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• Vietnam sets Guinness world record with 10,518 drones in stunning synchronized display
• Chinese firm DAMODA supplied the tech for Vietnam Liberation Day celebration
• April 28 rehearsal certified as record despite later event cancellations

Vietnam has set a new Guinness World Record with a drone light show involving 10,518 synchronized drones.

The display, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28, 2025, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

The certified record, officially recognized by Guinness as the “largest drone light show by number of drones flying simultaneously.” appears to have come from a rehearsal ahead of an official public event planned for April 30, which was later cancelled.

Celebrating Vietnam’s history

AV Magazine reports Reddit users speculated that the cancellation followed public criticism over advertising placements by digital payments firm VNPay during a national holiday.

According to reports, removing the ads may have caused issues with the drone choreography, resulting in collisions and the eventual cancellation of another scheduled show on May 1.

espite the setback, the April 28 rehearsal included detailed formations celebrating Vietnam’s history and development. The drones formed a number of images such as national emblems, historical scenes, and city skylines.

The drone performance was powered by DAMODA - a Chinese company that has become known globally for its large-scale aerial displays - and designed in close conjunction with the show's Vietnamese organizers.

This isn't DAMODA's first Guinness World Record. It previously set a 10,000-drone record at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2024 and has supplied drone systems for a number of other major events, including Expo 2020 Dubai.

DAMODA said its drones performed reliably during the performance, despite heat and signal interference, and the company claims over 10,000 performances to date with no accidents and a 99.999% reliability rate.

You can watch highlights from the drone light show below.

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• A new Nothing Phone 3 leak has emerged
• It points to a well-specced flagship phone
• The handset could launch in July

We're expecting the Nothing Phone 3 to break cover sometime in the next couple of months, and now some major specs have just leaked, giving us a better idea of what to expect from the handset's chipset, camera setup, and battery.

According to Smartprix, the phone is going to come with a "flagship Snapdragon chipset" from Qualcomm, though it doesn't say which specific chipset. It could be the Snapdragon 8 Elite, or the more recently announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.

As for the camera system, it sounds like we're getting a "significantly reworked camera system" with a triple-lens module around the back of the phone. It'll have a "large primary sensor" and a periscope telephoto lens that's potentially even bigger.

Lastly, the battery capacity will "possibly" exceed the 5,000 mAh mark according to Smartprix's sources. The Nothing Phone 2, which made its debut back in July 2023, came with a 4,700 mAh-capacity battery packed inside.

A "premium" handset

We've already seen the Nothing Phone 3a this year (Image credit: Blue Pixl Media)

Only a few days ago, we got an official video from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, telling us that the upcoming flagship phone would have "premium materials, major performance upgrades, and software that really levels things up".

Remember that the phone was delayed from 2024 so that Nothing could get the software right. We're expecting a lot of AI assistance to be involved, and it looks set to rival offerings such as Galaxy AI and Apple Intelligence from its competitors.

We haven't heard too much in the way of leaks, rumors, or official announcements around the Nothing Phone 3 yet, other than it's on the way. Given the specs mentioned in this leak, it looks likely to be one of the best Android phones of the year.

Nothing has already launched two phones this year of course, the Nothing Phone 3a and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro mid-rangers. As soon as the next handset from the company is made official, we'll let you know.

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Back in April, De'Longhi launched a new smart bean-to-cup espresso machine that can learn your drink preferences throughout the day: the De'Longhi Primadonna Aromatic . I've been using it for about a week now, and it basically feels like a super-attentive barista who remembers your order every day and whips it up with a smile – and who happens to live in your kitchen.

At first glance, the Primadonna Aromatic looks very similar to the excellent De'Longhi Eletta Explore. The most obvious difference is the extra-large touchscreen, which lets you flick through a vast menu of hot and cold drinks and provides super-simple instructions to help you set up your new machine and make your first espresso.

In fact, the screen is so crisp and clear that De'Longhi has been able to replace the usual dry step-by-step lessons with a slick little video that demonstrates how easy it is to select and make your chosen drink. And that's just the start…

User profiles are a central part of the experience, not just an add-on, and the machine will address you by name throughout (Image credit: Future)

The whole package is very beginner-friendly, and doesn't assume any prior knowledge of coffee-making terminology. Things as simple as referring to the hopper as a 'bean container' are a thoughtful touch, and the tone of the interface is refreshingly conversational.

For example, rather than just displaying the word 'heating' when switched on (or rumbling away without telling you what's happening at all), the Primadonna Aromatic cheerily tells you “I’ll use some hot water to heat everything up” (it communicates via on-screen text; sadly one of the few things this machine can't do is talk). Instead of telling you to attach the milk container before making a cappuccino, it asks you nicely.

De'Longhi's handy Bean Adapt system, which adjusts brew settings to suit your chosen beans, is present and accessible with a quick button tap, but using it is entirely optional, and the machine doesn't risk overwhelming new users by introducing it first thing. If you just want to get on with making an espresso as quickly as possible, just flick through the menu, choose a drink, and away you go.

Morning! The usual?

This virtual barista even knows your name. Most of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines let you make user profiles, and store favorites for each person in your household, but it's usually a rather impersonal process, and is sometimes buried in a list of menus.

Not so with the Primadonna Aromatic. During setup the machine will ask how many people will be using it, then create profiles for each one automatically. You can pick an avatar for each one and enter a name, but there's nothing more complicated than that.

What's particularly nice is that the profile information you enter isn't just used to differentiate between user profiles. The machine will also refer to you by name. There's something nice about turning on the Primadonna Aromatic to see a friendly 'Hello Cat' in the morning. The only thing it won't do is write it on your cup.

Even before I delved into De'Longhi's Bean Adapt settings, the Primadonna Aromatic produced nicely balanced, well-extracted espresso (Image credit: Future)

I've yet to test all of the machine's settings (the menu has over 30 hot and cold options) but my first impressions of the coffee are very positive too. Even without delving into the Bean Adapt settings, the default brewing options produced a well-balanced espresso that poured in around 35 seconds (ideal for a double shot).

I've been impressed by both the hot and cold foamed milk, too. There are two carafes (understandable since cold foam doesn't use steam), which you can keep in the fridge until you need them. Each one has three texture settings, and the machine will tell you which to select when you pick a drink from the menu.

The Primadonna Aromatic can foam hot and cold milk, with three different textures for each (Image credit: Future)

The thick foam setting creates froth ideal for a cappuccino or cortado, while the middle option makes a creamier texture for lattes and macchiatos (my personal favorite).

You can use any type of milk for hot drinks, but De'Longhi recommends that you only use skimmed dairy or plant milk for cold foam. I've made several iced drinks using oat milk, and the results have been excellent; the froth is creamy and sits nicely on top of the drink without dissolving.

The only drawback I can see so far is the price. At £1,549.99 (about $2,000 / AU$3,200) this is pricier than most of the machines in our roundup of the best coffee makers, but so far it's working hard to justify the expense.

I'll continue to test the Primadonna Aromatic for a few more weeks, and I'll bring you a full review very soon.

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Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #440).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Riding the wind

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• STING
• HAIL
• DUET
• MILE
• TALL
• BLOG

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #3 - spangram letters How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 8 letters

NYT Strands today (game #441) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 4th row

Last side: right, 4th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #441) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #441, are…

• HELM
• MAST
• RIGGING
• KEEL
• TILLER
• HULL
• RUDDER
• STERN
• SPANGRAM: SAILBOAT

• My rating: Easy
• My score: 1 hint

Top marks, NYT, for giving us a Strands spangram that looks like a bright yellow SAILBOAT against a clear blue sky. Well, it does if you squint a bit.

Although today’s edition was, indeed, plain sailing, once I’d gotten going, it took me a while to find my sea legs.

I’d found six unrelated words without a clue what today’s theme meant, so I opted for a hint word. HELM left me in little doubt, so I went about exhausting every boaty word I could think of.

Sailing is another one of those hobbies I like the sound of, but the reality is very different. For starters, it’s way above my pay grade – and then there’s my chronic motion sickness, which probably wouldn’t go down well with the salty sea dogs down at the boatyard. I’ll stick to laptops and word searches.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Saturday, May 17, game #441)

• LYNX
• WINGS
• STORM
• LIBERTY
• DREAM
• FEVER
• MERCURY
• SPANGRAM: BASKETBALL

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #1209).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0.

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #3 - uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1210 - hint #4 - starting letters (1) Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1210) - hint #5 - starting letters (2) What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• Q

• R

• P

• D

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1210) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1210, are…

• QUACK
• ROACH
• PURGE
• DOWNY

I was anticipating a third animal plural today after the word GEESE appeared yesterday and SHEEP the day before, but instead we got an animal sound.

QUACK, of course, has several meanings – so we could be thinking about someone falsely claiming to have medical skills, rather than a duck.

Despite the rare letter, getting QUACK was quite straightforward if you had already solved ROACH with its AC combination, and even easier if you’d also correctly guessed PURGE.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1210) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1210, are…

• SHINY
• TRAMP
• BLISS
• KEBAB

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESE
• Quordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAK
• Quordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKE
• Quordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKER
• Quordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARN
• Quordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READY
• Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE
• Quordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATIN
• Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAIN
• Quordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITE
• Quordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE
• Quordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCH
• Quordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, QUEUE
• Quordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNY
• Quordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDO
• Quordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELT
• Quordle #1193, Thursday, 1 May: IDIOM, EXILE, SPOOF, DRAPE
• Quordle #1192, Wednesday, 30 April: BATON, TORSO, ANNEX, DROWN
• Quordle #1191, Tuesday, 29 April: HOVER, HENCE, OCTAL, COPSE
• Quordle #1190, Monday, 28 April: JAUNT, ALLOW, FRUIT, BURNT

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #706).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #707) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• ALMOST
• ATHLETIC
• OPEN
• CLOSE
• WARM
• FLEXIBLE
• EXCELLENT
• EXERCISE
• AREA
• DRILL
• ONE
• GAME
• EASY
• ASSIGNMENT
• NOT QUITE
• LESSON

NYT Connections today (game #707) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Testing times 
• GREEN:Hide and seek
• BLUE: Relaxed and not easily upset
• PURPLE: First letter of the alphabet

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #707) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: TASKS FOR A STUDENT 
• GREEN: ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME 
• BLUE: UP FOR ANYTHING 
• PURPLE: WHAT "A" MIGHT MEAN 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #707) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Connections, game #707, are…

• YELLOW: TASKS FOR A STUDENT ASSIGNMENT, DRILL, EXERCISE, LESSON
• GREEN: ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME ALMOST, CLOSE, NOT QUITE, WARM
• BLUE: UP FOR ANYTHING EASY, FLEXIBLE, GAME, OPEN
• PURPLE: WHAT "A" MIGHT MEAN AREA, ATHLETIC, EXCELLENT, ONE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

A rare day for me without mysteries, getting things right by getting them wrong (as in, right words no idea why) or nit picking over annoyingly named categories.

My only doubt was with TASKS FOR A STUDENT, which I momentarily thought were about physical training and included GAME instead of ASSIGNMENT. 

Meanwhile, I would have guessed ALMOST, CLOSE, NOT QUITE and WARM were describing being near to something, rather than ENCOURAGING RESPONSES IN A GUESSING GAME, having forgotten all about the childhood games to which they applied.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Saturday, May 17, game #706)

• YELLOW: MEMBER OF A KINGDOM IN TAXONOMY ANIMAL, BACTERIA, FUNGUS, PLANT
• GREEN: GRADUATED INSTRUMENTS BEAKER, PROTRACTOR, RULER, SYRINGE
• BLUE: KINDS OF PENGUINS CHINSTRAP, EMPEROR, KING, MACARONI
• PURPLE: "E" THINGS COMMERCE, MAIL, SCOOTER, SIGNATURE

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Ironheart: key information

- Will make its Disney+ debut in late June with a three-episode premiere
- First trailer unveiled in mid-May
- Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams/Ironheart
- Numerous supporting cast members confirmed
- Story synopsis revealed
- No word on whether a second season will be made

Ironheart is finally ready to see the light of day. Over four years after it was first announced by Marvel President Kevin Feige, the Dominique Thorne-fronted TV series will land on Disney+ on June 24.

With the live-action show's first trailer being released on May 14 and its actual release being only a month away, there's no better time than now to learn more about Ironheart. With that in mind, I've compiled this handy guide to bring you more information (and the odd rumor) on the small screen project.

Below, you'll learn more about its confirmed cast, story specifics, and wider ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), among other notable tidbits. Spoilers follow for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the Marvel film in which the titular character made her debut.

Ironheart release date

Marvel Television's all-new series #Ironheart launches with a 3-episode premiere June 24 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET, only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ZGRhMf33fFMay 14, 2025

As I mentioned, Ironheart will take flight on Tuesday, June 24 in the US, and Wednesday, June 25 in the UK and Australia (NB: it'll launch in other world regions on these dates). It'll launch with a three-episode premiere, too.

Ironheart's release has been a long time coming. Initially conceived as a movie, the Marvel Phase 5 project was reworked into a TV show in December 2020 – a developmental shift that came almost two years after its original announcement.

Despite making her debut in Wakanda Forever in late 2022, Ironheart's standalone MCU adventure has been trapped in development hell ever since. There's little to no public information on why it's taken so long for this project to get off the ground. But, with Disney confirming Ironheart would be among its 2025 TV line-up last October, the countdown is on to its long-awaited debut.

Ironheart trailer

Ironheart's official trailer made its worldwide debut on May 14. And, while it looks and sounds like a fun ride, Ironheart's rumored episodic release format has got me worried about how good it'll actually be.

Fans had expected it to be released a day earlier during Disney's Upfront 2025 presentation. Instead, Marvel opted to build excitement for the trailer's arrival by releasing a behind-the-scenes (BTS) featurette containing lots of new footage for viewers to pore over.

Before the trailer's long-overdue unveiling and the BTS featurette's release, Marvel revealed Ironheart's first official footage as part of a Disney+ sizzle reel teaser celebrating its 85th birthday last August. The brief clips showed Williams flying through the streets of Chicago in her new super-suit, but that's all we were treated to until this wave of new footage hit the internet one month before the show's debut.

Ironheart confirmed cast

Who's joining Dominique Thorne (pictured) in Ironheart? (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Possible spoilers follow for Ironheart.

Here are the actors you'll see, plus the characters they'll play, in Ironheart:

• Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart
• Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins/The Hood
• Lyric Ross as Natalie Washington
• Alden Ehrenreich as Joe McGillicuddy
• Regan Aliyah as Ronnie Williams
• Manny Montana as Cousin John
• Matthew Elam as Vaxier Washington
• Jon Rash as the Dean of MIT
• Anji White as TBC

Thorne, who portrayed Williams in Wakanda Forever, returns to play the same character in her standalone program. For those who need a refresher: Williams is an MIT student with a genius intellect who builds a super-suit not unlike the one Tony Stark invented.

In Wakanda Forever, Williams' first attempt to build said suit is still in early development. And, while she's gifted a souped-up version of her design by Shuri in that film's final act, Williams is told to leave it in Wakanda at Shuri's request. In short, she'll need to continue working on her own suit in her self-titled show.

Meanwhile, Ramos (In the Heights, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) will portray Ironheart's Big Bad in The Hood. In Marvel literature, he's a Chicago-based individual who wears a mystical hood that grants him the ability to use dark magic. In the MCU, he's initially billed as an ally of Thorne's Williams, with Robbins' street gang-turned-activists – the Young Lords – offering to help Williams create her suit of armor. Based on the trailer, though, the pair will be at odds with each other soon enough.

Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, is expected to be the series' main antagonist (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

That leading duo is joined by other familiar faces and newcomers.

Ross (This is Us) is attached to play Natalie Washington, Riri's MIT roommate, while Star Wars alumnus Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) is set to play Joe McGilllicuddy, who's reportedly another of Riri's friends and, according to some rumors circulating online, the son of Iron Man villain Obadiah Stane.

Rounding out the confirmed cast are White (Fargo, Chicago PD) is as Riri's mom, Montana (Good Girls) as Cousin John, Elam (The Many Saints of Newark) as Xavier Washington, Rash (Harley Quinn, Captain America: Civil War) as the Dean of MIT, and Aliyah (XO, Kitty) in an undisclosed role.

Additionally, Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly been cast as the Marvel demon lord called Mephisto. Given The Hood will dabble in the dark side of the Mystic Arts, this isn't as big a stretch as it sounds.

If true, it'll mean Ironheart will include a previously rumored WandaVision villain. Indeed, MCU fans were convinced that Mephisto was the primary villain of that Elizabeth Olsen-starring TV show for much of its run. Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness was eventually revealed to be WandaVision's antagonist.

Ironheart plot synopsis and rumors

Will Ironheart prove to be a truck-flipping good time? (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Potential spoilers follow for Ironheart.

Here's Ironheart's official plot brief: "Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Television’s Ironheart pits technology against magic when Riri Williams – a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world – returns to her hometown of Chicago.

"Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins, aka The Hood."

This kind of synopsis is par for the course for Marvel projects, but Ironheart's cast and crew have given us some other hints about the character's standalone MCU story.

Williams will be hard at work trying to build her own technologically advanced armor at MIT (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

One of the most pertinent things to bear in mind is that Ironheart isn't replacing Tony Stark as the MCU's new Iron Man-esque hero. Long-time Marvel fans will know that the pair had a mentor-mentee relationship in the comics, which is something executive producer Ryan Coogler touches on in the BTS featurette that you can watch in this article's trailer section.

However, discussing the series in the same video, Marvel's Head of Television Brad Winderbaum said of the MCU's take on Williams/Ironheart: "The story of Ironheart is not one about the mantle of Iron Man getting passed. If anything, it's the opposite."

"It's about her proving herself and shaping her own legacy," Zoie Nagelhout, another of the show's executive producers, added. In short, this is a tale about Williams and finding her own path without outside intervention.

Williams has been inspired by Tony Stark to invent her own super-powered suit (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+)

Well, from Stark (or, rather, his posthumous hologram because, well, he died in Avengers: Endgame) anyway.

At first, The Hood and his gang of misfits seemingly want to help Williams achieve her ambitions of creating a suit that can rival Iron Man's. However, while the trailer and BTS featurette confirm Williams will succeed in this endeavor, it's unclear how much of a role The Hood and company will play in its development.

What is clear is how much time has passed since Wakanda Forever's ending and the start of this program. Per Ironheart's BTS video, head writer Chinaka Hodge revealed it takes place "in the days after" Black Panther 2. So, while many other Marvel films and TV shows are set in the MCU's "present" (i.e. around 2026/2027), this series is apparently taking a step back into the MCU's past and is actually set in mid-2025.

Thorne's Williams made her MCU debut in 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

But I digress. If you haven't picked up on it by now, Ironheart's story will be as much of a battle between two very different forms of creation: science (or, to be more specific, technology) and magic.

That's a given when you consider Williams and The Hood occupy the roles of each field's creator-in-chief in this series. However, as Kevin Feige pointed out at D23 Expo 2022 (per The Direct), this is the first time that these opposing forces will clash in an MCU production.

"[The Hood], from the comics, he deals in the dark arts," Feige said. "He deals in magic. Riri is a technologist. We've had technological heroes and villains. We've had supernatural people dealing with magic. We've never had the two at the same time, so seeing Riri go up against [The Hood] in a way that is very unique is what I think I'm most excited for."

Here's hoping there's more than an air of creativity when these characters collide physically, then, and we're not treated (if that's the right word to use) to more bland, VFX-infused battles where the hero's skillset mirrors that of the villain's.

What Marvel movies and shows do I need to watch before Ironheart?

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the only Marvel production you need to stream before Ironheart (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

There's only one Marvel production you need to watch on Disney+, aka one of the world's best streaming services, before Ironheart is released. If you've read through this guide so far, you'll know that Black Panther 2, i.e. one of the best Marvel movies of recent years, is all you need to stream to catch up on Williams' story.

She's also appeared in season 3 of the animated MCU TV show What If...? but because it has no bearing on Ironheart's journey in the MCU, it isn't necessary to watch the episode she appears in.

Not signed up to Disney+ yet, but want to know how much it costs? Read our Disney+ price guide.

How will Ironheart impact the MCU?

Will Dominique Thorne join Robert Downey Jr (pictured) on the cast list for Avengers: Doomsday? (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

The short answer is: I don't know. Ironheart could've become a fundamental part of the MCU if her solo series had released sooner – in fact, given her comparisons to a certain Tony Stark and his superhero alter-ego in Iron Man, Thorne's Williams could've been his natural MCU successor.

With Disney shaking things up at Marvel Studios since Ironheart was greenlit and the latter failing to capitalize on her potential popularity post-Wakanda Forever, though, the character's MCU fate is yet to be determined.

If Ironheart is a hit, it's possible that she'll be a late addition to the cast of Avengers: Doomsday and/or Avengers: Secret Wars. However, should the series struggle to leave an impression, Williams could find herself relegated to the side lines.

Land somewhere in-between the two and, given her relative age, she may join the ranks of the MCU's long-rumored Young Avengers (or Champions, whatever they'll be called...) production. Until her show ends, then, we're none the wiser about what impact Ironheart will have on Marvel's cinematic juggernaut.

For more MCU-based coverage, read my guides on how to watch the Marvel movies in order, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Daredevil: Born Again season 2.

• The iPhone 17 Air is tipped to be just 5.5 mm thick
• A weight of 143 grams has also been rumored
• The battery capacity is predicted to be 2,800 mAh

It's the year of the ultra-thin phone, and after the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this week, we now have some rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Air that Apple is expected to be unveiling in September.

According to well-known tipster Yeux1122 (via @Jukanlosreve), the iPhone 17 Air is going to be a mere 5.5 mm front to back – that beats the 5.8 mm thickness of the Galaxy S25 Edge by a narrow margin.

The other details revealed here are that it's going to come with a 2,800 mAh battery (compared to 3,900 mAh for the Galaxy S25 Edge) and weighs around 145 grams (compared to 163 grams for the Samsung model).

Considering the iPhone 16 comes with a 3,561 mAh battery packed inside, that raises some questions about just how long the iPhone 17 Air is going to last between charges – and whether you'll be able to make it through the day without plugging it in.

Battery capacities and cases

iPhone 17 Air rumor:5.5mm thickness145g weight2800mAh battery???However, there's a possibility that a high-density battery will be used despite the 2800mAh capacity. pic.twitter.com/G8r9QayG7oMay 17, 2025

Let's hope Apple's engineers are able to find a way to get as much juice as possible from this smaller battery and super-thin frame. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is usually reliable when it comes to Apple rumors, says the iPhone 17 Air battery life is going to be on a par with current iPhones.

We've also heard that Apple is going to introduce new high-density battery technology with this model, meaning more battery life from less capacity. Apparently the same tech is set for the upcoming foldable iPhone as well.

Also of note: one source says Apple is going to bring back its official iPhone battery case this year, in order to make up for battery shortcomings with the iPhone 17 Air. You might want to factor that into your budget if you're thinking of picking one up.

While nothing is confirmed yet, the iPhone 17 Air is widely expected to be replacing the iPhone 16 Plus in the current lineup. There has also been a lot of talk about a significant redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, so there's a lot to look forward to in September.

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• Netflix has announced that AI-generated mid-roll ads are coming in 2026
• YouTube this week also revealed its new Gemini-powered ad tech
• Both have also tested 'pause ads' that appear when you pause a video

It already felt like the golden age of streaming was well behind us, but Netflix and YouTube have just confirmed it with new kinds of AI-powered ads that will seriously test your patience in the near future.

Netflix was the first to talk glowingly about its ad tech this week – during its Upfront showcase, the streaming giant said it will be launching AI-generated, interactive mid-roll ads, alongside pause ads, in 2026.

What does 'AI-generated' mean? Unfortunately, it's as bad as you feared. Netflix explained during Upfront that these new types of ads will use "generative AI to instantly marry advertisers’ ads with the worlds of our shows".

In other words, mid-roll ads will soon harmoniously blend in with the show you're watching, bathing your eyeballs with subtle messaging.

Wait, these don't sound like fun follow-ups to The Four Seasons (Image credit: Netflix)

Netflix is supremely confident that its ad-supported tier subscribers will stomach these new commercials because, according to Amy Reinhard (its President of advertising), "members pay as much attention to mid-roll ads as they do to the shows and movies themselves". Perhaps subscribers hurling remotes at their TV also counts toward 'engagement'.

Unfortunately, turning up the ad dial makes sense for Netflix's bottom line – its ad-supported tier recently hit 94 million monthly users, which is more than twice the number from the same time last year. And Netflix is far from the only streaming service dabbling with the dark arts of new, AI-powered ad techniques.

The decisive moment

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During its Brandcast event this week (via 9to5Google), YouTube also revealed an ad technique with a different twist – one that uses Gemini to work out how to place ads in the most important parts of the video you're watching.

YouTube calls this 'Peak Points', because it uses AI to work out the most meaningful, or "peak", moments to yank you away from an important moment and dunk your head into an ad message.

In the example that YouTube shared, the ad was actually served just after the 'targeted moment' (a marriage proposal) rather than during it, but it still looks like a pretty cynical way to hit you with advertising right when your emotional guard is down.

YouTube didn't say exactly when this new 'feature' will be rolling out. But it seems likely to arrive before Netflix's interactive mid-rolls and pause ads. Talking of pause ads, that's another trick that YouTube has already tested in its bid to break your resolve and push you to YouTube Premium (or, in many cases, uBlock Origin).

Analysis: The streaming giants remove their masks

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There was an age when Netflix was the scrappy, ad-free upstart that we all flocked to from cable and its endless commercials, but those days are long gone.

In fact, if you're already tiring of insidious ad creep, there were some chilling remarks from Amy Reinhard (Netflix's President of advertising) at Upfront. "If you take away anything from today, I hope it’s this: the foundation of our ads business is in place," she said during Upfront. "And going forward, the pace of progress is going to be even faster".

Pass me some smart glasses with AI-powered ad blockers, then, because this doesn't sound like a fun ride. I have no issue with ads at all – it'd be hypocritical to say otherwise, writing for a website that's partly supported by them – but making them a central part of a paid service seems a bit greedy, and I worry about the melding of AI-powered ads with entertainment.

As TechRadar contributor Carrie Marshall also recently argued, Prime Video's 'Shop the Show' feature – which lets you instantly buy products featured in its shows – represents a troubling trend that's only going to get worse as we head into 2026. Prime Video is, like Netflix, very much an ad company in disguise.

With AI unlocking new opportunities, the temptation to saturate shows with marketing opportunities is going to be stronger than ever, and we may increasingly feel like Truman Burbank in The Truman Show, wondering why we have the sudden urge to go and buy a Chef's Pal. I just hope escaping these next-gen ads doesn't exclusively become the preserve of the wealthy who can afford to shell out for 14 different ad-free monthly subscriptions.

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Pride and Prejudice TV show: key information

- Six-part series coming to Netflix
- Written by author Dolly Alderton
- Will be a "period-faithful" adaptation
- Production will commence in the UK later this year
- No official release date yet
- Three cast members announced, including Olivia Colman

A Pride and Prejudice TV show is on its way to Netflix and production is scheduled to begin in the UK later this year. Another adaptation of the iconic novel by Jane Austen is a more-than-pleasing revelation. For me, Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy was (and probably still is) my Roman Empire. And now it's time for someone new to step into the role and win over the hearts of many.

Directed by Heartstopper's Euros Lyn and written by Dolly Alderton, no doubt the romantic drama will be making a bid to become one of the best Netflix shows. But there's a lot to live up to. Fortunately, as one of the best streaming services it feels in safe hands. As we await the show's arrival, here's everything we know about the Pride and Prejudice TV show from release date, to cast, to plot and more.

Pride and Prejudice TV show: is there a release date?

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The Pride and Prejudice TV show does not have a release date yet. In fact, we imagine it won't have one for a while, given that the show was only announced on April 10.

But, it has been at least been revealed that the Pride and Prejudice TV show will start production in the UK this year (as per Tudum).

In an Instagram post, featured above, influencer Jack Ben Edwards can be seen reading a copy of the book by Jane Austen whilst on the phone reciting information about the new TV show adaptation for Netflix, which we'll jump into more below.

Pride and Prejudice TV show: has a trailer been released?

Considering the cast and crew are yet to start filming the Pride and Prejudice TV show, we don't have an official trailer to share just yet.

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While news is fairly thin on the ground for when we can expect the Pride and Prejudice TV show, what we do have is three very important casting announcements:

• Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet
• Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy
• Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet

Of course, the roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are the most important casting choices of this entire adaptation.

And speaking to Tudum about taking on the iconic titular role, Emma Corrin said: "Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly's phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor. I can't wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again."

Pride and Prejudice TV show: story synopsis and rumors

A tale of romance that's stood the test of time (Image credit: Netflix)

Full spoilers for Pride and Prejudice to follow.

Pride and Prejudice was first published in 1813 and is one of the most iconic novels from author, Jane Austen. Unsurprisingly, it's had its fair share of adaptations across film, TV and theatre in the last 200 years with actors like Keira Knightley and Jennifer Ehle playing the Elizabeth Bennet's to Matthew Macfadyen and Colin Firth's Mr. Darcy.

And it's also one of the most iconic love stories in the history of fiction. So, if you don't know the plot already, then you're in for a real treat. We won't ruin it here though aside from saying that it follows the complicated and bewildering relationship between Elizabeth, the daughter of a country gentleman, and the rich and complex Mr. Darcy, a rich estate owner.

Fortunately, for fans of the timeless tale, this six-part limited series for Netflix will be a classic retelling rather than a modernisation.

Speaking to Tudum, Alderton expanded on the news that her adaptation will hew closely to the original text: "Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story and I feel very lucky I get to be a part of it."

Adding: "Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy – it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life.

"The book is a gift to adapt – packed with drama and depth as well as comedy and charm. In it lies the opportunity to examine the complexities of love, family, friendship and society, while aspiring to Austen's delightfully observational voice."

Describe as a "period-faithful" adaptation, if like Mary Bennet you find yourself saying: "I should infinitely enjoy a book" then Netflix are set to turn your head from the pages and up to the small screen.

Will there be more seasons of Pride and Prejudice?

The Pride and Prejudice TV show is a limited series (Image credit: BBC)

The Pride and Prejudice TV show has been described as a "limited series", which generally means that it will encapsulate the story into the six episodes it has been announced will be released on Netflix. As such, as can't imagine there will be more seasons of the show past this point.

For more Netflix-based coverage, read our guides on 3 Body Problem season 2, Stranger Things season 5, Arcane season 2, and One Piece season 2.

Google I/O is starting next week to usher in a new era of Android (get ready for some major AI, XR, and Android 16 news), but before then, we still have plenty of tech news stories to cover from the past seven days.

Samsung launched an ultra-thin phone, DJI gave us a best-in-class drone, and the boombox returned. To catch up on all that and more, scroll down to see the week's seven biggest tech stories.

Once you're all caught up, be sure to check out our picks for the seven new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend (May 16).

We touched the Galaxy’s Edge

After months of teasers, we finally went hands-on with the Galaxy S25 Edge, and as our hands-on review calls it, the Samsung phone for people who love to hate Samsung phones.

As US mobile editor Philip Berne wrote, “The Galaxy S25 Edge is the solution to a very simple formula. Take a Galaxy S25 Plus. Shave 1.5mm off the thickness by removing the zoom camera and shrinking the battery. Add a 200MP camera sensor. Wrap it in titanium. Voila: Galaxy S25 Edge!”

The thinness and lightness are something you have to experience for yourself. The design has already won over several of our writers and our social media editor, who believes it not only looks fantastic but feels great in your hand.

• Read more: I'll say it: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the best-looking phone of the year so far

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro took flight

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We’ve tested the latest DJI drone, and it has certainly impressed with fantastic flight performance, speed, and power, making it hands-down the best Mavic drone to date.

That’s why our DJI Mavic 4 Pro review awarded it a full 5 stars.

The camera can be tilted in almost any direction, making it super versatile, it boasts a fantastic triple lens setup, and the bigger battery means you can fly it for longer between charges, meaning it offers an unparalleled degree of creative options for your next film.

It’s not just a great DJI drone, it might simply be the best drone you can buy right now.

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Garmin unveils a pair of new Forerunner watches

We were expecting one new Garmin Forerunner to drop very soon, but Garmin has gone and surprised us with two new specialist running watches. The Garmin Forerunner 570 and Garmin Forerunner 970 offer some new tools, such as a speaker and microphone (all the better to take quick calls on-wrist while working out), a new Evening Report, and Garmin's brightest AMOLED displays yet. The 970 packs extra features like a titanium bezel, some unique new metrics like Running Tolerance and an ECG function. If that's not enough, we also got a new heart rate monitor, the HRM 600, which can work with the 970 to generate those advanced running metrics.

It's all flashy, cool-looking stuff, but these devices aren't cheap: the 570 costs $549.99 / £459.99 / AU$999 while the 970 clocks in at $749.99 / £629.99 / AU$1,399. We're looking forward to testing, but our first instinct is that either would be a great performance boost for serious runners and owners of, say, the much older Forerunner 945 – however, those who own more recent Garmin watches probably won't be tempted to upgrade.

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The boombox is back

Don’t call it a comeback.

The new We Are Rewind GB-001 is a bona fide cassette boombox complete with modern upgrades like Bluetooth 5.4, a 3,000mAh battery perfect for 10 hours of speaker playback, and 104W of power – more than our classic boombox ever had.

It looks like everything you could ask for, frankly, perfectly combining 2020s and 1980s tech into a package that we’re very excited to try out when we can. We know it’ll launch at the very reasonable £379 / €449 (about $505 / AU$781), but for now, there’s no confirmed release date.

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Streaming had a big week

It’s been another busy week in the world of entertainment. Indeed, not only have we been treated to a new Superman trailer and the first official teaser for Marvel’s Ironheart TV show, but also a wealth of big announcements at this year’s Upfront ad-based trade show.

And when we say big, we mean it. From the news that Max will be rechristened HBO Max once more in mid-2025, and a whole host of TV show renewals by Netflix, there’s been plenty to read about over the past week.

Huge as those reveals are, though, we were most impressed with Disney’s Upfront 2025 presentation. If you missed them, you can catch up on the seven biggest Disney+ and Hulu announcements here. Believe us when we say you’ll want to do so, too!

• Read more: 7 of the biggest Disney+ and Hulu TV show announcements from Disney Upfront 2025

Google gave Android a makeover

Ahead of Google I/O next week Google hosted the Android Show, offering us a glimpse at the interface changes coming with Android 16.

We didn’t see any new devices running the software (urgh!) but the new Material 3 Expressive guidelines call for an extensive use of color, motion effects and a whole host of visual cues that feels like they’re directly targeting 18-24 year olds – read: the most stalwart iPhone fans.

In its official blog post, Google says, “It's time to move beyond 'clean' and 'boring' designs to create interfaces that connect with people on an emotional level.”

We’ll have to see how this approach plays out when Android 16 starts rolling out later this year.

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Apple CarPlay Ultra finally hit the road

Apple’s next-gen CarPlay system was supposed to land back in 2024, but after an extended software pitstop, it’s finally arrived – well, if you own a new Aston Martin SUV, at least.

CarPlay Ultra is currently only available on the new Aston Martin DBX, but its debut has given us a taste of what’s coming to other cars (including those from Hyundai, Kia, and more). And that is a slick, iPhone-style software experience that takes over your car’s whole infotainment system.

As with iOS, you can tailor CarPlay’s color schemes and wallpapers, but you can also tweak the climate control, radio stations, and heated seats, all from the same place. It’s about time, but hopefully we won’t have to wait another year for it to get a wider rollout.

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Have you Googled something recently only to be met with a cute little diamond logo above some magically-appearing words? Google's AI Overview combines Google Gemini's language models (which generate the responses) with Retrieval-Augmented Generation, which pulls the relevant information.

In theory, it's made an incredible product, Google's search engine, even easier and faster to use.

However, because the creation of these summaries is a two-step process, issues can arise when there is a disconnect between the retrieval and the language generation.

While the retrieved information might be accurate, the AI can make erroneous leaps and draw strange conclusions when generating the summary.

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That’s led to some famous gaffs, such as when it became the laughing stock of the internet in mid-2024 for recommending glue as a way to make sure cheese wouldn't slide off your homemade pizza. And we loved the time it described running with scissors as "a cardio exercise that can improve your heart rate and require concentration and focus".

These prompted Liz Reid, Head of Google Search, to publish an article titled About Last Week, stating these examples "highlighted some specific areas that we needed to improve". More than that, she diplomatically blamed "nonsensical queries" and "satirical content".

She was at least partly right. Some of the problematic queries were purely highlighted in the interests of making AI look stupid. As you can see below, the query “How many rocks should I eat?” wasn't a common search before the introduction of AI Overviews, and it hasn't been since.

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However, almost a year on from the pizza-glue fiasco, people are still tricking Google's AI Overviews into fabricating information or "hallucinating" – the euphemism for AI lies.

Many misleading queries seem to be ignored as of writing, but just last month it was reported by Engadget that the AI Overviews would make up explanations for pretend idioms like "you can't marry pizza" or "never rub a basset hound's laptop".

So, AI is often wrong when you intentionally trick it. Big deal. But, now that it's being used by billions and includes crowd-sourced medical advice, what happens when a genuine question causes it to hallucinate?

While AI works wonderfully if everyone who uses it examines where it sourced its information from, many people – if not most people – aren't going to do that.

And therein lies the key problem. As a writer, Overviews are already inherently a bit annoying because I want to read human-written content. But, even putting my pro-human bias aside, AI becomes seriously problematic if it's so easily untrustworthy. And it's become arguably downright dangerous now that it's basically ubiquitous when searching, and a certain portion of users are going to take its info at face value.

I mean, years of searching has trained us all to trust the results at the top of the page.

Wait... is that's true?

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Like many people, I can sometimes struggle with change. I didn't like it when LeBron went to the Lakers and I stuck with an MP3 player over an iPod for way too long.

However, given it's now the first thing I see on Google most of the time, Google's AI Overviews are a little harder to ignore.

I’ve tried using it like Wikipedia – potentially unreliable, but good for reminding me of forgotten info or for learning about the basics of a topic that won't cause me any agita if it's not 100% accurate.

Yet, even on seemingly simple queries it can fail spectacularly. As an example, I was watching a movie the other week and this guy really looked like Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of the musical Hamilton), so I Googled whether he had any brothers.

The AI overview informed me that "Yes, Lin-Manuel Miranda has two younger brothers named Sebastián and Francisco."

For a few minutes I thought I was a genius at recognising people… until a little bit of further research showed that Sebastián and Francisco are actually Miranda’s two children.

Wanting to give it the benefit of the doubt, I figured that it would have no issue listing quotes from Star Wars to help me think of a headline.

Fortunately, it gave me exactly what I needed. "Hello there!" and "It's a trap!", and it even quoted "No, I am your father" as opposed to the too-commonly-repeated "Luke, I am your father".

Along with these legitimate quotes, however, it claimed Anakin had said "If I go, I go with a bang" before his transformation into Darth Vader.

I was shocked at how it could be so wrong… and then I started second-guessing myself. I gaslit myself into thinking I must be mistaken. I was so unsure that I triple checked the quote's existence and shared it with the office – where it was quickly (and correctly) dismissed as another bout of AI lunacy.

This little piece of self-doubt, about something as silly as Star Wars scared me. What if I had no knowledge about a topic I was asking about?

This study by SE Ranking actually shows Google's AI Overviews avoids (or cautiously responds to) topics of finance, politics, health and law. This means Google knows that its AI isn't up to the task of more serious queries just yet.

But what happens when Google thinks it's improved to the point that it can?

It's the tech... but also how we use it

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If everyone using Google could be trusted to double check the AI results, or click into the source links provided by the overview, its inaccuracies wouldn't be an issue.

But, as long as there is an easier option – a more frictionless path – people tend to take it.

Despite having more information at our fingertips than at any previous time in human history, in many countries our literacy and numeracy skills are declining. Case in point, a 2022 study found that just 48.5% of Americans report having read at least one book in the previous 12 months.

It's not the technology itself that's the issue. As is eloquently argued by Associate Professor Grant Blashki, how we use the technology (and indeed, how we’re steered towards using it) is where problems arise.

For example, an observational study by researchers at Canada’s McGill University found that regular use of GPS can result in worsened spatial memory – and an inability to navigate on your own. I can't be the only one that's used Google Maps to get somewhere and had no idea how to get back.

Neuroscience has clearly demonstrated that struggling is good for the brain. Cognitive Load Theory states that your brain needs to think about things to learn. It's hard to imagine struggling too much when you search a question, read the AI summary and then call it a day.

Make the choice to think

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I'm not committing to never using GPS again, but given Google's AI Overviews are regularly untrustworthy, I would get rid of AI Overviews if I could. However, there's unfortunately no such method for now.

Even hacks like adding a cuss word to your query no longer work. (And while using the F-word still seems to work most of the time, it also makes for weirder and more, uh, ‘adult-oriented’ search results that you're probably not looking for.)

Of course, I'll still use Google – because it's Google. It's not going to reverse its AI ambitions anytime soon, and while I could wish for it to restore the option to opt-out of AI Overviews, maybe it's better the devil you know.

Right now, the only true defence against AI misinformation is to make a concerted effort not to use it. Let it take notes of your work meetings or think up some pick-up lines, but when it comes to using it as a source of information, I’ll be scrolling past it and seeking a quality human-authored (or at least checked) article from the top results – as I’ve done for nearly my entire existence.

I mentioned previously that one day these AI tools might genuinely become a reliable source of information. They might even be smart enough to take on politics. But today isn't that day.

In fact, as reported on May 5 by the New York Times, as Google and ChatGPT's AI tools become more powerful, they're also becoming increasingly unreliable – so I'm not sure I'll ever be trusting them to summarise any political candidate's policies.

When testing the hallucination rate of these 'reasoning systems', the highest recorded hallucination rate was a whopping 79%. Amr Awadalla, the chief executive of Vectara – an AI Agent and Assistant platform for enterprises – put it bluntly: “Despite our best efforts, they will always hallucinate."

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Nothing is officially making its own pair of over-the-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones. The company confirmed the news in an almost four-minute video where the London-based design team discussed their goals for the still-unnamed audio gear.

The news follows Nothing's announcement earlier this week that it will be partnering with British hi-fi institution KEF on new audio products, although there was no mention of this venture in the video.

While the details were sparse, we did learn about a handful of key elements that may set the Nothing over-ear headphones apart from competitors like Apple and Sony.

In fact, the video kicks off with the designers pondering what "XM6" means, possibly referring to the trio of characters in the rather unwieldy name of Sony's newest and, for the moment, industry-leading headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM6.

Mostly, though, the team focuses on the choices they're making for Nothing's first over-ear headphones.

Price

Price is a huge consideration. Calling out the $549 AirPods Max from Apple, which cost about as much as two last-gen Nothing phones, the team said it wants to produce cheaper headphones, ones that cost far less than AirPods Max.

As for how much less, well, one designer mentioned the price, but in that moment, his voice was muted and his mouth was covered with a little message saying that Nothing has to keep some secrets.

Of course Nothing has form in this area. We awarded its budget earbuds the Nothing Ear (a) a five-star review and consider them to be among the best earbuds you can buy, and they cost a mere $99 / £99 / AU$169.

Meanwhile, the Nothing Ear earbuds, now on their third generation, are slightly more expensive – but we still proclaimed them to be "punching well out of their price class."

Ease of use

The designers complain that with most headphones, the buttons all feel the same, and it is impossible to know if you're touching the volume, pause, or Bluetooth controls. Nothing will, it seems, do it differently, designing all buttons to be "completely distinct."

The hope is that there will be "no doubt about which control you're about to touch, [so] you don't make mistakes and we get out of the way of that music listening experience."

Make it special

Nothing's designers say they can do things with headphones that the big companies cannot, because the big tech companies "just can't take risks; they've got to think about this whole global program...and millions and millions of users."

Nothing, by contrast, contends it can just take an idea, build it, test it, and "put it out there." To be fair, that's certainly how it seems with Nothing's unusual and iconic smartphones.

Make the best audio

Nothing's already got a significant experience and a quite good track record in the audio space. Its wireless headphones currently sit near the top of our Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025.

As for how good these over-the-ear headphones sound right now, one Nothing designer said, "I'm already impressed. They're not finished, but you know, I think these might be some of the best sounding on the market."

Not just in their price range, either; Nothing believes these headphones will "punch above their weight."

Nothing's confidence goes even further, as the team muses that these headphones are as good as those you might pay twice as much for, and then adds that they're "better than AirPods Max, and that was always the goal."

A clue

One interesting takeaway is that while Nothing isn't sharing the price, they appear to note that these headphones are as good as ones costing twice as much, and then mention the $549 AirPods Max. Does that mean the Nothing Headphones might list for $275?

While no name was mentioned, we're willing to guess that "Ear" will be in the name and that the full name could be "Nothing Ear (Pros)".

That's all the detail we gleaned from Nothing's unusual announcement video, with the only other tidbit being that these headphones will ship this summer.

It's too early to say if they will truly beat AirPods Max or approach Sony's excellent audio quality. But considering Nothing's audio track record, this will surely be a launch to watch.

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• 12 have been charged with cryptocurrency theft
• The group is reportedly responsible for over $263 million worth of theft
• The organisation used social engineering tactics to steal the funds

The Department of Justice today has revealed that 12 people have been charged in a RICO case which involves the theft of over $263 million, as well as money laundering, home break-ins, and wire-fraud, the US attorney’s office has confirmed.

A mix of Americans and foreign nationals are accused of “participating in a cyber-enabled racketeering conspiracy throughout the United States and abroad that netted them more than $263 million.”

The group, who reportedly met on an online dating platform, had various roles in the organization, like database hackers, money launderers, and burglars who targeted hardware virtual currency wallets. The hackers would focus on websites and servers, obtaining cryptocurrency-related databases.

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Social engineering attacks

From there, the organizers and target identifiers ‘organized and collated information across the databases to determine the most valuable targets’. The group would cold-call victims and use social engineering tactics to convince them that their accounts had fallen victim to cyberattacks, and that they needed to recover or secure their accounts - encouraging them to hand over credentials.

“According to the indictment, members of the enterprise laundered stolen cryptocurrency proceeds by moving the funds through various mixers and exchanges using “peel chains,” pass-through wallets, and virtual private networks to mask their true identities,“ the Department of Justice confirmed.

In just the first three months of 2025, over $1.5 billion of crypto was lost to theft or scams, with an over 300% increase in money lost in Q1. The median loss per incident was $9,549,339, and just 0.4% of stolen funds were returned to victims, research from CertiK confirms.

Much of this was thanks to one large incident, with hackers sealing over $1 billion in one of the biggest crypto thefts ever, against cryptocurrency exchange platform Bybit - measuring up as the largest heist in crypto history.

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• ESET uncovers a major cyber-espionage campaign
• It was attributed to APT28, AKA Fancy Bear
• The campaign leveraged multiple n-day and zero-day flaws

For years now, Russian state-sponsored threat actors have been eavesdropping on email communications from governments across Eastern Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

A new report from cybersecurity researchers ESET has found that the crooks were abusing multiple zero-day and n-day vulnerabilities in webmail servers to steal the emails.

ESET named the campaign “RoundPress”, and says that it started in 2023. Since then, Russian attackers known as Fancy Bear (AKA APT28), were sending out phishing emails to victims in Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Cameroon, and Ecuador.

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Government, military, and other targets

The emails would seem benign on the surface, discussing daily political events, but in the HTML body, they would carry a malicious piece of JavaScript code. It would exploit a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the webmail browser page that the victim was using, and create invisible input fields where browsers and password managers would auto-fill login credentials.

Furthermore, the code would read the DOM, or send HTTP requests, collecting email messages, contacts, webmail settings, 2FA information, and more. All of the information would then be exfiltrated to a hardcoded C2 address.

Unlike traditional phishing messages, which require some action on the victim’s side, these attacks only needed the victim to open and view the email. Everything else was being done in the background.

The silver lining here is that the payload has no persistence mechanism, so it only runs when the victim opens the email. That being said, once is most likely enough since people rarely change their email passwords that often.

ESET identified multiple flaws being abused in this attack, including two XSS flaws in Roundcube, an XSS zero-day in MDaemon, an unknown XSS in Horde, and an XSS flaw in Zimbra.

Victims include government organizations, military organizations, defense companies, and critical infrastructure firms.

Via BleepingComputer

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• VW's CEO confirms a GTI version of the upcoming ID 2 electric model
• An entire family of GTI cars will arrive in the next decade
• An electrified Golf is also on the cards

Volkswagen’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has gone on record to state that the brand plans to propel its iconic GTI badge into the electric age with the launch of the ID 2 GTI.

Going all-in on the hot hatch proposals, Auto Car reports that VW also plans an all-electric version of the ninth-generation Golf, complete with a GTI-badged iteration, with a "whole group of GTI" models that will follow thereafter.

The first EV to get the performance treatment will be a range-topping version of the ID 2, which was showcased in the 2023 ID GTI concept car.

That design study bore all of the classic GTI hallmarks, including an iconic flat-bottomed steering wheel, a low ride height and aggressive body work, as well as the famous GTI badging.

Schäfer told Auto Car that his experience of an early prototype vehicle suggests the upcoming electric GTI model will be “a monster car”.

There is no set-in-stone date for the first GTI-badged EV, but the ID 2 is due to be launched early next year, which just so happens to be the 50th anniversary of the launch of the original Mk1 Golf GTI.

GTI needs to be hot but attainable

(Image credit: Volskwagen)

While speaking to Auto Car, CEO Thomas Schäfer said the main objective with electric GTI models is to make them feel obviously different from the standard car, which includes the handling, sound and ensuring they are exciting to drive.

So far, Hyundai has proven that this can be done with the formidable Ioniq 5N, but the sheer weight of technology required to make it enjoyable to throw around a race circuit also means it is phenomenally expensive.

The GTI badge has always stood for attainable performance, with the sort of price tag that means those with even a sniff of disposable income can think about owning one.

Although there has been no word on the technology that will underpin the upcoming family of GTI models, Schäfer said at the launch of the ID GTI Concept that the cars will remain “sporty, iconic, technologically progressive and accessible”, as well as being suitable for everyday driving.

So far, Volkswagen’s electric vehicles have been met with a lukewarm reaction, with early ID models proving bland, soulless and easily forgettable.

The introduction of GTI will hopefully bring some of that VW excitement to its all-electric range, while early looks at the upcoming ID 2 prove that the German marque is back on top form… and back to physical buttons.

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• Samsung has launched a new gaming monitor, the Odyssey OLED G6
• The monitor is the first ever 500Hz OLED option on the market
• It will be available in other regions later this year

Samsung's Odyssey lineup includes some of the best gaming monitors available on the market, many of which are OLEDs for immersive experiences – and it's just added another to the list.

As reported by VideoCardz, Samsung has launched the world's first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor; the Odyssey OLED G60SF, which boasts an incredibly high 500Hz refresh rate and a 27-inch display at the 2,560 x 1,440 resolution.

VideoCardz states that it will be priced at $1,488 (around £1,120 / AU$2,320). It's currently only available in some countries in Asia but is expected to roll out to other regions later this year.

The Odyssey OLED G60SD is the current model available but instead utilizes a 360Hz refresh rate. The new OLED G60SF pushes this up to 500Hz, while also offering a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 display with peak of 1000 nits – a step up from the G60SD's 250 nits of brightness.

It's worth noting that Samsung recently announced that it plans to introduce cheaper OLED monitors, but that isn't the case with the new OLED G6. This is a monitor that should appeal to first-person shooter gamers, notably games like Counter-Strike – but aside from using tools like Nvidia’s Frame Generation, there are very few games that can reach frame rates up to 500fps (or frankly, games that don't need to) even with the best PC hardware available.

(Image credit: Samsung) I'll stick with normal refresh rates, thanks...

While there's no harm in providing a high 500Hz refresh rate, especially for browsing and games that are capable of reaching super high frame rates, the $1,488 price says otherwise. Having used a handful of monitors with different refresh rates over the years, I can assure you, you don't need a 500Hz monitor.

With my Alienware AW3423DWF OLED monitor, 165Hz is perfectly fine and is the sweet spot for high-end gaming; some might even argue that 144Hz or 120Hz is more than enough. That's because the difference between them isn't significant enough for you to notice – unless you jump to one of those directly from a 60Hz display.

The most impressive feature with the new Odyssey OLED G6 is in fact the VESA certification, as DisplayHDR True Black 500 and 1,000 nits of peak brightness will revitalize your gaming experience if you're upgrading from an LED display.

However, there are many cheaper options for OLEDs on the market that can do the same, but just without the absurdly high refresh rates. Call me crazy, but I don't see the value of a 500Hz refresh rate monitor for gaming...

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The VPN purge from Russian official app stores continues, with smaller providers becoming the new target after Apple and Google.

Between May 15 and 16, 2025, Samsung and Xiaomi both removed the AdGuard VPN application at the Roskomnadzor's demand. At least one more VPN provider, HideMyName VPN, has also been removed from the Huawei Store in Russia and China – a Russian VPN digital rights group, VPN Guild, confirmed to TechRadar.

"The removal of VPN apps from app stores marks a clear escalation in Russia’s crackdown on digital privacy tools," said VPN Guild Chair Alexey Kozliuk.

Not an isolated incident

A virtual private network (VPN) is a crucial tool for people in Russia, thanks to its IP-spoofing capabilities that allow bypassing of government-imposed geo-restrictions, as well as strong encryption to help fight back against online surveillance.  (Image credit: Getty Images)

The recent events, Kozliuk explains, aren't isolated incidents, but part of a broader, ongoing campaign to block Russian citizens' access to uncensored information and control internet use.

In October 2023, for example, HideMyName filed the first-ever lawsuit against the Kremlin's infamous censorship body regulator Roskomnadzor. In January 2024, authorities deemed the VPN provider to be a "foreign agent."

In March 2024, the government then passed a new law to criminalize the spread of information about ways to circumvent internet restrictions. This is likely the legal basis upon which the Russian censor body began issuing these removal demands to tech firms.

From July 2024 onwards, Apple has removed at least 60 VPN apps, including AdGuard VPN, a popular Russian service, and Amnezia VPN, alongside some of the best VPN services on the market. This brought the total toll to almost 100 VPN apps unavailable in Russia's App Store.

While Google seems mostly resistant to these demands so far, recent data shows that at least 53 VPNs are also currently unavailable in the Google Play Store in Russia.

Now, authorities' targets have also expanded towards smaller app store providers.

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"We’re seeing a coordinated squeeze across platforms, limiting users’ ability to bypass restrictions," said Kozliuk. "What’s especially concerning is the growing role of global tech companies in enforcing local censorship, whether under direct state pressure or as preemptive compliance."

GreatFire’s Campaign and Advocacy Director, Benjamin Ismail, also shared the same concerns. Through the organization's project AppCensorship, Ismail and the team have been busy monitoring a staggering increase in these VPN removals across both Apple and Google's official app stores.

While it's the first time Ismail has heard of such an incident involving Samsung's Galaxy App Store, he told TechRadar that a way smaller provider (F-Droid) was also hit by a similar request in 2024.

According to Ismail, this may mean that Roskomnadzor has understood that it can try its luck to put pressure on tech vendors. "Smaller providers may struggle more to resist these demands as the prospect of becoming fully unavailable in Russia might be an issue for these platforms," he added.

VPNs will remain a critical line of defense for digital freedom

Alexey Kozliuk, VPN Guild Chair

This is exactly why experts have long argued that Big Tech giants, which have the means and resources, should uphold their users' human rights and challenge the Kremlin's censorship requests.

Commenting on this point, Kozliuk from the VPN Guild said: "This underscores the urgent need to give users more control and make them less reliant on centralized platforms and app ecosystems, as well as the need for stronger international advocacy to hold tech platforms accountable.

"As political tensions rise, especially around elections or protests, these crackdowns will likely intensify – and VPNs will remain a critical line of defense for digital freedom."

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The flaw is tracked as CVE-2025-4664. It was recently discovered by security researchers Solidlab, and is described as an “insufficient policy enforcement in Loader in Google Chrome”. On NVD, it was explained that the bug allowed remote threat actors to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

"Query parameters can contain sensitive data - for example, in OAuth flows, this might lead to an Account Takeover. Developers rarely consider the possibility of stealing query parameters via an image from a 3rd-party resource,” researcher Vsevolod Kokorin, who was attributed with discovering the bug, explained.

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Time to patch

The flaw was first uncovered on May 5, with Google coming back with a patch on May 14. The browser giant did not discuss if the flaw was being exploited in real-life attacks, but it did state that it had a public exploit (which basically means the same thing).

Now, with CISA adding the bug to KEV, FCEB agencies have until June 5 to patch their Chrome instances or stop using the browser altogether. The first clean versions are 136.0.7103.113 for Windows/Linux and 136.0.7103.114 for macOS. In many cases, Chrome would deploy the update automatically, so just double-check which version you’re running.

"These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise," CISA warned.

Indeed, the web browser is one of the most frequently targeted programs, since it handles untrusted data from countless sources around the web. Cybercriminals are always looking for vulnerabilities in browser code, plugins, or poorly secured websites, in an attempt to grab login credentials, or other ways to compromise the wider network.

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Want to know when episode 6 of The Last of Us season 2 will be released? I've got you covered.

Below, I'll tell you when the hugely successful HBO TV Original's next entry, which is also available on Max in numerous countries, including the US, will make its worldwide debut. I'll also explain where you can watch it in numerous nations, plus run you through the full episodic release schedule for The Last of Us' sophomore season.

Without further ado, then, here's when the Bella Ramsey-starring post-apocalyptic drama's latest chapter will air where you live.

What time can I watch The Last of Us season 2 episode 6?

You can learn more about the release date and launch time for The Last of Us TV show's next installment for your country via the list below, with dates and times listed in descending order.

If your nation hasn't been included, you can use one of the listed release times to work out when it'll be available to stream in your region of the world.

• US – Sunday, May 18 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – Sunday, May 18 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Brazil – Sunday, May 18 at 10pm BRT
• UK – Monday, May 19 at 2am BST
• India – Monday, May 19 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Monday, May 19 at 9am SGT
• Japan – Monday, May 19 at 10am JST
• Australia – Monday, May 19 at 11am AEST
• New Zealand – Monday, May 19 at 1pm NZST

Where can I stream The Last of Us season 2's penultimate episode?

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Again, if you're unsure where you can catch episode 6 of one of the best Max shows' second season, check out the list below.

• US – HBO and Max
• UK – Sky and Now TV
• Australia – Max and Foxtel
• Canada – Crave
• Brazil – Max
• India – JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
• Singapore – Max
• Japan – U-Next and Max
• New Zealand – Neon

The Last of Us season 2 full episode release schedule

Season 2 episode 6 will fill in the five-year gap between last season's finale and this season's premiere (Image credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO)

As you'll have gathered from this article's introduction, there's only one more episode left of HBO's TV adaptation after this one.

Here's when chapter 7 will be available to stream (NB: those of you who live outside of the US, UK, and Australia can work out when it'll air in your nation using the dates below):

• Episode 1 – out now
• Episode 2 – out now
• Episode 3 – out now
• Episode 4 – out now
• Episode 5 – out now
• Episode 6 – May 18 (US); May 19 (UK and Australia)
• Episode 7 – May 25 (US); May 26 (UK and Australia)

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