Tech
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Anthropic staff told to work from home due to risk of possible security strikes
Anthropic responds to potential of strike action from security staff
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Are mushroom-growing kits seeding a biodiversity crisis across Europe? | New Scientist
What began as a seemingly harmless and delicious hobby may have released an invasive species across the continent. Experts fear that these desirable fungi, now classed in the UK as "high risk", could radically reshape forest ecosystems.
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Are employees to blame for rise in insider access threats? This new study claims so
Every day, someone is selling access on the dark web
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Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents | TechCrunch
Particle’s new podcast intelligence platform transcribes and analyzes more than 130,000 podcasts, making their conversations searchable on the web and accessible to AI agents through an API and MCP.
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Wanted: Token spend control and governance without slowing down agentic AI innovation
AI governance and cost control for agentic AI
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The IKEA x Xbox collection is a playful mix of the practical and the absurd — and there's one item I want immediately
IKEA and Xbox have unveiled a fun and functional nine-piece collection at Gamescom, and after seeing it in person, I can see why some of these products will be popular.
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Kansas town drops charges against teacher arrested for clapping during public hearings on data centers — says that ‘case has been dismissed without prejudice’
It seems that the city is washing its hands off the case and passing the burden on the county.
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'Can't believe it survived a full rocket launch and landing' — unmodified DJI action cams record 'stunning' POV 4K footage of China's first orbital launch and recovery, and you can watch the whole thing
DJI fixed twelve unmodified Osmo Action 6s to a LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket, recording POV footage of China's first successful land-based orbital launch and recovery.
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After 20 hours of slicing up enemy soldiers, solving ancient puzzles, and uncovering long-lost secrets, this A Plague Tale prequel feels like a nice change of pace from the franchise's foreboding roots and successfully channels the likes of Tomb Raider and Assassin's Creed
This A Plague Tale prequel pivots to action-adventure formula, forgoing plague rats and oppressive atmosphere for a lighter, swashbuckling romp.
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Xbox marks 25 years with eye-catching translucent green PC accessories — Razer mouse, keyboard, and earbuds available to pre-order now
Razer PC peripherals, mobile controllers, and a bag for the ROG Xbox Ally make up the licensed lineup.
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How to watch Dolly Parton: Here I Am online — it's *FREE*
Following the heartbreaking loss of the country icon, stream the definitive Dolly Parton documentary for the ultimate, raw tribute
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What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to Legora | TechCrunch
Watch as Cherry Ventures partner Sophia Bendz joins Equity to dig into Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable and Legora to founder networks, U.S. capital, and the forces shaping the Nordic tech ecosystem.
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Meta settles for $18 billion in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children | TechCrunch
The lawsuit alleged that Meta knowingly designed platforms like Instagram and Facebook to addict children, despite knowing about the harms the platforms could pose to young users.
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China’s data centres will reportedly use more power than South Korea by 2030
Analysts projections for Chinese data centers continue to rise
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Say 'hello' to a retro Apple Macintosh dock deal for the Mac mini
We couldn't love the Apple Mac mini more, but this clever vintage-style dock adds a 5-inch display, NVMe enclosure, and plenty of extra connectivity.
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Xbox
Xbox reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I'm a PowerToys fan — and its new Windows 11 multi-tasking upgrade is something Microsoft really needs to bring to the OS
Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11, and there's an obvious easy win it's missing: porting over smart PowerToys features.
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A glacier collapse is most likely cause of the Nepal disaster | New Scientist
Melting snow appears to have weakened a steep glacier at an altitude of 5 kilometres, causing it to plummet around a kilometre into the river valley below
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Doctors are finally learning to manage antidepressant withdrawal | New Scientist
Withdrawal symptoms following long-term SSRI use appear far more pervasive and serious than previously realised. Now medical bodies are rethinking how and when to stop taking them
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Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
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Secretlab's newest Titan Evo collaboration is 'inspired by Spider-Man's enduring legacy' and looks perfect for any Marvel fan
Secretlab has announced a collaboration with Marvel and is releasing a brand new Titan Evo gaming chair inspired by your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
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Crypto bro faces 280 years in prison for defrauding investors with promises of an 'AI supercomputer' for mining — jury convicts businessman of running $24-million Ponzi scheme, claimed up to 30% APR and a 100% money-back guarantee
He told investors that he’s using an AI supercomputer to generate returns of up to 15% to 30% annually.
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Nanoparticles ease Alzheimer's by making neurons from other cells | New Scientist
A drug made up of a cage of nanoparticles and antibodies created neurons from another type of brain cell, which relieved symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice
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This portable 'cyberdeck' computer is my next Raspberry Pi project — and the weatherproof build only costs $250 despite the RAM crisis
A guide to putting together a fully working Pi computer you can pick up and take anywhere.
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Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos | TechCrunch
Bluesky's new 10-minute video support includes faster upload speeds, too.
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In The Duskbloods, you're quick or you're dead — our network test impressions
The Duskbloods feels like FromSoftware’s unique multiplayer philosophy at its best, but its time limits can be alarmingly demanding.
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Ring introduces a new encryption standard, makes it the default for cloud features | TechCrunch
Ring says users can still opt for end-to-end encryption.
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I wasn't convinced by Elden Ring Tarnished Edition until I played it on Nintendo Switch 2
I was skeptical at first, but Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is simply a delight on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Cryptocurrency
Discover more about Cryptocurrency with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Ex-Meta scientists want to bring visual AI to the factory floor | TechCrunch
Perceptron offers an AI model that it says can help machines navigate the world while also providing in-depth visual intelligence.
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Robot brain builders are pushing out of their GPT-2 era | TechCrunch
Robot bodies are waiting for their AI brains to catch up.
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The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — here's how to get a discount
This could be the perfect dorm room computer
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Surprise: Z.ai is the AI lab behind the mysterious Ox Alpha model | TechCrunch
Z.ai confirms it is behind Ox Alpha, the mysterious open AI model topping benchmarks and leaderboards, and its weights are set to be released soon.
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How to watch Adults season 2 - stream Gen Z sitcom
The housemates tackle more real-world questions as they navigate life as New York twenty-somethings
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Govern AI agents before they go rogue
Autonomous workflows demand a new governance approach
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Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol
The integration lets users block malicious and unwanted sites while keeping Dausos' post-quantum encryption and its speed advantage
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US Justice Department seizes domains it says Chinese state-sponsored hackers used to infiltrate systems at NASA, Senate, Federal Reserve, and more — FBI moves forward with domain seizures
The group has apparently been operating since 2018.
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Lioness season 3 episode 5 release date and launch time — when will it come out on Paramount+?
Some are worried that Taylor Sheridan's political drama is entering a mid-season slump. But will it really? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?
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Enthusiast turns a Lenovo Yoga laptop, an M.2 slot, and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT into 'the world's stupidest' desktop for local AI chatbots — M.2 franken-rig crippled by laptop DRAM swap
Predictably, they ended up regretting their life decisions, but it was seemingly a fun ride.
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Data Centers
Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses | TechCrunch
The glasses, called Legato Frames, integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames.
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Amnezia VPN improves anti-censorship protocol as Russia escalates anti-VPN regime
AmneziaWG 3.0 introduces more variability into traffic patterns, making it even more invisible and harder to detect
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Crucial SSD owner offered $200 refund for 4TB drive now selling for over $500 — company finally caves to warranty demands after protracted back-and-forth
Customer rejects Micron’s lowball SSD refund.
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Runable hits $21M to bet AI agents can go from building businesses to growing them | TechCrunch
Runable says 60%–70% of its 1 trillion-plus token usage in the last 90 days came from paying customers.
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AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
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How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of its Xbox Gaming Range
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
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Over 40 hours later, Star Wars Zero Company has made me fall in love with its isometric, turn-based tactics gameplay, and I'm itching for more
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.
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Need a new smartwatch? Argos' Big Red Tech Sale is packing deals from Apple, Garmin, Amazfit, Huawei and more, starting at just £40
Saving you up to 20% on top wearable tech.