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Blendo Games/Annapurna Interactive, PCThis attempt to cosy-fi an immersive sim game is full of ‘zany’ gags as you rescue cats from a spaceship, but it gets a bit too saccharine When it comes to gamer-gatekeeping, there are few genres as snootily guarded as the immersive sim. From PC classic System Shock to the Dickensian Dishonored …

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While the novel remains a high-status cultural form, video game writing is still seen as a throwaway art – despite some of the biggest names in fiction being involved I’ve been working in games for a little more than 15 years, and the main thing I’d say about it at this point is that it’s …

Playing with words: why novelists are becoming video game writers – and vice-versa Read More »

Presenter is expanding his own business on the platform and likens change to when vinyl music went digital The media world is undergoing a “sea change” in which some traditional titles disappear, Piers Morgan has predicted, as he said some YouTube channels would soon have as much power as traditional network television. The presenter and …

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From using the location tracker on your phone to retaining proof of purchase, steps you can take What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind Headphones are a daily accessory for many, making them a tempting target for thieves. Whether they are stolen from your head …

What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice Read More »

Using GPS in the wild | A toast to healthy hearts | Staffing self-checkouts | Digital assistance | Happy birthday, dear readers Having rambled for 65 years with Ordnance Survey maps and a compass, I agree with John Harris about using GPS in the wild (We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more …

I like real maps, but mobile phones can be vital in an emergency | Brief letters Read More »

White House accuses Amazon of ‘hostile and political act’ after report says company will display tariffs costs on site The White House accused Amazon of committing a “hostile and political act” after a report said the e-commerce company was planning to inform customers how much Donald Trump’s tariffs would cost them as they shopped. The …

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First 27 satellites launched into space from Florida, part of $10bn effort to beam broadband internet globally The first 27 satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband internet constellation were launched into space from Florida on Monday, kicking off the long-delayed deployment of an internet from space network that will rival SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellites are the …

Amazon takes on Musk’s Starlink with launch of first internet satellites Read More »

The EU has issued hundreds of millions in fines, but the US is hounding big tech much more harshly. Plus, Musk’s Doge time is up amid abysmal Tesla earnings The European Union fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of dollars last week. My colleague Jennifer Rankin reports: Goodbye, Skype. I’ll never forget you How …

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley? Read More »

Delivering barista-quality results in a stylishly compact machine, this manual espresso maker is a brilliant buy for those just starting out • The best coffee machines for your home: your morning brew made easy The Sage Bambino Plus is a £350 espresso machine that leaves the espresso brewing to you but automatically steams the milk …

Sage Bambino Plus coffee machine review: the perfect espresso machine for beginners Read More »

British defence firms have reportedly warned staff not to connect their phones to Chinese-made EVs Mobile phones and desktop computers are longstanding targets for cyber spies – but how vulnerable are electric cars? On Monday the i newspaper claimed that British defence firms working for the UK government have warned staff against connecting or pairing …

‘Source of data’: are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers? Read More »