Books & Fiction Manx poems are part of my identity, says former Isle of Man Bard Annie Kissack's new collection of about 70 poems includes some written in the Manx language. August 16, 2026
Gadgets Iris T1 Puts the Portable Solar Panel on an Articulated Base That Automatically Adjusts to Face the Sun Like other portable solar panels, the Iris T1 can transform sunlight into usable energy that you can use to charge your gadgets and power... August 16, 2026
Books & Fiction Heated Rivalry: Boys’ Love, the Asian gay romance genre that came first Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community. August 15, 2026
Culture desk Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester. August 14, 2026
Gadgets Insta360 X6 Boasts Smaller Size While Packing Bigger Sensors, More Powerful Chips, and More Durable Lenses Insta360’s X series continues to be arguably the best thumb-sized action cam in the market. Its compact size, powerful sensors, and excellent software come... August 14, 2026
Culture desk What is a hostile takeover – a look at competing bids for Warner Bros Discovery What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery. August 13, 2026
Gadgets Jackery FridgeGuard Keeps Your Fridge Running for Up to 15 Hours During Outages Power outages suck. There’s no lights, no AC, and all the ice cream you have stocked in the fridge will probably start melting if... August 12, 2026
Books & Fiction Ann Cleeves: Author behind Shetland series says more books to come The author said she had intended The Killing Stones to be a "one off" but now thinks she will write more. August 12, 2026
Culture desk BBC says racial slur at Baftas was ‘serious mistake’ and fast-tracks investigation The BBC's director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation. August 11, 2026