August 2026
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'We cannot survive in this landscape' — Sony CEO confirms the PS6 has no fixed launch date and it needs to 'take some action' as the RAM shortage continues
Sony CEO Hiroko Totoki has confirmed that the PlayStation 6 release date remains undecided due to the ongoing manufacturing component crisis and trade wars.
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Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tsar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
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Spotify just rolled out a new personalization feature, and thankfully, it doesn’t involve AI — here’s why I think users will love Playlist Notes
Spotify's new Playlist Notes let you add context and background about the songs you love the most.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and machine learning: News, R&D, and more
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Police want to speak to teenagers after e-bike stolen from York street
Police investigating a theft want to talk to the two teenagers on this CCTV image. An e-bike was stolen from Nicholas Gardens in York between the hours of midnight and 5.30am on Sunday 21 June. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:...
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Home Depot rolls out nationwide express delivery as shoppers shift to DIY projects
Globally, sales at stores open at least a year—a critical health indicator for retailers—increased 1.7%. Comparable store sales in the U.S. rose 1.3%
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Console Gaming
Discover more about Console Gaming with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Queen to visit York tomorrow for major event
Queen Camilla will visit York tomorrow to attend the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse.
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South Yorkshire Mayor objecting to Rotherham and Doncaster solar farm
The South Yorkshire mayor has joined Rotherham and Doncaster residents and local politicians in opposing the plans for a new solar farm.
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Top TV chef helps out in kitchen at Yorkshire children's hospice
A top TV chef has cooked up a meal with a difference - lending his culinary skills to a children's hospice alongside taking part in a…
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Overclocker updates Hydra overclocking tool with VRAM and power limit controls for RTX 50-series GPUs — new update gives up to +3000 MHz memory offset
Up to 125% power limit on RTX 50-series GPUs.
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Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid ‘Mass Effect’s’ Biggest Mistake?
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s ‘Osiris Reborn’ might not either.
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Have your say on polling stations in North Yorkshire
The council wants residents in North Yorkshire to share their views on polling arrangements. The consultation will consider around 800 polling districts and approximately 500 polling stations across North Yorkshire, with between 50 and 100...
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Giant Yorkshire ice cube factory working 24/7 during 'exceptional' summer
Europe’s biggest ice factory says the 2026 British summer has been “exceptional” as it continues to churn out tonnes of its frozen cubes to keep up with customers desperate for any relief from the relentless heatwaves.
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3D Printing
3D Printer reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Firm test-fires 3D-printed, fully cryogenic reusable rocket engine — Indian startup leverages SLM printing to create its first working prototype
After only two years in business, too.
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China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns
The custom build from Microsoft's Chinese joint venture was scheduled to retire in February 2027.
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Police release CCTV after e-bike stolen from home in York
An e-bike was stolen from a house in a York suburb.
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Woman who drove on wrong side of road to avoid speed camera fined £120
A woman drove on the wrong side of the road with her headlights off to avoid being caught speeding in England.
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Paul Scholes banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Cleckheaton
Former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has been handed a six-month road ban after he racked up two driving convictions in the space of two days.
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Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain
Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 August
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Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94
As adept at comedy and musicals as she was drama, Law acted alongside daughters Emma and Sophie in a career spanning eight decades
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Poundland owner ‘looking to sell’ a year after takeover that shut 200 stores
Around 200 stores were shut a year ago, leaving 600 around the UK
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Shokz open-ear headphones drop to the lowest prices I've seen since Black Friday — save up to 30% on 'our top pick for the best running headphones in 2026'
There's a massive sale on Shokz headphones right now at Amazon, with savings of up to 30% available on the OpenRun, OpenFit, OpenMove, and more — I've picked out the best deals.
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Ghosts in the machine: AI malware shows why it is time to extend Zero Trust to code
To fight AI malware enterprises need Zero Trust for code
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Harrogate pupils to make Edinburgh Fringe debut
More than 20 pupils and former pupils from Ashville are set to take to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in the school's 150-year history.
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Mobico to sell regional bus operator for £24m
The company said the deal to sell its West Midlands-based UK Bus business is part of efforts to make Mobico ‘simpler and stronger’.
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Drivers facing nearly 50 miles and one hour of diversions due to roadworks
Motorists in North Yorkshire could face a diversion of almost 50 miles as drainage improvement works close a road in Swaledale.
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First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin
Multiple US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products
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China is finally pulling Windows 10 from government machines — and says that's ahead of schedule
That's ahead of schedule, apparently
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Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.
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Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in car in Newham
The victim's family have been notified of his death and are being supported by specialist officers
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Call for volunteers as thousands set to take part in North East running festival
The 2026 Middlesbrough Runs are set to bring thousands of runners to Teesside, with organisers appealing for more volunteers to help deliver the…
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10ft long trailer stolen from North Yorkshire farm in dead of night
A trailer has been stolen from a farm in rural North Yorkshire.
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Minskip Scarecrow Weekend is back with a 'circus' theme | Harrogate Informer
The village of Minskip, near Boroughbridge, is set to burst into a blaze of colour on the weekend of 5 and 6 September 2026 as its highly anticipated annual
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Wetherspoons introduces ban on 2 actions 'driving people nuts' in all 792 pubs
Wetherspoon pubs have introduced a ban on people playing music or taking calls on speaker due to the issue of noise
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Farrier’s dog fatally bit man on path after ‘right of way’ argument, court told
A man has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after his dog fatally bit a man on a footpath in an argument about a right of way.
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Response issued after National Motor Museum announces plans to leave
A motor museum will remain open to the public in the New Forest despite the National Motor Museum Trust searching for a new home, the attraction has…
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Aldi August specialbuys with garden deals and the return of a food favourite
Aldi has unveiled a fresh batch of Specialbuys for August, with garden gadgets, student bedroom essentials and Asian food on offer.
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‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister
Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’
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Former Farage ally suspended from Reform after hitting out at Zia Yusuf
Tim Montgomerie suggested in a podcast that ‘Nigel has fallen out of love with Zia’
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Library pulls book on Gaza from shelves after complaint from Bondi attack survivor
How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza, by American writer Adam Johnson, was withdrawn from Waverley Library
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Did humans evolve to be active throughout the day and night? | New Scientist
Evidence from hunter-gatherers suggests humans aren't diurnal but cathemeral, with bouts of activity at nighttime – a sleep pattern similar to some lemurs
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This poison-detecting patch is a real-life James Bond gadget — and it could one day save your life
A new skin patch can warn you of environmental toxins using a clever system of haptic vibrations.
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Postbiotic could reduce the risk of brain damage after a concussion | New Scientist
Giving mice a byproduct produced by gut bacteria reduced their risk of severe brain damage and cognitive difficulties after a traumatic brain injury
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Historic Yorkshire Dales family needlework proves auction highlight
Historic samplers linked to the prominent Broderick family of Swaledale proved a highlight at auction, with the collection of antique needlework…
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Prolific York burglar caught after motorbike dealership break-in
A man connected to a number of burglaries and thefts has been caught after attempting to break in to a motorbike dealership.
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Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of Sifnos
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Paul Scholes banned from driving after being convicted twice for speeding in two days
The former Manchester United midfielder was caught exceeding the speed limit on two occasions over the past year
