Culture desk Peterborough artist second-youngest nominee ever for Turner Prize Rene Matić, 28, is the youngest since Damien Hirst, who was 27 when he first made the shortlist. August 8, 2026
Gadgets Hidizs AP30 Music Boy Dresses Up the Hi-Res Music Player in Retro Game Boy Aesthetics It looks like one of those tiny gaming handhelds designed for playing ROMs of classic games from yesteryear. Except, the Hidizs AP30 Music Boy... August 8, 2026
Books & Fiction Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain’s boss James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled. August 7, 2026
Culture desk Baftas 2026: BBC apologises after guest with Tourette’s shouts racial slur at Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London. August 6, 2026
Gadgets DJI Mic Mini 2S Boasts Internal 32-Bit Float Audio Recording DJI makes one of the most popular wireless lapel mics today with their Mic Mini series. Despite its popularity, the tiny wireless mic has... August 6, 2026
Culture desk Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to help fund US public broadcasting The auction will support the medium that brought the Joy of Painting host's creativity into US homes for decades, Bob Ross Inc says. August 5, 2026
Culture desk Eurovision: Which countries are boycotting the song contest and can it survive? The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future. August 4, 2026
Culture desk Willie Colón, trombonist and salsa music pioneer, dies aged 75 His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time. August 3, 2026
Books & Fiction Wigtown Book festival weathers Storm Amy with increased ticket sales Organisers say staff and volunteers went "above and beyond to keep the show on the road". August 2, 2026