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From AI to analog, cybersecurity tabletop exercises look a little different this year
: Practice makes perfect (00:20 | 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 (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | register)
Like a Virgin Airways bot, planning for the very first time
: Airline deploys AI travel agent and it hasn't been a disaster (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | register)
Palo Alto Networks security-intel boss calls AI agents 2026's biggest insider threat
interview: Lock 'em down (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | register)
Hot for its bot, McKinsey may cut thousands of jobs
: The company has reportedly consulted itself and decided it needs fewer people (Tegnap | 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 (Tegnap | register)
From Georgia to Essex, AI datacenters are testing public goodwill
: Communities on both sides of the Atlantic push back against rapid build-outs (Szo. | register)
US Army seeks human AI officers to manage its battle bots
: What, weekend warriors from Silicon Valley not good enough? (Szo. | register)
Claude is his copilot: Rust veteran designs new Rue programming language with help from AI bot
: Rust veteran Steve Klabnik is using an LLM to explore memory safety without garbage collection (Szo. | register)
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 (Szo. | register)
AI faces closing time at the cash buffet
opinion: Will businesses continue to invest in something that's shown so little return? (Szo. | register)
Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance
Updated: ATC: 'I don't know if you can hear me but cleared to land' (Szo. | 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 (Pén. | register)
One real reason AI isn't delivering: Meatbags in manglement
Feature: Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You're not alone (Pén. | 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 (Pén. | 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. (Pén. | 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 (Pén. | register)
Micron says memory shortages are here for the foreseeable future
: Even with its new fabs coming online, demand will exceed supply (Pén. | register)
ServiceNow unworried by Salesforce firing shots across its bow
: Believes it can translate workflow smarts into AI ROI (Pén. | 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 (Pén. | register)
Earfun unveils an upgraded version of some great cheap noise-cancelling headphones and some open earbuds that look like a total bargain
Seriously good value clip-style earbuds and over-ear headphones
A new e-reader is entering the US market welcome the DuRoBo Krono e-reader
Kindle and Kobo are getting some new competition.
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A lifetime deal that blocks ads, trackers, and malware across multiple devices.
This $49.97 Microsoft Office deal skips the monthly bill entirely
All the Office apps you need, with no recurring fees.
Ditch the February resolution slump with this habit-tracking powerhouse
Homescreen Heroes: Habitify turns fleeting New Year
This autonomous solar-powered robot costs 1p, is smaller than a grain of salt, and communicates through 'wiggles of a little dance'
Tiny robots smaller than cells can swim, sense surroundings, and decode temperature through miniature dance-like movements
Intel beats AMD on sheer value as it ranks 7 CPUs in PassMark's top 10 Price Performance leaderboard AMD gets number 1 but it's just an entry level Ryzen 5 on c...
Intel dominates PassMark price performance ranking with seven CPUs in the top ten
How to watch Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2026 it's *FREE* Team UK vs Team Australia
Watch new series from Sun 4 Jan
How to watch 2026 Critics Choice Awards online live stream the film and TV awards ceremony from anywhere
Prepare for a star-studded evening as the CCAs honor the best in film and TV from last year. Here
I tested Horis cheap Nintendo Switch 2 camera this one flaw makes it hard to recommend
Horis Piranha Plant camera didnt impress me, so I tested its minimalist alternative instead is it any good?
GE unveils smart fridge with barcode scanner linked to Instacart for delivery
It also has a camera for you to check your perishables.
Here are my 4 most anticipated new 4K Blu-ray releases from January 2026
There are plenty of interesting 4K discs up for release in January 2026, but I
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3E XL might be one of the best value gaming chairs today
Everything it needs to be
I'm a huge board games fan here are the 7 best ones to help you survive January 2026
Get through January with these games instead of your tech
The 33 most exciting new movies of 2026: TechRadar's top picks that are coming to the big screen, Netflix, and more
2026 looks like it
The Xreal 1S glasses put a big virtual screen in front of your face, and I'm loving the simplicity and pure entertainment value
Sometimes doing less is more
Pro-Ject's new premium turntable promises "analogue excellence" but it's from its more beginner-friendly range
The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is another beautiful turntable from the Austrian audiophiles
USB hit the scene 30 years ago this month - we look back on its journey to standardization success
From USB 1.0 to USB-C, weve come a long way to reach some degree of standardization
ExpressVPN's road to accessible privacy is it really possible in 2026?
By overhauling its pricing structure and solving complex engineering hurdles on macOS, ExpressVPN focused 2025 on making privacy
Former IBM CEO Lou Gerstner passes, aged 83
: Oversaw a significant resurgence in Big Blues fortunes during the dotcom era
I'm an AV nerd, and here's the TV and audio tech I'm most looking forward to seeing at CES 2026
A new kind of TV, super-powered soundbars, and smart hi-fi to watch for during CES
Proton VPN: 2025s privacy milestones & the 2026 roadmap
New architecture, expanded free servers, and the race for quantum-proof privacy
How to give your air fryer a deep clean, and keep it looking and cooking like new
Considering an air fryer but not sure how to clean it? Heres how
Surfshark VPN: 2025s milestones and the roadmap for 2026
By deploying self-healing
This refurbished MacBook Air costs less than most tablets at under $200
Solid performance for everyday tasks at a much lower price.
Windows 11 Pro is down to $9.97 (if youre still running Windows 10)
Keep your current PC protected without replacing it.
NS&I tech overhaul blows past Treasury spending limits
: UK state-owned bank admits revised plan runs beyond contract end with Atos
Nvidia DMs TSMC: Please sir can I have some more? The Chinese are starved for H200s
: GPUzilla has reportedly received orders for more than two million units
Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators - but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia's A100 on some tasks
Chinas optical AI hardware demonstrates massive efficiency leaps in lab tests, challenging conventional GPU performance in specific workloads
How to watch Australia vs England: live stream 5th Ashes Test for *FREE* from anywhere
All the ways to watch 5th Ashes Test live streams for FREE from anywhere, as Australia and England face off in the series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Core 9 Ultra 285K is Intel's fastest CPU and costs under $500 - so why is it so much cheaper compared to AMD $679 Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Benchmark results show only modest performance differences
We have more rumored details for Apple's cheaper MacBook and it could be out soon
Apple is ready to introduce its cheaper MacBook to the world, according to a new analyst report.
How to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen for *FREE* live stream PDC World Darts Championship 2026 final, preview
All the ways to watch Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen live streams for FREE from anywhere, in the PDC World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace.
GOV.UK to unleash AI chatbot on confused citizens
: Coming with added 'filters and rules' after prototype spat out inaccurate or outright wrong responses
IPv6 just turned 30 and still hasnt taken over the world, but don't call it a failure
Feature: The world has passed it by in many ways, yet it remains relevant
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)
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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.