock market down to its lowest level in three…
Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content
Published: July 28, 2026 17:18
Jess Asato’s particulars of claim states Grok added explicit sexual material users had not asked forA Labour MP who is taking legal action against Elon Musk’s xAI company over fake sexualised images created by Grok says the AI tool was instructed to…
The great PlayStation blackout – will kids actually have to leave their bedrooms this summer?
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/28/playstation-blackout-august-sony
Published: July 28, 2026 13:41
Gamers are angry that Sony will be deleting TV shows and films from their libraries as well as getting rid of physical games. Will a boycott make a difference?Name: PlayStation blackout.Age: Forthcoming. Continue reading...
Spies in the sky: how worried should we be about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts?
Published: July 28, 2026 10:00
The new breed of camera-equipped streetlights has the potential to fight crime and track down missing persons. Or will it just take Britain one step closer to a surveillance state?How would you feel if your neighbourhood lamp-posts could recognise your…
The Mermaid Mask review – the funniest underwater murder mystery you can play
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/28/the-mermaid-mask-review-detective-grimoire-sfb
Published: July 28, 2026 09:00
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5; SFB GamesDetective Grimoire is at it again in the long-awaited new entry to this stylish series of comedy whodunnitsIn a boom time for mystery games, the Detective Grimoire series stands out for its style and sense of…
A self-emptying, frictionless marvel: Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean and Empty Pet Pro review
Published: July 28, 2026 09:00
Shark’s cordless vacuum is a whiz at cleaning hard floors and pet hair, but a disarmingly short battery life caught our reviewer off guard• The best cordless vacuum cleaners – testedVacuuming rarely starts with vacuuming. First you have to clear the floor…
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
Published: July 27, 2026 12:15
Artificial intelligence firm should provide $100m for cyber defences, says Hugging Face CEOThe boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”.Clément Delangue, the chief…
Haex – a wilder, weirder open-world adventure
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/27/haex-open-world-adventure-dead-astronauts
Published: July 27, 2026 12:00
The debut from Scandinavian outfit Dead Astronauts promises shooting, survival, and, in a shake-up to the genre, seeds that terraform its pristine world right before your eyesThe wilds of the sub-Arctic north: towering pine trees, flashes of…
Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/27/video-games-obsessed-backrooms
Published: July 27, 2026 09:00
The horror movie sensation of 2026 has its roots in gaming’s discovery of ‘noclip’ – and the hidden virtual realms that could be opened up inside games. Developers explain how everyone got lost in these liminal spacesIt starts on 4chan, in a May 2019…
What If We Got AI Right? by Eleanor Drage review – avoiding apocalypse
Published: July 27, 2026 08:00
The academic’s ambitious guide to the ethics of tech falls short of its promise to provide meaningful answersThe AI ethicist Eleanor Drage believes that to thrive alongside artificial intelligence, humans need to recognise AI’s “humanity”. She means that…
I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/27/nissan-repair-car-driving-instructor
Published: July 27, 2026 06:00
I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicleMy livelihood as a self-employed driving instructor is under threat owing to Nissan’s failure to repair my leased dual-control car.It has been off…
Honor Magic V6 review: sleek foldable phone lacking a bit of polish
Published: July 27, 2026 06:00
Super-premium Android has top performance, long battery life and good cameras, but is let down by softwareHonor’s svelte Android phone-tablet has been given a glow-up for its sixth version, offering a great alternative to Samsung for a fancy foldable with…
The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soon
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/25/ai-jobs-apocalypse-human-labor
Published: July 25, 2026 13:00
Artificial intelligence may not deliver on its promise of vast economic opportunity at a price that humanity is willing to payIn March, Anthropic, the cutting-edge artificial intelligence business that gave us the chatbot Claude, published an analysis on…