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Self-driving cars have a persistent problem. When a driver’s attention drifts to a phone or a laptop, how do you pull their eyes back to the road fast enough to catch a hazard? A new study from the University of Glasgow suggests the answer might not be another beep or flashing light. It could be a small animated character that looks and points toward danger, like a person would. Adding a stronger cue closed the attention gap Researchers led by PhD candidate Thomas Goodge tested the idea using AR glasses on 48 volunteers seated in a driving simulator. Participants played…
Smart glasses are supposed to make it easier to capture moments without pulling out your phone. But when that moment happens to be the latest movie playing inside a theater, things get a little more complicated. Cinemas across the UK are considering restrictions on camera-equipped smart glasses, including Meta’s Ray-Ban, over concerns that people could use them to secretly record and pirate movies. The UK Cinema Association (UKCA), which represents cinema operators across the country, says some venues are looking at policies that would either restrict or completely prohibit camera-enabled glasses. There don’t appear to be any widespread bans among…
In the past 24 hours, the Chinese market saw the debut of three cars priced well under the $20,000 bracket, with those labels being Volkswagen, Hyundai, and MG. These were all sedans. The hatchbacks, on the other hand, cost even less. Let’s skip continents now, shall we? Walk through the historic centers of Paris, Milan, or Amsterdam, and you will quickly realize you are on a “minicar safari”. The tight, centuries-old streets are populated by a diverse ecosystem of electric micro-vehicles. From the square $6,600 Citroën Ami to the retro Microlino, these tiny battery-powered pods zip through traffic and slip…
Volkswagen has launched a new sedan in China that may raise a few eyebrows for what it offers – and what it costs. The ID. Era 5S starts at just 89,900 yuan, or around $13,400, yet it combines a plug-in hybrid powertrain with up to 160km of electric-only range. The car was officially unveiled at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show and is the second sedan in Volkswagen’s China-only ID. Era lineup. Built through the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture, the 5S is aimed squarely at China’s increasingly competitive market for affordable new-energy vehicles. Volkswagen is chasing China’s budget EV market Price is…
Netflix‘s library goes far beyond the algorithm-driven hits everyone already knows about. This is why I dug through some overlooked titles to create this week’s lineup. It ranges from a chilling historical mystery to a horror film rooted in real trauma to a dark comedy. Make sure you add these three Netflix movies to your watchlist this weekend. 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. The Wonder (2022) Genre: Mystery, dramaIMDb: 6.6/10Rotten Tomatoes: 84%…
Peacock has quietly built a library of shows that never got the mainstream spotlight they deserved. I dug through some hidden gems this week, and this week’s lineup ranges from a nun battling an all-powerful AI to a vacation mystery gone sideways to a heartfelt medical drama. Whether you want something bizarre, funny, or deeply human, there is a pick here for you. Here are three overlooked TV series on Peacock worth adding to your watchlist. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best free…
It’s a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we’ve got a new FromSoftware game to sink our teeth into. The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive from the makers of the Souls series, and Marcus has some hands-on impressions to share on its elaborate multi-phase multiplayer mayhem.Then, we dig into The Sinking City 2, another Lovecraftian mystery from Frogwares, and check in with Fields of Mistria’s 1.0 launch. Then, the trio answer some of our listeners’ most burning and pertinent questions. Grab a beverage and settle in.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the…
Sixty thousand charge cycles for industrial or grid-scale batteries is the kind of number that sounds like a typo at first, but Australian researchers say their new battery technology actually achieves it. A team at Flinders University has solved a longstanding stability problem in water-based zinc-iodine batteries. It opens the door to energy storage systems that barely degrade even after decades of daily recharges. What did the researchers figure out? Zinc-iodine batteries have long struggled with a specific problem. The iodine compounds can move away from the cathode (the positive electrode), attack the zinc electrode, and slowly damage the battery.…
Riot Games is ending active development of 2XKO, its ambitious League of Legends fighting game, in December 2026. The decision comes less than a year after its full launch, with Riot saying it simply hasn’t seen enough players stick around to put the game on a sustainable path. Importantly, 2XKO isn’t being shut down: its servers will remain online, and the game will continue to be playable. 2XKO isn’t dead… just mostly finished growing Riot says it spent the past few months tracking 2XKO’s revenue, retention, new-player numbers, and engagement, and while plenty of players gave the game a shot,…
I’ve always heard The Sinking City described as a respectable but flawed survival-horror experience (though practically a must-play if you love H.P. Lovecraft). I never played it, but that’s okay because The Sinking City 2 is a completely standalone story starring a different protagonist, making it a perfect entry point. I’m several hours into the adventure and am generally enjoying its eerie atmosphere and its 1920’s Lovecraftian art direction, even if its Resident Evil-inspired gameplay, while serviceable, is a step or two below the lofty bar set by Capcom’s flagship horror series. I like the game’s emphasis on puzzle-solving and…