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Screen RantmoviesJul 28, 2026

Star Wars has been a staple of the sci-fi genre since its debut, but sometimes the space adventures pale in comparison to its gore.

How-To GeektechJul 28, 2026

Big-event TV with a new DC series, a gripping new docuseries, and so much more.

PC GamergamingJul 28, 2026

Fans of The Martian will find survival game Sol One suspiciously familiar.

Babylon BeehumorJul 28, 2026

The Babylon Bee has selected Elliot Page as its annual Woman of the Year.

MakeUseOftechJul 28, 2026

Making printers easier than ever without wizards, hunting for drivers, or annoying popups.

The VergetechJul 28, 2026

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intentions to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive, but management at the nonprofit have declined to voluntarily recognize their union. "While the Wikimedia Foundation touts to the public that they plan to take a neutral stance in our organizing efforts, they have already proven that not to be the case behind the scenes," a press release sent by Communications Workers of America, with which Wiki Workers United is affiliated, reads in part. "When the Foundation rejected our request for voluntary r … Read the full story at The Verge.

Nintendo EverythinggamingJul 28, 2026

A new free “Naturalist” update is heading to Ball x Pit, it’s been announced. This is planned for August 6, 2026. The update adds Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder as new characters. You’ll also gain access to eleven new balls and five new passives. Everything here expands the possibilities of a run. Here’s the full rundown on what’s coming: 2... The post Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Push SquaregamingJul 28, 2026

Just 6.7% of sales are physical. A lot of people like physical media — they like having the freedom of choice when it comes to purchasing a video game. And that's largely why Sony's decision to stop manufacturing PlayStation discs in 2028 has caused so much of an uproar. But when you sit down and look at the numbers... well, it's easy to see why companies like Sony have steadily lost interest in entertaining the physical market. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

MacRumorstechJul 28, 2026

Apple retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade leasing option made available in partnership with Klarna. Apple Upgrade gives customers an option to get iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches at cheaper prices than before, but there are some things worth knowing about it. We've gathered up some smaller tidbits that you should be aware of before deciding to opt in. U.S. Only - Apple Upgrade is only available in the United States, and there's no word on whether it will expand to other countries. Unlocked iPhones - iPhones leased with Apple Upgrade are unlocked, but you are required to choose a carrier at checkout. Carrier options include AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Since the iPhone is unlocked, you can switch carriers after purchase or add a second eSIM. Postpaid Plans Only - You have to have a postpaid plan through a supported carrier to use Apple Upgrade. Prepaid plans aren't an option when leasing. Ownership - You don't own the iPho

WiredtechJul 28, 2026

For months on end, eBay employees and contractors made life hell for a couple that had criticized the company. Six years later, the company is finally paying up.

Pure XboxgamingJul 28, 2026

Is this your first Halo game? Halo: Campaign Evolved is finally out in the wild, and I can't get enough of it. Despite getting very early access weeks before launch, I still find myself hopping on to replay the campaign, remix levels, try out new Skull modifiers, and have a laugh with friends. It's such a blast! The remake feels like a proper refresh for Halo Studios and a solid foundation to build upon for the future entries in the series - as well as more remakes! This is the most fun I've had with a Halo campaign in quite some time, and it'll keep me satisfied until Gears: E-Day arrives later this year. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Ars TechnicatechJul 28, 2026

Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.

Hacker News BesttechJul 28, 2026

Article URL: https://deflockcg.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49088148 Points: 215 # Comments: 77

PlayStation BloggamingJul 28, 2026

Hello PlayStation Blog community! I’m back for the last time (…maybe) to share what to expect in the latest and final, free Ball x Pit update. Titled The Naturalist Update, players can expect more of what they love when it releases next week on August 6 and I’m here to share a brand new trailer, […]

Time ExtensiongamingJul 28, 2026

"Turns the platform into a second class MAME". If you've been following the MiSTer FPGA scene recently, you'll no doubt be aware of the sharp rise in AI-assisted cores for the platform. We're currently witnessing a flurry of new cores that are apparently based on MAME rather than the original arcade boards, which, in the past, have been carefully deconstructed to produce the super-accurate FPGA cores that have made MiSTer so popular. Read the full article on timeextension.com

Daring FireballtechJul 28, 2026

Dan Frommer, writing for Business Insider in 2011 about that year’s WWDC (Jobs’s last): While discussing Apple’s free, new iCloud email service, he took an apparent jab at Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and the others, which stuff ads in their free email services. “No ads,” he boasted. “We build products that we want for ourselves, too, and we just don’t want ads.” Jobs’s “we” is interesting to ponder here. Apple’s senior leadership today is comprised mostly of the same people in senior leadership positions in 2011. Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, Eddy Cue, Craig Federighi, Greg Joswiak, and even John Ternus (then a director of hardware engineering for the iPad team, I believe) were all presumably included in Jobs’s “we”. The only big player missing today from Jobs’s 2011 “we” is Scott Forstall. The people haven’t changed, but Apple has. Strong leaders inevitably shape the personality — the spirit — of organizations over time. Apple in 2011 was peak Steve Jobs Apple. Apple in 2026 is peak Tim Cook Apple.

Screen RantmoviesJul 28, 2026

Blending Jack Ryan's everyman hero with the urgency and brutality of the Jason Bourne movies, this Netflix spy series is an unmissable action hit.

Babylon BeehumorJul 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sources close to Dr. Anthony Fauci reported that the former Chief Medical Director called his contacts in China this morning and asked if they could engineer a new virus that would just kill Senator Rand Paul.

How-To GeektechJul 28, 2026

The Lexus ES delivers luxury, comfort, and value without the premium ownership costs of a Mercedes E-Class.