Technology & Software
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Viral Darlington fidget shop reopens after car smashed into building
A Darlington shop has fully reopened after a car crashed into the building, forcing it to close for more than a week.
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In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds
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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
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We can rescue the AMOC after its collapse – but it won’t be easy
An AMOC weakened by climate change can be revived by cooling global temperatures, but we don't have the technology to remove huge quantities of CO2 and drive that cooling
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Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8
The biggest complaint about the pre-order bonus game is getting resolved with a happy ending.
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AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
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Tech Industry
Discover more about Tech Industry with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
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Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality
Anthropic announced that an AI could self-replicate inside smart devices within months, stoking fear around the internet. Columnist Jacob Aron explains the technical limitations that make this spook story less than likely
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Trump's AI tiger video shows callous lack of judgement
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ICE rejects suggestion that its officers wear body cameras that automatically activate
A government report urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure body-worn cameras are activated when needed, suggesting automatic activation in certain situations
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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers
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Trump Aides Admit the House is a Lost Cause
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
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The whole point of Apple’s HomeView isn't replacing your iPhone — it’s letting you put it away
Smart controls, fewer distractions
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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Video. Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues
Video. Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.
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Blockbuster-era law governing privacy of video rentals gets a fresh look from the Supreme Court
A 1988 law designed to protect the privacy of movie rentals in the age of Blockbuster Video is getting a fresh look from the Supreme Court
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GTA 6 leaker threatens Take-Two with a 'dead man's switch'
Cyberleek promises not to reveal the ending of GTA 6, as long as Take-Two leaves them alone.
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Control Resonant composer reveals that he hides easter eggs in soundtracks and he 'will go to extremes to add depth to everything' — 'Nothing is obvious' and sometimes people email him years later having noticed that 'the rhythm of a certain sound was actually Morse code' for something
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed that his music features easter eggs that may take fans years to uncover.
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Routers
Router reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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ICE will not turn on body cameras automatically despite watchdog recommendation
Some ICE agents described camera use as ‘up to interpretation’
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Ancient shipwreck discovered off Turkey claimed to be world's oldest
A ship that sank in the Early Bronze Age was probably carrying jars of olive oil and may have been on its way to the ancient city of Troy when it sank
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Squarespace and Titan team up to offer $3/month professional email
You can now access a professional email for as little as $3 a month
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Software breakthrough could spur quantum computer advances, Edinburgh study suggests
Researchers have developed an algorithm that enables off-the-shelf computers to run quantum simulations previously only possible using the world’s most powerful supercomputers
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Want an affordable yet accomplished set of Sony headphones? Then the WH-CH730N might just be perfect for you — though they’re not totally free of compromise
I’ve spent weeks testing the Sony WH-CH730N, and their impressive bass, strong feature-set, and long battery life mean that they’re a great value buy.
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Zimbabwe’s Caine Prize winner rejects claim he used AI to write his story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write his short story, "The Blue Fighter," which won the $10,000 Caine Prize for African Writing
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Grace Hopper Celebration for women in computing canceled two weeks out — AnitaB.org says registrations and sponsorships fell short of covering costs
The nonprofit’s tax filings show a $14.6 million loss in 2024 as GHC attendance fell.
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Ambulance service checks over person at scene of collision - what we know
The ambulance service confirmed it attended a collision in a Bradford suburb this afternoon.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD): Still the gold standard for business
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) is a stylish, well-built laptop that's designed for real-world productivity. And, yes, the keyboard is still best-in-class.
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SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast
Expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalized in the sky and reflected sunlight off frozen particles after Florida launch
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Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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Pilot issued haunting warning before plane crash killed 6 in Wisconsin
The six-seat, single-engine plane crashed shortly before 10 p.m. in a wooded area near a popular tourist destination
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York firm launches AI tool to help track at-risk staff and respond to emergencies
Vismo launches Vismo AI at GSX 2026 in Atlanta, helping security teams protect employees, track risks and manage emergencies with real-time data worldwide.
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
Wilderness Songs review: Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
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Tom Gauld: DNA and fossil evidence proved they were close relatives
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies
The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.
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GFiber and Qualcomm announce Wi-Fi 8 gateway — 20 Gig customers to be first to receive next-gen wireless upgrade
GFiber 20 Gig customers are about to receive an upgrade from Wi-Fi 7 to Wi-Fi 8
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AI has caused ‘very good’ disruption to job market, recruiter boss says
The chief executive of recruitment agency Robert Walters said the growing use of AI has boosted companies’ demand for workers.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was a big hit, and now it's time for big layoffs at the studio that made it
Ubisoft has also decided to close Trials studio Ubisoft Redlynx entirely.
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A lighter, carbon fibre version of the best gaming mouse might be on its way
Just don't look at that price tag.
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The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike is one of the best competitive gaming mice right now
The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike doesn’t offer many upgrades compared to its predecessor, but when you’re building on one of the best gaming mice ever, that’s not such a bad thing.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Why do humans enjoy black-and-white photos or videos, but have less tolerance for images that have only two other colours? If two chromosomes are better than one, why not three?
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How to watch LASK vs Liverpool: FREE Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27, team news
Andoni Iroala's side return to European action in Austria
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Kimberly Guilfoyle tried to blame her money-requesting texts on AI: report
The former Fox News star also asked US officials whether they could scrub a negative story about her from the internet
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How to watch 9-1-1 season 10 online from anywhere – stream LA first responders series now
The 118 are going to have to deal with a volcano emergency this time around
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Controversial North Wales data center the size of ‘57 football pitches’ sees opposition from tens of thousands
The 450MW site would see a derelict factory demolished