Breaking stories and the latest updates from the worlds of EVs, technology, gaming and motorsport
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Gamescom 2026: The Biggest Announcements, Reveals and Highlights
Gamescom 2026 is over. We round up the biggest announcements, reveals, hands-on highlights, awards and stories that defined the week in Cologne.
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Mercedes No Longer F1’s Fastest? McLaren’s Surge Raises the Stakes Before Monza
McLaren’s recent F1 surge has raised fresh questions about Mercedes’ outright pace as the championship heads towards Monza.
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Rockstar Breaks Silence on GTA VI Leaks Ahead of Official Gameplay Reveal
Rockstar Games has responded to the GTA VI gameplay leaks, calling the situation heartbreaking and confirming its official extended look is still going ahead on 27 August.
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Dolby Vision 2 Could Come to Existing 4K Blu-ray Players — But There’s a Catch
Dolby Vision 2 could work with existing 4K Blu-ray players through firmware updates, but whether owners actually receive support will depend on manufacturers.
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Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta Is Over — What Changes Before the Open Beta Returns
The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta has ended. Here’s what Infinity Ward is changing before the Open Beta returns on August 28, including spawns, TTK, movement and Warzone Resurgence.
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EV Flush Door Handles Face Safety Scrutiny — Is Car Tech Becoming Too Complicated?
A record 4.3 million-vehicle recall in China has put electronic and flush door handles under scrutiny. We examine the safety concerns, new rules and whether modern car technology is becoming unnecessarily complicated.
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007 First Light Is Getting a Major Path Tracing Upgrade — Here’s What Changes
007 First Light is getting a major NVIDIA-powered Path Tracing upgrade on September 15, with IO Interactive claiming enhanced RTX visuals and performance of up to 280 FPS.
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iOS 27 Beta 7: CarPlay Nears Its Final Form Ahead of September Release
iOS 27 beta 7 is here. We look at where CarPlay stands ahead of September, from its new MiniPlayer and audio controls to navigation, voice apps and parked video.
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Kimi Antonelli Set for Italian Grand Prix Grid Penalty at Monza
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is set for a significant Italian Grand Prix grid penalty as Mercedes plans a power-unit change for his home race at Monza.
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Netflix Could Bring Rival Streaming Services Inside Its App
Netflix is reportedly exploring bringing rival streaming services into its app, building on its TF1 integration in France. Here’s what it could mean for viewers.