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Underwater view of a sleek autonomous underwater vehicle near the seabed with a yellow cable attached.

AUKUS launches first Pillar II flagship project for uncrewed underwater drones, deliveries from 2027

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

The countries behind the AUKUS agreement have recently announced the launch of their first Pillar II flagship project, focused on...

Apple iMac computer on a wooden desk with cardboard boxes and a laptop in a bright office room.

Amazon Prime Day: Apple Studio Display with nano-textured glass and VESA mount kit at €1,249

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

If you want a shot at saving €750 on the most premium version of Apple’s signature monitor, it’s best not...

Young man examining phones on a wooden table with a recycling box and camera nearby in a bright room.

Why old smartphones end up in a drawer instead of recycling or reselling

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Think back to the last smartphone, tablet or smartwatch you stopped using. Chances are it is neither in a recycling...

Person controlling a drone with remote near coastal cliffs and winding road during golden hour.

DJI Avata 360 review: 8K 360° FPV drone from €459

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

360° action cameras that sit on the ground have been around for years: Insta360 led the way, and GoPro and...

Young man cooking on a gas stove with steam rising under a modern kitchen extractor hood

Xiaomi unveils Mijia Smart Range Hood 3C Side Suction for smart homes

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Smart Range Hood 3C Side Suction, a new smart kitchen extractor hood designed for modern...

Person analysing a digital cybersecurity map and humanoid figure on dual monitors in an office setting.

Claude Mythos finds flaws in US government classified systems in hours as OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

In a matter of hours, Claude Mythos uncovered weaknesses in the American government’s classified, highly secured systems. Before it was...

Hands holding a black Xbox controller connected by a cable, with a TV screen and Amazon box in the background.

Prime Day 2026: Xbox Wireless Controller Carbon Black with USB‑C at its best price

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Prime Day is the perfect moment to pick up the new Xbox Wireless Controller, with its refreshed look and an...

Sleek grey electric sports car displayed indoors on a white glossy floor with large windows in background.

Using your smartphone as a GPS while driving: the rules to avoid a fine

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

The answer is less straightforward than it sounds: in some situations you can be fined, while in others you will...

A woman in white stands at a dining table holding a book while guests in formal attire react with surprise.

A Conservative Father, a Sociology Student Daughter, and a Wedding Raid

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

He was a short-tempered man. Although he had grown up in a fairly open-minded, liberal household, the older he became...

Person holding a computer processor above a motherboard on a wooden desk with CPU boxes in the background.

Intel Nova Lake: Core Ultra 400 with up to 52 cores, 288 MB cache and 74 TOPS

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

After several stop-gap generations that drew a mixed response, Intel is preparing a thoroughly reimagined processor architecture with Nova Lake....

Young woman studying space with telescopes and galaxy images in a modern observatory control room.

Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th birthday brings four new views of the cosmos

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

This week marks the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th birthday - and, rather than receiving gifts, the Hubble team is handing...

Young man focused on playing a colourful action game on a laptop at a wooden desk.

MSI Katana 17: huge Prime Day discount on this gaming laptop

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

If you’re looking to kit yourself out with a top-class gaming laptop to enjoy the latest AAA titles in the...

Students assembling and programming drones in a classroom with instructors observing in the background.

Russia to mandate basic UAS training at universities from 1 September 2026

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

From 1 September 2026, the Russian Federation will require basic training in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) across more than one...

Armoured soldier with assault rifle in a battle-torn city street with explosions and armed enemies nearby.

Gears of War: E-Day takes The Coalition back to Emergence Day

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

The Gears of War franchise used to sit firmly among Xbox’s biggest flagship series, yet it may surprise you that...

Young man studying a map with a glowing brain and navigation icons above his head on a city street corner.

New study finds cortisol disrupts the brain’s internal navigation system

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

A fresh study reports that cortisol can interfere with the brain’s internal navigation system, weakening the neural patterns that support...

Person holding a smartphone with a laptop, wireless earphones, and a coffee cup on the table in the background.

Apple adds a new option to improve Liquid Glass in iOS 26 on iPhone

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Apple has introduced a new option designed to refine the Liquid Glass interface in iOS 26 on iPhone. The aim...

Navy engineer assembling a drone in hangar with fighter jet in background and 3D printer on table.

US Navy tests 3D printing to halve F/A-18 Super Hornet repair time

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

The US Navy has recently confirmed it is pushing ahead with the assessment of new 3D-printing techniques designed to cut...

Person connecting black external hard drive to open laptop on wooden desk with camera and printed photos nearby

Prime Day: Seagate Expansion Desktop 20TB external hard drive drops to €398 on Amazon

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

At roughly €20 per TB, this external hard drive is currently the market’s best value for capacity per euro. Looking...

Young woman sitting on a sofa looking worried while checking her phone with bills and clothes on the table.

Intrum ECPR study: 24% of Portuguese feel worse due to social media content

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

The European Consumer Payment Report (ECPR), released by Intrum ahead of World Social Media Day on Tuesday, 30 June, suggests...

Blue electric sports car displayed indoors beside a charging station and touchscreen pedestal.

Changan plans Golden Bell solid-state batteries for cars and robots from Q3, mass production in 2027

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Changan Automobile says the long-awaited solid-state batteries could arrive sooner than expected. The company has stated it intends to fit...

Person holding a game console playing a colourful cartoon game with children in the background.

Hands-on with Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 25, 2026

Rhythm Heaven has felt like one of Nintendo’s most neglected series for the past 15 years or so. Aside from...