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Safeguards to ensure appropriate use of AI tools have “improved” but vulnerabilities remain, according to a comprehensive test from a government-appointed body. The AI Security Institute (AISI) tested the safeguarding features of the most advanced AI systems as part of its landmark Frontier AI Trends Report. The organisation found that while strides have been made ...
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A North Korean imposter was uncovered, working as a sysadmin at Amazon U.S., after their keystroke input lag raised suspicions with security specialists at the online retail giant. Read more ›
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The executive order reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug, easing the path for more research. Read more ›
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Meta is experimenting with charging users to share more than a couple of links on Facebook. While still a limited test, the change signals how basic platform features are increasingly being tied to paid subscriptions. Read more ›
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If your favorite reader is the one left on your Christmas list, good news: Several Kindles and Kindle accessories are on sale right now for your last-minute shopping. Read more ›
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LG says it will let users delete the Microsoft Copilot shortcut it installed on newer TVs after several reports highlighted the unremovable icon. In a statement to The Verge, LG spokesperson Chris De Maria says the company "respects consumer choice and will take steps to allow users to delete the shortcut icon if they wish." […] Read more ›
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As DDR5 memory prices skyrocket, demand for AMD's two-generation-old Ryzen 7 5800X3D has increased, causing second-hand prices to climb as high as $800 on eBay. Read more ›
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China has reportedly built and begun testing a secret EUV lithography prototype using ASML-style laser-produced plasma technology. Yet, despite generating 13.5-nm light, the system remains unable to make chips and appears to be years away from achieving a complete, production-ready EUV manufacturing capability. Read more ›
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Gomi’s new Forever Phone Case is designed to be remade instead of replaced. When you upgrade your iPhone, the company melts down the old case and reshapes the recycled plastic into a new one that fits your next device. Read more ›
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Kristin Cabot said the video has been a "scarlet letter" and made her "unemployable." Read some of the biggest takeaways from her first interviews. Read more ›
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OpenAI President Greg Brockman said even the company's current ambitious investments might not be enough. Read more ›
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Amazon just introduced a new feature for Alexa+ called Greetings. This lets Alexa+ answer the doorbell and converse with visitors, which certainly sounds futuristic in a "gated community as dystopia" kind of way. There are several caveats here. First of all, it only works with certain newer Ring video doorbell models. Customers also have to pony up for a Ring Premium Plan and have access to the Alexa+ early access... Read more ›
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Air fryer wings are one of the easiest appetizers to make, but one mistake can ruin them. Read more ›
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The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts internal dissent as a threat. Read more ›
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When a president gives a primetime televised speech, it is typically about something of serious import: to make the case for a major new policy or to announce the beginning of a war. President Donald Trump’s speech on Wednesday night had no grave significance. In fact, there didn’t seem to be much of a point […] Read more ›
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Windows Server 2025 gets native NVMe with massive I/O and CPU gains Read more ›
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Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app. Read more ›
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Melania Trump continues to keep a low profile during Donald Trump's second term, although the holidays have been a busier time with more appearances. Read more ›
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This MSI Claw A1M handheld is down to just £379.99, making it one of the cheapest alternatives to the Steam Deck that you can buy right now Read more ›
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Monzo has secured a full banking licence to operate in the European Union, with plans to bring its fintech product to new markets in the continent. The digital bank has become on of the most successful in the UK since its launch in 2015, having amassed more than 12 million customers in its home market. ... Read more ›
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A recent surge in entrants for this year’s Greater Manchester Tech Climbers showcase has revealed the global scale of ambition among the region’s startups. Tech Climbers revealed its latest shortlist of the best performing product-led tech businesses in Greater Manchester this week in a year that has seen the number of new entrants skyrocket. Almost ... Read more ›
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The UK and Canada have agreed to ramp up AI adoption among SMEs, strengthen tech ties and collaborate on semiconductor research. At a G7 meeting in Canada the UK agreed to launch a joint semiconductor research network that will bring together experts from both countries to develop smarter and more energy-efficient chips. The network has ... Read more ›
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Danae Shell is the founder and chief executive officer of Valla, an Edinburgh-based AI platform that offers legal guidance and support. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Shell discusses nightmare pitches and the motivating power of believing in your mission. What’s your worst pitching experience? My very first pitch for Valla was a disaster. In ... Read more ›
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Matta, an industrial AI startup offering data insights to factories, has secured a $14m (£10.5m) seed funding round. Founded with a mission to build “sentient factories”, Matta’s AI technology provides factories with insights on production lines and can spot defects and their trace routes to help fix issues before they become overly costly. Matta described ... Read more ›
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This week’s UK tech funding deals include quantum computing group Nu Quantum, embedded finance fintech CapRelease and more. UKTN tracked £123.55m worth of UK tech investment this week (8 December to 12 December), a 45% week-on-week increase across eight funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Nu Quantum – £45m ... Read more ›
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Early-stage investment vehicle and angel network the British Design Fund (BDF) has secured a £5m commitment from The British Business Bank through its Regional Angels Programme. Managed by Sapphire Capital Partners, BDF was launched to support UK-based startups with a focus on the design and manufacturing of physical products. The fund has been supported by the ... Read more ›
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Cambridge spinout PolyAI has raised $86m (£64.3m) in a Series D funding round that has included backing from the British Business Bank. The UK-founded firm has developed advanced AI voice agents that can mimic human conversation to handle complex customer service calls. The firm’s tech has been deployed by major brands including Volkswagen, FedEx and ... Read more ›
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The British Armed Forces have agreed to develop a new undergraduate degree in autonomous systems in partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE). The Hereford-based university will begin welcoming students to the new degree in September 2026. The programme has been launched in cooperation with the military to respond to international ... Read more ›
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IVFmicro, a spinout company from the University of Leeds developing technology to improve the success rate of IVF treatments, has raised £3.5m. Founded in 2024, IVFmicro aims to make the medical practice more reliable by enhancing the quality and number of embryos included in an IVF cycle. Currently IVF treatment only results in a successful ... Read more ›
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