Technology & Software
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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.
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OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
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It's about to get a lot harder to keep countries honest about climate change
A row over when to publish crucial climate change assessments risks letting countries off the hook on emissions cuts
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer secretly installed a recording device in a conference room to gather company details
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What happens when an AI interviewer meets AI interviewee? YouTuber stands up for those facing faceless hiring processes
AI on AI interview proves… interesting
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Flood management scheme completes after work in North York Moors
A natural flood management scheme has reached completion with hopes of protecting communities from the growing threat of climate change.
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£900m Scottish refurbishment framework opens for contractor applications
Scottish Procurement Alliance opens £900m RM4 refurbishment framework, inviting contractors to bid for housing and public building repairs by December 11, 2026.
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The best budget controller for PC just got better
We've just reviewed the GameSir Nova Lite 2 and we're seriously impressed for $30 or less.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and machine learning: News, R&D, and more
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Europe could one day have a homegrown Starlink alternative — and four major carriers have teamed up to help develop it
Starlink might soon have some European competition if the continent's carriers get their way.
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Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge change that could save Bradford drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
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Two pallets of RTX 5090s have 'gone missing' from an airport, also check out my new forklift
Own up, which one of you was it?
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Flood management scheme completes after work in North York Moors
A natural flood management scheme has reached completion with hopes of protecting communities from the growing threat of climate change.
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Japan Is Attempting an Audacious Mission to Sample a Martian Moon
JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.
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Somehow, It’s Already Time to Start Planning Holiday Cards. This Sale Can Help
Mixbook is the best holiday photo card service I’ve tried, and you can snag 50 percent off its holiday cards right now.
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Apple’s HomeView can recognize your face — but it still needs a recent iPhone to give you the full personal AI experience
Apple’s $299 HomeView can show your security cameras, but you’ll need an iPhone and an iCloud+ subscription before its AI can tell you what happened
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How to watch Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas online — stream reality TV from anywhere
After opening 39 restaurants, Lisa and her SURvivors team up to open their first hotel
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Apple promises to ‘Pro and Tell’ on October 28, and we could finally get the touchscreen MacBook Pro we’ve been waiting for
The new flagship MacBook might arrive alongside a refreshed iPad mini and iMac
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Senator urges FCC to reject AI-generated robocalls from conservative group
The comment period expires Monday, which means the FCC could take action on the petition this week ahead of the Nov. 3 election
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US federal court work hit after BAE Systems cyberattack affects bankruptcy court systems
The incident is being investigated
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JustEat apologises over AI menu pictures including bacon and eggs floating in cola
Food delivery app pauses rollout of ‘AI-enhanced’ menu images after technology misinterpreted some dishes
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Plans for new multi-billion pound approach to care services
Care services to help people to live independently in their communities could be transformed under proposals for new multi-billion pound frameworks to deliver support across North Yorkshire amid dramatic increases in demand.
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Three things to watch on stock market this week after sharp fall in tech share prices
AI compute firm Coreweave dropped by more than a quarter last week
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Discovery of T. rex's cousin upends our understanding of tyrannosaur evolution
A dinosaur that is new to science has features of both subfamilies of the tyrannosaur group, complicating our understanding of how they evolved
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Fuse Energy’s new plug-in solar kit promises to save you £180 a year in electricity bills — but it's not legal yet
Fuse Energy is launching a new plug-in battery that doesn’t need a roof for solar panels.
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'What AI mostly brings is persistence': AIs from Anthropic and OpenAI are cracking ciphers and encryption protocols in record time
AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have been used to solve encryption mysteries that have stood for decades and centuries.
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5 of the best early Black Friday deals I've found in the Samsung Week sale — Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, OLED TVs, Mini-LED TVs, and more
Samsung is giving us an early look at its Black Friday deals as part of its Samsung Week sale, so I've searched through and picked out the top 5 deals that are worth considering if you want to shop now.
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Zoom can now tell you for sure that the person you're speaking to isn't a deepfake — Sam Altman’s World debuts ID verification for AI Agents
Verifying human authenticity is a complex but important necessity
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You can now modify the vBIOS on Nvidia gaming GPUs without flashing thanks to a solo developer’s project — provides a UI for quick VBIOS configuration
Less flashing means less worrying, but a modified VBIOS may still brick a GPU in other ways.
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Gianni Infantino: Uefa gives Fifa deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.