The UK’s legacy copper network is being switched off, triggering the closure of thousands of telephone exchanges. This multi-year process is forcing hundreds of internet providers to move customers and equipment, with major costs and logistical headaches.
A reader points out the delicious irony in a new, big-budget ‘Animal Farm’ film. The project, trashing capitalism, is only possible because of the capitalist system that funded it.
Apple has released two test security updates, labeled iOS 26.3 (a) and (b), for users on the iOS 26.3 beta. These updates contain no actual fixes but are trialing a new, more seamless patching system. It signals a shift in how Apple might deliver critical security patches in the future.
The studio behind the smash hit Phasmophobia is expanding into indie game publishing. Founder Daniel Knight is launching Kinetic Publishing to help small teams, while a team of 30 finally works to bring Phasmophobia to version 1.0 in 2026.
Microsoft is warning of a significant rise in phishing attacks that spoof internal domains, making malicious emails appear to come from HR or IT. The attacks exploit misconfigured email routing and are often paired with phishing-as-a-service kits. Organizations with complex mail setups are most at r
The launch schedule for Samsung’s 2025 Galaxy A-series phones has reportedly leaked. The new models include the Galaxy A57, A37, and A07 5G, with key upgrades focused on cameras and battery life.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’s “perfectly fine” with a proposed California tax on billionaires, a levy that could cost him nearly $8 billion. He argues that Silicon Valley’s talent pool, not tax policy, is what keeps companies like his anchored there.
A new European research consortium is tackling EV battery sustainability and safety head-on. The 36-month SAFELOOP project, backed by €5 million, is developing key battery components from recycled materials to create a more secure European supply chain.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now tipped for a February 25 launch in San Francisco, a full month later than its predecessor. The delay is linked to a last-minute model swap, and prices are expected to rise in some regions like South Korea.
A consortium’s A$13.2 billion buyout offer for BlueScope Steel is facing immediate pushback from key shareholders. They argue the A$30 per share price undervalues the company, setting the stage for a potential price hike.
