Technology
These experimental EV batteries can eject themselves during a fire
EV battery fires are highly dangerous and difficult to extinguish, but is launching a battery pack out of the car a smart or realistic solution?
Italy blames pro-Russian hackers for leaking Tajani’s personal data
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has blamed pro-Russian hackers for posting the foreign minister’s personal data on the dark web. She said the sale of officials’ data was a…
CoreWeave asks Texas governor-elect to let permitted data centres finish
I cloud company CoreWeave has written to Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, offering to work with her team on data centre rules. The letter from chief executive Michael Intrator …
Pro Gamers typically don't use OLED monitors, but you most definitely can
Big tournaments favor LCD monitors, though perhaps not for the reasons you suspect. We'll explain why normal gamers can and should embrace OLED displays.
Unfold CEO Ran Cherniavsky on breaking down enterprise data barriers to AI adoption
As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, a major obstacle remains: much of the data AI needs is still trapped inside legacy systems, proprietary software, and applications that lack…
Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView
Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There's a flag listed for a "Conversational Apps" category. While there are no …
Ninja’s AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me
The AutoBarista's "Grind iQ" technology allows the machine to analyze your coffee beans to inform how it pulls a shot of espresso.
How to set up Google Authenticator on a new phone
How to setup Google Authenticator on a new phone without causing a headache.
Your digital game library is yours, until it's not
Digital games you "buy" can be taken away at any time, and there are fewer options than ever for true game ownership.
Anthropic buys $3.4bn of gas generators for its data centres, FT reports
Anthropic has agreed to pay $3.4bn for gas-fired generators to power its data centres, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The FT said it is the biggest known single buy of po…
The pros and cons of buying refurbished laptops
A properly refurbished laptop will get you a lot for your money, but not all refurb jobs are done to the same standard.
US Justice Department sets up an AI task force under its new SI name
The US Justice Department has set up a task force to lead its work on AI crimes and AI lawsuits. It is called the Super Intelligence Task Force, the department said on Thursday. T…
UK may add Vinted and eBay to its under-16 social media ban
The UK government is considering adding Vinted and eBay to its ban on social media for under-16s, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said on Sunday. The ban is due to start next spring.…
The game reverse engineering community is the latest casualty of AI
For years, decompilation communities thrived on the challenge of breaking down video games to their core code and adapting them. Then AI tools ruined the fun.
Meet Sola Security: the enterprise security brain behind the agentic era
Artificial intelligence is changing how enterprise security teams operate. Tasks that once required analysts to spend hours investigating alerts, correlating data, and navigating …
How to reset your Vizio TV back to factory settings
A factory reset shouldn't be your first instinct when your Vizio TV has issues, but it can sometimes be the only way to fix them. Thankfully, it's quite simple.
Can a hacker really do anything with your IP address?
Your IP address won't give a hacker your passwords, yet it can point attackers to your home network. Here's what IPv6 changes and how to stay protected.
Streaming vs. downloading: Which uses more battery and data?
Does it make more sense to download in advance, or should you stream whenever possible? Video and sound quality have an impact on battery and data usage.
Avoid these common mistakes when buying a new monitor
Many monitor buying mistakes come from ignoring viewing distance, port limits, and HDR claims. These tips help you pick a screen that fits your needs.
There’s no slowing down media’s pivot-to-video 2.0
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the pressures of creating content for the internet, follow Mia Sato. T…
Physicists listened to electrical noise to crack a superconductor mystery
Tuning in to electronic noise can tell us whether electrons have paired up or not.
Syncing Apple Music across your devices is easier than you think
One perk of subscribing to Apple Music is having your collection synced across all your devices - and all it takes is a simple toggle. Here's how.
Samsung One UI 9.5 beta may be coming soon: Here's how to sign up for the program
Samsung appears to be preparing the One UI 9.5 beta program ahead of an expected 2027 launch. Here's what to do if you want to test Samsung's latest OS.
How do spam callers get your number in the first place?
Ever wonder how a total stranger ended up with your phone number? The answer starts earlier than you think, and a few small habits can keep it from spreading.