Technology & Software
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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
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Inquiry probes controversial camera tech linked to mental health patient deaths
The Lampard Inquiry is preparing to determine if emergency interim guidance should be issued regarding the placement of the Oxevision system on hospital wards
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Thousands of Bradford TalkTalk customers affected as BT steps in
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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Omega Has New Bond Watches Even if There Isn’t a New James Bond
With no new 007 actor named and no film in the near future, Omega has had to get creative to keep its lucrative spy-watch train running.
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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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OpenAI’s AI accessed government files, and its disclosure email was weirdly cheerful
An OpenAI agent wouldn’t take no for an answer and ended up inside an Australian government server
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32GB dethrones 16GB as top RAM capacity in gaming rigs despite memory shortage — AMD closes in on Intel with record 48.4% CPU share
Gamers are seemingly willing to invest in their gaming PC despite crushing RAM prices.
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Every mobile speed camera location in Leeds this week
Across Leeds and the surrounding areas there will be a host of speed cameras in place this week
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Council seeks operator to sign £3 million contract for popular festival return
Bradford Council is looking for an operator to sign a £3 million contact to bring back Bingley Music Live to Myrtle Park.
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A Prediction Market About the Past? Sure, Why Not!
As prediction markets surge in popularity, a new platform called Verifact Markets is pushing the concept even further, letting users trade on “disputed facts.”
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Looking for the perfect gaming TV in time for GTA 6? This LG OLED TV is my pick, based on my real-world testing
GTA 6's release is right around the corner, and this LG OLED is the perfect upgrade.
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20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'
Around 20 million UK consumers and businesses could be entitled to a share in a £1 billion claim against Google - see if you are one of them.
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A1(M) LIVE - One dead after 'serious' overnight crash in Darlington
A serious multi-vehicle crash last night closed the A1(M) south of Darlington into mid-morning today. The A1(M) northbound has now reopened, with severe congestion southbound while local authorities clear an oil spillage following the collision. Follow our live blog for updates.
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Apple will start limiting Mac disk access for developers due to risk of AI agents
'Full Disk Access' is getting a change on macOS
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Deliveroo delivery robots coming to Teesside streets in first UK rollout
Stockton has been chosen as one of the first UK locations for Deliveroo and Coco Robotics' new robot food delivery service.
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What disasters will El Niño bring over the next year?
From wildfires to landslides to coral bleaching, past trends suggest what extreme weather the record El Niño will bring – but the world isn’t prepared
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Norway seeks temporary ban on smart glasses as privacy concerns rise
Norway's government is proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public spaces
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McDonald’s branch having major refurbishment - 'It's going to be iconic'
Fencing surrounds the drive-thru, including the car park.
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Characterful Cupra Born VZ delivers performance, style and everyday usability
The Cupra Born has always been one of the more interesting electric family hatchbacks, taking the Volkswagen ID.3’s sensible underpinnings and adding a dose of attitude.
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RAF Linton asylum centre could face closure within three years
RAF Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre faces questions over its July 2029 closure deadline, costs and viability as Home Office plans for up to 1,200 men undergo review.
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Should we keep children away from sugar for their first 1000 days?
The list of age-related conditions we can avoid by limiting sugar is shockingly long. But does that mean we should stop our children eating any sugar at all? Columnist Alice Klein takes a look at the evidence for cutting out sugar from conception to age 2
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WATCH: Motorist cuts across two lorries at more than 90mph on A1(M)
Police have released footage of a motorist pulling across the path of two HGVs while travelling at more than 90mph near Boroughbridge.
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Nearly 200 people isolated after lab worker in Russia dies of plague
A lab accident is said to have led to the death of a woman from pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, leading to nearly 200 possible contacts being put under observation
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TalkTalk customers assured service will continue as normal after BT rescue
TalkTalk customers should leave direct debits in place and continue paying as normal to avoid missed payments and disruption to service, experts said.
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Former OpenAI safety employee says company’s safety culture is broken — exits company after failed kill switch and July HuggingFace hack
‘Move fast and break things’ isn’t a good idea when it comes to AI.
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Why agentic AI demands a new approach to enterprise security
AI autonomy introduces new risks organizations must learn to govern.
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Samsung T9 is one of our top portable SSDs — and £48 cheaper at Amazon
Still one of our favourite portable SSDs, the the 1TB Samsung T9 features fast speeds for professionals and I can't find it cheaper anywhere else.
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Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days tech deals live 2026 — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
The best deals at Amazon and beyond
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20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'
Around 20 million UK consumers and businesses could be entitled to a share in a £1 billion claim against Google - see if you are one of them.
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EU payment providers are building a new network to cut down on US tech reliance
Europe establishes common framework for international payments
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Ex Bradford City goalkeeper ‘almost caused crash’ in £200,000 Lamborghini
A former Bradford City goalkeeper nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar.
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BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
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Wolverine PS5 exclusive ported to PC in buggy solo project using AI — source code was taken from Sony 2023 ransomware attack
Does anyone even want to play it?
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HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away
HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.
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Ex-Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ in £200k Lamborghini
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar, a court has heard.
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20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'
Around 20 million UK consumers and businesses could be entitled to a share in a £1 billion claim against Google - see if you are one of them.
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Inside mysterious Russian lab where worker died of suspected plague
Local media said nearly 200 people have been quarantined and several hospitals have been closed after the death of lab technician Darya Shipilova
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Dutch eyewear company is the first retailer to pull Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses from over 400 stores due to ‘questions being raised’ about the technology
The eyewear retailer has pulled the smart glasses from stores following growing concerns over the public use of the tech.
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Car parks across UK thrown into doubt as operator enters administration
A major car park operator with more than 800 sites in the UK has entered administration again.
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White House monitoring suspected plague death after 190 people quarantined in Russia
Trump administration ‘assessing options’ following death of laboratory technician Darya Shipilova, who reportedly contracted severe pneumonia after breaking a test tube
