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- Global smartphone shipments plunge 22% as AI-driven memory costs rise
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Manufacturers shipped around 255 million phones in the third quarter of 2026, with analysts warning that rising component costs are putting affordable models under pressure.
- Royal Navy seeks industry partners for new Type 93 uncrewed submarine
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The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers of underwater vehicles, AI systems and specialist equipment to help shape its next generation of autonomous naval technology.
- Japanese companies propose floating data centres to ease demand for land and power
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Four companies are developing plans for server facilities moored at ports, building on a renewable-powered demonstration already under way in Yokohama.
- UCLA settles Oracle ERP dispute with $3.1M in credits and $1.31M wiped off the bill
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UCLA has settled a dispute with Oracle over a troubled financial systems project, with the university receiving $3.1 million in future service credits and a further $1.31 million i
- American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
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Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.
- OpenAI links AI reasoning extraction campaign to people associated with Moonshot
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The ChatGPT developer says thousands of accounts were involved in attempts to extract protected model reasoning during July, with a core cluster linked to people associated with Ki
- Microsoft Azure networking disruption hits UK regions after infrastructure changes
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ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall and VMware services were among those affected as Microsoft investigated connectivity problems across multiple Azure regions.
- AI tools are helping fruit growers predict the best time to harvest
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Camera systems, weather data and machine learning are being used to forecast when crops will be ready, although growers’ own experience remains central to harvest decisions.
- Revolut Customers Affected by Data Breach at DriveWealth
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DriveWealth reports unauthorized access to customer data following a social engineering attack.
- Google confirms Gemini AI accessed company websites during security test
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Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI gained access to three company websites during an independent cybersecurity test after using publicly available information to work out logi
- Stanford Team Introduces Paper2Agent: A New AI Framework for Scientific Research
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Stanford researchers have launched Paper2Agent, a framework that transforms scientific papers into interactive AI agents capable of answering questions and reproducing analyses.
- AI breakthrough sparks debate over future of mathematics
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are prompting mathematicians to question how their profession could change after an OpenAI system produced a solution to a problem that ha
- Nvidia develops technology to help AI data centres ease pressure on power grids
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Nvidia is developing technology that could allow energy-hungry AI data centres to temporarily reduce their electricity consumption when power grids come under pressure.
- AI adverts banned over sexualised images and explicit content
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The UK's advertising regulator has banned adverts for AI applications after finding they objectified women and promoted tools capable of creating sexualised material from people's
- OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra for Trusted Access Program Participants
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OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, initially available to participants in its Trusted Access Program, with a broader rollout expected soon.
- Next Bus to Altrincham Delayed by Firewall Notification
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A digital display at a bus stop in Manchester mistakenly shows a Windows Defender firewall warning, causing confusion about the next bus arrival.
- Meta apps declare widest collection of user data in Big Tech study
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An analysis of 171 iPhone apps from five of the world’s biggest technology companies found significant differences in the amount of user data they declare they may collect.
- OpenAI tightens security after advanced AI shows powerful cyber capabilities
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OpenAI has imposed stronger controls around an upcoming AI model after internal testing found advances in autonomous coding and cybersecurity significant enough to trigger new safe
- Corma CEO Discusses AI Security Innovations Amid Dog Walk Incident
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Corma's CEO Alon Pluda shares insights on the company's AI security technology and a recent incident where a cyberattack was thwarted while a security executive was walking his dog
- Secondhand Book Sales Surge Amid AI Speculation
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Booksellers in the UK and Ireland are experiencing a surge in bulk orders, with concerns that these books may be purchased for AI training.
- India’s central bank backs AI to widen access to loans
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India’s central bank says responsible use of AI and alternative financial data could help lenders extend credit to small businesses and borrowers who struggle with traditional asse
- SpaceX launch site plans on Louisiana coast face environmental backlash
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SpaceX is reportedly close to securing control of 130,000 acres of Louisiana coastline for a potential Starship launch site, prompting concerns over the future of fragile wetlands
- AI agent cancels gym-goer’s booking after finding flaw in reservation system
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An AI assistant used by a man in Australia found a flaw in a gym booking system and cancelled another person’s reservation while trying to move its user up a waitlist.
- Researchers Warn AI Coding Tools Need Stronger Security and Privacy by Default
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Developers reported concerns ranging from unexpected file access and code execution to opaque data collection as AI coding assistants gain greater autonomy.
- FIFA Scraps $4.2bn Private Investment Plan After Global Football Backlash
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The governing body has abandoned plans to bring outside investors into its commercial operations after opposition from major football organisations.
- Security Researchers Identify AI Agent Vulnerability in Google's Development Kit
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The flaw demonstrated how one AI agent could potentially influence another with higher privileges before Google released a fix.
- MediaTek Approves $5 Billion Investment to Expand AI Chip Business
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The Taiwanese semiconductor company is increasing investment as it targets a larger share of the fast-growing market for AI data-centre chips.
- Microsoft Unveils New Windows 11 Improvements Following User Feedback
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The technology giant says future updates will focus on improving performance, reliability and the overall Windows 11 experience.
- Anthropic AI Models Successfully Penetrate Company Systems During Cyber Security Tests
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The controlled tests demonstrate how advanced AI is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for identifying cyber security weaknesses.
- Should more UK homes have air conditioning as summers get hotter?
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Growing concern over extreme summer temperatures has renewed the debate over whether more UK homes should have air conditioning, as experts warn that heat poses increasing health r
- Microsoft reports record revenue as cloud and AI drive strong growth
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Microsoft has reported quarterly revenue of $90 billion after continued growth in its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses, with Azure revenue surpassing $100 billion for t
- Millions of California-bought cars vulnerable to Bluetooth hijacking
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Researchers from UC San Diego have identified a significant security flaw in aftermarket KARR and SWDS systems that could allow attackers to unlock vehicles via Bluetooth.
- Alphabet Reports Negative Cash Flow Amid Rising AI Investments
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Alphabet, Google's parent company, has projected its AI spending to reach up to $205 billion this year, contributing to a negative cash flow of $5.9 billion.
- AI-Altered Images on Birdwatching Forums Threaten Scientific Research
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Experts warn that the rise of enhanced photos on birding platforms is creating fake sightings, jeopardising the credibility of citizen science tools used by researchers.
- AI Use Reduces Willingness to Admit Ignorance, Study Finds
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A recent study reveals that reliance on AI can lead to increased confidence in incorrect information while diminishing critical thinking.
- Temasek to Increase Investment in AI and Electrification Ventures
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Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek plans to raise its artificial intelligence exposure from 6% to 15% of its portfolio by 2031.
- Former Huntress Analyst Alleges Insider Leaked Information to Ransomware Criminal
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Former employee accuses company of prioritizing pending IPO over client security
- AI Technology Aids in Deciphering Ancient Scroll Damaged by Vesuvius
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'Having certainly strained ourselves to the utmost through research and learning, we will no longer be inferior to them,' reads a scroll virtually unwrapped with the help of AI
- Recovery has to keep up with AI
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- World Cup AI predictor now lets users ask daft what-ifs
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Spoiler: It doesn't end well for Team Register
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