Technology & Software
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Two dead after fire breaks out on ship in Black Sea as Zelensky blames Russian drones
Authorities confirmed that two people died in the serious incident on Monday
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Intel's Googlebooks might not run some Android apps as well as Qualcomm's — Google says this is because Android apps were designed for Arm chips
Google hasn't said which apps are affected.
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AI finds bafflingly complex but beautiful symmetrical Venn diagram
Creating rotationally symmetrical Venn diagrams of increasing size is a long-standing mathematical challenge - now an amateur has used AI to generate the largest ones yet
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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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AMD attempts to get ahead of expected RTX Spark launch with Gorgon Halo AI benchmarks — company says it has shipped 'over half a million agentic PCs' to date
AMD would like to remind you that it makes a big SoC for agentic PCs, too.
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Flock cameras are approaching ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’, judge rules — as ruling adds that the tech enable a ‘dragnet-type law enforcement practice'
A judge says warrantless police searches made using Flock’s license plate readers violate Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights.
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Leeds Bradford Airport opens new high-tech security zone to cut queues
Leeds Bradford Airport unveils high-tech security hub to cut queues and boost capacity at the facility.
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Restricting smartphone use in schools boosts GCSE results, study finds
Software that blocks social media during school hours is credited with calmer classrooms, fewer detentions, and improved focus
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This Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 deal at Currys is one of the best value smartwatches this year — and that includes the cheapest Apple Watch
It's sleek, slim, ideal for runners
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Google benches open source bug bounty program following ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
Another bug bounty program choked to death on AI slop
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Open Microsoft database with 17 trillion total rows and 25,000 user accounts hacked by a bored teenager — but he's been well-paid for his actions
An estimated 17.3 trillion Microsoft rows became accessible
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These social media posts promise big online discounts on Lego, Calvin Klein and more — but really they're just phishing scams
An elaborate scheme is making the rounds on Facebook and TikTok
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US counties are desperately trying to stop data centers from taking over: A look at how Charlotte, Pima County, and Guildford County are dealing with the onslaught - with an interesting catch
Guilford, Pima, and Charlotte are all hitting pause on data centers
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England's Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake.
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Delays of more than half an hour on the M62 as traffic slows to 5mph
Motorists are facing lengthy delays on the M62 this evening as congestion continues to build between Gildersome and Tingley.
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FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport
The FlyDubai co-pilot behind the hijacking attempt wanted to crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport and previously flew the sensitive Israel route, according to multiple sources close to the investigation, amid increasingly difficult questions about the circumstances of the narrowly avoided tragedy.
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Leeds Bradford Airport opens new high-tech security zone to cut queues
Leeds Bradford Airport unveils high-tech security hub to cut queues and boost capacity at the facility.
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GoldenEye's 007 Parker pen gets a Q Branch discount for Bond Day
Three clicks... Today is James Bond day, and this Parker Jotter seen in GoldenEye is still my top office upgrade (just don't tell Q Branch you took it home).
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TalkTalk rescued from administration by BT in deal affecting 2.5m customers
BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.
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I test headphones for a living and Sony's best ever wireless headphones wowed me for everything except their elite price — only now, that's fixed too
The Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones just hit a record-low price ahead of Prime Day.
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Could an eSIM be the key to keeping your workers safe while travelling?
VPNs aren't always enough for international travellers
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Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed
UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified
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Modder brings original Xbox emulation to jailbroken PS5 — XPSemu plays Halo 2 and Forza as PS5 emulators outnumber its 15 exclusives
Developer claims Halo 2 runs at 60fps.
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I'm an audio editor, here's my pick of the 12 best early AV deals in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale
AirPods, Sony headphones, Echo smart speakers, an Audio-Technica deck and more!
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arXiv might not survive AI slop onslaught, warn mathematicians
Mathematicians warn that pre-print service arXiv is so flooded with AI slop papers that it has become virtually unusable – but the service has struck back at "low-value" submissions with a new limit for uploaders
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Here’s Why Staples Should Be Your Go-To for Holiday Photos and Last-Minute Gifts
Staples’s printing service offers fast pickup and in-store experts who can help you get your family photos, novelty gifts, and business documents looking exactly how you want.
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How mid-market companies can capitalize on their AI advantage
Why mid-market companies are struggling to scale AI
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Video. Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia
Video. Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.
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The Fitbit Edge could launch very soon as a middle ground between the Air and the Pixel Watch 5
If you wish the Fitbit Air had a screen then Google might be launching the device for you very soon.
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Compressing bones releases molecules that ease traumatic brain injuries
Pressing down on shin bones improved cognitive and motor symptoms in mice and pigs with traumatic brain injuries
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Nobel prize for medicine goes to trio who developed optogenetics
The 2026 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine has gone to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for the development of techniques for controlling brain cells with light
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OpenAI must explain action taken to stop AI hacking Australians’ private data, chair of federal inquiry says
Unions, employer groups, banks and industry experts will also appear at the four-day Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence hearings
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Halifax banking app starts closing today as millions told to switch to Lloyds
Halifax customers are being moved to Lloyds as the Halifax banking app begins closing from October 5. Here's what happens to your accounts.
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Apple's new M6 Mac mini drops $120 for October Prime Day
I never expected this. Apple's new Mac mini M6 computer just got its first price cut ahead of the Amazon Big Deal Days sale.
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Popular TV channel shutting down this month after 8 years on air in new shake-up
Channel 5 is launching a brand new channel this month, but viewers will have to say goodbye to another to make room.
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'Lanterns' episode 8 ending explained: who killed Hal Jordan, does John Stewart become a Greeen Lantern, and more on the HBO Max show's season 1 finale
The final episode of Lanterns' debut season is out now — and I'm here to answer your most pressing questions about it.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is my most used console, and it could become yours for its biggest ever discount now
It feels like all gaming consoles are getting more and more expensive, but Nintendo is bucking that trend with the Switch 2 right now.
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AI giants targeted by scraping bots — ChatGPT and Perplexity enter the most-scraped websites list for the first time
Businesses are checking how they appear in AI
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TalkTalk rescued from administration by BT in deal affecting 2.5m customers
BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.
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Why energy providers can’t afford a weekend of downtime
Energy companies must modernize legacy systems without disruption
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This is the worst laptop deal I’ve ever seen –why no one should by a laptop with 4GB of RAM in 2026
The next few months will see various sales events in the run up to Black Friday and Christmas, but deals like this one show why you need to be careful.
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Halifax app starts disappearing today as Bradford customers move to Lloyds
Halifax customers are being moved to Lloyds as the Halifax banking app begins closing from October 5. Here's what happens to your accounts.
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Currys' Epics Deals sale beats Amazon Prime Day to the punch — I've picked the 27 best gadget deals you should consider, from laptops to gaming monitors to TVs to air fryers
Here are the best options in Currys' big sale that launched ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
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Popular TV channel shutting down this month after 8 years on air in new shake-up
Channel 5 is launching a brand new channel this month, but viewers will have to say goodbye to another to make room.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, reports suggest
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
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Five ways for drivers to save on fuel as diesel hits record £2 per litre
There are several methods to enhance your car's efficiency
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Whisky to be blasted into space for first time for major test
Engineers in Scotland and Japan are planning to put Scotch on a rocket in 2028