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Disney+ may boast an embarrassment of riches when it comes to blockbuster sci-fi TV shows – it's the home of Marvel and Star Wars after all – but when it comes to engrossing, epic action across space and time that the whole family can enjoy, British show Doctor Who ranks as one of the best Disney+ shows.

For global fans (outside the UK), the new re-envisioned, renumbered era of Doctor Who is available in its entirety starting from the 60th Anniversary Specials up to season 2. It’s a phase of the show that both delivers everything existing fans are looking for, and acts as a great place to start for those who’ve never seen a sonic screwdriver.

Starting way back in 1963, Doctor Who has been a TV staple in Blighty ever since. The show did take a hiatus from 1989-2005, however, even that period saw a few non-canon charity telethon specials featuring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Grant as The Doctor and a canon TV movie starring Paul McGann.

As mentioned, the series returned in the mid-00s with Queer as Folk creator and Doctor Who mega-fan Russell T. Davies at the helm. While still canon with what had come before, Davies rebooted the show for a whole new generation with Christopher Ecclestone delivering a new, modern take on The Doctor and then-pop star Billie Piper playing street smart Rose Tyler, his companion in the TARDIS.

The new version of the show somewhat did away with decades of complex lore, giving new viewers a fresh jumping on point. What followed was two decades and counting of adventures for the Timelord, with David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker and, erm, David Tennant again, taking on the lead role before current incarnation Ncuti Gatwa arrived. There were also a few new incarnations plucked from The Doctor’s timeline with John Hurt and Jo Martin playing ‘forgotten’ iterations from the character’s past (or present, or future, it gets a little… 'timey wimey').

Notable companions have included the likes of Catherine Tate, Jenna Coleman, Matt Lucas and even Guardian’s of the Galaxy’s Karen Gillan, with Sherlock creator Steven Moffat running the show after Davies and Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnal succeeding him, before the return of RTD… and that’s where Disney come in.

A Disney Doctor

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Following the departure of both Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall, Doctor Who undertook a regeneration of its own, moving production studios, bringing back Russell T. Davies to oversee proceedings and entering in to a deal with Disney that would see the House of Mouse inject some of that Hollywood money in exchange for being the exclusive international streaming home for the show.

The episodes that followed were the sort of big-budget, bonkers adventures fans could only dream of back in the day, with outstanding production values and mind-blowing CGI. It helped, of course, that the scripts were also great fun, with Davies and guest writers pulling from the past but also looking forward, with the sort of heavy, but never clumsy, social commentary you’d expect from the man behind Years & Years and It’s a Sin.

David Tennant excelled in his brief return to the role for the 60th Anniversary, giving a take on the character that was familiar, but distinctly different and darker than his previous incarnation, and when Ncuti Gatwa literally burst onto the screen in the anniversary trilogy's finale, he instantly owned a role he’s only got better in. Gatwa’s take is fresh, inventive, incensed, vulnerable and just a little camp, with outfits that absolutely slay.

The future of Doctor Who and Disney+

The original deal struck with Disney has, for the main show, come to an end. It seems unlikely to be extended – the BBC are activley trying to find a new international partner for the show – however, the episodes that have dropped so far should live on the service for a while. But it’s not goodbye just yet, with spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea due to hit Disney+ towards the end of 2025.

For those interested in seeing more of modern Doctor Who, the first 13 seasons can be streamed on another one of the best streaming services, HBO Max in the US, but Disney+ is where you want to park your TARDIS to catch some of the best episodes Doctor Who has produced in over 60 years.

Disney+ Standard with Ads plan: was £4.99 per month now £1.99 at Disney+ in the UK
This limited-time deal represents a saving of 60% compared to the normal monthly price for the Disney+ Standard with Ads plan. Taking advantage of this promotional offer will get you access to some of the best movies and shows around, including numerous offerings from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. But, be quick! It's only available between June 11 and June 30. This deal only offers for four months, too, so note that you'll automatically be enrolled on the Standard with Ads plan's usual £4.99 per month cost once your four-month window has expired.View Deal

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While Fallout 5 has yet to be officially revealed, we do know that it is being worked on in some respect, and that it'll follow Bethesda's next RPG: The Elder Scrolls 6. Unfortunately, this means it is likely many years off from coming out.

Ranking among the best RPGs of recent memory, Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 offered complex and deeply affecting stories. Reinforced by generous environmental storytelling, these games have been some of the most immersive sci-fi offerings to ever grace PCs and consoles. Now, they've even been adapted into a TV show, which has been a hit with critics and fans alike.

Though information on a potential sequel is scarce, there are scattered morsels of information here and there which we've collated for your reading pleasure. Read on to learn everything we know about Fallout 5.

Fallout 5: cut to the chase

• What is it? The next installment of the Fallout franchise
• When can I play it? TBC
• Which console will it be on? Possibly not PlayStation

Fallout 5 setting predictions - where could it be set?

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If you've ever played a Fallout game, you'll know the series revels in its nuclear-ravaged American setting. Fallout games have all been set in a US state, so it would stand to reason this aspect wouldn't change. Fallout 3, for example, was set in Washington while Fallout 4 took place in Boston.

In fact, Todd Howard recently commented on Fallout's American setting in an interview with Kinda Funny. In it, he explains that the series' main themes are inherently tied to America:

"My view is part of the Fallout schtick is on the Americana naivete. And so, you know, it's okay to acknowledge some of those other areas but our plan is to predominantly keep it in the US"

For those looking for a different experience, however, modders have been hard at work crafting their own takes on other locations in the Fallout universe. You don't have to look far to see fans discussing and fantasizing about where Fallout 5 will take place.

It is possible that a new Fallout game could be set in New Orleans given that a trademark application for 'Fallout New Orleans' was spotted online way back in 2016.

We've already visited swampy areas in Fallout, but a game set entirely around the deep South would certainly be an interesting take, especially given New Orleans' distinctive urban environments.

Fallout 5 news

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Oblivion Remastered is now available on Xbox, PC and PS5
Well, it wasn't exactly the best kept secret, but The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has now dropped for players to dig into. It was a secret release that happened April 22, 2025, and you can play the game on Game Pass.

Todd Howard isn't putting a date on Fallout 5 anytime soon
In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard revealed that he is avoiding putting even a rough date on Fallout 5. He confirmed that the team is currently working on Elder Scrolls 6, but added that this 'doesn't mean that we're not making plans for other things.'

Fallout TV show is "almost like Fallout 5"
Speaking to Total Film (via Gamesradar), Fallout TV director Jonathan Nolan described the series as "almost like Fallout 5".

Fallout 5 is coming after The Elder Scrolls 6
In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard confirmed that Fallout 5 will be Bethesda's next major project after The Elder Scrolls 6.

"Yes, Elder Scrolls 6 is in pre-production and, you know, we’re going to be doing Fallout 5 after that, so our slate’s pretty full going forward for a while" Howard told the publication. "We have some other projects that we look at from time to time as well."

Work has begun...sort of
Work has started on Fallout 5 but don’t hold your breath for seeing it any time soon. Speaking to IGN in November 2021, regarding the impending release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, Bethesda studio director Todd Howard revealed that a “one-pager” design document was already in place for Fallout 5, being a very early blueprint for what the studio has planned for the game.

Being a “one-pager”, the design document is a high-level outline and there is, therefore, little to share. With Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 both up first, it’ll be a while before we hear more about Fallout 5.

As for whether or not Obsidian—the studio which handled development duties on the Xbox 360-era Fallout: New Vegas—could have some involvement, Howard said "We've worked with other people from time to time. I can't say what's gonna happen...If I could wave my hand and have [Fallout 5] out...you know, I'd like to find a way to accelerate what we do, but I can't really say today or commit to anything... other than [the fact that] our cadence is Starfield then Elder Scrolls 6".

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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are now live on Samsung's UAE site
• The Buds Core boast increased stamina over the Buds FE with ANC off
• A (reduced) list price of 159AED would make them just $43 / £32 / AU$66

It's been a turbulent but exciting few weeks for Samsung's incoming Galaxy Buds Core – aka the Galaxy Buds 2 FE (which is effectively what they'll be).

On June 12 we reported their sighting in an APK teardown alongside the still-unofficial Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE, then three days ago they were spotted by name in a tweet by Samsung India alongside a June 27 launch date (and even an Amazon listing).

And now, a day earlier than promised (for today is June 26), we've got actual published specs and images, this time from Samsung's UAE site.

The first thing to note is their listed regular 189AED price tag, which would make them around $51.50, £37.50 or AU$79, but they're currently showing a reduced price of just 159AED on Samsung's site.

Either way, that is a lot cheaper than the $99 / £99 / AU$149 asking fee of the inaugural Buds FE at launch, in September 2023 – and more than enough to see them fit for inclusion in our best budget earbuds roundup.

(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung Buds Core: what we now know (aside from affordability)

In our review of the Galaxy Buds FE, we noted their "respectable battery life… right in the middle of what's expected of ANC-based earbuds these days". That said, I found they only lasted around 4.5 hours with ANC deployed before needing a charge (and I'm not alone there, the good people over at SoundGuys listed a Buds FE battery test of just four hours and 39 minutes). Also, demands in 2025 are quite different.

We also noted a lack of wireless charging support in the Buds FE, and while that doesn't seem to have been added in the Buds Core, Samsung claims you do now get up to 35 hours of total battery time in the Buds Core without ANC deployed, up from 30 hours in the Buds FE. With ANC on, it's a 21-hour claim.

Elsewhere, they're available in black or white with Samsung's silicone wingtips to achieve a decent fit. You also get three mics per bud – so far, so same-as-the-FE. But this is where things change…

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Now, thanks to support for Galaxy Interpreter (which is part of Galaxy AI), you should be able to hear translations on the spot – ie without needing to look at the screen of your Galaxy smartphone while wearing the Buds Core. You simply wear the earbuds and converse: Galaxy AI provides translations in real-time.

You also get Samsung's scalable codec, for better-quality audio within Samsung's ecosystem, plus multi-point seamless connectivity between your Samsung devices.

And for the quoted asking fee, that seems more than reasonable. It's also the 27th tomorrow, so we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more official Buds Core pricing from Samsung. Watch this space!

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What's next for Xbox?

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Given that Xbox players received South of Midnight earlier this year, we're now looking ahead to the rest of 2025 to see what's in store. First will be the release of Borderlands 4, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Beyond that, there's Gears of War: E-Day, and then a 2026 release window for Fable.

The Elder Scrolls 6's release date is still a mystery in 2025, given that we've not received a substantial update on the highly-anticipated fantasy RPG in over seven years. Given the pedigree of its predecessor, however, it's easy to see why The Elder Scrolls 6 is at the absolute top of many gamer's wishlists, even after all these years of relative silence.

What we can tell you for certain is that The Elder Scrolls 6 is indeed in development, and that it will be the next release for Bethesda Game Studios, now that Starfield is well and truly in the rearview mirror. Even so, it's clear that the game is quite a ways out, especially following comments from Xbox head Phil Spencer last year. A shame, given it's easily one of the most highly anticipated upcoming games out there.

Here's what we know about The Elder Scrolls 6 so far, including a look at platforms we can expect it to launch on. Hopefully, we will hear more about the game by the end of 2025. When details do emerge, this page will be updated.

The Elder Scrolls 6: cut to the chase

• What is it? The long-awaited successor to Skyrim
• When does it come out? TBC
• What can I play it on? TBC - but evidence points to it being only on PC and Xbox Series X|S

The Elder Scrolls 6 platforms prediction

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Platforms for The Elder Scrolls 6 haven't been confirmed yet but, given Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media in 2021, releases on PC, and Xbox Series X|S are almost a certainty. A PS5 release was previously ruled out, according to documents revealed as part of the FTC vs Microsoft court case. Similarly, releases on Xbox One seems extremely unlikely, as Starfield shows Bethesda's moving on from last-gen hardware.

One thing to consider here is that since we last heard about The Elder Scrolls 6's Xbox exclusivity, Microsoft has started taking a very different approach to its releases. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, for example, launched on PS5 a few months after its launch on Xbox. Similarly, we've now seen Sea of Thieves arrive on PS5, so it's possible that The Elder Scrolls 6 will follow a similar pattern. We'll have to wait and see.

Will The Elder Scrolls 6 release on Xbox Game Pass?

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The Elder Scrolls 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one. This means that subscribers will be able to pick up the game at no extra cost the same day it releases for everyone else.

The Elder Scrolls 6 trailer

The only footage we have of The Elder Scrolls 6 is a very short clip of the game's logo. Other than that, you might be waiting a while to see more. Here's the announcement trailer:

Elder Scrolls 6 setting prediction

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We’re willing to bet that like all the other games in the series, The Elder Scrolls 6 will take place on the continent of Tamriel. Previous games have taken us to High Rock, Hammerfell, Morrowind, Cyrodil, and Skyrim. Valenwood, Elsweyr, and Black Marsh are the biggest places left to explore. However, even though these areas are prime spots for exploration, that's not to say that Bethesda won't return to areas from previous games.

There were rumors that The Elder Scrolls 6 could be set in Valenwood, the home of the Bosmer. It’s an area of Tamriel that Bethesda hasn’t explored much and that's based on a reported internal Bethesda memo from all the way back in 2014. In this memo, Bethesda employees were reportedly warned against using the terms Fallout: Nuka World, Elder Scrolls VI or Project Greenheart.

It's hard to tell from the short E3 clip we have of the game. However, since it was shown, general opinion has moved towards the idea that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be set in either Hammerfell or High Rock.

Adding credence to the Hammerfell rumor is a post from the official Elder Scrolls Twitter account at the end of 2020. That says "transcribe the past and map the future" and shows an image with an unmapped Hammerfell region. There is, however, a chance that this teaser doesn't relate to Elder Scrolls 6 at all.

Obviously, those of us who know the world of Tamriel thanks to Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim and yes, even Elder Scrolls Online, the entire world is a veritable expanse of different lands and settings where the game could be set. We do know one thing for certain; wherever it does end up being set, we can expect to be fulfilling a great many side quests.

The Elder Scrolls 6 news

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Oblivion Remastered is now available on Xbox, PC and PS5
Well, it wasn't exactly the best kept secret, but The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has now dropped for players to dig into. It was a secret release that happened April 22, 2025, and you can play the game on Game Pass. Read our Oblivion Remastered review for our full thoughts.

New release window rumors
According to a court document revealed from the FTC v. Microsoft case, The Elder Scrolls 6 is expected to be released sometime during or after 2026, and is seemingly planned to be released solely on PC and Xbox (via The Verge).

The Elder Scrolls 6 is still in early development
In an interview with Spanish publication Vandal (as translated by Gamespot), Pete Hines revealed that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still likely a long way off.

"It's in development, but it's in early development."

Fallout 5 is coming after The Elder Scrolls 6
In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard confirmed that Fallout 5 will be Bethesda's next project after The Elder Scrolls 6.

"Yes, Elder Scrolls 6 is in pre-production and, you know, we’re going to be doing Fallout 5 after that, so our slate’s pretty full going forward for a while" Howard told the publication. "We have some other projects that we look at from time to time as well."

Bethesda wants to take its time to get it right
The Elder Scrolls 6 is probably still a few years away yet but that’s not because Bethesda is deliberately dragging its heels. In an interview with IGN, when discussing the gap between Skyrim and its follow up, Howard said “Would you plan to have the kind of gap we're having between Skyrim and the follow-up? I can't say that's a good thing. Do I wish I could wave a wand and the game we wanted to make [...] just came out? Absolutely.”

According to Howard, however, the time felt right for Bethesda to try something new with Starfield and The Elder Scrolls Online meant that the Elder Scrolls franchise was in a relatively good place.

“That being said,” he added, “everything takes longer than we would like as well, but we want to make sure that we get it right. Hopefully Elder Scrolls 6, you don’t want to say hey, that it’s worth that kind of wait, but that it does stand up to the series as it has been in a really big, impactful way for when it comes out.”

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• Microsoft and partners have a new Windows resilience strategy for enterprises
• WRI shifts antivirus tools outside kernel for better reliability and recovery
• CrowdStrike and Bitdefender praise Microsoft’s new approach to security collaboration

Microsoft wants to avoid a repeat of the backlash that followed the 2024 CrowdStrike-related outage, and it’s launching a new framework to do so.

With its new Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), the tech giant is looking to harden the Windows platform against potential disruption.

Announced at Ignite, WRI is Microsoft’s strategy to build resilience into the core of how Windows operates - across updates, third-party integrations, and endpoint security.

Resilience isn’t optional

At the heart of WRI are three focus areas: ecosystem collaboration, practical guidance, and product innovation.

Microsoft brought together security vendors and government officials at the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit in 2024 to begin that work. Since then, the company has been working closely with its Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI) partners to improve how Windows handles security software and operating system updates.

Microsoft said the goal is to reduce disruption while maintaining high security standards. "Resilience isn’t optional - it’s a strategic imperative," David Weston, head of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft, said in a new blog post.

Security vendors are not just watching from the sidelines. Florin Virlan, SVP of Product and Engineering at Bitdefender Customer Solutions Group, said, “Bitdefender is pleased to collaborate with Microsoft to redefine how security is delivered to Windows users. Through the Windows Resiliency Initiative and development of the Windows endpoint security platform, our teams have worked together to modernize the security architecture - creating a resilient, forward-looking foundation that enhances protection against evolving threats while maintaining a seamless user experience.”

Alex Ionescu, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at CrowdStrike, added, “We spoke at WESES last year to emphasize the importance of our industry coming together and, since then, have seen significant customer interest in the progress toward greater platform resiliency. Through this collaboration, we’ve driven substantial improvements to the planned capabilities for the Windows endpoint security platform, paving the way for a more integrated high-performing security solution.”

Part of the update is structural: Microsoft is shifting antivirus and endpoint protection tools out of the Windows kernel and into user mode. This change should make it easier to recover from issues and limit their scope.

Microsoft aims to release these capabilities to partners in a private preview soon.

Beyond security vendors, Microsoft is also updating Windows 11 to include new recovery tools and reliability features.

A simplified crash screen, faster reboot processes, and a new tool called Quick Machine Recovery will begin rolling out with Windows 11 24H2.

Bandwidth-saving tools like Connected Cache and secure, flexible printing through Universal Print are also being refined to keep businesses running with fewer interruptions.

Windows 365 Reserve, a new offering, will also allow users to shift quickly to a Cloud PC when their main device is out of commission.

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• UK office workers waste 11.3 billion hours on administrative tasks every year
• Dropbox employees report saving 7.9 hours/week by using AI
• Better tech and flexible work could unlock creativity

New data from Dropbox has quantified just how much time we're wasting and precisely where AI can help – UK office workers alone are said to waste 11.3 billion hours annually on administrative tasks like emailing and scheduling.

In fact, only two in five (42%) UK workers have enough time for creative work, placing the country behind the likes of Germany and the US.

Due to being bogged down in meaningless tasks, nearly half (45%) are only able to spend 0-5 hours per week on developing new ideas or solutions, making progress especially slow.

UK office workers waste billions of hours annually on administrative work

One in four (24%) were found to be spending between six and 10 hours per week on administrative tasks – roughly the equivalent of a whole working day. Coincidentally, time constraints were found to be the biggest limiter on innovation and long-term thinking.

Half (51%) of UK workers feel they have the necessary tools and time to do their jobs efficiently, but this still places them ahead of France and the US where workers appear to be less satisfied.

Nevertheless, it seems like most office workers spend too much time chasing their tail. Given an extra hour in the day, 27% would catch up on tasks and 18% would aim to reduce workload.

Speaking about its own solutions, Dropbox said that its AI-using employees save an average of 7.9 hours per week on tasks like research, coding and writing – more or less a full working day. An overwhelming number of Dropbox's employees (96%) now use AI weekly for tasks like information retrieval, brainstorming, coding, documentation and drafting.

Looking ahead, the company states that "systemic transformation" is vital, be that access to new tools or embracing flexible working models to enable greater autonomy.

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• Accessory maker Dbrand has once again responded to the controversy surrounding its Nintendo Switch 2 Killswitch Joy-Con controllers
• The company intially suggested that players were holding the console wrong, making the Joy-Con controllers easily detach
• It has now apologized for its "spectacularly terrible response" and is "100% committed to is getting everyone replacement Joy-Cons ASAP"

Nintendo Switch 2 accessory company Dbrand has issued an apology amid its botched Killswitch Joy-Con 2 grip controversy, promising replacements.

Last week, Dbrand released a lengthy Reddit post, responding to Switch 2 fans who have been experiencing disconnection issues with the company's Killswitch Joy-Con 2 grips.

Initially, it claimed that users were simply holding the Switch 2 wrong if gripping it by the Joy-Con itself. Dbrand also said that the Killswitch had been tested by its own development team, "hundreds of content creators (both paid and unpaid), and dozens of journalists.

"Not one of them, ourselves included, precariously held the entire console by only one Joy-Con, horizontally, with zero instinctive finger support on the back, loading 87% of the console weight directly onto the Joy-Con hinge," Dbrand said.

It also listed some reasons why the controllers were detaching so easily for users among a series of demonstration clips:

1. You’re holding the NS2 by only one Joy-Con, stressing 87% of the weight on the hinge.
2. You’re touching only the Joy-Con itself, without naturally supporting any part of the main console.
3. Your console has lowered to an angle that’s more parallel to the ground than it is not.

I love my killswitch 2.. buttttttt from r/dbrand

However, Dbrand did acknowledge the viral videos of the Killswitch disconnecting too, saying that it believes "it's due to these Joy-Con Grips featuring an inner attachment lip that’s a hair thicker than desired", and that it had "adjusted our tolerance guidelines for mass production to filter out any Joy-Cons that cross that 'lip is 0.12mm too thick' threshold."

Fans weren't too happy with Dbrand's initial response, with one user saying: "As an engineer, what I have to say is this: the design is imperfect and needs improvement."

"They went radio silence only to come back and exhaustively blame the customer again," another said.

Now, in a follow-up post, Dbrand has apologized for its original response, saying it's going to "try out a new communication strategy where we both say fewer words and devote less of them to blaming you."

"After reading through your feedback, it’s quite clear that our post was a spectacularly terrible response to the issue at hand," the company said. "Some of you have expressed that opinion in a perfectly reasonable way. Others have expressed it with literal death threats.

"As easy as it is to boil our original post down to 'you’re holding it wrong', what we're sober to now is the point that you should be allowed to hold it however the f**k you want, without detachment occurring. We get it. Please continue dunking on us for the next six to eight months for reincarnating Steve Jobs."

Dbrand explained that it is now working on developing a new version of the Killswitch, and that it is "100% committed to is getting everyone replacement Joy-Cons ASAP regardless of whether they’re severely affected, haven’t experienced the issue, have emailed us a dozen times, or have no clue about any of this."

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The Social Network, the Facebook biographical drama that Mark Zuckerberg said was "hurtful", is getting a sequel. And if the first one made Zuck do a frowning face, then he ain't seen nothing yet.

Reports say that the script for the new movie will focus on The Facebook Files, the devastating Wall Street Journal report that showed Facebook and Zuckerberg were well aware of the toxic effects the platform was having on young users and on political elections.

According to Deadline, Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is taking original director David Fincher's place to direct The Social Network Part II for Sony Pictures. And where the first movie followed the origins of the world-straddling social media platform, the second intends to look at the damage it's been accused of doing.

What will The Social Network Part II be about?

It's currently unclear whether Jesse Eisenberg or any other original cast members will return. (Image credit: Columbia Pictures/Relativity Media)

According to Esquire, the new movie will adapt the series of Wall Street Journal reports from 2021 called The Facebook Files. As the WSJ said at the time: "Facebook Inc. knows, in acute detail, that its platforms are riddled with flaws that cause harm, often in ways only the company fully understands."

The Facebook Files made – and provided evidence for – multiple allegations, including that Facebook was well aware of how toxic Instagram was for many teen girls; that Facebook has a "secret elite" list of people for whom Facebook's rules don't apply; that Facebook knew its revised algorithm was fueling rage; and that Facebook didn't do enough to stop anti-vax propaganda during Covid-19. Most damningly of all, The Facebook Files reported that all of these things were well known to senior executives, including Mark Zuckerberg.

It's clear which side Sorkin is taking. "I blame Facebook for January 6," he said last year. "Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement ... There’s supposed to be a constant tension at Facebook between growth and integrity. There isn’t. It’s just growth."

According to Deadline, the new movie won't be about the storming of the Capitol. But it will focus on "Facebook’s effect on teens, preteens, violence and countries outside the US."

The Social Network Part II is currently in development with filming and release schedules to be confirmed. The first movie is not currently available to stream on any of the best streaming services in the US at the moment but you can rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV. Or you can read the script (legally) for free. Alternatively, those in the UK can stream it on Prime Video, while Australians can catch it on Binge.

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Shocker. The Trump Mobile T1 phone will not be 'Made in the USA.' We know this because the Trump Mobile website quietly altered the T1 language and now claims the phone will be "American Proud Design".

It's an interesting turn of phrase, and one that's reminiscent of how Apple describes the creation of its popular iPhone. On the packaging (it used to be on the devices), it says 'Designed by Apple in California.' Everyone knows that the products are largely assembled elsewhere, often in China, but increasingly in India and Vietnam.

For months, US President Donald Trump has been pressuring Apple CEO Tim Cook to build his iPhone in America. Cook has offered some plans to help shift the balance so that some of the work, perhaps some chip development, possibly some Apple Intelligence hosting, might happen in the US, but that's never been enough for Trump.

But now, maybe, just maybe, Trump will change his tune. Even though the President is not directly involved with Trump Mobile or the T1 phone (it's a Trump family business), it has all the earmarks of a Donald Trump creation, including the gaudy gold finish and that somewhat oddball design (why is it so tall?). The 'Made in the US' claim was no accident; that's Trump's entire brand.

The new wordsmithing on the Trump Mobile site is nothing if not entertaining:

"The T1 Phone isn’t just powerful—it’s brought to life right here in the USA. With American hands behind every device, we bring care, precision, and trusted quality to every detail."

Is that "American hands" collecting the money on pre-orders? I doubt it means that anyone is assembling the phone in the US. Maybe there's a US designer who's looked at all the existing Android 15 smartphones and selected his favorite bits (I give them credit for including the 3.5mm headphone jack).

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How Trump Mobile described the T1 before (via WayBack Machine). (Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 2

How they describe it now. (Image credit: Future)

Trump Mobile, though, is facing the hard truth of 21st-century consumer electronics: almost nothing is built in the US, and almost all the components needed to make the phone are fabricated outside the contiguous United States.

As we reported a few weeks ago, living up to the 'Made in the US' claim was challenging, at best:

"Firstly, "made in the USA" has a high bar. Professor Tinglong Dai, who teaches at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, told us: "The FTC [Federal Trade Commission] has a strict standard for “Made in USA”: all or almost all parts and processing must be domestic. Judging by that standard, the claim is unrealistic."

Will Trump finally concede to Cook that, "Yes, perhaps, it's not reasonable to demand that you build your iPhone here in America when I can't even build my own name-branded phone here in the US."

The $499 phone has been on preorder for less than two weeks, but I do wonder if anyone who was sold on the idea of a modern 'Made in the USA' handset has been requesting the return of their $100 down payment.

Will more people now wait until the phone ships "later this year" and for the first reviews to appear before they buy? That's assuming Trump Mobile offers the phone for review. For American tech media, that means Trump Mobile will need to figure out how to get the phone to the US first.

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With its impressive level of detail and punchy bass, it didn’t take long for the JBL Clip 5 to get me hooked, and one year on, I’m still using it to listen to music and podcasts every morning and evening.

At a list price of $79.95 / £59.99 / AU$89.95, the JBL Clip 5 is fantastic value for money considering the impressive durability, practicality, and enjoyable sound that’s packed into such a conveniently compact speaker. What’s more, there are often deals on offer from JBL and Amazon, where I’ve spotted it for as little as $50 / £39 / AU$66 at times, making it an absolute steal.

There’s no greater testament to my appreciation of the JBL Clip 5 than the fact that I have it out on display despite it not being remotely my style aesthetically. This may not sound like much of an accolade to some, but as a girly-girl with white furniture and pale gray rooms with glittery pink feature walls, the slightly utilitarian, black and orange Clip 5 is very off-brand for me – so the fact I want to keep it out and accessible speaks volumes. If the black and orange colorway isn’t for you either, that’s okay, as there’s a huge range of colors to choose from, including white, purple, red, blue, and some multi-colored options, too.

The JBL Clip 5 is still featuring as the top budget option in our pick of the best Bluetooth speakers, and I’m still as happy with its performance as I was when I first reviewed it 12 months ago. But as time’s gone on, I’ve come to appreciate the following five qualities more and more.

It’s always adventure-ready

While the look of the carabiner may not be for everyone, it’s made things much easier whenever I’ve taken the Clip 5 on the road, as I’ve been able to clip it onto backpack straps and luggage handles. The carabiner has also been great for hanging the Clip 5 from door handles and my bathroom mirror, which has proven particularly useful for the times when surface space has been limited.

It’s the perfect bath-time buddy

We already know that the IP67 rating of the Clip 5 is legit after it spent some time swimming in the TechRadar testing tank, and yet I’m still impressed by how well it’s handled spending so much time in a steamy bathroom.

It’s never complained when I’ve been pushing its buttons with soaking wet hands, and despite always being out on a surface, it doesn’t look obviously dusty.

(Image credit: Future)It’s a sound all-rounder

I love a speaker that can play almost anything straight out of the box, so I’m really happy that I’ve been able to switch straight from a comedy podcast to bass-heavy beats without needing to play with any settings.

When I’m in the mood to fine-tune the audio, however, there are four equalizer presets for me to choose from on the JBL portable app, or I can go ahead and customize the EQ myself, which is a great feature to have at this price point.

It’s convenient to control

Unlike some other Bluetooth speakers that have small or illogically placed buttons, I found the buttons on the Clip 5 very intuitive and easy to use. The position of the power button works really well for me, as it lives at the carabiner end of a set of three indented buttons, so it wasn’t long before I could turn the Clip 5 on with my eyes closed.

I like that the play button is multi-functional, so I can use it to either pause or skip tracks. And I especially like how this and the volume buttons are shaped like play, minus, and plus icons, again making it easy to take control over my listening experience, even when I’ve managed to get water in my eyes.

(Image credit: Future)Bountiful battery life

The advertised battery life of the JBL Clip 5 is a satisfying 12 hours, and it lasted just under eleven and a half hours when I played music non-stop at 50 percent volume, which was good going considering how loud it sounds.

In reality, though, as I usually have the volume set to around 30 percent and have been happy leaving it on the default EQ most of the time, I’ve found the battery lasting far longer than this. So if you prefer a relaxed listen, and you’re not going to be getting the JBL Clip 5 blasting out beats on a daily basis, you’ll likely find that you won’t be needing to charge it all that often, either.

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• SME leaders are reporting increased stress and mental health concerns
• Higher workloads, tech stresses, and a lack of downtime are all contributing
• Tech worries like downtime and data breaches are concerning leaders

British SME leaders are increasingly stressed and struggling with mental health concerns thanks to increased workloads, hours, and tasks, research from Virgin Media 02 reveals. A shocking three quarters (76%) admit that shifting business demands are impacting their mental health.

For most of us, holidays offer a welcome break, chance to relax, and just an opportunity to switch off from work-related craziness. For SME leaders though, many don’t get the chance, with 28% saying they cannot afford to take the time off.

Leaders can expect sleepless nights too, with 33% losing sleep at night over tech worries specifically, as technology-related stresses correlate directly to wellbeing for 89% of respondents.

‘Too many hats’

Pretty much anyone will tell you that tech can sometimes be troubling, and over half (53%) of SME directors have dealt with tech issues causing lost time, revenue impacts, or significant stress in the last month alone.

Unsurprisingly, cybersecurity threats as well as technical faults and data breaches are cited as stressors for 79% of respondents - with tech downtime costing 37% of leaders money their business can’t afford, and 31% suffering productivity loss as a result.

SME directors are spending an average of 10 hours per week on tasks that are outside of their core expertise, and 54% have to spend more time on unfamiliar tasks than those they’re trained for, adding enormous pressure.

The report outlines that SME leaders are frequently de-facto appointed as the go-to person for problems that they ‘don’t really know how to solve’ (59%), and many are unable to ‘switch off,’ with 96% reporting checking emails or solving business issues outside of work hours.

“The pressures on the shoulders of the SME community are enormous,” says Ross Pearson, Head of Small Enterprise at Virgin Media O2 Business.

“Especially as many make difficult business decisions and are often stretched across many different areas. SME leaders have always been known for ‘wearing multiple hats’, but in today’s business landscape, the term has a new meaning. The latest data from Virgin Media O2 Business reveals the toll of added responsibilities, with action needed to support leader wellbeing and mental health.”

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