Technology & Software
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The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological
Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions of its power
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AI just found new solutions for magnetic fields in fusion reactors
Google's Gemini 4 Argon helps solve a 59-year-old fusion energy mystery in hours, beating decades of physics theory
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Mint Mobile Promo Codes and Deals for October 2026
Reduce your monthly cell phone bill with these active Mint Mobile coupons and promos, limited-time promotions, and 5G plan savings.
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I played the Resident Evil 4 remake on Nintendo Switch 2, and it's a solid way to experience the survival horror masterpiece, though it isn’t without its flaws
The Resident Evil 4 remake runs well overall on Nintendo Switch 2, but isn’t quite perfect — here’s whether I’d recommend it or not.
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How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. #EuXl
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI race
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to unveil a joint AI pact intended to speed up the integration of AI products across German industry. #EuropeNews
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All the new parking rules being introduced to challenge 'rip-off' charges
Motorists will receive fresh protections to dispute unreasonable private parking charges, including a guaranteed five-minute decision period upon arrival, under new plans unveiled by the Government.
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Where to watch Capturing Bigfoot online and from anywhere
Is the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin footage an elaborate hoax? Filmmaker Marq Evans investigates the legend of Bigfoot...
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Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #961)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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Want a more fun way to discover hi-res music? There's a new app for iOS and Android that streams radio stations all in CD quality FLAC or higher quality, and I'm loving the fun mix of stuff I've found
Audiophile.fm is a completely free way to tune in to lossless internet radio on iPhone, Android and in your browser
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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1730)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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Say ‘Bye’ to Low Power Mode With These Discounted Portable Chargers
You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.
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Kaspersky's VPN and password manager went dark for days worldwide — and the timing has raised awkward questions about Russia's drone-hit data centers
Kaspersky blamed technical issues for a multi-day outage
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New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photograph
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24-hour supported living HMO planned for Scarborough guesthouse
A FORMER Scarborough guesthouse could be converted into an HMO that provides supported accommodation with round-the-clock staffing.
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Is the new-look Kindle Colorsoft 2026 worth buying? Here's what you need to know
Is the upgraded Colorsoft a good buy? It depends on what kind of reader you are...
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Lucasfilm wants to do more Star Wars games like Zero Company and Galactic Racer: 'We’ve tried to be more flexible about who we’re willing to take pitches from'
Not every Star Wars game has to be a big-budget blockbuster to be successful.
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Workers are spending more time correcting AI-generated content than doing actual work
Does AI really save time?
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One photo 'can detect a person's biological age and chance of surviving cancer'
An AI tool was trained on more than 40 million pictures to determine key indicators of a person's health
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Moonlighter studio won't host a public playtest of its next game due to rampant AI-led cloning
ReVamp will get a limited Discord playtest.
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Drivers to get new rights to challenge ‘rip-off’ private parking charges
Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced.
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'Turn any tank into your next UGV': France's Foreign Legion may get thousands of XXL robot mules built from retired tanks — though the demo inconveniently sits on one of only two AMX-32s ever made
KNDS and S2M's REFURBOT conversion kit resurfaces
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Xbox biz guy deletes his X account less than 24 hours after saying game devs who don't embrace AI 'should not be in the business of being a business'
Business strategy manager Brandon Stirrup said he was "happy to take the hit" for his stance on AI, then left social media.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1227)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
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Star Wars Zero Company adds new difficulty options that can bring it closer to XCOM
Turning up the heat a little.
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Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines
Drivers to get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their session ends
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Social media: How to maximize your privacy (and the top settings to change right now)
Protect your data without leaving social media
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Are we about to solve the greatest mystery of the neutrino?
We have long had a seemingly simple question about neutrinos: how much do they weigh? Now, a gigantic experiment in China is poised to find out – and the answer could transform particle physics forever
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This sub-$100/£100 bird-feeder camera proved you don't need a massive budget to spy on your local wildlife — even if its app ruffled my feathers
Constant solar power and subscription-free storage in a lovely wooden housing
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This DIY controller may not be pretty, but it is mercifully affordable to assemble at under $12
I think I'll stick with my GameSir Nova Lite.
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New colour-changing lights illuminate Bishop Auckland Market Place after upgrade
New colour-changing lights have been switched on in Bishop Auckland Market Place, replacing the town's former 'Triffid' lamp posts and improving the space for events.
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Using a drone, AP's Jae C. Hong frames Long Beach's waves crashing into oceanfront homes
Jae C. Hong is a staff photojournalist based in Los Angeles and has worked for The Associated Press since 2007.
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How to watch Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back for free online from anywhere
This documentary looks back at the disaster that killed 144 people in 1966
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French rioters ransack eSports team premises and are seen looting RAM sticks from PCs — Team Vitality’s ‘V.Hive’ Paris HQ was wrecked during unrest
Reports also highlight eSports trophies being stolen, with gaming chairs being piled up in street fires.
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Bottlenose whales may look after each other when they’re sick
Northern bottlenose whales are more likely to stick together when individuals are poorly or emaciated
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I have added completely realistic Uber driving to Grand Theft Auto 5
Your driver is nearby.
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Chinese chipmaker could hugely ramp up RAM production in 2028 — but it's not likely to help the average consumer in the ongoing memory crisis
As Dell's CEO joins the chorus of those warning the RAM crisis will last until 2030, don't expect a predicted memory rally from China to help.
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Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters
WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.
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Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Monitoring tools common in a range of workplaces, including factories, office jobs, delivery work and in retail – often without employees being informed
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24-hour supported living HMO planned for Scarborough guesthouse
A FORMER Scarborough guesthouse could be converted into an HMO that provides supported accommodation with round-the-clock staffing.
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Watch out — these are the phishing scams experts say are most likely to catch your workers out
New tech announcements, gifts, and insurance claims work best
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WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot
Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.
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Beeks sees further growth as AI products gain traction with financial firms
The Renfrew-based technology group reported record revenue of £40m and said demand for its analytics and AI products is exceeding expectations
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GPUs
GPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Drone reveals remarkable remains of 1,000 years of lead mining in the Pennines
FOR today’s picture, our regular contributor Northern Perspectives has flown his drone from the top of Weardale over the border into Cumbria to highlight Nenthead, the best preserved lead-mining landscape in the North Pennines.
