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Linux Foundation aims to become the Switzerland of AI agents
: An attempt to provide vendor-neutral oversight as the agent train barrels on (00:12 | register)
How to answer the door when the AI agents come knocking
: Identity management vendors like Okta see an opening to calm CISOs worried about agents running amok (00:12 | register)
IBM unleashes CUGA, an open-source AI agent that actually completes more than half its tasks
: Framework looks great for scenarios where a 62 percent completion rate is acceptable (00:12 | register)
Google's AI training tactics land it in another EU antitrust fight
: Brussels probes whether unpaid web and YouTube content and rivals' lock-outs amount to abuse of dominance (Tegnap | register)
Trump gives state AI regulation the presidential middle finger
: Executive order sidesteps Congress and sets up Litigation Task Force (Tegnap | register)
IBM touts progress on tech stack for AI-enabled airline with no passengers or alcohol
: Digital native? Cloud native? No, we need to be AI native, says Riyadh Air (Tegnap | register)
Nutanix takes another swipe at VMware with sovereign cloud push
: On-prem control planes, dark-site upgrades, and multicloud policies target regulated deployments (Tegnap | register)
AI mania to swell datacenter capex to $1.6T by 2030 if the bubble doesn't pop first
: Analysts say demand keeps rising despite constraints, shaky returns, and mounting investor nerves (Tegnap | register)
AI superintelligence is a Silicon Valley fantasy, Ai2 researcher says
: The dream of electric sheep gets a reality check from Moores Law (Tegnap | register)
Disney turns to dark side, licenses IP to OpenAI for videos, images
: Begun, these AI wars have (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)
Windows Insiders get a glimpse of Microsofts agentic future
: Native MCP support lands in Insider Dev and Beta builds (Tegnap | register)
Jassy taps 27-year Amazon veteran to run AGI org, which is now definitely a thing that exists
: Amazon bets that by making AI its own group, it can outpace Microsoft and Google (Tegnap | register)
ServiceNow unworried by Salesforce firing shots across its bow
: Believes it can translate workflow smarts into AI ROI (Tegnap | register)
Salesforce finds new AI monetization knobs to twist
: With seat and usage-based deals back on the table, CRM giant tells investors agent prices are going up (Sze. | register)
IBM drops $11B on Confluent to feed next-gen AI ambitions
: Big Blues latest mega-buy hands it a real-time data-streaming powerhouse built on Kafka (Sze. | register)
Bots, bias, and bunk: How can you tell what's real on the net?
Opinion: You can improve the odds by combining skepticism, verification habits, and a few technical checks (Sze. | register)
Datacenters are hoarding grid power just in case, says Uptime Institute
: Warning that over-reserved capacity is blocking new connections (Sze. | register)
Trump's AI 'Genesis Mission' emerges from Land of Confusion
: DOE lays out $320M plan for science platform linking national labs, industry, and academia (Sze. | register)
A new way to increase the capabilities of large language models
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab researchers developed an AI expressive architecture called PaTH Attention, increasing the capabilities of large language models that can perform better state tracking and sequential reasoning over long text. (Sze. | mit)
Death in the dollhouse as Microsoft marketing reboots digital soap operas
: Cant take decades more synthetic case studies? Get those digital daggers out (Sze. | register)
An AI for an AI: Anthropic says AI agents require AI defense
: Automated software keeps getting better at pilfering cryptocurrency (Sze. | 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 (Sze. | register)
Indias government wants to set prices for the content AI companies use to train models
: Proposes central body to collect royalties and dole out cash to creators (Sze. | 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 (Sze. | register)
Oracle raises AI spending estimate, spooks investors
: But if you assume cloud IOUs will be fulfilled, business is booming (Sze. | register)
Snowflake jumps on agentic AI train with Anthropic tie-up
: $200M deal brings Claude into data cloud, yet its touted 90%+ accuracy needs human oversight (Sze. | register)
Really Simple Licensing spec lets web publishers demand their due from AI scrapers
: Publishers now have more comprehensive tools for managing automated content harvesting (Sze. | 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 (Sze. | register)
Hot for its bot, McKinsey may cut thousands of jobs
: The company has reportedly consulted itself and decided it needs fewer people (Sze. | 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 (Kedd | register)
Mozilla Corporation installs Firefox driver in CEO reboot
: Anthony Enzor-DeMeo picked to replace interim boss Laura Chambers (Kedd | register)
From Georgia to Essex, AI datacenters are testing public goodwill
: Communities on both sides of the Atlantic push back against rapid build-outs (Kedd | register)
Vibe coding will deliver a wonderful proliferation of personalized software
Opinion: They're now good enough to do things well, if you take the time to learn how to steer them (Kedd | register)
British Airways fears a future where AI agents pick flights and brands get ghosted
: CEO warns airlines that dont learn to sell themselves to machines could soon be flying under the radar (Kedd | register)
Bishop of Hong Kong tells peers AI is not the devil's work
: Theologians give scriptural OK to online faith communities (Kedd | 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' (Kedd | register)
MAGA cognoscenti warn feds away from shielding AI infringers
: Letting AI firms train on copyrighted data will end up helping China, conservative groups argue (Kedd | register)
Lawyer's 6-year-old son uses AI to build copyright infringement generator
: Rights holders had better buckle up for years of legal wrangling, IP lawyer tells The Reg (Kedd | register)
Oracle has one last Ampere hurrah - new cloud platforms offer up to 192 custom Arm cores, and aren't OCI exclusive, unlike Graviton or Cobalt
AmpereOne M cores drive Oracles latest virtual and bare metal instances
New Jolla phone and Sailfish 5 offer a break from iOS-Android monotony
hands on: Powered by the original mobile Linux OS with crowdsourced specs
I tried the Apple Music app for ChatGPT, and it felt like talking to a musicobsessed friend
Apple Music just moved into ChatGPT and its better than I expected
Just in time for Christmas, the Apple Watch 11 is up to AU$132 off a new Aussie low that's better than Black Friday!
Available from multiple retailers, and one will deliver on time
It's about time! Microsoft finally kills off encryption cipher blamed for multiple cyberattacks - RC4 bites the dust at last
Microsoft introduces tools to reveal hidden RC4 usage in networks
This new smallest subwoofer packs deep bass into a 10-inch cube 1 driver, 2 radiators, 25Hz, 200W of power
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It's not just RAM getting more expensive - the tools to make chips are set to explode in cost too, experts warn
Chipmakers are spending more as components become more advanced and demand for AI hardware continues.
Open innovation is the foundation of AI progress says Jensen Huang as Nvidia reveals big open source AI push - major acquisition sealed and new models on the wa...
From Slurm to Nemotron 3, Nvidia unveils big open source push
Anyone for a slice of record Pi? New landmark sees 314 trillion digits calculated as news site trounces Google Cloud - for now
Storage throughput determined success more than raw processor count
The age of next-gen RGB TVs is here Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense have all revealed models of the OLED-beater tech
RGB LED TVs are the next big thing in home theater, and
A massive new DDoS botnet has already snared 1.8 million devices - here's what we know about Kimwolf
Researchers discovered a new botnet called Kimwolf
'A lot of people cry using the app weve had users say it put into words things theyd been struggling with for years' : Mark Manson on the problem with self-help...
Mark Manson explains why hes betting on an AI mentor over another self-help book and how personalization may be reshaping the future of self-improvement.
3 Wear OS features you're probably not using, but should be
Smartwatches are more feature-filled than ever, but that can make it difficult to know where to start to make the most out of your tech. Here are some features you might have missed.
The JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker is under $100 for the first time
This beats its Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing by $10.
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
Stay prepared with $70 off the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station
Weather any emergency with backup power.
Tidy up your home with the Ecovacs Deebot X11 for its lowest price yet
This robot vacuum and mop combo is a great one-two punch for cleaning the house.
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First 100 users to click the link get a free 4-day unlimited data eSIM for Japan.
For a relatively cheap device, the I found the Alldocube IWork GT Ultra is an impressively specified Intel 2-in-1 tablet
The Alldocube IWork GT Ultra is an Intel-based tablet that, with a flexible keyboard, can be used as a highly mobile laptop.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is our favorite instant camera and it's now down to a record-low price on Amazon
The beginner-friendly Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is now only $85.95 at Amazon
Salesmate CRM review
Streamlined automation for sales-driven teams
Bethesda reportedly held a secret Starfield event to showcase an upcoming update that will add faster loading times and technical improvements to the Creation E...
Starfield is reportedly getting a major update in early 2026, and could come to PS5 and Switch 2. Insiders have claimed that the update might not be as big as some fans might be expecting.
The best streaming deals this week: ESPN Unlimited bundle, Paramount+, Spotify, and more
If you missed Black Friday, we've rounded up some of the best holiday streaming deals.
Forget Chromebooks - this Windows 11 laptop with an Intel i3 just dropped to under £200 at Currys
Asus Vivobook 15 is 43% off its usual price right now and it
Amazon is bringing back Black Friday prices on its best-selling devices 50% off Kindle, Echo, Fire TVs and more
And most arrive in time for Christmas
ChatGPT calls this mini PC "a steal" while Gemini says it's "insane" value for money Meet the $379 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS powerhouse that AI is raving about
No other deal touches this Machenike AI mini PC for value - and it boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with 16GB of high-speed RAM and a 512GB M.2 SSD.
As a PC gamer priced out of gaming laptops and PCs, these are the must-have PC gaming handhelds to get this Christmas
RAM price rises are causing gaming laptops and PCs to get more expensive, but these gaming handhelds offer excellent, more affordable, alternatives.
UK watchdog urged to probe GDPR failures in Home Office eVisa rollout
: Rights groups say digital-only record is leaking data and courting trouble
Uncle Sam sues ex-Accenture manager over Army cloud security claims
: Justice Department alleges federal auditors were misled over compliance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements
Microsoft promises more bug payouts, with or without a bounty program
: Critical vulnerabilities found in third-party applications eligible for award under 'in scope by default' move
Amazon's Fallout characters are coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 01 Reloaded
Microsoft has announced a new Fallout crossover that will see the Amazon TV series characters added to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone.
Having Windows app issues? Microsoft is making businesses reach out directly to get a fix
The December 2025 Patch Tuesday update broke a few things - and the fix is not yet done.
Worried about ransomware? IDrive launches new Salesforce Backup tool for greater data protection
Secure all critical elements of your Salesforce environment with IDrive
How to watch Sports Personality of the Year 2025 stream SPOTY free from anywhere
With Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne, Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris on the SPOTY shortlist, here
Meta Quest 3S slashes price to £249.99! A perfect last-minute Christmas VR gift
Massive Meta deal ends soon
The Sheep Detectives trailer is shear audacity and Im all in
Hugh Jackman. Emma Thompson. Investigative sheep who know their crime novels.
This creator-approved mic just reached its lowest price ever shop at Amazon and save $90
We're big fans of the DJI Mic Mini, especially at this all-time low price.
Score a pair of Monster Persona headphones for their lowest price yet
Comfortable folding headphones with noise cancellation at a great price.
5 things businesses and users should remember when using AI chatbots
Privacy essentials for safe and responsible chatbot use
Best price ever alert: A 4-pack of Apple AirTags just dropped to under $65
We're reliving Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing with just one week to go before Christmas.
Auto giant LKQ says it's the latest firm to be hit by Oracle EBS data breach
Cl0p claimed to have breached LKQ last summer
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #656)
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #1425)
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The best laptop deal right now isnt from Dell or HP - its this $430 Intel i9-12900H beast
Core i9-12900H powered Hasee X5 15.6 laptop is just $429.99 - a massive $370 off its usual price.
New data shows that only 1.6 million units of video game hardware were sold in the US in November, making it the worst month since 1995
Video game hardware and physical software sales just had their worst November in the United States since 1995, despite the holiday season.
Dont gift earbuds or headphones til you read this! My job is testing audio these are 6 best cheap buys for 2025
3 headphones; 3 earbuds; all TechRadar approved and no product over $80
Fallout 5 will 'be existing in a world where the stories and events of the show happened or are happening', says Todd Howard
Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, has teased the next Fallout game, confirming that it will be impacted by Amazon
CISA reveals warning on Asus software flaw, here's what you need to do to stay safe
CISA reveals warning on Asus software flaw, here
I tested the Enlaps Tikee mini+ 4K timelapse camera its a breeze to use, but the extra costs sure do add up
Niche timelapse camera maker Enlaps knocks it out the park again with a simplified, low-cost alternative to its Pro models
Your Ring doorbell can now use Alexa+ to identify who's calling and give them an appropriate greeting
Alexa+ Greetings can recognize and give instructions to delivery people, greet friends and family, and (politely) turn away cold callers.
Segway e-scooters are under half price at Best Buy thanks to huge last-minute price cuts of up to $650
Great options for both kids and adults at Best Buy
NHS tech supplier probes cyberattack on internal systems
: Around 2,000 GP practices use its products
Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day
A patch has not yet been released, so Cisco advises rebuilding any affected instances.
The Star Trek Holodeck just got closer Apples new AI tool generates 3D scenes from your photos in under a second for VR memories
Apple has unveiled an AI tool that can convert images from 2D to 3D in under one second.
ExpressVPN rolls out major Qt update to boost speed and unify desktop apps
The new shared architecture means faster features for Linux and macOS users and Windows is next
HoneyBook CRM review 2026
Streamlined client management for creative entrepreneurs
One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says
The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.
Bosses are getting tired of AI at work, and preferring to hire humans for "specialist" roles once again
AI users still feel guilty about
Currys has slashed the prices on all its PS5 consoles just in time for Christmas
Currys is selling a range of PS5 consoles on the cheap just in time for Christmas
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
Agile CRM review
All-in-one CRM with lots of features, but poor UX
These Amazon Luna gaming bundle deals could save your wallet this Christmas at better than half price discounts
Save up to 51% off Amazon Luna bundles including Fire TV Stick 4K and the surprisingly great Luna controller.
From SaaS to AI: the technological and cultural shifts leaders must confront
Leading teams through the SaaS-to-AI cultural shift
iOS 26.3 is now out in beta here are 3 new features to expect on your iPhone soon
The first iOS 26.3 beta includes new weather wallpapers, an easier way to switch to Android, and the framework for another new feature.
Get this speedy Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD for £105.99 at Amazon
The Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD is discounted down to £105.99 at Amazon but it
Google TV Freeplay adds even more free streaming channels, bringing its library total to over 250
Google expands its range of FAST entertainment and sports content, as well as adding more local news channels.
Whats new to streaming this week? (Dec. 18, 2025)
What's fresh on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more?
The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet but there's a problem
In the Poco Pad X1, Xiaomi has released a familiar but capable tablet at an appealing price if you can find one.
Smart new features for Android smartphones just arrived in Windows 11 including remotely locking your PC via the phone
Remotely locking your Windows 11 PC is now possible using an Android phone thanks to updated app here
ACT! CRM review
Customizable platform with on-premise deployment options
The ChatGPT app store is now live and these are the 5 apps you should try first
ChatGPT now has an app store, so you can call up apps like Apple Music and Canva right from the prompt box.
The Game Awards announces an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, breaking the show's record for its 11th year
The Game Awards has announced that its 2025 ceremony broke viewership records with an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast.
The Anker Solix C1000 power station is over $100 off at Amazon
Be prepared for power outages.
AI-generated code contains more bugs and errors than human output
AI-generated code produces 1.7x more issues than human code
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K just got a $20 discount ahead of Christmas
It's only $5 away from its Black Friday price.
There's still time to get 512GB of Switch 2 SD Card storage at a heavy discount before the Holidays
One of the best Switch 2 deals is still live today! Save up to 15% off storage-boosting microSD Express cards.
Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025
Gaming hardware sales see a sharp decline in 2025, but none more so than Xbox, which saw a staggering 70% drop in hardware sales year-over-year.
The Fitbit Versa 4 is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon save $80 right now
Last-minute Christmas gift?
Gemini 3 Flash is now powering AI Mode in Search but can it actually replace how we use Google?
Classic search is great, but Gemini 3 Flash offers answers at speed
The 2025 Roku Smart TV is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon save $80 right now
Get a stunning new TV for under $150.
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
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Ted Cruz calling him unfunny
"I would never say he isn't funny."
Insightly introduces AI into its CRM platform
The company named its chatbot
Make your everyday comp a MacBook Pro for just $360
For work, shopping, and streaming.
Save now on the next-gen AI workstation from Corsair that is designed for creators and developers
Corsair Holiday Sale gives customers up to $1,000 off
YouTube will stop giving Billboard its music streaming data
Streaming your fav's music video on YouTube won't help them climb the charts any more.
Emily in Paris season 5 ending explained: does Emily return to Paris, do Emily and Gabriel get back together and our season 6 predictions
Goodbye Paris, hello Rome! The ending of Emily in Paris season 5 shakes things up once again here are the answers to all of your burning questions.
Emily in Paris season 5 isn't home sweet Rome, but an Italian holiday from hell and Marcello is the biggest disappointment of all
Emily in Paris season 5 is proof the concept doesn
I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but Im not sold on the color
All-metal build, AI-ready, and support for an 8K monitor make this a powerful office-ready option.
Silicon photonics wont matter anytime soon says Broadcom CEO
: Chips n code giant sitting on $50bn of custom AI accelerator orders, sees more to come
Privacy vs control: a whack-a-mole game with no clear winners
Are authorities going too far in their pursuit of safety?
Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.
The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) might be the ultimate backyard pizza oven but its pro features come with a steep price tag
Go big or go Dome! This is the ultimate outdoor oven for pizza pros
I tried talking to Google Maps with Gemini, and it actually understood what I wanted
Gemini turns my travel with Google Maps into a guided experience