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Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 sparks cybersecurity warnings
Cybersecurity teams fear the release could speed up vulnerability hunting on both sides, forcing faster patching and tighter controls.

Microsoft tests Windows AI features on RTX GPUs, not just NPUs
An under-the-hood change in Windows seems to signal the further deterioration of Microsoft’s Copilot+ branding, which, at least historically, depended solely on NPUs as the engine of local PC AI. Now, PCs with dedicated GPUs will have access to those features. An experimental release of the Windows App SDK on Github...

British artist David Hockney's life in pictures
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

GeForce Now’s best tier just got a $70 price cut, but the clock is ticking
Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service is a great way to make use of a big Steam library without needing a beefy gaming PC. That’s becoming a much more appealing option, as prices for RAM and storage become untenable (thanks, in no small part, to Nvidia). If you’re thinking about signing...

'Stop and repent,' pope urges human traffickers as he visits Tenerife

German army head seeks rapid growth in use of drones, unmanned systems

Pathologist held in Poland after fetal remains found in garden

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady

Russia Adopt New Infantry Tactics In Attempt To Regain Momentum

Lawson loses equal career-best F1 result after Gasly has Monaco 3rd-place reinstated
Gasly finished the Monaco race third but was demoted to seventh place after race officials handed him two five-second penalties for allegedly going too fast in the pitlane.

Still paying for cable? These simple tips can lower your bill
Dropping cable or satellite TV isn’t the only way to lower your TV bill. Even if you’re not ready to cut the cord, you may still be able to find some extra savings through your current pay TV provider. By renting less equipment, bundling some streaming services, and making sure you’re...

You can finally save on a Nintendo Switch 2
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Drata expands platform to govern enterprise AI agents
Security teams are being pushed to track unsanctioned AI agents after AI-related questions in procurement rose more than 30% in nine months.

Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity'
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.

Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years
Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.

Beatbot Sora 10 review: The affordable pool robot most people need
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very affordable Small and easy to maneuver into and out of the pool Solid battery life and easy cleanup add versatility Cons Struggles with steps Waterline docking after each run is fleeting No push notifications after completed runs Our Verdict A budget pool robot that handles basic cleaning well enough, but it stands out...

Flux raises USD $5 million to track AI code output
The new capital will help the Boston startup expand sales and engineering as firms seek clearer oversight of AI-assisted coding and software risk.

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