Tech For decades, the defense industry has been dominated by a small number of established contractors building increasingly complex and expensive systems through procurement programs that often take years, or even decades, to deliver. But there is a new wave of startups hoping to challenge incumbents with a tech industry mindset that looks to move […]
BBC News A High Court challenge against the construction of a Chinese mega embassy in London has failed. The decision to uphold planning permission for the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London, has dismayed campaigners from the Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA), which represents families and businesses in about […]
Digital Trends Between a phone, a laptop, a tablet, and perhaps a pair of wireless earbuds that require charging every day or every few days, most students are packing multiple chargers for move-in day. Those big, heavy bricks take up valuable backpack space that could otherwise be free for carrying more items. However, GaN chargers […]
Digital Trends Sony just hit the final nail in the coffin for physical game discs for PlayStation. Despite the month-long backlash from its fans, the company has confirmed that it is still going ahead with its controversial decision. Sony CFO Lin Tao addressed the criticism during the company’s latest earnings briefing, confirming that Sony plans […]
BBC News Any comic book fan knows that Spider-Man’s secret identity is Peter Parker, a science nerd who gained superhero powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. But in the latest installment from the Marvel cinematic universe, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Parker – played by Tom Holland – is not the only star in […]
Digital Trends Microsoft has spent the past few years enthusiastically explaining how AI will transform Windows. But Satya Nadella’s latest promise for the operating system is something most Windows users can get behind. The company is finally focusing on making things work better. During Microsoft’s fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings call, Nadella said the company is […]
BBC News Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones had a heated argument with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai after his side’s 1-0 win over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. After the full-time whistle Jones, Szoboszlai and later Kostas Tsimikas argued with one another as the team were walking across the pitch to applaud supporters. It is unclear what […]
BBC News Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with four offences while in prison, including assault on an emergency worker and possession of a weapon. Police say the offences took place at HMP Belmarsh over six months from May to October 2025. Rudakubana, 19, murdered Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and Alice […]
BBC News Infantino came to wider public attention, and attracted further criticism, during this summer’s World Cup, which was staged in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament made headlines before a ball was kicked, with visas to the United States delayed – and even denied – for supporters, coaching staff and officials. In May, […]
