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Star Wars: Galactic Racer delivers high-speed, roguelike thrills
gaming8 days ago

Star Wars: Galactic Racer delivers high-speed, roguelike thrills

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, launching October 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox, is a high-speed racing game that blends arcade mechanics with a roguelike structure. Developed by Fuse Games, the title features a campaign where players pilot various vehicles, including iconic podracers, across multiple planets. Critics praise the game's intense speed, authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and technical performance, though some note that on-foot segments are repetitive and the campaign can be frustrating due to its difficulty.

via The Verge|
#gaming#racing#review
Flanagan's 'Carrie' Trades Horror for Teen Drama in Modern Amazon Adaptation
tv9 days ago

Flanagan's 'Carrie' Trades Horror for Teen Drama in Modern Amazon Adaptation

Mike Flanagan’s eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King’s 'Carrie' premieres on Amazon Prime Video on October 7, 2026. The series modernizes the 1974 novel by focusing on cyberbullying and social media, but critics argue it sacrifices horror tension for empathetic teen drama. While performances by Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan are praised, the show is criticized for being too gentle and preachy, failing to deliver the visceral terror of the original story.

via indiewire.com|
#amazon-prime-video#carrie#mike-flanagan
Technics EAH-A1000 Launches with Magnetic Fluid Drivers and Premium Comfort
technology11 days ago

Technics EAH-A1000 Launches with Magnetic Fluid Drivers and Premium Comfort

Technics has launched the EAH-A1000, its new flagship wireless over-ear headphones, priced at $449.99. The headphones feature 40mm magnetic fluid drivers designed to reduce distortion, alongside Symmetrical Surround Technology for improved dynamics. What Hi-Fi? praises the comfortable design and battery life but notes the sound is slightly polite compared to rivals. Engadget highlights the new driver technology, while Popular Science details the engineering challenges behind the carbon fiber diaphragm and physical controls.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#audio#headphones#panasonic
DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' blends Filipino folklore with a chaotic Hangover-style quest
film15 days ago

DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' blends Filipino folklore with a chaotic Hangover-style quest

Forgotten Island, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, is a 101-minute animated adventure released on September 25, 2026. It follows two best friends, Jo and Raissa, who are transported to a mythical island called Nakali after a portal opens during a tense final night together. The film features a 'Hangover'-style amnesia plot where the characters must retrace their steps to find a way home. Critics praise its vibrant animation and voice cast, including H.E.R. and Dave Franco, but criticize it for being overstuffed with subplots and lacking emotional depth.

via A.V. Club|
#animation#dreamworks#filipino-culture
Silent Hill: Townfall Redefines Fear with a First-Person Twist and CRTV Gadget
gaming18 days ago

Silent Hill: Townfall Redefines Fear with a First-Person Twist and CRTV Gadget

Silent Hill: Townfall is a PS5 survival horror from Screen Burn Interactive that leans into a first-person perspective and uses a handheld CRTV to reveal enemies and guide exploration; following Simon Ordell in the fog-shrouded town of St. Amelia (with a playable Zoe segment), the 15-hour campaign gradually introduces mechanics and ramps up tension, blending authentic Silent Hill vibes with influences from Alien: Isolation and Resident Evil, though a handful of late-game puzzles and some labyrinthine areas can be confusing.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#gaming#konami-originals#ps5
Austin Mann Dives Into the iPhone 18 Pro’s Camera Upgrades
technology23 days ago

Austin Mann Dives Into the iPhone 18 Pro’s Camera Upgrades

Renowned photographer Austin Mann provides an in-depth look at the iPhone 18 Pro camera upgrades, highlighting the variable aperture, exclusive Pro controls including manual focus, and film-like Photographic Styles. He advises keeping aperture on Auto for most scenes, explains how manual focus with targeted exposure can yield creative control, and offers tips to achieve a film-like look by shooting with HEIF and adjusting HDR. The article includes sample photos and links to Mann’s full review and video.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#camera#iphone
Hope Harbor: A Wild, Messy Monster Movie That Actually Delivers
culture29 days ago

Hope Harbor: A Wild, Messy Monster Movie That Actually Delivers

Slate’s Nadira Goffe praises Na Hong-jin’s Hope as a wildly entertaining, if uneven, sci-fi horror that blends elevated humor with garish CGI. The plot follows police chief Bum-seok and a rookie deputy in a besieged South Korean town as they chase a mysterious monster; the opening hour offers pulse-pounding, funny chase sequences amid a warlike town, while the film’s tonal swings and creature effects provoke both delight and disbelief, a combination that could cement it as a future cult classic despite its flaws.

via Slate|
#culture#horror#movies
Apple Dives Into Foldables With the iPhone Duo
technology1 month ago

Apple Dives Into Foldables With the iPhone Duo

Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, a passport-sized device with a 5.4-inch outer screen and 7.6-inch inner display, built from titanium and glass with a 180-degree hinge and IP68 rating; DuoOS brings iPad-like multitasking and new developer APIs. Pricing starts at $1,999 (256GB) and climbs to $3,199 (2TB), with preorders opening Oct 16 and sales on Oct 23; early hands-on impressions praise the hardware and hinge smoothness but acknowledge a learning curve and trade-offs in battery life and cameras, with a full verdict pending full testing against rivals like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

via PCMag|
#apple#foldable#iphone-duo
Dragon Ball Trailer Sparks a Wide Roundup of Anime News and Adaptations
animenews1 month ago

Dragon Ball Trailer Sparks a Wide Roundup of Anime News and Adaptations

A roundup of recent anime and manga news and reviews, highlighting the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus trailer for October 11, a future Amazon Prime live-action adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries (2028), a Nippon Sangoku sequel, notable tributes and industry updates—including Yūji Yanase's passing—and various convention coverage and new releases.

via Anime News Network|
#anime#animenews#live-action
Dark Matter Season 2 Flounders as Apple TV+ Pushes Bigger Sci‑Fi Ambition
television1 month ago

Dark Matter Season 2 Flounders as Apple TV+ Pushes Bigger Sci‑Fi Ambition

IndieWire’s review argues that Dark Matter Season 2 on Apple TV+ is a disorganized, often joyless sequel that relies on rehashed dilemmas, multiple versions of characters, and a broad ethical question about invention, without a cohesive thesis or satisfying payoff. Its pacing and structure are muddled, production delays loom large, and the season feels more like a flawed long movie than a strong continuation—highlighting Apple’s appetite for ambitious sci‑fi while underscoring how the show’s flaws undermine its entertainment value.

via IndieWire|
#apple-tv#dark-matter#review