The BBC's former director of news James Harding delivers the TV industry's flagship annual lecture.

Google announced its entire Pixel 10 generation of phones at a jam-packed Made for Google event this week. The familiar four-phone lineup includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. All of them have received processor bumps and other technical improvements, along with a commitment by Google […]

The Observer's editor-in-chief has called for the BBC to be "put beyond the reach of politicians" - and has compared the fight for survival within television to the zombie fungus in The Last Of Us.

And can the US president get rid of postal voting across America?

Psychiatric medicine hasn't changed much since the 1960s. Could blocking the effects of chronic inflammation on the brain be the step change we need?

Rearing our unusually underdeveloped young may account for the evolution of language. Michael Marshall is intrigued, but wants more evidence from Madeleine Beekman's The Origin of Language

Free and unimpeded internet access is no longer a convenience or a luxury. It is high time it was made a human right enshrined in law, says philosopher Merten Reglitz

Inveterate cyclist Matt Sparkes, who has been knocked off his bike by human-driven cars several times, wonders if the arrival of driverless cars in London is a good thing - or a bad one

Feedback is horrified to discover that the owner of one of the internet's favourite cats, Pépito, has taken the crypto route…

Robin Hammond's photographs show the conservation battle to eradicate three species introduced to New Zealand, in order to protect the island nation's birds

We need to think about the purpose of noise in our daily lives and environments. Chris Stokel-Walker discovers a great guide in Chris Berdik's Clamor

Human delivers an unusually clear picture of Homo sapiens as a species shaped by climate, animals, plants, other hominins and the interactions of its own nomadic groups. Bethan Ackerley is enthralled

Research reveals that managers often take advantage of their hardest-working members of staff. David Robson has some advice for a frustrated reader

GSA AI chief says market can do better but the feds needed a kickstart

The Trump administration just launched a detailed, AI-pushing platform for federal agencies last week, but a government leader is already promising to kill it. …

The shadow minister for safeguarding has written to the government demanding action on child sexual exploitation after being "alarmed" by a Sky News story revealing plans to exclude it from their Violence Against Women and Girls strategy.

At its latest Made by Google event, the search giant officially revealed four new phones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. That's a lot of devices, especially when you consider the different colors and storage configurations. And we can't forget about the Pixel 9A from April, […]

BBC Sports reveals what happened behind the scenes during Panjab Warriors' first days as Morecambe owners.

Plessey sold to Haylo Labs, financed by $100M Goertek loan

The UK's Plessey Semiconductors has been acquired by Haylo Labs, using funding supplied by a Chinese company, Goertek Inc. The move was cleared by the British government.…

For Ukraine to lose western Donetsk would mean the fall of a bulwark against any future Russian advance.

Google’s annual hardware event kicked off today. It seemed like pretty much everything was announced an hour early, but we’ll cover any additional news from the event below. In the meantime, check out some highlights of what we’ve already posted: Read below for all of the news and updates from Made by Google 2025.

Researchers disclosing their findings said 'it's as bad as it sounds'

Researchers at watchTowr just published working proof-of-concept exploits for two unauthenticated remote code execution bug chains in backup giant Commvault.…

It’s finally happening: Google Assistant in the home is getting its Gemini glow-up. “Gemini for Home” is an all-new voice assistant for Google Home, set to arrive later this year, the company announced today.  This new voice assistant, powered by Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence, will eventually replace Google Assistant on Google’s Nest smart speakers and […]

A row has broken out between the Tories and Reform about previous comments on migrant hotels, so who said what and when?

The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries.

iiNet breach blamed on single stolen login, with emails, phone numbers, and addresses exposed

Aussie telco giant TPG Telecom has opened an investigation after confirming a cyberattack at subsidiary iiNet.…

Google’s Pixel phone lineup isn’t the only thing getting an upgrade in the coming weeks. The company also took the time during its recent Made by Google event to introduce the forthcoming Pixel Watch 4, which starts at $349 and hits shelves on October 9th. Thankfully, if you’re looking to secure one at launch, you […]

The US is to paint the entire southern border wall with Mexico black to make the metal hotter and make it harder for migrants to climb.

Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.

Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".

ESPN is showing off its overhauled app ahead of the launch of its live sports streaming service. On Wednesday, ESPN detailed all of the new features coming to the ESPN app, including a TikTok-style vertical video feed. ESPN’s long-awaited live sports streaming service costs $29.99 per month and puts all 12 of the network’s linear […]

Chris Brain abused nine women while head of the Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield in the 80s and 90s.

Frank Wilczek has one of the most brilliant and original minds in theoretical physics, having come up with the idea of time crystals among much else. Where is his curiosity taking him now?

A 1989 experiment offered the promise of nuclear fusion without the need for high temperatures, but this "cold fusion" was quickly debunked. Now, some of the techniques involved have been resurrected in a new experiment that could actually improve efforts to achieve practical fusion power

A dietary supplement made from engineered yeast could help honeybees thrive despite the declining availability of high-quality pollen in their environment

Finally, a foldable to take to the beach. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is official, matching last year's starting MSRP of $1,799, and it comes with an IP68 rating. That means full water and dust resistance, which is something that no other foldable maker has figured out yet - and no small feat for […]

Four years after launching the original Pixel Buds A-series, Google's back with the Pixel Buds 2A. The new budget buds are $30 more expensive at $129.99, but add some notable updates like an upgraded chip, Gemini access, a replaceable battery, and most importantly, active noise cancellation. The 2A also adds a Tensor A1 chip, which […]

Google has formally announced the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL, and their hardware upgrades can be summed up in two letter/number combinations: G5 and Qi2. Otherwise, there's not much to see on the outside of the phones. They mostly cost the same as last year's devices - $799 for the Pixel 10, […]

At The Verge, we like to ask "What is a photo?" when we're trying to sort out real and unreal images - especially those taken with phone cameras. But I think there's another question that we'll want to add to the mix starting right now: what is a camera? With the introduction of the Pixel […]

The original Pixel Watch was late to the game. For years, there had been rumors of a Google smartwatch that never materialized. Then, when it finally arrived, it was a quintessential first-gen device, with thicc bezels, dismal battery life, and a host of quirks that needed ironing out. My DMs were full of people wondering […]

I'm not a fan of AI health and fitness features. Not only do they regurgitate Captain Obvious-level summaries of what you just did, but the "insights" are so generalized that a Google search is often more helpful. So it was with great skepticism that I walked into a demo to learn about Fitbit's forthcoming AI-powered […]

Google just announced its new budget Pixel Buds 2A, but it didn’t forget about the earbuds it launched last fall. Owners of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will get an update in September that will deliver a few new AI-powered features. One of them, Adaptive Audio, automatically adjusts the volume based on the noise in […]

Brentford turn down Newcastle's improved bid of £40m for DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa.

Two Labour-run councils have said they are considering taking legal action to stop the use of hotels to house migrants in their areas after Epping council won a temporary injunction on Tuesday.

There's a persistent belief that in order for sharks to breathe underwater, they must keep on swimming. While this is partly true for a few species, the myth likely stems from how certain types of fishes (bony fish, if you want to know) need to breathe through constant motion, inhaling and pushing a huge amount […]

Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly Trump's idea.

No word yet on when any homegrown hardware production begins

Texas fabless chip firm Cirrus Logic has announced a new partnership with GlobalFoundries on next-generation bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) and gallium nitride (GaN) parts.…

A Scottish Labour MSP has been charged by police in connection with possession of indecent images.

Sony is raising the price of all PS5 models by $50 in the US. The company cited the “challenging economic environment,” which includes the tariffs President Trump has placed on imported products. The changes will go into effect on Thursday, and the new prices are as follows: Sony says that the retail prices for PS5 […]

Two people have been arrested in north-west London after a local ice cream seller was reportedly stabbed eight times and died.

Amazon is preparing to launch a new tablet that could run on Android instead of its custom FireOS software, according to a report from Reuters. Multiple sources tell the outlet that Amazon plans to release the “higher-end” Android tablet as early as next year. Amazon currently powers its Fire tablets using a forked version of […]

A former Church of England priest who ran a rave-inspired "cult" group has been found guilty of indecently assaulting nine women.

Epic boss brands the changes 'malicious compliance'

Google has announced changes to its Play Store rules in an effort to appease the European Commission and dodge Digital Markets Act (DMA) fines.…

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.

We rely on honeybees to pollinate our crops and a new food could protect them from growing threats.

The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.

Troops are already operating in some areas ahead of the planned operation, which the ICRC says will worsen "an already catastrophic situation".

Raphaël Graven - also known as Jeanpormanove - was known for his extreme videos on the platform, Kick.

US President Donald Trump claims to have ended seven wars - is that true?

The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.

A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris.

Government says move will cut red tape, but startups fear sector could be sidelined

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is set to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in an effort to "cut red tape" and, presumably, save some cash.…

Google has brought NBA star Stephen Curry on board to help shape the company’s hardware, features, and AI services. The long-term partnership was announced today at the Made by Google event, with Curry joining the company as a “performance advisor” for Google’s Health, Pixel, and Cloud products, leaning into his athletic experience and expertise. Part […]

Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire after Katie George drops Georgia Adams on the penultimate ball, allowing the visitors to run two and snatch victory with a ball to spare, denying the hosts their first win of this year's Hundred.

The Welsh Rugby Union backs reducing the number of professional clubs from four to two but insists no final decision has been made.

An AI model trained on years of data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory can predict the sun’s future appearance and potentially flag dangerous solar flares

Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.

Rape Crisis Scotland is being urged to abide with a landmark legal ruling as it advertises for a new "woman-only" advocacy worker.

The family of a father who disappeared with his three children nearly four years ago in New Zealand have broken their silence to appeal for him to return home.

Microsoft and Asus are putting a date on their new Xbox Ally handhelds: October 16th. Both the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X will be available on the same day in a variety of markets worldwide, but Microsoft and Asus aren’t opening preorders yet or revealing pricing. Microsoft also announced its handheld compatibility program to […]

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland.

Micron, TSMC, and more have also been awarded billions in subisidies

The US government is considering taking a stake in Intel and other semiconductor companies that benefit from CHIPS Act funding, according to officials from the Trump administration. The move follows SoftBank's $2 billion investment in the faltering chip giant.…

The police watchdog has closed its investigations into the circumstances leading up to the decision to charge TV presenter Caroline Flack with assaulting her boyfriend.

Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.

A police officer has described the moment he was shot with a crossbow - as his "extremely dangerous" attacker was sentenced to nine years in jail.

Why is Donald Trump threatening to impose sanctions, or tariffs, or maybe both, on India in relation to the Ukraine war?

It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.

LLMs flop at selling Fair Trade – unless you're a true believer

Interview  Large language models stumble when trying to sway buyers with moral arguments, according to research from the SGH Warsaw School of Economics and Sakarya Business School.…

Hertz has announced that it will start selling used cars from its rental business on Amazon Autos. The company’s pre-owned vehicles are now available in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle, according to a new page on Hertz’s website, with “more locations coming soon.” The Verge was unable to find any live Hertz vehicle listings […]

The incident saw the partial evacuation of the terminal and may have a knock-on effect on departures.

Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.

The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.

Good start, but you have to keep it up, say key players

Feature  It's not easy to grow a national chip industry. Semiconductor startups are a risky investment. They chew through early-stage capital, often with little to show for it, making them a long-term proposition. Those that pay off can deliver big, but success is far from guaranteed.…

Campaigners have issued a fresh call to ban smacking across the UK after a poll found more young adults think it's unacceptable.

Rangers supporters call for manager Russell Martin's exit after the 3-1 humbling against Club Brugge in the Champions League qualifier.

Why is a Club World Cup trophy in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office in Washington? BBC Sport takes a look.

Google is set to reveal its new flagship Pixel hardware at a Made by Google event today at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, when we’ll find out exactly what the company has in store with its expected Pixel 10 phones, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2A. Will they include Qi2 magnetic charging? Is the […]

Ricky Hatton is a massive fan of Moses Itauma, but doesn't want the heavyweight to be stepped up too quickly.

Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

Redmond scrambles to undo damage after tools borked by August patch

Microsoft has moved swiftly to remove the bullet it fired into its own foot with the August 2025 Security Update reset and recovery bug.…

A mother-of-two who died after being hit by a falling tree branch on the way home from a family outing would do "everything she could for anyone", her husband has said.

Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it prepares to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City.

The US actress says life is "a daily struggle", seven months after husband Jeff Baena's suicide.

More prices have leaked for Google’s new lineup of Pixel phones and watches, this time joined by prices for the new accessories and Pixel Buds 2A. Prices posted by leaker Evan Blass on X for the Pixel 10 family — including the 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold — line up […]

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

Boreholes, some over 30 metres deep, have been driven into the sandstone beneath the village.

A member of rap trio Kneecap was greeted by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

A member of rap trio Kneecap has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation - as hundreds turned out to support him outside.

Rotten is as Rotten does

Opinion  It's 1976, and in the country of the Beatles, another guitar band is giving it some. Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols isn't so keen on love and blackbirds. Instead, he sings lustily that he wants to be an anarchist, destroying passers-by and in general promoting anarchy in the UK.…

Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski feature in the Bunesliga's best opening goals of the season.

BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.