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Windows 11 has a new preview build out for testersIt introduces a useful feature for recovering from boot failuresThere’s also the start of work in testing on a PC migration capabilityWindows 11 has a new preview release which packs some important features including a new method of recovering a PC that’s failing to boot up at all.This is preview build 26200.5622 in the Dev channel, and it brings in an ability called Quick Machine Recovery (or QMR) which Microsoft has spoken about in the past (it was revealed back at Ignite 2024, in fact).The idea is that you flick the switch to turn on QMR in the Settings app, and if your PC fails to boot in the future, Windows 11 will try to automatically fix the problem with “device recovery solutions.”It’ll do this via the Windows Recovery Environment (known as WinRE for short), from where the unbootable PC can hook up to the local network and Microsoft can analyze diagnostic data to determine the problem and (hopefully) pipe through a patch to resolve the bug.The eventual aim is to enable this by default on all Windows 11 Home PCs, although it’ll work differently for business devices (where IT admins will manage the functionality).Another major move with this build is the start of the rollout of a new PC-to-PC migration feature for Windows 11. This is just the initial cogs of the machinery being put in place, mind, and all you’ll see is a landing and pairing page in the Backup app for Windows 11 for now.But this functionality is coming, and it’ll allow you to transfer all your files and settings from your current Windows 11 PC to a new one (during the setup process for that machine) with ease.A fresh option for Phone Link users is the introduction of the ability to mirror your Android phone’s screen with a single click on an icon in the Start menu. That could prove a very useful shortcut for some folks.There’s another change for the widgets board, too, where Microsoft has implemented a navigation bar on the left, allowing you to switch between a choice of dashboards. That includes a dedicated widgets board, or other choices such as a sports feed, or games, and so on.Finally, for those with a Copilot+ PC, there’s a new option for Click to Do, the bank of context-sensitive shortcuts to various AI-related abilities. This is ‘Draft with Copilot in Word’ which can be invoked with any chosen piece of text, and gets Copilot to draft something lengthier on that selection.Analysis: Making life easier(Image credit: Getty Images)This is a promising build in terms of making things easier for Windows 11 users who are at a more novice level with their computing skills.While hardened PC enthusiasts may think nothing of setting up a new PC and applying all their preferred settings, along with installing their favorite apps, the less tech-savvy can struggle with getting their house in order in this respect. The PC-to-PC migration facility in the Backup apps sounds like it could be a great solution for these folks.Similarly, a PC failing to boot is a nightmare for beginners, and indeed scary for even more knowledgeable Windows 11 users. So QMR with its automated solution-finding analysis of boot issues should be a sizable step forward in troubleshooting PCs that are failing to even reach the desktop. Of course, it will live or die on the quality and accuracy of its troubleshooting skills, which remain to be seen.The other catch is that it’s still early days for both these key features, but now they’re in testing officially, we know they’re inbound – and I can’t see Microsoft dropping them before release, these additions are just too important.So, it’s just a matter of time before we see them arrive, perhaps even in Windows 11 25H2 later this year, despite hints that this might be a more modest annual update.You might also like...macOS Tahoe rumored to follow Sequoia – here are 3 things to expect from Apple’s next desktop OSCan’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support endsBeen hiding from Windows 11 24H2 due to the fuss about all the bugs? There’s nowhere to run now as Microsoft’s made the update compulsory

The Nothing Phone 3 will apparently start at $799It's said to come with a choice of 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storageColors might be limited to black and whiteWe already had a good idea of what the Nothing Phone 3 would cost, as the company had previously revealed that it would be priced at roughly £800, but now we might know the exact price – at least in the US.According to leaker @MysteryLupin, the Nothing Phone 3 will start at $799, for which you’ll get a model with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.That could mean the UK price of around £800 will end up being exactly £799, or it could be something like £779, following on from the Nothing Phone 2, which launched at $599 / $579. The Australian price is harder to predict, but for what it’s worth, $799 converts to AU$1,237.Nothing Phone (3)Black or White12/256 GB = 799 USD16/512 GB = 899 USD https://t.co/DSWzRIOno5June 2, 2025A premium price for the top modelIn any case, the price apparently rises to $899 for a model with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. In the UK, that would probably mean adding between £80 and £100 to the price, while in Australia the price rise might be more in the region of AU$150, but we’re just guessing there.These prices would put the Nothing Phone 3 in line with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16, and would make it far more expensive than previous models.As well as all that, the same source also claims that the Nothing Phone 3 will come in a choice of white and black shades, which coupled with the recent revelation that the Glyph interface the company’s phones are known for seemingly won’t be present, suggests this could have a quite smart and understated design.Of course, this being a leak we’d take it with a pinch of salt. We’ll know the official price, colors, and specs soon though, as the Nothing Phone 3 is landing in July.You might also likeBest Android phones: top performing and most affordableNothing Phone 3a Pro review: the best bargain smartphoneNothing Phone 2 review: exactly what it looks like, flashy and new

Diamond firm Cartier notifies customers of a data breachNames, emails, and countries of origin were exposedFortunately, passwords and payment data remain secureFrench luxury brand Cartier has warned customers some of their sensitive personal information was stolen in a recent data breach.In a data breach notification letter sent out to affected customers (which is also now circulating on social media), Cartier said an unauthorized third party gained temporary access to its systems, and exfiltrated customer data.“Based on the investigation, we determined that this incident may have affected some of your information, specifically your name, email address, and country,” the notification further reads. “The affected information did not include any passwords, credit card details, or other banking information.”Targeting the fashion industryWhile it’s good news that passwords and banking data were not included, names and email addresses can sometimes be enough to pull off convincing phishing attacks, through which hackers can later steal login credentials, payment information, and more.Cartier did not say who the threat actors were, or if the data grab was an isolated incident or part of a wider ransomware attack. We also don’t know how many people are affected.The company confirmed the incident is now contained, and that it “further enhanced the protection of our systems and data” to prevent similar incidents from happening again. It did not detail what these enhancements entail.“Given the nature of the data, we recommend that you remain alert for any unsolicited communications or any other suspicious correspondence,” the letter concluded. The police have been notified, and Cartier hired third-party security experts to further address the attack.Cartier is the next in an expanding list of luxury and fashion brands that were recently victims of cyberattacks.Less than a month ago, both Victoria’s Secret, and Dior confirmed suffering an attack in which names, gender information, phone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, and purchase history were all taken.Via BleepingComputerYou might also likeSecurity bug at compliance firm Vanta exposed customer data to other usersTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

It’s time to game. Kicking off June 6, with Summer Game Fest Live, SGF 2025 runs through to June 9, with the likes of Xbox Games Showcase and even Death Stranding 2 live game premiere likely to make headlines. There is a bunch of others in store, including Day of the Devs. Devolver Direct and Wholesome Direct are peppering the schedule.

For Xbox, games in the pipeline include the new Fable, Perfect Dark, Gears of War: E-Day, Everwild, State of Decay 3, Clockwork Revolution, Hideo Kojima’s OD and Contraband.

What about Nintendo (although it’s a bit busy) and Sony? Traditionally, both have their own presentations, but there is no word yet on either. Ubisoft usually does a thing too, but nothing’s on the docket.

The most recent headline-makers include a glimpse at The Witcher 4, courtesy of Unreal, and a closer look at IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, a James Bond game from the studio responsible for the incredible Hitman series. Hopefully, there are further surprises. Maybe a Silksong release date? Gosh, I can be silly.

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28 Years Later used 20 iPhones at the same time

The film used three iPhone rigs.

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Director Danny Boyle has discussed the use of iPhones for 28 Years Later in an interview with IGN. The movies used three special rigs for the iPhone sequences: one for eight cameras, which one person can carry, another with ten and another with 20.

“I never say this, but there is an incredible shot in the second half [of the film] where we use the 20-rig camera, and you’ll know it when you see it,” Boyle told IGN. He described the 20-iPhone rig as “basically a poor man’s bullet time.”

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Stranger Things 5 finally has a release date

Spread across three volumes.

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While I thought they’d keep the Stranger Things train rolling until Bobby Milly Brown morphed into Winona Ryder, this is the end. Netflix has finally revealed the release date for the show’s fifth and final season: November 26. Volume one has four episodes, followed a month later by three episodes for volume two on Christmas Day (December 25) and the final episode on New Year’s Eve (December 31).

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