How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and mock missile strikes
Leaders are strengthening its defence, but most Taiwanese believe it is unlikely China will invade soon.
VMware before Broadcom was ‘A unicorn in fluffy cloudland’

The CEO of VMware’s most ardent partner – Yves Sandfort of comdivision – on what’s gone well, and where Broadcom needs to do better

In the 20 months since Broadcom took over VMware, Yves Sandfort has become the most ardent and prolific commentator on the acquisition. The CEO of Germany-headquartered VMware partner Comdivision Consulting has created almost 300 videos and still has plenty to say about where VMware went wrong, and where Broadcom needs to improve.…

'Nerves got to me' - Keys crumbles to shock US Open first-round loss
Australian Open champion Madison Keys says her nerves got the better of her in a shock US Open first-round defeat by Renata Zarazua.
The new entry-level Kindle Colorsoft is $30 off for a limited time
Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids — which includes a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, a two-year extended warranty, and a cover-style case — has been discounted to $239.99 ($30 […]
Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle
Teenager Rio Ngumoha scores a 100th-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-2 in the Premier League, with the 16-year old becoming the youngest scorer in the club's history on a dramatic night at St James' Park.
Who is Liverpool match-winner Rio Ngumoha?
Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha scores the winning goal for Liverpool against Newcastle in the Premier League, but who is he?
We are unlocking how frozen microbes stay alive for 100,000 years
Microbes found buried deep in Siberian permafrost may be able to survive over extremely long timescales using protein repair genes
'How will I pay workers?': Indian factories hit hard by Trump's 50% tariffs
BBC correspondents visit export hubs across India to assess how steep US tariffs are impacting business owners.
Less serious violence at Notting Hill Carnival this year, say police
More than 400 people were arrested at the event, but police say fewer serious incidents took place.
Rapper charged with assaulting police officer during downtown walk in his underwear
US rapper Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty after being charged with assaulting a police officer while walking in downtown Los Angeles in his underwear.
Invincibles all-but in men's Hundred final after beating Spirit
Oval Invincibles effectively seal their place in Sunday's men's Hundred final by easing to a six-wicket victory over London Spirit at The Oval.
Linux Foundation says yes to NoSQL via DocumentDB

PostgreSQL implementation of document-oriented NoSQL datastore adopted under permissive MIT license

The Linux Foundation on Monday welcomed Microsoft's DocumentDB into its stable of open source projects, waving the document database's permissive MIT license as if it were an "Open for Business" sign.…

Israel may not be targeting journalists but it is certainly killing a lot of them
It is an innocuous term for a horrible tactic. A "double tap" sounds so innocent and unthreatening. In fact, it is a term saved for a particularly brutal kind of attack.
'Positive' Dowman plays 'like Messi' - Walcott
Theo Walcott says 15-year-old Arsenal winger Max Dowman reminds him of Lionel Messi and is "so refreshing" to watch.
Colourful Notting Hill Carnival revellers party in the streets
The celebrations continue with the adult's parade, sound systems and live performances on Monday.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador set to be removed from US again
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.
Everton sign Southampton's Dibling in £40m deal
Everton sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons.
Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un
In a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, the Trump said he will meet with the North Korean leader in the "appropriate future".
Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording
According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming battery-powered Nest Cam and its indoor-only counterpart may feature new […]
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a "tragic mishap" and promised a "thorough investigation" of the reported double strike.
Donald Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un again - as soon as 'this year'
Donald Trump has said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again.
Jacks takes spectacular leaping catch to remove Pope
Will Jacks takes a brilliant leaping one-handed to catch to remove Ollie Pope off the bowling of Sam Curran as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred at the Oval.
xAI fires legal rocket at Apple and OpenAI claiming they're locking out Grok

Lawsuit 'consistent with Mr Musk’s ongoing pattern of harassment' says Altman's crew

Elon Musk's xAI and X businesses have shown a bad case of the Mondays by launching an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI that claims the duo are trying to stifle competition in the mobile machine-intelligence world.…

Thousands attend Notting Hill Carnival
Thousands have taken to the streets of west London for this year's Notting Hill Carnival.
Three dead and one injured as helicopter crashes during training flight
Four people were on board the helicopter when it crashed on the Isle of Wight, police say.
Britain's 1961 Wimbledon champion Mortimer Barrett dies aged 93
Angela Mortimer Barrett, the 1961 Wimbledon women's singles champion, dies aged 93.
Our favorite smart lock is on sale for the first time today
Setting up a smart home security system is important, even if you never want to think about having to use it. Thankfully, Kwikset’s Halo Select — the best smart lock we’ve ever tested — is currently down to $259 ($20 off) at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot, marking the first time the lock has […]
Bank holiday delivers record temperatures for parts of UK
The heat will be short-lived, with wet and windy weather expected for most by mid week.
Scotland is known for its rain. So why are experts worried about water supplies?
Restrictions are being introduced on water use by businesses near two rivers where the levels are low.
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple
Elon Musk is suing Apple and OpenAI over claims that their deal to build ChatGPT into the iPhone is stifling competition in the AI industry. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the Musk-owned X Corp. and xAI also accuse Apple’s Apple Store of “deprioritizing” rival chatbots and “super” apps, including Grok and X. Musk’s companies […]
Kneecap cancel US tour dates amid court case
The trio said they have cancelled all upcoming US tour dates because of the "proximity of our next court hearing in London".
'That is fantastic!' - Dean takes 'brilliant' one-handed catch
Charlie Dean takes a brilliant one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Marizanne Kapp as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the Hundred at the Oval.
Former tennis champion expecting 'big fine' after outburst at US Open
Daniil Medvedev has said he is expecting a "big fine" after a meltdown at the US Open as his opponent was serving for the match.
This new delivery robot will bring the entire grocery store to you
A new company aims to take the idea of sidewalk delivery robots and supersize it. Los Angeles-based Robomart unveiled its new delivery robot Monday, with the goal of making “on‑demand delivery work economically.” The level-four autonomous vehicle is the size of a shuttle bus and can carry up to 500 lbs of payload. With no […]
We will soon be able to talk with other species. Which will be first?
Scientists have long and studiously avoided claiming that other animals have language. Now, using the power of AI, they are on the verge of deciphering one
Experiencing heatwaves may make you age faster
Millions of people may experience accelerated ageing as climate change drives more frequent and intense hot weather
Wolves reject £50m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen
Newcastle United have a £50m bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolves as they look to sign a striker before the transfer deadline.
Solid-gold nav bars? Trump plans redesign of government websites

Okay, who has the gold leaf, paint, and #FFD700?

US government websites are getting an aesthetic and functional overhaul under a Trump executive order and a new "America by Design" initiative headed by a Silicon Valley veteran and DOGE insider. …

Trump told a major offshore wind project to stop construction just before it reached the finish line
The Revolution Wind farm was already 80 percent complete before the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management sent it a letter Friday to “halt all ongoing activities” to address purported national security concerns and “interference” with other potential uses for the area.   The move comes as data centers, domestic manufacturing, and electric vehicles are raising […]
What we noticed from the Premier League weekend
The second weekend of the Premier League season brought with it numerous interesting tactical tweaks and the clever use of certain players - here is what BBC Sport learned.
Fewer than half the calories grown on farms now reach our plates
In 2020, the world produced more than enough calories to feed the global population, but only half of those calories reached people’s plates due to rising meat and biofuel production
The new Fi Mini pet tracker has GPS, and it’s barely bigger than an AirTag
Fi, the pet tech company known for its smart dog collar, has launched a clip-on GPS tracker that it says is the perfect size for your feline friend or small dog. The Fi Mini weighs just 0.56 ounces (16 grams), allowing you to keep tabs on your pet with real-time escape alerts and live tracking […]
Here’s where you can buy microSD Express cards for the Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 was tough to find in stock during its first two months on shelves, but that’s no longer the case. If you own one, or are considering buying one soon, you understandably may want a microSD card to store more games than the console’s 256GB storage can fit. And, you may already […]
AI doesn’t belong in journaling
In July 2023, I deleted the Day One journaling app from my phone and laptop. It was perhaps the best thing I've done as a lifelong diarist. The decision was prompted by Apple announcing its Journal app at WWDC that year. In that keynote, Apple said it would use "on-device machine learning" to provide prompts […]
An incredible Denisovan skull is upending the story of human evolution
An ancient skull has finally shown us what the Denisovans looked like. Now it turns out they, not Neanderthals, might be our closest relatives, redrawing our family tree and transforming the hunt for Ancestor X
Warmest August bank holiday Monday on record in Wales and Northern Ireland
Wales and Northern Ireland have recorded their warmest August bank holiday Monday temperatures.
Apple’s three-year iPhone plan is a break from the boring
Next month, Apple is rumored to debut a slimmed-down iPhone Air, breaking from the small design tweaks and spec bumps that have become routine at its launch events. The three-year plan will see its hardware change to mesh with the new Liquid Glass design in its next iOS update, as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlighted in his […]
Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates'
Tommy Fleetwood's first coach believes the "floodgates can open" after the Englishman lands his first American tournament victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Ofwat probes payments to water bosses after Yorkshire row
The water industry watchdog is probing payments to the bosses of a string of suppliers following the revelation that Yorkshire Water's offshore parent company had handed its chief executive more than £1m in previously undisclosed fees.
Watch stunning bicycle-kick winner from Dresden's Herrmann
Watch Dynamo Dresden's Luca Herrmann score a stunning bicycle kick in the 10th minute of stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday.
Man wrongly deported from US to El Salvador detained by ICE again
A man who was wrongly deported from the US to El Salvador has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) again.
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on hospital, Gaza health ministry says
Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza have killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, according to the Gaza health ministry and the media organisations the journalists worked for.
The air is hissing out of the overinflated AI balloon

Are tech giants getting nervous? They should be

Opinion  There tend to be three AI camps. 1) AI is the greatest thing since sliced bread and will transform the world. 2) AI is the spawn of the Devil and will destroy civilization as we know it. And 3) "Write an A-Level paper on the themes in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet."…

Black cab rapist John Worboys investigated over alleged 1990s sex attack
Lancashire Police say the probe comes after a report of a sex attack in the town decades ago.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could be slowing the hunt for child predators online
As President Donald Trump pushes federal law enforcement toward an immigration crackdown, agents and prosecutors fear he's drawing resources from one of the most vulnerable groups: victims of child sexual exploitation online. Current and former government employees tell The Verge that the Trump administration's laser focus on border security threatens to strain investigations into online […]
EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet
It's now possible to charge a large 99Wh (27,650mAh) power bank - the largest you can easily take on an airplane - from zero to 80 percent in about 20 minutes. But only if you own EcoFlow's new power bank and desktop charger combo, launching in the US today. The $179.99 / €169.99 Rapid Pro […]
ScotRail to replace controversial AI voice on trains
Voiceover artist Gayanne Potter said a "dreadful" robotic version of her voice was being used on trains
Getting touchy-feely with a Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2

Ideal for that one weird project you've been thinking about

HANDS ON  A $40, 5-inch touchscreen has landed for the Raspberry Pi, offering a smaller sibling for the existing 7-inch model.…

Ukraine is turning warfare into a sci-fi battle of machines - and the West has work to do
Ukrainians say they are in danger of losing the drone arms race with Russia and need more help.
When the Blade Breaks
A charter boat fisherman was among the first to discover the wreckage - a "mess," he called it, deep off the coast of Massachusetts. From behind a veil of pea soup-thick fog emerged hundreds of white and green fiberglass and Styrofoam pieces, some as small as a fingernail, some as large as a truck hood. […]
'It's terrifying': Thousands evacuate as typhoon batters Vietnam
It comes less than a year after Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 300 people.
First Netflix House opens its doors on November 12th
The first two Netflix House venues now have their grand opening dates. Netflix House Philadelphia will open on November 12th at King of Prussia Mall, and Netflix House Dallas will open on December 11th at Galleria Dallas. These real-world manifestations of Netflix’s intellectual property span “more than 100,000 square feet.” They’re free to enter, offering […]
Hospitality hit by half of all UK job losses since budget, industry leaders warn
Lobby group calls for urgent action to lower taxes, but the government says it is helping establishments.
Arsenal pursue deal for Leverkusen defender Hincapie
Arsenal are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, who has a release clause of £52m.
Junk is the new punk: Why we're falling back in love with retro tech

It was a simpler time

It's 2025 and the latest mega-album has just been released – on cassette tape. Taylor Swift dropped Life of a Showgirl on digital, vinyl, and the old jewel-cased pencil spinners. They're still with us, complete with tape tangling and endless rewinding to find that specific track you love.…

Medvedev smashes racquet in match-point meltdown
Watch the moment Daniil Mededev smashes up his racquet after a photographer walked on to the court during his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open.
Black cab rapist John Worboys investigated over alleged rape 25 years ago
Black cab rapist John Worboys is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.
Helicopter crashes on Isle of Wight
A helicopter has crashed into a field on the Isle of Wight, emergency services say.
One person airlifted to hospital after helicopter crash
One person has been airlifted to hospital after a helicopter crashed into a field on the Isle of Wight, emergency services say.
Three die and a fourth in serious condition in hospital after helicopter crash
Three people have died following a helicopter crash during a flying lesson on the Isle of Wight.
'A man's body' - Draper returns to US Open transformed
Twelve months on from his breakout Grand Slam run, Jack Draper returns to the US Open feeling stronger - and looking beefed up.
Hundreds of thousands evacuated and airports closed due to typhoon
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated, and airports and schools closed as Vietnam prepares for its strongest typhoon this year.
Emotional Fleetwood 'proud' of first PGA Tour title
An emotional Tommy Fleetwood says he's "proud" of winning his first PGA Tour title at the 164th time of asking.
CIO made a dangerous mistake and ordered his security team to implement it

Firewall pro enjoyed European travel to fix the fallout

Who, Me?  Welcome to another instalment of Who, Me? It's The Register's reader-contributed column that shares your missives about massive mistakes, and how you managed to move on after them.…

Saka set to miss up to four weeks through injury
Bukayo Saka is set to miss Arsenal's game at Liverpool on Sunday as well as England's World Cup qualification double-header next month.
Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death
She had finished working on the "intimate" and "heartbreaking" book before she took her own life in April, her publisher says.
'I feel half alive': Only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court of murders' impact
Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.
Medvedev knocked out of US Open after photographer enters court
Daniil Medvedev is out of the US Open after a remarkable defeat by Benjamin Bonzi, where a photographer walking on to the court changed the course of the match.
Israel must take hostage deal, its military chief reportedly says
The chief of staff said there is a deal on the table and Netanyahu must take it, Israeli media says.
Genetic tests on IVF embryos could reduce 'emotional toll' on women
Genetic tests on IVF embryos could help women over the age of 35 conceive faster, a trial has found.
Mysterious X-37B spaceplane flies again, this time carrying a quantum GPS alternative

Satnav birds would be a high-priority target in war. This tech could be a more resilient alternative

The US military’s Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane is in space again for its eighth mission.…

India won't be pressured by US into reducing Russian oil imports, says envoy
India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.
'We're the UK's last piano builders - but it's not a dying art'
Craftsmen at Yorkshire Pianos hope to be the "first of a new age of piano building".
Asylum seekers 'too scared to leave' hotels
One asylum seeker tells the BBC that anti-immigration protests are making them "constantly anxious".
Isak saga sets tone for 'absolutely huge' match
Newcastle United needed no added motivation for the visit of Liverpool, but the Alexander Isak saga has nevertheless added spice to the occasion.
Starmer facing mounting pressure over immigration as MP says far right 'emboldened'
Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over the small boats crisis after protests outside asylum hotels continued over the bank holiday weekend.
Dowman on everyone's lips - Rooney's advice for Arsenal teen
Wayne Rooney says Max Dowman has got the whole football world talking as he offers the Arsenal teenager advice following his Premier League debut.
Lives torn apart by fatal crashes on Scotland's longest road
The family of an American woman who died in a crash on the A9 with her brother and mother talk about the impact.
Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firms
The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.
Shohei Ohtani high-fives heckler after hitting home run
LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters the heckler was "wearing Ohtani out the whole game".
Djokovic finds 'way to survive' on US Open return
Novak Djokovic hopes the "physical struggle" he faced before coming through the US Open first round will simply be down to a lack of match practice.
Australian university used Wi-Fi location data to identify student protestors

PLUS: India bans ‘money’ games; SK Hynix cranks out 321-layer SSDs; Fastly re-thinking CDNs for Asia; and more!

Asia In Brief  Australia’s University of Melbourne last year used Wi-Fi location data to identify student protestors.…

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson left me 'half alive', sole survivor says
The sole surviving guest of a lunch where three others died after being served food laced with toxic mushrooms has told an Australian court that the actions of murderer Erin Patterson have left him feeling "half alive".
Hongkongers squawk-off in city's first bird call contest
Bird lovers dressed up and took to the stage to mimic rhythmic calls in a competition aimed at promoting conservation awareness.
Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.
The Papers: 'Trump cuts off Kyiv's missiles' and 'New blonde look'
US restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russia and a new look for the Duchess of Cambridge lead Monday's papers.
Why should I care about the crisis-hit Chinese property giant Evergrande?
The stricken companies shares have been removed from the Hong Kong stock market.
Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall
The embattled property giant's shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday.
AWS, Cloudflare, Digital Ocean, and Google helped Feds investigate alleged Rapper Bot DDoS perp

PLUS: Comet AI browser fooled; Microsoft sets sail for quantum safety; Sailor sent down for espionage

Infosec in brief  PLUS…

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.
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