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Planning a home renovation in 2026 is far from straightforward, with material price changes and growing demand for skilled tradespeople making it harder for homeowners to budget. While there is no one-size-fits-all figure, Darren Drumm, Founder of Drumm Carpentry, Kitchens & Wardrobes has shared his expert advice to help homeowners plan their perfect house renovation. The Expert’s Advice Darren says that the cost of a home renovation depends on each homeowners’ needs. For instance, estimates for a basic surface refresh can range from €800 to €1,200 per m² (£680-£1,020). Estimates for a deeper retrofit or full renovation can rise to…

After much speculation, we finally know the subtitle of the final entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: Revelation. Surprisingly, the game will also release for all platforms simultaneously. The Final Fantasy VII remake series will no long start as a PlayStation exclusive. The game’s director says that Revelation’s theme is “resolve”. We also learned about a new skydiving mechanic which will allow players to leap from the airship down to the ground without any loading. Characters will be able to wear new clothes and armor that will aid in their combat abilities.The game will be available Spring 2027 to PlayStation…

Street Fighter 6’s Year 4 DLC fighter roster is being headlined by Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa Lockheart. The roster also includes newcomers Yasmin and Arjun, along with Bosch from the game’s World Tour mode.Tifa’s martial arts prowess makes her a great fit for Street Fighter, and Capcom and Square Enix teases that she’ll also sport more Final Fantasy-centric abilities. Her impending arrival coincides with the Summer Game Fest reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the FFVII remake trilogy.  Here’s when players can expect each character to arrive: Yasmine – August 3Arjun – Autumn 2026Tifa – Early…

This weekend, we have three Hulu shows that prove that best TV shows don’t always come with the most noise. A contract killer who’ll make you laugh and squirm in equal measure, a Silicon Valley thriller that wants to break your brain, and a 90s mystery that keeps rewriting itself — all worth your time. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best free movies, and the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. Mr. Inbetween (2018–2021) Genre: Dark Comedy, Crime, Drama IMDB rating: 8.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes (critics): 95% Ray Shoesmith…

Stellar Blade is a fast-paced action game that dropped in 2024, and we thought it was, well, stellar. Today’s Summer Game Fest showcase announced the series’ return, now with a new protagonist named Evie, but with all the style and action we know and love from the first game. Check out the reveal trailer below: We didn’t initially know what game the footage was from when we watched the trailer live, but several of our editors quickly picked up on the groovy soundtrack, a standout feature from the original Stellar Blade. Once the combat kicked in, the resemblance was undeniable, but…

Apple’s rumored MacBook Ultra is shaping up to be one of the most significant Mac redesigns in years, and a fresh industry report suggests it could land sooner than anyone expected. Research firm Omdia has released a new study on OLED adoption in laptops, and buried inside it are some very specific details about Apple‘s next MacBook. What screen sizes will the MacBook Ultra come in? According to the report, Samsung Display will begin supplying OLED panels for Apple’s new MacBook series as early as July 2026, with the devices expected to launch in Q3 2026. That almost certainly means…

Summer Game Fest is always full of surprises, with game reveals, new trailers, and even the occasional shadow drop – when a game is released by surprise that very day. Today, we got a close example of that, only it wasn’t for a video game, and the news leaked a little early. Either way, the Among Us animated series is out right now on Paramount+, and you can watch the trailer below. The news was delivered on stage at SGF by actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson, who play Orange and Black, respectively. Like the game, the show follows a…

Apple TV doesn’t always get the credit it deserves, but its movie catalog is quietly stacked with gems worth your weekend. From a hand-drawn animated masterpiece to a tearjerker sci-fi road trip and a wild real-life political thriller, we have your weekend watchlist covered with these three underrated gems. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best free movies, and the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. Wolfwalkers (2020) Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure IMDB rating: 8.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes (critics): 99% Set in 17th-century Kilkenny, Ireland, Wolfwalkers follows Robyn, the daughter…

It’s a huge week for games, so Sony kicked it off with a fittingly huge State of Play on June 2. From Wolverine to God of War Laufey, join hosts Alex Van Aken, Eric Van Allen, and Charles Harte as they break it down game by game and discuss the best and the worst of PlayStation’s State of Play. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by…

A team of researchers at Georgia Tech has developed a new smartphone-based system that could dramatically simplify how people interact with robots. Called COBALT, the platform allows users with little to no computing experience to remotely control robot arms from virtually anywhere in the world using just a phone and an internet connection. The project, developed at Georgia Tech’s People, AI & Robotics (PAIR) Lab, transforms smartphones into motion controllers for robotic arms. Users simply move their phones in different directions, and the robot mirrors those movements in real time. Basic tasks such as grabbing, moving, and releasing objects can…