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Salesforces ChatGPT integration is really about stopping customers from leaking their own data
: Execs say DIY OpenAI connections risked pushing CRM data past the trust boundary (06:30 | register)
AI faces closing time at the cash buffet
opinion: Will businesses continue to invest in something that's shown so little return? (03:46 | register)
Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance
Updated: ATC: 'I don't know if you can hear me but cleared to land' (01:01 | register)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadell becomes AI influencer, asks us all to move beyond slop
: Exec argues we need a new metaphor focused on AI as a lever rather than a job killer (Tegnap | register)
One real reason AI isn't delivering: Meatbags in manglement
Feature: Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You're not alone (Tegnap | register)
BBC tapped to stop Britain being baffled by AI
: Gov wants broadcaster to revive 1980s computer literacy magic and maybe flog its archives to tech giants (Tegnap | register)
Tis the season when tech leaders rub their crystal balls
: 2026 is the year where AI must meet ROI in the enterprise, and the key to delivering it is data governance. (Tegnap | register)
When the AI bubble pops, Nvidia becomes the most important software company overnight
: Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs (Tegnap | register)
Micron says memory shortages are here for the foreseeable future
: Even with its new fabs coming online, demand will exceed supply (Tegnap | register)
ServiceNow unworried by Salesforce firing shots across its bow
: Believes it can translate workflow smarts into AI ROI (Tegnap | register)
Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words
UPDATED: General agents to infuse Metas products real soon now (Tegnap | register)
Stop the slop by disabling AI features in Chrome
: The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away (Tegnap | register)
From AI to analog, cybersecurity tabletop exercises look a little different this year
: Practice makes perfect (Csü. | register)
Sam Altman is willing to pay somebody $555,000 a year to keep ChatGPT in line
: Theres a big salary up for grabs if you can handle a high-stress role with a track record of turnover (Csü. | register)
England keeping pen and paper exams despite limited digital expansion
: Regulator proposes strict limits on screen-based testing, cites infrastructure concerns and lack of evidence for benefits (Csü. | register)
Former UK chancellor George Osborne finds something to do at OpenAI
: Follows Nick Clegg at Meta and Rishi Sunak at Anthropic in snuggling up to US tech (Csü. | register)
Like a Virgin Airways bot, planning for the very first time
: Airline deploys AI travel agent and it hasn't been a disaster (Csü. | register)
Cisco decides its homegrown AI model is ready to power its products
: Apparently youre about to get better advice on any identity issues lurking in your infrastructure (Csü. | register)
'PromptQuest' is the worst game of 2025. You play it when trying to make chatbots work
Opinion: Everything you hated about text adventure games is now being sold as a productivity tool (Csü. | register)
Uber and Lyft rolling Baidu robotaxis into London next year
: Cab drivers protested Ubers arrival, but Westminster has rolled out the welcome mat for clanker chauffeurs (Csü. | register)
How Microsoft gave customers what they wanted: An audience with Bill Gates
: Well kinda... Your call will be transferred to the next available assistant (Csü. | register)
Nvidia fills the void of American open-weights models with some of its own
: Nemotron 3 is a grab bag of 2025's top machine learning advancements (Csü. | register)
Meta's SAM bot keeps 'em separated as it isolates voices and instruments from audio clips
: No mention of protections to stop it being used to snoop on people (Csü. | register)
Hot for its bot, McKinsey may cut thousands of jobs
: The company has reportedly consulted itself and decided it needs fewer people (Csü. | register)
China wants to ban making yourself into an AI to keep aged relatives company
Asia In Brief: PLUS: Australia buys air-gapped Google Cloud; Huawei triples use of home-built components; JAXA blames low pressure for rocket crash; And more (Csü. | register)
SoftBank scrambling to come up with $22.5B in OpenAI funding before New Year
: Masayoshi Son better hope he made Santa's nice list (Csü. | register)
Mozilla Corporation installs Firefox driver in CEO reboot
: Anthony Enzor-DeMeo picked to replace interim boss Laura Chambers (Sze. | register)
From Georgia to Essex, AI datacenters are testing public goodwill
: Communities on both sides of the Atlantic push back against rapid build-outs (Sze. | register)
US Army seeks human AI officers to manage its battle bots
: What, weekend warriors from Silicon Valley not good enough? (Sze. | register)
Bishop of Hong Kong tells peers AI is not the devil's work
: Theologians give scriptural OK to online faith communities (Sze. | register)
MI6 chief: We'll be as fluent in Python as we are in Russian
: New spy boss says officers must master code alongside tradecraft as agency navigates 'space between peace and war' (Sze. | register)
I punched my way through Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Nintendo Switch 2, and its a decent port of an excellent RPG
Yakuza Kiwami 2 plays pretty well on Nintendo Switch 2, and being able to take Kiryus adventure on the go is a big bonus.
The new Clicks Power Keyboard can turn your phone into a BlackBerry and it doubles as a wireless charger too
The Clicks Powerkeyboard will wirelessly charge your phone and gives you a physical keyboard as well.
Beyond VPN protection how NordVPN changed in 2025, and whats in store for 2026
Post-quantum encryption, censorship unblocking, and scam protection are set to be the priorities
Using Ataris 2600+ Pac-Man edition takes me back to pumping all my pocket money into arcades
Ataris Pac-Man-themed retro console has me reliving childhood memories all over again and returned me to a simpler, pixelated past.
Everybody has a theory about why Nvidia dropped $20B on Groq - they're mostly wrong
: El Reg speculates about what GPUzilla really gets out of the deal
Norton VPN: 2025s milestones and the roadmap for 2026
With massive network upgrades and double independent audits, Norton VPN spent 2025 proving it is no longer just an add-on, but a serious contender for the masses.
Splash out or skimp? The pros and cons of choosing a more expensive VPN
In the world of VPNs, do you get what you pay for?
Meditation was my biggest life upgrade this year here's the app I'm using to continue my hot streak in 2026
Down Dogs Meditation app has been the perfect way for me to practice mindfulness in 2025 here
I've been using the 'James Bond shower' method for years, and according to my smartwatch, its good for me here's how to do it
Goldfinger? More like Coldfinger
If your workflow had a superpower, this all-in-one AI hub would be it
Pay once, keep forever.
Notion isn't just a note-taking app here are 5 ways I'm using it to run my life in 2026
Notion has become an all-in-one app like no other heres why its worth a look in 2026, plus my favorite new tools.
How to deep-clean your coffee maker for a better-tasting espresso in 2026 a barista's guide
Make a resolution to keep your espresso machine in top shape
NHS tech supplier probes cyberattack on internal systems
Updated: Around 2,000 GP practices use its products
A lifetime PDF editor for Mac just dropped to $79.99
All the PDF tools you actually use, minus the monthly fee.
AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050
Unannounced 32TB Seagate hard drive surfaces in Japan for photoshoot but the IronWolf Pro gets a shockingly high $887 price tag
Seagate drops a 32TB hard drive into retail without warning
DVSA's clapped-out booking system gets bot slapped as new boss rides in
: 18-year-old platform crumbles under 94M daily requests while resellers flog £62 tests for £500
Finnish cops grill crew of ship suspected of undersea cable sabotage
: EU 'closely monitoring' along with NATO as state action suspected but not confirmed
7 new horror movies on Prime Video, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in January 2026
Looking to cure those January blues? There
How to watch NHL Winter Classic 2026: live stream New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers, TV channels, preview
The traditional New Year
AMD is slowly turning into Intel of yesteryear as $501 32-thread Ryzen 9 7950X is just enough to beat 20-thread $270 Core Ultra 7 265KF so what's going on?
Intel is delivering near flagship desktop CPU performance at half the price and power of AMD
Sam Altman wants to pay some lucky person $555,000 a year to look after OpenAI's AI - but obviously, all is not quite as it seems
OpenAI is looking for a
Pebble unveils Pebble Round 2 and fixes all the original's major pitfalls
Pebble Round 2 is official we can
New Year, new site: how to launch on a budget this weekend
How to create a website on a budget before the end of the first weekend of 2026
Pickle AR Glasses seem to promise a real-life version of Jarvis. The internet is skeptical.
AI-powered AR glasses that are too good to be true?
Last chance to get Prime Video add-on streaming deals for Paramount+, Starz, and more
These deals disappear at midnight, so don't delay.
New year, new vibes: Get up to 80% off luxe vibrators at Le Wand
Resolution: More pleasure.
Save some money on your heating bills with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat at its lowest price yet
This thermostat can help you stay warm and cut your bills in half.
Starlink to lower orbits of thousands of satellites over safety concerns
: Move will see spacecraft shift from 550 km to 480 km as collision risks rise
I review camera gear for a living here are 9 things I want to see from the photo industry in 2026
A Canon retro camera, more third party lenses, surprise features and more are in my 2026 camera gear wish list
How to watch Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle for *FREE* live stream PDC World Darts Championship 2026 semifinal, preview
All the ways to watch Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle live streams for FREE from anywhere, in the PDC World Darts Championship semi-final at Alexandra Palace.
Take on feudal Japan in Assassins Creed Shadows at the lowest price weve seen
Step into the shoes of Naoe and Yasuke in the 14th major installment of this long-running series.
There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility
Fresh rumors suggest Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB was initially set for cloud gaming only, and that
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are more than half off right now
Score above-average noise-cancelling headphones you can wear all day for under $175.
Looks like the best budget soundbar maker is bringing a 9.2.6-channel beast of a compact home theater system to CES 2026
Can the best budget soundbar brand compete in the big leagues?
The Ninja Crispi is back to its record-low price of $139.98
Stop washing extra dishes in 2026 with the air fryer that doubles as your Tupperware.
Samsung launches reservation campaign for next-gen TVs ahead of CES 2026, complete with $100 store credit
Sign up ahead of the brand
Elon Musk's Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
AI Slop won in 2025 fingerprinting real content might be the answer in 2026
Forget identifying AI slop,
Nothings near-perfect CMF Watch 3 Pro keeps getting cheaper
It's one of our favorite smartwatches of 2025 and it's only $61.
Get up to $100 off in Samsung credit for free when you purchase some of 2026s best and brightest tech
Samsung's The First Look promotion wants you to buy its newest tech.
Our favorite budget Beats headphones are $70 off at Amazon
Get more than double the battery life of the AirPods Max for less than half the price.
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 2)
The Stranger Things finale episode is 2026
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, January 3 (game #937)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, January 3 (game #1440)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, January 3 (game #671)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here
I tried an electric bike to get me back into gravel riding without the shame of being woefully unfit
With stealthy electric propulsion, the Ribble CGR E AL got me back into gravel riding, without the need for a pro-spec fitness plan
High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples
Gaming GPU price hikes are about to be obscene, and the RTX 5090 is a prime example.
Zohran Mamdani banned Raspberry Pi devices from his inauguration as New York mayor - here's why
Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero both hit with ban
Apple Fitness+ is kicking off 2026 with new workout programs and theres a lot to like
No, new workout types, though
TP-Link AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender (RE815XE): a fast, affordable range extender
Strong tri-band performance that matches newer Wi-Fi 7 rivals
The Asus ROG Destrier Core Gaming Chair kept me cool for some seriously sweaty gaming sessions
The Asus ROG Destrier Core Gaming Chair is a strong choice if youre looking for a mesh option, though it has plenty of strong competition.
Who is the Secret Traitor in The Traitors UK season 4? These players are already ruled out
The Traitors UK season 4 returned on New Year
One UI 8.5 leaks show off Samsung's new Privacy Display feature for phones, and Bixby powered by Perplexity AI
A major software update for Samsung phones is on the way, and we just got a preview of two of its new features.
Experts warn AI advances could lead to 200,000 banking jobs being cut this year
AI could be leading to huge finance job losses
Samsung's new Freestyle+ portable projector nearly doubles the brightness, and makes the image look better on any surface
Being smarter with bolder images is exactly what Samsung
What is the release date for When Calls the Heart season 13 episode 1 on Hallmark+?
After a year-long wait, we
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 could be lighter than ever and bigger battery capacities are also rumored
A new year means new foldables, and we might have learned some more about Samsung
Experts warn PC prices could rise even more in 2026 as RAM costs set to soar higher
Buying a new PC? You might want to hurry up
Former Grand Theft Auto technical director discusses GTA 6 delay 'Its much better if they announce a game and then six months later it comes out'
A former Grand Theft Auto developer has discussed the multiple GTA 6 delays in a recent interview. Here
Age verification changed the internet in 2025 here's what it means for your privacy in 2026
From age checks to VPN crackdowns, is this the end of privacy online?
How to watch Hell's Kitchen online: stream Battle of the States, season 24 for FREE from anywhere
Twenty chefs entered the battle, only seven remain
Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 is the 'first time we really understand' its most underrated villain, says star
Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 ends with a shocking death nobody will see coming and it
LGs xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026
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Stranger Things fans are furious about the finale. Heres why.
Many viewers were unhappy with one major event.
007 First Light is no longer releasing in March following a delay these additional two months will allow us to further polish and refine the experience
IO Interactive has delayed 007 First Light, with the upcoming spy action thriller now releasing in May. This marks a two month delay, with more updates coming early 2026.
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'Zombie subscriptions are a silent killer here are 3 ways to fix them for 2026 in minutes
Track down those subscriptions you aren
US punishes Chinas dominance of legacy chips with zero percent tariffs
World War Fee: President Trump previously threatened 100 percent tariffs, administration now plans something else starting in 2027
Legislation, loopholes, and loose ends what does 2026 hold for the VPN industry?
Looking to the year ahead, where does the industry go next?
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Nvidia spends $5B on Intel bailout, instantly gets $2.5B richer
: The deal negotiated in September locked Nvidia into a purchase price of $23 per share. Intel shares traded at $36 on Monday
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
I hope Android phones in 2026 fix Apple's biggest iPhone mistake
Anybody cooking up a camera control for some new Android hotness?
'I was exposed to hardcore porn at school - it was so disturbing'
Research carried out and shared by the charity Dignify shows that the age of children seeing sexual content on the internet is getting younger.
How to watch Wild London on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)
See London through the eyes of David Attenborough
Asus RP-AX58: low-cost Wi-Fi 6 range extender for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots
Wi-Fi 6 has still got some life in it yet.
Our 14 most anticipated games of 2026 prove that there's more to look forward to than just Grand Theft Auto 6
These are all the games that you should be keeping an eye on in 2026.
John Lewis January sale: today's 12 best deals on appliances, TVs, laptops, Dyson, and more
More record-low prices from one of the nation
Sunderland vs Man City live streams: How to watch Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere in the world
Can Haaland and co continue their ominous run of wins?
How to watch Red Eye season 2 free streams from anywhere
Hana Li (Jing Lusi) has no option but to navigate a political incident with Martin Compston
Amazon just launched a massive winter sale clearance prices on TVs, Fitbit, AirPods and more
Shop record-low prices from Apple, Fitbit, Ninja, Shark, and more
Get the next 12 months of cybersecurity and streaming sorted with this discounted Norton VPN deal
A plethora of security tools for 2026 from only $2.50 a month
New Year's sales are live here are 75 deals I'd buy from Amazon, Apple, Fitbit, and more
Kick off 2026 with today
JBLs new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is one of the year's best here are 3 reasons why Id buy it
The JBL Bar 1300MK2 is a powerful, versatile, and excellent-sounding Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it
Goodbye, brain rot I'm ditching my smartphone for this tiny ereader in 2026, here's why
Can an ereader do everything a phone can? I found out by giving the Boox Palma 2 Pro a whirl, comparing its features to those of my Android phone.
The 103 best January Sales 2026: expert-picked record-low prices on tech, appliances, TVs, and much more
Your definitive A-Z list of today
I review EVs for a living these are the top 7 electric cars that blew me away in 2025
After driving a number of excellent electric vehicles in 2025, these are the 7 cars that should be on your 2026 shopping list