Amazon pivots UK grocery: Fresh stores closing, focus shifts to Same‑Day delivery Amazon announced it will close 14 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and convert the remaining five to Whole Foods Market. The company said it will focus on online grocery deliveries and plans to add perishables to its Same‑Day Delivery service in the UK by 2026. Key points 19 Amazon Fresh locations in the UK: 14 will close, 5 will convert to Whole Foods Market. Amazon is shifting investment toward online grocery and Same‑Day Delivery for perishables (targeted rollout by 2026). The move follows earlier closures in 2023 and reflects a broader strategy to prioritize delivery over brick‑and‑mortar Fresh stores. Amazon previously used its "Just Walk Out" cashierless tech in Fresh stores; the company stopped using that system…

Forza Horizon 6 rumoured for Tokyo Game Show 2025 — Japan setting expected Rumors suggest Forza Horizon 6 will be revealed during Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show presentation on September 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET. Multiple outlets — including Windows Central and PureXbox — report that leaked/internal documentation and schedule listings point to a reveal at TGS, and the game is widely rumored to be set in Japan. Key points Event: Xbox presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2025 — Sept 25, 6 AM ET (watch on Xbox’s official channels). Game: Forza Horizon 6 (rumoured). Setting: Likely Japan, which would make TGS an appropriate reveal venue. Sources: Windows Central, PureXbox and other outlets reporting on leaked/internal documents and schedule listings. Context: Microsoft recently announced a second round of Xbox console price…

MLB to adopt Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in 2026 Major League Baseball will introduce an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system across spring training, the regular season and postseason starting in 2026. Under the new system, umpires will continue to make the initial ball/strike call, but pitchers, catchers or batters can immediately challenge that call. The system uses Hawk-Eye camera technology to track each pitch. How the ABS challenge works Each team starts a game with two challenges; unsuccessful challenges cost a team one opportunity. If a team has no challenges left at the start of extra innings, it will receive an additional challenge for the extra play. The ABS system relies on a network of cameras; if any part of the pitch is shown touching the batter's strike zone,…

DIY Xbox handheld vs. ROG Xbox Ally — Should you wait? A recent YouTube teardown by James Channel shows you can turn a first-generation Xbox into a handheld right now. The build is rough — the original console's plastic shell is removed and a bare motherboard, disc drive, a flash drive and a small display are precariously mounted between controller halves with a lot of super glue. It’s a working, "portable monstrosity," but not pretty or ergonomic. Key points What was kept: original Xbox motherboard and disc drive + new flash drive and small display. Assembly: quick, crude, and heavily glued — functional but fragile. Comparison: ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally (official handheld) aims to ship on Oct 16, 2025 with a polished experience and better ergonomics. Why bother DIY? Cost:…

Amazon closes 14 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and pivots to online grocery Amazon has announced it will close 14 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and convert the remaining five Amazon Fresh locations to the Whole Foods Market brand. The company says it will focus on online grocery deliveries across the region. Key points 14 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK will close; 5 will convert to Whole Foods Market. Amazon plans to add perishables to Same‑Day Delivery in the UK by 2026, following a recent US rollout. The move follows previous store closures in 2023 and the effective scaling back of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology amid cost, accuracy and privacy concerns. Amazon’s official announcement: About Amazon (UK). What this means Amazon appears to be prioritizing online…

Microsoft’s Microfluidic GPU Cooling: What You Need to Know Microsoft recently announced a prototype microfluidic cooling system for AI chips that routes coolant through thread‑like channels etched directly into the back of silicon. The company claims up to 3× better cooling vs. traditional methods and as much as a 65% reduction in maximum silicon temperature rise (workload and chip dependent). How it works Microchannels etched into the chip bring coolant much closer to heat sources than traditional cold plates. AI is used to optimize coolant routing through the channel network. Design draws inspiration from biological vein patterns (leaf/butterfly wing) to distribute flow efficiently. Key benefits Lower peak chip temperatures — may enable higher clock speeds and denser server packing. Potentially large efficiency gains for AI datacenters, reduced cooling overhead, and…

YouTube may reinstate channels banned for COVID‑19 and election misinformationAlphabet (Google/YouTube) has told the House Judiciary Committee that senior Biden administration officials repeatedly pressured the company to remove COVID‑19 content that did not violate YouTube policies at the time. In a letter sent via counsel, Alphabet called the administration's actions "unacceptable and wrong."YouTube says it will offer a path to reinstatement for creators whose channels were banned under now-removed guidelines for COVID‑19 and election‑integrity content, but the company has not shared details on how that process will work. Notable channels previously banned include Steve Bannon's War Room, Dan Bongino's channel, and Children's Health Defense.The company also expressed First Amendment concerns and warned that EU rules like the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act could chill free expression.What we know:Alphabet…

Costco reportedly stops selling Xbox consoles online (US & UK) Reports indicate Costco has removed Xbox consoles, accessories and related games from its US and UK websites. Some users also report a shortage of Xbox products in physical Costco stores, while sections for PlayStation and Nintendo remain active and stocked. What we know Costco’s online listings for Xbox consoles and related products appear to have been removed across US and UK sites. PlayStation (PS5) and Nintendo (Switch) pages are still listed and selling hardware, accessories and games. There is no official statement from Costco yet explaining the removals. Why this might be happening Observers speculate this could relate to Xbox’s weaker sales this generation — the PlayStation 5 has sold nearly 80 million units while Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S is…

How to cancel Disney+ (price increase & pause options) Disney+ has announced another price increase. If the higher cost (or other reasons) means you want to stop your subscription, here’s a clear guide to canceling, pausing, and what happens next. Cancel directly (web or mobile) Log in to your Disney+ account. Select your Profile → Account → Subscription → Disney+ subscription → Cancel Subscription. Cancel via third-party billing (Apple, Google, Amazon, carriers) If you’re billed by Apple, Google, Amazon, or your wireless/TV provider, cancel with that provider — they handle payments. Apple (iPhone/iPad) Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → select Disney+ → Cancel. Google (Play Store) Open Google Play (web), ensure you’re signed in → Account icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → select Disney+ → Manage…

Sony Franchise Rewards — "Ghost Rewards" (Ghost of Tsushima) Sony has launched a new "Franchise Rewards" program that ties exclusive physical merchandise to in-game trophies. The program debuts with "Ghost Rewards" for Ghost of Tsushima. What’s offered Platinum ("Living Legend") — access to buy a commemorative mask pin ($25) Gold ("Mono No Aware") — access to buy a custom t-shirt (~$30) Important: "Reward" = access to purchase the merch. You must log into your PlayStation account on the Franchise Rewards site and pay for the item to receive it. Reported claim deadline for eligibility is December 31, 2025 (check official PlayStation channels for any updates). How this compares This replaces Sony’s previous PlayStation Stars approach with a physical-merch model similar to Bungie Rewards for Destiny, where completing in-game activities unlocks…