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Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

In this week’s newsletter: an archaeologist and gamer on why we love to walk around finding objects in-game and in real lifeThe game I’m most looking forward to right now is Big Walk, the latest ti...

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Ghost of Yōtei: a determined outsider seeks revenge in feudal Japan

The makers of the forthcoming open-world adventure explain how new gameplay features and an extra-resourceful sword-wielding protagonist set it apart from 2020 predecessor Ghost of TsushimaAtsu is ...

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‘I felt doomed’: social media guessed I was pregnant – and my feed soon grew horrifying

The algorithm knew I was expecting before I had had a chance to tell my family, friends or GP. At first, I was served up joyful videos. Then the tone became much darker ...I don’t remember where I ...

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Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

Volvo’s XC70 has been designed for China for now, but will hit other marketsA 1.5-litre engine can be mated to 21.2kWh or 36.9kWh battery packsDC fast charging cap...

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Apple could go all-in on eSIMs with the iPhone 17 – and release a redesigned phone case

The iPhone 17 could go eSIM-only in more countriesChanges are tipped for the Apple Clear Case accessoryThe launch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9Apple is alm...

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Hackers are also going back to school - major campaign hijacks Google Classroom to hit targets

New phishing campaign found targeting Google Classroom usersCheckPoint has detected and blocked the sitesHackers often use legitimate services to disguise their at...

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 9 is about to prove my biggest theory right thanks to the final trailer

We've still got a few days until The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 9 is released (September 3), but luckily, Prime Video has given us an entirely new tra...

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SMBs want to use tech more in order to grow - but costs are proving a big barrier

Study finds 96% of SMBs agree tech could help them reach new marketsAI, digital marketing and ecommerce offer the biggest opportunitiesHigh costs and limited budge...

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The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will seamlessly adjust its difficulty depending on how far you are in the game – which sounds like the perfect excuse for a new playthrough

The developers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have discussed its upcoming DLC in a new interviewThe Order of the Giants will feature a dynamic difficulty le...

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The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 image leaks suggest two big upgrades are on the way for our favorite vlogging camera

The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks have appearedWe could get an extra sensor and an additional screenIt's not clear when DJI's next gimbal camera might launchIn our...

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Windows 11 25H2 update is close to release – but I fear Microsoft is missing a big opportunity as Windows 10's death looms

Windows 11's 25H2 update is now in the Release Preview channelThis is the final stage of testing, meaning its arrival is imminentIt won't offer much in the way of ...

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is set to feature at IFA 2025, but the latest price rumors will make you wince

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is set to be unveiled at IFA 2025, according to leaker Evan BlassPricing is reportedly $200 more than the rumored ROG Xbox Ally X retail pri...

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Windows Mobile Plans are being cut for good - here's what we know, and what you can do next

Microsoft says Mobile Plans set to shut down from February 2026A “more integrated experience” via Windows Settings is comingCarriers need to upgrade their websites...

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Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for September 2025

2025 is set to be a big year for Tech conferences around the world.If you need help deciding which to attend, or if you'd just like to check out the conferences on...

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The FTC thinks Gmail is discriminating with “partisan” spam filters

The US FTC Chairman has written directly to Alphabet CEO Sundar PichaiAndrew Ferguson accuses Gmail of having “partisan” spam filtersGoogle said filters “apply equ...

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Meta’s smart glasses could get their biggest software upgrade in years at Connect 2025

Meta Connect could include a new software platform for Meta's AR glassesMeta Connect's developer session schedule also promises a new developer kit…to hopefully al...

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Amazon says it stopped Russian hackers targeting Microsoft logins as Cozy Bear strikes again

Amazon security experts spotted a watering hole attack tricking users into sharing Microsoft login credentialsThe attack was stopped with the combined efforts of A...

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Samsung could be lining up a third Unpacked event this year – these are the 3 exciting devices that could make an appearance

Samsung is rumored to be planning a third Unpacked event this year at which it’ll launch three new devices As well as its highly anticipated Galaxy tri-fold smartp...

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Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

Ghost of Yōtei: a determined outsider seeks revenge in feudal Japan

‘I felt doomed’: social media guessed I was pregnant – and my feed soon grew horrifying

Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

Apple could go all-in on eSIMs with the iPhone 17 – and release a redesigned phone case

Hackers are also going back to school - major campaign hijacks Google Classroom to hit targets

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 9 is about to prove my biggest theory right thanks to the final trailer

SMBs want to use tech more in order to grow - but costs are proving a big barrier

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will seamlessly adjust its difficulty depending on how far you are in the game – which sounds like the perfect excuse for a new playthrough

The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 image leaks suggest two big upgrades are on the way for our favorite vlogging camera

Windows 11 25H2 update is close to release – but I fear Microsoft is missing a big opportunity as Windows 10's death looms

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is set to feature at IFA 2025, but the latest price rumors will make you wince

Windows Mobile Plans are being cut for good - here's what we know, and what you can do next

Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events guide for September 2025

The FTC thinks Gmail is discriminating with “partisan” spam filters

Meta’s smart glasses could get their biggest software upgrade in years at Connect 2025

Amazon says it stopped Russian hackers targeting Microsoft logins as Cozy Bear strikes again

Samsung could be lining up a third Unpacked event this year – these are the 3 exciting devices that could make an appearance

Unknown Number is the Netflix high-school catfish documentary you need to stream if you loved Trainwreck

Trying to strike it big? Beware, that TradingView app could be malware

Bad news - your web firewall may definitely not be as resilient as you may have thought