Ghost

Drivers in the UK are talking about 'ghost plates' — number plates deliberately altered or covered so traffic cameras cannot read them. The topic has surged after reports that new traffic cameras can detect these plates, which are designed to help drivers evade speed cameras, congestion charges and police identification. Commentators warn that using them is illegal and can lead to fines, penalty points or prosecution.

Sony is bringing its AI-powered upscaling technology, previously exclusive to the PS5 Pro, to the standard PlayStation 5. Digital Foundry reports that Sony announced QSSR AI upscaling for the base console, set to be used in upcoming titles Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei. Gaming outlets including Game Informer and The Verge are covering the announcement, with players discussing what it means for the value of the more expensive Pro model.

A preserved green mamba specimen, kept in a jar, is at the centre of efforts to resolve a mystery dating back roughly 150 years in São Tomé and Príncipe. Researchers hope the specimen can settle long-standing questions about whether a distinct 'ghost' green mamba exists on the islands, with the find drawing attention to the country's little-studied wildlife.

Iñaki López is trending in Spain after Iker Jiménez's television programme revealed the pixelated identity of one of the owners of Urbagestión, handing the story to Twitter users. Social media seized on the moment, with jokes such as "they've finally found a ghost", as public attention focuses on the company and its owners.

La Clef cinema in Paris is screening Valerie Veatch's 2026 documentary Ghost in the Machine at 7pm, marking the film's French premiere. The film examines what artificial intelligence conceals, and the screening will be followed by a discussion with guests from Data for Good, Tribe-X and Technopolice Paris-Banlieues as part of the venue's cine-club.

A wildlife documentary set on the Rio Negro, the dark-water tributary of the Amazon, is drawing wide attention under the title 'The Black Ghost and the Fatal Coil'. The film appears to profile a mysterious predator of the river and the deadly encounters surrounding it, appealing to viewers interested in Amazonian wildlife and nature storytelling.

Ghost Recon Wildlands is back in the conversation, with reports that the tactical shooter is receiving new content and changes to its gameplay. Fans of the Ubisoft title, which launched in 2017 and remains popular for its open-world co-op missions, are discussing what the updates mean for returning players. Specific details about the size of the new content or the nature of the gameplay adjustments have not been confirmed.

People have started placing 'ghost chairs' outside a Smyths toy store in Greenford, west London, to hold their place in the queue for a product release tomorrow. The practice, long associated with US product launches, involves leaving chairs or placeholders to claim spots without physically waiting. The scenes were shared by a toy collector, drawing surprise that queue-saving culture has now reached the UK.

Trusetal, a village in Thuringia, Germany, is drawing attention after a regional outlet published a feature on local folklore, telling of the 'Hühni' spirit said to dart through the darkness there. The piece highlights the area's traditional ghost tales and mountain heritage. Readers in the region appear engaged with stories of the village's spooky legends.

A new documentary series, De Spookvoetballer ('The Ghost Footballer'), is drawing attention in the Netherlands. The programme tells the story of a footballer without talent, exploring how he stayed in the sport despite lacking ability. Dutch viewers are picking up the show, with TV guide coverage encouraging audiences to learn everything about the player's unusual career.

The Atlanta Braves are being urged to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta to finally move past their recent postseason struggles against their NL East rivals. The Phillies have haunted Atlanta in previous playoffs, and fans are focused on whether the Braves can break that pattern with a decisive home performance in this series.

Spirit Halloween is moving into empty storefronts across Richmond, occupying spaces left behind by closed retailers. The seasonal chain's annual takeover of vacant properties has become a familiar sight in American retail, with the pop-up store stepping in where defunct shops once operated. Locals are noting the brand's role in briefly reviving shopping centers that would otherwise sit empty year-round.

DotGhostBoard 2.1, codenamed 'Leviathan', has been released for Linux, introducing smart clipboard tagging and contextual actions built in Python as an open-source project. The first part of a two-part write-up covers the new features, with discussion so far limited to a small open-source and productivity-focused audience.

A regular link roundup published on September 30, 2026 highlights salvaged relics in a Brooklyn subway station that are described as the ghostly remains of old New York buildings. The roundup, part of the recurring 'Sepender' edition of the Pook-Emu Bee links series, points readers to a recent Ephemeral New York piece on the remnants and other curated items.

A photographer shared a black and white landscape image of bare trees, calling them 'ghosts on sticks', alongside hashtags for monochrome photography, nature and hiking. The striking wintry or skeletal tree imagery is being circulated among travel and photography enthusiasts who follow classic monochrome and forest photography tags.

The New Oil has published a new blog post arguing that the idea of 'going off-grid' is a false promise, particularly when it comes to privacy and personal finance. The piece, shared with tags on privacy and cryptocurrency, questions whether self-reliant, off-grid lifestyles actually deliver the financial and digital independence they are often marketed as offering. Readers in privacy circles are discussing its skeptical take on a popular ideal.

WWD has published a photo feature on the Doll Haus of Dread looks, reimagining horror icons as fashion figures: Ghost Face in platform boots and Pinhead in a gown are among the standout images. The spread recasts slasher-movie characters through couture styling, blending horror memorabilia with runway aesthetics.

Golf equipment makers Ghost, Vessel and Tour Edge are promoting hybrid bags designed to work both on a cart and over the shoulder, addressing a long-standing divide in bag design. The products combine stand mechanisms and carry straps with cart-friendly features, aiming to appeal to golfers who alternate between walking and riding rounds.

Toy maker Jakks Pacific has launched Haus of Dread, a new fashion doll line that reimagines horror icons, including Ghost Face, styled with platform boots and runway-inspired looks. The horror-meets-fashion crossover turns the Scream villain into a collectible doll, blending slasher movie iconography with designer doll culture aimed at collectors.

Researchers report that Cooper pairs in uranium ditelluride persist above the material's superconducting critical temperature, a phenomenon described as ghostly because the pairs exist without producing zero electrical resistance. The finding suggests superconducting correlations survive into the normal state in this unusual heavy-fermion superconductor, offering new clues about unconventional superconductivity and possibly topological behaviour in uranium ditelluride.

A woman has written a book exploring the paranormal side of Roanoke, drawing on the city's reputation for ghost stories and unexplained legends. Local news covered the release, highlighting how the author documents haunted locations and spooky tales tied to the area's history. The book adds to Roanoke's growing appeal as a destination for paranormal enthusiasts and curious readers.