Anthropic connects Claude to Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive
Anthropic is integrating its Claude AI assistant with Microsoft 365 services so it can surface content from Word documents, Teams messages, and Outlook emails in conversations with the chatbot. It’s part of a series of updates to Claude to make the chatbot more useful at work. Claude will now connect with Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive […]
MIT boffins double precision of atomic clocks by taming quantum noise

'Global phase spectroscopy' makes ultraprecise optical timekeepers even more precise

Researchers at MIT say they have discovered a way to double the precision of optical atomic clocks by quieting the quantum noise that clouds their ticking.…

Tiah-Mai Ayton - the boxer 'scaring' world champion Katie Taylor
Tiah-Mai is set to fight Hungarian bantamweight Beata Dudek at London's York Hall later.
Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US
The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.
Drugmakers warned as toxic cough syrup linked to deaths of 24 children
Drugmakers in India have been told they must bring their manufacturing facilities up to international standards after at least 24 children died in the country from consuming cough syrup with a high level of toxicity.
Backlash over star defender's club return after conviction for assaulting girlfriend
Former Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng is facing a backlash against a planned coaching internship after he was found guilty of physically abusing a former partner.
HIV protection jab to be offered on NHS in England and Wales for first time
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see Ophelia painting
A German museum has seen hundreds of fans visit a painting depicted in the the singer's video .
Britains's AI gold rush hits a wall: not enough electricity

Energy Secretary Miliband promises renewable utopia for green and pleasant land... filled with datacenters

Energy is essential for delivering the UK governments' AI ambitions, but Britain faces a critical question: how can it supply enough power for rapidly expanding datacenters without causing blackouts or inflating consumer bills?…

England's Wood 'quietly confident' for Ashes opener
England fast bowler Mark Wood says he is "quietly confident" of being fit for the first Test of the Ashes series in Australia.
Police offer £20,000 reward to find teacher's killer after 30 years
The Metropolitan Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information that might help identify the killer of a retired primary school teacher 30 years after her death.
AI boffins teach office supplies to predict your next move

What the world's been waiting for: a stapler with wheels to help humans afflicted by RSI

It was only a matter of time. Having invaded the software world, AI has now fixed its sights on once-benign household objects and desk fodder.…

Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis injured list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle.
Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss
Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.
Fox wins retrial over 'racist' claim - but loses appeal over 'paedophiles' slur
Laurence Fox's claim for libel after being called a racist on social media will go to a retrial, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Family of British girl missing for 55 years gives ultimatum to person of interest
Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.
'Fax virus' panicked a manager and sparked job-killing Reply-All incident

The 1990s called with a reminder that in the time before ransomware, infosec panics could be quite quaint

On Call  By Friday it's only natural to look back upon the working week with a certain nostalgia, an emotion The Register celebrates each week in On Call – the reader-contributed column that shares your tales of tech support trauma.…

Watch: Moment giraffe is born at UK safari park
The youngster's birth is caught on CCTV and she takes her first steps less than an hour later.
'Game-changing' HIV prevention jab to be approved for use in England and Wales
A "game-changing" HIV-prevention treatment is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.
AT&T is raising home internet prices for the second year in a row
Everything seems to be getting back-to-back price hikes right now, why not your home internet bill too? AT&T is raising prices by $5 a month on all AT&T Internet plans, the company confirms to The Verge. That’s on top of its $5-a-month increase from November 2024, and, it appears, a $5-a-month increase on some customers […]
Hyped by Zlatan, hidden by Maldini - Italy's next great striker?
Aged 17, Francesco Camarda has already broken several records - so is the AC Milan striker set be Italy's next great number nine?
Bengals upset Steelers with dramatic late win
Evan McPherson's field goal with seven seconds left gives the Cincinnati Bengals a dramatic 33-31 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rooney doubts Rashford's 'inconsistent environment' claim
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney doesn't believe the environment was to blame for Marcus Rashford's inconsistent performances for the Red Devils.
Why does evolution keep creating 'imposter crabs'?
'Crabs' are a collection of decapods that have evolved over millions of years to look the same.
Award for dog, abandoned five times but now solving wildlife crime
Henry, a 10-year-old Springer Spaniel, was a "lost soul" who found his purpose as a detection dog.
Calls to suspend GP who 'harassed' woman raped by his son
Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.
Ruthless £28m timeshare fraud robbed elderly of savings
Des lost £14,000 in a timeshare scam that duped more than 3,000 victims.
Military veterans now able to download digital ID card
The rollout can serve as a "case study" for how a wider scheme for all Britons will work, minister says.
Ace Frehley, Kiss's original guitarist, dies aged 74
Kiss founding member Ace Frehley, the rock band's original lead guitarist, has died aged 74.
China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.
Survivors after latest US military strike on 'drug boat' - report
American forces have struck a vessel in the Caribbean suspected of carrying drugs, leaving some survivors, according to reports.
Five takeaways from heated Mamdani-Cuomo New York mayoral debate
The three leading candidates for New York City mayor took the stage in Manhattan to make a case to lead America's biggest city.
Around 100 firefighters tackle large blaze which engulfed shop
Around 100 firefighters were called to tackle a blaze which engulfed a shop in southeast London.
Putin-Trump call a curveball for Zelensky ahead of White House meeting
The phone conversation, held while Zelensky was flying to Washington, stole a march on his big moment.
China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths
China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
Why world models are the next big thing in AI
This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Around the middle of last year, Pim de Witte started reaching out to a handful of prominent AI labs to see if they'd be interested in using data from […]
The Papers: 'China spy fiasco' and 'Ban' on Israeli fans a 'national disgrace'
The collapsed China spy case leads the majority of the papers for the second day in a row.
Why talking about sweat stopped being a taboo (long before Alan Carr was on Traitors)
Let's talk about sweat... From Alan Carr and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
Stopping Israeli fans from going to match raises serious question about one of UK's biggest cities
Stopping Israeli football fans from attending a match in Birmingham has raised fresh concerns about Britain's ability to protect the Jewish community - two weeks after the deadly terror attack on a Manchester synagogue.
MacBook Pro rumor points to OLED, touchscreen upgrades next year
Apple just announced 14-inch MacBook Pro updates that add a new generation M5 processor, faster storage, and a promise of 24-hour battery life, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now reports next year’s refresh will be more thorough. For several years, Gurman has said that, according to his sources, the next major MacBook Pro revamp would add […]
KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have paid tribute to an "irreplaceable rock soldier".
Anthropic brings mad Skills to Claude

Teaching an old bot new tricks

Paying Anthropic customers can now teach their Claude new tricks, which the company calls Skills.…

Weekly quiz: Which prize did this sleepy spider win a 10-year-old?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power
Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.
TSMC hurrying to bring advanced chip tech to Arizona fab

CEO C.C. Wei cites strong demand for AI products. Intel may also be a factor

TSMC is accelerating the rollout of advanced process nodes at its Arizona fabs to meet growing demand for American-made AI products.…

British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff
A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released.
Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
AI makes phishing 4.5x more effective, Microsoft says

And potentially 50 times more profitable

People receiving an AI phishing email are 4.5 times more likely to click on the malicious link or file, according to Microsoft.…

Norris facing 'consequences' for Piastri collision
Lando Norris says he will face "consequences" for his first-lap collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Amazon shares a ‘first look’ at new nuclear facility
Amazon shared some new details about its plans to help deploy more nuclear energy across Washington State, where the company is headquartered. About a year ago, Amazon announced an agreement with Energy Northwest, a consortium of public utilities in Washington, to support the development of up to 12 advanced reactors by the early 2030s. Once […]
Strange shrieks as tensions rise in Celebrity Traitors
For many social media users, it was the subtitles that stole the show.
Why thousands of England's poorest children are missing out on free school meals
Thousands of children in England are not receiving free school meals despite meeting the eligibility criteria, a new report has found.
Housing designed to combat loneliness wins top architecture award
Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year
"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.
27 years after conviction, he hopes he'll still be alive by the time he's cleared his name
A Post Office Capture victim says delays in the justice system have left him fearing he may never live to see his name cleared.
I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions
Hey! I'm Sean Hollister, and I've been The Verge's unofficial handheld gaming PC reviewer since 2022, when the Steam Deck and kin took over my life. (I also helped launch this website back in the day!) I also just spent the past week reviewing the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, Microsoft's very first "Xbox" […]
New York bans AI-enabled rent price fixing
On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation banning the use of price-fixing software by landlords to set rental rates. New York is the first state to outlaw algorithmic pricing by landlords, following a number of city-wide bans in Jersey City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.  Software companies such as RealPage offer […]
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton charged amid crackdown on president's critics
Former Donald Trump adviser John Bolton has been charged with illegally storing and transmitting classified information.
Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize
Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album People Watching.
Talk of Horner to Ferrari distracting - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says a report that Ferrari are considering Christian Horner as their future team principal is "distracting".
Decomposed dinosaurs make Texas a top destination for AI bit barns

Datacenter hopefuls looking to cash in on AI craze are setting up shop in Lone Star State in search of cheap power

Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes the GPU bit barns at the heart of the AI boom.…

The centre of our galaxy may be teeming with dark matter particles
A mysterious excess of gamma rays in the middle of the Milky Way may come from dark matter particles smashing into one another and annihilating
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, there […]
Putin's strategic outreach to Trump seeks to temper US support for Ukraine 
As ever with Vladimir Putin, timing is everything.
Is Rachel Reeves Facing a Budget ‘Groundhog Day’?
And the Chancellor plans ‘targeted action’ on bills in the budget.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
Trump says he'll meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks
Donald Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for face-to-face talks in Hungary after the pair made "great progress" during a "very productive" phone call on Thursday.
Vulnerability scores, huh, what are they good for? Almost nothing

CVE and CVSS systems suffer from misaligned incentives and inconsistency

Aram Hovespyan, co-founder and CEO of security biz Codific, says that the rating systems for identifying security vulnerabilities and assessing threat risk need to be overhauled.…

Nork scammers work the blockchain to steal crypto from job hunters

If someone sends you a coding test, be wary of downloading it

If you're a software developer looking for a job, North Korean scammers have an offer for you that's off the chain, the blockchain that is. These gangs have recently adopted a technique called EtherHiding, hiding malware inside blockchain smart contracts to sneak past detection and ultimately swipe victims' crypto and credentials, according to Google's Threat Intelligence team.…

Has threat of Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine forced Putin back to negotiating table?
It feels like a game of diplomatic chess.
Unions are trying to stop Trump from kicking out immigrants over social media posts
The Trump administration’s heightened monitoring of immigrants’ social media accounts seeking grounds to revoke their visas stifles the speech rights of both noncitizens and citizens alike, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) alleges in a new lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks to end the State Department’s “Catch-and-Revoke” policy, which threatens to strip visaholders of their legal status […]
Judge orders immigration agents in Chicago to use body cams
Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said during a hearing Thursday morning that she would require ICE agents in Chicago engaged in “Operation Midway Blitz” to use body cameras.  But the logistics of enforcing her order are yet to be worked out, since Chicago was not […]
Premier League clubs divided over spending limit proposals
Premier League clubs are divided over whether to introduce a controversial new 'salary cap' prior to next month's vote on financial regulations, BBC Sport has been told.
No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa match over safety concerns
Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.
Fujifilm’s bringing instant cameras into the selfie age
Fujifilm has announced an update to its Instax Mini LiPlay that first launched in 2019. The new Instax Mini LiPlay Plus offers similar functionality as the original with the ability to snap digital photos that can be immediately printed on the company’s Mini instant film and the option to record an accompanying audio clip. Now, […]
Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
Pinterest’s ‘tuner’ lets you dial down the amount of AI content — but not entirely
Pinterest is rolling out a tool that allows users to “dial down the AI” in their feed, the company says. Users can select which categories they want populated with more or less AI-generated content. But Pinterest stops short of promising a feed that’s completely free of AI: the tool will work only on “eligible image […]
Hamas says it is facing 'enormous difficulties' recovering Israeli hostages' bodies
Hamas has told Sky News that it is committed to every detail of the ceasefire agreement but says it faces "enormous difficulties" in recovering the remaining bodies of Israeli hostages.
Met chief vows 'ruthless' rogue officer clear-out
Sir Mark Rowley says the force is making progress in rooting out unfit officers in its ranks.
Early surge in flu cases prompts calls for vaccinations
An early surge in flu cases has prompted health experts to call for vaccinations, with hospital admissions also beginning to rise.
Apple TV and Peacock announce a discounted $15 monthly subscription bundle
Apple has partnered with NBCUniversal for a new subscription bundle that includes Apple TV and Peacock Premium for $14.99 per month, or Apple TV and the mostly ad-free Peacock Premium Plus for $19.99 per month. The newly rebranded Apple TV is $12.99 per month on its own following a price increase this summer, while Peacock […]
'Dark days behind us' - Pickford signs new Everton deal
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford signs a new contract at Everton that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
Muscat close to deal to become Rangers head coach
Rangers are close to agreeing a deal to secure Shanghai Port's Kevin Muscat as their new head coach, but personal terms and other issues have still to be finalised.
MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in "a new era" with terrorism remaining an "ever-present threat".
Q&A: Tomahawk missiles, the drone race, and Ukrainian Halloween
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Friday
MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.
US GP second F1 race in row to be 'heat hazard'
The United States Grand Prix in Austin is the second race in succession to be declared a "heat hazard" under F1's rules.
There's a simple way we could drastically cut AI energy use
If users chose the most efficient model each time they performed a task with AI, researchers calculate it would slash energy consumption by more than a quarter
Decision on China mega embassy in London delayed again
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.
The first digital ID launches today
From today, digital veteran cards are available for ex-members of the armed services - the first step in the digitisation of almost every form of ID.
Feeling lonely? Microsoft Copilot can now listen to your every word, watch your screen

We've seen this before and it was called Cortana or Clippy

As if pulling support for Windows 10 was not punishment enough for long-suffering customers, Microsoft has decided to shove Copilot down everyone's throats with a new voice activation feature and even more control over your PC. Soon, a Copilot box may even replace the search box on your taskbar.…

Salesforce's Benioff warns of AI 'false prophets' while promising true profits by 2030

CRM messiah preaches data discipline while rivals chase LLM miracles

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has warned investors to beware "false prophets" peddling AI salvation, as the CRM giant bets on its "agentic enterprise" vision to drive annual revenue past $60 billion by 2030.…

Starmer orders mandatory antisemitism training for NHS staff
The prime minister has ordered a review of antisemitism in the NHS, saying there are too many cases "simply not being dealt with".
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will not be allowed to attend Aston Villa match amid safety concerns
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will not be able to attend their side's Europa League match with Aston Villa because of safety concerns, it has been announced.
Talks to find 'way through' Maccabi fans ban - as PM condemns 'wrong decision'
Senior government figures are meeting today to "see if there's a way through" a ban on Israeli fans attending a football match in Birmingham.
Chinese cyberspies snoop on Russian IT biz in rare east-on-east attack

Who needs enemies when you have friends like Xi?

China's cyberspies quietly broke into a Russian IT service provider in what researchers say is a rare example of Beijing turning its digital gaze on Moscow.…

EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia
It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.
Kenya police fire shots at crowds gathered to see body of ex-PM Odinga
The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Anthropic turns to ‘skills’ to make Claude more useful at work
AI agents spent years as a concept and then as an experiment. Now, AI companies are devoting even more time and resources than before to make their agents actually useful for end users, whether they’re consumers or professionals.  Anthropic on Thursday announced its next step toward that goal: Skills for Claude. The tool is made […]
What was alleged against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry in China spy case?
The two were accused of passing information to an agent who forwarded it to a high-ranking Chinese official.
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