Month: February 2025

Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily life. But noise-cancelling headphones have come under scrutiny after audiologists raised concerns that overuse might impair people’s hearing skills. While the technology has clear benefits, not …

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Experts warn young people should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors Every hour young people spend in front of screens increases their chance of being shortsighted, researchers have found, with experts warning young children should have limited use of devices and spend more time outdoors. Myopia is caused by having an …

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Platform cites ‘legal requirements around when we remove data’ after lawsuit filed over deaths of children attempting ‘blackout challenge’ Four British parents who are suing TikTok for the alleged wrongful deaths of their children say they are “suspicious” about the social media platform’s claim to have deleted their children’s data. The parents have filed a …

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Musk claimed without evidence that Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on the orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’ Elon Musk has got into a heated row with a Danish astronaut who criticised the tech billionaire’s claim that former president Joe Biden intentionally abandoned two American astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Andreas …

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Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top performance and the very latest AI features for less and proving that smaller-sized Androids can still be great. Unlike previous generations of …

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We asked top DJs to share their favourite headphones for seamless sets Ask any DJ what their most important bit of kit is and they’ll tell you it’s what goes around their head. Whether playing off a laptop, CDJs or decks, a pair of decent headphones is your portal to the mix and an essential …

‘I love bass, bass, bass and bass’: DJ Paulette, Carl Craig and more on the best DJ headphones Read More »

The team behind Capcom’s hit series was known for its extensive grounding in real-world adventures. The latest chapter, developed during Covid, required a different kind of daring My favourite thing about Monster Hunter is that despite the name, you often feel more like the prey than the predator. Even armed with a sword several times …

Nature documentaries, pet lizards and spying on players: how Monster Hunter Wilds built a whole new world Read More »

Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics; Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4/5, XboxThe reissues campaign continues with three more delves into early Lara lore, which shoot, jump and run the gamut of nostalgic gameplay Digging up treasures from the past is an exciting business. So exciting, in fact, it’s kept players coming back to the Tomb Raider series for nearly …

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered review – the good, the bad and the gloomy of Lara Croft releases Read More »

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ends internal inclusion efforts and ‘social advocacy’ grants, scrubbing site of commitment The for-profit charity organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan has done an about face on its commitment to corporate diversity. Executives at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) informed employees on Tuesday evening that the organization would …

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Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hike Apple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with the release of the new iPhone 16e. The lowest-cost new iPhone replaces the 2022 iPhone SE, which …

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