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June 2025

experience gaming like never before rog xbox ally brings game pass

In the latest round of "Technology: The Gift That Keeps on Giving... Challenges" we have the ROH Xbox Ally planning to run--or more likely, stroll-- with Game Pass on-the-go. Oh, indeed! This isn't going to be a leisurely Sunday walk in Hyde Park.

Subscribers will kick off the fun with hundreds of games at their fingertips. That's right, not one or two, but an Everest of digital entertainment to navigate. They might as well hand you a headtorch and a pair of crampons when you sign up— prepare to scale the steep slope of gaming abundance.

But all jesting aside, this shows an admirable determination to make technology serve our whims and whistles, even when the temperamental beast does its best to stubbornly resist. Read more here.

Right, so Microsoft has devoted another chapter of its life to playing matchmaker. This time the tech behemoth is trying to coax a bit of friendly togetherness between Xbox and Windows by displaying Xbox console games inside the Xbox PC app. It's a bit like inviting someone into your home only to show them pictures of your holiday villa. A bit of déjà vu, if you will.

In this saga of relentless technological challenge, Microsoft seems determined to illustrate the age-old reality - that there's no end to the thrilling escapades of technology, much like a carnival ride you can't exit. A bit of an adventure we didn’t know we needed, but it turns out, we do, apparently. So buckle up, tech enthusiasts, as there's no sign of the stops being pulled out when it comes to the 'Windows-meets-Xbox' episode. Let's hope this doesn't end in a cliff-hanger. Read more here.

gaming launch gone awry when a 500000 promo turns

Right chaps, gather round for a delightful debacle in the technology sphere. Picture yourself, prancing onto stage for a whopping half-a-million dollar presentation to promote your shiny new video game. Yet instead of observers waxing lyrical about your grand opus, their nattering revolves around your outlandish millinery choice and that quirky speech sound you emitted. It's like donning a neon feathered headdress and proceeding to squawk whilst hoping people appreciate your Shakespearean sonnet recitation.

The technology and infrastructure end, a right dab-hand juggler it seems, somehow chooses to immaculately fluff up the one juggle that would have been a beautiful feather in your cap (heaven forbid, not that hat again). Humour aside, the challenges in our tech-infused existence remain as persistent as a cocker spaniel chasing its own tail.

Yet, here we are, marching forth on the winding, bobbled path that we call progress, clutching our persistent optimism, and ready to tackle the next digital calamity with the determination of a bulldog seeing off the postman. It's all just part of the show in the grand amphitheatre of technology. After all, what's a performance without a few unexpected pantomime moments, eh? Read more here.

roger penskes porsche 963 rsp a silverspeed dream

In a delightful twist of technological triumph, or perhaps turmoil, we find ourselves gazing upon the Porsche 963 RSP. Clad in an understated hue of gleaming silver and boasting an interior that could only be described as 'fully trimmed' (whatever that means), this roadster is as honest as a Yorkshire pudding at Sunday dinner. But let's not forget who it's made for - Mr. Roger Penske, a chap with a well-blessed pocket and an apparent penchant for test driving motorised racehorses on public roads.

Suffice it to say, this isn't your run-of-the-day hatchback perfect for the Waitrose run. Far from that! Navigating the formidable challenges of advanced auto manufacturing and infrastructural compatibility makes parallel parking in Central London seem like a piece of Victoria sponge. Technology, in all its unwieldy glory, emerges in the form of a fiery dragon: ever-hard to tame, yet so alluring that we cannot but press on. Not unlike some might deal with the persisting problems of leaky tea kettles and wobbly garden chairs, it's a condition quintessentially British - fraught with problems, yet brimming with quiet determination and a pinch of stubborn humour.

And so, we applaud this stunning instance of technological audacity - the Porsche 963 RSP. A high-octane monument to humanity's unwavering desire to jam square pegs into round holes, and then drive those pegs at breakneck speeds down the M25. Grit your teeth ladies and gentlemen, for the saga of technological conquest marches on... and it's wearing racing stripes. Read more here.

nintendo switch 2 launch the end of a leaky journey and

At long last, after terminal bouts of leaks, reveals, and the kind of stress known only to those who've wrestled with the preordering scramble, the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally deigned to grace us with its presence. True to form, this event was akin to waiting for the kettle to boil when you're gasping for a cuppa.

This charming piece of kit, you see, has decided to emerge from its technological cocoon only after tormenting us - rather like a debutante fashionably late for her own ball. But bless its silicon heart, it's here now.

So buck up, tech enthusiasts. The time has come to navigate the next gauntlet of usability quirks, compatibility foibles, and inevitable 'improvements' that will mysteriously make your old games as cooperative as a cat in a bathtub. The Switch 2 has arrived, and it's as if all our birthdays and Christmases have come at once, only to hand us a puzzle box lacking the last, crucial piece.

Good luck, one and all, in tackling this challenge - and remember, there's no greater triumph than making an arcane piece of tech play ball, even if it's trying its level best to be a cricket game with no cricket bat. With the Nintendo Switch 2, the persistent gambol of technology continues apace - and dare I say, we wouldn't have it any other way. Read more here.

unlock ai creativity your free guide to utilizing generative ai

Right-o then. Today's topic circles around our delightful friends - generative AI models. The article says there's a long list you can use for free! Free as a bird. Now, isn't that a bit of fun? Still, brace yourselves, your wallets may remain unscathed but this is an endeavour that threatens to knock your socks off.

You see, using generative AI is much like trying to assemble a rather tricky flat-pack - no matter how much instruction you get, there’s always one part that leaves you scratching your head - thinking of you, mysterious leftover screw. But much like our enduring resolve to overcome these challenging pieces of furniture, the technology world too keeps soldiering on.

The article provides a neat "cheat sheet" - a dishy guide to help the willing but somewhat overwhelmed tech-enthusiast muddle through these freeware models. And such a varied lot these models are, ranging from managing your overflowing email folders up to creating virtual masterpieces of art. Side note: don't ditch your beret and paint brush just yet.

To sum up, the realm of tech continues to be riddled with complexities, much like trying to brew the perfect cuppa, it still demands courage, resolve, and a dash of humour. Still, with handy guides like these and a prevailing 'keep calm and carry on' attitude, one may just be able to navigate this free-for-all AI model jamboree without too many tears. So go on, have a gander, and marvel at the brave new world of free generative AI. What's the worst that could happen, really? Otherwise, never fear, there's always a comforting cup of tea and digestive biscuit on standby. Cheers! Read more here.

persistent identifiers how meta yandex exploit browsing hist

Well, chuck some more coal into the engine of the privacy debate train, the journey is far from over. Our chums over at Meta and Yandex have seemingly adopted the naughty habit of attaching persistent identifiers to your detailed browsing histories. Yes, right, another fancy term emerging from the tech underbrush. In normal English, it simply means these organisations can keep a digital tag on your browsing habits, tying your clicks and scrolls to an individual. If you thought you're just another faceless individual in the vast orgy of internet users, think again!

Watching your guilty pleasures on the internet? Well, they very well could be, and it's not like they’re trying to undercover your secret love for cat videos. But don’t fret, not all is lost. Despite this clear abuse of our lovely but significantly complicated tech, our good folks continue to fight the good fight against ongoing invasions of our cherished online sanctity. So, while the world of technology still insists on acting like a stubborn jack-in-the-box, popping up with new challenges when we least expect it, remember, there's always somebody working tirelessly to smack it back into place. That, my friends, is the technological testament of our times! Read more here.

chatbot progression vs human contribution the changing face of internet

Well, isn't this a jolly conundrum! The realm of internet browsers is under a storm, evolving faster than a chameleon in a Skittles bag, all to stay step for step with those wonderfully relentless chatbots. These intrepid chatbots have got the human folk scratching their heads and momentarily abandoning their teacups, as incentives for human inputs are descending faster than a guillotine at a French revolution reenactment. To sum it up, it's a marvellous mess of progressive technology and ageing infrastructure, all wrapped up in the persistence you typically only see from a particularly insistent door-to-door salesman. Let's tackle it with the good old British might and cringe-worthy humour, shall we? Read more here.

unlocking the fountain of youth cancer drug combo boosts lifes

In an exquisite spin on animal adventure, our whiskered tech testers - yes, we're talking about mice - enjoyed a life 30% longer, all thanks to a swanky cocktail of cancer drugs. And what's more? It doesn't just impressively slow down the aging process but also trims down disease and rewires gene activity quicker than a savvy tech expert fiddling with new software.

The operation was about as smooth as a rickety British rail journey, but with a result that proved just as exciting as finding a seat on the 08:15 to Paddington on a weekday! While one might consider it a bed of roses, this lot were dealing with the messy business of science, gene manipulation and infrastructure, enough to frazzle the brain of even the hottest tech genius.

Not willing to rest on their laurels, or cheese in the case of our furry participants, the complex persistence of modern technology became paramount. The struggle is real, folks. Still, it's not all doom and gloom on the tech front - after all, our mice friends did get a fab extension on their lifespan.

So, here's to science, genes and tech challenges galore, wading through all the complexity, in the hope of unlocking...well, eternity itself, maybe. Let’s keep our fingers crossed, our tech running smoothly, and for those fond of getting their whiskers furry in the great experiment of life, may your cheese always be aged to perfection! Read more here.

apples bold new design unveiling ios 26 macos

Ah yes, the delightful world of complex tech, summed up once again in the hallowed halls of Apple's mysterious labs. In the next series of updates, with titles bearing more resemblance to a chap's shoe size than software (iOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, and watchOS 26), Apple is promising something special. Apparently, the new design bearing these cryptic numeric monikers draws inspiration from, well, mystery sources. Can you feel the tech tension mounting yet?

Like pulling a rabbit out of a virtual hat or a thumb drive out of a technophobe's ear, the grand fanfare of unveiling new tech often needn’t be more dazzling than an old lady's knitting club. Yet that persistent shiny allure keeps us craving more. Perhaps though, this time, with an undiscovered muse at the helm, it might just be different. Hold onto your spectacles, friends, as we await the next big step in intuitive user interface... or yet another digital dance for us all to learn! Shall we take bets on whether it will make life any easier? Or will it just demand more password resets and offer another round of 'where on earth did they move that icon to?'

Crack on, brave tech aficionados, and get ready to decode the next fascinating layer of Apple's 'estoteric-chic'. It's like peeling the world's most expensive onion – likely to make you cry at every layer, but one can't deny the taste (or the prestige). Can we ever conquer this ever-changing digital beast we rely on so dearly? Surely, with a stiff upper lip and a dab of determination... we stand a fighting chance! Read more here.