Researchers say terrier and shepherd breeds display greater tendency for addictive-type behaviour Whether it is a spaniel with an insatiable love for a ball or a flat-coat that cannot be without its squeaky bear, dogs can be very keen on their toys. Now researchers say some may even show signs...
A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape
Dynamic pricing, crypto detritus and corporate doublespeak have made the task of buying 2026 World Cup tickets a grim case study in the monetization of emotion When the first tickets for the 2026 World Cup went on sale last week, millions of fans joined online queues only to discover what...
Clive Tyldesley: ‘I’ve only been drunk twice and once was with the England women’s team’
Veteran commentator answers your questions on famous lines, favourite stadiums and being told ‘Not for me, Clive’ What is the best sporting accomplishment or achievement you have commentated on and did you ever harbour personal ambitions to be a professional in any sport? Tony Medlock I was never good enough...
Bellingham must accept Tuchel’s collective structure or risk England exile | Jacob Steinberg
Manager learned at PSG to ignore star power in pursuit of a winning formula that prioritises brotherhood Thomas Tuchel once stood on the touchline at Anfield, watching in disbelief as his self-indulgent Paris Saint-Germain players refused to put in the hard yards against Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool. “Guys, what is this?”...
Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot | Barney Ronay
An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport “At the far end of the food counter a group of men were pledging allegiance to the flag, with trays balanced...
$299 Rubik’s Cube refresh adds digital screens for games and apps
Cubios Inc. is now taking pre-orders for the WOWCube, a 2x2x2 variant of the Rubik's Cube with IPS screens on each square, letting it double as a portable gaming device. Starting at $299, the company plans to begin shipments during the holidays. Read Entire Article
Battlefield 6 buries Call of Duty’s franchise record with nearly 750,000 players at launch
Battlefield 6 just launched this morning and flooded servers almost immediately. Hundreds of thousands of players faced difficulties logging in, until EA and Battlefield Studios activated a dedicated queue to manage the extreme demand. Read Entire Article
Netflix is adding party games to play on your television
To get started, simply navigate to the "Games" tab in the Netflix app on your television and select from one of a handful of titles. At launch, players can choose from the following games: Read Entire Article
FCKGW: How an internal Microsoft leak fueled Windows XP piracy
David William Plummer began his career at Microsoft as an intern on the MS-DOS team and was later offered a full-time position. During his 10 years with the company, he developed several major components for both DOS and Windows, giving him firsthand knowledge of what was really happening in Redmond....
Chinese smartphone makers are already copying Apple’s Liquid Glass UI
At its annual developer conference, Vivo unveiled the latest versions of its mobile operating systems: OriginOS 6 for smartphones and BlueOS 3 for smartwatches. OriginOS 6 introduces a completely redesigned interface and a suite of AI tools across dozens of Vivo and iQOO phones. Read Entire Article