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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim can now be installed and played more easily on Apple Silicon Macs through a new unofficial tool called SkyrimMT, which also provides built-in support for mods.

The open-source application simplifies the process of running Bethesda’s 2011 role-playing game on Macs powered by Apple’s M-series processors, according to MacRumors.

Skyrim has never received an official macOS release, forcing Mac users to rely on third-party compatibility software or alternative installation methods. SkyrimMT combines these steps into a single application.

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Marvel’s VisionQuest has revisited Tony Stark‘s death in Avengers: Endgame, revealing that his artificial intelligence assistant F.R.I.D.A.Y. tried unsuccessfully to save him after his sacrifice.

The revelation appears in the third episode of the Disney+ series, released on October 20, and adds previously unseen details to one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s most significant moments, according to Polygon.

In Avengers: Endgame (2019), Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., used the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos and his army. The energy released by the Stones fatally injured him, and he died surrounded by his fellow Avengers.

Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of Xbox Game Pass that would allow subscribers to choose which features they want to pay for rather than purchasing fixed packages.

The proposed system would introduce an à la carte model covering console games, online multiplayer and cloud gaming, according to a Fortune report, citing people familiar with the company’s plans.

Under the proposed structure, players could select individual benefits while retaining a tier-based subscription system. For example, someone interested only in console games could potentially avoid paying for cloud streaming or other bundled services.

TWICE leader Jihyo has left JYP Entertainment after 21 years and established her own agency, EMITHAUS, marking a new stage in her solo career while continuing activities with the K-pop group.

The singer announced the move in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram on October 21. Jihyo joined JYP as a child and spent most of her childhood, teenage years and adult life at the company before debuting with TWICE in 2015.

«After 21 years, my journey with JYP Entertainment, which began when I was just a child, has come to an end,» she wrote.

Google Cloud expects affected services to recover during the afternoon of October 20 after a major outage disrupted Revolut, British banks and other online platforms across Europe. However, Revolut has yet to announce when all its banking services will return to normal.

The disruption was caused by a power failure affecting Google’s London data centre, known as europe-west2. Engineers have mitigated the underlying problem, allowing recovery work to begin, according to Google’s service updates.

Google’s latest recovery estimate pointed to approximately 2 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. CET for the restoration of affected workloads.

However, the...

The iconic pirate flag from One Piece has become a recurring sight at protests across France, triggering an online debate among anime fans over whether the symbol should be associated with political demonstrations and violent unrest.

The black flag, featuring a smiling skull wearing a straw hat, represents the Straw Hat Pirates led by Monkey D. Luffy in Eiichiro Oda‘s popular manga and anime series.

Its appearance at demonstrations in France has drawn criticism from some fans, who argue that protesters are misusing a symbol associated with freedom and friendship.

According to FandomWire, an X account called Anime Spotlight...

Apple is preparing a second product launch for October 28, with a touchscreen MacBook Pro, updated iMac models and a redesigned iPad mini expected to lead the lineup.

The company invited selected journalists and tech reviewers to a hands-on event in Los Angeles branded “Pro and Tell” starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple senior vice president of worldwide marketing Greg Joswiak teased the announcement on social media, writing:

“Can’t wait to pro and tell next week”.

Can’t wait to pro and tell next week...

North Korean state media has released photographs of leader Kim Jong Un attending a public event, pushing back against unverified social media rumours that he died from a brain haemorrhage.

The claims began spreading over the weekend of October 17-18. Online posts suggested the 42-year-old leader suffered a medical emergency, fell into a coma and was rushed to Beijing for treatment. Some accounts even claimed his powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, had taken control of the country.

However, the Korean Central News Agency published images on Tuesday showing Kim touring a national clothing and footwear exhibition in...

Apple is restricting iPhone Duo purchases to two devices per customer in the United States, following strong demand for its first foldable smartphone that pushed delivery estimates into 2027.

Customers attempting to order more than two units through Apple’s website or the Apple Store app now receive a warning asking them to reduce the quantity before completing their purchase, according to MacRumors.

“A maximum of 2 iPhone Duo can be purchased per customer,” the notice states.

It remains unclear whether the restriction was introduced after pre-orders opened on October 16 or had been in...

EJAE, the singer-songwriter behind the hit song Golden from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, has married her longtime partner, music producer Sam Kim, in an intimate ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.

The couple tied the knot on October 17 at Stage 28, a venue built on the grounds of EJAE’s grandparents’ former home.

EJAE, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, chose the location because of its connection to her childhood. Her maternal grandfather is veteran Korean actor Shin Young-kyun.

“My grandparents lived in the house at the venue when I was a little girl,” she told Vogue...

American and Uzbek officials have finalised a $12bn package comprising 54 investment agreements following bilateral negotiations.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled the prospective deals on October 19 during the second session of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.

The summit gathered leading American corporate executives and financial institutions, alongside a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Sergio Gor.

Officials confirmed the agreements span artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy grids, transport networks, education and critical minerals extraction.

The summit also expanded Washington and Tashkent’s broader strategic alignment. Mirziyoyev...

The United States plans to train thousands of young specialists across Central Asia to work with advanced American technologies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced during the C5+1 ministerial meeting in Samarkand on October 19.

The initiative aims to develop local expertise in the region’s expanding technology industries while strengthening economic cooperation between Washington and the five Central Asian republics, according to RIA Novosti.

“We intend to train thousands of young professionals to use and support advanced American technologies in Central Asia’s growing technology sectors,” Rubio said.

He did not specify how many...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said American companies are preparing to announce new agreements in Uzbekistan potentially worth billions of dollars, as Washington seeks to expand its economic presence in Central Asia without forcing regional governments to choose between major powers.

Speaking to Euronews in Samarkand on October 19, Rubio said the agreements would mark the beginning of a broader US commitment to the region, which he acknowledged had received insufficient attention from American policymakers.

“I think we’ll have some concrete deals to announce,” Rubio said when asked what Uzbekistan...

Samsung could unveil its Galaxy S27 smartphone series in January 2027, earlier than some of its recent flagship launches, as the company finalises components and prepares for production.

According to Korean tipster Lanzuk, also known as yeux1122 on Naver, Samsung is targeting January for the launch, with February considered the latest possible window.

The company has reportedly finalised key components for the standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus, while decisions involving the more expensive Pro and Ultra models remain unresolved.

Samsung is said to be entering the production scheduling stage, suggesting that mass manufacturing could...

As demonstrations continue across France, an unexpected figure has attracted attention on social media: Furina, a character from the popular video game Genshin Impact.

Videos circulating on X and Instagram show people dressed as the character in footage associated with the protests, prompting jokes from fans about Furina’s unexpected appearance in real-life French politics.

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Uzbekistan has become the 77th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement establishing principles for the peaceful exploration of the Moon, Mars and other celestial bodies.

The document was signed by Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following bilateral negotiations in Samarkand on October 19.

The agreement is expected to expand Uzbekistan’s cooperation with NASA and other national space agencies, creating opportunities for specialist training and the transfer of space technologies.

“Following our bilateral talks, together with H.E. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of...

Google Pay has officially launched in Uzbekistan, as per the announcement made during the C5+1 business programme in Samarkand on October 19, bringing the country’s digital payment sector closer to Google’s international ecosystem.

The announcement was made by Marcin Krasuski, Google Cloud‘s head of government affairs and public policy, during a panel discussion on digital technologies, according to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies.

The ministry has not specified which Uzbek banks will support the service, whether locally issued Uzcard and Humo cards will be compatible or when contactless payments will become...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Uzbekistan as the cornerstone of Central Asia, praising its economic growth and announcing that new agreements with American companies are expected following an investment forum in Samarkand.

Speaking to reporters in Samarkand on October 19, Rubio said Washington intended to expand its involvement in the region, which he acknowledged had received insufficient attention from US policymakers over the past two decades.

A stunning visit to Samarkand’s historic Registan Square with @SecRubio @FM_Saidov and @Smirziyoyeva. Today we write the next chapter of U.S.–Central Asian economic partnership with more than...

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his car in Mumbai on Sunday, October 18, injuring two people and triggering a police investigation into possible organised crime involvement.

The 36-year-old actor was leaving a football match near Pushpa Park in the Juhu neighbourhood at around 7 p.m. when attackers approached his vehicle and fired several shots at close range, according to the BBC.

Video footage circulating on social media appears to show two gunmen shooting towards the front passenger seat of Shroff’s slowly moving car before escaping on a motorcycle with a...

Mobiuz and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation have signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote the country’s cultural heritage, back creative projects and bring contemporary Uzbek art to a wider audience.

The agreement builds on work that started on June 8, when John Legend played An Evening of Songs and Stories in Samarkand. Mobiuz was a gold partner of the concert and carried high-speed mobile internet to the crowd in Registan Square.

The memorandum turns that one-off into a standing arrangement. It covers joint projects, cultural events and educational programs, and most of that work will use the...

Apple has confirmed that its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, features a 4,883mAh battery, placing it between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in capacity despite its larger folding display.

The figure appeared in official European Union energy certification documents published after pre-orders opened on October 16.

Unlike conventional iPhones, the Duo uses two battery cells, rated at 2,962mAh and 1,921mAh, distributed across its folding design. Their combined capacity matches figures previously reported in leaks from China.

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A US congressman has proposed legislation that would give gamers legal ownership of the video games they purchase, preventing publishers from treating digital purchases as temporary licences that can be revoked.

Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres of New York announced the Power To The Players Act on October 15. The proposal would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish rules protecting consumers’ rights to own, play and transfer purchased games.

Under the proposed legislation, publishers would also have to provide an offline mode before shutting down servers supporting their games, allowing players to continue using titles...

Colombian superstar Shakira performed her first concert in Central Asia on October 18, drawing fans from 33 countries to Bishkek Arena in Kyrgyzstan.

The show featured elaborate stage effects, multiple costume changes and some of her biggest hits, although ticket pricing disputes and transport problems complicated the event.

The concert formed part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, with fans travelling from neighbouring Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia, according to Kazinform.

The performance began at approximately 7:40 p.m., 40 minutes behind schedule. Shakira opened with La Fuerte, entering through the fan zone after an introductory video sequence showing...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan on Sunday for his inaugural visit to Central Asia, launching a diplomatic and commercial mission alongside a delegation of more than 200 American business representatives.

Before landing in Samarkand on October 18, Rubio announced his departure on the social media platform X, writing:

“Just departed for Uzbekistan and India to continue securing the Trump Administration’s economic opportunities for our nation.”

Just departed for Uzbekistan and India to continue securing the Trump Administration’s economic opportunities for our nation. https://t.co/8TCZV0eK4i

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio...