
AI
Uncle Sam's new power plan will plug AI farms into the grid faster
: Proposal would fast-track hookups for the megawatt-hungry datacenters driving US electricity demand (Tegnap | register) 

Sora makes slurfect deepfakes of celebs spewing racial epithets
: If you listen closely, youll realize Sam Altman and the others are only saying sound-alike words (Tegnap | register) 

Claude code will send your data to crims ... if they ask it nicely
: Company tells users concerned about exfiltration to 'stop it if you see it' (Tegnap | register) 

Google parent company spending like a drunken sailor as capex triples over 2 years
: Microsoft also ramping up spending, but investors concerned about overshooting demand (Tegnap | register) 

Microsoft 365 business customers are running out of places to hide from Copilot
: People, Files, and Calendar companion apps gain an auto-installed dose of AI (Tegnap | register) 

As AI agents join SaaS, AWS tells users to expect more pricing puzzles
Interview: Cloud giant says choice and flexibility matter more than standardization  for now (Tegnap | register) 

You have one week to opt out or become fodder for LinkedIn AI training
: Nations previously exempt from scraping now in the firing line (Tegnap | register) 

Ex-CISA head thinks AI might fix code so fast we won't need security teams
: Jen Easterly says most breaches stem from bad software, and smarter tech could finally clean it up (Tegnap | register) 

Britain's Ministry of Justice just signed up to ChatGPT Enterprise
: OpenAI sweetens the deal with data residency (Tegnap | register) 

The Chinese Box and Turing Test: AI has no intelligence at all
Opinion: It's just good at mass-production copy and paste (Tegnap | register) 

Machine learning saves £4.4M in UK.gov work and pensions fraud detection
: Poor data standards across government hamper scaling, says Parliament spending watchdog (Tegnap | register) 

Intel says server CPUs will be hot again in a good way, to power AI workloads any year now
: Chipzilla returns to profit and suggests customers are primed to sign for foundry services once it nails 18A process (Tegnap | register) 

Supermicro warns it will miss revenue forecast by a lazy billion bucks or more
: Mystery customer wants an upgrade that will take some time (Tegnap | register) 

Don't take AI to Thanksgiving: Bots have hidden biases
: It's not a bug, it's a feature (Tegnap | register) 

Clippy rises from the dead in major update to Copilot and its voice interface
Hands On: The new Microsoft assistant is a blob named Mico, but you can turn it into everyones favorite paper clip. (Tegnap | register) 

Microsoft seemingly just revealed that OpenAI lost $11.5B last quarter
: Satya has also delivered Sam most of the cash he promised (Tegnap | register) 

Fedora council approves policy allowing AI-assisted contributions
: Intense discussion approves AI  but subject to full responsibility and disclosure (Sze. | register) 

Dame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
: Oscar-winning author and performer would prefer Copilot did not offer her writing assistance (Sze. | register) 

India to dethrone US for dev numbers as AI reshapes coding, says GitHub
: TypeScript was ranked top programming language (Sze. | register) 

Microsoft threatens to ram Copilot into Exchange Server on-prem
: Survey probes interest in AI assistance for locally hosted email setups (Sze. | register) 

AI layoffs to backfire: Half quietly rehired at lower pay
: Bosses banking on automation? 55% will regret those job cuts (Sze. | register) 

Nvidia pitches Omniverse DSX as model for gigawatt-scale AI factories
: GPU giant teams with partners to create digital twin blueprint for next-gen datacenters (Sze. | register) 

Reddit to Perplexity: Get your filthy hands off our forums
Updated: Social media site continues legal campaign against those who take its content without a license (Sze. | register) 

OpenAI non-profit will run for-profit that has yet to make a profit
: Corporate restructuring will benefit ... uh, humanity (Sze. | register) 

Dropping Nvidia for Amazon's custom chips helped gene therapy startup Metagenomi cut AI bill 56%
: It's not the size of your accelerator, it's how you use it (Kedd | register) 

AI bubble inflates Microsoft CEO pay to $96.5M
: 480:1 ratio compared to average employee? Must be all that 'leadership' juice (Kedd | register) 

Clearview AI faces criminal heat for ignoring EU data fines
: Noyb says New York-based facial recognition biz flouted GDPR orders and kept scraping anyway (Kedd | register) 

Forrester warns AI bubble to deflate as enterprises defer spending to 2027
ai-pocalypse: Gap between vendor promises and business results set to trigger market correction, research firm predicts (Kedd | register) 

Elon Musk's Grokipedia launches, filled to the brim with plagiarism and AI slop
: Scratch Grokipedia and Wikipedia bleeds (Kedd | register) 

Carnegie Mellon team claims vector-based system can turbocharge PostgreSQL
: Researchers say 'Proto-X' fine-tunes databases automatically, delivering multifold performance boosts (Kedd | register) 

Amazon axes 14,000 desk jobs in AI-powered slimming plan
: Layoffs are part of an efficiency drive, not a sign of struggle, says HR exec (Kedd | register) 

Google porting all internal workloads to Arm, with help from GenAI
: YouTube and Gmail already running on both x86 and homebrew Axion silicon, 70,000 more apps in the conversion queue (Kedd | register) 

Chatbots parrot Putin's propaganda about the illegal invasion of Ukraine
: Fake views from Moscow's pet media outlets appear in about one in five responses (Kedd | register) 

Fake home invasion vid lands woman in real trouble
: And got arrested instead of earning a viral TikTok (Kedd | register) 

OpenAI releases bot-tom feeding browser with ChatGPT built in
: Why experience the web for yourself when there's so much privacy to surrender? (Kedd | register) 

Berkeley boffins build better load balancing algo with AI
: One way AI can improve on human work (Kedd | register) 

AI eats leisure time, makes employees work more, study finds
: Rise and grind, robot overlords demand (Kedd | register) 

This rapid SSD moves 1GB in just seconds, and offers fingerprint security - but it'll fit right in your top pocket
Transfer speeds hit 450MB/s read and 400MB/s write under ideal conditions

I test gaming PCs for a living, and the Quoted Tech Shield is a great entry point for getting into PC gaming
An ideal PC for low-hassle, high-performance PC gaming

Windows 10 end of life is pushing users towards Apple Mac devices - is it time for you to make the big jump?
Many Windows 10 refugees are chosing macOS over Windows 11

Save $250 on this HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop with an RTX 4050
A good price for a solid budget gaming laptop at Best Buy

The worst part of dial-up internet is back - Raspberry Pi modder lets you "hear" your Wi-Fi
Modern Wi-Fi meets retro noise, creating a bizarre echo of internet history

Turns out AOL is still a thing - and it's just been bought for $1.5bn
Bending Spoons snaps up AOL for $1.5bn

ChatGPT is down for some free users - here's what you need to know
The popular AI chatbot is experiencing some issues

Even the most complex and advanced business VPN tools could still leave you at risk of attack - here's how to stay safe
Cisco and Citrix VPN users are at a high risk, experts warn

I've tested several of the latest budget gaming laptops recently, and the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 is the best value of them all
High quality with low price?

Target's official Black Friday sale starts this weekend here's everything worth buying
40% off TVs, Apple devices, vacuums, toys, and more

Pod coffee makers dont have to cost a fortune get this Tassimo by Bosch Finesse for under £40
Ideal for anyone short on space, time, and money

Figma boosts its AI editing tools as it combines forces with popular AI platform Weavy
Weavy is dead, long live Figma Weave

We are disappointed by O2s decision: UK phones watchdog slams network's price rise and tells you what to do next
Five tips for frustrated O2 customers

I put TCLs affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here where my money would go on Black Friday
Mid-range QLED vs budget mini-LED  which comes out on top?

Over 120 million Reputation.com records might have leaked online - here's what we know
Several major companies could be at risk

Fortnite is adding customizable sidekicks and you can unlock the first adorable pet in the next Battle Pass
Sidekicks arrive on November 1 with the next Battle Pass

Affinity takes on Adobe in the best way possible - by making all its software free for everyone
My favorite professional graphic design apps are now free for everyone forever - and I couldnt be happier with Affinity right now

Canva just launched its Creative Operating System a massive upgrade built to supercharge creativity with AI
Canva introduces new suite of tools

Widespread internet shutdown reported in Tanzania during general election here's everything we know
The nation has plunged into an information blackout, leaving citizens and observers in the dark

'Youre not going to lose your job to AI. Youre going to lose your job to someone who uses AI says Nvidia CEO and his timing couldnt have been more fitting
You can run, but better not hide from AI

Here's how to save a massive $15 per month on your internet at T-Mobile
T-Mobile customers can get a plan for as little as $35/mo for five years

Walmart has a huge Lego sale ahead of Black Friday here are 13 I'd buy right now, starting at $4.99
Star Wars, Botanical, and Creator sets are all discounted

Massive Amazon Prime upgrade lets you play loads of great games for free including party favorites for the whole family
Everything you need to know about the new Luna

Conduent admits its data breach may have affected around 10 million people
January 2025 SafePay attack affected millions across the United States

Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions
Some users will now be required to prove they are over 18 to download certain apps

X says passkey reset isn't about a security issue it's to finally kill off twitter.com
: Social media site dispatches crucial clarification days after curious announcement

Stranger Things season 5 trailer song: what is it, who is the artist, and where can I listen to the track
Who else has had this song on repeat since the trailer dropped?

This new Death Stranding 2 controller looks so much better than that disappointing limited edition DualSense
Sorry Sony, Backbone has you beat

FA Cup 2025/26 live streams: How to watch for free, full fixture list & upcoming matches
Giant-killings, upsets and drama guaranteed in football

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting free DLC for the first time in four years, along with a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition featuring enhanced visuals and contro...
The Switch 2 Edition and free update arrive on January 15

Looking to upgrade your PS5 Pro setup with the best accessories? These products are worth watching over Black Friday
Controllers, headsets, and more

Amazon's best early Black Friday deals under $50 air fryers, Ring Doorbells, earbuds, and more
Shop Black Friday favorites from $15.99

Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets first update in years. Heres everything new.
Four years after the last content drop for 'Animal Crossing,' Nintendo is back for more.

John Lewis launches a surprise Black Friday sale - shop record-low prices on our favourite TVs, phones, vacuums, and more
The retailer has just launched a huge early sale ahead of November

Successful harvests made possible by SATCOM
SATCOM empowers farmers with reliable connectivity

Our favourite cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar with surround speakers is back to its lowest-ever price don't wait for Black Friday, because it may not last that long!
Catch this superb soundbar while you can: stocks are going to be very limited

AI in the workforce: embracing a new kind of teammate
Agentic AI is reshaping the modern workforce

Score a pair of JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds for the lowest price weve seen at Amazon
As of Oct. 30, get the JBL Tour Pro 2 for their lowest price yet at Amazon.

The new identity paradigm must be hybrid, not just human
AI demands continuous, real-time, hybrid identity for trust, security, and accountability

Telco provider used by US government and others hit by nation-state hackers
Ribbon Communications confirms breach

Apple AirPods Pro 2 are under $150 at Costco, but theres a catch
As of Oct. 30, Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $149.99 at Costco. This deal is available to Costco members and arrives the same day with Instacart.

The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Mega Latias ex Box is market value on Amazon
As of Oct. 30, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Mega Latias ex Box is at market value.

Level up your cleaning routine with 50% off the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum
As of Oct. 30, save 50% on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon.

Resident Evil Requiem is coming to Fortnite here's how you can get your hands on a special Grace Ashcroft outfit
The Fortnite outfit will be distributed after the game

The Sapphire Edge AI 370 is one of the smallest and most impressive mini PC's I've tested
Available as a barebones system, the powerful machine can be adapted to your needs from development to content creation

Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.

Proton VPN announces major upgrades here's what I'm looking forward to
Expect more free servers, advanced VPN architecture and a CLI for Linux

Resident Evil Requiem will seemingly feature the return of this fan-favorite character, according to Sony leak
The character will seemingly be a playable protagonist alongside Grace

The Ghost of Yotei limited edition PS5 is a stunner and it's currently on sale for its lowest-ever price
A surprising, but welcome discount

This popular WordPress security plugin has a worrying flaw which exposed user data
An authenticated WordPress user could read almost any file on the server

Latest Windows 11 update has a weird bug that could slow down your PC here's how to fix it
New preview update has a Task Manager bug and other glitches

With a 15-button layout and high customizability, the new Corsair Novablade Pro looks ideal for the best fighting games on PS5 and PC and we've tried it out
No one can see the colors but you

SMBs most at risk of data breaches - billions of records compromised so far, here's how to stay safe
Proton research reveals just how vulnerable SMBs can be

Winter is coming! Its time to take our legendary Game of Thrones quiz can you ace all 30 questions?
You know nothing, TechRadar reader!

Starlink might fix UK signal blackspots with O2 Satellite here are 5 things you need to know
Satellite connectivity wherever you are

One of our top-rated eSIMs is offering free data plans for Japan and 200 other destinations
Ubigi has a holiday season deal you don

You can't just take an LLM and throw it at a problem - why Salesforce is pushing for a smarter way for everyone to do AI
Salesforce reminds us hard work is key for AI success

The Nothing Phone 3a Lite has landed, at a price that currently makes it look a bit pointless
The specs are solid but there are better value options

Seth Meyers takes A Closer Look at South Koreas golden crown for Trump
Like fellow late night show hosts Stephen Colbert and Desi Lydic, Seth Meyers used his "A Closer Look" segment to roast South Korea's golden gift to Trump.

I wasn't expecting an official Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Pro Controller here are all the retailer links to check if you want to pre-order
Bookmark these retailers if you

EY reportedly leaked a massive 4TB database online - exposing company secrets online for all to see
And EY took a week to clean up the mess

US tech firm digs its claws into UK countryside with £4bn data center plans
Energy bills might face increases due to new data center plans

The Daily Show rips into South Koreas golden crown for Trump
"The Daily Show' host Desi Lydic took aim at South Korea's lavish gifts for Donald Trump, including a golden crown.

Janelle Monáe plays a Halloween game with Jennifer Hudson as the Cat in the Hat. You heard me.
Start your day watching Janelle Monáe playing a Halloween-themed game with Jennifer Hudson dressed as the Cat in the Hat.

Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition pre-orders are now live and it comes with an additional Lady Dimitrescu cosmetic skin
You can also get another Grace costume for pre-ordering the game

Last-minute DJI Neo 2 image leaks reveal the beginner-friendly drone from all angles with some bundles included
Pricing and launch dates too

Grammarly has rebranded as Superhuman, launching a new AI assistant that works across 100+ apps
But Grammarly will still be there to fix all of your errant commas

Stephen Colbert roasts South Koreas golden crown for Trump
Donald Trump was welcomed to South Korea on Wednesday with "YMCA," and a golden crown. Stephen Colbert has thoughts.

Some AirPods Pro 3 users have a distracting static problem are you affected?
Have you experienced problems with AirPods Pro 3

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will have new cameras, a custom chipset, and better AI
But we still don

The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic power station is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon act fast to save $200
Find the best portable power station deal. Save 33% on the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic at Amazon.

The Anker Solix C800 power station has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon save over $200
Score the best deal on a portable power station. Save 45% on the Anker Solix C800 at Amazon.

Retrieval-augmented generation can manage expectations of AI
How retrieval-augmented generation builds trust in AI adoption

Stranger Things season 5 trailer leaks online hours before official Netflix release and fans think it includes a big spoiler
You are going to help me... one last time

This app turns your smartphone into a scanner and PDF editor for life, and right now its 70% off
Turn your smartphone into a scanner with this lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP, now just $59.99 (reg. $199.99) for a limited time.

Make your year-end workload easier with this $20 Microsoft Office license
Give your PC a new set of tools with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now for just $19.97 (reg. $229).

The "Bella Donna" Stevie Nicks Barbie is back in stock at Best Buy for one day only
The new Stevie Nicks Bella Donna Barbie is back in stock on Oct. 30 as the Best Buy Drop of the day. Get it for $59.99 in the app.

Virgin Media O2 and Starlink are teaming up to try end UK mobile blackspots
An end to bad signal for good?

iRobot could be facing bankruptcy. But as a vacuum tester, I saw the Roomba flop era coming from a mile away.
iRobot has struggled to stay relevant since the Amazon buyout failed. Does no one think Roombas are the best robot vacuums anymore?

Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn teases that the new Apple TV sci-fi show goes to unexpected places: 'It's bananas, it's bonkers'
Exclusive: "It

The 8 best Windows laptops of 2025: See how our top-tested picks compare
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is the best Windows laptop we've tested. See how it compares to other Windows 11 laptops.

What is the best Shark robot vacuum? Here are my top 3 picks after testing at home.
In my testing, these top Shark robot vacuums proved to be just as good as Roombas  and often a better value for your money.

Shark FacialPro Glow review: My first 24 hours of pore de-gunking and sculpting were definitely successful
The Shark FacialPro Glow came out on Oct. 17. Here are my results after a day, from softer skin to visible proof of cleaner pores.

The Witcher season 4 ending explained: who dies, are Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri together, and our season 5 predictions
A lot has happened over eight episodes

The Witcher season 4 review: Netflix nixes logic for confusing and overwhelming fantasy, but the payoff is worth it
I need a masters degree to understand this lore

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.

Samsung picks fights with Google and Qualcomm
: Brings its largely unloved browser to PCs and promises to make its Exynos SoCs more competitive

Big Tech is failing to protect consumers against AI scams - heres how to stay safe
New Which? research urges tech firms to act now

AI is making Google and Meta even stronger and richer
: So theyre increasing spending on infrastructure to keep it that way

The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS is my new favorite wired gaming headset heres why you should have it on your radar this Black Friday
It could be a Black Friday MVP

OpenAI's shiny new Atlas browser might have some serious security shortcomings - and it's not the only one under threat from dangerous spoof attacks
Spoofing trick bypasses antivirus defenses by never altering browser code

Yelps AI assistant promises instant answers, but user reviews are still the real draw
A good Yelp review is so much more than facts about restaurants

James Callis teases Claudes uncertain future in Slow Horses season 6: The jurys out
Will Claude Whelan return to Slow Horses?

Pack lunches in style with a Lego Lunch Bag for its lowest price yet
As of Oct. 29, get a lime green Lego Lunch Bag for its lowest price.

 : Google Gemini worst offender with 76% error rate
: Google Gemini worst offender with 76% error rate  : Investment will fund 250 MW, three-facility campus near London as AI and cloud demand surge
: Investment will fund 250 MW, three-facility campus near London as AI and cloud demand surge  : But AWS is still the AI upstart's primary partner
: But AWS is still the AI upstart's primary partner  Asia In Brief: PLUS: China demotes tech self-sufficiency goal; Alibaba Cloud quietly quits VMware; India demands deepfake labels; and more!
Asia In Brief: PLUS: China demotes tech self-sufficiency goal; Alibaba Cloud quietly quits VMware; India demands deepfake labels; and more!  : Half a million Trainium2 chips now running Anthropic workloads, with half a million more waiting in the wings
: Half a million Trainium2 chips now running Anthropic workloads, with half a million more waiting in the wings  Sixteen years after his United Breaks Guitars video went viral, the Canadian singer-songwriter is back with another musical message for the airline world.
Sixteen years after his United Breaks Guitars video went viral, the Canadian singer-songwriter is back with another musical message for the airline world.  : Five Eyes intel alliance has created a team to target these scum who prey on kids
: Five Eyes intel alliance has created a team to target these scum who prey on kids  : Infra revenue soars and AI helps everything  except the share price
: Infra revenue soars and AI helps everything  except the share price  : The pair intends to develop cellular infrastructure for running edge AI workloads
: The pair intends to develop cellular infrastructure for running edge AI workloads  : Good luck to the 1,000 enterprise guinea pigs on the initial preview
: Good luck to the 1,000 enterprise guinea pigs on the initial preview  Feature: Agentic features open the door to data exfiltration or worse
Feature: Agentic features open the door to data exfiltration or worse 





