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Mideast Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April

Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel, while Israel struck military targets and a petrochemical complex in Iran.

You can now pre-order Halo: Campaign Evolved, and it’s arriving sooner than you think

Halo Studios has confirmed a July 28 launch for Halo: Campaign Evolved, the full remake of the original 2001 campaign, alongside a three-mission prequel arc called Operation: METEORITE. Pre-orders are live now starting at $49.99.

What if Pokémon Go were real life? This app lets you log every animal you see in the real world

A new iOS app called Gotcha turns your iPhone into your own Pokédex. Point your phone at any animal, catch it, and collect them all, from common critters to legendary finds.

Middle East crisis live: Israel and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes for first time since April ceasefire

Despite Trump’s calls for calm, IDF says it struck military targets in Iran in response to attacks by TehranIsrael strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalateIran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said...

Nikol Pashinyan Wins Re-election in Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.

Here’s the latest.

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its...

At Least 15 Dead After Strong Earthquake in Southern Philippines

The 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, toppling buildings and damaging bridges. Dozens were injured and tens of thousands displaced.

At least 15 killed as powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Residents warned not to enter damaged homes or other buildings owing to threat of aftershocks after 7.8-magnitude quakeA magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 15...

Best of the World With Antoni Porowski review – the Queer Eye host’s travel show is daftly pointless

Like meaningless idioms and aimless encounters with small dogs? This is your show. Only the charm of its presenter renders this worldwide tour bearableAntoni Porowski is waving to us from the top of the Shard. “If sightseeing is your thing, London...

Is it true that … sugar is ‘toxic’?

Influencers often brand sugar as inherently harmful – but not all sweet foods are created equal‘It’s a common myth,” says Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London – and one that thrives on social media. The confusion, she says, often...

Can you really see if someone is lying? Probably not – but you might hear it | Kirsty King

We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealingImagine you are a juror on a murder trial. A married couple have been found shot dead. The defendant, a man...

‘My diagnosis was a blessing’: composer Sally Beamish on tackling the condition that ruined every joyful memory

As she prepares to mark 70 with a birthday concert, the musician talks about her destructive mindset – and the steps she took to finally make sense of her life and music’s part in itIt was 2023. The holiday of a lifetime, in Australia, had begun,...

I was jailed for speaking out about the treatment of workers at the Qatar World Cup. I am still being punished | Abdullah Ibhais

The 2022 football tournament cost me my freedom for three years. This year, I’ve lost my passport, safety and perhaps moreWhat I saw in a town called Al-Shahaniyah on the outskirts of Doha, the capital of Qatar, seven years ago broke every rule and...

Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds

Record numbers linked to warming waters is mixed news for fishers, with shellfish catches down but octopus catches boomingRecord numbers of octopuses found off the south-west coast of England last year have now spread as far as Scotland and Wales...

Ninja Theory’s Senua will give Hellblade fans the gameplay they’ve been asking for

Ninja Theory revealed Senua at the Xbox Games Showcase, a 2027 action-adventure that trades the Hellblade series' tight linear structure for broader combat and an interconnected world.

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now neededAir fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel billThe aviation industry’s landmark pledges to be net zero...

B&H is blowing out MacBook Air inventory at $899 with WWDC Deal Zone

Today only, pick up a 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 during B&H's WWDC Deal Zone event.Grab a MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU for $899 today only - Image credit: AppleBoth Apple's Sky Blue and Midnight colorways are marked down to...

Samsung leak reveals the Galaxy S26 FE and it finally doesn’t look like a budget parts bin

Leaked renders suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE could arrive with a far more premium design, bringing the Fan Edition lineup closer to flagship Galaxy S phones.

Here’s the latest.

Repairing a Apple PowerBook 150 With Serious Issues

Sometimes you purchase an old device that is very cheap for a good reason. So too with the 1995 Apple PowerBook 150 that [Hugh Jeffreys] purchased for a single Aussie …read more

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 8, 2026

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

NYT Pips hints, answers for June 8, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers

Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.

What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea

As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.

Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees

Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.

A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea

He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.

One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.

Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who meet on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, however, may be different.

Hurdle hints and answers for June 8, 2026

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.

iPhone Fold appears in the wild as dummy unit, and it’s got my attention

New dummy unit photos from leaker Sonny Dickson reveal the iPhone Fold's design ahead of its expected fall 2026 launch.

Apple TV is now an EGOT after Schmigadoon!’s Tony wins

The Broadway adaptation of Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! won 4 Tony Awards tonight, officially making Apple TV an EGOT winner. Here’s what that means. more…

How Widow's Bay pulled off the best slasher since 2018's Halloween

Widow's Bay episode 8 is another standout episode of Apple's hit new horror comedy.

Baseus Inspire XH1 review: These Bose-tuned headphones defied my budget expectations

If you're disappointed by affordable headphones making too many cuts, the Baseus Inspire XH1 get as close to perfect as it gets. On a side note, they regularly land sweet discounts, too.

Here's What Happens When You Blueprint An Engine

If you've heard of racing enthusiasts and drag racers discuss blueprinting, but have no idea what they're talking about, this explainer will be for you.

★ SwiftUI Only Makes It Easy to Develop Bad Apps

Apple’s developer message used to be that it was not just easy to develop apps for their platforms, but that it was easy to develop good idiomatically native apps. That’s still true for AppKit and UIKit, but it’s never been true for SwiftUI, and...

The Vampire Lestat: Meet the new vamps, bandmates, and Baby Jenks

"Interview with the Vampire"'s ensemble is growing. So, who's who?

The Vampire Lestat Easter eggs you might have missed

From glam rock gods to Banksy's punk rock prank, here are all "The Vampire Lestat" Easter eggs you might have missed.

The Vampire Lestat reveals the Brat Princes beef with Louis version of things, as laid out in Interview with the Vampire

What did Daniel Molloy get wrong in "Interview with the Vampire"? "The Vampire Lestat" reveals the Brat Prince's beef with Louis' version of events.

The Vampire Lestat: Let’s talk about that auction

That opening scene in "The Vampire Lestat" have you baffled? Let’s dig into it.

After Backrooms, here are 10 creepypasta memes Hollywood should adapt next

Backrooms proves the next great horror franchise is probably hiding in a forum archive

Desalinating Seawater With Solar and No Brine

Vials of l-r: seawater, Great Salt Lake water, nickel and phosphorus waste, and desalinated water along with evaporated salt are pictured in the lab of University of Rochester professor Chunlei Guo April 8, 2026. Guo and his team have a paper...

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 8, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

NYT Strands hints, answers for June 8, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 8, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1815 on June 8 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Alberto Romero on Apple’s AI Spending

Alberto Romero: AI is like religion. Either you believe it changes everything, or you don’t believe at all. There is no moderate position; nobody believes in AGI “more or less,” just like nobody is “casually religious.” If God exists, the only...

Mux — Video for Developers

My thanks to Mux for sponsoring last week at DF. Mux is what developers reach for when they need to do more with video. Video files are packed with data and context waiting to be unlocked. Mux Robots are AI workflows that unlock that data inside...

Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle

There are several factors to consider when picking a system that helps you secure your vehicle, but cost and effectiveness are probably the two most important.

Studio Ghibli and Stardew Valley fans need to wishlist Xbox's Vivarium

The biggest cozy life sim reveal of Summer Game Fest and the 2026 Xbox Showcase deserves attention from anime fans

Here's Why Designing Hybrid Motorcycles Is So Tough

Hybrid motorcycles could be faster, more efficient, and have longer engine life, but there are significant hurdles keeping them from being widely adopted.

The Tomorrow War is Chris Pratt's most underrated action movie, and it's free on streaming

The Guardians of the Galaxy star's most underrated sci-fi film is available to stream on Tubi this June.

9 Details From The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Reveal Trailer We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Has that blink-and-you'll-miss-it Sephiroth and Cloud scene in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's trailer been edited to remove a spoiler?

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

Hackaday Links: June 7, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey isn’t hitting theaters for another month or so, but if you’re already planning your trip to the cineplex, you may want to check out this page …read more

Lithium Ion Batteries Keep Exploding In New York City Garbage Trucks, Which Is A Problem

New York City alone saw a total of 800 lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 30 deaths and 400 injuries between 2022 and 2025

Gothic Remake – Stuck in the Past

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Xbox is celebrating 25 years with a translucent green special edition Series X console

Microsoft has unveiled the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 and matching controller, celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary with a nostalgic translucent green retro-inspired design.

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

More Carriers Expected to Follow in Spirit’s Footsteps as Fuel Crisis Slashes Airline Profits in Half

That also means high ticket prices will likely continue.

The 60 Weirdest, Most Genius Home Finds Under $25 That Are Bestsellers on Amazon

Reviews reveal that people are obsessed with these weird home goods

How Mercedes Turned Its Massive S-Class Into The Fastest Production Car Of 1975

Mercedes' 6.3-liter SEL was already a beast, but the 6.9-liter engine turned the Sonderklasse into one of the world's fastest sports saloons.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a new, Disco Elysium-like CRPG

Vampire: The Masquerade - Eternal Whispers is a new CRPG set in the tabletop game universe, and it takes a lot of inspiration from Disco Elysium.

Everything We Learned From The Gears Of War: E-Day Direct

The next Gears game is a completely new start for the franchise

Ambrosia Sky's final act lands on August 6

It'll come as a free update for players who own the game already.

El Paso, Elsewhere 2 revealed with PC Gaming Show trailer

Strange Scaffold has announced that El Paso, Elsewhere 2 is in development and that it'll launch on PC and Xbox Series X in 2027

Signet City is a new 'fungalpunk' RPG from the creator of Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper creator Gareth Damian Martin has revealed their latest game, Signet City. The new RPG casts players as a fungal parasite in a dying city.

Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.

Sunday Reboot: Intel support is on its last legs this WWDC

WWDC's keynote will celebrate macOS 27, but it will also be a funeral for Intel Macs. The final countdown for their apps starts tomorrow.If only Apple keynotes gave blunt advice...The introduction of Apple Silicon immediately put a timer on the...

One fateful meeting in 2025 put Apple Intelligence and Siri on the right course

The battle to rework the failed Apple Intelligence initiative and Siri stems from a fateful meeting of executives that triggered a major restructuring of Apple's AI efforts. Here's what happened, and when it all went down.Siri on an iPhone....

Bluetooth Gramophone Has Surprisingly Contemporary Roots

So you happen to have a gramaphone– maybe a big old Victrola/HMV, perhaps a Columbia– regardless of brand, it’s a big, beautiful conversation peice for your living room. It might …read more

‘Spyro the Dragon’ is Back With His First New Game in Years

Toys for Bob takes everyone's favorite dragon off the shelf for 2027's 'Spyro: A Realm Beyond.'

Apple embraces Lil Finder Guy with WWDC 2026 swag

There’s now a physical Apple pin for Lil Finder Guy, the adorable Finder-based Mac mascot who originated from MacBook Neo’s marketing campaign. more…

Therabody's latest recovery tool will cost you $400 to cool your palms

The CryoTherm Palm can switch between cold, heat and contrast therapy.

Little Finder Guy joins Clarius the Dogcow in the 2026 WWDC swag bag

The WWDC swag bag for 2026 has arrived, with attendees getting a bag, a bottle, and a collection of pins, including one of Little Finder Guy.WWDC 2026 swag bag - Image Credit: Canoopsy/XEach year, visitors to Apple Park taking part in the WWDC...

14 US Food Trucks With Huge Portions And Quality To Match In 2026

These food trucks have built loyal followings with generous portions and standout cooking. Many attract lines that start forming well before mealtime.

Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer

The game is slated for release in 2027.

RIP Anthony Head: Our 10 favorite moments of Buffy's Giles

Head's true genius—and that of his character, Giles—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene

Forget the BMW iX3—This American electric SUV is just as luxurious and costs $10K less

Same luxury feel, lower price tag — that’s a tough argument to beat.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date confirmed

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming out in September for all major systems.

Gorgeous Slice-Of-Life Game Vivarium Brings That Old-School Anime Energy

Ah, to live in a tiny terrarium...

Never Change, Infamous Car-Launching Speed Bumps In Fresno, Never Change

It's been four years since Speed Bump Olympics posted its first video showing negligent drivers catching air, but drivers still haven't learned their lesson.

Everything coming to Game Pass from the Xbox Showcase

Here's a list with all the games announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that have been confirmed to be in Game Pass and their release dates.

Hunter Biden’s New Crypto Obsession May Have a Depressingly Familiar Next Act

“I believe in the meme token," Biden recently told Candace Owens.

What Happens When Your Engine's Crankshaft And Camshaft Sensors Go Bad?

Although crankshaft and camshaft sensors are generally reliable, they can fail. But what should you expect to see if one of your sensors goes bad?

Xbox announces special edition anniversary console and controller for fall 2026

A new Xbox Series X special edition and controller will celebrate 25 years of Xbox. They will be available later this year.

I fixed my Wi-Fi dead zones without drilling a single hole—and it only cost $25

I stopped listening to the internet and bought a cheap Wi-Fi extender, and it actually worked

15 Gourmet Foods Hiding At Walmart

Most people associate Walmart with having low prices, but the supermarket chain is actually home to a number of hidden gourmet food items as well.

Microsoft Explains Its Reversal On Exclusives: ‘We Want People To Have A Reason To Buy An Xbox’

Some first-party games will never come to PlayStation 5 but lots of others will

Persona 4 Revival gets an official release date for February 2027

The pre-order trailer also revealed new voice actors.

State of Decay 3 gameplay reveal and release window announced

You'll be able to play Xbox's co-op zombie survival game soon, developer Undead Labs says in a new trailer.

Time-Bending Action-RPG Clockwork Revolution Goes Full Steampunk Heist Mode In New Gameplay Trailer

It's releasing in 2027 as an Xbox exclusive

Why Do You Need Generative AI To Make Crazy Taxi?

Answer: You don't!

Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Everything We Saw At Xbox’s 2026 Summer Showcase

From Gears of War to Fable to Halo and much more, here's everything that was featured at today's big Xbox event

You can finally get rid of Bing on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 changes that would finally let users disable Bing-powered web results inside the operating system’s built-in Search experience.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Finally Makes $1 Billion

It took two months, but 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' reached the same milestone as the first movie.

Zverev beats Cobolli in tense Paris final for first Grand Slam

Alexander Zverev finally lands the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him after overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win the French Open.

‘Chat Is Dead’: OpenAI Reportedly Planning Radical Changes to ChatGPT

It’s not the first time OpenAI has hinted at something like this.

Persona 6 is coming with graveyard visuals and a toxic green color scheme

The teaser trailer for P6 is filled with headstones and eerie vibes.