Technology & Software
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I took my favorite super-rugged JBL speaker on a kayaking holiday — and still looks brand new
The JBL Flip 7 was my go-to pick for a Bluetooth speaker to take on a recent holiday. Here's why.
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PocketBook launches two 6-inch Kindle rivals — the Verta and Verta Color have tempting prices and changeable back covers
The PocketBook Verta and Verta Color are affordable new ereaders with back plates that you can change to suit your outfit or mood.
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I ditched home broadband for the UK’s cheapest unlimited 5G SIM
As far as SIM only deals go, Three's unlimited data plan is one of the best out there - offering 5G and low costs.
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Hackers suspected of using AI agents for cyberattacks on South Korean banks, exposing data from about 25,000 customers — officials believe AI models enable actors 'to hack with ease even without specialized skills'
Most hackers are likely using AI tools to break into networks faster.
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The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier
Soon, hundreds of new top-level domains, including .meow and .fart, could be added to the internet. WIRED goes inside the backroom shenanigans of ICANN, the organization at the helm.
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My go-to headphones and earbuds are down to their lowest prices ever
I use these cans and buds every day, and they've never been cheaper than they have in the Prime Day sales.
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GTA 6 must-have accessory deals live – this Prime Day is the last chance to upgrade your setup for cheap before the game arrives
Stock up in the sales before the behemoth drops!
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The Anker headphones I use daily at work are my top Prime Day pick
For my money, nothing beats the Anker Soundcore Q20i noise-canceling headphones - I use them every day. Easily my top budget pick for distraction-free working.
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The hidden cost of AI agents is memory
Agentic AI's real cost lies in memory management
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Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access
Shares in fashion company fall 11% after its app systems are accessed by ‘unidentified third party’
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The MacBook Air Is $200 Off During Prime Day, the Cheapest It’s Been Since June
At $1,099, the MacBook Air is $200 off its retail price for Prime Day, its lowest price in months.
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Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins
Councils are warning residents after lithium batteries from vapes and electrical items have sparked waste fires across the region.
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New Highways Apprenticeship Academy launched in York
Askham Bryan College’s new Highways Apprenticeship Academy is open for business. The new facility will help apprentices build practical skills, gain specialist knowledge, and develop their careers in an industry that keeps communities...
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America's first approved BWRX-300 could open a new nuclear race
The BWRX-300 just cleared a major US hurdle as Britain considers deploying 14 reactors of its own
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Valtteri Bottas cycles from Sepang to Singapore ahead of the next F1 race
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is cycling from Sepang to Singapore between Grand Prix events
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‘I cannot really see any level of biomimicry investment that makes a gas plant a desirable neighbor’: Critics claim Google and Microsoft are degrading the environment in the quest for AI gains
Big Tech firms are destroying the environment in a quest for further AI gains, critics claim.
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UK weather: Temperatures drop as rain and cloud sweep in
Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.
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'High tech' new golf simulator spot swings into action at North East shopping centre
A new golf simulator has opened its first North-East indoor golf simulator pod outside the Metrocentre’s Yellow Mall.
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AWS CEO says it no longer uses NDAs with government agencies
AWS CEO debunks common 'myths' around data centers and commits $1 billion to local community development
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Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says
Nidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in Texas
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Ukraine live: Kyiv strikes major oil facility targeted in Russia
One killed and six injured in Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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Newscast - Is RAF Fairford Safe? - BBC Sounds
The US withdraws its bombers from RAF Fairford following last week’s major incident.
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Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #1213)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #1716)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
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The October Prime Day home office deals I'd actually buy
I'm tracking what to buy for your home office in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, from the best office chairs and mini PCs we've tested to cool WFH gadgets.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #947)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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Japan wants to close its AI infrastructure gap with Dell, Apollo and Jera
Dell, Apollo and Jera unleash a $140bn AI data centre push across Japan with 4GW of planned power.
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Finland strips big data centers of automatic grid priority in a policy overhaul
Finland's new grid priority rules leave major data centers behind — unless they meet one crucial energy condition
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City of York Council Publishes Outer Ring Road Plan Amid Major Funding Shortfalls
A four-phase blueprint to dual the gridlocked A1237 has been unveiled, but council bosses admit the vast majority of the infrastructure scheme remains
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Hackers hijacked Microsoft's X account for a scam featuring everyone's least-favorite tech mascot Clippy
Microsoft X account was used to promote a meme coin scam
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I've tested out almost every Dyson vacuum — these are 3 standouts worth investing in
Three stellar Dyson vacuums for different needs
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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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I've hand-picked the 37 best early deals in the Prime Big Deal Days sale at Amazon UK — get up to 50% off Kindles, Ninja, Nintendo, Fire TVs, Ring, and more
This year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale starts tomorrow, but there are dozens of early deals live now, so I've rounded up all the very best offers on TVs, laptops, appliances, smart home tech, and more.
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Italy’s Meloni follows pop stars in seeking to trademark her voice to combat AI deepfakes
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union intellectual property office in a bid to bolster protections against AI-generated deepfakes
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Can we harness the brain's deep-cleaning system to prevent Alzheimer's?
The glymphatic system is the brain's recently discovered network for flushing out toxins. Now, we're uncovering surprising ways to boost it to protect brain health
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'Your wallet will be significantly lighter': MacBook Pro OLED rumored to be much lighter, but cynics remain worried about the price — and battery life too
Apple's MacBook Pro OLED could arrive this month with a major reduction in weight.
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Astronomers Confirm Discovery of the Youngest Known Exoplanet Ever
Under 1 million years old, “Elias 2-24b” is now the youngest exoplanet ever observed, and it may force researchers to reevaluate theories about how planets are formed.
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Bizarre mugshot shows ‘demonologist’ accused of tracking women by their phones
‘Demonologist’ Mark Asea claimed to know about a woman’s recent spending after leaking her private information in his TikTok videos, police say
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Elon Musk’s Exes Are the Most Damning Part of a Massive New Documentary
Interviews with Justine Wilson and Ashley St. Clair in the nearly four-hour-long “Musk” paint the world’s richest man as capricious and cruel even toward those closest to him.
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Extinct yak relative discovered from DNA in Denisova cave
Genetic analysis of hundreds of tiny bone fragments found in the same cave that yielded the first fossil remains of the Denisovans has revealed that the region was once also home to a previously unknown species of yak
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Beat the autumn chill without turning on your heating using this 3-in-1 Blueair heater fan, now 41% off at Amazon
It heats, it cools, it purifies, and it won't burn a hole in your wallet.
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
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Experts tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated midterm ads. It got weird
Republican candidates or pro-Republican groups were behind 80% of the ads we tracked and 83% of the spending
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France vs Belgium Free Streams: How to watch Nations League match online from anywhere, team news
The Red Devils are seeking revenge after their narrow defeat in the reverse fixture
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How to watch Italy vs Turkey for FREE: Live streams, Team News & TV channels as the Azzurri look for 3 points in Bologna
The Azzurri will start as heavy favorites after thumping Vincenzo Montella’s side 4-1 just a week ago