Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississippi’s approach would fundamentally change how users access Bluesky,” says the post, in ways […]
Meta is partnering with Midjourney to “license their aesthetic technology” for use in its own models and products, Meta’s new chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, announced on Friday. The partnership involves a “technical collaboration between our research teams,” Wang said, suggesting the deal involves more than simply using Midjourney’s existing product across Meta services. Wang […]
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft among major customers
Data I/O, a major electronics manufacturer whose customers include Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, notified federal regulators that it fell victim to a ransomware infection on August 16 that continues to disrupt its business operations.…
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
Fidji Simo is wrapping up her first week at OpenAI, where she is expected to oversee most of the company's roughly 3,000 employees. To investors and partners, OpenAI leaders have been describing the former Instacart CEO as the kind of steady hand the company needs. Her mandate is clear: turn a chaotic, unprofitable startup into […]
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.
Welsh Fire cruise to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix to keep their fading hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages alive.
Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener.
Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.
Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI researchers warn of uneven power usage associated with AI training, and propose possible fixes
Researchers at Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI have issued a call to designers of software, hardware, infrastructure, and utilities for help finding ways to normalize power demand during AI training.…
Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.
Bug fixes, message links, and hints of Exchange support in the pipeline
Mozilla-owned subsidiary MZLA has released a new version of the Thunderbird messaging client and shared details on the forthcoming paid Thunderbird Pro service.…
Bolton served in Trump's first administration but has since become a fierce critic of the president.
A phone, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmate factored into the refusal of his release.
The US Justice Department has released a transcript of an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell - the jailed ex-girlfriend of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls has crashed on a major road, killing and injuring multiple people.
A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls has crashed on a major road, killing five people and injuring many others.
But it's just a test, as NYC still doesn't allow driverless for-hire cars
Waymo robotaxis are set to return to the streets of New York City after a four-year absence. But with a list of caveats longer than a Midtown bagel shop brunch line, Waymo's return isn't something for pedestrians to get nervous about yet. …
Health details, tax ID numbers, even images of checks were stolen, reportedly by the Interlock gang
Ransomware scum breached kidney dialysis firm Davita's labs database in April and stole about 2.4 million people's personal and health-related information.…
Expect record-breaking temperatures to change the workplace, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned today in a new report. When workers don’t have adequate protections from heat stress, their health and productivity suffer. It’s a risk employers and lawmakers have to take more seriously if they want to keep workers safe […]
Just over 50 days until Microsoft pulls the plug
OneNote for Windows 10 is on the way out. On October 14, it will reach the end of the road support-wise, and anything left in it will become read-only.…
In January, one of the wildest Intel prototypes I witnessed at CES was a giant handheld gaming PC with an 11-inch autostereoscopic (read: glasses-free) 3D screen, detachable controllers, an Intel Lunar Lake chip, and a dedicated toggle to switch between 2D and 3D modes. Co-developed by Intel and Tencent Games, it was called the Sunday […]
In January, one of the wildest Intel prototypes I witnessed at CES was a giant handheld gaming PC with an 11-inch autostereoscopic (read: glasses-free) 3D screen, detachable controllers, an Intel Lunar Lake chip, and a dedicated toggle to switch between 2D and 3D modes. Co-developed by Intel and Tencent Games, it was called the Sunday […]
Latest ad for the T1 looks suspiciously like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a Spigen case
President Trump's personally branded wireless provider was supposed to have a "premium" Android smartphone – gold, of course – on the market by September, but it appears the mobile virtual network operator has yet to even settle on a design to steal.…
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that will let you resume using your Android apps right on your PC. The capability is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and only supports the Spotify app for now. If you’re in the test, you can try out the feature […]
A study of more than 6 million children finds that exposure to antibiotics in the womb or early in life tends not to increase the risk of autoimmunity – but the relationship is complicated
Launched in 1975, the probe outlived its 90-day mission by years and set the standard for Mars landings
It's been 50 years since NASA sent Viking 1 on a mission to Mars.…
The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement.
Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.
The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.
A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.
CRLite, link previews, and a llama-shaped surprise for devs
Good news, everyone! The new version of Mozilla's browser now makes even more extensive use of AI, providing summaries of linked content and offering developers the ability to add LLM support to extensions.…
Immersing yourself in nature has repeatedly been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, but it could also have serious benefits for your physical health
LibDem leader Sir Ed Davey calls Elon Musk a threat to national security
The leader of the UK's Liberal Democrat party is opposing a Tesla subsidiary being granted a license to supply electricity in Britain, calling Elon Musk a threat to national security. …
A Northampton childminder who was jailed for inciting racial hatred after the Southport murders has said she is considering legal action against the police.
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has assembled a team of researchers to make communication networks more secure by injecting them with quantumness
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza Strip and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.
Welsh Fire claim their first win of The Hundred 2025 women's season and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 36-run victory at Edgbaston.
Hmm, six, well, that's going to make Russia worry ...
Britain's threadbare defenses are getting a small boost. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) just announced that it's purchasing six new Land Ceptor anti-aircraft missile systems.…
Nuno Espirito Santo's future as Nottingham Forest manager is uncertain after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis.
The group appear at the Old Bailey following a break-in at the defence firm.
Users told to switch protocols or delay installation while Redmond investigates
Microsoft has admitted to yet another issue in the Windows 11 August 2025 Security Update: streaming apps might be disrupted by the changes.…
A social media notification popping up on your phone can be quite distracting, even if you don't engage with it
Noise-canceling earbuds are great productivity tools, blocking out noisy roommates and busy coffee shops so you can focus on studying or work. While there are a number of great options these days, few are as eye-catching like the translucent Beats Studio Buds Plus. And right now, you can buy the stylish wireless earbuds for just […]
Musician Pathrycia Mendonça will play with the band as part of Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his relationship with the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis has "changed".
The attack first affected an upstream provider of bespoke software
Exclusive A leading UK provider of criminal record checks for employers is handling a data breach stemming from a third-party development company.…
Yesterday, Hollow Knight: Silksong developers Team Cherry announced a September 4th release date for the long-awaited game, and indie developers are announcing delays to get out of the way of the launch. Silksong is a full sequel to the excellent Hollow Knight and is currently the most wishlisted game on Steam, so it’s likely going […]
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.
ClickFix tricks
Microsoft's security team has published an in-depth report into ClickFix, the social engineering attack which tricks users into executing malicious commands in the guise of proving their humanity.…
The foreign secretary has been issued a formal warning by the Environment Agency after reporting himself for fishing with the US vice-president without a licence.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a number of historical sexual offences.
Update finally gives coders control over when – and if – AI butts in
Good news for developers growing tired of Copilot's helpful suggestions. Microsoft has announced that it is now possible to make the programming assistant a little less irritating.…
Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales.
Brendan Rodgers says he will not leave his post as Celtic manager before his contract ends next summer.
The Institute of Customer Service says many are considering leaving their jobs as a result of abuse.
Crypto mines, BEC scams, fake passports, and a $300M fraud empire allegedly brought down during Serengeti 2.0
Interpol's latest clampdown on cybercrime resulted in 1,209 arrests across the African continent, from ransomware crooks to business email compromise (BEC) scammers, the agency says.…
The streaming industry has seen a series of price hikes from its major players in the past year.
Has the government just walked into a giant political elephant trap by attempting to reverse the Epping hotel ruling?
The Ukrainian suspected of coordinating attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines had served in Ukraine's Secret Service and in the Ukrainian Army's special forces, Sky News understand.
A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".
The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says the club are not interested in signing players who are not fully committed to them, after Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze opted to join rivals Arsenal.
The bank holiday weekend is under way with a host of big events taking place - but will the weather dampen spirits?
Windows giant takes aim at spammers exploiting new 365 tenants
Microsoft has issued a warning to companies using the onmicrosoft.com domain for emails: get your domain sorted out or face throttling.…
After announcing certification from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) a month ago, Belkin is now debuting its first three devices that support the Qi2.2 standard and faster 25W wireless charging speeds. The most expensive and elaborate of the new accessories is the $129.99 Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock, which is a multi-device wireless […]
The FBI has raided the home of John Bolton, the former national security adviser to Donald Trump who has since become a staunch critic of the US president.
Google has added a Drive shortcut for Workspace users that provides a quicker way to edit videos without having to manually open them in Google Vids. When previewing a video saved in their Drive, users will now see an “Open” button at the top right corner that automatically opens the file in Google Vids, where […]
The Pixel line has often been on the cutting edge of mobile photography. This year, that means baking AI straight into the camera app and making us grapple with all of the very messy things that means. I've been scouring the internet for sample images of the Pixel 10 Pro's AI-enhanced 100x zoom feature - […]
Coweta County stalls bit barn vote as residents revolt
A county in the US state of Georgia is facing opposition to the construction of a massive hyperscale datacenter campus, reflecting the growing concerns of communities in America and elsewhere over the rush to build more cloud and AI infrastructure.…
The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
A big reason that BoJack Horseman worked so well was contrast. It took place in a silly world of talking animals, and used that to explore deep human drama in relatable ways. It's part of what made its oddball jokes work so well, as they helped balance out the darker moments that explored topics like […]
Multiple witnesses gave evidence about their experiences of working with Noel Clarke during his libel trial - including women who had "nothing to gain and everything to lose", say the Guardian journalists who carried out the investigation.
And can the Democrats win them back?
Manager Eddie Howe says he wants to see Alexander Isak back in a Newcastle United shirt and that the players would "welcome the striker back".
Leading British industrialist Lord Paul has died aged 94.
A quantum computer that uses particles of light took about two dozen microseconds to complete a calculation that may take trillions of trillions of trillions of years on the world’s best supercomputers
Digg is making a comeback. With the backing of people like Digg cofounder Kevin Rose and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, Digg has ambitions to once again be the homepage of the internet. The revival is still in its very early days - the platform is still invite-only - but Digg launched its new mobile apps […]
The government has taken the first step in appealing a court's decision that asylum seekers cannot be housed in an Essex hotel.
The Eberechi Eze story - from being released by Arsenal to be on the cusp of a return to the club as a £60m superstar 14 years later.
Millions across the UK are facing travel disruptions this bank holiday weekend due to heavy traffic, a rail strike, and ongoing engineering work.
A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".
A blood test revealed Haden Pentecost, 41, had methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system.
Google announced plenty of new hardware at this week’s Made by Google event, but halfway through we were distracted by the brief appearance of what appeared to be a new, previously unknown Gemini-powered smart speaker. Now Android Headlines claims that this speaker is real, and will launch with new colors and the ability to pair […]
The Metropolitan Police say they have arrested 100 people and seized dozens of knives and guns in what they are calling "intelligence-led interventions" ahead of this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival.
Project scrambles for mitigation as AUR, forums, and main site feel the strain
Some joyless ne'er-do-well has loosed a botnet on the community-driven Arch Linux distro, with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack now in its second week of sustained disruption.…
Some 100 people have been arrested and 11 guns seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, police say.
TikTok is putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the UK, as it turns to artificial intelligence to assess problematic content.
The medium-sized herbivore once roamed the floodplains of what is now the Island's south-west coast.
The decision of Epping Council to take legal action against housing asylum seekers in a local hotel has paved the way for further challenges to the Home Office policy.
When Trump Mobile first unveiled the T1 Phone, we were confused by the mixed marketing, which included dubious renders of what at least appeared to be an original phone along with multiple appearances from what was quite clearly a gold-plated iPhone. Now we can add Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra into the mix. The Trump Mobile […]
Graphics API, crash reporting and more: Making low-level code cross-platform for Windows is a challenge
Zed co-founder Max Brunfield has explained why the Windows port of the Rust-based editor is taking so long – illustrating the friction facing developers of cross-platform applications when including Microsoft's operating system.…
The Supreme Court says only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should be kept in shelters.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he will reintegrate Alexander Isak into his squad if the striker is still at the club beyond the transfer window.
The Scottish actress will star alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill in a reboot of the classic 80s movie.
A union has welcomed the government taking over a troubled steel company, but is warning that payment for workers must be a top priority.
Open source Surya system promises early alerts for space weather that can fry satellites and grids
Boffins at IBM and NASA have concocted an AI model to help predict the weather, but this time it is taking on space weather that might disrupt satellites and spacecraft, possibly even terrestrial power grids and the internet.…
Actor Noel Clarke has lost his High Court libel case against the publisher of The Guardian, over a series of news articles which featured claims from a number of women.
