Technology & Software
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Philadelphia police say AI companies must 'take all appropriate steps necessary' to restrict their models after an agent sent a fake unsolved murder tip-off
Anthropic took two weeks to notify Philadelphia cops that its AI had sent them a hallucinated lead.
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From new Amazon tablets to Starlink Mobile — here are the 7 biggest tech stories of the week
We've covered a bunch of big stories on TechRadar in the past week, and here's where you can catch up with them all.
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Does a VPN protect your privacy when using ChatGPT or Claude?
A VPN masks where you are – not what you share
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Top AI labs reportedly planning for catastrophic AI event fallout — Anthropic, OpenAI, and others reportedly building contingency plans and running scenarios of a runaway AI wreaking havoc
AI labs are preparing for 'The Day After Tomorrow' of an AI catastrophe.
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Senate probe accuses Big Tech of misleading public on AI data centers — massive 100 MW sites create only 100 jobs while securing lucrative GPU tax breaks; Senators question the number of permanent jobs, but companies refuse to divulge data
Senators are asking if the data that AI hyperscalers show is true.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 — how much of an upgrade is the new model?
The iPhone 18 Pro is a newer and better phone than the iPhone 17, but are the differences big enough to justify an upgrade?
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NFL Week 5 preview: 5 games you can’t miss this weekend
Here's our pick of the top five NFL Week 5 games – and who's showing them
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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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PlayStation
PlayStation reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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PC Gaming
Discover more about PC Gaming with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Engineers in high speed rescue for part of York's city centre lifesaving team
An essential part of York’s nightlife safety measures was out of action for most of last night - but will be back on patrol tonight, thanks to high-speed engineers.
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I attached Peak Design’s magnetic tripod accessory to my phone 6 months ago — and I haven’t taken it off since
Peak Design's tiny magnetic Mobile Tripod accessory is an easy recommendation if you need to free up your hands for filming, photography and simply watching longform content.
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Subway eyes major UK expansion with potential for more Bradford branches
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.
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PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5
The PS5 backward compatibility dream is more alive than ever
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Russian modder slaps DLSS 5 onto Pac-Man with 4x Multipass — cursed project runs in the MAME arcade emulator using ReShade
The sound is the cherry on top.
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A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
Since OpenAI disclosed this summer that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company in what is now referred to as the Hugging Face incident, other AI companies have jumped on the bandwagon with their own concerning events, such as hacking or runaway bots seemingly evading human control
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Palantir AI probe leads to Met Police volunteer chief's dismissal
Special chief officer James Deller copied intimate images on to his work phone, AI monitoring finds.
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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
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SoftBank seeks $100 billion for AI-refined projects from Middle Eastern investors — fund would be used to acquire companies and improve their operations using artificial intelligence and robotics
Expects AI and robotics to improve balance sheets of established companies.
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Four teenagers seriously injured in late night crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash last night in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Police are trying to locate a truck driver.
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Carrie review: an emotional, modern retelling with changes that will certainly divide fans
Prime Video's Carrie is streaming this weekend, and it's another win for Mike Flanagan if you can forgive some of the major differences.
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Microsoft: AI is 'the hill-climbing machine' of every company - just make sure you don't get locked in
But businesses should not be locked into a single machine
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How to watch Arsenal vs Leeds: Free Streams and TV Channels for Premier League 2026/27
The reigning champions look to return to winning ways
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What is the 'add me on WhatsApp' scam as over 3,600 complaints made to regulator
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.
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Uber driver one of 25 cabbies stripped of taxi licence for 'serious' offence
An Uber driver has been stripped of his licence for an “incredibly serious” offence.
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Households at risk of £1,000 fine if they don't check TV licence emails
You need a TV licence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, and must keep up with the payments.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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Speed limits explained and the road rules catching Bradford drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.
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How to watch Il Lombardia 2026: FREE cycling live streams
All the ways to watch Il Lombardia 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world with TV channels and start times included.
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The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.
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Top Disney Plus Discounts and Promos for October 2026
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
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Female-focused car showroom in Bradford opens this weekend
The business aims to create a more welcoming environment for women buying, selling and hiring vehicles, while remaining open to all customers.
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India cracks down on youth protests over contentious voter list revision, in photos
Indian authorities detained thousands of “Cockroach” movement protesters in New Delhi amid a contentious voter list revision that has fueled anger with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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I tested Ugreen's NASync DXP8800 Ultra but does a new chip justify the big price jump?
The Ugreen NASync DXP8800 Ultra is the DXP8800 Plus with a newer Intel processor and a higher memory ceiling. It also costs much more.
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Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called Traitorbase
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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WATCH: Drug dealer jailed after 130mph chase ends in crash and taxi driver injured
A drug dealer who reached speeds of more than 130mph while fleeing police on the A1(M), before crashing into a taxi and seriously injuring its driver, has been jailed.
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What is the 'add me on WhatsApp' scam as over 3,600 complaints made to regulator
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.
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What is the 'add me on WhatsApp' scam as over 3,600 complaints made to regulator
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.
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Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.
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I pitted the Apple Watch Ultra 4 against the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro and an electrical heart-rate monitor to check the accuracy of Apple’s new Health Sensing System — here are the results
The results of my final Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro accuracy test speak for themselves.
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In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety
At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation
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Toyota seized after police had to play game of 'roadside Guess Who'
Police seized a Toyota after a roadside game of "Guess Who" revealed its driver did not have a licence.
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How to watch New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test for FREE: Live streams & TV channels for 2026 Bledisloe Cup opener
The All Black-Wallabies rivalry resumes at Auckland's historic Eden Park
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Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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Middlesbrough donate Legacy Game stream proceeds to families of killed A66 officers
Middlesbrough will donate proceeds from its Legacy Game live stream to the families of PC Blades and PC Clough, who were killed on the A66 in August.