Prep school students given ‘brick’ phones amid smartphone ban

Students at a preparatory school are being given old-fashioned ‘brick’ phones as smartphones become increasingly restrictive. Brighton College Prep School in London’s posh Kensington and Chelsea district is to give pupils aged 10 and up a basic Nokia phone, which will only allow them to receive text messages and calls. The £30,000-a-year school will become … Read more

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s progression issues could use some Nintendo magic

I really like Shadow of the Erdtree. I like the varied, spectacular environments. I like how the dungeons are more convincingly integrated into the world design, the map as a whole is a puzzle to solve. I like the visual style, how the emergence into each area is framed like a Renaissance painting of an … Read more

Best Headphone Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024

Really supportindependent journalism Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Find out more Audiophiles, gather around and listen up. Amazon Prime Day is here, and the best headphones and earbuds … Read more

Review: Hot Lap Racing (Switch) – A fun “Simcade” racer that still falls between the cracks

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) While the Switch is home to an abundance of arcade-style racing games, the more realistic games aren’t. This is likely because the Switch’s hardware is said to struggle to keep up with the Gran Turismos and Forza Motorsports of this world, so developers often ignore Nintendo’s system when making their … Read more

New Microsoft Windows Update warning as ‘malicious’ attacks confirmed

Update warning now issued for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users NurPhoto via Getty Images Microsoft Windows users have been warned to urgently apply this month’s update after a new attack was discovered in the wild targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11. An alarming new report warns that this new zero-day attack is “a … Read more