Redmond says it's fixed this particular indirect prompt injection vuln

Microsoft fixed a security hole in Microsoft 365 Copilot that allowed attackers to trick the AI assistant into stealing sensitive tenant data – like emails – via indirect prompt injection attacks.…

Dahbia Benkired is the first woman in France to receive a full life term following the shocking crime.

New satellite images show the White House East Wing has been completely demolished in order to make way for President Trump's ballroom.

A chilling discovery on a Bristol bridge exposes a twisted tale of sex, lies, and murder.

Halloween parties are fun. The preparation and cleanup? Not so much. Luckily for those looking to make life a little easier next week, Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni is available from Amazon for $499.99 ($300 off) when you clip the on-page coupon, which matches the all-time low we last saw during Amazon’s October Prime Day event. […]

Two years after US-based Neato Robotics closed up shop in 2023, its robot vacuum cleaners have reached the end of the road (or rather, hallway). Users are receiving emails notifying them that their Neato robovacs will no longer have access to cloud services, meaning they can’t be controlled through the robots’ MyNeato app anymore.  In […]

PC Sinclair-Birt was dismissed without notice for his conduct seen on a BBC Panorama report.

The government's compensation scheme has faced intense criticism for being slow.

Deng Chol Majek stabbed Rhiannon Whyte 23 times, 11 in the head, on a deserted railway platform.

If you listen closely, you’ll realize Sam Altman and the others are only saying sound-alike words

Guardrails? What guardrails? Naughty netizens found a way to trick the Sora 2 video generator into producing deepfakes of public figures, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and billionaire Mark Cuban, that make it sound as though they're spewing racial slurs. The trick works despite Sora's built-in filters meant to block hateful language.…

The latest Nintendo Direct on October 23rd brought us an hour-long dive into Kirby Air Riders, as well as a surprising accessibility announcement. Hosted by game director Masahiro Sakurai, the Direct showed off more features, gameplay, and modes for the racing game releasing for the Switch 2 on November 20th. Tucked toward the end of […]

Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.

The prime minister is "deeply disappointed" at Labour's first parliamentary defeat in Caerphilly for 100 years.

When the Epomaker P75 launched last year, it impressed us with its build quality and laundry list of features, especially for a board that retails for less than $100. And while the mechanical keyboard has since been discontinued, it remains an excellent choice you can still pick up with either the linear or tactile switches […]

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the mobile game Squid Game: Unleashed, according to posts from staffers on LinkedIn. Netflix acquired Boss Fight in March 2022, with an executive saying at the time that the studio’s “extensive experience building hit games across genres will help accelerate our ability to provide Netflix […]

Nike’s new “neuroscience-based footwear” is designed to activate an athlete’s brain before and after a big game. The two shoes, a mule (the $95 Mind 001) and a lace-up sneaker (the $145 Mind 002), feature a distinctive array of 22 orange foam nodes embedded in each sole. Nike says the nodes each move up and […]

Proposal would fast-track hookups for the megawatt-hungry datacenters driving US electricity demand

The US Energy Secretary wants to see datacenters connected to the grid faster, and has directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to implement new rules that speed the process.…

The flag is linked to his role as Knight of the Garter (KG), which he recently gave up.

On the challenge of weaving history, ideas, and policy into one story

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he will not discuss his future with anyone until after the World Cup.

Outlook users have only just got over the webification of Microsoft's email client in recent years, and already there are major changes on the horizon. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell me that the company recently reorganized its Outlook team under new leadership with a focus on rebuilding the email client for the AI era. […]

Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term "enemy" was removed from a draft statement in 2023.

The US secretary of state says Israel must be comfortable with participants, but it is unclear how such a force could be deployed without an understanding with Hamas.

A manhunt has been launched for an asylum seeker who was jailed for 12 months earlier this year after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping.

The biggest climate meeting of the year is taking place this month, with world leaders and scientists from more than 190 countries invited to the Brazilian city of Belem.

ChatGPT can now rummage through corporate files via connectors, though Redmond still has the deeper hooks

OpenAI is chalenging Microsoft 365 Copilot with "company knowledge," a new ChatGPT feature that connects to organizational data to generate business-specific answers.…

Alongside a powered footwear system called Project Amplify and new performance apparel with improved airflow, Nike yesterday debuted a new jacket allowing athletes to regulate their body temperature without having to add or remove layers of clothing. Leveraging the company’s longtime use of air bladders to improve the cushioning in its shoes, the Nike Therma-FIT […]

Manager Henrik Pedersen calls for a "new Sheffield Wednesday with an old heart" as a fan group contemplates a potential takeover.

Temperatures are set to drop this weekend, with the first snowfall of the season possible in some parts of the UK.

Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, were arrested in September by the National Crime Agency.

A gang involved in a Russian mercenary group-ordered arson attack on a London warehouse providing aid to Ukraine have been jailed.

Yostin Mosquera is sentenced to life for murdering two men and dumping their remains near Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The US has announced it is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America as it ramps up an operation to target alleged drug smuggling boats.

The US has announced it is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America as it ramps up an operation to target alleged drug smuggling boats.

iPhone maker overcharged devs and users, says competition court

Apple could face claims estimated at around £1.5 billion after it lost a collective case in the UK arguing that its closed systems for apps resulted in overcharging businesses and consumers.…

Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.

I have posted on Harry Dickson, the American Sherlock Holmes, a popular character and series in Europe. As I noted, he started as a German pastiche series, with Holmes now helped by Harry Taxson, later renamed Tom Wills in the Dutch version.

Just eight months after introducing the Osmo Mobile 7 Pro, DJI has already announced a follow-up. The new Osmo Mobile 8 doesn’t reimagine the now well-established design of the company’s smartphone stabilizers. But it introduces new functionality, including the ability to rotate and pan a smartphone a full 360 degrees, and support for Apple’s DockKit, […]

Plaid Cymru wins historic by-election beating out Reform and Labour.

Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt.

Verizon is launching a new “Lite” home internet plan for people in areas previously not covered by its fiber and 5G internet. The new plan offers download speeds of up to 25Mbps, but it costs as much as $60 per month without any discounts. Verizon says its Lite plan is best for “light” internet usage […]

An asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a hotel worker at a train station in the West Midlands.

A reference to China being an "enemy" of the UK was removed from key evidence for a collapsed spy trial in 2023 as it "did not reflect government policy" under the Conservatives at the time, according to the national security adviser.

Datacenter infrastructure and model development spending offset high borrowing costs

AI spending is keeping the US economy out of recession, with datacenter infrastructure and model development providing the only significant growth amid trade turmoil, tariff shocks, and high borrowing costs.…

A man who murdered two people and took their bodies in suitcases to Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 42 years.

We are saturated with superhero media to the point where even self-criticism has been done to death with franchises like Watchmen and The Boys. But with its debut choice-driven narrative adventure, AdHoc Studio has managed to find a unique angle for the superhero genre. In Dispatch, the story focuses on an office-based lackey and corporate […]

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature that makes it easier to search for workspace information without switching between apps. The “company knowledge” ChatGPT update for Business, Enterprise, and Education users is powered by a version of GPT‑5 that directly connects with tools like Slack, SharePoint, Google Drive, and GitHub, allowing the chatbot to sift […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he "wouldn't worry" about the NBA's integrity despite a FBI investigation into illegal sports betting.

Have you noticed a sudden chill in the air? This weekend could see some snow on higher ground across the UK.

Harrison Sullivan had been wanted by Surrey Police in connection with a car crash in Virginia Water.

Snacking giant Mondelez is using generative AI to slash marketing costs and is preparing to release AI-generated TV ads next year, a senior executive told Reuters. Jon Halvorson, Mondelez’s global senior vice president of consumer experience, said the company has spent more than $40 million on an AI video tool that can halve production costs. […]

Sheffield Wednesday fan Gaz Robinson says he is happy the club is in administration and he will start to take his kids to matches again.

Web browsers have looked and worked basically the same way for more than a decade, to the point where they all have roughly the same features, in the same places, and are often even built around the same engine. But just about every company in tech suddenly wants to change them, all spurred by AI […]

Anthony Gordon has impressed in the Champions League this season, but the Newcastle United forward has yet to score or assist in the Premier League.

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton will miss England's friendly against Brazil on Saturday because of injury.

You didn't have plans, did you?

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to patch a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).…

The Court of Appeal says Mahek Bukhari's sentence did not take into account her young age.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says "the last thing" he needs to worry about is Mohamed Salah returning to form.

Failure at primary datacenter leaves planes parked and passengers angry, second incident since July

Timing is everything – except when it isn't. US carrier Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet once again due to a mystery IT issue.…

The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

The star explores the break-up of her marriage to actor David Harbour in a scathing new album.

Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make way for a gilded grand ballroom. The president says taxpayers won’t be footing the $300 million bill and that private donors, himself included, will pick up the tab.  Big Tech will be paying for a lot of it, if the list of donors […]

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.

The Scottish Greens are celebrating another membership surge as the party seeks to win its first ever constituency seat at next year's Holyrood election.

Starmer rebrands unpopular scheme as convenience tool after backlash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has relaunched his digital ID scheme as something that will make people's lives easier, less than four weeks after announcing it as a measure to tackle illegal working.…

Facebook and Instagram are breaching Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) rules related to the handling of illegal content, moderation, and transparency, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European Commission. TikTok and Meta have both also been found to be violating transparency obligations under the DSA.  The Commission says that Meta is imposing “confusing” […]

Fibromyalgia, which causes chronic pain all over the body, is poorly understood, but two studies – made up of millions of participants – are helping us get to the roots of the condition

Originally published in December 1990, Tor Double #28 contains the fourth story (but third headlining story) by Kim Stanley Robinson, who first appeared in Tor Double #1, and the second, and final story by Jack Vance.

There are several key talking points about the very different political world Wales is now in.

11 years of filing feedback and all we got was a bloody... not even a T-shirt?

Microsoft is celebrating 11 years of the Windows Insider Program with custom desktops and - maybe - a secret hint for users wondering which operating system to consider.…

Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to be put it into administration after it was revealed last week that His Majesty's Revenue & Customs were set to issue a winding-up petition against the club.

The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

The UK's most popular supermarket is rolling out body cameras to thousands of its delivery drivers who feel at increased risk of attack due to the expansion of age verification checks.

Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the "scientific rationale" behind the treatment.

Frances Boyd says she is now weighing up offers of paid work from Waitrose and Asda for her son Tom.

The makers of the furniture lift used by the Louvre thieves have told Sky News the device is "certainly not intended for burglaries" after publishing a tongue-in-cheek advert making the most of the product's sudden fame.

Championship side Sheffield Wednesday have filed for administration, according to a court filing.

Lindsay Whittle stood for election in Caerphilly 13 times since 1983 - and on the 14th attempt, he finally succeeded.

Google Gemini worst offender with 76% error rate

Four of the most popular AI chatbots routinely serve up inaccurate or misleading news content to users, according to a wide-reaching investigation.…

Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was fatally injured in prison on 11 October.

Request For Ideas: How would you move a retired orbiter across the US?

The White House's Office of Management and Budget is grappling with how to transport Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian Museum in Virginia to Space Center Houston. How would you do it?…

Police Scotland is investigating "irregularities" in the finances of the Alba Party.

The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.

A four-fingered robotic hand built from Lego Mindstorms pieces can push, pull and grip with almost as much force as a leading 3D-printed hand

A populist whose party has roots in Italian fascism, Italy's leader is trusted by Trump.

No, you're not depressed. You're just British.

Disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins died from a stab wound to the neck, an inquest has heard.

Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest.

The prize will be judged by both adults and children, with the first award to be announced in 2027.

Runways? Where we're going, we don't need runways

US defense technology biz Shield AI claims it can build a jet-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) autonomous fighter drone that doesn't need a runway to operate.…

The aching permanent sadness of the British climate

A watchdog's progress report finds that opportunities to protect children are still being missed.

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said in her first speech that defence is a priority for her country as the region experiences uncertainty with Russia, China and North Korea.

Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.

The rapper Ghetts has been charged after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in northeast London.

A third suspect has been charged amid a probe into the death of a man whose remains were discovered at a Loch Lomond beauty spot.

Veteran independent lawmaker Catherine Connolly is set to be Ireland's new president after Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys conceded in the election.

UK car production fell by more than a quarter (27.1%) last month as a cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover halted manufacturing at the plant, industry figures show.

This could be the sign that voters see Plaid as a viable alternative to Labour in Wales.