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The first anti-AI protester to be jailed has a message for OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta: ‘Regain your humanity’
Wynd Kaufman, 69, chained and locked the front doors of OpenAI’s headquarters last year with members of StopAIAn activist who blocked the entrance to …
3 places you can't install plug-in solar panels — the new planning rules that could ruin your grand designs for your balcony
If your planned location doesn't qualify as "permitted development" then you'll need to apply for planning permission before getting started. Last mon…
Qwen is the world’s most downloaded open model, by a smaller margin than Alibaba says
Alibaba says its Qwen models have passed 3 billion downloads, making them the most used open-weight family in the world. The Hugging Face report publi…
The what, why, and how of pull requests and source comments
Microsoft veteran on knowing the difference and convincing approvers to accept a change Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen has weighed in on the …
‘Our children are less cognitively capable,’ says neuroscientist who wants to cut screen use in schools
Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and developJared Cooney Horvath is on a mission. In the wake of …
AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global
Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collideFamilies with teenagers in educ…
Want delicious lattes the easy way? I'm a certified barista, and these are the top 3 milk frothers I recommend for perfect results every time
Whether you prefer dairy or plant-based milk, an electric milk frother is your shortcut to perfect cappuccinos and lattes. Want to make delicious latt…
Photoroom AI photo editor review: A one-click wonder for making product shots unmissable on your ecommerce store
With an emphasis on the pro-side of photo editing now, Photoroom is designed for anyone running an online business looking to make product images more…
‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account detailsYou are on a short break in Porto and post some p…
From styling your hair to drying your socks — 5 ways to use your portable fan in between heatwaves
Don't toss your fan in a drawer when the temperature eventually starts to drop a little — it can do so much more than just keep you cool. A handheld e…
Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods
Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand be…
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‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5's performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing
The Nord CE5 outperforms some rival affordable phones in terms of performance and photography — but it's the battery life that really sets it apart. OnePlus Nord CE5 review: two-minute reviewThe OnePlus Nord CE5 is an affordable yet premium-feeling handset that punches way above its weight. Although its successor, the CE6, has launched in some markets, OnePlus has confirmed that it and future handsets will no longer sell in the UK. So, in lieu of…
Google may have accidentally leaked a new fitness tracker with a display
Google's Pixel 11 advertisements appear to show an unannounced fitness tracker that sits somewhere between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch.
I'm an Apple Watch die-hard — here are my picks for the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far
Do you prefer analog style, liquid glass or cartoon characters on your watch? These are the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far. Apple makes some…
Polaroid’s tiny instant camera is $72 and includes a free pack of film
Smartphone cameras are convenient, but they lack the charm of analog instant cameras. If you’re trying to relive the nostalgia of waiting for an insta…
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Nintendo Switch 2 edition could have been perfection — but unending menus left me burning with rage like Pyra
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 should be the perfect way to play the game. It isn't. I made the original Nintendo Switch my opportuni…
AI companies may be gobbling up old books, and I really hope they aren’t destroying them
Booksellers across several countries are seeing unusual bulk orders for old and out-of-print books, and some suspect AI companies may be behind the bu…
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 16
Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 16, 2026.
Dolby says Dolby Vision 2 HDR should come to cheaper TVs than the original — and the basic version is less expensive to license than Dolby Vision 2 Max to achieve that
Dolby Vision 2 Max replaces Dolby Vision 1, while Dolby Vision 2 is meant for a new breed of budget TV — and Dolby says its the best-value picture upg…
Disney’s Millennium Falcon Ride Activates Fortnite In-Game Rewards
A new custom island in Fortnite is connected with the Star Wars ride at Disneyland and Disney World.
Ukraine's new secret drone weapon could be this 25g antenna, capable of transmitting over an incredible range
Ukraine's BlueBird Tech unveils lightweight antenna for drones, monitoring equipment, measurement systems, and ground-based robotic platforms. Ukraine…
I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with real speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition
The Ultimea Poseidon D60 is an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar system, but it doesn’t come without a few trade-offs. Ultimea Poseidon D60 reviewLookin…
There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 330 for $1
We've found a sneaky way to stream UFC 330 virtually for free, as Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern meets Gillian Robertson. …
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Disney and Epic finally make their long-promised connected universe tangible, linking Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney parks to a new Fortni…
How Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 measures your antioxidant levels
Samsung's newest party trick could actually help you improve your diet, and therefore your overall health.