Steam Deck promotional video removed after it accidentally showed off a Switch emulator

Valve has deleted a Steam Deck promotional video – which, at the time of writing, can still be viewed embedded in this story – after eagle-eyed viewers spotted a Nintendo Switch emulator lurking in the library. Yuzu is open-source and, crucially, legal, but as PC Gamer points out, emulation is a sticky topic for some,…

‘Derry Girls’ is ending, but its legacy will live on

It’s the end of an era, folks. Derry Girls is coming to a conclusion and the feeling could not be more bittersweet. For three uproarious seasons, our beloved Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Clare (Nicola Coughlan) Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), and the Wee English Fella James (Dylan Llewellyn) have been steadfast companions to us, making…

Google defends divisive attempts to replace tracking cookies

Google has moved to clarify its approach to developing new technologies to replace third-party tracking cookies, an effort designed to inject a greater level of privacy into the digital advertising chain. At a press event attended by TechRadar Pro, Google’s President for EMEA, Matt Brittin, fielded questions on the trajectory of the Privacy Sandbox project…

The science behind why your dog copies your behavior and tears up when they’re reunited with you

A dog on a walk. Scientists generally agree dogs evolved from wolves into the furry, fetch-loving domestic animals they are today. Madoka Nakamura Dogs evolved over centuries from ancient wild wolves into loyal partners to humans. A growing body of research explains how dogs’ distinctive features and skills strengthened the human-canine bond. Dogs can tell…

Videos show people in Crimea flocking to gas stations after a huge explosion on a crucial bridge linking it to the Russian mainland

A view shows a fire on the Kerch bridge at sunrise in the Kerch Strait, Crimea. Reuters A major explosion rocked the Kerch bridge linking Crimea to the Russian mainland Saturday. The bridge is a key supply route for the peninsula and the explosion sparked fears of shortages. Videos shared on social media appear to…

The US just spent $290 million on anti-radiation pills used to ‘save lives following nuclear emergencies’

President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House on August 9, 2022. AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File The US spent $290 million on anti-radiation pills to save lives after a “nuclear emergency”. The US Department for Health and Human Services said the purchase was part of a “long-standing program” Anxiety over the…