‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million on Switch 2
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million units on Switch 2, lifting Nintendo shares 7% and setting up the next Expansion Pass drop later in 2026.
Gaming
Viral News
Have I Been Flocked website lets drivers check plates
The Have I Been Flocked website went viral in the US as drivers checked Flock Safety audit logs to see who ran their number plate through the network.
Gaming
Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak shows gold dock
A Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak has put a black and gold Triforce dock online, and Nintendo is not saying a word about it yet.
Gaming
‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan lands with new tank
‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan brought tank hero D.Mon, three reworked maps and a Battle Pass you actually get to steer.
Viral News
Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was on during crash
Kyle Shanahan Tesla Autopilot admission: the 49ers coach says the system was engaged when he crashed, but he is not blaming the car.
Gaming
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ confirmed for PS5 and Switch
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ revives a cult bullet hell shooter on PS5, Switch and PC, with Shame Break back and a new Element Shot system in tow.
Technology
MiniMax H3 AI video model arrives with native audio
The MiniMax H3 AI video model landed on Friday, 31 July 2026 with 2K output, native stereo audio and one prompt box for every job.
Viral News
Capital One shut Trump Organisation accounts after review
Court filing reveals why Capital One Trump Organisation accounts were shut in 2021, and how the bank is fighting the political bias lawsuit.
Technology
iPhone 18 Pro release date signalled for September 2026
Leaks and analysts have narrowed the iPhone 18 Pro release date to September 2026, with a 2nm chip and a first foldable iPhone tipped too.
Viral News
Argentina petition to replay World Cup final gathers pace
An Argentina petition to replay the World Cup final has passed 61 500 signatures, yet it cannot overturn Spain’s win or force FIFA to act.
Lifestyle
Tesla Autopilot crashes record set in May 2026 filings
The Tesla Autopilot crashes record hit 207 in May 2026, with the company redacting nearly every crash report as an NHTSA probe continues.
Technology
Chick-fil-A data breach hits loyalty rewards accounts
The Chick-fil-A data breach exposed loyalty account details after a credential stuffing attack in June 2026, hitting customers across 10 US states.
Viral News
Capital One settlement delay follows class member appeal
A Capital One settlement delay has stalled $425 million in payouts after a class member’s appeal, leaving customers facing a wait of over a year.
Sports
Cameron Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay tie
Cameron Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay after a mid-match medical scare in Blackpool halted his last-32 tie against Ross Smith.
Viral News
Great white shark filmed near Malibu swimmers
A 10-foot great white shark swam near unsuspecting Malibu swimmers on drone camera, inspecting them before turning back out to sea.
Viral News
Bald eagle Jackie in critical condition after fierce attack
Rival eagles left bald eagle Jackie in critical condition with severe anaemia and kidney trouble, and her carers cannot yet predict the outcome.
Viral News
Jimothy the raccoon becomes a viral Seattle star
Jimothy the raccoon has gone viral from Seattle’s Ballard, charming millions with his round, neckless shape and inspiring memes and a bobblehead.
Gaming
Wembanyama is ‘NBA 2K27’ cover athlete after playoff run
Victor Wembanyama is the ‘NBA 2K27’ cover athlete, the sport’s biggest gaming honour, after a playoff run that carried the Spurs to the Finals.
Viral News
WNBPA blocks Sophie Cunningham merchandise sales
The WNBPA blocks Sophie Cunningham merchandise tied to her viral finger-point at DeWanna Bonner, but the Fever guard keeps her own NIL rights.
Technology
SAP completes Prior Labs acquisition in AI data bet
SAP Prior Labs acquisition is complete: over €1 billion will scale the German startup’s tabular foundation models for structured business data.
Technology
Android backup now eats into your Google storage
Almost all Android backup data now counts against your Google storage, but the 40MB hit is tiny. Here is what changed and how to switch it off.
Sports
Springboks thrash Wales without reply in Durban
Springboks thrash Wales 43-0 in Durban to nil them again and stretch an 11-Test winning run, with Rassie Erasmus admitting a hard grind.
Viral News
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US skies for third day
Canadian wildfire smoke has smothered US skies for days, prompting health alerts, a Trump tariff threat and record Midwest pollution.
Sports
Lamine Yamal World Cup final looms against Messi
The Lamine Yamal World Cup final pits Spain against Messi’s Argentina tonight, a night that could seal the teenager’s place in history.
Sports
Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix after Russell crash
A lap-one Hamilton-Russell crash reshaped the Belgian Grand Prix as Antonelli held off Leclerc for victory and a wider title lead.
Technology
EU orders Google to open Android and Search to rivals
The EU has ordered Google to open Android and Search to rival AI assistants under the DMA, with data sharing due to start from January 2027.
Technology
Kimi K3 becomes the largest open-weight AI model yet
Kimi K3, Moonshot AI’s new 2.8 trillion parameter system, launches as the largest open-weight AI model yet and tops a key coding benchmark.
Viral News
Tate brothers arrested in Miami on UK extradition request
The Tate brothers were arrested in Miami on a UK extradition request over rape and trafficking charges as a court weighs their transfer to England.
Technology
Trump Media to sell paid high-speed access to Truth Social
Trump Media wants to sell traders paid, high-speed access to Truth Social posts, sparking corruption claims from a US senator.
Technology
Xi Jinping launches AI alliance of 29 countries
Xi Jinping’s new AI alliance, WAICO, brings 29 nations including South Africa under a China-led bloc, as Beijing counters US chip curbs with outreach.