Technology
“We’re serious about recording real sounds” – Battlefield 6 team reveals they shot up cars and destroyed shipping containers to record authentic sound
The Battlefield 6 sound crews dropped cars from cranes, fired real-world weapons and more to capture the perfect soundsSenior technical sound designer Goncalo Tavares revealed that the team will “go to great lengths to capture real sounds”In-game audio “first comes from a real context,” he saidThe Battlefield 6 the sound…
Battlefield 6 captures the ‘gritty, authentic, modern soldier experience’ according to its audio director
Ripple Effect studio sound director Jeff Wilson has discussed the game’s “gritty” soundtrack”The campaign has the largest amount of music in it because it’s thematic,” he saidHe also explained how the team wove “musical flavor” into the multiplayer experienceRipple Effect studio sound director Jeff Wilson has spoken about the creation…
Cover your eyes! Why the MAFS Australia 2026 final will be brutal to watch
After a season dominated by cheating twists, bans and “alternative match” chaos, Married At First Sight Australia is heading into its final week — and if recent episodes are anything to go by, not every couple will survive. It’s going to be brutal. And fantastic.The Final Dinner Party is broadcast…
Sports
Sue Bird calls IOC’s transgender eligibility policy ‘fear-mongering’
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Sue Bird, a Basketball Hall of Famer and WNBA legend, rejected the International…
Lola Vice wins the NXT Women’s Championship at Stand & Deliver
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The top three women in WWE NXT competing for the Women’s Championship kicked…
Tony D’Angelo wins the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver 2026, defeating Joe Hendry
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Four men entered the ring at Stand & Deliver, but only one remained…
Health
‘We watched them die before our eyes’: Sudan’s health workers helpless due to medical shortages
“We had to watch two of the babies die before our eyes,” said Dr. Hasan Babikir, who described the death of premature triplets that he was unable to treat due to a lack of intensive care beds.As tens of thousands of people, many in urgent need of health care, flee…
‘Truly transformative’ new diagnostic tools could help end tuberculosis
TB is caused by bacteria that most often affect the lungs. Every day over 3,300 people die from the disease, and Southeast Asia is responsible almost 40 percent of deaths. Nevertheless, it can be both prevented and treated, including by using the antibiotic rifampicin. The WHO has issued new testing…
World news brief: South Sudan rights, opioid guidelines updated, DR Congo crisis continues
They urged immediate steps to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access and enable IDPs to return safely and with dignity. “South Sudan is at a critical juncture,” the expert group said. “All parties must immediately cease hostilities and engage in meaningful dialogue to prevent further escalation of conflict and protect civilians.”Jonglei…
Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan share major milestone ahead of new album releases
Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo both have new albums coming out in the near future Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan…
Jamie Bell returns to ‘Peaky Blinders’ for a new generation
Jamie Bell returns to ‘Peaky Blinders’ for a new generation Jamie Bell was spotted on the Birmingham set Peaky Blinders…
The royal family out in full bloom with Kate and Charlotte like two peas in a pod
The royal family out in full bloom with Kate and Charlotte like two peas in a pod The royal family…