iPhone Duo apps turn its folding screen into games, keyboards and a cassette player
Reviews by TechCrunch and WIRED show how apps use the iPhone Duo’s screen and hinge, while many mainstream apps still have display problems.
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Infantino claims broad support for FIFA re-election amid dispute over abandoned plan
The FIFA president dismissed resignation questions in a BBC interview as football officials continued to seek answers about a scrapped commercial-rights proposal.
Quentin Tarantino surprised AFI Fest with 17 minutes of Cliff Booth’s next adventure
Tarantino showed the opening of The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth after a screening of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, then explained why he returned to Brad Pitt’s...
Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Manchester City's perfect league start
Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park on 24 October, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the winner after Erling Haaland had equalised.
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connections are stable at high speeds
Ukraine’s defense minister says military monitoring recorded stable connections above 400 km/h after restrictions disrupted drone operations for more than a week.
Marc Marquez wins Australian MotoGP sprint as Jorge Martin crashes out
Marquez moved 10 points clear in the championship at Phillip Island. Martin was taken to the medical centre after a high-speed crash.
France plans 70,000-strong police deployment as Paris museums close for protests
Authorities planned a nationwide security deployment for Saturday's demonstrations after violence the previous weekend. France 24 reported closures at major Paris museums.
Suspect detained after fire engulfs Bavaria’s Eagle’s Nest mountain building
Police are investigating whether a person detained near the Kehlsteinhaus was connected to the blaze. About 200 firefighters were deployed to the historic site.
Former Port Adelaide forward Daniel Stewart dies aged 37
Port Adelaide says Stewart died on 23 October. The club plans to support former teammates and honour him with black armbands at its first home game of 2027.
Brewers hold off Rays after replay overturns apparent final out in World Series opener
Milwaukee won Game 1 by a run after a ninth-inning review extended Tampa Bay’s rally. Trevor Megill then struck out Jonny DeLuca with two runners in scoring position.
US administrations repeatedly asked SpaceX to change Starlink access, Reuters reports
Former US officials described requests involving Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon and Yemen. The account comes as Ukraine reports continuing problems with its military satellite service.
Bill Maher’s Karoline Leavitt interview: what they said on ‘Real Time’
Leavitt discussed leaving the White House and her move to Fox News during Maher’s October 23 interview. Variety criticized the host’s questioning.
All Blacks lose Lomax, Taukei’aho and Frizell for Northern Tour
Injuries have ruled out three more All Blacks ahead of a 36-player squad announcement scheduled for Tuesday, according to NZ Herald.
How Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker costume was built for Olivia Colman’s new film
Variety reports that the basket-like suit in Wicker used painted 3D-printed pieces on flexible spandex. Wētā Workshop describes the character as a practical effects creation.
ScotRail plans line closures as Storm Boelo approaches Scotland
Services in western and northern Scotland are due to stop from Saturday evening as an amber wind warning takes effect; ticket holders have flexible travel options.
Canada beat England again as Red Roses suffer first back-to-back losses in a decade
Sophie de Goede scored three tries in a 31-22 win in Ottawa, a week after Canada ended England’s four-year unbeaten run.
Arch Jelley, coach behind John Walker’s record mile, dies aged 104
The New Zealand coach guided Walker to a world record and Olympic gold, and worked with leading middle-distance runners across more than five decades.
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Marc Marquez takes Australian Grand Prix pole after crash in wet qualifying
The Ducati rider recovered from a Turn 4 fall to lead qualifying at Phillip Island, while championship leader Jorge Martin took fourth.