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Those PlayStation Plus subscribers among us are now able to access the monthly games for September.

The three games now available across the service’s Premium, Extra, and Essential tiers are:

• Psychonauts 2
• Stardew Valley
• Viewfinder

If you are yet to play Stardew Valley, now is the time really. Last year, solo developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone released Stardew Valley’s bumper 1.6 update, which essentially boosted the game to an almost 2.0 status, introducing a vast number of features to the base game such as new NPC dialogues, home renovations and turtle pets. The developer also recently announced another surprise update, despite saying he was going to hold off until his next game – Haunted Chocolatier – was released.

Psychonauts 2, meanwhile, comes from the always creative minds at Double Fine, and was met with overwhelming praise on its release. Edwin Evans-Thirlwell called it “witty, eccentric and imaginative” in Eurogamer’s own review, noting it had a “more developed understanding of mental health” than its predecessor.

Lastly, we have Viewfinder, which is a puzzle game that asks players to “challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world” all with an instant camera. Chris Donlan called it all “magical” in Eurogamer’s Viewfinder feature.

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Vitamin B9 (folate) is essential for cell division and DNA synthesis, making it a pregnancy must-have. But research shows folate’s benefits extend far beyond reproduction—it supports cardiovascular health, fertility, mood balance, cognitive, and bone health.¹

Now, new evidence reveals Quatrefolic®, the active folate form, effectively protects skin structure from environmental stressors like sun exposure. This finding has sparked growing interest from both women and men, opening an exciting new market for this powerful vitamin.²

New Evidence, New Market Opportunity: Skin Health

Skin health is more than simply reducing wrinkles and preventing a dry, dull texture. Reducing free radicals and inflammation generated by direct sun exposure protects the structure of the skin and its normalised regeneration (healthy skin regenerates itself every 27 to 30 days).

One-carbon metabolism needs folate as this vitamin is essential for skin cell growth, repair, and regeneration. However, solar radiation reduces skin folate levels, impairing these processes.

Unlike folic acid, bioavailable 5-MTHF as Quatrefolic® has shown improved stability, penetration, and antioxidant properties, making it a promising skincare ingredient.

Previous studies demonstrate Quatrefolic®’s ability to protect dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced oxidative stress, enhance their proliferation, reduce DNA damage, and support collagen synthesis. These findings highlight Quatrefolic®’s potential as a science-backed solution for anti-aging and photoprotection. Folate as Quatrefolic® has been shown to boost DNA repair and synthesis, which is necessary for healthy skin cell production and turnover, antioxidant activity, and enhanced collagen production. Thus, it contributes to skin health and protection against sun-induced damage.

New research shows Quatrefolic® 5-MTHF supports healthy skin by protecting against sun damage.³ Dermal cells were exposed to UVA radiation, then treated with 5-MTHF before or after. The results were impressive:

• 5-MTHF was readily absorbed by skin cells and remained stable for up to 48 hours, crucial for cellular repair.

• At higher concentrations, 5-MTHF significantly reduced oxidative stress and damage from UVA exposure.

• 5-MTHF supplementation improved skin cell viability and DNA integrity.

These findings highlight Quatrefolic®’s potential as a science-backed solution for anti-aging and skin protection.

Bioavailability is Key

Another point to consider is the importance of bioavailability for active ingredients, and Quatrefolic® has clinical evidence to support its superiority here as well. Earlier this year, Gnosis shared results from a clinical study in Indonesia that confirmed Quatrefolic® (as HY-FOLIC®) is twice as bioavailable as folic acid, with significantly higher Cmax and AUCt values. These findings reinforce Quatrefolic®’s superiority in both efficacy and versatility, expanding its relevance from foundational nutrition to skin regeneration and beauty-from-within applications.⁴

Conclusion

While folate as Quatrefolic® speaks first to women’s health needs, new skin health evidence highlights its value across all genders.

References

1 Greenberg JA, et al. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Summer;4(2):52-9.

2 Herich D. Survey: Men’s Attitudes On Beauty & Personal Care. Global Cosmetics Industry. 2022, 190(9):37-40. https://gcimagazine.texterity.com/gcimagazine/october_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1823533#articleId1823533

3 Barbarossa S, et al. Feeding skin cellular regeneration: the importance of 1C metabolism and the potential of 5-MTHF. Novel Approaches for Skin Health 10 June 2025.

4 Nafrialdi N, Suyatna FD, Int J Applied Pharmaceutics. 2024 Nov-Dec;16(6):64-68

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• The Gershwin desktop is being developed for both BSD and Arch Linux.
• Gershwin is based on GnuStep and resembles MacOS.
• You can spin up a virtual machine and try the alpha version of Gershwin.

Confession time: I don’t give any of the BSD-based distributions enough attention. One reason is that I find BSD (and all its children) not really suited for people who’ve never used Linux. There’s a reason for that issue: BSD is not Linux. BSD is more Unix than Linux, and Unix isn’t an OS that anyone not well-steeped in Linux should touch. 

I’ve been using Linux for nearly 30 years, and every time I touch a BSD, I get confused. 

Also: Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know

That being said, a new desktop environment is being developed for both BSD and Arch Linux, called Gershwin, that could give the MacOS desktop a run for its money.

However, be aware that Gershwin is in early development, and the only stable way to try it out is via GhostBSD. Even then, Gershwin isn’t fully usable yet. In fact, there’s not much you can do with Gershwin, other than get a peek at what it looks like. And there’s not much you can change (yet). You can also install Gershwin on Arch Linux, but I wouldn’t recommend that route because it’s unstable.

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Gershwin is based on GnuStep. If you know anything about GnuStep, you know it was a rewriting of NextStep (which inspired AfterStep). That’s a lot of steps.

All apps are managed through the dock (as opposed to having a desktop full of icons). There’s an app launcher, but I’ve yet to get it to work as expected. The only way I was able to get applications to run was from Tools > Run GUI and typing the name of the application launcher (such as firefox). 

Clearly, Gershwin is not ready for mass consumption (or even those who are well-versed in Linux). Gershwin is clearly in alpha stage development, so if you go in expecting a fully realized desktop, you’ll be disappointed.

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Even so, I love the fact that someone is creating a MacOS-like desktop based on GnuStep. 

But what about the MacOS look?

Saying that Gershwin is a dead ringer for MacOS might be a bit of an overstatement, but given how early this OS is in development, it’s pretty clear where the developers are going with it. Gershwin will look like a MacOS desktop, with a caveat.

That caveat is caused by GnuStep. 

GnuStep is very much old-school, and anything based on it will have an old-school look and feel. That issue means the Gershwin desktop might wind up looking like a MacOS desktop from a few releases ago. Gershwin looks more like OS X than MacOS (if you know the difference between the names, you’ll know what I mean). 

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I admit that I’m biased here, because one of my first Linux desktop environments was based on GnuStep. Any time I see something that even slightly resembles GnuStep (or AfterStep), I get nostalgic. If the developers can craft Gershwin into a usable, modern(ish) take on GnuStep, I think it could be something special. 

If you want to try Gerswhin, do what I did and download the GhostBSD ISO and spin up a virtual machine. I wouldn’t suggest installing Gershwin on a PC because you’ll be disappointed with how little you can do with the desktop at the moment. 

If you like your desktops to feel both modern and nostalgic, Gershwin might be right up your alley… when it’s finally ready for the masses.

Caliber: HMC 800
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, month, large date, Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock, Leap year cycle indicator on movement side
Diameter: 34mm
Thickness: 6.3mm
Power Reserve: Minimum of 7 days
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h
Jewels: 32
Chronometer Certified: No
Additional Details: Interchangeable Moser escapement, original double hairspring

UK-based mountain bike components manufacturer, Pembree, has launched its new range of gravity-focused parts, including a seatpost for the first time. The brand has championed sustainable manufacturing, using solar and wind power at its HQ in Heathfield, Sussex, and recycled aluminium in its parts. The Pembree website is still being built at the time of writing, but we’re told products should start shipping next month. 

This dedication to sustainability continues with the new range, as well as focusing on high-performing products for downhill, freeride and dirt jump athletes. The new collection features stems, seat posts, bars, pedals and seat clamps. 

What’s new with the Pembree gravity range?

Pembree, as a brand, began in 2019, but in a relatively short span of time, it has garnered quite a following. As well as selling directly from its own website, you’ll likely have seen Pembree on sites like Leisure Lakes or J E James Cycles with a range of high-performance components like stems and pedals. 

One big part of Pembree’s ethos is sustainability, and the brand does so by using plenty of recycled aluminium in its products. 

“We set out to make the best possible mountain bike components, not just for performance but for the planet too,” said Phil Law, founder of Pembree. “Sustainability is not an add-on for us – it is fundamental. Every product we make is engineered in the UK with full traceability and no compromises.” 

The new line-up

For 2025, Pembree has updated its flat pedal with a new iteration, the D3A. It’s a dual-concave pedal designed for better control and grip on technical terrain. Available in six colours, the pedals use CNC-machined recycled aluminium and sealed bearings with a chromoly steel spindle for durability and performance. 

They come in two sizes to fit shoe sizes EU 37-43 in size small, and EU 43-49 for size large, and a claimed weight of 420g per pair. Which keeps roughly the same weight as the previous generation, but with more concavity. 

Then there’s the GCS bars. These are designed for downhill and freeride use thanks to the EFBE certification. They are available in 800mm width, with a five-degree upsweep and seven-degree backsweep and two rise options: 20mm and 40mm. 

The GCS bars are offered in two clamp diameters: 31.8mm and 35mm, and two colour options: black or silver. 

The GCS stem is e-bike and gravity riding compatible with an ultra-wide clamp interface for better clamping force and stiffness. The stems are CNC-machined with 75% recycled aluminium and are available in 35mm or 40mm lengths.

They are compatible with 31.8mm or 35mm bars, and come in 6 colours. 

Next is the DBN seat clamp. This is the second generation of the DBN clamp, and the V2 has apparently been refined to reduce the risk of “crushing the dropper post.”

It’s available in six colours and two sizes: 34.9mm and 39.7mm.

Then there’s the ASP seat post – the first seat post designed by Pembree. It’s strictly for downhill and dirt jumping use, and comes in a 300mm length only. It’s EFBE gravity tested and is forged from recyclable aluminium. 

As we’ve already mentioned, Pembree’s website currently says it is ‘coming soon’, but the brand has assured us that it will be up and running with products shipping in October. The range will also start shipping through selected retail partners next month. 

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Vision and images are circulating online of what appears to be a new Lancia rally car in development.

The Italian car maker, a winner of a record 10 WRC constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992), has returned to competitive rallying this year with tis all-new two-wheel drive Ypsilon Rally4 car, which has been competing in the European Rally Championship alongside a new one-make Lancia Rally Trophy.

In recent days, images and videos have leaked online that appear to show a Ypsilon rally car in testing, built to Rally2 specification.

The Ypsilon’s first steps were apparently taken in France and were immortalised in a short video showing the car returning to the tent after a run on asphalt.

According to our sources, the journey of this Rally2 began many months ago. The car is still in its infancy and it’s impossible to guarantee the date when the new Ypsilon will be homologated and available on the racing market.

Autosport understands that Lancia has been considering its options for future rally programme for some time. At last weekend’s Rally Paraguay, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that the marque is among the brands it is talking to about joining the WRC when it welcomes its new technical rules in 2027.

Under the new regulations, WRC27 cars will be built to a cost cap and, delivering approximately 300 horsepower while utilising a space frame chassis and Rally2 componentry. From 2027, current Rally2 machinery will compete alongside WRC27 cars under one umbrella that will forge the top class of the WRC.   

A step up to the Rally2 class could be achieved without starting from scratch given the Stellantis Group, which owns Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Lancia, Opel and Peugeot, is currently represented in the WRC at WRC2 level through Citroen with the C3 Rally2.

Speaking to Autosport’s sister title Motorsport.com Italy last year, Lancia’s sporting director Eugenio Franzetti admitted to being an admirer of the Rally2 class.

“The Rally2 is a very interesting car because it’s fast, it lets you win [national] championships, obviously the European championship, which allows you to go very fast also in WRC,” said Eugenio Franzetti.

“Today, with few Rally1s [in WRC], if you have a Rally2 you can also get into the top 10, even get close to the top five and you have crazy visibility. And then it’s a commercial product, it’s a product that you sell and whoever buys it is happy, it [the car] runs well, has an acceptable cost per kilometre and so on. The Rally2 was an extremely clever specification.”

Autosport has contacted Lancia for comment.

WhatsApp fixed a serious vulnerability that was exploited in a series of attacks in which victims did not need to take any action.

The vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-55177, was found in the synchronization process of linked devices and allowed attackers to remotely process content from any URL on a victim’s device. Combined with a flaw in Apple’s ImageIO framework, catalogued as CVE-2025-43300, this created an attack chain known as a zero-click exploit.

According to TechCrunch, researchers at Amnesty International described the campaign as one of the most sophisticated spyware attacks in recent times. Victims were affected without their knowledge, without having to click on links or open files. Meta confirmed that fewer than 200 users were personally warned.

Patches for the vulnerability are now available. WhatsApp users on iOS must install at least version 2.25.21.73, while WhatsApp Business on iOS and the macOS version require at least 2.25.21.78. These updates greatly reduce the risk of abuse. Nevertheless, it remains important for users to remain alert. This is because zero-click attacks often take place invisibly and can cause significant damage in a short period of time.

According to researchers, there are indications that Android users may also have been affected, although the investigation initially focused on iOS and macOS. WhatsApp sent warning messages to those potentially affected and advised them to perform a full factory reset. In addition, it was recommended to activate additional security options, such as Lockdown Mode on iOS and Advanced Protection Mode on Android.

The fact that WhatsApp, one of the most widely used communication tools worldwide, was exploited for this attack shows how attractive such platforms are to malicious actors. Zero-click exploits pose a particular threat because they completely bypass traditional lines of defense such as awareness campaigns and phishing filters. For organizations, this means that rapid updates and additional security measures are not a luxury but a necessity.

The incident also highlights how advanced the spyware industry has become. Whereas attacks used to be large-scale and untargeted, we now see campaigns that focus exclusively on a limited group of targets. This makes detection more difficult and increases the likelihood that vulnerabilities will remain undetected for longer periods of time.

At IBC 2025, DoPchoice reveals the Snapbag “Barndoor Fit” for the QuikPunch. Designed expressly to pair with Astera’s latest LED Fresnel, it delivers even greater lighting options for the already versatile wireless spot fixture.

DoPchoice’s instant setup softbox offers users a fast and efficient way to control the focused illumination of the QuikPunch. Thanks to the Snapbag’s silver reflective interior, light output is amplified. To soften, the system comes with a choice of included diffusion, a full Snapcloth and Half Grid Cloth which affix across the lightface using hook and loop fastenings. To command light direction, the Snapbag has a 50x50cm front making it fully compatible with the SGQ50W40 40º Snapgrid.

Optimized for use with QuikPunch’s small-sized barndoors, the leaves slide easily into the Snapbag’s dedicated side pockets. A tight, robust and sag-free fit is ensured by two hook and loop fastening strips which holds the system in place even in demanding, heavy vibration environments. By rotating the barndoors, users can freely position the softbox.

At just (0.85kg/1.87-lbs), the Snapbag instantly opens to 51x51x44 cm. Like all Snapbags, the Barndoor Fit can be swiftly removed and folds neatly into its own compact pouch, ready for the next setup.

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