Gavin Baker data centres claim sparks fresh debate
Gavin Baker data centres comments cast the AI build-out as a blue-collar jobs boom, even as opposition to the projects grows across the United States.
Technology
Technology
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch outpaces Hubble
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch has NASA chasing dark matter and exoplanets, with a field of view Hubble could never match.
Gaming
‘State of Decay 3’ closed beta confirmed before 2027 launch
Undead Labs is widening the ‘State of Decay 3’ closed beta to more players and platforms, with the zombie survival sequel due to land in 2027.
Technology
Intel NAND sale looks like a costly miss in the AI era
The Intel NAND sale to SK hynix looked like sharp strategy in 2020, until AI memory demand pushed Micron past double Intel’s market value.
Technology
Pikachu Apple Park visit lands in Tim Cook’s last week
Tim Cook shared a Pikachu Apple Park video days before John Ternus takes over as Apple chief executive. Here is what the Pokemon visit was about.
Gaming
Pokemon World Championships 2026 lands in San Francisco
Everything to know about the Pokemon World Championships 2026 San Francisco weekend, from Moscone Centre preliminaries to the Chase Centre finals.
Technology
Apple foldable iPhone event date set for September
Invites are out for the Apple foldable iPhone event, with the iPhone 18 Pro confirmed by the calendar and a book-style folding handset expected.
Technology
Anthropic Pentagon blacklist ruled unlawful by judge
A US judge threw out the Anthropic Pentagon blacklist, ruling the supply chain risk label was retaliation for the company refusing military work.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look breaks the reveal mould
The ‘GTA 6’ Netflix extended look made Rockstar the first studio to premiere a ‘Grand Theft Auto’ reveal on a streaming service instead of YouTube.
Gaming
‘Modern Warfare 4’ open beta preload and specs confirmed
The ‘Modern Warfare 4’ open beta lands for everyone this week, and ‘Call of Duty’ has set a hardware bar plenty of gaming PCs will not clear.
Gaming
‘NBA 2K27’ companion app arrives ahead of early access
2K HQ is the new ‘NBA 2K27’ companion app, letting players build a MyPLAYER on their phone and send it to console before launch day.
Gaming
Take-Two ‘GTA 6’ leak subpoena targets Microsoft, Discord
The Take-Two ‘GTA 6’ leak subpoena gives Microsoft and Discord until early September to hand over records identifying the Cyberleek persona.
Technology
OpenAI training pause follows Hugging Face hack
The OpenAI training pause followed a Hugging Face break-in and early signs that the Astra models could hit a Critical cyber risk tier.
Gaming
‘GTA 6’ leaks escalate as hacker group threatens Rockstar
The ‘GTA 6’ leaks have escalated into an ultimatum, with a group demanding Rockstar change how it sells the game before more footage goes out.
Technology
Airtel Africa and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service launches in DRC
The first commercial Starlink satellite-to-mobile service has launched in the DRC, allowing smartphones to connect directly to space via Airtel Africa.
Technology
OpenAI prepares for $1 trillion IPO as Anthropic records its first profit
OpenAI is preparing for a historic $1 trillion IPO despite massive operating losses, while rival Anthropic has just reported its first major quarterly profit.
Gaming
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million on Switch 2
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales surpass 5 million units on Switch 2, lifting Nintendo shares 7% and setting up the next Expansion Pass drop later in 2026.
Viral News
Have I Been Flocked website lets drivers check plates
The Have I Been Flocked website went viral in the US as drivers checked Flock Safety audit logs to see who ran their number plate through the network.
Gaming
Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak shows gold dock
A Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console leak has put a black and gold Triforce dock online, and Nintendo is not saying a word about it yet.
Gaming
‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan lands with new tank
‘Overwatch’ season 4 Heroes of Busan brought tank hero D.Mon, three reworked maps and a Battle Pass you actually get to steer.
Viral News
Kyle Shanahan says Tesla Autopilot was on during crash
Kyle Shanahan Tesla Autopilot admission: the 49ers coach says the system was engaged when he crashed, but he is not blaming the car.
Gaming
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ confirmed for PS5 and Switch
‘Caladrius 2 Dark Element’ revives a cult bullet hell shooter on PS5, Switch and PC, with Shame Break back and a new Element Shot system in tow.
Technology
MiniMax H3 AI video model arrives with native audio
The MiniMax H3 AI video model landed on Friday, 31 July 2026 with 2K output, native stereo audio and one prompt box for every job.
Viral News
Capital One shut Trump Organisation accounts after review
Court filing reveals why Capital One Trump Organisation accounts were shut in 2021, and how the bank is fighting the political bias lawsuit.
Technology
iPhone 18 Pro release date signalled for September 2026
Leaks and analysts have narrowed the iPhone 18 Pro release date to September 2026, with a 2nm chip and a first foldable iPhone tipped too.
Viral News
Argentina petition to replay World Cup final gathers pace
An Argentina petition to replay the World Cup final has passed 61 500 signatures, yet it cannot overturn Spain’s win or force FIFA to act.
Lifestyle
Tesla Autopilot crashes record set in May 2026 filings
The Tesla Autopilot crashes record hit 207 in May 2026, with the company redacting nearly every crash report as an NHTSA probe continues.
Technology
Chick-fil-A data breach hits loyalty rewards accounts
The Chick-fil-A data breach exposed loyalty account details after a credential stuffing attack in June 2026, hitting customers across 10 US states.
Viral News
Capital One settlement delay follows class member appeal
A Capital One settlement delay has stalled $425 million in payouts after a class member’s appeal, leaving customers facing a wait of over a year.
Sports
Cameron Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay tie
Cameron Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay after a mid-match medical scare in Blackpool halted his last-32 tie against Ross Smith.