Technology & Software
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US Navy could see first VTOL X-BAT UAV 'by end of this month'
‘The first one will be done in the next couple of weeks’: Shield AI prepares full-scale X-BAT autonomous fighter jet for flight tests
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Jura launches a new compact bean-to-cup coffee machine with 17 customizable drinks and a smooth, lower-temperature brew style for instant sipping
Still compact, but with a bigger drinks menu than ever.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #957)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in 3 weeks to become Remedy's fastest-selling game ever
It's not a huge number, but it's big news for Remedy.
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Nineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform
Five people seriously hurt after vehicle carrying HGV drivers involved in accident in Calais, say French authorities
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Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow — here are 4 things you should do to get ready right now
Avoid disappointment with these four tips
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How to watch Friends Sex and Games online
Four couples, two old friends, and one night of romantic chaos. Here's how to watch Friends Sex and Games online with Prime, from anywhere.
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A quarter of male soldiers in the US could have low testosterone
Newly introduced testosterone screening in the US Army could find more than 100,000 male soldiers with low testosterone
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Airbnb’s latest update brings AI search, easier property comparisons, and more services
More natural search to help you find a property
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Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster launch live from Texas
Tesla is preparing to unveil its long-awaited electric sports car, with huge performance claims and a little help from SpaceX
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UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is key
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Why a high school in Virginia is getting a quantum computer
Starting in January, students attending Skyview High School in Virginia will learn about the building blocks and principles underlying quantum computers by working with one directly
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007 First Light is finally heading to Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2027 — 'The development team will use the coming months to continue refining the game's optimisation and performance'
IO Interactive has finally announced that 007 First Light will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027.
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Tech giants warn Europe ditching their cloud services could cost billions — but then they would say that
Tech lobbying group says European Commission figures are way off the mark
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Less than 2 weeks after announcing RuneScape Reignited, Jagex is scrapping the whole thing
In the wake of a furious backlash from players, Jagex admits it "missed the mark."
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Google showcases way to fix quantum computer errors more efficiently
Error-proofing the most important operations performed on a quantum computer has so far required lots of resources, but a new experiment shows a more efficient way to make the devices reliable
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Ukraine testing new ‘evacuation drone’ that can fly wounded soldiers to safety
The futuristic drone can carry up to 330 pounds and reach speeds up to 65mph
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Experts uncover bizarre new malware that spooks users with jump scares and screams
Just in time for Halloween
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Upgrade Your Thermostat Before Winter for Only $120
This refurbished Ecobee covers the smart essentials without piling on features you don’t need. It’s on sale through October 21.
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Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier will keep melting even if oceans cool
Computer models suggest that unrealistically cold oceans would be insufficient to stop Thwaites glacier retreating, although a neighbouring glacier might begin to grow
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
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AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
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States sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Eight states are suing the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot violated consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults
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World of Warcraft: Forever devs say gear upgrades will stay relevant 'for a long, long time': 'It's very much our intention to try wherever we can to not invalidate old content'
Blizzard says items won't work like the modern version of the MMO.
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SSDs
SSD reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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How to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 – Stream episode for free 5 from anywhere
3 Faithfuls are at risk after last Friday's crypt-ic cliffhanger - but who will the Traitors murder next? Warning - Spoilers ahead!
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US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil
A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.
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Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast
Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’
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‘The explosion of AI-generated content continues to impact the whole music ecosystem’: Deezer will let you ban AI music from your feed as YouTube Music adds warning labels for slop
YouTube Music and Deezer are taking steps to label and exclude AI music from users’ feeds
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Valheim vs Enshrouded vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: Let's settle this
Three top-tier survival crafting games have entered their 1.0 era.
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Towering glacial ice cliffs may collapse in fits and starts
We still don't know for sure how the ice cliffs looming over the sea at the leading edge of some glaciers will behave as the climate warms, but satellite data offers some clues
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Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies
Babies who are formula fed are more prone to infections, but the addition of a probiotic supplement containing sugars from breast milk slashed the risk of such infants catching respiratory viruses
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Welcoming a second review of the combined authority: it must clear the air
Please explain any changes:
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Neanderthal skeleton found with horrific injuries
A 75,000-year-old skeleton offers a glimpse into the violent world in which Neanderthals lived, but also offers hints that they cared for one another
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Missing Microsoft Publisher? LibreOffice is here to save the day
LibreOffice now supports Publisher files
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4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history
On the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied career
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FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are warning each other about what could allegedly happen if a poll worker marks a ballot before it is fed into a scanner
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Street Fighter review roundup: sorry, folks, but it sounds like a mess
The general consensus seems to be that Street Fighter isn't a disaster, but it definitely misses a lot more than it hits.
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Suspect accused of decapitating two relatives using a chainsaw in Alabama home
‘He’s not violent or anything. So, I guess I’ll just let it play itself out,’ a woman told 911 dispatchers in an ominous message
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Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
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Fly-tipping at award-winning Wetherby park costs council over £2,000
Fly-tipping costs over £2k to clear from Wetherby park
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Plan to add hydrogen and carbon capture to incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a North Yorkshire facility.
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Supply teacher jailed after upskirting schoolgirls and using AI to 'nudify' images
Abusali Rahman was sentenced on Thursday after taking up-skirting photos of schoolgirls in classrooms
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Local warehouse owner among the 6 people killed in Wisconsin plane crash
A prominent local warehouse owner died along with five other people when the plane he owned crashed in Wisconsin after ice built up on the wings during a thunderstorm
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The next evolution of observability starts with telemetry
Why better observability starts with better telemetry
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