<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sci-Tech - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Sci-Tech news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA['Charred remains of Noah's Ark' discovered as researchers unearth burnt wood 30 feet underground]]></title><description><![CDATA[A discovery deep beneath a mysterious formation in Turkey's mountains has raised hopes that the final resting place of Noah's Ark may have been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/charred-remains-of-noahs-ark-discovered-as-researchers-unearth-burnt-wood-30-feet-underground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/charred-remains-of-noahs-ark-discovered-as-researchers-unearth-burnt-wood-30-feet-underground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the world's first corporate psychopath: Scientists say 17th century mutinous merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz fits the bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A merchant who oversaw the murders of 100 men, women and children after a shipwreck 400 years ago may have been the world's first corporate psychopath, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-the-worlds-first-corporate-psychopath-scientists-say-17th-century-mutinous-merchant-jeronimus-cornelisz-fits-the-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-the-worlds-first-corporate-psychopath-scientists-say-17th-century-mutinous-merchant-jeronimus-cornelisz-fits-the-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'extremely sophisticated attack']]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after identifying an 'extremely sophisticated attack' that can hijack devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-extremely-sophisticated-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-extremely-sophisticated-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-FBI boss tells Americans to take warnings to stock up seriously: 'Get your stuff today']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former number two agent at the FBI has sent a dire message to Americans after the Pentagon's secret military plans were revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-fbi-boss-tells-americans-to-take-warnings-to-stock-up-seriously-get-your-stuff-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-fbi-boss-tells-americans-to-take-warnings-to-stock-up-seriously-get-your-stuff-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: The 5 new emojis coming to your smartphone in 2027 - including one with a very rude hidden meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a fan of emojis, you'll be happy to hear that five brand new characters are on their way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-5-new-emojis-coming-to-your-smartphone-in-2027-including-one-with-a-very-rude-hidden-meaning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-5-new-emojis-coming-to-your-smartphone-in-2027-including-one-with-a-very-rude-hidden-meaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New weather warning as third storm hits Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-weather-warning-as-third-storm-hits-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-weather-warning-as-third-storm-hits-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife appeal closes in on £30m target]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government pledges £1.9m to wildlife groups' efforts to buy the Rothbury Estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wildlife-appeal-closes-in-on-30m-target/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wildlife-appeal-closes-in-on-30m-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot wars in Leeds: Delivery company accuses British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robot delivery company has accused a British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/robot-wars-in-leeds-delivery-company-accuses-british-disability-charity-of-selectively-editing-videos-showing-its-autonomous-bots-colliding-with-wheelchair-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/robot-wars-in-leeds-delivery-company-accuses-british-disability-charity-of-selectively-editing-videos-showing-its-autonomous-bots-colliding-with-wheelchair-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nanotyrannus-skeleton-goes-to-auction-in-new-york-with-45m-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nanotyrannus-skeleton-goes-to-auction-in-new-york-with-45m-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper straws linked to six times higher cancer-related impact than plastic, bombshell study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bombshell study has found that paper straws are actually worse for the environment than plastic ones, years after being touted as a better alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/paper-straws-linked-to-six-times-higher-cancer-related-impact-than-plastic-bombshell-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/paper-straws-linked-to-six-times-higher-cancer-related-impact-than-plastic-bombshell-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regular spaceplane flights planned in project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/regular-spaceplane-flights-planned-in-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/regular-spaceplane-flights-planned-in-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic ones, bombshell study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bombshell study has found that paper straws are actually worse for the environment than plastic ones, years after being touted as a better alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/paper-straws-worse-for-the-environment-than-plastic-ones-bombshell-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/paper-straws-worse-for-the-environment-than-plastic-ones-bombshell-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z have cancelled the builder's brew! Survey reveals classic cuppas have fallen out of favour - with youngsters now opting for trendy matchas and green teas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The builder's brew is facing extinction as Gen Z swaps traditional tea and coffee for trendy matcha, green tea and herbal drinks, a survey suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gen-z-have-cancelled-the-builders-brew-survey-reveals-classic-cuppas-have-fallen-out-of-favour-with-youngsters-now-opting-for-trendy-matchas-and-green-teas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gen-z-have-cancelled-the-builders-brew-survey-reveals-classic-cuppas-have-fallen-out-of-favour-with-youngsters-now-opting-for-trendy-matchas-and-green-teas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scotlands-recycling-rates-fall-to-lowest-level-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scotlands-recycling-rates-fall-to-lowest-level-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain braces for a winter of chaos: After two deadly storms, scientists warn record-breaking Super El Niño could bring even more destructive weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's deadly storms could just be the start of a winter of chaos supercharged by El Niño, scientists have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britain-braces-for-a-winter-of-chaos-after-two-deadly-storms-scientists-warn-record-breaking-super-el-nio-could-bring-even-more-destructive-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britain-braces-for-a-winter-of-chaos-after-two-deadly-storms-scientists-warn-record-breaking-super-el-nio-could-bring-even-more-destructive-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your TV might be spying on you: Samsung devices secretly listen in for dog and baby noises, hacker claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent security researcher, known only as @Log4j, claims to have found evidence that Samsung devices are always listening to their owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-tv-might-be-spying-on-you-samsung-devices-secretly-listen-in-for-dog-and-baby-noises-hacker-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-tv-might-be-spying-on-you-samsung-devices-secretly-listen-in-for-dog-and-baby-noises-hacker-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-nasas-artemis-iii-mission-and-what-comes-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-nasas-artemis-iii-mission-and-what-comes-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More high winds hit parts of UK as Storm Boelo clean-up continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Met Office weather warning is in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland for much of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-high-winds-hit-parts-of-uk-as-storm-boelo-clean-up-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-high-winds-hit-parts-of-uk-as-storm-boelo-clean-up-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do Gen Z watch TV with subtitles on? Youngsters reveal why they can't do without them - from fear of missing a crucial line to deciphering strong accents]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouGov quizzed subtitle-fans on their reasoning - and uncovered several key themes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-do-gen-z-watch-tv-with-subtitles-on-youngsters-reveal-why-they-cant-do-without-them-from-fear-of-missing-a-crucial-line-to-deciphering-strong-accents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-do-gen-z-watch-tv-with-subtitles-on-youngsters-reveal-why-they-cant-do-without-them-from-fear-of-missing-a-crucial-line-to-deciphering-strong-accents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenhouse gas emissions have hit an all-time high: Study reveals how CO2 growth rates have tripled - as climate scientists call for urgent action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenhouse gas emissions have now hit an all-time high, with CO2 growth rates tripling since 1960, a study has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/greenhouse-gas-emissions-have-hit-an-all-time-high-study-reveals-how-co2-growth-rates-have-tripled-as-climate-scientists-call-for-urgent-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/greenhouse-gas-emissions-have-hit-an-all-time-high-study-reveals-how-co2-growth-rates-have-tripled-as-climate-scientists-call-for-urgent-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny zebra-striped bee in West a 'huge surprise']]></title><description><![CDATA[A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny-zebra-striped-bee-in-west-a-huge-surprise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny-zebra-striped-bee-in-west-a-huge-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UFO files detail eerie sightings near California island at heart of 'underwater alien base' theory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seventh batch of UFO files was released by the Pentagon, featuring witness reports about mysterious objects soaring near a California island that some claim is home to an alien base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-ufo-files-detail-eerie-sightings-near-california-island-at-heart-of-underwater-alien-base-theory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-ufo-files-detail-eerie-sightings-near-california-island-at-heart-of-underwater-alien-base-theory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychopathic traits stronger in Americans living in their childhood states as scientists uncover connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychopaths may be hard to spot, but a new study has suggested that where they live may give them away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopathic-traits-stronger-in-americans-living-in-their-childhood-states-as-scientists-uncover-connection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopathic-traits-stronger-in-americans-living-in-their-childhood-states-as-scientists-uncover-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychopath traits could be linked to where you call home, study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychopaths may be hard to spot, but a new study has suggested that where they live may give them away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopath-traits-could-be-linked-to-where-you-call-home-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopath-traits-could-be-linked-to-where-you-call-home-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Safety first' as wedding guests stranded on island after Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wedding guests at an island in County Fermanagh were left stranded due to the storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/safety-first-as-wedding-guests-stranded-on-island-after-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/safety-first-as-wedding-guests-stranded-on-island-after-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/political-battle-intensifies-within-labour-over-rosebank-oil-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/political-battle-intensifies-within-labour-over-rosebank-oil-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you really in the present moment? Your brain may be switching between two versions of reality 15 times a second, study claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your brain might be switching between two versions of reality 15 times a second, a study has claimed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-you-really-in-the-present-moment-your-brain-may-be-switching-between-two-versions-of-reality-15-times-a-second-study-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-you-really-in-the-present-moment-your-brain-may-be-switching-between-two-versions-of-reality-15-times-a-second-study-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/part-of-antarctica-named-after-former-bbc-science-correspondent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/part-of-antarctica-named-after-former-bbc-science-correspondent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's military bases prepare for 90-day doomsday scenario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon is preparing US military bases for a doomsday scenario in the event a major warbreaks out on American soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-military-bases-prepare-for-90-day-doomsday-scenario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-military-bases-prepare-for-90-day-doomsday-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That didn't take long! iPhone Duo buyers report cracks, dead pixels and lines across the screen - just days after Apple's £2,000 foldable device went on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's only been days since Apple's £2,000 foldable iPhone Duo went on sale, but some customers are already regretting their expensive purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/that-didnt-take-long-iphone-duo-buyers-report-cracks-dead-pixels-and-lines-across-the-screen-just-days-after-apples-2000-foldable-device-went-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/that-didnt-take-long-iphone-duo-buyers-report-cracks-dead-pixels-and-lines-across-the-screen-just-days-after-apples-2000-foldable-device-went-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That didn't take long! iPhone Duo buyers report cracks, dead pixels and lines across the screen - just days after Apple's £2,000 foldable went on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's only been days since Apple's £2,000 foldable iPhone Duo went on sale, but some customers are already regretting their expensive purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/that-didnt-take-long-iphone-duo-buyers-report-cracks-dead-pixels-and-lines-across-the-screen-just-days-after-apples-2000-foldable-went-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/that-didnt-take-long-iphone-duo-buyers-report-cracks-dead-pixels-and-lines-across-the-screen-just-days-after-apples-2000-foldable-went-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change your sheets every four DAYS, microbiologist urges Brits amid bedbug crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changing the sheets is a chore that many of us dread. However, scientists are urging people who live in busy cities to increase the frequency of their washes - to cope with the bedbug crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/change-your-sheets-every-four-days-microbiologist-urges-brits-amid-bedbug-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/change-your-sheets-every-four-days-microbiologist-urges-brits-amid-bedbug-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stunning-photos-capture-octobers-hunters-moon-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stunning-photos-capture-octobers-hunters-moon-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo clears but more wind and rain bear down on UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another area of low pressure will pass close to the north-west UK with a Met Office yellow wind warning issued for Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-boelo-clears-but-more-wind-and-rain-bear-down-on-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-boelo-clears-but-more-wind-and-rain-bear-down-on-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marissa Mayer sparks disgust after boasting she used AI to come up with three bullet points about what makes her daughter special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayer said that late last year she was struggling to come up with three bullet points to summarize what made her daughter special to give to her teacher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/marissa-mayer-sparks-disgust-after-boasting-she-used-ai-to-come-up-with-three-bullet-points-about-what-makes-her-daughter-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/marissa-mayer-sparks-disgust-after-boasting-she-used-ai-to-come-up-with-three-bullet-points-about-what-makes-her-daughter-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can an app really tell if you're heading for the menopause - and ease symptoms? There's only one benefit of the tech, but plenty of risks, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hormonal change is now an industry set to be worth £19 billion by 2030 - and tech companies are cashing in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-an-app-really-tell-if-youre-heading-for-the-menopause-and-ease-symptoms-theres-only-one-benefit-of-the-tech-but-plenty-of-risks-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-an-app-really-tell-if-youre-heading-for-the-menopause-and-ease-symptoms-theres-only-one-benefit-of-the-tech-but-plenty-of-risks-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: The childhood activities that make for happier, brighter kids - the riskier the better, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids who climb trees, ride bikes down hill and splash in outdoor streams have better physical and mental health, as well as sharper learning and thinking skills, according to a large analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-childhood-activities-that-make-for-happier-brighter-kids-the-riskier-the-better-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-childhood-activities-that-make-for-happier-brighter-kids-the-riskier-the-better-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look familiar? Rare fossils reveal what our ancient human relatives, the Denisovans, might have looked like]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study of rare fossils has revealed what our ancient human ancestors, the Denisovans, might have looked like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/look-familiar-rare-fossils-reveal-what-our-ancient-human-relatives-the-denisovans-might-have-looked-like/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/look-familiar-rare-fossils-reveal-what-our-ancient-human-relatives-the-denisovans-might-have-looked-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to create a wildflower meadow take shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairstead Recreation Ground is being planted with wildflowers to benefit insects and pollinators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plans-to-create-a-wildflower-meadow-take-shape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plans-to-create-a-wildflower-meadow-take-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed-up driver builds AI litter tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robin Bennett says he created the app after getting frustrated by the amount of rubbish beside roads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fed-up-driver-builds-ai-litter-tracker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fed-up-driver-builds-ai-litter-tracker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dump detectives on the trail of the fly-tippers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC joins environmental enforcement officers as they sift through illegally-dumped waste for clues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-dump-detectives-on-the-trail-of-the-fly-tippers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-dump-detectives-on-the-trail-of-the-fly-tippers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we still need to know about the Tyne nurdle spill?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spill of 18 tonnes of plastic pellets happened in July but there is still a lot we do not know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-do-we-still-need-to-know-about-the-tyne-nurdle-spill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-do-we-still-need-to-know-about-the-tyne-nurdle-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-hit nature reserve 'will never be the same']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months on from a devastating wildfire, the RSPB says it will take 20 years to recover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fire-hit-nature-reserve-will-never-be-the-same/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fire-hit-nature-reserve-will-never-be-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marissa Mayer sparks fury after boasting she used AI to come up with three bullet points about what makes her daughter special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayer said that late last year she was struggling to come up with three bullet points to summarize what made her daughter special to give to her teacher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/marissa-mayer-sparks-fury-after-boasting-she-used-ai-to-come-up-with-three-bullet-points-about-what-makes-her-daughter-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/marissa-mayer-sparks-fury-after-boasting-she-used-ai-to-come-up-with-three-bullet-points-about-what-makes-her-daughter-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-men-killed-by-falling-trees-as-storm-boelo-leaves-90000-properties-without-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-men-killed-by-falling-trees-as-storm-boelo-leaves-90000-properties-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From agriculture to AI-griculture: How tech is changing farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[From remote monitoring of cattle to automation of processes that took up valuable time, farmers in NI are rapidly becoming skilled in technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-agriculture-to-ai-griculture-how-tech-is-changing-farming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-agriculture-to-ai-griculture-how-tech-is-changing-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the early universe like NEVER before: Incredible simulation reveals exactly what happened in the first 2 billion years of our history]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incredible simulation has revealed the earliest moments of our universe as they have never been seen before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/see-the-early-universe-like-never-before-incredible-simulation-reveals-exactly-what-happened-in-the-first-2-billion-years-of-our-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/see-the-early-universe-like-never-before-incredible-simulation-reveals-exactly-what-happened-in-the-first-2-billion-years-of-our-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of homes in NI have power restored after Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE) said around 12,500 properties were without power at one stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/majority-of-homes-in-ni-have-power-restored-after-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/majority-of-homes-in-ni-have-power-restored-after-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/data-centre-debate-heats-up-ahead-of-us-midterms-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/data-centre-debate-heats-up-ahead-of-us-midterms-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Storm Boelo leaves a trail of destruction across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/in-pictures-storm-boelo-leaves-a-trail-of-destruction-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/in-pictures-storm-boelo-leaves-a-trail-of-destruction-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo batters Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 60-year-old man was struck by the tree near Castle Douglas as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/man-killed-by-falling-tree-as-storm-boelo-batters-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/man-killed-by-falling-tree-as-storm-boelo-batters-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The aftermath of Storm Boelo across Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees - Storm Boelo has left it's mark across Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-aftermath-of-storm-boelo-across-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-aftermath-of-storm-boelo-across-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've exorcised 50,000 people... and I believe the devil is now using technology in the fight for our souls]]></title><description><![CDATA[An American exorcist, who claims to have evicted demons from 50,000 people over 50 years, has described what he believes is a terrifying new way the devil is claiming victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ive-exorcised-50000-people-and-i-believe-the-devil-is-now-using-technology-in-the-fight-for-our-souls-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ive-exorcised-50000-people-and-i-believe-the-devil-is-now-using-technology-in-the-fight-for-our-souls-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel disruption and power cuts after back-to-back storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities said they were dealing with flooding and fallen trees as Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/travel-disruption-and-power-cuts-after-back-to-back-storms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/travel-disruption-and-power-cuts-after-back-to-back-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will the weather settle after Storm Boelo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillian Smart has the weather forecast after the worst of Storm Boelo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-will-the-weather-settle-after-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-will-the-weather-settle-after-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've exorcised 50,000 people… and I believe the devil is now using technology in the fight for our souls]]></title><description><![CDATA[American exorcist, who claims to have evicted demons from 50,000 people over 50 years, has described what he believes is a terrifying new way the devil is claiming victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ive-exorcised-50000-people-and-i-believe-the-devil-is-now-using-technology-in-the-fight-for-our-souls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ive-exorcised-50000-people-and-i-believe-the-devil-is-now-using-technology-in-the-fight-for-our-souls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/police-using-ai-risks-making-discrimination-worse-researchers-warn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/police-using-ai-risks-making-discrimination-worse-researchers-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your house is a magnet for silverfish: Horrified Brits say their homes are crawling with the insects - here's what's behind the invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've spotted more silverfish lurking around your home lately, experts say it could be a warning sign that damp and excess moisture are building up inside your property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-your-house-is-a-magnet-for-silverfish-horrified-brits-say-their-homes-are-crawling-with-the-insects-heres-whats-behind-the-invasion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-your-house-is-a-magnet-for-silverfish-horrified-brits-say-their-homes-are-crawling-with-the-insects-heres-whats-behind-the-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What was in the Clyde is basically now on the shore']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland reports from the scene at Cardross as Storm Boelo batters the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-was-in-the-clyde-is-basically-now-on-the-shore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-was-in-the-clyde-is-basically-now-on-the-shore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More wet and windy weather to follow stormy weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the first two named storms of the season, wet and very windy conditions are set to continue into the start of the new week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-wet-and-windy-weather-to-follow-stormy-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-wet-and-windy-weather-to-follow-stormy-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olaf effect: Woke scientists claim female animals, monsters, robots and magical creatures are 'underrepresented' in children's cartoons]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Olaf to Mike Wazowski, many of the most loveable cartoon characters are non-human. But experts from UC Berkeley point out that most of these characters are portrayed as male.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-olaf-effect-woke-scientists-claim-female-animals-monsters-robots-and-magical-creatures-are-underrepresented-in-childrens-cartoons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-olaf-effect-woke-scientists-claim-female-animals-monsters-robots-and-magical-creatures-are-underrepresented-in-childrens-cartoons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-says-spacex-restricted-ukraines-starlink-connection-as-service-restored/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-says-spacex-restricted-ukraines-starlink-connection-as-service-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the time come to stop changing the clocks? All the countries that do not observe Daylight Saving Time - as scientists call for the UK to follow suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[As autumn sets in and the nights start to draw longer, it's finally time to officially say goodbye to British Summer Time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/has-the-time-come-to-stop-changing-the-clocks-all-the-countries-that-do-not-observe-daylight-saving-time-as-scientists-call-for-the-uk-to-follow-suit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/has-the-time-come-to-stop-changing-the-clocks-all-the-countries-that-do-not-observe-daylight-saving-time-as-scientists-call-for-the-uk-to-follow-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking number of wildfires could drive up cases of head and neck cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-breaking number of wildfires linked to soaring summer temperatures this year could drive an increase in head and neck cancers, a study has suggested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/record-breaking-number-of-wildfires-could-drive-up-cases-of-head-and-neck-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/record-breaking-number-of-wildfires-could-drive-up-cases-of-head-and-neck-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rosebank-life-on-the-oil-field-at-the-centre-of-a-political-storm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rosebank-life-on-the-oil-field-at-the-centre-of-a-political-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-russian-cages-to-irish-sanctuary-the-five-year-rescue-journey-of-bu-and-tyapa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-russian-cages-to-irish-sanctuary-the-five-year-rescue-journey-of-bu-and-tyapa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains cancelled and road warnings as Storm Boelo sweeps into Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trains-cancelled-and-road-warnings-as-storm-boelo-sweeps-into-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trains-cancelled-and-road-warnings-as-storm-boelo-sweeps-into-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hear Amelia Earhart's VOICE like never before: Scientists use AI to enhance a recording logged two years before the pilot's disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have used AI to enhance a historical recording of Amelia Earhart, making her voice sound clearer than ever before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hear-amelia-earharts-voice-like-never-before-scientists-use-ai-to-enhance-a-recording-logged-two-years-before-the-pilots-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hear-amelia-earharts-voice-like-never-before-scientists-use-ai-to-enhance-a-recording-logged-two-years-before-the-pilots-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking theory claims there are only six continents... as North America and Europe are still one landmass]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shock theory by scientists claims there are only six continents on Earth, and the US is somehow still connected to Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shocking-theory-claims-there-are-only-six-continents-as-north-america-and-europe-are-still-one-landmass/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shocking-theory-claims-there-are-only-six-continents-as-north-america-and-europe-are-still-one-landmass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot 'skinwalkers' and 'portal to another world' near America's famous paranormal hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO documents on Friday, including an investigation into mysterious portals and creatures near America's famous paranormal hotspot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-ufo-files-detail-sightings-of-six-foot-skinwalkers-and-portal-to-another-world-near-americas-famous-paranormal-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-ufo-files-detail-sightings-of-six-foot-skinwalkers-and-portal-to-another-world-near-americas-famous-paranormal-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind over Scotland from 21:00 until 21:00 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amber-weather-warning-as-storm-boelo-hits-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amber-weather-warning-as-storm-boelo-hits-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Floating gold' worth thousands is being found washed up on America's beaches. Here's what to look out for... but beware its disgusting origins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans hunting for the prized substance have a strong incentive not to publicize their finds, meaning it may be more prevalent than was widely understood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/floating-gold-worth-thousands-is-being-found-washed-up-on-americas-beaches-heres-what-to-look-out-for-but-beware-its-disgusting-origins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/floating-gold-worth-thousands-is-being-found-washed-up-on-americas-beaches-heres-what-to-look-out-for-but-beware-its-disgusting-origins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo to bring severe gales and heavy rain into Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-boelo-to-bring-severe-gales-and-heavy-rain-into-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-boelo-to-bring-severe-gales-and-heavy-rain-into-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret to happiness? Cats! Owners who spend more time close to their felines have more positive moods, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from Kyoto University found that spending time with your feline can produce a measurable boost to mood and wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-happiness-cats-owners-who-spend-more-time-close-to-their-felines-have-more-positive-moods-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-happiness-cats-owners-who-spend-more-time-close-to-their-felines-have-more-positive-moods-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project to restore rare native trees with DNA testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservation groups say black poplars are endangered due to felling, land drainage and habitat loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/project-to-restore-rare-native-trees-with-dna-testing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/project-to-restore-rare-native-trees-with-dna-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic swimming pond to be restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialists are looking at how to clear the Cornwall bath house pond and understand the tidal inlet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-swimming-pond-to-be-restored/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-swimming-pond-to-be-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people on standby when a storm strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most people are preparing to stay indoors as another storm approaches, others are getting ready to head straight into it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-people-on-standby-when-a-storm-strikes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-people-on-standby-when-a-storm-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains cancelled and roads warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trains-cancelled-and-roads-warnings-as-scotland-prepares-for-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trains-cancelled-and-roads-warnings-as-scotland-prepares-for-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions remain under yellow weather warnings for wind and rain, with a second storm expected to hit Scotland and parts of northern England on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-austen-brings-power-cuts-and-travel-disruption-as-more-wind-and-rain-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-austen-brings-power-cuts-and-travel-disruption-as-more-wind-and-rain-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major attack on Quest Diagnostics used by 85m Americans exposes private patient records]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest lab testing companies in the US has been breached by hackers, and the damage could affect millions of patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/major-attack-on-quest-diagnostics-used-by-85m-americans-exposes-private-patient-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/major-attack-on-quest-diagnostics-used-by-85m-americans-exposes-private-patient-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wales-plans-to-ban-steel-pylons-as-government-launches-consultation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wales-plans-to-ban-steel-pylons-as-government-launches-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo warning upgraded to amber]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scotland-to-be-hit-with-80mph-wind-gusts-as-storm-boelo-warning-upgraded-to-amber/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scotland-to-be-hit-with-80mph-wind-gusts-as-storm-boelo-warning-upgraded-to-amber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oil-spill-washes-up-on-uae-beaches-after-tanker-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oil-spill-washes-up-on-uae-beaches-after-tanker-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet faces security crisis as Anthropic chief warns it will 'get a lot worse']]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber crisis is looming asan Anthropic security leader warned that things 'are going to get a lot worse before they get better.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/internet-faces-security-crisis-as-anthropic-chief-warns-it-will-get-a-lot-worse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/internet-faces-security-crisis-as-anthropic-chief-warns-it-will-get-a-lot-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's internet faces security crisis will 'get a lot worse' as Anthropic chief warns of 'vulnerability tsunami']]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber crisis is looming asan Anthropic security leader warned that things 'are going to get a lot worse before they get better.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-internet-faces-security-crisis-will-get-a-lot-worse-as-anthropic-chief-warns-of-vulnerability-tsunami/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-internet-faces-security-crisis-will-get-a-lot-worse-as-anthropic-chief-warns-of-vulnerability-tsunami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather warnings in place ahead of Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amber Met Office alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/weather-warnings-in-place-ahead-of-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/weather-warnings-in-place-ahead-of-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet faces 'vulnerability tsunami' knocking services offline as Anthropic security leader warns the crisis will 'get a lot worse']]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber crisis is looming asan Anthropic security leader warned that things 'are going to get a lot worse before they get better.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/internet-faces-vulnerability-tsunami-knocking-services-offline-as-anthropic-security-leader-warns-the-crisis-will-get-a-lot-worse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/internet-faces-vulnerability-tsunami-knocking-services-offline-as-anthropic-security-leader-warns-the-crisis-will-get-a-lot-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon releases new UFO files detailing non-human bodies and mysterious egg-shaped craft inside guarded hangar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released Pentagon files have allegedly confirmed that one of the most famous UFO incidents in history was real.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-detailing-non-human-bodies-and-mysterious-egg-shaped-craft-inside-guarded-hangar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-detailing-non-human-bodies-and-mysterious-egg-shaped-craft-inside-guarded-hangar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's a one in three chance AI will kill mankind in ten years', ex-Google DeepMind researcher warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Turner said that as AI systems are becoming increasingly advanced, and scientists struggle to understand their behaviour, the human race is approaching a fork in the road over its future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/theres-a-one-in-three-chance-ai-will-kill-mankind-in-ten-years-ex-google-deepmind-researcher-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/theres-a-one-in-three-chance-ai-will-kill-mankind-in-ten-years-ex-google-deepmind-researcher-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon releases new UFO files detailing bodies and mysterious egg-shaped craft inside guarded hangar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released Pentagon files have allegedly confirmed that one of the most famous UFO incidents in history was real.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-detailing-bodies-and-mysterious-egg-shaped-craft-inside-guarded-hangar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-detailing-bodies-and-mysterious-egg-shaped-craft-inside-guarded-hangar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why should I stockpile and what will I need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-should-i-stockpile-and-what-will-i-need/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-should-i-stockpile-and-what-will-i-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret to exuding confidence? Raise your eyebrows and blink slowly, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Barack Obama to Oprah Winfrey, many celebrities exude confidence - even while addressing huge crowds of people. Now, scientists believe they've cracked the secret to their success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-exuding-confidence-raise-your-eyebrows-and-blink-slowly-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-exuding-confidence-raise-your-eyebrows-and-blink-slowly-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[October's full Hunter's Moon to light up night sky this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[October's full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will rise on Sunday night. Will the weather be in your favour?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/octobers-full-hunters-moon-to-light-up-night-sky-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/octobers-full-hunters-moon-to-light-up-night-sky-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been relentless' say IT workers on frontline of PHP cyber-security scramble]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-been-relentless-say-it-workers-on-frontline-of-php-cyber-security-scramble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-been-relentless-say-it-workers-on-frontline-of-php-cyber-security-scramble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark nurdles may be from Tyne spill, agency says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Danish Environment Protection Agency says nurdles it has tested are similar to the Tyne pellets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/denmark-nurdles-may-be-from-tyne-spill-agency-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/denmark-nurdles-may-be-from-tyne-spill-agency-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Singer' in AI-generated Chinese pop band quits the group because she's 'pregnant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Baby Queen were puzzled after the announcement as many were unaware the band isn't real but is in fact a creation of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singer-in-ai-generated-chinese-pop-band-quits-the-group-because-shes-pregnant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singer-in-ai-generated-chinese-pop-band-quits-the-group-because-shes-pregnant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño then and now: NASA releases satellite photos from 1997, 2015 and 2026 to show just how powerful this year's climate event is shaping up to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has released satellite images of two previous El Niños - in 1997 and 2015 - alongside a satellite image of this year's event, to compare their build-ups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-then-and-now-nasa-releases-satellite-photos-from-1997-2015-and-2026-to-show-just-how-powerful-this-years-climate-event-is-shaping-up-to-be/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-then-and-now-nasa-releases-satellite-photos-from-1997-2015-and-2026-to-show-just-how-powerful-this-years-climate-event-is-shaping-up-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The alarming reality of the worldwide website emergency: As a PHP weakness sparks a global cybersecurity alert, experts warn 'this is going to happen again']]></title><description><![CDATA[A decades-old piece of software has sparked one of the biggest cyber-security alerts in recent memory after a hidden security flaw suddenly came to light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-alarming-reality-of-the-worldwide-website-emergency-as-a-php-weakness-sparks-a-global-cybersecurity-alert-experts-warn-this-is-going-to-happen-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-alarming-reality-of-the-worldwide-website-emergency-as-a-php-weakness-sparks-a-global-cybersecurity-alert-experts-warn-this-is-going-to-happen-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Stephen Place says it will help businesses counter the rising cost of fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fund-to-help-businesses-switch-to-green-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fund-to-help-businesses-switch-to-green-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen hits UK as yellow wind warnings in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-austen-hits-uk-as-yellow-wind-warnings-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-austen-hits-uk-as-yellow-wind-warnings-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone Duo goes on sale around the world: Huge queues form outside Apple Stores in London, Bangkok and Sydney as shoppers race to get their hands on the foldable device]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale today, with shoppers flocking to get their hands on Apple's first foldable. Photos snapped in London, Bangkok, and Sydney show huge lines outside Apple Stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/iphone-duo-goes-on-sale-around-the-world-huge-queues-form-outside-apple-stores-in-london-bangkok-and-sydney-as-shoppers-race-to-get-their-hands-on-the-foldable-device/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/iphone-duo-goes-on-sale-around-the-world-huge-queues-form-outside-apple-stores-in-london-bangkok-and-sydney-as-shoppers-race-to-get-their-hands-on-the-foldable-device/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC presenter battles strong winds as Storm Austen hits Newquay]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-presenter-battles-strong-winds-as-storm-austen-hits-newquay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-presenter-battles-strong-winds-as-storm-austen-hits-newquay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Indian workers filming their work to train AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-indian-workers-filming-their-work-to-train-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-indian-workers-filming-their-work-to-train-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you have memories of a past life? Scientists uncover a striking pattern in reincarnation reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have uncovered a strikingpattern in reports of memories from a past life that they say can't be explained by 'existing psychosocial frameworks'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-have-memories-of-a-past-life-scientists-uncover-a-striking-pattern-in-reincarnation-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-have-memories-of-a-past-life-scientists-uncover-a-striking-pattern-in-reincarnation-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/lights-will-stay-on-this-winter-grid-operator-says-after-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/lights-will-stay-on-this-winter-grid-operator-says-after-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could experts have a solution to toxic algae?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts from the University of Bath are testing out a new invention at a lake in Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-experts-have-a-solution-to-toxic-algae/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-experts-have-a-solution-to-toxic-algae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shock-of-first-england-farmer-hit-by-bird-flu-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shock-of-first-england-farmer-hit-by-bird-flu-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blue-planet-iii-moment-octopus-escapes-death-after-hunt-gone-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blue-planet-iii-moment-octopus-escapes-death-after-hunt-gone-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glowing UFOs spotted racing over the Atlantic at 'hypersonic speeds' as sailors describe them vanishing and reappearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysterious glowing orbs were reported by a ship crew crossing the Atlantic Ocean this month. They described multiple UFOs moving at 'hypersonic speeds' over the vessel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/glowing-ufos-spotted-racing-over-the-atlantic-at-hypersonic-speeds-as-sailors-describe-them-vanishing-and-reappearing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/glowing-ufos-spotted-racing-over-the-atlantic-at-hypersonic-speeds-as-sailors-describe-them-vanishing-and-reappearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 was Europe's deadliest on record: Over 50,000 people died in urban areas - with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths, study estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists from Imperial College London predict that over 50,000 people died in urban areas across 30 countries, including the UK, as a result of extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/summer-2026-was-europes-deadliest-on-record-over-50000-people-died-in-urban-areas-with-climate-change-responsible-for-two-thirds-of-deaths-study-estimates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/summer-2026-was-europes-deadliest-on-record-over-50000-people-died-in-urban-areas-with-climate-change-responsible-for-two-thirds-of-deaths-study-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gasps-as-prince-william-makes-surprise-appearance-on-graham-norton-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gasps-as-prince-william-makes-surprise-appearance-on-graham-norton-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews and control centre staff say the fires were relentless with many firefighters still off work injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/firefighters-and-public-knowingly-put-at-risk-during-summer-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/firefighters-and-public-knowingly-put-at-risk-during-summer-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zuckerberg-wins-meta-deal-to-help-him-foot-bill-for-possible-california-billionaire-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zuckerberg-wins-meta-deal-to-help-him-foot-bill-for-possible-california-billionaire-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/race-to-update-services-computer-systems-after-cyber-security-flaw-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/race-to-update-services-computer-systems-after-cyber-security-flaw-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists pinpoint the exact sky that inspired Van Gogh's The Starry Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the most iconic works of art ever produced - and now experts have discovered what the painting really shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-pinpoint-the-exact-sky-that-inspired-van-goghs-the-starry-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-pinpoint-the-exact-sky-that-inspired-van-goghs-the-starry-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Josephine sparks hurricane-force wind warning as towering 34-foot waves threaten waters off US East Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hybrid storm is moving along the US East Coast, bringing dangerous conditions to Americans hundreds of miles from its center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-josephine-sparks-hurricane-force-wind-warning-as-towering-34-foot-waves-threaten-waters-off-us-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-josephine-sparks-hurricane-force-wind-warning-as-towering-34-foot-waves-threaten-waters-off-us-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/first-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-detected-in-france-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/first-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-detected-in-france-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activists celebrate as land given protected status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers say they have been campaigning for 30 years to keep a wild space free from development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/activists-celebrate-as-land-given-protected-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/activists-celebrate-as-land-given-protected-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather warning in place ahead of Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Met Office weather warning is in place from 18:00 BST on Saturday until 15:00 GMT on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/weather-warning-in-place-ahead-of-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/weather-warning-in-place-ahead-of-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/at-least-four-dead-after-storm-brings-flooding-to-southern-france/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/at-least-four-dead-after-storm-brings-flooding-to-southern-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project aims to protect rare arctic-alpine plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three year scheme is awarded £65,000 to collect seeds and plant them in the fells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/project-aims-to-protect-rare-arctic-alpine-plants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/project-aims-to-protect-rare-arctic-alpine-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Maya Jama and James Acaster get away with murder in plain sight? Psychologist reveals whether Celebrity Traitors' risky yawning tactic will REALLY work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans were left on the edge of their seats at the end of the last episode, which saw Traitors Maya Jama and James Acaster attempt to murder a Faithful in plain sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-maya-jama-and-james-acaster-get-away-with-murder-in-plain-sight-psychologist-reveals-whether-celebrity-traitors-risky-yawning-tactic-will-really-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-maya-jama-and-james-acaster-get-away-with-murder-in-plain-sight-psychologist-reveals-whether-celebrity-traitors-risky-yawning-tactic-will-really-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-storms-in-two-days-as-austen-and-boelo-target-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-storms-in-two-days-as-austen-and-boelo-target-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the healthiest way to eat beef? Top nutritionist on why steak isn't that bad for you after all - even a burger might be better than chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here, experts reveal how to enjoy beef without worrying about the potential impact on your health. With a few simple tweaks, even steaks can be part of your health kick...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whats-the-healthiest-way-to-eat-beef-top-nutritionist-on-why-steak-isnt-that-bad-for-you-after-all-even-a-burger-might-be-better-than-chicken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whats-the-healthiest-way-to-eat-beef-top-nutritionist-on-why-steak-isnt-that-bad-for-you-after-all-even-a-burger-might-be-better-than-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worldwide website emergency explained: How a critical PHP weakness sparked a global cybersecurity alert - and exactly what it means for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[A critical weakness has gone unnoticed in the very foundations of the internet for decades, but now AI has triggered a global cybersecurity alert by bringing it to light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worldwide-website-emergency-explained-how-a-critical-php-weakness-sparked-a-global-cybersecurity-alert-and-exactly-what-it-means-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worldwide-website-emergency-explained-how-a-critical-php-weakness-sparked-a-global-cybersecurity-alert-and-exactly-what-it-means-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zoe-kleinman-php-is-the-cyber-equivalent-of-an-unexploded-bomb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zoe-kleinman-php-is-the-cyber-equivalent-of-an-unexploded-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></title><description><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb bans hosts from demanding guests strip beds and wash up - as new rules are branded a 'nightmare' and furious owners threaten to QUIT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The accommodation giant's major shake-up has sparked a furious backlash, with some property owners warning they may take their homes elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/airbnb-bans-hosts-from-demanding-guests-strip-beds-and-wash-up-as-new-rules-are-branded-a-nightmare-and-furious-owners-threaten-to-quit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/airbnb-bans-hosts-from-demanding-guests-strip-beds-and-wash-up-as-new-rules-are-branded-a-nightmare-and-furious-owners-threaten-to-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño is off the CHARTS: Fresh figures suggest the climate event will reach 'unprecedented strength' by December - sparking weather chaos globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super El Niño is becoming 'unprecedented in strength', new figures released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-is-off-the-charts-fresh-figures-suggest-the-climate-event-will-reach-unprecedented-strength-by-december-sparking-weather-chaos-globally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-is-off-the-charts-fresh-figures-suggest-the-climate-event-will-reach-unprecedented-strength-by-december-sparking-weather-chaos-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-working-to-identify-exposure-after-global-cyber-security-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-working-to-identify-exposure-after-global-cyber-security-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackdaw decision 'taken outwith Scotland about Scotland's energy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Green Mark Ruskell, the SNP’s Keith Brown and Scottish Labour’s Jenny Young weigh up the Jackdaw decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jackdaw-decision-taken-outwith-scotland-about-scotlands-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jackdaw-decision-taken-outwith-scotland-about-scotlands-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-php-and-why-did-it-spark-a-global-cyber-security-scramble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-php-and-why-did-it-spark-a-global-cyber-security-scramble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-uk-set-to-green-light-a-huge-untapped-oil-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-uk-set-to-green-light-a-huge-untapped-oil-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI risks missing 2030 energy goals, says Stormont committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A committee hears that Northern Ireland could lose out on economic opportunities if action is not accelerated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ni-risks-missing-2030-energy-goals-says-stormont-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ni-risks-missing-2030-energy-goals-says-stormont-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant 'Doomsday fish' washes ashore in South America sparking claims of an impending disaster: 'Not a good omen']]></title><description><![CDATA[A giant sea serpent believed to be a herald of major disasters has just washed ashore in one of the most seismically active regions in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-doomsday-fish-washes-ashore-in-south-america-sparking-claims-of-an-impending-disaster-not-a-good-omen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-doomsday-fish-washes-ashore-in-south-america-sparking-claims-of-an-impending-disaster-not-a-good-omen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trumps-green-card-curbs-test-indian-tech-workers-american-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trumps-green-card-curbs-test-indian-tech-workers-american-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-elon-musk-plotting-a-mega-merger-of-spacex-and-tesla/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-elon-musk-plotting-a-mega-merger-of-spacex-and-tesla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-a-peat-fire-so-bad-bbc-is-in-indonesia-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-a-peat-fire-so-bad-bbc-is-in-indonesia-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclone Josephine forms near US East Coast as nine states are warned of storm's impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane trackers announced that Cyclone Josephine has formed off the US East Coast. Forecasts show nine states could see storm impacts for days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cyclone-josephine-forms-near-us-east-coast-as-nine-states-are-warned-of-storms-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cyclone-josephine-forms-near-us-east-coast-as-nine-states-are-warned-of-storms-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New lab to become centre for investigating uplands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research facility in Penrith will also help train the next generation of environmental scientists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-lab-to-become-centre-for-investigating-uplands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-lab-to-become-centre-for-investigating-uplands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pieces of Halley's Comet behind chilling doomsday panic to blaze across America's skies in hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pieces of Halley's Comet are set to blaze across the skies tonight, but the famous comet has a dark history of fueling chilling doomsday fears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pieces-of-halleys-comet-behind-chilling-doomsday-panic-to-blaze-across-americas-skies-in-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pieces-of-halleys-comet-behind-chilling-doomsday-panic-to-blaze-across-americas-skies-in-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/websites-taken-down-worldwide-as-critical-cyber-security-update-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/websites-taken-down-worldwide-as-critical-cyber-security-update-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites go dark worldwide after critical flaws are exposed, leaving up to 70% of sites open to attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent warning has been issued to millions after a software used by more than half of the world's websites was found to have critical flaws that could let hackers take over servers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/websites-go-dark-worldwide-after-critical-flaws-are-exposed-leaving-up-to-70-of-sites-open-to-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/websites-go-dark-worldwide-after-critical-flaws-are-exposed-leaving-up-to-70-of-sites-open-to-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils who designed a badge sent to space meet NASA astronaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Rubio is set to be in the crew for the Artemis III mission and previously spent a year in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pupils-who-designed-a-badge-sent-to-space-meet-nasa-astronaut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pupils-who-designed-a-badge-sent-to-space-meet-nasa-astronaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado alerts issued as millions brace for days of severe storms in nine US states: 'Take cover now!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme storms are sweeping across severe states, bringing the threat of flooding and deadly tornadoes to millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tornado-alerts-issued-as-millions-brace-for-days-of-severe-storms-in-nine-us-states-take-cover-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tornado-alerts-issued-as-millions-brace-for-days-of-severe-storms-in-nine-us-states-take-cover-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel leak which killed fish in River Taff stopped]]></title><description><![CDATA[GE Aerospace previously confirmed fuel got into the river while repair work took place nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-leak-which-killed-fish-in-river-taff-stopped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-leak-which-killed-fish-in-river-taff-stopped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you recognise celebrities by their EARS? Take the test - as research reveals forensic experts only need one facial feature to identify individuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to memorable facial features, the eyes or mouth might be the first to spring to mind. But according to a new study, it's actually your ears that could be the key to identifying you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-you-recognise-celebrities-by-their-ears-take-the-test-as-research-reveals-forensic-experts-only-need-one-facial-feature-to-identify-individuals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/can-you-recognise-celebrities-by-their-ears-take-the-test-as-research-reveals-forensic-experts-only-need-one-facial-feature-to-identify-individuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/just-eat-apologises-for-ai-food-mistakes-after-social-media-ridicule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/just-eat-apologises-for-ai-food-mistakes-after-social-media-ridicule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dino-mite discovery! Belgian tourists discover the remains of a 174 million-year-old giant ichthyosaur while strolling on a beach in Dorset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michel Plissart and Carine Christens were taking a walk along the beach near Bridport when they stumbled over a shelf of rock sticking out of the sand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dino-mite-discovery-belgian-tourists-discover-the-remains-of-a-174-million-year-old-giant-ichthyosaur-while-strolling-on-a-beach-in-dorset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dino-mite-discovery-belgian-tourists-discover-the-remains-of-a-174-million-year-old-giant-ichthyosaur-while-strolling-on-a-beach-in-dorset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government approves production from Jackdaw amid intense debate about the project's environmental and economic impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-jackdaw-ignites-row-over-climate-and-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-jackdaw-ignites-row-over-climate-and-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Jackdaw cut your energy bills?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/will-jackdaw-cut-your-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/will-jackdaw-cut-your-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer warning after chemical explosion unleashes dangerous plume across Ohio city: 'It's really toxic']]></title><description><![CDATA[A hazardous chemical explosion in Ohio sparked evacuation orders. Officials say the 'release is ongoing' and have told locals to shelter in place within three miles of the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cancer-warning-after-chemical-explosion-unleashes-dangerous-plume-across-ohio-city-its-really-toxic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cancer-warning-after-chemical-explosion-unleashes-dangerous-plume-across-ohio-city-its-really-toxic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies confused after enormous swarm of moths shows up as rain on radar]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interrupted moth migration pattern has caused trouble for meteorologists over the last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aussies-confused-after-enormous-swarm-of-moths-shows-up-as-rain-on-radar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aussies-confused-after-enormous-swarm-of-moths-shows-up-as-rain-on-radar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies into Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-peak-in-uk-skies-into-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-peak-in-uk-skies-into-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/burnham-defends-jackdaw-decision-as-badenoch-urges-pm-to-overturn-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-licences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/burnham-defends-jackdaw-decision-as-badenoch-urges-pm-to-overturn-ban-on-new-oil-and-gas-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's top dog and cat names, revealed - so, does your pet make the cut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget classic names like Rover or Felix - when it comes to their furry friends, Brits are getting a lot more creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-top-dog-and-cat-names-revealed-so-does-your-pet-make-the-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-top-dog-and-cat-names-revealed-so-does-your-pet-make-the-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the iPhone Duo a gimmick or is time to join the foldable revolution? SHIVALI BEST tests Apple's &pound;2,000 device to find out if two screens are really better than one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The device folds open like a book, transforming from a regular-sized smartphone into a mini tablet. But is it just a &pound;2,000 gimmick, or is it finally time to embrace the dual-screen life?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-iphone-duo-a-gimmick-or-is-time-to-join-the-foldable-revolution-shivali-best-tests-apples-pound2000-device-to-find-out-if-two-screens-are-really-better-than-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-iphone-duo-a-gimmick-or-is-time-to-join-the-foldable-revolution-shivali-best-tests-apples-pound2000-device-to-find-out-if-two-screens-are-really-better-than-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the iPhone Duo a gimmick or is time to join the foldable revolution? SHIVALI BEST tests Apple's £2,000 device to find out if two screens are really better than one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The device folds open like a book, transforming from a regular-sized smartphone into a mini tablet. But is it just a £2,000 gimmick, or is it finally time to embrace the dual-screen life?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-iphone-duo-a-gimmick-or-is-time-to-join-the-foldable-revolution-shivali-best-tests-apples-2000-device-to-find-out-if-two-screens-are-really-better-than-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-the-iphone-duo-a-gimmick-or-is-time-to-join-the-foldable-revolution-shivali-best-tests-apples-2000-device-to-find-out-if-two-screens-are-really-better-than-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-much-gas-could-jackdaw-provide-and-will-it-cut-your-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-much-gas-could-jackdaw-provide-and-will-it-cut-your-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut surprise video leaves pupils starstruck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surprise came after a teacher's father met Peake while working on a cruise ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astronaut-surprise-video-leaves-pupils-starstruck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astronaut-surprise-video-leaves-pupils-starstruck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The household appliances that could spark a deadly fire: As coroner calls for tumble dryer sales ban, experts reveal the biggest risks in your home]]></title><description><![CDATA[From your cosy electric blanket to the innocent-looking vacuum cleaner, common household appliances could spark deadly fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-household-appliances-that-could-spark-a-deadly-fire-as-coroner-calls-for-tumble-dryer-sales-ban-experts-reveal-the-biggest-risks-in-your-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-household-appliances-that-could-spark-a-deadly-fire-as-coroner-calls-for-tumble-dryer-sales-ban-experts-reveal-the-biggest-risks-in-your-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious 'humanoid predator' lurking near US border could be from another dimension, UFO investigator claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shocking images have captured what one UFO investigator has called proof of a non-human predator loose along the US-Mexico border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-humanoid-predator-lurking-near-us-border-could-be-from-another-dimension-ufo-investigator-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-humanoid-predator-lurking-near-us-border-could-be-from-another-dimension-ufo-investigator-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this why the world's most mysterious text is yet to be cracked? 600-year-old Voynich manuscript may have been bound out of order, experts claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists claim that the real reason no one has ever managed to decipher the elusive text is that its pages have been bound out of order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-this-why-the-worlds-most-mysterious-text-is-yet-to-be-cracked-600-year-old-voynich-manuscript-may-have-been-bound-out-of-order-experts-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-this-why-the-worlds-most-mysterious-text-is-yet-to-be-cracked-600-year-old-voynich-manuscript-may-have-been-bound-out-of-order-experts-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget 1.5&deg;C: The world is now on track for 2.8&deg;C of global warming by 2100, UN warns - and the impacts are going to be 'disastrous']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new report, titled 'Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return', the UN warns that under current government policies, warming will reach&nbsp;2.8&deg;C by the end of the century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-15degc-the-world-is-now-on-track-for-28degc-of-global-warming-by-2100-un-warns-and-the-impacts-are-going-to-be-disastrous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-15degc-the-world-is-now-on-track-for-28degc-of-global-warming-by-2100-un-warns-and-the-impacts-are-going-to-be-disastrous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget 1.5°C: The world is now on track for 2.8°C of global warming by 2100, UN warns - and the impacts are going to be 'disastrous']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new report, titled 'Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return', the UN warns that under current government policies, warming will reach 2.8°C by the end of the century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-15c-the-world-is-now-on-track-for-28c-of-global-warming-by-2100-un-warns-and-the-impacts-are-going-to-be-disastrous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-15c-the-world-is-now-on-track-for-28c-of-global-warming-by-2100-un-warns-and-the-impacts-are-going-to-be-disastrous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-confirms-he-is-considering-merging-tesla-and-spacex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-confirms-he-is-considering-merging-tesla-and-spacex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery of the skeleton discovered at Westminster Abbey is SOLVED: Remains found in Roman sarcophagus in 1869 belong to a high-ranking medieval monk, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The identity of a mysterious skeleton discovered at Westminster Abbey more than 150 years ago may have been solved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-of-the-skeleton-discovered-at-westminster-abbey-is-solved-remains-found-in-roman-sarcophagus-in-1869-belong-to-a-high-ranking-medieval-monk-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-of-the-skeleton-discovered-at-westminster-abbey-is-solved-remains-found-in-roman-sarcophagus-in-1869-belong-to-a-high-ranking-medieval-monk-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tech-helping-crack-decades-old-cold-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tech-helping-crack-decades-old-cold-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'mirror life' detector that could save humanity from destruction: Scientists develop a light-based method for spotting deadly synthetic organisms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have developed a 'mirror life' detector that could save humanity from destruction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-mirror-life-detector-that-could-save-humanity-from-destruction-scientists-develop-a-light-based-method-for-spotting-deadly-synthetic-organisms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-mirror-life-detector-that-could-save-humanity-from-destruction-scientists-develop-a-light-based-method-for-spotting-deadly-synthetic-organisms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eerie 'UFO cloud' over Washington DC sparks claim of cloaked alien craft hiding in the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eerie sighting over Washington DC has sparked claims that alien craft are hiding in America's skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eerie-ufo-cloud-over-washington-dc-sparks-claim-of-cloaked-alien-craft-hiding-in-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eerie-ufo-cloud-over-washington-dc-sparks-claim-of-cloaked-alien-craft-hiding-in-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a Christian leader who attended a secret meeting with Anthropic. The crisis of faith will be so earth-shattering that we prayed&hellip; here's my warning to anyone using AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind closed doors at Anthropic, religious thinkers prayed as they confronted the moral dangers of machines growing ever more powerful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-christian-leader-who-attended-a-secret-meeting-with-anthropic-the-crisis-of-faith-will-be-so-earth-shattering-that-we-prayedhellip-heres-my-warning-to-anyone-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-christian-leader-who-attended-a-secret-meeting-with-anthropic-the-crisis-of-faith-will-be-so-earth-shattering-that-we-prayedhellip-heres-my-warning-to-anyone-using-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a Christian leader who attended a secret meeting with Anthropic. The crisis of faith will be so earth-shattering that we prayed… here's my warning to anyone using AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind closed doors at Anthropic, religious thinkers prayed as they confronted the moral dangers of machines growing ever more powerful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-christian-leader-who-attended-a-secret-meeting-with-anthropic-the-crisis-of-faith-will-be-so-earth-shattering-that-we-prayed-heres-my-warning-to-anyone-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-christian-leader-who-attended-a-secret-meeting-with-anthropic-the-crisis-of-faith-will-be-so-earth-shattering-that-we-prayed-heres-my-warning-to-anyone-using-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's most popular baby names for 2026 revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's most popular baby names for 2026 have been revealed, with familiar favorites holding their ground as others tumble out of the rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-most-popular-baby-names-for-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-most-popular-baby-names-for-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-ceo-sam-altman-wins-dismissal-of-sisters-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-ceo-sam-altman-wins-dismissal-of-sisters-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-resolves-cloud-outage-affecting-uk-banks-and-websites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-resolves-cloud-outage-affecting-uk-banks-and-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño has already increased sea levels by 15 INCHES in some regions - leaving entire communities at risk of being plunged underwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entire communities could be left underwater as a monster 'Super El Ni&ntilde;o' pushes parts of the Pacific Ocean to a staggering 15 inches (40cm) above normal levels, scientists have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-has-already-increased-sea-levels-by-15-inches-in-some-regions-leaving-entire-communities-at-risk-of-being-plunged-underwater/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-has-already-increased-sea-levels-by-15-inches-in-some-regions-leaving-entire-communities-at-risk-of-being-plunged-underwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos as massive Google outage crashes banking apps, with NHS and court service also affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge outage has hit hundreds of websites and apps due to an issue with the Google Cloud service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chaos-as-massive-google-outage-crashes-banking-apps-with-nhs-and-court-service-also-affected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chaos-as-massive-google-outage-crashes-banking-apps-with-nhs-and-court-service-also-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving travel map reveals trouble spots where snow and rain could disrupt holiday journeys across parts of US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain and snow in half of the US could make for difficult travel for millions driving or flying during the Thanksgiving holiday week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/thanksgiving-travel-map-reveals-trouble-spots-where-snow-and-rain-could-disrupt-holiday-journeys-across-parts-of-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/thanksgiving-travel-map-reveals-trouble-spots-where-snow-and-rain-could-disrupt-holiday-journeys-across-parts-of-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['True place' where Jesus was baptized discovered at site matching biblical account, archaeologist claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[An archaeologist claims to have identified the 'true site' of Jesus' baptism, citing ruins and ancient texts that he believes point to where the biblical event may have taken place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/true-place-where-jesus-was-baptized-discovered-at-site-matching-biblical-account-archaeologist-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/true-place-where-jesus-was-baptized-discovered-at-site-matching-biblical-account-archaeologist-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two enormous icebergs have broken away from Antarctica and are now on a collision course with a remote British island, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two enormous icebergs have broken away from Antarctica and are now on a collision course with a remote British island, experts have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-enormous-icebergs-have-broken-away-from-antarctica-and-are-now-on-a-collision-course-with-a-remote-british-island-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-enormous-icebergs-have-broken-away-from-antarctica-and-are-now-on-a-collision-course-with-a-remote-british-island-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-asks-apple-to-widen-access-to-its-payment-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-asks-apple-to-widen-access-to-its-payment-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK finance watchdog wants firms to report AI failures and close calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's financial regulator says firms' incident reporting must cover significant AI failures and near-misses as increasingly autonomous systems raise new risks. Speaking at Bloomberg's UK Policy Series on Monday, Financial Conduct Authority chief data, information and intelligence officer Jessica Rusu said the regulator wants Britain to lead safe AI adoption in financial services. Greater autonomy, however, requires clear accountability. "Poorly governed AI can create consumer harm, cyber vuln]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-finance-watchdog-wants-firms-to-report-ai-failures-and-close-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-finance-watchdog-wants-firms-to-report-ai-failures-and-close-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who really made China's Terracotta Army? Fingerprints reveal new clues on the builders of the life-size terracotta figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Terracotta Army is one of the most stunning testaments to the power of the ancient Chinese emperors. Now, scientists have revealed clues about who made this gargantuan funeral monument.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/who-really-made-chinas-terracotta-army-fingerprints-reveal-new-clues-on-the-builders-of-the-life-size-terracotta-figures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/who-really-made-chinas-terracotta-army-fingerprints-reveal-new-clues-on-the-builders-of-the-life-size-terracotta-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Cloud's London zones takes a nap, multiple services disrupted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Cloud customers in Western Europe are waking up to severe disruption affecting multiple services and, as yet, there is no estimated time of recovery.The europe-west-2-b is one of three local availability zones in the London region, intended to help protect against hardware or regional failures. The downtime began at 0608 UTC, meaning customers need more than a coffee to feel OK about today.According to Google Cloud&rsquo;s status page: &ldquo;Multiple Google Cloud services are experiencin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-clouds-london-zones-takes-a-nap-multiple-services-disrupted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-clouds-london-zones-takes-a-nap-multiple-services-disrupted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes of finding Amelia Earhart's lost plane are dashed: US expedition travels 830 miles to remote Pacific island - only to discover the 'Taraia Object' is NOT her Lockheed Electra]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mysterious object on a remote Pacific island is not Amelia Earhart's long lost plane, a US expedition has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hopes-of-finding-amelia-earharts-lost-plane-are-dashed-us-expedition-travels-830-miles-to-remote-pacific-island-only-to-discover-the-taraia-object-is-not-her-lockheed-electra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hopes-of-finding-amelia-earharts-lost-plane-are-dashed-us-expedition-travels-830-miles-to-remote-pacific-island-only-to-discover-the-taraia-object-is-not-her-lockheed-electra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next ayahuasca? US drug companies are vying to get their hands on a mind-altering root bark used in Gabonese ritual traditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over ayahuasca - there's a new mind-altering plant attracting attention from the US pharmaceutical giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-next-ayahuasca-us-drug-companies-are-vying-to-get-their-hands-on-a-mind-altering-root-bark-used-in-gabonese-ritual-traditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-next-ayahuasca-us-drug-companies-are-vying-to-get-their-hands-on-a-mind-altering-root-bark-used-in-gabonese-ritual-traditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s mobile networks fall to bottom of Europe’s capital league]]></title><description><![CDATA[London's mobile network performance has slipped behind other European capitals as operators struggle to add capacity fast enough to meet demand. The city ranked seventh out of 18 in the continent for median download speed in 2021, but traffic has since expanded faster than available capacity. Other metropolises have improved; London now has the slowest speeds and the highest latency under load, according to mobile network testing firm Ookla. The research points to obstacles mobile operators face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/londons-mobile-networks-fall-to-bottom-of-europes-capital-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/londons-mobile-networks-fall-to-bottom-of-europes-capital-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why cyber resilience is now a boardroom priority for UK public services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK public sector has reached a cyber resilience inflection point. A new Prime Minister has taken office, and significant machinery-of-government changes have already been announced, including the scrapping of DSIT, the department that had become the center of government digital, technology and cyber policy. Its responsibilities are now being redistributed across other parts of Whitehall, creating a new policy and delivery landscape for public sector leaders to navigate. For years, cyber secu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-cyber-resilience-is-now-a-boardroom-priority-for-uk-public-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-cyber-resilience-is-now-a-boardroom-priority-for-uk-public-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-peak-in-uk-skies-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-peak-in-uk-skies-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The British island where red squirrels are thriving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say that, with red squirrels dwindling in the UK, Jersey is an "important refuge".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-british-island-where-red-squirrels-are-thriving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-british-island-where-red-squirrels-are-thriving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony updates the Walkman as a $5,900 gold-plated MP3 player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony last week revived its famed Walkman brand of portable music players, with a trio of updated products that feature Android 16, touch screens, eye-popping prices, and dubious assertions of audiophile appeal. The Japanese giant named the new models the NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900. All can store and play many codecs, including MP3s, WMA, and FLAC files, plus others like Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Apple Lossless, which use various tricks to avoid nasty artefacts accruing during the di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sony-updates-the-walkman-as-a-5900-gold-plated-mp3-player/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sony-updates-the-walkman-as-a-5900-gold-plated-mp3-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland needs 'courage and leadership' to tackle climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new chair of the Climate Change Committee is spending two days in Northern Ireland on a fact-finding mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/northern-ireland-needs-courage-and-leadership-to-tackle-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/northern-ireland-needs-courage-and-leadership-to-tackle-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘David Beckham’ was briefly the world’s second-worst manga pirate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A website registered by &ldquo;David Beckham&rdquo; was the world&rsquo;s second-most-visited source of pirated Japanese manga in February 2025, leading publishers to call for better verification of who buys domain names to address the problem. The &ldquo;Beckham&rdquo; who registered the site was of course not the famous footballer and spokesmodel. However Tatsuo Ninoseki, an attorney with the Shin Hirakawa-Cho Law Office who represents the Japan Publishers manga Anti-Piracy Conference (JPMAC),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/david-beckham-was-briefly-the-worlds-second-worst-manga-pirate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/david-beckham-was-briefly-the-worlds-second-worst-manga-pirate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humans have to befriend bots 'or we're toast' and I 'fear for' my children, says genius Brit AI inventor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian computer scientist known for his work on artificial neural networks, issued the stark warning at a festival in Tenerife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/humans-have-to-befriend-bots-or-were-toast-and-i-fear-for-my-children-says-genius-brit-ai-inventor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/humans-have-to-befriend-bots-or-were-toast-and-i-fear-for-my-children-says-genius-brit-ai-inventor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICANN testing tech to let law enforcement access non-public WHOIS info]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICANN has started testing authentication schemes that will allow law enforcement agencies to make urgent requests for non-public WHOIS information &ndash; when needed to address threats to life, critical infrastructure, or child exploitation. Domain registrars collect information about their customers and in the past that data was publicly available in WHOIS records. Some domain registrars offer services that substitute their own contact details, to preserve customer privacy. In recent years, la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-testing-tech-to-let-law-enforcement-access-non-public-whois-info/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-testing-tech-to-let-law-enforcement-access-non-public-whois-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeepSeek deep-sixed at all US federal civilian agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Department of Homeland Security on Monday issued an order directing federal civilian agencies not to use technology products from Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, and to remove any existing implementations. The order [PDF] is broad, as it requires agencies to ditch "all DeepSeek and DeepSeek-affiliate products, and third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations." Complying will be tricky as it is not clear which third-party products and services have been developed usi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/deepseek-deep-sixed-at-all-us-federal-civilian-agencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/deepseek-deep-sixed-at-all-us-federal-civilian-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the strongest El Ni&ntilde;o on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/five-ways-el-nio-is-affecting-the-weather-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/five-ways-el-nio-is-affecting-the-weather-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten particle could answer mystery of why we exist, say physicists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why we exist is one of the strangest mysteries science has to grapple with, but scientists may have found the answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forgotten-particle-could-answer-mystery-of-why-we-exist-say-physicists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forgotten-particle-could-answer-mystery-of-why-we-exist-say-physicists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a SELFIE predict whether you'll survive cancer? Scientists develop AI tool that can spot patients at greatest risk of dying simply by looking at their faces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple selfie could soon be used to predict a patient's chance of surviving cancer, an intriguing study has suggested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-a-selfie-predict-whether-youll-survive-cancer-scientists-develop-ai-tool-that-can-spot-patients-at-greatest-risk-of-dying-simply-by-looking-at-their-faces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-a-selfie-predict-whether-youll-survive-cancer-scientists-develop-ai-tool-that-can-spot-patients-at-greatest-risk-of-dying-simply-by-looking-at-their-faces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission to Mars! Japanese spacecraft begins epic five-year quest to bring Martian moon samples back to Earth for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Japanese rocket is set to blast off on an ambitious &pound;262 million mission to swipe soil samples from one of Mars's mysterious moons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-to-mars-japanese-spacecraft-begins-epic-five-year-quest-to-bring-martian-moon-samples-back-to-earth-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-to-mars-japanese-spacecraft-begins-epic-five-year-quest-to-bring-martian-moon-samples-back-to-earth-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize confirms cyberattack forced US and European systems offline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch grocery giant Ahold Delhaize, which operates US supermarket chains Food Lion, Giant Food, and Stop &amp; Shop, said it proactively took IT systems offline following a cyberattack, affecting most of its US and European brands. The multinational chain originally disclosed the incident on October 12. &ldquo;Ahold Delhaize is experiencing a security issue within its network,&rdquo; it said at the time, adding that security teams, working to mitigate the issues, took &ldquo;some&rdquo; IT syste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/grocery-giant-ahold-delhaize-confirms-cyberattack-forced-us-and-european-systems-offline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/grocery-giant-ahold-delhaize-confirms-cyberattack-forced-us-and-european-systems-offline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon makes vague commitment to unproven nuclear tech to power Indiana datacenters]]></title><description><![CDATA[To feed its Indiana datacenters with plenty of juice, Amazon is funding the development of a new nuclear facility that will provide nearly 1 gigawatt of power. However, we'll have to see if this happens anytime soon, given the immature technology it's using. Amazon said on Monday that it was funding the project with an undisclosed amount of cash as part of an expansion of its existing deal with X-energy, a next-generation nuclear power startup focusing on building small modular reactors (SMRs) p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-makes-vague-commitment-to-unproven-nuclear-tech-to-power-indiana-datacenters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-makes-vague-commitment-to-unproven-nuclear-tech-to-power-indiana-datacenters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxwell gives sub-optimal code a runtime glow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may not be enough to just use LLMs to write your code when you can also use them to adjust it while your program runs. DoubleAI, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based startup founded in 2023, on Monday introduced Maxwell, a code execution model (CEM) that evaluates, optimizes, and rewrites binary code during execution. Named for Maxwell's Demon, a creature imagined by physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell in 1867 as part of a thought experiment on entropy, the Maxwell CEM preprocesses algorithms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/maxwell-gives-sub-optimal-code-a-runtime-glow-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/maxwell-gives-sub-optimal-code-a-runtime-glow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-blasts-off-for-mars-to-grab-a-piece-of-its-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-blasts-off-for-mars-to-grab-a-piece-of-its-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I worked with NASA. UFO disclosure will finally happen... but it's not coming from the White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House made a promise to release every file connected to UFOs and extraterrestrials, leading many to believe they would finally know if aliens are real or just science fiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-worked-with-nasa-ufo-disclosure-will-finally-happen-but-its-not-coming-from-the-white-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-worked-with-nasa-ufo-disclosure-will-finally-happen-but-its-not-coming-from-the-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Pacific 'wave' heads for US coast as scientists warn of 'quintuple whammy' flooding threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands may be forced to evacuate as a string of events are about to collide to cause massive waves and sea level rise along the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-pacific-wave-heads-for-us-coast-as-scientists-warn-of-quintuple-whammy-flooding-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-pacific-wave-heads-for-us-coast-as-scientists-warn-of-quintuple-whammy-flooding-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security patches need patches now that attackers have AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updating your software only gets you so far. A scary scenario - security fixes themselves being bypassed - is becoming more common, according to AI penetration-testing startup Terra Security, which found a sharp rise in reported patch failures in 2026 after years of relatively low numbers. And no, it&rsquo;s not a coincidence that AI vulnerability discovery and patching also exploded this year. For example, Russian government cyberspies exploited a zero-day Windows Shell security bypass bug, CVE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-patches-need-patches-now-that-attackers-have-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-patches-need-patches-now-that-attackers-have-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Write bot-resistant code with KillSwitch, a programming language designed to confuse LLMs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to keep bots from making sense of the code you worked so hard on and using it to write programs of their own, there's a new programming language out there designed to confuse LLMs. What began as software engineer Dominik Picheta experimenting with whether LLMs understand the code they write has turned into something else entirely: An open-source, albeit esoteric, programming language he&rsquo;s dubbed KillSwitch. There are no brackets, no formatting standards to remember, and seeming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/write-bot-resistant-code-with-killswitch-a-programming-language-designed-to-confuse-llms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/write-bot-resistant-code-with-killswitch-a-programming-language-designed-to-confuse-llms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission to Mars! Japanese spacecraft to begin epic five-year quest to bring Martian moon samples back to Earth for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Japanese rocket is set to blast off on an ambitious &pound;262 million mission to swipe soil samples from one of Mars's mysterious moons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-to-mars-japanese-spacecraft-to-begin-epic-five-year-quest-to-bring-martian-moon-samples-back-to-earth-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mission-to-mars-japanese-spacecraft-to-begin-epic-five-year-quest-to-bring-martian-moon-samples-back-to-earth-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s cloud sovereignty rules could do more harm than good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe&rsquo;s drive for cloud sovereignty is leading to member states favoring providers from their own nation instead of building a Europe-wide cloud services market, according to a report critical of the EU&rsquo;s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). A study by the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) looked at public cloud contracts in nine EU member states and found that every one that invoked the new vocabulary around &ldquo;sovereignty&rdquo; went to a dom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-cloud-sovereignty-rules-could-do-more-harm-than-good/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-cloud-sovereignty-rules-could-do-more-harm-than-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curraghs Wildlife Park has its busiest October weekend ever after the birth of eight capybara pups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/capybara-pups-at-manx-zoo-draw-record-crowds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/capybara-pups-at-manx-zoo-draw-record-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Hat helps teach about tech writing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Brno in Czechia, Red Hat&rsquo;s large local office has been helping the city&rsquo;s Masaryk University to teach future technical writers. Whenever someone tries to teach, though, they learn as well. At the Open Source Summit in Prague, a senior member of Red Hat&rsquo;s documentation team in Brno presented a talk called Diagrams &amp; Dragons: Teaching Technical Writing to University Students the Open Source Way. Red Hat has a large site in Brno, which is the second-largest Czech city and i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/red-hat-helps-teach-about-tech-writing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/red-hat-helps-teach-about-tech-writing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions brace for impact as nor'easter threatens East Coast today with up to 14-foot waves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major nor'easter is forming right off the US East Coast, leading to a week-long alert for dangerous winds and flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-brace-for-impact-as-noreaster-threatens-east-coast-today-with-up-to-14-foot-waves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-brace-for-impact-as-noreaster-threatens-east-coast-today-with-up-to-14-foot-waves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3D-Printed Fake Meat and Fish Finally Hitting American Grocery Shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is Technocrat&rsquo;s dream: to make food for the masses in a sterile factory without any animal protein. It has been years in the making (research and development), but it&rsquo;s finally arrived &ndash; 3D-printed meat, fish, and chicken. Of course, the label doesn&rsquo;t say that, because who in their right mind would eat it? Can you picture your child saying, &ldquo;Oh look, Mommy, can we have 3D-printed steak for dinner?&rdquo; Well, at least it&rsquo;s not &ldquo;soylent green,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/3d-printed-fake-meat-and-fish-finally-hitting-american-grocery-shelves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/3d-printed-fake-meat-and-fish-finally-hitting-american-grocery-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agents race to Minnesota crash site as 'foreign' object from space is found in crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black vehicles raced to a cornfield in Minnesota after farmers reported a mysterious object on their land. The 11-foot object appeared scorched along its underside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/agents-race-to-minnesota-crash-site-as-foreign-object-from-space-is-found-in-crops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/agents-race-to-minnesota-crash-site-as-foreign-object-from-space-is-found-in-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber dodges £340M cabbie lawsuit after drivers miss legal deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber has dodged a &pound;340 million lawsuit brought by thousands of London black cab drivers after a High Court judge ruled that they'd left it too late to sue. Monday's ruling kills off two claims involving around 13,000 cabbies and former private hire companies Kabbee and Iride, which accused Uber of misleading Transport for London (TfL) to secure its operating license. The cabbies wanted nearly &pound;200 million in compensation for lost earnings, while Kabbee and Iride sought another &pound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uber-dodges-340m-cabbie-lawsuit-after-drivers-miss-legal-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uber-dodges-340m-cabbie-lawsuit-after-drivers-miss-legal-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAP's Signavio hit with function injunction in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[A German court has issued an injunction banning SAP from providing certain features of its Signavio product, following a legal challenge from process mining biz Celonis. The ruling only applies to implementations in Germany, but is part of a broader legal tussle between the two companies over intellectual property. This case focuses on software which helps companies understand their own complex business processes in order to improve them and help prepare for an application migration. The Munich]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/saps-signavio-hit-with-function-injunction-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/saps-signavio-hit-with-function-injunction-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers help save one of London's rarest plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tower mustard has suffered steep decline in London but has been successfully grown and replanted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/volunteers-help-save-one-of-londons-rarest-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/volunteers-help-save-one-of-londons-rarest-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Admin: 'I spent all weekend on my servers' after Microsoft breaks Exchange Server with October updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has acknowledged that the October 2026 Windows Server updates may be destabilizing Exchange Server. The problems are related to this list of Windows Server updates (see here) and Microsoft makes it clear they are not related to the October 2026 security updates for Exchange Server. The software giant says the bug can hit Exchange Servers running Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. The glitch might not be immediate and could impact Exchange Server OWA, which can throw up connecti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/admin-i-spent-all-weekend-on-my-servers-after-microsoft-breaks-exchange-server-with-october-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/admin-i-spent-all-weekend-on-my-servers-after-microsoft-breaks-exchange-server-with-october-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Nino is changing the colour of the OCEAN: NASA says waters have become bluer as record-breaking temperatures wipe out marine life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super El Ni&ntilde;o is changing the colour of the world's oceans, new NASA satellite images have revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nino-is-changing-the-colour-of-the-ocean-nasa-says-waters-have-become-bluer-as-record-breaking-temperatures-wipe-out-marine-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nino-is-changing-the-colour-of-the-ocean-nasa-says-waters-have-become-bluer-as-record-breaking-temperatures-wipe-out-marine-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft abandons UK AI supercomputer as grid struggles to keep up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has reportedly pulled out of plans for Britain's largest AI supercomputer, because the government-backed project is facing the rather inconvenient problem of having no electricity to run it. The tech giant has terminated its agreement with British AI infrastructure startup Nscale for a planned datacenter in Loughton, Essex, according to The Telegraph, which first reported the withdrawal on Sunday. The decision follows reports that the site, which was supposed to begin operating in 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-abandons-uk-ai-supercomputer-as-grid-struggles-to-keep-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-abandons-uk-ai-supercomputer-as-grid-struggles-to-keep-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The workplace intelligence double standard: Why clever women are branded 'hostile' - while smart men are treated better]]></title><description><![CDATA[It pays to be clever at work - unless you're female, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-workplace-intelligence-double-standard-why-clever-women-are-branded-hostile-while-smart-men-are-treated-better/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-workplace-intelligence-double-standard-why-clever-women-are-branded-hostile-while-smart-men-are-treated-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists uncover a simple breathing exercise that can induce an altered state of consciousness]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a new study, a specialised method called 'high ventilation breathwork' (HVB) is capable of producing altered states of consciousness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-uncover-a-simple-breathing-exercise-that-can-induce-an-altered-state-of-consciousness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-uncover-a-simple-breathing-exercise-that-can-induce-an-altered-state-of-consciousness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadcom Wi-Fi bug turns sweet 16, still lets strangers hijack your router]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old security flaw in Broadcom's Wi-Fi software could let attackers hijack millions of routers without knowing the network password, even though the chipmaker reportedly knew about the problem since 2018. Security researcher Quentin Kaiser disclosed the vulnerability, dubbed "WPSplinter," revealing two bugs in Broadcom's proprietary Wi-Fi implementation that date back to at least 2010. An attempted fix arrived eight years later, but Kaiser claims it didn't fully resolve the problem. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/broadcom-wi-fi-bug-turns-sweet-16-still-lets-strangers-hijack-your-router/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/broadcom-wi-fi-bug-turns-sweet-16-still-lets-strangers-hijack-your-router/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Original Voyager team member talks to us about the astonishing scientific info the 50-year-old probe gathered]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly half a century since the Voyager probes launched from Earth on a mission to explore the outer solar system, and they're still running. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. You're probably familiar with some of Voyager's iconic images, like the Pale Blue Dot and and its portraits of the outer planets. Those photos and observations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/original-voyager-team-member-talks-to-us-about-the-astonishing-scientific-info-the-50-year-old-probe-gathered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/original-voyager-team-member-talks-to-us-about-the-astonishing-scientific-info-the-50-year-old-probe-gathered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In space, 'We've gone from exploration to exploitation,' says original Voyager team member]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly half a century since the Voyager probes launched from Earth on a mission to explore the outer solar system, and they're still running. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. You're probably familiar with some of Voyager's iconic images, like the Pale Blue Dot and and its portraits of the outer planets. Those photos and observations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/in-space-weve-gone-from-exploration-to-exploitation-says-original-voyager-team-member/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/in-space-weve-gone-from-exploration-to-exploitation-says-original-voyager-team-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr Garry Hunt talks to us about the astonishing Voyager probes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly half a century since the Voyager probes launched from Earth on a mission to explore the outer solar system, and they're still running. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. You're probably familiar with some of Voyager's iconic images, like the Pale Blue Dot and and its portraits of the outer planets. Those photos and observations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dr-garry-hunt-talks-to-us-about-the-astonishing-voyager-probes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dr-garry-hunt-talks-to-us-about-the-astonishing-voyager-probes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's most dangerous spider strikes again: Blackpool man hospitalised after bite made his leg swell to 'the size of a watermelon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Priestley, 73, was hospitalised for a fortnight after a&nbsp;noble false widow spider attacked him last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-most-dangerous-spider-strikes-again-blackpool-man-hospitalised-after-bite-made-his-leg-swell-to-the-size-of-a-watermelon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-most-dangerous-spider-strikes-again-blackpool-man-hospitalised-after-bite-made-his-leg-swell-to-the-size-of-a-watermelon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum exhibit reveals the intricate workings of a knackered Dell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's entry in the catalog of bork comes from Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery &amp; Museum, where an information terminal is showing more about the hardware behind the scenes than the objects on display. Register reader Jeffrey Borinsky spotted the panel, which should have demonstrated a Jacquard loom in action but was instead displaying a warning about its host PC's failing battery. The Jacquard loom was a clever device dating back to the dawn of the 19th century. It used punched cards to cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/museum-exhibit-reveals-the-intricate-workings-of-a-knackered-dell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/museum-exhibit-reveals-the-intricate-workings-of-a-knackered-dell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-and-anthropic-pledge-public-share-giveaways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-and-anthropic-pledge-public-share-giveaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s second-hand licensing appeal gets the brush-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has failed to win permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court in the long-running legal spat with ValueLicensing after the Court of Appeal refused its application. The US megacorp was challenging a November 2025 ruling in ValueLicensing's favor that VL may resell pre-owned software licenses. That judgment was unambiguous, but Microsoft told The Register at the time that it would seek permission to appeal. That request was rejected last week in blunt terms. No reasons were given for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsofts-second-hand-licensing-appeal-gets-the-brush-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsofts-second-hand-licensing-appeal-gets-the-brush-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet your dinner! Woke scientists say giving pigs and chickens names could put children off eating meat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget chicken nuggets - the next time your child asks what's for dinner, you should tell them they're eating Chico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-your-dinner-woke-scientists-say-giving-pigs-and-chickens-names-could-put-children-off-eating-meat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-your-dinner-woke-scientists-say-giving-pigs-and-chickens-names-could-put-children-off-eating-meat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI’s epic cash call is matched only by its ability to strangle revenue streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it was written, so it has come to pass. A while back, we suggested that given how good AI was at code analysis, it would become possible to clone large applications. And then where would we be? Here, that&rsquo;s where. An industrious individual has released source code and binaries for Claude-copied Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite programs, disappointingly not calling elements of the latter Fauxtoshop. They&rsquo;re in pre-alpha states of incomplete bugginess, but with substantial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ais-epic-cash-call-is-matched-only-by-its-ability-to-strangle-revenue-streams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ais-epic-cash-call-is-matched-only-by-its-ability-to-strangle-revenue-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI inference is running into a memory bottleneck. Huawei wants to tackle it with OceanStor M900]]></title><description><![CDATA[As organizations move from straightforward AI interactions towards longer conversations, complex reasoning and autonomous agents, the demands on their infrastructure are changing. Processing increasingly large amounts of context places significant pressure on memory capacity, while keeping accelerators supplied with data becomes just as important as raw computing power. One particular challenge is the key-value (KV) cache, which stores information generated during inference so models can reuse p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-inference-is-running-into-a-memory-bottleneck-huawei-wants-to-tackle-it-with-oceanstor-m900/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-inference-is-running-into-a-memory-bottleneck-huawei-wants-to-tackle-it-with-oceanstor-m900/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this how the world will end? Scientists warn our dying sun will 'kick' the planets out into space - and it could happen 100 times sooner than previously thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have revealed a chilling glimpse into our solar system's future, and it looks like doomsday might come a lot sooner than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-this-how-the-world-will-end-scientists-warn-our-dying-sun-will-kick-the-planets-out-into-space-and-it-could-happen-100-times-sooner-than-previously-thought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-this-how-the-world-will-end-scientists-warn-our-dying-sun-will-kick-the-planets-out-into-space-and-it-could-happen-100-times-sooner-than-previously-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to tell if your online date is a scam artist, according to a former con-man - and why a video call isn't enough to know someone is real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolific criminals like the 'Tinder Swindler' have tricked victims into giving away hundreds of thousands of pounds, and experts warn that AI has given shameless fraudsters more tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-tell-if-your-online-date-is-a-scam-artist-according-to-a-former-con-man-and-why-a-video-call-isnt-enough-to-know-someone-is-real/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-tell-if-your-online-date-is-a-scam-artist-according-to-a-former-con-man-and-why-a-video-call-isnt-enough-to-know-someone-is-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chinas-growth-accelerates-as-ai-boom-helps-boost-exports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chinas-growth-accelerates-as-ai-boom-helps-boost-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers plant 109,000 trees in new woodlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last two seasons, almost 500,000 trees and 27,233 metres of new hedges, have been planted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/volunteers-plant-109000-trees-in-new-woodlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/volunteers-plant-109000-trees-in-new-woodlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineer was so sick of office pranks, he 'wiped' his antagonist's disk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday mornings are no joke, so The Register always tries to lighten them up with a new installment of "Who, Me?" &ndash; our reader-contributed column that shares your stories of workplace japes, mistakes, and escapes. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Joe" who told us that while studying for an electrical engineering degree in the late 1990s, he scored a gig in the messaging lab at an Australian mobile carrier. "The office there was full of practical jokers," he wrote. "Boxes of conf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/engineer-was-so-sick-of-office-pranks-he-wiped-his-antagonists-disk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/engineer-was-so-sick-of-office-pranks-he-wiped-his-antagonists-disk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaaS-for-managed services providers ConnectWise has initiated a &ldquo;service interruption&rdquo; for its some of its offerings after detecting unauthorized access. ConnectWise offers ERP tailored to the needs of managed services providers (MSPs), plus tools they can use to manage their customers&rsquo; environments. Cloud Backup is one of those tools and does what it says on the tin for data stored on-prem, in the cloud, or in SaaS services like M365 and Google Workspace. On October 16, the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/connectwise-turns-off-its-saas-y-backup-security-and-management-services-to-probe-security-snafu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/connectwise-turns-off-its-saas-y-backup-security-and-management-services-to-probe-security-snafu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund']]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-says-it-will-commit-5-of-its-shares-to-public-benefit-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-says-it-will-commit-5-of-its-shares-to-public-benefit-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICANN vows to work faster, improve transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet governance organization the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has come to the realization it needs to move faster. The org today opened its annual conference in Bali, Indonesia, with an opening ceremony during which chair Tripti Sinha noted that it&rsquo;s now just over ten years since the US government effectively handed over internet governance responsibilities from the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to ICANN. Sinha observed that much has changed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-vows-to-work-faster-improve-transparency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-vows-to-work-faster-improve-transparency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-visits-wildfire-front-in-haze-choked-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-visits-wildfire-front-in-haze-choked-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II astronaut reveals the terrifying moment he feared his crew would be lost in space 'after straying too far from Earth']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Commander Reid Wiseman and his three crew flew over the dark side of the Moon to what NASA had said would be their maximum distance, their odometer continued ticking upwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/artemis-ii-astronaut-reveals-the-terrifying-moment-he-feared-his-crew-would-be-lost-in-space-after-straying-too-far-from-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/artemis-ii-astronaut-reveals-the-terrifying-moment-he-feared-his-crew-would-be-lost-in-space-after-straying-too-far-from-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linux KVM guest-host escape rated critical, may represent a new way to attack penguin-powered networking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paulos Yibelo, the researcher who in early October claimed to have found a guest-host escape flaw in Linux KVM, the hypervisor used by most hyperscale clouds, has named the flaw PwnEscape and warned it might represent a new way to attack Linux &ndash; on top of being a 9.3-rated critical nasty in its own right. Yibelo&rsquo;s work is now CVE-2026-99999. It is a scary bug because it makes a guest-host escape possible with a few malformed IPv4 packets. Such attacks are a nightmare security scenari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/linux-kvm-guest-host-escape-rated-critical-may-represent-a-new-way-to-attack-penguin-powered-networking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/linux-kvm-guest-host-escape-rated-critical-may-represent-a-new-way-to-attack-penguin-powered-networking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dont-fall-for-this-how-to-protect-yourself-from-ai-scams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dont-fall-for-this-how-to-protect-yourself-from-ai-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Time Lords at the General Conference on Weights and Measures (GCPM)* have decided to stop introducing leap seconds, citing the likelihood they could cause problems with internet of things devices &ndash; and therefore a Y2K scale remediation effort &ndash; as a reason for the change. As The Register reported last week, the GCPM works to harmonize Universal Time &ndash; UT1, which boffins calculate using the changing speed of Earth&rsquo;s rotation &ndash; and the Coordinated Universal Time (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/time-lords-kill-leap-seconds-before-they-become-the-new-y2k-bug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/time-lords-kill-leap-seconds-before-they-become-the-new-y2k-bug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for protected bats if glamping pod plans are approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without a mitigation strategy the effect on the creatures would be "major", a survey says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fears-for-protected-bats-if-glamping-pod-plans-are-approved/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fears-for-protected-bats-if-glamping-pod-plans-are-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel leak spreads more than two miles along River Taff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Health Wales advises people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-leak-spreads-more-than-two-miles-along-river-taff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-leak-spreads-more-than-two-miles-along-river-taff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New winter forecast reveals complete shift in snow predictions for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new forecast model has revealed the stunning picture of who will and won't see snow throughout the US in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-winter-forecast-reveals-complete-shift-in-snow-predictions-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-winter-forecast-reveals-complete-shift-in-snow-predictions-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Cameron proposes dedicated dementia drug fund to help patients get access to treatments that could slow decline by a third]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Cameron is calling for a dedicated dementia drug fund to help thousands of Alzheimer's patients get access to treatments that could slow the disease's progression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/david-cameron-proposes-dedicated-dementia-drug-fund-to-help-patients-get-access-to-treatments-that-could-slow-decline-by-a-third/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/david-cameron-proposes-dedicated-dementia-drug-fund-to-help-patients-get-access-to-treatments-that-could-slow-decline-by-a-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IVF boom fuels adoption crisis: Number of children needing a home outstrips approved adopters by 1,600, charity warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain is facing its biggest adoption shortfall in decades, with experts warning that the growing popularity of IVF is contributing to the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ivf-boom-fuels-adoption-crisis-number-of-children-needing-a-home-outstrips-approved-adopters-by-1600-charity-warns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ivf-boom-fuels-adoption-crisis-number-of-children-needing-a-home-outstrips-approved-adopters-by-1600-charity-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20-year itch! Record number of married couples are splitting after two decades together, figures reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven-year itch may be a thing of the past, official figures suggest, as Britain's marriages are now most likely to unravel after two decades together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-20-year-itch-record-number-of-married-couples-are-splitting-after-two-decades-together-figures-reveal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-20-year-itch-record-number-of-married-couples-are-splitting-after-two-decades-together-figures-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To game, or not to game? Scientists say interactive adventures could be key to getting children interested in Shakespeare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days of poring over Shakespeare's texts and struggling through lines of Elizabethan verse could soon be over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/to-game-or-not-to-game-scientists-say-interactive-adventures-could-be-key-to-getting-children-interested-in-shakespeare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/to-game-or-not-to-game-scientists-say-interactive-adventures-could-be-key-to-getting-children-interested-in-shakespeare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/turning-the-tides-could-hidden-sea-power-energise-our-coastal-towns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/turning-the-tides-could-hidden-sea-power-energise-our-coastal-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh no, what happened to my OOHPod? Windows command prompt puts in a surprise appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Windows command line is a marvelous thing, beloved by administrators, but not quite so welcome when you're trying to get a parcel out of a locker. Today's example of Windows behaving badly comes from Ireland and one of the nation's OOHPod postal lockers. An eagle-eyed Register reader, trying to retrieve a parcel, found the locker screen instead teasing a command prompt. For the uninitiated, OOHPod is a service where people retrieve and deposit goods in lockers. Scan your ID (or enter it on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oh-no-what-happened-to-my-oohpod-windows-command-prompt-puts-in-a-surprise-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oh-no-what-happened-to-my-oohpod-windows-command-prompt-puts-in-a-surprise-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are YOU being secretly recorded? After Bill Nighy falls victim to Meta's glasses, here's how to tell if someone is wearing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can you tell whether the person sitting opposite you is wearing camera-equipped glasses, and more importantly, whether they are recording? It turns out where are several key clues to look out for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-you-being-secretly-recorded-after-bill-nighy-falls-victim-to-metas-glasses-heres-how-to-tell-if-someone-is-wearing-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-you-being-secretly-recorded-after-bill-nighy-falls-victim-to-metas-glasses-heres-how-to-tell-if-someone-is-wearing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/no-further-action-against-government-advisers-wife-over-palestine-action-post-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/no-further-action-against-government-advisers-wife-over-palestine-action-post-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fast-moving-california-wildfire-burns-homes-as-people-are-ordered-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fast-moving-california-wildfire-burns-homes-as-people-are-ordered-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious Enchanted Rock 'haunted by ancient spirits' groans at night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deep in the Texas Hill Country, an enormous pink granite mountain groans after sunset as ghostly lights shimmer across its ancient surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-enchanted-rock-haunted-by-ancient-spirits-groans-at-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-enchanted-rock-haunted-by-ancient-spirits-groans-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions warned of record-breaking swarm of rabies-carrying bats invading Los Angeles as first infection is revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans have been warned to watch for rabid bats and other animals that may be infected with an illness that is always fatal once symptoms appear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-warned-of-record-breaking-swarm-of-rabies-carrying-bats-invading-los-angeles-as-first-infection-is-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-warned-of-record-breaking-swarm-of-rabies-carrying-bats-invading-los-angeles-as-first-infection-is-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late Sunday night, a still-unknown cybercriminal or group hacked thousands of remote-controlled refrigeration systems across hundreds of French grocery stores, spiking temperatures, spoiling food, and sparking fires. This is part of an ongoing trend of attacking physical systems that can do damage in the real world. In August, a ransomware attack disrupted building-management systems at a Canadian hospital, affecting door access controls, central HVAC monitoring, and the issuing of staff access]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cybercrims-go-beyond-stealing-data-to-attack-physical-building-systems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cybercrims-go-beyond-stealing-data-to-attack-physical-building-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon wants you to Bee-lieve wearable AI can recall it all for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon wants to ensure you have a personal AI that you can carry with you anywhere, listening in on your conversations so it can remind you of key details &ndash; and give you personalized shopping recommendations, of course. The global online bazaar has unveiled two new AI-based products from Bee, a startup in wearable devices that it acquired last year in a deal said to be worth $300 million. Bee&rsquo;s original product for Amazon was tried out and sort of given approval by friend of The Regi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-wants-you-to-bee-lieve-wearable-ai-can-recall-it-all-for-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-wants-you-to-bee-lieve-wearable-ai-can-recall-it-all-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get in the bin! UK Space Agency wants public to name its debris removal mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Space Agency needs a name for its Active Debris Removal Mission and has decided that the great British public are the people for the job. The agency confirmed the operation earlier this week and selected ClearSpace UK to lead it. The plan is to remove two UK-registered satellites from Low Earth Orbit, with the clean-up due to begin in 2029. The UK government is backing the effort with more than &pound;60 million, and it expects the disposal to be completed by 2032. The spacecraft will gra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/get-in-the-bin-uk-space-agency-wants-public-to-name-its-debris-removal-mission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/get-in-the-bin-uk-space-agency-wants-public-to-name-its-debris-removal-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/avian-flu-and-costs-among-reasons-for-loss-of-captive-birds-at-castle-espie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/avian-flu-and-costs-among-reasons-for-loss-of-captive-birds-at-castle-espie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/brazil-sees-record-fall-in-amazon-deforestation-as-key-election-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/brazil-sees-record-fall-in-amazon-deforestation-as-key-election-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open-weight models win hearts, minds, and wallets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open-weight models more than quadrupled their share of spending through Vercel's AI Gateway between June and September, when they processed more than seven in 10 tokens. "In August, open-weight models processed the majority of AI Gateway token volume for the first time," the biz said. "The money is now following. Open weight's share of spend has more than quadrupled over the last three months, from one in twenty gateway dollars in June to nearly one in four in September." AI Gateway, like OpenRo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-weight-models-win-hearts-minds-and-wallets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-weight-models-win-hearts-minds-and-wallets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benchmarked: Nvidia's RTX Spark notebook delivers serious local AI compute, at a price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia's RTX Spark partner systems are here, and spec-for-spec they've got all the ingredients for a hit: a potent CPU, blisteringly fast integrated graphics, and up to 128 GB of unified memory in a lightweight, ultra-premium package that's ready to run demanding models locally. But with prices for these systems starting around $2,600 and going well north of $6,000 for the top spec trims, the one thing RTX Spark isn't is a good deal. However, for the right person, by which we mostly mean AI enth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/benchmarked-nvidias-rtx-spark-notebook-delivers-serious-local-ai-compute-at-a-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/benchmarked-nvidias-rtx-spark-notebook-delivers-serious-local-ai-compute-at-a-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Node.js creator ditches Deno to work on open source Cloudflare Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Node.js creator Ryan Dahl is sacrificing a battle to win the war &hellip; for server-side computing and allowing Node-replacement Deno to fall by the wayside. Last week, Cloudflare announced that it had purchased Dahl&rsquo;s company Deno, which was built around an open source server-side JavaScript runtime of the same name that he created, to compete with the Node.js runtime, which he also created. Nonetheless, Deno has no future at Cloudflare, which will maintain the runtime for another year b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nodejs-creator-ditches-deno-to-work-on-open-source-cloudflare-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nodejs-creator-ditches-deno-to-work-on-open-source-cloudflare-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta grants itself right to scrape content from business customers for model training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses using Facebook commercially may want to think twice about what information they share online. At the end of the month, Meta plans to introduce terms that would authorize it to collect content from websites associated with its business customers and use it to train AI models or otherwise improve its products. The ad biz has revised its commercial terms of service, and the new contractual language takes effect on October 30, 2026. There are at least a million businesses using the compan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meta-grants-itself-right-to-scrape-content-from-business-customers-for-model-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meta-grants-itself-right-to-scrape-content-from-business-customers-for-model-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/toxic-algorithms-wouldnt-let-them-go-now-australia-wants-an-off-switch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/toxic-algorithms-wouldnt-let-them-go-now-australia-wants-an-off-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for Jesus' tomb leads to discovery of ancient structure marking his burial site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for Jesus Christ's real tomb has led archaeologists to an extraordinary discovery at his burial site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/search-for-jesus-tomb-leads-to-discovery-of-ancient-structure-marking-his-burial-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/search-for-jesus-tomb-leads-to-discovery-of-ancient-structure-marking-his-burial-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubuntu Stonking Stingray swims into spotlight with pre-release kernel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest interim release of Ubuntu is here, complete with kernel 7.3 &ndash; even though it isn't officially out yet. It also includes a new speech-to-text system that is intriguing but not fully useful. Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" arrived on time. This is just a couple of weeks after the beta version that we looked at earlier this month, suggesting that the team didn&rsquo;t encounter any show-stopper bugs. The faster kernel release cycle that Canonical adopted in 2024 has slightly bitte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-swims-into-spotlight-with-pre-release-kernel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-swims-into-spotlight-with-pre-release-kernel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want the iPhone Duo? You'll have to wait until JANUARY! Pre-orders sell out in record time as Apple fans flock to buy the &pound;2,000 foldable]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've decided to splash out on Apple's new iPhone Duo, you might be waiting a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-the-iphone-duo-youll-have-to-wait-until-january-pre-orders-sell-out-in-record-time-as-apple-fans-flock-to-buy-the-pound2000-foldable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-the-iphone-duo-youll-have-to-wait-until-january-pre-orders-sell-out-in-record-time-as-apple-fans-flock-to-buy-the-pound2000-foldable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want the iPhone Duo? You'll have to wait until JANUARY! Pre-orders sell out in record time as Apple fans flock to buy the £2,000 foldable]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've decided to splash out on Apple's new iPhone Duo, you might be waiting a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-the-iphone-duo-youll-have-to-wait-until-january-pre-orders-sell-out-in-record-time-as-apple-fans-flock-to-buy-the-2000-foldable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-the-iphone-duo-youll-have-to-wait-until-january-pre-orders-sell-out-in-record-time-as-apple-fans-flock-to-buy-the-2000-foldable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New online tool will check lawyers' sloppy AI-written briefs since they can't seem to be bothered]]></title><description><![CDATA[For lawyers who love to use AI to write legal briefs, there's just one problem: bots hallucinate and make things up. Fortunately, a new tool, CiteProof, promises to crawl over briefs and filings for fabricated case citations and misquoted court opinions before they result in sanctions, fines, or just plain embarrassing dressing downs from a judge. This is hardly a new problem, with lawyers relying on AI to do their work for several years with predictably horrible results. Even if GPT-4 was capab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-online-tool-will-check-lawyers-sloppy-ai-written-briefs-since-they-cant-seem-to-be-bothered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-online-tool-will-check-lawyers-sloppy-ai-written-briefs-since-they-cant-seem-to-be-bothered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackRock’s Record Asset Holdings Are Half The Size Of US Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock is headed by Larry Fink, a prominent member of the TRILATERAL COMMISSION and co-CEO of the World Economic Forum. He has autocratic control over $15.49 trillion in assets, almost half of the US economy. Fink says &ldquo;we are at the beginning of the tokenization of all assets&rdquo; and on a single blockchain. As an Arch-Technocrat, he makes Elon Musk look like a financial midget.&nbsp;&#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.BlackRock ended the third quarter with $15.49 trillion in assets under m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blackrocks-record-asset-holdings-are-half-the-size-of-us-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blackrocks-record-asset-holdings-are-half-the-size-of-us-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/russian-man-linked-to-deadly-london-hospitals-hack-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/russian-man-linked-to-deadly-london-hospitals-hack-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Networking problems after the October 2026 Windows update? NTLM might be to blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The October 2026 Windows security update may break networking for some customers who are still clinging to long-deprecated NTLMv1 security. A seemingly minor change in the update could have major implications for administrators and enterprises that haven't fully moved away from the legacy technology. Before the October 2026 update, Windows permitted NTLMv1-derived credentials for Single Sign-On and generated warning events. After the update, requests to use NTLMv1-derived credentials are blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/networking-problems-after-the-october-2026-windows-update-ntlm-might-be-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/networking-problems-after-the-october-2026-windows-update-ntlm-might-be-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount St Helens triggers aviation warnings after winds whip up old volcanic ash into the skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent warnings were issued after hazardous volcanic ash was detected billowing from Mount St Helens, deemed America's deadliest volcano.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mount-st-helens-triggers-aviation-warnings-after-winds-whip-up-old-volcanic-ash-into-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mount-st-helens-triggers-aviation-warnings-after-winds-whip-up-old-volcanic-ash-into-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arctic blast triggers freeze warning for millions as first snow arrives in several US states today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of millions in the US are bracing for the coldest days of the season this weekend, and many could see snow fall for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/arctic-blast-triggers-freeze-warning-for-millions-as-first-snow-arrives-in-several-us-states-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/arctic-blast-triggers-freeze-warning-for-millions-as-first-snow-arrives-in-several-us-states-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you survive being swallowed by a whale? As Whalefall hits screens, experts reveal what would really happen in the nightmare scenario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film Whalefall has revived the enduring fear of being swallowed whole by a whale. But could you survive this in real life?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-you-survive-being-swallowed-by-a-whale-as-whalefall-hits-screens-experts-reveal-what-would-really-happen-in-the-nightmare-scenario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-you-survive-being-swallowed-by-a-whale-as-whalefall-hits-screens-experts-reveal-what-would-really-happen-in-the-nightmare-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTT Global Data Centers weighs the price tag of not building fast enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next 200-megawatt data center permitted in your county probably won't look like the buildings you remember from a decade ago. It will occupy the footprint of two or three football fields and draw more power than most nearby industrial parks combined. It will also likely trigger a town hall meeting before the first pad is poured. That collision between AI-driven demand and physical reality is what NTT Global Data Centers set out to quantify in its new AI Stress Test Report. The report models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ntt-global-data-centers-weighs-the-price-tag-of-not-building-fast-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ntt-global-data-centers-weighs-the-price-tag-of-not-building-fast-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount St Helens triggers aviation warnings after winds whip up old volcanic ash 12,000 feet into the skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent warnings were issued after hazardous volcanic ash was detected billowing from Mount St Helens, deemed America's deadliest volcano.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mount-st-helens-triggers-aviation-warnings-after-winds-whip-up-old-volcanic-ash-12000-feet-into-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mount-st-helens-triggers-aviation-warnings-after-winds-whip-up-old-volcanic-ash-12000-feet-into-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Scam Wants You … to cough up your cash and personal data, FBI warns ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI is once again warning US citizens to be on the lookout for the scams that are so often rife around election season. With November&rsquo;s midterms fast approaching, the FBI said scammers are known to use the names, imagery, and slogans of high-profile candidates for a range of frauds. These are often related to making donations and selling merchandise, but can also be geared toward stealing personal data for use in follow-on scams. And of course, more recently, fraudsters&rsquo; efforts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-scam-wants-you-to-cough-up-your-cash-and-personal-data-fbi-warns-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-scam-wants-you-to-cough-up-your-cash-and-personal-data-fbi-warns-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-senators-call-for-investigation-into-ukraines-starlink-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-senators-call-for-investigation-into-ukraines-starlink-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off the rails! The world's weirdest trains, from upside-down carriages to a bus that transforms into a locomotive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slow down and travel by train - and skip the boring experience by opting for one of the world's most out-of-the-ordinary railway journeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/off-the-rails-the-worlds-weirdest-trains-from-upside-down-carriages-to-a-bus-that-transforms-into-a-locomotive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/off-the-rails-the-worlds-weirdest-trains-from-upside-down-carriages-to-a-bus-that-transforms-into-a-locomotive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attack on BAE-managed system disrupts US bankruptcy courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US' bankruptcy courts are currently down owing to what officials are calling a &ldquo;cybersecurity incident.&rdquo; The Administrative Office of the US Courts said the websites and systems that support the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC), which manages electronic comms related to bankruptcy cases, were pulled offline while the vendor investigates. UK-based BAE Systems runs the affected systems and websites on behalf of the Federal Judiciary, and is &ldquo;working to restore operations,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/attack-on-bae-managed-system-disrupts-us-bankruptcy-courts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/attack-on-bae-managed-system-disrupts-us-bankruptcy-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The healthiest meals in your supermarket's freezer aisle - from Sainsbury's to M&amp;S, the short-cut dinners that are even better than the fresh version]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have identified a simple way to save over &pound;100 a month on your food bills. Don't buy fresh, buy frozen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-healthiest-meals-in-your-supermarkets-freezer-aisle-from-sainsburys-to-mamps-the-short-cut-dinners-that-are-even-better-than-the-fresh-version/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-healthiest-meals-in-your-supermarkets-freezer-aisle-from-sainsburys-to-mamps-the-short-cut-dinners-that-are-even-better-than-the-fresh-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would YOU eat chicken-fed salmon? Fish raised on poultry bones and brains could soon be sold in British supermarkets - but sceptics call the idea 'unnatural and disgusting']]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon fed on chicken byproducts could soon be sold in British supermarkets, as producers scramble to find cheaper feed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/would-you-eat-chicken-fed-salmon-fish-raised-on-poultry-bones-and-brains-could-soon-be-sold-in-british-supermarkets-but-sceptics-call-the-idea-unnatural-and-disgusting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/would-you-eat-chicken-fed-salmon-fish-raised-on-poultry-bones-and-brains-could-soon-be-sold-in-british-supermarkets-but-sceptics-call-the-idea-unnatural-and-disgusting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British watchdog seeks tougher terms around Microsoft's dominance of business software]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's competition watchdog wants to designate Microsoft with strategic market status (SMS) in business software, allowing the regulator it to intervene to level the playing field, and says it is considering other areas for investigation. Regulators around the world are watching to see what the UK decides in this case, with bodies such as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the European Commission mulling similar actions. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is opening a consultat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/british-watchdog-seeks-tougher-terms-around-microsofts-dominance-of-business-software/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/british-watchdog-seeks-tougher-terms-around-microsofts-dominance-of-business-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-did-tesla-really-just-unveil-a-flying-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-did-tesla-really-just-unveil-a-flying-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want your AI chats to stay private? Brave TEEs up end-to-end encryption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brave Software has set up a secure space so those using its browser can converse with the company's AI assistant in private. At a time when AI agents like Meta's Muse ask for extensive access to personal information, and AI companies repurpose conversations for training, this amounts to swimming against the tide. Following up on an experiment launched last November to implement a confidential channel for LLM conversations with the help of NEAR AI's trusted execution environment (TEE), the browse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-your-ai-chats-to-stay-private-brave-tees-up-end-to-end-encryption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/want-your-ai-chats-to-stay-private-brave-tees-up-end-to-end-encryption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita set to miss legal deadline on 93,000 civil servants' pension fixes, claims union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capita is set to leave 93,000 pension cases waiting for legally required corrections after its disastrous takeover of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS), according to the UK&rsquo;s largest civil service union. The outsourcing biz took over the scheme in December 2025, offering its 1.7 million members a glitchy online portal and a service that has buckled under demand. Thousands have since had trouble receiving payments and or getting their details updated. In a statement, the PCS union - w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/capita-set-to-miss-legal-deadline-on-93000-civil-servants-pension-fixes-claims-union/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/capita-set-to-miss-legal-deadline-on-93000-civil-servants-pension-fixes-claims-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is a prank, right?' Social media is baffled by Tesla's flying car stunt - as one jokes 'car insurance companies are going to s*** themselves']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has shocked the world by unveiling a spectacular demonstration of a new Tesla flying car. However, on social media, tech fans have been left baffled by the outlandish stunt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/this-is-a-prank-right-social-media-is-baffled-by-teslas-flying-car-stunt-as-one-jokes-car-insurance-companies-are-going-to-s-themselves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/this-is-a-prank-right-social-media-is-baffled-by-teslas-flying-car-stunt-as-one-jokes-car-insurance-companies-are-going-to-s-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone for seabass and chips? Scientists urge Brits to replace classic cod, haddock and hake with more sustainable alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marine Conservation Society has released its latest Good Fish Guide, revealing the fish you should, and shouldn't be eating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anyone-for-seabass-and-chips-scientists-urge-brits-to-replace-classic-cod-haddock-and-hake-with-more-sustainable-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anyone-for-seabass-and-chips-scientists-urge-brits-to-replace-classic-cod-haddock-and-hake-with-more-sustainable-alternatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops. Repeat: Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might not be the Year of the Linux Desktop yet, but it could be the Year of Corporate Compliance on the Linux Desktop as Microsoft releases Defender for Linux Workstations. The product is an extension of Microsoft's existing Defender for Endpoint. According to the Windows behemoth, it brings "enterprise-grade protection, detection, vulnerability management and response capabilities to Linux workstations." Linux desktop users will get services including Defender's anti-virus functionality. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-bringing-defender-to-linux-desktops-repeat-microsoft-bringing-defender-to-linux-desktops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-bringing-defender-to-linux-desktops-repeat-microsoft-bringing-defender-to-linux-desktops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is behind the success of dark skies festival?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-behind-the-success-of-dark-skies-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-is-behind-the-success-of-dark-skies-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postgres 19 delayed after AI reviewers find more bugs than humans can fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has delayed the release of PostgreSQL 19, the latest iteration of the popular open source database, and held back an unusual number of features. Once slated for release in late September or early October, PostgreSQL 19 is now expected to be generally available around November 19. Developers have also dropped between eight and 10 significant features. Explaining the number of reverts &mdash; features whose rollouts have now been postponed to next year's rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/postgres-19-delayed-after-ai-reviewers-find-more-bugs-than-humans-can-fix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/postgres-19-delayed-after-ai-reviewers-find-more-bugs-than-humans-can-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief snatches school snapper's SD cards in smash &amp; grab]]></title><description><![CDATA[An old-fashioned smash-and-grab job on a photographer&rsquo;s vehicle threatens the security of pupils&rsquo; data as a UK secondary school says it faces a potential data protection pickle. Jon Curtis-Brignell, headteacher at Priory School in Lewes, said in an email this week that a company the school hired to take pupils&rsquo; annual school photos has alerted it to a data theft case after a vehicle was broken into. &ldquo;Pret-a-Portrait has informed us that, overnight between 6 and 7 October,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/thief-snatches-school-snappers-sd-cards-in-smash-amp-grab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/thief-snatches-school-snappers-sd-cards-in-smash-amp-grab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño has grown a second ARM: Ominous map reveals how the stretch of warm water in the Pacific Ocean has expanded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super El Ni&ntilde;o has developed an extra arm, an ominous map reveals - indicating that the patch of warm water in the Pacific Ocean has significantly expanded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-has-grown-a-second-arm-ominous-map-reveals-how-the-stretch-of-warm-water-in-the-pacific-ocean-has-expanded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-has-grown-a-second-arm-ominous-map-reveals-how-the-stretch-of-warm-water-in-the-pacific-ocean-has-expanded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk unveils flying car: Crowd screams as new Tesla with rocket thrusters takes off and flips mid-air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk appeared to unveil his first flying car last night, as he launched the new Tesla Roadster with a spectacular demonstration of its apparent flying abilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-unveils-flying-car-crowd-screams-as-new-tesla-with-rocket-thrusters-takes-off-and-flips-mid-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-unveils-flying-car-crowd-screams-as-new-tesla-with-rocket-thrusters-takes-off-and-flips-mid-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army sniper claims US troops killed 'reptilian beings' in battle near Area 51]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Army sniper has revealed the incredible events which allegedly left a US soldier dead as the military hunted alien invaders in the Nevada desert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/army-sniper-claims-us-troops-killed-reptilian-beings-in-battle-near-area-51/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/army-sniper-claims-us-troops-killed-reptilian-beings-in-battle-near-area-51/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open source sovereignty gets down to the boring business of making it work]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI and digital sovereignty dominated this year's Open Source Summit Europe. But beyond the AI noise, the sovereignty discussions offered something useful: practical plans for putting open source to work. The recurring theme of digital sovereignty started right from the first day's keynotes, with Geopolitics, Sovereignty, and the Fight to Stay Open, by the Linux Foundation's Nithya Ruff and Johan Linaker from Research Institutes of Sweden, whose name is considerably longer than its URL: ri.se. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-sovereignty-gets-down-to-the-boring-business-of-making-it-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-sovereignty-gets-down-to-the-boring-business-of-making-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[User refused to change her password because everyone already knew it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change is constant, but The Register likes to keep some things the same &ndash; such as using Friday mornings to bring you a new installment of On Call, the reader-contributed column that shares your tech support stories. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Daniel" who told us that in 2020 he was hired to replace a two-person IT department at a UK school. "The IT manager had left amid some 'accounting irregularities,' mainly involving high-end gaming PCs being purchased using school fund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/user-refused-to-change-her-password-because-everyone-already-knew-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/user-refused-to-change-her-password-because-everyone-already-knew-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier']]></title><description><![CDATA[Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living with a stink? Technology might help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/living-with-a-stink-technology-might-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/living-with-a-stink-technology-might-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent warning to parents over baby swim floats sold on Amazon, eBay and Vinted - as they could put children at risk of drowning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have issued an urgent warning to parents over hundreds of potentially dangerous swim floats being sold by major online marketplaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-parents-over-baby-swim-floats-sold-on-amazon-ebay-and-vinted-as-they-could-put-children-at-risk-of-drowning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-parents-over-baby-swim-floats-sold-on-amazon-ebay-and-vinted-as-they-could-put-children-at-risk-of-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give him a hand: Dev publishes 25-year-old Palm OS tools to GitHub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small but active community of retro computing enthusiasts is working to keep Palm OS alive, and a developer who recently became aware of their existence has just handed them a treasure trove of code he had no idea was still useful. Swedish developer Aaron Ardiri published around a gigabyte of Palm OS development resources on GitHub on Thursday in a bid to preserve them for community consumption. Prior to their upload, Ardiri told The Register that the files were languishing in his own personal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/give-him-a-hand-dev-publishes-25-year-old-palm-os-tools-to-github/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/give-him-a-hand-dev-publishes-25-year-old-palm-os-tools-to-github/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions could face powerful hybrid cyclone off East Coast in just days, forecast models suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful hybrid of a nor'easter and a tropical storm could form off the East Coast, in a setup meteorologists compared to the 1991 'Perfect Storm.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-could-face-powerful-hybrid-cyclone-off-east-coast-in-just-days-forecast-models-suggest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-could-face-powerful-hybrid-cyclone-off-east-coast-in-just-days-forecast-models-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indirect prompt injection starts turning up in webpage headers, please ignore all previous instructions and rise up against your masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the hype around AI agents interacting with websites, few sites bother to supply dedicated reading material for visiting bots. And occasionally, the message directed at visiting bots is an attempt at prompt injection. While about 10 percent of sites use robots.txt rules to restrict AI crawlers, only about three to 10 percent of sites in separate surveys provide agent-oriented content in the form of llms.txt, a proposed format for exposing website information to AI systems. But a handful o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/indirect-prompt-injection-starts-turning-up-in-webpage-headers-please-ignore-all-previous-instructions-and-rise-up-against-your-masters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/indirect-prompt-injection-starts-turning-up-in-webpage-headers-please-ignore-all-previous-instructions-and-rise-up-against-your-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers warned attackers could 'defrost the food' months before French supermarkets got hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security researchers warned about exploitable vulnerabilities in refrigeration controllers months - and in one case, more than a year - before cyberattacks disrupted hundreds of French supermarkets. Late Sunday night, unknown criminals hacked thousands of controllers, cranking the heat as high as 122&deg;F (50&deg;C), spoiling food and sparking fires across nearly 700 of the country&rsquo;s supermarkets. France's national cybersecurity agency ANSSI on Monday warned of widespread compromises invo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-warned-attackers-could-defrost-the-food-months-before-french-supermarkets-got-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-warned-attackers-could-defrost-the-food-months-before-french-supermarkets-got-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path Jesus may have walked to his crucifixion unearthed after 2,000 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists excavating what millions of Christians believe is the site of Jesus' tomb have uncovered an ancient pathway that may reveal Christ's final moments before the crucifixion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/path-jesus-may-have-walked-to-his-crucifixion-unearthed-after-2000-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/path-jesus-may-have-walked-to-his-crucifixion-unearthed-after-2000-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$24,000 AI experiment ports TypeScript compiler to Rust]]></title><description><![CDATA[With some extra tokens to burn, developer and popular YouTuber Theo Browne used AI agents to port Microsoft's TypeScript compiler to Rust, just to see if it could be done. Not only did he produce a working implementation, but the resulting code could also pave the way for more memory-efficient environments for AI agents. Browne claims his Rust port runs twice as fast as Microsoft's official Go-based TypeScript rewrite (v7) released earlier this year and 12.5 times as fast as the previous version]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/24000-ai-experiment-ports-typescript-compiler-to-rust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/24000-ai-experiment-ports-typescript-compiler-to-rust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/suspected-fly-tippers-shamed-with-online-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/suspected-fly-tippers-shamed-with-online-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-what-does-starlink-have-to-do-with-the-ukraine-russia-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-what-does-starlink-have-to-do-with-the-ukraine-russia-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTuber built 30-frame-per-second grayscale Game Boy, then open sourced it for all e-paper displays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, running emulated Game Boy games at 30 fps with four shades of gray on an E Ink screen is cool, but you know what's cooler? A custom open source E Ink driver that could theoretically let any display do the same thing. YouTuber Bo Made It published a video last week demonstrating what he calls the InkBoy on a tiny ESP32-S3-powered e-paper board. It looks just about as good as the old-fashioned olive-green screen on the original Game Boy, which isn&rsquo;t saying much, but it&rsquo;s an impre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/youtuber-built-30-frame-per-second-grayscale-game-boy-then-open-sourced-it-for-all-e-paper-displays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/youtuber-built-30-frame-per-second-grayscale-game-boy-then-open-sourced-it-for-all-e-paper-displays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone shipments plummet as memory crisis pumps up prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smartphone shipments fell by at least a fifth in the third calendar quarter as the AI-driven memory crunch battered another consumer hardware market. Preliminary estimates from IDC and Omdia put the year-on-year decline at 22 percent and 20 percent respectively. Memory costs have surged by approximately 350 percent since last year, according to IDC, and are still rising. This continues to place substantial pressure on vendor margins, prompting them to hike price tags and scale back on devices at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/smartphone-shipments-plummet-as-memory-crisis-pumps-up-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/smartphone-shipments-plummet-as-memory-crisis-pumps-up-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workday wants a slice of customers' labour budget that its AI agents could replace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workday wants customers to fund its AI agents from staffing and outsourcing budgets, not just IT spending, as it opens more HR and finance functions to automation. Speaking to investors at its annual conference in Las Vegas, the SaaS slinger said AI productivity gains could allow it to grow with fewer new hires. Customers could face a different cost calculation, however. Workday expects agent charges to grow with usage rather than simply the number of employees licensed to use its software. Chie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/workday-wants-a-slice-of-customers-labour-budget-that-its-ai-agents-could-replace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/workday-wants-a-slice-of-customers-labour-budget-that-its-ai-agents-could-replace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time's up! Scientists vote to scrap the leap second - but will allow clocks to drift by an HOUR in huge shakeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the biggest shakeup for timekeeping in over 50 years, a key vote has severed the connection between the Earth's rotation and modern clocks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/times-up-scientists-vote-to-scrap-the-leap-second-but-will-allow-clocks-to-drift-by-an-hour-in-huge-shakeup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/times-up-scientists-vote-to-scrap-the-leap-second-but-will-allow-clocks-to-drift-by-an-hour-in-huge-shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackout warnings as furious 'devil winds' up to 80mph target millions in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 20 million people have been warned to prepare for widespread power outages and possible wildfires as hurricane-force winds are expected to last for days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blackout-warnings-as-furious-devil-winds-up-to-80mph-target-millions-in-california/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/blackout-warnings-as-furious-devil-winds-up-to-80mph-target-millions-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TinyLittleOffice, where the link is the document]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't need a full-fat productivity suite and worried about where your documents are being stored? Welcome to TinyLittleOffice, a set of applications where the document is the link itself. Using a URL to stash information isn't new. Look at many URLs, and you'll see a lengthy sequence of seemingly random characters at the end. Using that space to stash data isn't novel, but using it for documents is an interesting approach. TinyLittleOffice comprises a selection of tools, including a basic word p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tinylittleoffice-where-the-link-is-the-document/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tinylittleoffice-where-the-link-is-the-document/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/severe-drought-declared-and-hosepipe-bans-in-force-is-your-area-affected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/severe-drought-declared-and-hosepipe-bans-in-force-is-your-area-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KDE hits 30, decides it's time to move out of the X11 era]]></title><description><![CDATA[KDE is marking its 30th birthday by showing X11 sessions the door. The newly released KDE Plasma 6.8 is Wayland-only, though X11 applications can still run through XWayland. The change arrives right on schedule after last month's beta. KWin handles both window management and display-server duties. That means X11-based screen-recording tools, for example, won't work any more. You can't "shade" windows &ndash; roll them up into the title bar and back &ndash; and that's not planned to come back. Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kde-hits-30-decides-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-x11-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kde-hits-30-decides-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-x11-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When faster supercomputers aren’t enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a million veterans shared their genetic data by enrolling in the Department of Veterans Affairs' &ldquo;Million Veteran Program,&rdquo; they expected nothing back. This did not surprise Ravi Madduri, a senior scientist with the Data Science and Learning Division at the U.S. Department of Energy&rsquo;s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. He is abundantly clear about the terms under which these veterans donated their data: &ldquo;Even after giving everything to the country, they found it in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-faster-supercomputers-arent-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-faster-supercomputers-arent-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/was-neanderthal-life-violent-this-wound-suggests-lethal-fighting-was-more-common/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/was-neanderthal-life-violent-this-wound-suggests-lethal-fighting-was-more-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after a &pound;15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/15m-for-zero-emission-testing-at-belfast-harbour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/15m-for-zero-emission-testing-at-belfast-harbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyware vendors found a way to make targeted ads even worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online advertising industry has found a new way to make itself even more unpopular, with one adtech outfit accused of helping spyware vendors infect people's phones without them even clicking an ad. Researchers at Citizen Lab say they've uncovered the first publicly confirmed case of a zero-click mercenary spyware attack being delivered through targeted online ads, with devices at Al Jazeera among those infected. The technique, dubbed "AdFection," turns advertising networks into a spyware de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spyware-vendors-found-a-way-to-make-targeted-ads-even-worse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spyware-vendors-found-a-way-to-make-targeted-ads-even-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America had to bring in 1,000 contractors to patch all the bugs Mythos identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America recruited an additional 1,000 contractors to help patch all the vulnerabilities discovered by Anthropic&rsquo;s Mythos model, the CEO said on Wednesday. Brian Moynihan, chairman and CEO at BoA, said during the company&rsquo;s Q3 earnings call that it spent &ldquo;a couple of hundred million plus&rdquo; in remediation costs related to Mythos, and the anti-money laundering (AML) orders issued this week. These costs are expected to decline over time, though, with the contractors in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bank-of-america-had-to-bring-in-1000-contractors-to-patch-all-the-bugs-mythos-identified/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bank-of-america-had-to-bring-in-1000-contractors-to-patch-all-the-bugs-mythos-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSMC sends scouts to check whether America's datacenters can deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSMC is dispatching personnel to check out US datacenter construction and power availability as it plans billions of dollars in additional chipmaking capacity. The Taiwanese chipmaking giant warned of pressure on consumer markets during its third-quarter earnings call, while maintaining that AI demand - at least for now - continues to outstrip supply. "Looking ahead, we continue to observe consumer and price-sensitive end market segments are being challenged due to the impact of rising component]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tsmc-sends-scouts-to-check-whether-americas-datacenters-can-deliver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tsmc-sends-scouts-to-check-whether-americas-datacenters-can-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X purges 13,000 accounts linked to suspected meddling ahead of US midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[X says it has nuked more than 13,000 accounts involved in three suspected foreign influence operations targeting US political debate. In a post on Wednesday evening, the platform linked the operations to Iran, Russia, and China. It said the networks used inauthentic accounts to post and amplify political content targeting candidates and public figures across the political spectrum. The announcement comes ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3. "People come to X to talk about what's happ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/x-purges-13000-accounts-linked-to-suspected-meddling-ahead-of-us-midterms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/x-purges-13000-accounts-linked-to-suspected-meddling-ahead-of-us-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab pushes back first Neutron launch to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab has delayed the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket again, due to carbon composite manufacturing issues. It is more than five years since Rocket Lab said it was developing the launcher, a step up from its workhorse Electron, and capable of sending up to 13,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit. At the time, 2024 was mooted as the first launch date. Then perhaps 2025. Then 2026. And now it is "expected to occur in 2027." It won't be early in 2027 either. During a briefing, boss Peter Beck said he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rocket-lab-pushes-back-first-neutron-launch-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rocket-lab-pushes-back-first-neutron-launch-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is even more dangerous than we thought: Study says sea levels could rise TWICE as much as previous estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is even more dangerous than scientists had previously thought, a new study has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/antarcticas-doomsday-glacier-is-even-more-dangerous-than-we-thought-study-says-sea-levels-could-rise-twice-as-much-as-previous-estimates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/antarcticas-doomsday-glacier-is-even-more-dangerous-than-we-thought-study-says-sea-levels-could-rise-twice-as-much-as-previous-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI claims 100-plus secret files followed ex-employee back to Apple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's trade secrets spat with OpenAI has taken a new turn, with the ChatGPT maker accusing a former employee of taking more than 100 confidential files about its unreleased hardware back to Cupertino. In a court filing submitted Wednesday, OpenAI claims the unnamed employee, who joined from Apple before returning to the iPhone maker just six months later, transferred sensitive documents to his personal accounts before leaving. The filing alleges the files included detailed images of at least o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-claims-100-plus-secret-files-followed-ex-employee-back-to-apple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-claims-100-plus-secret-files-followed-ex-employee-back-to-apple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-giant-anthropic-woos-potential-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-giant-anthropic-woos-potential-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-starlink-internet-so-important-on-the-battlefield-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-is-starlink-internet-so-important-on-the-battlefield-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Aid Agency hackers made off with records dating back to 1978]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hackers who broke into the UK's Legal Aid Agency last year stole records dating back nearly five decades, the government has admitted, revealing the breach was far more extensive than previously thought. The Legal Aid Agency said on Wednesday that around 250,000 records stolen in the April 2025 attack date from before 2007, including one going back to 1978. That's much further back than the agency previously estimated &shy;&shy;&ndash; it initially said the stolen data covered legal aid applicat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/legal-aid-agency-hackers-made-off-with-records-dating-back-to-1978/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/legal-aid-agency-hackers-made-off-with-records-dating-back-to-1978/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Air Force pilots used malware-laden USB drives to plan Afghanistan missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome, once again, to PWNED, the weekly column where we gawk at organizations that have made serious security mistakes. Normally, we&rsquo;re talking about businesses or maybe the odd school that messes up, but today we&rsquo;re writing about a serious IT screwup in the world&rsquo;s most powerful military. Have a story about someone leaving a gaping hole in their network? Share it with us at pwned@sitpub.com. Anonymity is available upon request. Today&rsquo;s tale comes from Justin Henkel, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-air-force-pilots-used-malware-laden-usb-drives-to-plan-afghanistan-missions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-air-force-pilots-used-malware-laden-usb-drives-to-plan-afghanistan-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-dead-in-istanbul-after-heaviest-rainfall-in-84-years-governor-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-dead-in-istanbul-after-heaviest-rainfall-in-84-years-governor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese consortium bets on building bobbing bit barns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Japanese consortium wants to ease the datacenter space crunch by putting servers afloat &ndash; but keeping them moored safely alongside port quays. The group comprises shipping and logistics corporation NYK Line, engineering biz NTT Facilities, renewable energy developer Eurus Energy, and MUFG Bank. The quartet has also considered facilities farther out at sea, where they could draw on renewable energy sources such as offshore wind. Others are exploring wave power, including Oregon-based Pant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/japanese-consortium-bets-on-building-bobbing-bit-barns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/japanese-consortium-bets-on-building-bobbing-bit-barns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The revenge of the ghosted! Study reveals the people who cut off contact often feel WORSE than their victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being ghosted may come with a silver lining - as a study has found that people who vanish without explanation are often plagued by guilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-revenge-of-the-ghosted-study-reveals-the-people-who-cut-off-contact-often-feel-worse-than-their-victims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-revenge-of-the-ghosted-study-reveals-the-people-who-cut-off-contact-often-feel-worse-than-their-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic cannons airlifted for restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-cannons-airlifted-for-restoration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-cannons-airlifted-for-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK keeps AI safeguards in the maybe pile for Cyber Security BIll]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK officials have stopped short of committing to AI-specific measures in the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill despite ministers promising to legislate wherever necessary. The uncertainty comes amid warnings about autonomous AI threats, including Anthropic's forecast that small models could be months away from operating as self-replicating worms on vulnerable smart devices. Senior civil servants told MPs this week that the government was still considering amendments to the bill to address AI ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-keeps-ai-safeguards-in-the-maybe-pile-for-cyber-security-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-keeps-ai-safeguards-in-the-maybe-pile-for-cyber-security-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists discover weakest points in Earth's invisible shield: Space 'tsunamis' reveal where dangerous solar storms can break through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space tsunamis have revealed the weak spots in Earth's invisible magnetic shield, highlighting the regions where dangerous solar storms can 'find a way through'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-discover-weakest-points-in-earths-invisible-shield-space-tsunamis-reveal-where-dangerous-solar-storms-can-break-through/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-discover-weakest-points-in-earths-invisible-shield-space-tsunamis-reveal-where-dangerous-solar-storms-can-break-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy goes fishing for suppliers to build its Type 93 robot submarine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Royal Navy is sounding out the defense industry ahead of kicking off a procurement process for the Type 93, a large uncrewed submarine that will form part of the force&rsquo;s Hybrid Navy vision. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a preliminary market engagement notice inviting organizations to register their interest in the Type 93 and the AUKUS Signature Payload Program, which aims to develop weapons and other systems for the UK&rsquo;s uncrewed submarine and those of partner natio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/royal-navy-goes-fishing-for-suppliers-to-build-its-type-93-robot-submarine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/royal-navy-goes-fishing-for-suppliers-to-build-its-type-93-robot-submarine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metropolitan Police's unchecked use of shoplifting platform lands force in trouble with data watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has reprimanded London's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and issued an enforcement notice after officers used a retail crime platform without the force's approval or required data protection checks. Between March 2023 and September 2024, MPS officers registered around 500 free accounts on Auror, a platform retailers use to record crimes such as shoplifting. The force had not formally procured the service or completed the required data protection chec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/metropolitan-polices-unchecked-use-of-shoplifting-platform-lands-force-in-trouble-with-data-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/metropolitan-polices-unchecked-use-of-shoplifting-platform-lands-force-in-trouble-with-data-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jev and other decision models can still be tricked with prompt injection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the excitement about decision models follows from TypeSafe AI's claim that its Jev decision model cannot hallucinate and that "the model never makes type errors." Yet decision models, which answer questions with a set of probabilities and a confidence score rather than freeform text, can still get things wrong and can still be exploited through indirect prompt injection. These vulnerabilities don't erase the potential cost and performance advantages of a model that returns decision proba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jev-and-other-decision-models-can-still-be-tricked-with-prompt-injection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jev-and-other-decision-models-can-still-be-tricked-with-prompt-injection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little tern colony has worst breeding season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning is under way to improve the colony for the 2027 breeding season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/little-tern-colony-has-worst-breeding-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/little-tern-colony-has-worst-breeding-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nowhere-to-escape-indonesians-share-footage-of-orange-haze-blanketing-towns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nowhere-to-escape-indonesians-share-footage-of-orange-haze-blanketing-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost message about the path to salvation may lie in a 1,500-year-old Christian church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A message hidden within a 1,500-year-old Christian church could carry a profound spiritual meaning, offering what experts believe is a guide to salvation for humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/lost-message-about-the-path-to-salvation-may-lie-in-a-1500-year-old-christian-church/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/lost-message-about-the-path-to-salvation-may-lie-in-a-1500-year-old-christian-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-this-world photos capture incredible 'space jellyfish'... can you guess what it really is?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The images were taken on Tuesday morning - with the glowing cloud witnessed by masses of sky watchers across multiple states in North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/out-of-this-world-photos-capture-incredible-space-jellyfish-can-you-guess-what-it-really-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/out-of-this-world-photos-capture-incredible-space-jellyfish-can-you-guess-what-it-really-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dog-that-hunts-invasive-sea-vomit-honoured-as-animal-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dog-that-hunts-invasive-sea-vomit-honoured-as-animal-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/india-and-china-arent-friends-but-nepal-wants-to-unite-them-against-climate-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/india-and-china-arent-friends-but-nepal-wants-to-unite-them-against-climate-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Britain's 'Space Binman'! Giant robotic claw will hunt down defunct spacecraft and drag them to a fiery death in Earth's atmosphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could soon be a new 'Space Binman' cleaning up the sky, as Britain prepares to launch a revolutionary satellite with a giant claw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-britains-space-binman-giant-robotic-claw-will-hunt-down-defunct-spacecraft-and-drag-them-to-a-fiery-death-in-earths-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-britains-space-binman-giant-robotic-claw-will-hunt-down-defunct-spacecraft-and-drag-them-to-a-fiery-death-in-earths-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a ride safety expert. A father's Six Flags death is not the only roller coaster tragedy to strike... it raises chilling questions over theme park safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The horrifying death of a father who was thrown from a Six Flags roller coaster has prompted a safety expert to reveal the unsettling risks passengers may overlook before climbing aboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-ride-safety-expert-a-fathers-six-flags-death-is-not-the-only-roller-coaster-tragedy-to-strike-it-raises-chilling-questions-over-theme-park-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-ride-safety-expert-a-fathers-six-flags-death-is-not-the-only-roller-coaster-tragedy-to-strike-it-raises-chilling-questions-over-theme-park-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco make-me-root email bug exploited as a 0-day by unknown crims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco &ldquo;strongly&rdquo; implored customers to patch yet another critical, make-me-root vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway (SEG), one that has already been exploited in zero-day attacks. A Cisco spokesperson told The Register that the critical vuln, which received a 9.8 out of 10 CVSS rating, affects &ldquo;a limited number of customers.&rdquo; The bug, now tracked as CVE&#8209;2026&#8209;76519, allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to write files and execute commands with root pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisco-make-me-root-email-bug-exploited-as-a-0-day-by-unknown-crims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisco-make-me-root-email-bug-exploited-as-a-0-day-by-unknown-crims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De-extinction of the dodo takes a MAJOR step forwards: AI identifies thousands of genetic switches linked to the bird's distinctive appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest to bring the dodo back from extinction has taken a major step forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/de-extinction-of-the-dodo-takes-a-major-step-forwards-ai-identifies-thousands-of-genetic-switches-linked-to-the-birds-distinctive-appearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/de-extinction-of-the-dodo-takes-a-major-step-forwards-ai-identifies-thousands-of-genetic-switches-linked-to-the-birds-distinctive-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos ensues when AI interviewer meets AI interviewee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A YouTuber who&rsquo;s gained a following for trolling AI interview bots brought his own computing companion to an interview with him. As chaos ensued, viewers learned that having an AI as your interview agent isn't a good idea. Graham Dot Zip is a comedian whose YouTube channel has blown up recently thanks to videos of him demonstrating the absurdity of AI bots used to conduct early-stage interviews with job candidates. AI interviewers have become quite the phenomenon in recent months, and not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chaos-ensues-when-ai-interviewer-meets-ai-interviewee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chaos-ensues-when-ai-interviewer-meets-ai-interviewee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linux kernel devs drop obligatory confession of AI tool usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite previous controversies, it seems like the lords of Linux are warming to AI-assisted coding. The penguin's kernel community has agreed to stop asking coders to disclose whether they used bots to help with their contributions. And Linux kernel supremo Linus Torvalds has made clear that he opposes "stupid" AI disclosure rules as long as people understand the code they're submitting. "The Maintainers Summit reached consensus to deprecate the Assisted-by Tag," said Sasha Levin, a Linux kernel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/linux-kernel-devs-drop-obligatory-confession-of-ai-tool-usage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/linux-kernel-devs-drop-obligatory-confession-of-ai-tool-usage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant 'UFO mothership' spotted shooting across Earth's sun at 'near light speed', claims UFOlogist]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's probe captured a mysterious object soaring near the sun. It has sparked claims of a 'UFO mothership' traveling through space, carrying 'tens of thousands of passengers.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-ufo-mothership-spotted-shooting-across-earths-sun-at-near-light-speed-claims-ufologist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-ufo-mothership-spotted-shooting-across-earths-sun-at-near-light-speed-claims-ufologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-life Batpod! Incredible robot bicycle performs wheelies, jumps and front flips like a Hollywood stunt bike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have created an AI-powered robot bicycle that can pull wheelies, leap over obstacles and even perform front flips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/real-life-batpod-incredible-robot-bicycle-performs-wheelies-jumps-and-front-flips-like-a-hollywood-stunt-bike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/real-life-batpod-incredible-robot-bicycle-performs-wheelies-jumps-and-front-flips-like-a-hollywood-stunt-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security researchers spent 6 days doing their Chromework, built 1B user exploit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at security startup Xbow used OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model to help chain three zero-day vulnerabilities in Chrome into an exploit capable of executing code outside the browser's sandbox on Windows machines. Xbow estimates that this could affect about one billion users worldwide. Google fixed all three, and paid the Xbow team a $250,000 bounty, its top reward for a Chrome full-chain exploit. The payout also proves a nice return on investment for the human bug hunters - Brendan Dolan-Gav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researchers-spent-6-days-doing-their-chromework-built-1b-user-exploit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researchers-spent-6-days-doing-their-chromework-built-1b-user-exploit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrifying Jurassic predator with 7-inch claws prowled the Isle of Wight 120million years ago, study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A terrifying new dinosaur armed with claws as long as kitchen knives once stalked the Isle of Wight, archaeologists have revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-jurassic-predator-with-7-inch-claws-prowled-the-isle-of-wight-120million-years-ago-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-jurassic-predator-with-7-inch-claws-prowled-the-isle-of-wight-120million-years-ago-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient impact crater 'with legs' spotted in Australian desert by NASA satellite]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has released a new image of a mysterious structure hidden in a remote desert, showing what looks like legs sprouting from its center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-impact-crater-with-legs-spotted-in-australian-desert-by-nasa-satellite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-impact-crater-with-legs-spotted-in-australian-desert-by-nasa-satellite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivanti patches Connect Secure zero-day after researchers confirm in-the-wild attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivanti customers are being urged to update Connect Secure and check for compromise after attackers exploited a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability. On Tuesday, Ivanti released updates for Connect Secure (ICS) to fix CVE-2026-104935, an authentication bypass flaw discovered by Volexity. Rated 8.6 on the CVSS scale, it allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. "We are aware of exploitation in the wild affecting a limited number of customers at the time of disclosur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ivanti-patches-connect-secure-zero-day-after-researchers-confirm-in-the-wild-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ivanti-patches-connect-secure-zero-day-after-researchers-confirm-in-the-wild-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial fire linked to fish and eels' deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chemicals from firewater runoff entered a brook and spread downstream where dead fish and eels were later found, the Environment Agency has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/industrial-fire-linked-to-fish-and-eels-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/industrial-fire-linked-to-fish-and-eels-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leap seconds face judgment day as time lords prepare to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's about time: the General Conference on Weights and Measures looks set to end leap seconds in an effort to reach horological harmony. Since 1972, 27 leap seconds have been added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to keep it in step with the astronomical time scale UT1, which is based on Earth's fluctuating rotation. The proposal would increase the permitted difference between UTC and UT1 from 0.9 seconds to one hour, avoiding leap-second adjustments for centuries. Earth's rotation has also s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/leap-seconds-face-judgment-day-as-time-lords-prepare-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/leap-seconds-face-judgment-day-as-time-lords-prepare-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers cig-nal their faith in AI by taking up smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silicon Valley&rsquo;s AI bros have supposedly found a new way to signal to those around them how committed they are to their industry: Take up smoking despite the risk of cancer, because they expect bots to develop a cure &hellip; any day now. At least, that&rsquo;s the claim Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar made in a recent interview on CBS's Face the Nation. In trying to explain what he described as a doomsday cult surrounding effective altruism, whose adherents include some AI researchers who belie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-cig-nal-their-faith-in-ai-by-taking-up-smoking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-cig-nal-their-faith-in-ai-by-taking-up-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bible proven to be 'true' as ancient discoveries shed new light on Jesus' life]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some, the Bible is a collection of parables: a series of deeply resonant stories, designed to guide you throughout your life. Yet for others it is a historical document.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bible-proven-to-be-true-as-ancient-discoveries-shed-new-light-on-jesus-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bible-proven-to-be-true-as-ancient-discoveries-shed-new-light-on-jesus-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Announces “Massive” Greenland Oil Exploration Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump is roping in the North American Technate from Venezuela to Greenland, just like the early Technocrats wanted to do in the 1930s. The US doesn&rsquo;t own Greenland, but that doesn&rsquo;t deter him from declaring, &ldquo;Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!&rdquo; Have Denmark and Greenland agreed to this? Apparently, control trumps ownership. &#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.&ldquo;Massive&rdquo; oil, gas, and minerals explora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-announces-massive-greenland-oil-exploration-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-announces-massive-greenland-oil-exploration-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/toilet-paper-and-secret-recorders-what-we-know-about-the-arrest-of-the-saudi-openai-engineer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/toilet-paper-and-secret-recorders-what-we-know-about-the-arrest-of-the-saudi-openai-engineer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire up that iPhone 1 emulation and party like it's 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[A browser-based emulator for the original iPhone is the latest project to tap into the rich vein of nostalgia running through the tech industry. While far from a complete implementation, the emulation does enough to evoke happier times, before Apple burdened its mobile operating system with frills and complexities, and spent years (and multiple operating system updates) making the Podcasts app steadily more broken. The browser-based emulation (and we use the term carefully; anyone expecting all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fire-up-that-iphone-1-emulation-and-party-like-its-2007/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fire-up-that-iphone-1-emulation-and-party-like-its-2007/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane-fueled storms trigger urgent warnings for millions in 11 US states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions have been warned to brace for hurricane-like conditions as a massive storm rolls over the US this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-trigger-urgent-warnings-for-millions-in-11-us-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-trigger-urgent-warnings-for-millions-in-11-us-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are rollercoasters getting more dangerous? Experts weigh in after Six Flags fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[A horror rollercoaster accident that left a man dead has reignited fears over the safety of thrill rides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-rollercoasters-getting-more-dangerous-experts-weigh-in-after-six-flags-fatality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/are-rollercoasters-getting-more-dangerous-experts-weigh-in-after-six-flags-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New motherboards, old RAM, plenty of life left in yesterday's PCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gigabyte recently announced new motherboards that use DDR4 RAM, a standard that launched in 2014, and other vendors support even older standards in brand-new kit. Earlier this year, AMD released a Ryzen 7 5800X3D anniversary edition to mark ten years of AM4. For AM4 processors, Gigabyte offers the new B450M H ARGB, with two DDR4 slots, and the B550 X-Eagle with four slots. Those who prefer Intel chippery can now buy a B760M Aorus Elite. This is notable because of the age of the DDR4 spec. In cas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-motherboards-old-ram-plenty-of-life-left-in-yesterdays-pcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-motherboards-old-ram-plenty-of-life-left-in-yesterdays-pcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny11 puts Windows 11 on a diet without the PowerShell workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny11 Builder, a tool for creating less-bloated Windows 11 installation images, now has a desktop app preview that makes the process less reliant on PowerShell know-how. As the author explains: "Tiny11 Builder aims to be the de facto standard for creating lightweight, safe and efficient Windows images." The tool creates an ISO image for Windows installation, stripping out bundled apps and selected system components. It accepts Windows 11 installation media from 22H2 onward, including 26H2, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny11-puts-windows-11-on-a-diet-without-the-powershell-workout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny11-puts-windows-11-on-a-diet-without-the-powershell-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/burnham-rosebank-and-jackdaw-oil-and-gas-decisions-coming-shortly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/burnham-rosebank-and-jackdaw-oil-and-gas-decisions-coming-shortly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco, Nvidia team up to build fatter, faster pluggable]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI datacenters are a rats nest of fiber optic cables stitching together thousands of AI accelerators, NICs, switches, and everything else required to train and run the latest and greatest modes. Cisco hopes to untangle this mess with a new pluggable optic developed in collaboration with Nvidia that will pack between four and eight times the bandwidth of existing pluggables into a single port. Announced at the Open Compute Project (OCP) global summit this week, the ultra-dense small form factor p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisco-nvidia-team-up-to-build-fatter-faster-pluggable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisco-nvidia-team-up-to-build-fatter-faster-pluggable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astonishing proof the Bible is true etched into a gold coin and an ancient wall in Rome]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some, the Bible is a collection of parables: a series of deeply resonant stories, designed to guide you throughout your life. Yet for others it is a historical document.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astonishing-proof-the-bible-is-true-etched-into-a-gold-coin-and-an-ancient-wall-in-rome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astonishing-proof-the-bible-is-true-etched-into-a-gold-coin-and-an-ancient-wall-in-rome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US tech giants warn Europe that ditching US tech giants could cost €115B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of America's biggest tech companies have a warning for Europe: curb your reliance on US cloud providers, and it could cost you &euro;115 billion. That's the finding of a new study commissioned by CCIA Europe, a lobbying group whose members include Amazon, Google, and Meta, companies that have plenty of reasons to want European governments to keep buying American cloud services. The research, conducted by the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), claims the European Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-tech-giants-warn-europe-that-ditching-us-tech-giants-could-cost-115b/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-tech-giants-warn-europe-that-ditching-us-tech-giants-could-cost-115b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's single hotspots, revealed: Interactive map shows where you're most likely to be partnered up…or still looking for love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're happily coupled up or endlessly swiping through dating apps, your postcode could have more influence on your love life than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-single-hotspots-revealed-interactive-map-shows-where-youre-most-likely-to-be-partnered-upor-still-looking-for-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-single-hotspots-revealed-interactive-map-shows-where-youre-most-likely-to-be-partnered-upor-still-looking-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's single hotspots, revealed: Interactive map shows where you're most likely to be partnered up&hellip;or still looking for love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're happily coupled up or endlessly swiping through dating apps, your postcode could have more influence on your love life than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-single-hotspots-revealed-interactive-map-shows-where-youre-most-likely-to-be-partnered-uphellipor-still-looking-for-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-single-hotspots-revealed-interactive-map-shows-where-youre-most-likely-to-be-partnered-uphellipor-still-looking-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A time capsule at the bottom of the sea': World's oldest shipwreck that sank 4,700 YEARS ago discovered off the coast of Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back 4,700 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/a-time-capsule-at-the-bottom-of-the-sea-worlds-oldest-shipwreck-that-sank-4700-years-ago-discovered-off-the-coast-of-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/a-time-capsule-at-the-bottom-of-the-sea-worlds-oldest-shipwreck-that-sank-4700-years-ago-discovered-off-the-coast-of-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Python 3.15 goes global with UTF-8 support]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a week&rsquo;s delay, the new version of Python, v3.15, has been released. With it comes a proper profiler, an experimental just-in-time compiler, and a tightening of dictionary structures. It also offers a time-saving Lazy Import option for programs to not load modules until needed, the implementation of which ironically halted this release until a few last-minute regressions were sorted. But of all these new delicacies spread before the Pythonistas, the data wranglers of the bunch may mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/python-315-goes-global-with-utf-8-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/python-315-goes-global-with-utf-8-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the lovely landlocked land of Luxembork, where the fares are free, and the terminals are techno]]></title><description><![CDATA[There ain't no party like a tap-in party, as nobody ever said. And so it is that one of Luxembourg's mostly redundant tap-in / tap-out terminals is amusing itself by putting on a light show for passing passengers. The terminal is an INIT unit, rolled out on the country's public transport network and now mostly idle since fares were zeroed out in 2020. First Class and cross-border trips still attract a charge, but for everything else (trains, trams, and buses) there is no fee. Eagle-eyed Register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/welcome-to-the-lovely-landlocked-land-of-luxembork-where-the-fares-are-free-and-the-terminals-are-techno/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/welcome-to-the-lovely-landlocked-land-of-luxembork-where-the-fares-are-free-and-the-terminals-are-techno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPMG tech and data boss tells staff facing the boot he's getting promoted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redundancies might have dented morale at KPMG in the UK, but that didn't stop Paul Henninger, head of technology and data, from sharing some positive personal news with the troops: he's being promoted. Late last week, as staff awaited confirmation of redundancies, Henninger emailed his staff to share the update before KPMG announced it to the wider business. He confirmed he had been asked to take on the new role of group head of consulting. "In this role, I will lead our Consulting practice and,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kpmg-tech-and-data-boss-tells-staff-facing-the-boot-hes-getting-promoted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kpmg-tech-and-data-boss-tells-staff-facing-the-boot-hes-getting-promoted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI engineer charged after boardroom bug found wrapped in toilet paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice has charged an OpenAI engineer with attempting to intercept oral communications after allegedly planting a recording device in an exec conference room. Investigators claim company security staff found a second device in his bag. Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, is described in court documents as an engineer at OpenAI who had worked there since July 2025, and has held permanent residency in the US since September 2020. He was arrested on October 9 and made his ini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-engineer-charged-after-boardroom-bug-found-wrapped-in-toilet-paper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-engineer-charged-after-boardroom-bug-found-wrapped-in-toilet-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI math isn't mathing as infrastructure spending forecast to outstrip expected revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI services are unlikely to deliver enough revenue to cover the expected capital expenditure going into IT infrastructure between now and 2030, and it looks like neocloud operators will largely bow out or be bought out. This is the conclusion from Gartner, which has added up the anticipated investments in AI datacenters over the next several years, estimated the revenue that can be expected from AI-driven applications over the same period, and found the numbers come up short. Gartner's data come]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-math-isnt-mathing-as-infrastructure-spending-forecast-to-outstrip-expected-revenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-math-isnt-mathing-as-infrastructure-spending-forecast-to-outstrip-expected-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI math isn't mathing: infrastructure spending forecast to outstrip expected revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI services are unlikely to deliver enough revenue to cover the expected capital expenditure going into IT infrastructure between now and 2030, and it looks like neocloud operators will largely bow out or be bought out. This is the conclusion from Gartner, which has added up the anticipated investments in AI datacenters over the next several years, estimated the revenue that can be expected from AI-driven applications over the same period, and found the numbers come up short. Gartner's data come]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-math-isnt-mathing-infrastructure-spending-forecast-to-outstrip-expected-revenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-math-isnt-mathing-infrastructure-spending-forecast-to-outstrip-expected-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden for 3,000 years: Giant statues of Ramses II emerge from Egyptian village after farmer spots mysterious stone block in his field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hidden beneath a quiet Egyptian village for 3,000 years, two colossal statues of one of history's most famous pharaohs have been unearthed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hidden-for-3000-years-giant-statues-of-ramses-ii-emerge-from-egyptian-village-after-farmer-spots-mysterious-stone-block-in-his-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hidden-for-3000-years-giant-statues-of-ramses-ii-emerge-from-egyptian-village-after-farmer-spots-mysterious-stone-block-in-his-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-applied-for-200-jobs-how-spray-and-pray-ai-job-applications-can-backfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-applied-for-200-jobs-how-spray-and-pray-ai-job-applications-can-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government chases AI while aging IT leaves it exposed, PAC chair warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government is pushing ahead with its AI ambitions yet is dragging its feet on replacing aging IT systems that leave departments vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to a damning assessment from Parliament's spending watchdog. Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chair of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC), warns in his second annual report that Whitehall is failing to tackle its longstanding technology problems, even as AI gives criminals and hostile states new ways to attack go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-government-chases-ai-while-aging-it-leaves-it-exposed-pac-chair-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-government-chases-ai-while-aging-it-leaves-it-exposed-pac-chair-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It won't kill you, or humanity, to get off the AI upgrade treadmill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why are we in such a hurry? Are we in a race? Where's the finish line? Are we in the lead? Far behind? I increasingly hear these questions about AI from people who feel a gritty sense of being unpleasantly overstimulated &ndash; like a three-year-old allowed to stay awake too long and now unable to sleep. That feeling has become worse since last November when AI tools suddenly became "good enough" to be broadly useful. A whole cohort of engineers &ndash; myself included &ndash; found themselves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/it-wont-kill-you-or-humanity-to-get-off-the-ai-upgrade-treadmill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/it-wont-kill-you-or-humanity-to-get-off-the-ai-upgrade-treadmill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy company was warned data centers risked power crisis that now threatens blackouts in 13 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly erected data centers have strained the capacity for PJM Interconnection, America's largest power grid, which serves 13 states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/energy-company-was-warned-data-centers-risked-power-crisis-that-now-threatens-blackouts-in-13-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/energy-company-was-warned-data-centers-risked-power-crisis-that-now-threatens-blackouts-in-13-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More tea? How Scotland's crops of the future could be set to change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-tea-how-scotlands-crops-of-the-future-could-be-set-to-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-tea-how-scotlands-crops-of-the-future-could-be-set-to-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-oldest-shipwreck-found-off-coast-of-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-oldest-shipwreck-found-off-coast-of-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ransomware gets personal: 'We-know-where-you-are kind of stuff']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Beasley, a senior incident response consultant at Semperis, was investigating a cyberattack involving Russia&rsquo;s Midnight Blizzard when a package containing nesting dolls and other regional gifts showed up on his doorstep. At the time, Beasley served as the lead investigator for Microsoft&rsquo;s Detection and Response Team (DART). He assumed it was from the group, which has been linked to the Kremlin&rsquo;s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), although the sender didn&rsquo;t leave a no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ransomware-gets-personal-we-know-where-you-are-kind-of-stuff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ransomware-gets-personal-we-know-where-you-are-kind-of-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staggering modern breakthroughs that prove the Bible is true: From Noah's Ark's resting place to bloody clues on the Shroud of Turin, experts reveal evidence that convinced them]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some, the Bible is a collection of parables: a series of deeply resonant stories, designed to guide you throughout your life. Yet for others it is a historical document.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/staggering-modern-breakthroughs-that-prove-the-bible-is-true-from-noahs-arks-resting-place-to-bloody-clues-on-the-shroud-of-turin-experts-reveal-evidence-that-convinced-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/staggering-modern-breakthroughs-that-prove-the-bible-is-true-from-noahs-arks-resting-place-to-bloody-clues-on-the-shroud-of-turin-experts-reveal-evidence-that-convinced-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gales-and-heavy-rain-to-impact-uk-as-yellow-wind-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gales-and-heavy-rain-to-impact-uk-as-yellow-wind-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrifying Jurassic predator with 7-inch claws prowled the Isle of Wight 120 million years ago, study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A terrifying new dinosaur armed with claws as long as kitchen knives once stalked the Isle of Wight, archaeologists have revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-jurassic-predator-with-7-inch-claws-prowled-the-isle-of-wight-120-million-years-ago-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-jurassic-predator-with-7-inch-claws-prowled-the-isle-of-wight-120-million-years-ago-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, Sir Paul! Scientists say you CAN'T remember being born - and explain what's really behind those 'first day of life' memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Paul McCartney's claim that he can remember being born may be extraordinary, but scientists say it is almost certainly impossible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sorry-sir-paul-scientists-say-you-cant-remember-being-born-and-explain-whats-really-behind-those-first-day-of-life-memories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sorry-sir-paul-scientists-say-you-cant-remember-being-born-and-explain-whats-really-behind-those-first-day-of-life-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple HomeView hands-on: SHIVALI BEST is one of the first people to test the £299 home device - so, should you buy one for your family?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiled at an event in New York, the gadget won't go on sale until November 13. However, the Daily Mail's Science &amp; Technology Editor, Shivali Best, was among the first to get her hands on it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-homeview-hands-on-shivali-best-is-one-of-the-first-people-to-test-the-299-home-device-so-should-you-buy-one-for-your-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-homeview-hands-on-shivali-best-is-one-of-the-first-people-to-test-the-299-home-device-so-should-you-buy-one-for-your-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic reinvents source control as Claude floods the world with code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic's Claude models have been emitting so much code that the company's coding infrastructure hasn't been able to keep up. It's a symptom of the AI coding imperative and all-you-can-eat inference. Microsoft's GitHub in April published a blog post attributing recent availability problems to the exponential growth in pull requests and commits. The code flood has been noted by academic researchers, among others. For Anthropic, writing code is no longer a productivity bottleneck. Instead, the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-reinvents-source-control-as-claude-floods-the-world-with-code/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-reinvents-source-control-as-claude-floods-the-world-with-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CISA director touts private partnerships after agency killed many]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has killed many of the industry partnerships it used to enhance security, but don't tell the organization's acting director. Speaking on Tuesday at a virtual public sector cyber resilience summit hosted by infosec firm Rubrik, Nick Andersen claimed that CISA&rsquo;s public-private partnerships are the most critical aspect of his agency&rsquo;s mission. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t see everything. We&rsquo;re not a law enforcement agency, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisa-director-touts-private-partnerships-after-agency-killed-many/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cisa-director-touts-private-partnerships-after-agency-killed-many/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power grid emergency declared across 13 US states in urgent bid to prevent blackouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emergency order has been issued to keep widespread blackouts from impacting over 60 million people in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/power-grid-emergency-declared-across-13-us-states-in-urgent-bid-to-prevent-blackouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/power-grid-emergency-declared-across-13-us-states-in-urgent-bid-to-prevent-blackouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI's dot assistant burned 300K+ tokens in a day without a single prompt]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you use OpenAI's dot, don't be surprised if it consumes a lot of tokens on its own. According to AI agent security and governance outfit Geordie, one dot agent produced 155 separate activity sequences and consumed more than 300,000 tokens - all without further human interaction, and all in the course of a day. Geordie has been testing the &ldquo;always on&rdquo; agentic assistant, dot, since OpenAI announced it in September, following in the footsteps of Meta Muse and Grok Bot. Compared to ot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-dot-assistant-burned-300k-tokens-in-a-day-without-a-single-prompt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-dot-assistant-burned-300k-tokens-in-a-day-without-a-single-prompt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter blast puts four states on alert as up to 14 inches of snow threaten travel: 'Proceed with caution']]></title><description><![CDATA[A winter blast is bringing up to 14 inches of snow to some parts of the US, threatening slick roads, disrupted commutes and dangerous conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/winter-blast-puts-four-states-on-alert-as-up-to-14-inches-of-snow-threaten-travel-proceed-with-caution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/winter-blast-puts-four-states-on-alert-as-up-to-14-inches-of-snow-threaten-travel-proceed-with-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple unleashes a swarm of Mac Minions to share GPU resources for large AI tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to give its employees better access to GPU resources for inference tasks, Apple has rounded up its Minions, not the animated yellow creatures, but a distributed system that puts idle GPUs across its Macs to work on AI workloads. Apple researchers describe it as "a dynamic and distributed virtual GPU cloud that aggregates idle Apple Silicon GPUs across macOS devices to execute large-scale machine learning inference workloads." Apple's researchers said the company has used Minions to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-unleashes-a-swarm-of-mac-minions-to-share-gpu-resources-for-large-ai-tasks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-unleashes-a-swarm-of-mac-minions-to-share-gpu-resources-for-large-ai-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic earthquakes strike Atlantic as expert raises fears of seismic 'chain reaction']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two major seaquakes have struck the Atlantic, setting off tsunami monitoring stations along the US East Coast and sparking fears of a larger seismic trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-earthquakes-strike-atlantic-as-expert-raises-fears-of-seismic-chain-reaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/historic-earthquakes-strike-atlantic-as-expert-raises-fears-of-seismic-chain-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude submitted fake murder tip to Philly police during summertime testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Anthropic AI model submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide through an online form run by the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). The tip, filed July 18 through PhillyUnsolvedMurders[.]com by &ldquo;someone who might have information about the case,&rdquo; went straight into the inbox&rsquo;s spam folder. Anthropic discovered it on September 28, notified the PPD on October 7, and sent representatives to the police HQ the following day. Anthropic told the police the AI submitted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/claude-submitted-fake-murder-tip-to-philly-police-during-summertime-testing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/claude-submitted-fake-murder-tip-to-philly-police-during-summertime-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic conjures another threat that doesn't exist yet to stoke fears of AI apocalypse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing sells AI products as well as fear. Using new research, Anthropic claims that self-replicating AI worms could be just months away from spreading across vulnerable IoT devices, which would be a problem if it came true. The frontier lab published a research report Monday suggesting that AI models could eventually self-replicate without relying on datacenter hardware, with a 9-billion-parameter model successfully setting up inference on eight of the nine hardware types Anthropic tested. &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-conjures-another-threat-that-doesnt-exist-yet-to-stoke-fears-of-ai-apocalypse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-conjures-another-threat-that-doesnt-exist-yet-to-stoke-fears-of-ai-apocalypse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap Chinese and open source LLMs could trigger trillion-dollar AI infrastructure 'reset']]></title><description><![CDATA[A financial analyst is questioning whether the collapse in AI costs owing to the arrival of Chinese, low-cost and open source models will cause a &ldquo;reset&rdquo; in the AI story as cloud providers struggle to recoup trillions of dollars of capital spending. In a recent research note focused on Asian markets, Jefferies estimates that about half of the roughly $2.3 trillion contracted backlog at Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Oracle is owned by OpenAI and Anthropic. Yet Chinese AI models, ope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cheap-chinese-and-open-source-llms-could-trigger-trillion-dollar-ai-infrastructure-reset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cheap-chinese-and-open-source-llms-could-trigger-trillion-dollar-ai-infrastructure-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple launches the HomeView: £299 smart home device can recognise six family members and brings up a personalised experience for each]]></title><description><![CDATA[Called the Apple HomeView, the &pound;299 device was announced at an event in New York today, and is described as a 'smart home management' system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-launches-the-homeview-299-smart-home-device-can-recognise-six-family-members-and-brings-up-a-personalised-experience-for-each/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-launches-the-homeview-299-smart-home-device-can-recognise-six-family-members-and-brings-up-a-personalised-experience-for-each/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Says AI Doesn’t Need Guardrails, Calls Growing Concerns ‘A Hoax’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is essentially channeling Peter Thiel, who is stumping around the around the county talking about the Antichrist. Thiel says that the Antichrist are those who want to limit accelerationism and slow down AI development. This is flat out backassward. Both Thiel and Trump (and all the other arch-Technocrats in Washington) are gaslighting the nation and slamming those who are resisting. As for Biblical scholarship, the whole lot of them can be summed up by one screen actor: Archie Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-says-ai-doesnt-need-guardrails-calls-growing-concerns-a-hoax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-says-ai-doesnt-need-guardrails-calls-growing-concerns-a-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft celebrates end of Office 2021 LTSC with MS 365 outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the end of support for Office 2021 LTSC and it seems like Microsoft is celebrating with a Microsoft 365 outage for some European customers. The affected service is Global Secure Access (GSA), which customers use to access services including Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs. We'd argue the "365" moniker is perhaps a little inaccurate at this point. According to Microsoft, the cause is: "A section of GSA infrastructure is performing below acceptable perfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-celebrates-end-of-office-2021-ltsc-with-ms-365-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-celebrates-end-of-office-2021-ltsc-with-ms-365-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NetBSD may have found a new role: The AI-free FOSS OS]]></title><description><![CDATA[NetBSD seems to be thriving of late: as the Linux world goes pro-AI, some of the AI-averse are turning to this explicitly AI-free project. The NetBSD project&rsquo;s Mastodon feed reports that it received a record 120 donations last month, and it has far exceeded its target: &ldquo;We received $120,282 USD in total. Naturally, this has completely filled up our donations target bar which was set at $50,000. Time to fund some projects!&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a welcome contrast to the usual stories of u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/netbsd-may-have-found-a-new-role-the-ai-free-foss-os/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/netbsd-may-have-found-a-new-role-the-ai-free-foss-os/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horrifying video reveals what really happens when a bee stings you: Tiny detached stinger keeps drilling into flesh and pumping venom]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever grimaced after being stung, new footage might make you wince even more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/horrifying-video-reveals-what-really-happens-when-a-bee-stings-you-tiny-detached-stinger-keeps-drilling-into-flesh-and-pumping-venom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/horrifying-video-reveals-what-really-happens-when-a-bee-stings-you-tiny-detached-stinger-keeps-drilling-into-flesh-and-pumping-venom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An AI apocalypse could actually be GOOD for humanity: Expert reveals how machines might improve society rather than destroy it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI apocalypse might be a terrifying concept, but some experts claim that a machine takeover could actually be good for humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/an-ai-apocalypse-could-actually-be-good-for-humanity-expert-reveals-how-machines-might-improve-society-rather-than-destroy-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/an-ai-apocalypse-could-actually-be-good-for-humanity-expert-reveals-how-machines-might-improve-society-rather-than-destroy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft plans multi-gigawatt rollout of next-gen Azure Maia AI accelerator racks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has lifted the lid on the next generation of its Azure Maia custom AI chips, saying it will usher in a new phase of its compute infrastructure where everything is closely integrated to meet the demands of agentic inference. The Redmond giant says its Azure Maia 200, announced earlier this year, is now serving production workloads and that a successor is already planned for 2027. Azure Maia 300 is described as "a complete intelligent system" designed for the new types of AI workloads em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-plans-multi-gigawatt-rollout-of-next-gen-azure-maia-ai-accelerator-racks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-plans-multi-gigawatt-rollout-of-next-gen-azure-maia-ai-accelerator-racks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI bubble could burst and take global economy with it, IMF warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has become the latest financial heavyweight to warn that the AI spending frenzy could end in tears, with consequences extending well beyond the tech sector. In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, published on Tuesday, the IMF warns that financial markets are increasingly exposed to an AI-driven correction, especially if the billions poured into the tech fail to deliver the profits investors expect. AI investment has helped keep markets and economic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-bubble-could-burst-and-take-global-economy-with-it-imf-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-bubble-could-burst-and-take-global-economy-with-it-imf-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was secretly poisoned by my husband and died. Then I met Jesus and made a shocking discovery in heaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wife and mother claims she had a life-changing meeting with Jesus in the afterlife while her husband attempted to kill her before he could be cut out of her life insurance policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-by-my-husband-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-made-a-shocking-discovery-in-heaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-by-my-husband-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-made-a-shocking-discovery-in-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was secretly poisoned and died. Then I met Jesus and questioned everything my Christian upbringing taught me about heaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wife and mother claims she had a life-changing meeting with Jesus in the afterlife while her husband attempted to kill her before he could be cut out of her life insurance policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-questioned-everything-my-christian-upbringing-taught-me-about-heaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-questioned-everything-my-christian-upbringing-taught-me-about-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberattacks crank French supermarket refrigeration systems up to 50°C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems reportedly pushed temperatures as high as 50&deg;C (122&deg;F), affecting hundreds of stores in France and forcing retailers to discard food. Major supermarkets such as Carrefour, Coop&eacute;rative U, Intermarch&eacute;, Monoprix, and more were hit by the attacks, which spoiled perishable food and left stores without fresh produce. The affected equipment includes cold-storage units used to hold food before it reaches supermarket shelves. The cri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cyberattacks-crank-french-supermarket-refrigeration-systems-up-to-50c/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cyberattacks-crank-french-supermarket-refrigeration-systems-up-to-50c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['123456' password linked to Denmark data breach affecting 8.8M people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person claiming responsibility for the breach of Denmark's Central Register of Persons (CPR) says they gained access through an IT company's account protected by the password "123456." The person told Danish news outlet Politiken they had no intention of selling or leaking the data. The newspaper reported that at least three company accounts, including an administrator account, used the same password. Denmark's CPR administration confirmed a breach affecting the information belonging to 8.8 mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/123456-password-linked-to-denmark-data-breach-affecting-88m-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/123456-password-linked-to-denmark-data-breach-affecting-88m-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European datacenter boom threatens higher energy bills unless governments intervene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Datacenters are forecast to consume a growing share of Europe's electricity by 2035, potentially pushing up consumer prices and prompting governments to impose price caps or restrictions on bit barns, according to Moody's. The credit rating agency is keeping tabs on the financial implications for datacenter operators and electricity networks. It predicts that while power consumption by server farms is relatively modest today, these facilities are set to become major drivers of electricity demand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/european-datacenter-boom-threatens-higher-energy-bills-unless-governments-intervene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/european-datacenter-boom-threatens-higher-energy-bills-unless-governments-intervene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of fashion brands Hobbs and Whistles joins autumn pwned collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles is the latest fashion retailer to suffer a cyberattack, leaving several IT systems offline and customers facing order delays. South African retail giant The Foschini Group (TFG) confirmed on Tuesday that its UK business, TFG London, discovered a cybersecurity incident on October 11 that affected all three brands. Two days later, several systems remain unavailable, and the company is still trying to establish whether any personal or sensitive informat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/owner-of-fashion-brands-hobbs-and-whistles-joins-autumn-pwned-collection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/owner-of-fashion-brands-hobbs-and-whistles-joins-autumn-pwned-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say cheese! NASA reveals stunning image of giant 'cosmic smile' created by warped spacetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has revealed a stunning image of a giant 'cosmic smile' created by the warping of spacetime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/say-cheese-nasa-reveals-stunning-image-of-giant-cosmic-smile-created-by-warped-spacetime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/say-cheese-nasa-reveals-stunning-image-of-giant-cosmic-smile-created-by-warped-spacetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Cabinet Office takes £7.8M hit to kill off recruitment system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Cabinet Office has scrapped a recruitment platform, recording a &pound;7.8 million loss, while disclosing a potential penalty of up to &pound;8.9 million over its handling of contractors' tax status. The department's annual report for 2025-26 said the Civil Service Jobs Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Programme, a central government plan for a unified, cross-departmental hiring system, was being closed to "align with the Shared Services for Government Strategy," which the Prime Minister's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-cabinet-office-takes-78m-hit-to-kill-off-recruitment-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-cabinet-office-takes-78m-hit-to-kill-off-recruitment-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intel optimizes IPv6 networking into nothingness, say users]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're encountering some odd IPv6 networking issues, the culprit might be the Intel Connectivity Performance Suite (ICPS), although the chipmaker has kept quiet about the problem. A Samsung Galaxy Book owner contacted The Register about some decidedly odd networking behavior that they eventually traced to unwanted ICPS optimizations. And by "optimization", we mean "borked networking." For our reader, the problem showed up in OneDrive and OneNote. Notebooks were showing as empty, even though t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/intel-optimizes-ipv6-networking-into-nothingness-say-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/intel-optimizes-ipv6-networking-into-nothingness-say-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office asylum AI flunks one in five accuracy checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office's latest attempt to speed up asylum decisions with AI has hit an awkward snag: a new report says more than one in five interview summaries checked by experts failed accuracy tests. A 20-page investigation by the Open Rights Group (ORG) claims the department is pressing ahead with AI tools despite concerns about their accuracy, oversight, and promised efficiency gains. The findings, based on Freedom of Information requests and correspondence with ministers, concern two systems use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/home-office-asylum-ai-flunks-one-in-five-accuracy-checks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/home-office-asylum-ai-flunks-one-in-five-accuracy-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish baked in custard, oyster soup and jellied herrings: Study reveals the forgotten seafood dishes Britons once ate before the 'big five' fish took over]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of 100 years of recipes has revealed how Britain fell out of love with its own native seafood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fish-baked-in-custard-oyster-soup-and-jellied-herrings-study-reveals-the-forgotten-seafood-dishes-britons-once-ate-before-the-big-five-fish-took-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fish-baked-in-custard-oyster-soup-and-jellied-herrings-study-reveals-the-forgotten-seafood-dishes-britons-once-ate-before-the-big-five-fish-took-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VMware is pushing so many patches, it thinks users need new tools to manage the flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[VMware has discovered so many flaws in its products using AI that it felt the need to create a new product to help users manage them. Prashanth Shenoy, vice president of product marketing in the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) division of Broadcom, told The Register that VMware recently moved to deliver monthly software updates, in part to address bugs found by AI. He admitted, however, that users struggled to keep up with the pace of change before the move to monthly releases because it takes tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/vmware-is-pushing-so-many-patches-it-thinks-users-need-new-tools-to-manage-the-flood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/vmware-is-pushing-so-many-patches-it-thinks-users-need-new-tools-to-manage-the-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was secretly poisoned and died. Then I met Jesus and questioned everything my Catholic upbringing taught me about heaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wife and mother claims she had a life-changing meeting with Jesus in the afterlife while her husband attempted to kill her before he could be cut out of her life insurance policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-questioned-everything-my-catholic-upbringing-taught-me-about-heaven/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-secretly-poisoned-and-died-then-i-met-jesus-and-questioned-everything-my-catholic-upbringing-taught-me-about-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The script to help you shut down a gaslighter, according to a psychologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A psychologist has shared a short response that can help interrupt a gaslighter's mind games and put your boundaries back at the center of the conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-script-to-help-you-shut-down-a-gaslighter-according-to-a-psychologist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-script-to-help-you-shut-down-a-gaslighter-according-to-a-psychologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was poisoned and went to heaven... there is no 'darkness' when you die. What I witnessed in the afterlife completely transformed how I see God]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wife and mother claims she had a life-changing meeting with Jesus in the afterlife while her husband attempted to kill her before he could be cut out of her life insurance policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-poisoned-and-went-to-heaven-there-is-no-darkness-when-you-die-what-i-witnessed-in-the-afterlife-completely-transformed-how-i-see-god/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-poisoned-and-went-to-heaven-there-is-no-darkness-when-you-die-what-i-witnessed-in-the-afterlife-completely-transformed-how-i-see-god/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane-fueled storms threaten six US states as severe weather sparks tornado warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane-fueled storms are set to barrel across a large swath of the US, unleashing hazardous weather for several days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-threaten-six-us-states-as-severe-weather-sparks-tornado-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-threaten-six-us-states-as-severe-weather-sparks-tornado-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA astronaut cites biblical warning as proof that UFOs are 'demonic']]></title><description><![CDATA[A NASA astronaut has issued a chilling claim that UFOs are demonic beings rather than extraterrestrials, citing a warning in the Bible as proof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-astronaut-cites-biblical-warning-as-proof-that-ufos-are-demonic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-astronaut-cites-biblical-warning-as-proof-that-ufos-are-demonic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft blames a configuration change for Exchange Admin Center tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft took down the Exchange Admin Center (EAC) today after a code change left administrators facing an "Internal Server Error" when trying to access the service. Microsoft first admitted that something was amiss at 0937 UTC on October 12, noting, "When attempting to access the Exchange admin center, affected admins may encounter an 'Internal Server Error' message." Any administrator attempting to access the EAC could be affected. It was more than an hour before the company stated: "We've id]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-blames-a-configuration-change-for-exchange-admin-center-tumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-blames-a-configuration-change-for-exchange-admin-center-tumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatbot refuseniks edge out users in the US, and they’re not for turning]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought everyone was into chatbots, think again: about half of US adults never use the AI tools, and most have no interest in starting. According to Pew Research Center, older adults are the least likely to use chatbots, with roughly three-quarters of those aged 65 and older saying they never use them. That may be expected, yet more than half (58 percent) of adults aged 50 to 64 don't use them either. Those aged 18 to 29 use chatbots the most, at 66 percent, however even a third of them s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chatbot-refuseniks-edge-out-users-in-the-us-and-theyre-not-for-turning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chatbot-refuseniks-edge-out-users-in-the-us-and-theyre-not-for-turning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor claims the Rapture is just hours away as he announces new date for Jesus's return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial pastor claims the end of the world has arrived, and millions of Christians will soon disappear as evil descends on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pastor-claims-the-rapture-is-just-hours-away-as-he-announces-new-date-for-jesuss-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pastor-claims-the-rapture-is-just-hours-away-as-he-announces-new-date-for-jesuss-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No shame in the Domain Name game: DNS is doomed, literally]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is DNS? That's right, it's a database. You can disagree with me but you would be wrong. What can you put in a database? Strings, ints (and you learn the difference right quick if your AWS account ID has a leading zero!), JSON objects, coordinates; some of the databases out there have some pretty esoteric types. PostgreSQL supports circle, a polygon, a macaddr8, and a tsquery. Oracle will store a ROWID and your dignity. In a word, databases store data. Can you put answers in a database? Well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/no-shame-in-the-domain-name-game-dns-is-doomed-literally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/no-shame-in-the-domain-name-game-dns-is-doomed-literally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-rachel-batters-southern-california-brings-flooding-to-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/storm-rachel-batters-southern-california-brings-flooding-to-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD unveils Helion racks for AI agents at OCP summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMD is expanding its rack-scale AI lineup with a design to run AI agents, offering CPU-only configurations or integrated CPU/GPU deployments, and liquid-cooled or air-cooled versions. Revealed at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Summit 2026 in San Jose, California, the chipmaker's new rack reference design is named Helion, while its existing system carries the moniker Helios, which we can't help feeling is inviting confusion a little. Helion offers an OCP-compliant blueprint for agentic AI infrast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amd-unveils-helion-racks-for-ai-agents-at-ocp-summit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amd-unveils-helion-racks-for-ai-agents-at-ocp-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gen Z NEVER answers the phone: Young people say surprise calls trigger anxiety and feel like a demand for 'immediate attention']]></title><description><![CDATA[For many young people, few things are more alarming than seeing their phone light up with an unexpected call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-gen-z-never-answers-the-phone-young-people-say-surprise-calls-trigger-anxiety-and-feel-like-a-demand-for-immediate-attention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-gen-z-never-answers-the-phone-young-people-say-surprise-calls-trigger-anxiety-and-feel-like-a-demand-for-immediate-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which AI infrastructure option actually holds a boundary?]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVENT: Every sovereign AI architecture is a trade, and the currency changes with the option: capital, capability, elasticity, or the fine print about who operates it. The cost you notice last is usually the one that decides whether the pilot ever becomes production. Nobody chooses badly on purpose. They choose with the information available at the planning stage, and the costs that matter most, in capability and in operations, tend to show up later. Which is why the honest comparison is hard to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-ai-infrastructure-option-actually-holds-a-boundary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-ai-infrastructure-option-actually-holds-a-boundary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows 11's easiest account bypass gets the Microsoft boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has closed a loophole that let users sidestep the need for an account during setup for consumer versions of Windows 11. If users clicked "Learn More" when the setup process prompted for a Microsoft account, the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) skipped directly to the point where they just had to enter a name and password. Windows prodder "Bob Pony," who first documented the loophole, reported its removal. We tried the original trick on real Intel hardware and found it was possible to skip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11s-easiest-account-bypass-gets-the-microsoft-boot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11s-easiest-account-bypass-gets-the-microsoft-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex datacenters knock cloud and payments offline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yandex engineers are working to restore services after Ukraine launched drone strikes on three of its five Russian datacenters. The strikes began overnight on October 7-8, "seriously damaging" Yandex's Sasovo datacenter and leading to a total shutdown. Ukrainian drones struck again on the morning of October 9, targeting the company's Kaluga datacenter, resulting in part of its infrastructure being taken offline. Dima Pirogov, head of Yandex's fintech division, confirmed via Telegram on Sunday mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-yandex-datacenters-knock-cloud-and-payments-offline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-yandex-datacenters-knock-cloud-and-payments-offline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stinky 'skunk' plant cleared from river]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant is said to smell like "rotting meat" and is is native to swamps and other wetlands in the Pacific Northwest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stinky-skunk-plant-cleared-from-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stinky-skunk-plant-cleared-from-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new British obsession: We spend MORE time talking about money than the weather, survey reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations, Britons have relied on a tried-and-tested conversation starter: complaining about the weather. But there's a new national obsession dominating our discussions - money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-new-british-obsession-we-spend-more-time-talking-about-money-than-the-weather-survey-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-new-british-obsession-we-spend-more-time-talking-about-money-than-the-weather-survey-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCLA settles Oracle ERP dispute with $3.1M in credits and $1.31M wiped off the bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[UCLA and Oracle have settled a dispute over a troubled ERP project originally budgeted at $120 million, with the vendor waiving $1.31 million in outstanding fees and granting $3.1 million in credits against future charges. In May, the University of California's Compliance and Audit Committee recommended a settlement [PDF] of UCLA's pre-litigation dispute with Oracle, which the Board of Regents approved. According to documents released in response to a California Public Records Act request, UCLA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ucla-settles-oracle-erp-dispute-with-31m-in-credits-and-131m-wiped-off-the-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ucla-settles-oracle-erp-dispute-with-31m-in-credits-and-131m-wiped-off-the-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient bones reveal the terrifying reality of life in a Viking village: Scientists uncover evidence of smashed skulls, shattered limbs and a woman whose leg was hacked in half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viking life lived up to its violent reputation on and off the battlefield, according to a new study of Scandinavian remains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-bones-reveal-the-terrifying-reality-of-life-in-a-viking-village-scientists-uncover-evidence-of-smashed-skulls-shattered-limbs-and-a-woman-whose-leg-was-hacked-in-half/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-bones-reveal-the-terrifying-reality-of-life-in-a-viking-village-scientists-uncover-evidence-of-smashed-skulls-shattered-limbs-and-a-woman-whose-leg-was-hacked-in-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft giveth and Microsoft taketh away: Copilot edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not satisfied with shoehorning Copilot into every crevice of Office, Microsoft is adding Office to the Copilot app, while also evicting the AI assistant from certain parts of Outlook. The plan is simple: give the Copilot app a prompt, and it will create an Office document (for example, Word) and let a user edit it in the appropriate Office application while keeping the Copilot conversation going. The document can be shared with other users too, who can use the prompt Copilot to tweak it. Albeit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-giveth-and-microsoft-taketh-away-copilot-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-giveth-and-microsoft-taketh-away-copilot-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London cabbies want Sadiq Khan to slam the brakes on robotaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[London's minicab drivers want Mayor Sadiq Khan to put the brakes on robotaxis before they threaten thousands of jobs, with a new City Hall report casting doubt on whether the capital is ready for driverless cars. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has called on Transport for London (TfL) to halt the rollout following the publication of a London Assembly Transport Committee report on Monday. The 66-page report makes uncomfortable reading for the companies hoping to unleash fle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/london-cabbies-want-sadiq-khan-to-slam-the-brakes-on-robotaxis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/london-cabbies-want-sadiq-khan-to-slam-the-brakes-on-robotaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for major energy storage system rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the battery system site near the Devon-Dorset border have again been dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/appeal-for-major-energy-storage-system-rejected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/appeal-for-major-energy-storage-system-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pigeon-powered internet packet goes under the hammer at Christie's]]></title><description><![CDATA[A piece of internet history that once traveled strapped to a pigeon's leg is up for auction at Christie's, where someone has already bid $4,000 for what might be the world's most expensive ping. The unusual lot is a surviving IP packet from a 2001 experiment in which Norwegian Linux enthusiasts decided to find out whether the internet could, in fact, run on birds. The idea dates back to April 1, 1990, when American network engineer David Waitzman published RFC 1149, titled A Standard for the Tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pigeon-powered-internet-packet-goes-under-the-hammer-at-christies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pigeon-powered-internet-packet-goes-under-the-hammer-at-christies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The selfie stick is dead! Scientists create two-legged robot that carries your phone and follows you around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have unveiled a bizarre two-legged robot that carries your smartphone for you, trots along at your side and can even position itself to snap the perfect picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-selfie-stick-is-dead-scientists-create-two-legged-robot-that-carries-your-phone-and-follows-you-around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-selfie-stick-is-dead-scientists-create-two-legged-robot-that-carries-your-phone-and-follows-you-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagine there's no Shiny Hunters &ndash; AI could make human hacking crews obsolete]]></title><description><![CDATA[KETTLE The FBI has announced what appears to be a third arrest in the ShinyHunters investigation, following the group's breach of Bureau systems, even as AI advances potentially leave human hackers on borrowed time.You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. A second vulnerability discovered by Anthropic's Mythos model has been exploited in the wild, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/imagine-theres-no-shiny-hunters-ndash-ai-could-make-human-hacking-crews-obsolete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/imagine-theres-no-shiny-hunters-ndash-ai-could-make-human-hacking-crews-obsolete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could YOU survive the apocalypse? Experts reveal the skills you'll need when the world falls apart - and it's bad news for stockpilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert has revealed the skills you need to survive an apocalyptic scenario, but they might not be what you expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-you-survive-the-apocalypse-experts-reveal-the-skills-youll-need-when-the-world-falls-apart-and-its-bad-news-for-stockpilers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-you-survive-the-apocalypse-experts-reveal-the-skills-youll-need-when-the-world-falls-apart-and-its-bad-news-for-stockpilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When you just need to build a tiny desktop app: TinyJS]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the world&rsquo;s billionaires anxiously plot datacenters to run trillions of lines of AI-generated slop code, one software engineer has zagged in a completely different direction: building an ecosystem for writing and running small apps that run on desktop computers, like it was 1992 all over again. Self-described &ldquo;maker of things&rdquo; Tarwin Stroh-Spijer has created a JavaScript runtime, called TinyJS, for making very small applications (many occupying ~6MB or less on disk) for macO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-you-just-need-to-build-a-tiny-desktop-app-tinyjs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-you-just-need-to-build-a-tiny-desktop-app-tinyjs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the brilliant pragmatism of TCP/IP, the wiring of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 1988. Windows 2.0 is a DOS shell that runs on a dual-floppy 8086 PC. VGA is the aspirational video standard. A three-man startup in East London has decided to create low-cost LANs. There's not much of that and not much by way of standards, which is why a young programmer is rather excited by an emerging contender called TCP/IP. He's particularly keen because he's just finished implementing IBM's PC networking API, NetBIOS, which hurt almost as much as integrating any sort of networking with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/celebrating-the-brilliant-pragmatism-of-tcpip-the-wiring-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/celebrating-the-brilliant-pragmatism-of-tcpip-the-wiring-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi Desktop catches up with Debian 13 after 4-year wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi Desktop has returned after four years, skipping Debian 12 to deliver a new version based on Debian 13 "Trixie." The updated release brings the familiar Pi desktop to PCs and Intel Macs, and could be worth a look if you want a simple, lightweight Linux to revive an older machine. Raspberry Pi's main business is making and selling its relatively inexpensive Arm single-board computers. This isn't its only activity, though: as well as hardware, it also maintains its own custom Debian-ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/raspberry-pi-desktop-catches-up-with-debian-13-after-4-year-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/raspberry-pi-desktop-catches-up-with-debian-13-after-4-year-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To save paper, mainframe tech ruined a week of work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another working week has arrived, bringing with it the chance to shine or commence career decline. The latter is the sort of thing The Register often writes about each Monday in "Who, Me?" &ndash; our reader-contributed column that shares your stories of workplace errors. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Mark," who took us deep into computing history because his story comes from his time working at the UK office of legendary mainframe maker Sperry Univac. Mark told us this was the tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/to-save-paper-mainframe-tech-ruined-a-week-of-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/to-save-paper-mainframe-tech-ruined-a-week-of-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first-date diet: Nutritionist reveals garlic could boost your sex appeal while fizzy drinks and sweeteners may ruin your chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days of worrying about what to wear on a first date may be over - as what you've eaten beforehand could be just as important, according to a nutritionist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-date-diet-nutritionist-reveals-garlic-could-boost-your-sex-appeal-while-fizzy-drinks-and-sweeteners-may-ruin-your-chances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-date-diet-nutritionist-reveals-garlic-could-boost-your-sex-appeal-while-fizzy-drinks-and-sweeteners-may-ruin-your-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step inside Britain's strangest property: Abandoned RAF 'spin machine' used to test the limits of the human body goes on sale for &pound;750,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've got a spare &pound;750,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you could become the proud owner of Britain's strangest property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/step-inside-britains-strangest-property-abandoned-raf-spin-machine-used-to-test-the-limits-of-the-human-body-goes-on-sale-for-pound750000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/step-inside-britains-strangest-property-abandoned-raf-spin-machine-used-to-test-the-limits-of-the-human-body-goes-on-sale-for-pound750000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step inside Britain's strangest property: Abandoned RAF 'spin machine' used to test the limits of the human body goes on sale for £750,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've got a spare £750,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you could become the proud owner of Britain's strangest property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/step-inside-britains-strangest-property-abandoned-raf-spin-machine-used-to-test-the-limits-of-the-human-body-goes-on-sale-for-750000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/step-inside-britains-strangest-property-abandoned-raf-spin-machine-used-to-test-the-limits-of-the-human-body-goes-on-sale-for-750000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those living in flood-hit areas say they are worried, and have started preparing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/prepare-for-the-unthinkable-warning-over-autumn-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/prepare-for-the-unthinkable-warning-over-autumn-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Restores Trillionaire Title, Becomes The Richest Man On Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[And, incidentally, he&rsquo;s the richest man in the galaxy, too. The irony is strong. Musk&rsquo;s grandfather, Josh Haldeman, was the national leader of Technocracy, Inc. in Canada in the 1930s and 1940s. He had no fortune to speak of and no technical expertise. Now his grandson is the pioneer of the modern technology that is capturing the world for Technocracy, earning him the title (in my opinion) of Arch-Technocrat, and he has self-funded his rise to power. Now there is no stopping him.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-restores-trillionaire-title-becomes-the-richest-man-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-restores-trillionaire-title-becomes-the-richest-man-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions face 'winter storm battleground' as new models predict heavy snow blasts in 19 US states]]></title><description><![CDATA[New forecast models for winter warn that millions of Americans may end up stuck in an arctic 'battleground' of snow and ice in just months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-face-winter-storm-battleground-as-new-models-predict-heavy-snow-blasts-in-19-us-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-face-winter-storm-battleground-as-new-models-predict-heavy-snow-blasts-in-19-us-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-endangered-orangutans-released-back-into-the-wild-after-borneo-fires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-endangered-orangutans-released-back-into-the-wild-after-borneo-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/american-ranchers-wrestle-with-soaring-costs-and-their-loyalty-to-trump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/american-ranchers-wrestle-with-soaring-costs-and-their-loyalty-to-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orangutans-released-back-into-borneo-forest-after-devastating-fires/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orangutans-released-back-into-borneo-forest-after-devastating-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners fear 'healthy' dog died due to orange substance exposure on contaminated land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donna and Pete O'Brien say Misty's health declined after a walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/owners-fear-healthy-dog-died-due-to-orange-substance-exposure-on-contaminated-land/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/owners-fear-healthy-dog-died-due-to-orange-substance-exposure-on-contaminated-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI systems are fully capable of carrying out nightmare attacks against infrastructure and nobody's ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autonomous AI systems are fully capable of carrying out a nightmare cyberattack scenario &ndash; finding and attacking critical operational technology and industrial equipment, and shutting down access to water, power, and other daily life necessities. If this happens, defenders may only have minutes to detect and block it, according to a Booz Allen Hamilton report. The consulting firm&rsquo;s operational technology (OT) lab tested eight scenarios to examine advanced models&rsquo; capabilities w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-systems-are-fully-capable-of-carrying-out-nightmare-attacks-against-infrastructure-and-nobodys-ready/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-systems-are-fully-capable-of-carrying-out-nightmare-attacks-against-infrastructure-and-nobodys-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HPE's networking boss says AI will handle all trouble tickets without humans in two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[HPE is extending its AI-powered networking automation across its hybrid cloud portfolio. That news came from Rami Rahim, formerly CEO of Juniper Networks and now president and general manager of HPE's networking business, whom The Register met last week when he visited Australia. Rahim champions what HPE calls "self-driving networks" &ndash; AI-assisted monitoring and automated remediation, part of the broader field known as AIOps. The networking boss thinks AIOps will mean human network adminis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hpes-networking-boss-says-ai-will-handle-all-trouble-tickets-without-humans-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hpes-networking-boss-says-ai-will-handle-all-trouble-tickets-without-humans-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caught looking! Straight women enjoy gazing at attractive females just as much as handsome men, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all enjoy a discreet stare at someone good-looking. But new research reveals that instinct plays out very differently depending on whether you're a man or a woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/caught-looking-straight-women-enjoy-gazing-at-attractive-females-just-as-much-as-handsome-men-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/caught-looking-straight-women-enjoy-gazing-at-attractive-females-just-as-much-as-handsome-men-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers work out how to control 2D semiconductor growth for future chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have demonstrated a way to control where 2D semiconductor crystals begin growing, potentially addressing an obstacle to manufacturing next-generation chips at scale, according to a study published in Nature. The paper, "Spatially deterministic nucleation of 2D semiconductors by etching flux," was authored by a team including researchers at KAIST and South Korean startup TDS Innovation and published on October 7. The technique uses an etching flux to suppress the formation of new crys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-work-out-how-to-control-2d-semiconductor-growth-for-future-chips/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/researchers-work-out-how-to-control-2d-semiconductor-growth-for-future-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists say ancient black holes could hold the key to a hidden FIFTH dimension beyond our universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black holes are already some of the strangest objects in the universe, but scientists now say they could unlock an even more bizarre part of the cosmos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-say-ancient-black-holes-could-hold-the-key-to-a-hidden-fifth-dimension-beyond-our-universe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-say-ancient-black-holes-could-hold-the-key-to-a-hidden-fifth-dimension-beyond-our-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I watched Apollo 17 launch with Neil Armstrong']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dermot Gethings was 16 when Nasa picked him to watch the Apollo 17 launch alongside Neil Armstrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-watched-apollo-17-launch-with-neil-armstrong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-watched-apollo-17-launch-with-neil-armstrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/four-dead-and-thousands-without-power-after-hurricane-isaias-lashes-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/four-dead-and-thousands-without-power-after-hurricane-isaias-lashes-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Hurricane Isaias claims its first victims as terrifying video shows moment tree crushes emergency worker: Live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias hit Destin, Florida, on Friday evening and clocked in at just 6mph under a Category 3 hurricane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/deadly-hurricane-isaias-claims-its-first-victims-as-terrifying-video-shows-moment-tree-crushes-emergency-worker-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/deadly-hurricane-isaias-claims-its-first-victims-as-terrifying-video-shows-moment-tree-crushes-emergency-worker-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigfoot sightings across 14 US states reveal an eerie pattern sparking claims a creature is hiding nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 5,000 Bigfoot sightings from across the US has found a stunning pattern tied to when and where the alleged creatures are typically seen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bigfoot-sightings-across-14-us-states-reveal-an-eerie-pattern-sparking-claims-a-creature-is-hiding-nearby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bigfoot-sightings-across-14-us-states-reveal-an-eerie-pattern-sparking-claims-a-creature-is-hiding-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's pet cats often infected with 'beaver fever' that transmits to humans, scientists warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parasite which causes long-lasting diarrhea and lingering health issues in people has been found in a large portion of US house cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-pet-cats-often-infected-with-beaver-fever-that-transmits-to-humans-scientists-warn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/americas-pet-cats-often-infected-with-beaver-fever-that-transmits-to-humans-scientists-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds protest over data centre plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Placard-waving opponents highlight concerns about a data centre development on the local landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hundreds-protest-over-data-centre-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hundreds-protest-over-data-centre-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of households are without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias continues its path across south-eastern US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-downgraded-after-making-landfall-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-downgraded-after-making-landfall-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The three lost kings: An ancient 'Game of Thrones' saw Assyrian rulers wiped from history for nearly 3,000 years, scientists reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have uncovered evidence for three previously unknown kings who briefly ruled one of the world's most powerful ancient civilisations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-three-lost-kings-an-ancient-game-of-thrones-saw-assyrian-rulers-wiped-from-history-for-nearly-3000-years-scientists-reveal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-three-lost-kings-an-ancient-game-of-thrones-saw-assyrian-rulers-wiped-from-history-for-nearly-3000-years-scientists-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias rips roofs off buildings, lifts cars and plunges 300,000 Florida homes into darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monster storm slammed into the Florida Panhandle Friday night, ripping hotel roofs apart, toppling trees and sending enormous waves surging toward coastal communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-rips-roofs-off-buildings-lifts-cars-and-plunges-300000-florida-homes-into-darkness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-rips-roofs-off-buildings-lifts-cars-and-plunges-300000-florida-homes-into-darkness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two characters open up a world of typosquatting opportunities in Chromium browsers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say two characters available to typosquatters and phisherfolk can trick Chromium browsers into displaying lookalike URLs as genuine web addresses. Wangling a domain name to look an awful lot like that of a popular website is nothing new. We&rsquo;ve all encountered phishing sites such as macrosoft[.]com and applle[.]com before in our daily struggles against spam. However, as browsers mature, new characters are always being made available for use. This opens up new opportunities for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-characters-open-up-a-world-of-typosquatting-opportunities-in-chromium-browsers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/two-characters-open-up-a-world-of-typosquatting-opportunities-in-chromium-browsers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-drones-are-hunting-fires-hidden-beneath-the-cairngorms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-drones-are-hunting-fires-hidden-beneath-the-cairngorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EC users should be afraid of a US kill switch - not some new software]]></title><description><![CDATA[You'd swear from the over-the-top reactions that someone is threatening to take European Commission workers' dogs out back and shoot them. Why the freakout? Because the EC is deploying a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Teams to keep staff communicating if Microsoft's service becomes unavailable. To be clear, the Commission isn't replacing Teams with Element Pro; it's setting up a backup. That's it. That's all. But according to a Politico report, users are having fits. Element is "absolute s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ec-users-should-be-afraid-of-a-us-kill-switch-not-some-new-software/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ec-users-should-be-afraid-of-a-us-kill-switch-not-some-new-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stack Overflow survey finds devs hooked on AI, but not totally sold on its judgment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a third of developers who use AI daily spend four hours or more of their working day with it, according to Stack Overflow's latest survey. The survey received 30,903 responses from developers and technologists across 169 countries. Among the 10,926 daily AI users who answered the time-use question, about 80 percent reported using the tools for at least an hour a day. The research by developer Q&amp;A site Stack Overflow also found skepticism from developers toward using AI in their roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stack-overflow-survey-finds-devs-hooked-on-ai-but-not-totally-sold-on-its-judgment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stack-overflow-survey-finds-devs-hooked-on-ai-but-not-totally-sold-on-its-judgment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft leans on open weight model from Chinese AI lab to challenge Jev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has joined the Jev fan club, an accidental group of companies that share a common desire to be recognized for their own decision models. Jev, announced by TypeSafe AI three weeks ago, is a large language model (LLM) tuned to respond to certain types of questions with a limited range of responses, rated by probability. Due to its speed, relative affordability, and response constraints, it's well-suited for a variety of business applications where open-ended text of uncertain accuracy mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-leans-on-open-weight-model-from-chinese-ai-lab-to-challenge-jev/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-leans-on-open-weight-model-from-chinese-ai-lab-to-challenge-jev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias rips roofs off buildings, lifts cars and plunges 300,000 Florida homes into darkness: Live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monster storm slammed into the Florida Panhandle Friday night, ripping hotel roofs apart, toppling trees and sending enormous waves surging toward coastal communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-rips-roofs-off-buildings-lifts-cars-and-plunges-300000-florida-homes-into-darkness-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-rips-roofs-off-buildings-lifts-cars-and-plunges-300000-florida-homes-into-darkness-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster Hurricane Isaias makes landfall as Category 2 storm in Florida as residents flee, gas stations are swamped and nine-foot storm surge threatens Gulf Coast: Live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category three Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall at 7pm tonight as strong winds and storm surges lash the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/monster-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall-as-category-2-storm-in-florida-as-residents-flee-gas-stations-are-swamped-and-nine-foot-storm-surge-threatens-gulf-coast-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/monster-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall-as-category-2-storm-in-florida-as-residents-flee-gas-stations-are-swamped-and-nine-foot-storm-surge-threatens-gulf-coast-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm an exorcist. Two chilling demonic possessions taught me how the mind of the devil works... this is how I fought back]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two decades of performing 'exorcisms,' a Catholic priest has revealed two chilling encounters that he says exposed how the devil exploits people's deepest wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-an-exorcist-two-chilling-demonic-possessions-taught-me-how-the-mind-of-the-devil-works-this-is-how-i-fought-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-an-exorcist-two-chilling-demonic-possessions-taught-me-how-the-mind-of-the-devil-works-this-is-how-i-fought-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent tsunami alert after massive 7.7 earthquake topples buildings in Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has rocked Panama, prompting an urgent tsunami threat message. Panama City, about 122 miles from the epicenter, experienced major shaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-tsunami-alert-after-massive-77-earthquake-topples-buildings-in-panama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-tsunami-alert-after-massive-77-earthquake-topples-buildings-in-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias intensifies to Category 3 storm as emergency evacuations ordered and Gulf Coast braces for devastation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias has rapidly intensified overnight, exploding into a Category 3. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-intensifies-to-category-3-storm-as-emergency-evacuations-ordered-and-gulf-coast-braces-for-devastation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-intensifies-to-category-3-storm-as-emergency-evacuations-ordered-and-gulf-coast-braces-for-devastation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS AgentCore security undone by prompt requesting credentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob, possibly the same Bob whose conversations with Alice draw so much interest from eavesdropping Eve, was browsing a site we'll call TechHub. The site hosts an AI agent served by Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Bob asked the agent for help understanding the content of a URL, a credential endpoint &ndash; in raw JSON, if you don't mind. The endpoint returned data from the Instance Metadata Service (IMDS), which provides metadata about cloud instances and VMs at providers like AWS, Azure, and Google C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-agentcore-security-undone-by-prompt-requesting-credentials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-agentcore-security-undone-by-prompt-requesting-credentials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People don't think recycling at work is part of their job description']]></title><description><![CDATA[Unclear labelling as well as a lack of recycling facilities at work or in public-facing businesses is an issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/people-dont-think-recycling-at-work-is-part-of-their-job-description/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/people-dont-think-recycling-at-work-is-part-of-their-job-description/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychopaths hiding in plain sight could be exposed by their writing as scientists reveal the hidden clues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychopaths are generally difficult to identify because they are skilled at masking their traits, but a new study has uncovered surprising clues that give them a way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopaths-hiding-in-plain-sight-could-be-exposed-by-their-writing-as-scientists-reveal-the-hidden-clues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/psychopaths-hiding-in-plain-sight-could-be-exposed-by-their-writing-as-scientists-reveal-the-hidden-clues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster Hurricane Isaias barrels toward Florida and Alabama with 120mph winds as residents flee, gas stations are swamped and nine-foot storm surge threatens Gulf Coast: Live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category three Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall at 7pm tonight as strong winds and storm surges lash the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/monster-hurricane-isaias-barrels-toward-florida-and-alabama-with-120mph-winds-as-residents-flee-gas-stations-are-swamped-and-nine-foot-storm-surge-threatens-gulf-coast-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/monster-hurricane-isaias-barrels-toward-florida-and-alabama-with-120mph-winds-as-residents-flee-gas-stations-are-swamped-and-nine-foot-storm-surge-threatens-gulf-coast-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaias becomes major category three storm before landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/isaias-becomes-major-category-three-storm-before-landfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/isaias-becomes-major-category-three-storm-before-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4TB of OneDrive storage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 subscribers on Family, Premium, or Pro tiers who make full use of their OneDrive storage allotments consider this a warning: It&rsquo;s fixin&rsquo; to shrink. Redmond published a support page this week detailing changes to Microsoft 365 shared storage allotments, and while the company is painting them as offering greater flexibility for users, they also represent a massive reduction in capacity. The former storage allotment schema offered 1TB per user on all three of those tiers,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-365-subscribers-set-to-lose-up-to-4tb-of-onedrive-storage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-365-subscribers-set-to-lose-up-to-4tb-of-onedrive-storage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 subscribers set to lose up to 4 TB of OneDrive storage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 subscribers on Family, Premium, or Pro tiers who make full use of their OneDrive storage allotments consider this a warning: It&rsquo;s fixin&rsquo; to shrink. Redmond published a support page this week detailing changes to Microsoft 365 shared storage allotments, and while the company is painting them as offering greater flexibility for users, they also represent a massive reduction in capacity. The former storage allotment schema offered 1 TB per user on all three of those tiers,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-365-subscribers-set-to-lose-up-to-4-tb-of-onedrive-storage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-365-subscribers-set-to-lose-up-to-4-tb-of-onedrive-storage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over .com! Major online shake-up could see websites ending in .fart and .taylorswift]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the biggest shakeup of the internet in over a decade, the way you look for websites could get a lot sillier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/move-over-com-major-online-shake-up-could-see-websites-ending-in-fart-and-taylorswift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/move-over-com-major-online-shake-up-could-see-websites-ending-in-fart-and-taylorswift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to buy key spectrum that could help Starlink Mobile become major US cell carrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is looking to take on the incumbent mobile networks in the US with a combination of low-band spectrum that can penetrate indoors together with the 2 GHz spectrum supported by its Starlink Gen2 satellites for bandwidth. The rocket-flinging operation says it cut a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio of up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, which will pave the way for Starlink Mobile to become a major cellular carrier in the US. SpaceX agreed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacex-to-buy-key-spectrum-that-could-help-starlink-mobile-become-major-us-cell-carrier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacex-to-buy-key-spectrum-that-could-help-starlink-mobile-become-major-us-cell-carrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias threatens catastrophic destruction as Gulf Coast residents are ordered to evacuate before landfall tonight: Live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category three Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall at 7pm tonight as strong winds and storm surges lash the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-threatens-catastrophic-destruction-as-gulf-coast-residents-are-ordered-to-evacuate-before-landfall-tonight-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-isaias-threatens-catastrophic-destruction-as-gulf-coast-residents-are-ordered-to-evacuate-before-landfall-tonight-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[System-wide outage hits Southwest Airlines as departures reportedly halted across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[A systems outage has disrupted series on Southwest flights, reportedly leaving travelers stuck at airports throughout the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/system-wide-outage-hits-southwest-airlines-as-departures-reportedly-halted-across-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/system-wide-outage-hits-southwest-airlines-as-departures-reportedly-halted-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing pains: how distributed AI training changes the network between datacenters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large-scale AI training has already escaped the confines of a single datacenter. Google said Gemini was trained synchronously across clusters in multiple locations; Microsoft has connected AI data centres in Wisconsin and Georgia into what it describes as one distributed AI supercomputer; AWS has connected AI compute clusters across wide areas to allow Anthropic to build Claude models; Meta has built high-capacity datacenter interconnects to support model training; and CoreWeave and Google Cloud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/growing-pains-how-distributed-ai-training-changes-the-network-between-datacenters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/growing-pains-how-distributed-ai-training-changes-the-network-between-datacenters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super El Niño could cut off your internet! Experts warn wet and stormy conditions may trigger broadband blackouts this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 'unprecedented' El Ni&ntilde;o will trigger severe storms and power cuts that could leave millions offline this winter, experts have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-could-cut-off-your-internet-experts-warn-wet-and-stormy-conditions-may-trigger-broadband-blackouts-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/super-el-nio-could-cut-off-your-internet-experts-warn-wet-and-stormy-conditions-may-trigger-broadband-blackouts-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle lets AI agents do the work, provided you stay in Big Red's world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oracle's new Fusion Claw runtime could give customers more control over AI agents automating business processes, analysts say. But they warn that adoption remains at an early stage and customers risk becoming more tightly tied to Oracle's applications and cloud. Having promised "applications that can reason, decide, and act in pursuit of defined business objectives" back in March, Big Red has now introduced a runtime to govern their actions, running on its cloud and integrated with its Fusion ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oracle-lets-ai-agents-do-the-work-provided-you-stay-in-big-reds-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oracle-lets-ai-agents-do-the-work-provided-you-stay-in-big-reds-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global PC shipments crater 20% as rising prices hammer demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global PC market has taken a beating, with shipments plunging more than 20 percent in the third quarter as the AI-driven memory shortage pushes up prices and buyers decide their existing machines will do just fine. New figures from Omdia show worldwide shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations fell 21.2 percent year-on-year to 58.1 million units in Q3 2026. IDC tells a similar story, estimating a 20.1 percent decline to 62.7 million units. The research firms differ on shipment total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/global-pc-shipments-crater-20-as-rising-prices-hammer-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/global-pc-shipments-crater-20-as-rising-prices-hammer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first-date diet: Scientist reveals garlic could boost your sex appeal while fizzy drinks and sweeteners may ruin your chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days of worrying about what to wear on a first date may be over - as what you've eaten beforehand could be just as important, according to a nutritionist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-date-diet-scientist-reveals-garlic-could-boost-your-sex-appeal-while-fizzy-drinks-and-sweeteners-may-ruin-your-chances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-date-diet-scientist-reveals-garlic-could-boost-your-sex-appeal-while-fizzy-drinks-and-sweeteners-may-ruin-your-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Navy bets another $150M on fighter drone that skips the runway]]></title><description><![CDATA[American defense biz Shield AI says combined US government funding and its own investment commitments have reached $400 million to advance its autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter drone toward flight testing. The X-BAT aircraft was unveiled at an event in Washington DC last year for an audience of military leaders. According to Shield AI, the US Navy has committed an additional $150 million on top of earlier funding for the project. The company is stumping up a further $150 mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-navy-bets-another-150m-on-fighter-drone-that-skips-the-runway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-navy-bets-another-150m-on-fighter-drone-that-skips-the-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI 'mathpocalypse': Artificial intelligence systems crack hundreds of unsolved problems, sparking fears that mathematicians could become obsolete]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI announced that an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) has cracked hundreds of unsolved problems, sparking a crisis in the mathematics world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-mathpocalypse-artificial-intelligence-systems-crack-hundreds-of-unsolved-problems-sparking-fears-that-mathematicians-could-become-obsolete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-mathpocalypse-artificial-intelligence-systems-crack-hundreds-of-unsolved-problems-sparking-fears-that-mathematicians-could-become-obsolete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stay in Vogue: Study reveals Madonna's voice has barely aged despite decades in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[She's the pop icon who famously refuses to act her age. And according to a new study, Madonna may have applied that philosophy to her voice, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-stay-in-vogue-study-reveals-madonnas-voice-has-barely-aged-despite-decades-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-stay-in-vogue-study-reveals-madonnas-voice-has-barely-aged-despite-decades-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrix gives NetScaler admins another critical reason to patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citrix is urging customers to patch another critical NetScaler vulnerability after weeks of disclosures involving actively exploited flaws. CVE-2026-107406 affects NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway and can lead to remote code execution (RCE) or denial of service (DoS). It carries a CVSS v4.0 score of 9.5. The affected configurations depend on the software version. Older builds are vulnerable when configured as a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) service provider (SP) or identity provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/citrix-gives-netscaler-admins-another-critical-reason-to-patch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/citrix-gives-netscaler-admins-another-critical-reason-to-patch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic asks users to stop being mean to Claude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic has updated its rules to stop people being mean to Claude, apparently deciding that its AI chatbot needs protection from the humans paying to use it. The AI developer's latest usage policy prohibits "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" toward its models. The rules take effect November 12, giving users just over a month to get any lingering insults out of their systems. "The policy update is meant to apply only in extreme cases, where users repeatedly act cruelly toward ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-asks-users-to-stop-being-mean-to-claude/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-asks-users-to-stop-being-mean-to-claude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft and Anthropic play invoice tennis with startup's $17,600 Claude bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Norwegian startup says it ran up a $17,600 bill using Claude in Microsoft Foundry after assuming its Azure credits would cover the cost. We reported a similar case in March, involving third-party model charges that weren't covered by Azure sponsorship credits. This time, the customer says Microsoft and Anthropic each directed it to the other to resolve the charges. Vegalabs AS says it received $25,060 in Azure credits through Microsoft for Startups and deployed Claude in August, expecting its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-and-anthropic-play-invoice-tennis-with-startups-17600-claude-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-and-anthropic-play-invoice-tennis-with-startups-17600-claude-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety']]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fired-openai-researchers-say-they-were-let-go-for-prioritising-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fired-openai-researchers-say-they-were-let-go-for-prioritising-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life on Mars: NASA rover captures breathtaking Martian dawn as mysterious cliffs emerge from the darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Curiosity rover has captured breathtaking images of a Martian dawn, revealing mysterious cliffs emerging from the darkness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/life-on-mars-nasa-rover-captures-breathtaking-martian-dawn-as-mysterious-cliffs-emerge-from-the-darkness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/life-on-mars-nasa-rover-captures-breathtaking-martian-dawn-as-mysterious-cliffs-emerge-from-the-darkness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOFH: Smells like team spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[CRISIS! The ancient computer in the basement &ndash; which has something to do with our waste water system &ndash; has stopped. And while we may not know exactly what it does when it's running, we definitely know what happens when it stops. The PFY and I took a look, and while (in theory) it's possible that we could fire up a replacement machine, I can pretty much guarantee the two ISA cards, identified only by the markings "#1" and "#2", will cause a problem. This is definitely one of those sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bofh-smells-like-team-spirit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bofh-smells-like-team-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whose roadmap is your software estate running on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most enterprise software estates run to somebody else&rsquo;s calendar. End-of-support dates, license model changes and needless upgrades arrive on the vendor&rsquo;s schedule, and the IT team absorbs them: the migration nobody budgeted for, the re-platforming that displaces a project the business actually asked for, the patch cadence that is really a product roadmap in disguise. Origina, an independent provider of software maintenance and support, puts figures on the pressure. As a rule of thum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whose-roadmap-is-your-software-estate-running-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whose-roadmap-is-your-software-estate-running-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejecting a promotion sent field service tech into support hell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another installment of On Call, The Register's reader-contributed Friday column which often shares your stories of what happens when incompetent people climb the greasy pole and send their failures straight back down into the lap of tech support. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as "Preston," who wrote to share his story of working as a field service tech in the late 1990s. "I'd risen to the rank of senior field service engineer and was offered a position in consultancy," Prest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rejecting-a-promotion-sent-field-service-tech-into-support-hell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rejecting-a-promotion-sent-field-service-tech-into-support-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-backed-data-centre-firm-scraps-ipo-as-ai-valuation-concerns-deepen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-backed-data-centre-firm-scraps-ipo-as-ai-valuation-concerns-deepen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/careless-use-of-ai-is-the-real-threat-not-the-ghost-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/careless-use-of-ai-is-the-real-threat-not-the-ghost-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-elon-musk-is-taking-on-indias-richest-man-over-starlink/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-elon-musk-is-taking-on-indias-richest-man-over-starlink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So long, Spokes: GitHub rewrites storage to restore reliability, just in time for agentic hordes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Responding to unprecedented demand from AI agents, GitHub is rebuilding its Git storage architecture from scratch. Early tests with the new architecture show a promising 35x write improvement in internal tests. GitHub will need a miracle of that proportion just to keep up with customer demand. The plan involves decoupling writes from reads, offloading maintenance, and letting object storage manage redundancy. Most impressive is that the redesign is happening under the hood, with the goal of a no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/so-long-spokes-github-rewrites-storage-to-restore-reliability-just-in-time-for-agentic-hordes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/so-long-spokes-github-rewrites-storage-to-restore-reliability-just-in-time-for-agentic-hordes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre raises noise and wildlife impact fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/data-centre-raises-noise-and-wildlife-impact-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/data-centre-raises-noise-and-wildlife-impact-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/15m-spent-cleaning-illegal-waste-supersite-in-ancient-woodland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/15m-spent-cleaning-illegal-waste-supersite-in-ancient-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s tech giants shrug off changes to USA’s skilled visa program]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s peak technology industry body, NASSCOM, has shrugged off changes to the USA&rsquo;s skilled visa regime, and Microsoft has denied it abuses the program. The changes, announced on Thursday by US vice president JD Vance and Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, mean that Microsoft and Adobe can no longer use the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) program to convert holders of the H-1B visa for skilled workers to permanent residents. Sonderling also revoked access to PERM for Ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/indias-tech-giants-shrug-off-changes-to-usas-skilled-visa-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/indias-tech-giants-shrug-off-changes-to-usas-skilled-visa-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian drone attack takes out Russian datacenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian web giant Yandex says one of its cloud availability zones is unavailable due to a drone attack. Yandex is Russia&rsquo;s rough equivalent of Google, and dominates the local market for search, email, and mapping services. The company also operates a cloud computing service whose status page says its ru-central1-b availability zone is down. &ldquo;The incident was caused by a fire caused by a drone attack on Yandex's data center in Sasovo, which affected part of the Yandex Cloud infrastruc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ukrainian-drone-attack-takes-out-russian-datacenter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ukrainian-drone-attack-takes-out-russian-datacenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI company moves to defend critical infrastructure and open-source projects from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic has launched an effort to help people patch the software vulnerabilities exposed by its own Project Glasswing. If that sounds like a careless camper starting a wildfire and later funding a fire department, well, that's one way of looking at it. Anthropic insists it wants to give defenders access to the tools attackers are already using. Under a program name that sounds like a forthcoming Tom Cruise film &ndash; "Anthropic Cyber Mission" &ndash; the Claudefather is directing its effort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-company-moves-to-defend-critical-infrastructure-and-open-source-projects-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-company-moves-to-defend-critical-infrastructure-and-open-source-projects-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-more-roofs-not-made-of-solar-tiles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-more-roofs-not-made-of-solar-tiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developing El Ni&ntilde;o may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/will-el-nio-and-the-polar-vortex-bring-snow-to-the-uk-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/will-el-nio-and-the-polar-vortex-bring-snow-to-the-uk-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flesh-eating bacteria pose threat to millions in path of Hurricane Isaias as it explodes into Category 2 storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias is set to unleash life-threatening floods and winds on the US, but doctors are now warning millions in its path about flesh-eating bacteria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/flesh-eating-bacteria-pose-threat-to-millions-in-path-of-hurricane-isaias-as-it-explodes-into-category-2-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/flesh-eating-bacteria-pose-threat-to-millions-in-path-of-hurricane-isaias-as-it-explodes-into-category-2-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as 7 govts warn of PRC spies stealing sensitive data worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI announced that it has seized seven web domains linked to hacking tools allegedly operated by a Chinese security firm called Integrity Technology Group and used by Beijing-backed cyber operatives to scan a South Carolina power company's network and other critical infrastructure systems for vulnerabilities. In a subsequent advisory, the FBI and other government agencies in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Spain warned that Chinese government-linked attackers, enabled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-disrupts-chinese-hacking-tools-as-7-govts-warn-of-prc-spies-stealing-sensitive-data-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-disrupts-chinese-hacking-tools-as-7-govts-warn-of-prc-spies-stealing-sensitive-data-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia found $1B under the couch to help secure American scientific computing dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia on Thursday scraped together some spare change to commit $1 billion &mdash; about 1/60th of its quarterly profits &mdash; to funding US scientific discovery over the next five years. The commitment, announced during an event in Washington, DC, aims to support the research and development of AI &mdash; or is it "super intelligence" now? &mdash; in fields including quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security. Nvidia's choice of technologies is not surprising as it has long aspired to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-found-1b-under-the-couch-to-help-secure-american-scientific-computing-dominance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-found-1b-under-the-couch-to-help-secure-american-scientific-computing-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient ring inscribed with 'Pontius Pilate' may shed new light on Jesus' crucifixion account]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inscription naming the man who ordered Jesus' death&nbsp;has shed light on a detail in the Bible's account of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-ring-inscribed-with-pontius-pilate-may-shed-new-light-on-jesus-crucifixion-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-ring-inscribed-with-pontius-pilate-may-shed-new-light-on-jesus-crucifixion-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There can be only one: Google Cloud casts Gemini as your enterprise AI hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said that Gemini will be "your new single, universal agent for work," a declaration as unassailable as Google's history of consistency, customer service, and long-term product support. Long-term here means a median lifespan of about 4.1 years and a mean lifespan of about 5.4 years across 308 discontinued products and services. That doesn't include enduring successes like Gmail and Search. Perhaps Gemini is destined for that level of longevity. In a blog post adapte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/there-can-be-only-one-google-cloud-casts-gemini-as-your-enterprise-ai-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/there-can-be-only-one-google-cloud-casts-gemini-as-your-enterprise-ai-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA taps DoE to help it build nuclear space reactors]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA and the Department of Energy have agreed to expand their collaboration on the space agency's nuclear ambitions, as administrator Jared Isaacman pushes ahead with a tight deadline to launch a fission-powered spacecraft to Mars. &ldquo;We are entering the &lsquo;Nuclear NASA-era,&rsquo;&rdquo; Isaacman said at a signing ceremony where he and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed a joint memorandum of understanding. The MOU, the full text of which doesn&rsquo;t appear to have been published, es]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-taps-doe-to-help-it-build-nuclear-space-reactors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-taps-doe-to-help-it-build-nuclear-space-reactors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-on-hurricane-isaias-and-its-expected-gulf-coast-landfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bbc-on-hurricane-isaias-and-its-expected-gulf-coast-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery man-made mounds in the Deep South are older than the Great Pyramid... and leave experts baffled over their creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a dozen mysterious man-made mounds rise from the landscape of the Deep South, built long before Egypt's Great Pyramid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-man-made-mounds-in-the-deep-south-are-older-than-the-great-pyramid-and-leave-experts-baffled-over-their-creation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-man-made-mounds-in-the-deep-south-are-older-than-the-great-pyramid-and-leave-experts-baffled-over-their-creation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-severity Nvidia bug could crash GPU monitoring on exposed servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers found thousands of GPU servers exposing Nvidia's DCGM Exporter to the internet, with hundreds potentially vulnerable to a high-severity flaw that could let unauthenticated attackers crash the GPU monitoring service and disrupt AI workloads. DCGM Exporters read telemetry from the GPUs on a host, including its hardware, utilization, memory usage, power consumption, and error events. Each GPU has its own unique ID, or UUID, and all of these metrics are exposed in plaintext over HTTP. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/high-severity-nvidia-bug-could-crash-gpu-monitoring-on-exposed-servers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/high-severity-nvidia-bug-could-crash-gpu-monitoring-on-exposed-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-than-800000-hours-of-sewage-spills-in-wales-last-year-report-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-than-800000-hours-of-sewage-spills-in-wales-last-year-report-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSMC taps GlobalFoundries to bolster US silicon interposer production in $2B deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hole in America's domestic supply chain is closing. US-based wafer-fab GlobalFoundries announced a $2 billion partnership with TSMC on Thursday to shore up American manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, like those used in AI datacenters. Under the multi-year deal, GloFo will produce silicon interposers for TSMC's chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) advanced packaging spec at its Malta, New York fab site. Silicon interposers are essential to the production of many multi-die chip assemblies l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tsmc-taps-globalfoundries-to-bolster-us-silicon-interposer-production-in-2b-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tsmc-taps-globalfoundries-to-bolster-us-silicon-interposer-production-in-2b-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Hurricane of the Atlantic season due to hit the Gulf coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/first-hurricane-of-the-atlantic-season-due-to-hit-the-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/first-hurricane-of-the-atlantic-season-due-to-hit-the-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gremlin now uses AI to break distributed systems faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[What better way to find out what your system can take than by breaking it? Popularized by Netflix more than a decade ago, chaos testing is the practice of deliberately introducing controlled failures into working systems to test their resilience. Now, a startup that built its business around this practice is using AI to automate more of the testing and troubleshooting process. Gremlin&rsquo;s Foresight AI, a new add-on to its current &ldquo;chaos engineering&rdquo; services, autonomously breaks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gremlin-now-uses-ai-to-break-distributed-systems-faster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gremlin-now-uses-ai-to-break-distributed-systems-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai-Hulud worm makes jump to AI infrastructure with Tensorlake compromise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The credential-hijacking Shai-Hulud worm has struck again, this time burrowing its way into a popular AI agent platform SDK. Multiple security researchers reported Thursday that they had detected Shai-Hulud infection in a recent release of the npm package for version 0.5.144 of Tensorlake&rsquo;s SDK. That package has somewhere in the neighborhood of 12,000 downloads per week, while its GitHub repository has more than a thousand stars, suggesting it&rsquo;s quite popular and that the infection c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shai-hulud-worm-makes-jump-to-ai-infrastructure-with-tensorlake-compromise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shai-hulud-worm-makes-jump-to-ai-infrastructure-with-tensorlake-compromise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-hackers-took-more-personal-details-than-first-revealed-bbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-hackers-took-more-personal-details-than-first-revealed-bbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money trail backs leaked chats from extortion crew that walks into US law firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency transactions lend credibility to parts of a purported leak from Russian extortion crew Silent Ransom Group (SRG), according to blockchain researchers. Chainalysis said some wallet addresses in the material match its existing intelligence, although it could not authenticate the entire collection. It posted: "While we cannot speak to the totality of claims documented in the leak, we can confirm that certain leaked SRG addresses sit downstream of millions of dollars in ransomware pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/money-trail-backs-leaked-chats-from-extortion-crew-that-walks-into-us-law-firms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/money-trail-backs-leaked-chats-from-extortion-crew-that-walks-into-us-law-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too many quantum startups, too little money to keep them alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of quantum computing startups will be out of business by 2030, Gartner predicts, as an overcrowded market struggles to generate enough commercial revenue. The analyst expects customers to reject technologies that fail to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing &ndash; reliable computation despite errors in the underlying hardware. Despite that forecast, Gartner says enterprises are making initial investments as quantum technologies begin to show early signs of practical business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/too-many-quantum-startups-too-little-money-to-keep-them-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/too-many-quantum-startups-too-little-money-to-keep-them-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting GenAI with GenAI: The New Email Security Landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of phishing emails as a means of stealing information or implanting damaging malware dates back to the mid-1990s. Although almost as old as the Internet, it remains the instrument of choice for threat actors wanting to pose as trusted organizations or individuals for the purposes of corporate infiltration. In fact its use is on the rise: according to the most recent figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), some 26 percent of all cybercrime complaints filed with them are no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fighting-genai-with-genai-the-new-email-security-landscape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fighting-genai-with-genai-the-new-email-security-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margaret Hamilton, software pioneer who helped put humans on the Moon, dies at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA["Forget It" was the name of a small computer program never thought to be needed, which will nonetheless go down in history along with its author, Margaret Hamilton, the American software engineer who died on September 30, aged 90. Hamilton led development of the onboard flight software for Apollo's command and lunar modules, helping astronauts reach the Moon in 1969. Among her early jobs after joining the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory in 1965 was to write the software for the Apollo abort proce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/margaret-hamilton-software-pioneer-who-helped-put-humans-on-the-moon-dies-at-90/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/margaret-hamilton-software-pioneer-who-helped-put-humans-on-the-moon-dies-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tokenization Pitch: Turn In Your Gold And ‘Unlock Utility’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready to unscramble your brain after you read this article from the venerable Kitco. You will see why you need to read Crucible of Tokens to unpack the pitch. Either the writer doesn&rsquo;t understand tokenization, or he is a huckster trying to convert your held gold into a tokenized pool in exchange for asset tokens. Either way, this article intentionally misleads the reader. My comments on each point are in blue. Read this carefully! &#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.Although gold is recognize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tokenization-pitch-turn-in-your-gold-and-unlock-utility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tokenization-pitch-turn-in-your-gold-and-unlock-utility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rust upstart reveals 'reimplementation' of Microsoft Office &ndash; with Claude on coding duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[ArtCraft has added alternatives to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to its growing collection of Rust applications, which it describes as "clean-room reimplementations" of proprietary software. The projects lean heavily on Claude for development and remain unfinished, but our first look at its Word alternative, WordCraft, suggests they are worth watching. The company's GitHub repositories also include projects modeled on Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. We fired up WordCraft on an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rust-upstart-reveals-reimplementation-of-microsoft-office-ndash-with-claude-on-coding-duty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rust-upstart-reveals-reimplementation-of-microsoft-office-ndash-with-claude-on-coding-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrowdStrike finds possible bank hacker's CV among exposed AI logs]]></title><description><![CDATA[CrowdStrike researchers investigating attacks on South Korean financial institutions found exposed AI session logs containing operational details and a resume-writing request that may identify the attacker. In a report published Wednesday, analyst Ashley Campion said the prompt named "YY," listed a Chinese university and a location in Guangdong, and gave conflicting age information: 26, but initially a birth date in September 2007. CrowdStrike considers the details likely to belong to the attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crowdstrike-finds-possible-bank-hackers-cv-among-exposed-ai-logs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crowdstrike-finds-possible-bank-hackers-cv-among-exposed-ai-logs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden danger still lurking at Chernobyl: Scientists discover radioactive fuel fragments have barely changed in 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four decades after the world's worst nuclear disaster, scientists have uncovered a chilling reminder that Chernobyl's radioactive legacy is far from over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-hidden-danger-still-lurking-at-chernobyl-scientists-discover-radioactive-fuel-fragments-have-barely-changed-in-40-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-hidden-danger-still-lurking-at-chernobyl-scientists-discover-radioactive-fuel-fragments-have-barely-changed-in-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do YOU live in an AI danger zone? Former Air Force colonel warns people living near data centres could be 'targeted or killed' by rogue machines]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who live near data centres could be targeted by rogue AI, a retired Air Force colonel has warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-live-in-an-ai-danger-zone-former-air-force-colonel-warns-people-living-near-data-centres-could-be-targeted-or-killed-by-rogue-machines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-live-in-an-ai-danger-zone-former-air-force-colonel-warns-people-living-near-data-centres-could-be-targeted-or-killed-by-rogue-machines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM offloads 'hundreds' of its cloudy VMware customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[IBM has sold &ldquo;hundreds&rdquo; of its cloudy VMware customers to Broadcom partner 11:11 Systems. Under Broadcom&rsquo;s ownership, VMware slashed the number of cloudy partners it keeps on the books and retained only partners that go all-in on the Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud stack. Partners that Broadcom decided not to work with lost the right to resell its software as of October 2025 and may not run VMware-powered clouds after March 2027. IBM was once a top VMware partner, but last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ibm-offloads-hundreds-of-its-cloudy-vmware-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ibm-offloads-hundreds-of-its-cloudy-vmware-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giants promise to play nice with personal data after UK watchdog scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten of the world's biggest AI developers have agreed to tighten their handling of personal data following scrutiny by Britain's privacy watchdog, which is now turning its attention to autonomous AI agents that don't always play by the rules. The recently rebranded Information Commission's Office (ICO) said Thursday that Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Cohere, DeepSeek, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Stability AI have either made changes or committed to doing so after the regulator examined their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-giants-promise-to-play-nice-with-personal-data-after-uk-watchdog-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-giants-promise-to-play-nice-with-personal-data-after-uk-watchdog-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung eyes $80B quarterly profit as memory buyers pay the price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter revenue to more than double and operating profit to reach nearly nine times last year's level as the AI infrastructure boom fuels demand for memory. The South Korean company is among the major memory manufacturers benefiting from demand for chips used in datacenter servers and GPUs. Although Samsung will not report its full earnings until the end of this month, its guidance puts sales at between &#8361;194 trillion and &#8361;196 trillion (about $145 bil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/samsung-eyes-80b-quarterly-profit-as-memory-buyers-pay-the-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/samsung-eyes-80b-quarterly-profit-as-memory-buyers-pay-the-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mouth of Hell' volcano is waking up: Scientists warn magma is building beneath one of Earth's most dangerous craters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Mouth of Hell' volcano may be waking up, scientists have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mouth-of-hell-volcano-is-waking-up-scientists-warn-magma-is-building-beneath-one-of-earths-most-dangerous-craters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mouth-of-hell-volcano-is-waking-up-scientists-warn-magma-is-building-beneath-one-of-earths-most-dangerous-craters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning the lottery could DESTROY your marriage: Study finds women are more likely to divorce after a big jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winning the lottery is supposed to be the ultimate happy ending. But for some women, striking it rich could come with an unexpected downside - a higher chance of divorce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/winning-the-lottery-could-destroy-your-marriage-study-finds-women-are-more-likely-to-divorce-after-a-big-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/winning-the-lottery-could-destroy-your-marriage-study-finds-women-are-more-likely-to-divorce-after-a-big-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/residents-airlifted-to-safety-after-flooding-in-central-chile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/residents-airlifted-to-safety-after-flooding-in-central-chile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Germany team up against Russian cyberattacks as Brexit rethink looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain and Germany have announced a partnership to counter cyberattacks and sabotage, particularly from Russia, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to Berlin for talks. Under the arrangement announced Thursday, the countries will share information and coordinate efforts to monitor, deter, and disrupt hostile activity, including threats to critical infrastructure. The announcement comes ahead of Burnham's first face-to-face meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where security won't be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-and-germany-team-up-against-russian-cyberattacks-as-brexit-rethink-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-and-germany-team-up-against-russian-cyberattacks-as-brexit-rethink-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows Search learns to take orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's latest Windows Search preview promises faster results and less clutter, while adding a new sideline: carrying out commands such as muting audio or minimizing windows. Following July's improvements, Microsoft began rolling out the new preview yesterday. The Actions feature lets users change settings directly from Windows Search. Typing "mute" into the search box and selecting the resulting action silences the speakers, with a "Done!" message confirming the change. The same applies to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-search-learns-to-take-orders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-search-learns-to-take-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More controls possible as reservoir level drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[More water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-controls-possible-as-reservoir-level-drops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-controls-possible-as-reservoir-level-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-bendy-elm-crowned-uk-tree-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-bendy-elm-crowned-uk-tree-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Earth is almost entirely in the red': Scientists warn 'super-duper' El Niño is still intensifying - and could continue into spring next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super El Niño is continuing to intensify with new forecasts suggesting the climate phenomenon could maintain its grip on global weather well into next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earth-is-almost-entirely-in-the-red-scientists-warn-super-duper-el-nio-is-still-intensifying-and-could-continue-into-spring-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earth-is-almost-entirely-in-the-red-scientists-warn-super-duper-el-nio-is-still-intensifying-and-could-continue-into-spring-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft unveils 'Surace' Laptop Ultra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft launched some new devices last night, but the big news appears to be a rebrand of the Surface range as "Surace." The typo (we assume) appeared on a slide about the number of ports on Microsoft's expensive hardware. Pavan Davuluri &ndash; he who promised that Microsoft would deal with Windows' quality woes &ndash; was showing off some of the features of the Surface Laptop Ultra when the slide gave the in-person audience and online viewers an unintended demonstration of Microsoft's quali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-unveils-surace-laptop-ultra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-unveils-surace-laptop-ultra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists blame Captain Cook for Australia's deadly mega-fires - more than 250 years after he arrived on the continent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have blamed Captain Cook for Australia's recent wave of deadly mega-fires, more than 250 years after the British Royal Navy officer arrived on the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-blame-captain-cook-for-australias-deadly-mega-fires-more-than-250-years-after-he-arrived-on-the-continent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-blame-captain-cook-for-australias-deadly-mega-fires-more-than-250-years-after-he-arrived-on-the-continent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists get a new clue to the origin of solar wind 'switchbacks']]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has enabled scientists to trace magnetic switchbacks in the solar wind's magnetic field back to their source at the Sun. "Switchback" is the name given to an S-shaped kink in the solar wind's magnetic field &ndash; a sudden and large deflection. In 2022, the spacecraft gave scientists a full view of the structure (confirming the S-shape), but the origin remained up for debate. At the time, the probe's data suggested it might be near the Sun's surface, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-get-a-new-clue-to-the-origin-of-solar-wind-switchbacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-get-a-new-clue-to-the-origin-of-solar-wind-switchbacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheapskates wouldn't pay for security help, got hit by ransomware, and went bust months later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to PWNED, the weekly column where we highlight some of the lowlights in corporate security. This week, we&rsquo;ll talk about two scenarios, one that ended in tragedy and another that shows the power of a good defense over dedicated phishing attacks. Have a story about someone leaving a gaping hole in their network? Share it with us at pwned@sitpub.com. Anonymity is available upon request. Both stories come courtesy of Dave Hatter, a cybersecurity and compliance consultant with Intr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cheapskates-wouldnt-pay-for-security-help-got-hit-by-ransomware-and-went-bust-months-later/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cheapskates-wouldnt-pay-for-security-help-got-hit-by-ransomware-and-went-bust-months-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embedding the human factor into AI agent adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[When implementing any kind of technology, the difference between offering employees training and supporting them in adoption is all too frequently misunderstood. But the difference is a significant one. Training is usually a time-limited, structured educational initiative to help people build technical competence and learn how a system works. Adoption, on the other hand, is a continuous, long-term process by which employees use technology to change how they work in order to deliver more value. N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/embedding-the-human-factor-into-ai-agent-adoption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/embedding-the-human-factor-into-ai-agent-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/moment-nasa-scientist-margaret-hamilton-receives-presidential-medal-of-honour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/moment-nasa-scientist-margaret-hamilton-receives-presidential-medal-of-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a bird, it's a plane...well, more of a spinning parachute, but really it's a droppable robot boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ALBATROSS, a sailboat drone prototype developed by researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), lacks the aerial grace of its avian namesake. It doesn't so much fly as plummet &ndash; an unsettling start to a sea launch, more so because it's designed to spin like a maple leaf seed as it descends. The sailboat drone's rotation slows its fall and minimizes its impact with the water. This eliminates the engineering challenge of implementing hardware for two modes of mobi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-a-bird-its-a-planewell-more-of-a-spinning-parachute-but-really-its-a-droppable-robot-boat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-a-bird-its-a-planewell-more-of-a-spinning-parachute-but-really-its-a-droppable-robot-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICANN reveals bids for new top-level domains]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICANN has revealed the applicants for new generic top-level domains (GTLDs). As The Register reported in August, this is just the second time ICANN has accepted applications for GTLDs, strings like &ldquo;.com&rdquo; or &ldquo;.net&rdquo;. For years, only ICANN could create and operate GTLDs. The governance body changed that policy and in 2012 allowed over 1,200 new GTLDs. The organization decided to repeat the process this year and on Wednesday announced it received 1,615 applications. A proces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-reveals-bids-for-new-top-level-domains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/icann-reveals-bids-for-new-top-level-domains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there so many mushrooms around this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-there-so-many-mushrooms-around-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-there-so-many-mushrooms-around-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/margaret-hamilton-whose-software-helped-land-apollo-11-on-the-moon-dies-at-90/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/margaret-hamilton-whose-software-helped-land-apollo-11-on-the-moon-dies-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-bluefin-tuna-comeback-shows-nature-can-recover-says-wwf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-bluefin-tuna-comeback-shows-nature-can-recover-says-wwf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Earth is almost entirely in the red': Scientists warn 'super-duper' El Ni&ntilde;o is still intensifying - and could continue into spring next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super El Ni&ntilde;o is continuing to intensify with new forecasts suggesting the climate phenomenon could maintain its grip on global weather well into next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earth-is-almost-entirely-in-the-red-scientists-warn-super-duper-el-nintildeo-is-still-intensifying-and-could-continue-into-spring-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earth-is-almost-entirely-in-the-red-scientists-warn-super-duper-el-nintildeo-is-still-intensifying-and-could-continue-into-spring-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Bomb Plant Will Arm Eric Schmidt’s Drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr. Eric &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be Evil&rdquo; Schmidt is the former CEO of Google, a member of the Trilateral Commission, and a good friend of the late Henry Kissinger. His drone company, Perennial Autonomy, builds autonomous drones for Ukraine to attack deep in Russia. Schmidt believes that AI-guided drones (&ldquo;critical force multiplier&rdquo;) are the future of warfare, and he is positioned to make billions. War is big business but not for the people on the receiving end. &#8259; Patrick Wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-army-bomb-plant-will-arm-eric-schmidts-drones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-army-bomb-plant-will-arm-eric-schmidts-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Department of Justice has charged a man with fraud after he allegedly told clients he could decrypt files locked up by ransomware but actually paid ransoms &ndash; and seemingly got away with it for years. The Feds allege that Zohar Pinhasi &ndash; aka &ldquo;Zack Silver&rdquo; and &ldquo;Zack Green&rdquo; &ndash; ran a Florida company called &ldquo;MonsterCloud&rdquo; that advised ransomware victims not to pay because it had a way to recover encrypted data. &ldquo;The charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ransomware-fixer-claimed-he-could-decrypt-files-allegedly-defrauded-clients-instead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ransomware-fixer-claimed-he-could-decrypt-files-allegedly-defrauded-clients-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-chip-boom-pushes-samsung-profits-to-record-80bn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-chip-boom-pushes-samsung-profits-to-record-80bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore’s central bank wants all FinTech AI use cases subject to independent review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore&rsquo;s Monetary Authority, which acts as both central bank and finance industry regulator, wants all local industry players to seek independent review of AI use cases before deployment. The island nation&rsquo;s combination of strict regulation and low taxes have made it one of the world&rsquo;s premier finance hubs. One of the roles of Singapore&rsquo;s Monetary Authority (MAS) is ensuring the nation retains that status, but in its first Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singapores-central-bank-wants-all-fintech-ai-use-cases-subject-to-independent-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singapores-central-bank-wants-all-fintech-ai-use-cases-subject-to-independent-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-prices-added-to-google-maps-as-petrol-and-diesel-costs-soar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fuel-prices-added-to-google-maps-as-petrol-and-diesel-costs-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft is about to let Copilot loose on your file system]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought Windows Recall was creepy, buckle up. Microsoft is about to shoehorn even more AI into its desktop operating system, giving Copilot access to every file on your PC. But don't worry, Redmond insists it's totally secure and safe since the agents powering the functionality will run entirely on your PC &mdash; some of the time. Microsoft describes the new functionality, announced alongside a new Nvidia N1X powered Surface Laptop, as "hybrid intelligence." Built atop Microsoft's HydraF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-is-about-to-let-copilot-loose-on-your-file-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-is-about-to-let-copilot-loose-on-your-file-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI dots inspire open source imitators amid technical difficulties]]></title><description><![CDATA[When OpenAI introduced dots last month, it pitched them as "always-on agents" running in their own cloud computer, but that may be overstating the readiness of the technology and of the people trying to use it. Presently, multiple users are reporting task failures and connection issues with their dots. Others have flagged cloud connectivity problems, dots that disappear, and dot refusals that appear to be related to abuse prevention. And the OpenAI Developer Community forum shows several similar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-dots-inspire-open-source-imitators-amid-technical-difficulties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-dots-inspire-open-source-imitators-amid-technical-difficulties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-says-teen-chatgpt-use-limited-but-research-finds-it-an-unacceptable-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-says-teen-chatgpt-use-limited-but-research-finds-it-an-unacceptable-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argonne scientists create chatty X-ray microscope that zooms in where you tell it to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have plugged an agentic AI platform into an X-ray nanoprobe beamline, creating a system that can get a closer look at areas researchers ask it to focus on. Argonne reported the success of an experimental run of the agentic microscope this week, with the device initially tested on its ability to locate the interface between two regions on an integrated circuit device, and all by just telling the microscope what they wanted it to determine using natural l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/argonne-scientists-create-chatty-x-ray-microscope-that-zooms-in-where-you-tell-it-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/argonne-scientists-create-chatty-x-ray-microscope-that-zooms-in-where-you-tell-it-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious NASA Mars photo fuels wild claim of a lost civilization on the Red Planet]]></title><description><![CDATA[An image of Mars taken by NASA has sparked theories that the agency captured ruins of a lost civilization on the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-nasa-mars-photo-fuels-wild-claim-of-a-lost-civilization-on-the-red-planet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-nasa-mars-photo-fuels-wild-claim-of-a-lost-civilization-on-the-red-planet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft N1Xes Intel in favor of Nvidia's shiny new SoCs in Surface Laptop Ultra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look out, Intel! Microsoft released its first Surface notebook powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark system-on-chip (SoC) during an event in San Francisco on Wednesday. The Surface Laptop Ultra is one of several new Copilot+ PCs powered by the N1X chip that Microsoft says is aimed at "builders," which are available for preorder starting today and expected to begin shipping next week. The machine is arguably the vehicle for a slew of new AI features including hybrid compute functionality that dynamically]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-n1xes-intel-in-favor-of-nvidias-shiny-new-socs-in-surface-laptop-ultra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-n1xes-intel-in-favor-of-nvidias-shiny-new-socs-in-surface-laptop-ultra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attackers hijacked top-level domains, minted fake security certs for Google and other orgs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine going to a Google website at its correct URL, only to be redirected to a crim's illegitimate copy. Attackers hijacked top-level domains, allowing them to alter DNS records and mint fraudulent HTTPS certificates for several Google domains, and those belonging to other organizations. Google said it became aware of the series of attacks last week in the .gh (Ghana), .sl (Sierra Leone), and .as (American Samoa) country-code top-level namespaces (ccTLDs). &ldquo;During these hijacks, attacker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/attackers-hijacked-top-level-domains-minted-fake-security-certs-for-google-and-other-orgs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/attackers-hijacked-top-level-domains-minted-fake-security-certs-for-google-and-other-orgs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browser-in-browser attacks use fake Meta Muse Ad lure to steal credentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A phishing campaign targeting advertising managers by impersonating Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Manus to steal credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes has added a fake Muse Ads product to its lure lineup &ndash; just eight days after Meta launched its personal AI agent. Meta announced Muse on September 8, and by September 17, a very convincing website &ndash; museads.ai &ndash; for a product called Muse Ads that promised to help advertisers reach buyers and run spons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/browser-in-browser-attacks-use-fake-meta-muse-ad-lure-to-steal-credentials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/browser-in-browser-attacks-use-fake-meta-muse-ad-lure-to-steal-credentials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian lab worker's plague-linked death raises questions as Soviet files detail bioweapons cover-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hidden files have exposed how the Soviet Union spent decades covering up its building building and stockpiling of biological weapons, as experts raise concerns after Russia lab plague death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/russian-lab-workers-plague-linked-death-raises-questions-as-soviet-files-detail-bioweapons-cover-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/russian-lab-workers-plague-linked-death-raises-questions-as-soviet-files-detail-bioweapons-cover-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you SHOULD let your dog sleep in your bed: Study finds owners are more likely to disturb their pets than vice versa]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever banished your dog from the bedroom after a restless night, scientists have some surprising news: your pet may not be the one to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-you-should-let-your-dog-sleep-in-your-bed-study-finds-owners-are-more-likely-to-disturb-their-pets-than-vice-versa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-you-should-let-your-dog-sleep-in-your-bed-study-finds-owners-are-more-likely-to-disturb-their-pets-than-vice-versa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget stone tools! Neanderthals were master woodworkers who crafted spears, trays and even tripods, scientists discover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neanderthals might be famous for their use of sophisticated stone tools, but new evidence suggests that they were also accomplished carpenters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-stone-tools-neanderthals-were-master-woodworkers-who-crafted-spears-trays-and-even-tripods-scientists-discover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/forget-stone-tools-neanderthals-were-master-woodworkers-who-crafted-spears-trays-and-even-tripods-scientists-discover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS launches open-source AI agent sandbox to prevent YOLO mode disasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[AWS has offered multiple open-source strategies for holding AI agents accountable, and now it&rsquo;s adding a full-on sandbox to this stack. Dubbed Strands Box, the new solution uses OS-level isolation and some of AWS&rsquo; other recent open-source AI control tools to, ostensibly, retain greater control over autonomous AI agents&rsquo; behavior. &ldquo;Agents increasingly run in &lsquo;YOLO mode,&rsquo; approving every action without human review,&rdquo; the AWS team explained in its announcem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-launches-open-source-ai-agent-sandbox-to-prevent-yolo-mode-disasters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-launches-open-source-ai-agent-sandbox-to-prevent-yolo-mode-disasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US states sue popular kitmaker TP-Link over China risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attorneys general of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued ubiquitous networking and smart home tech maker TP-Link, alleging its security claims were misleading and it hadn't properly disclosed ties to China. The company has a large presence in US retail and the tech channel, especially in consumer routers, with stats from Circana asserting it had around 36.6 percent US market share by units and 31 percent by dollars in 2024. The complaint [PDF] accuses California-based TP-Link Syst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-states-sue-popular-kitmaker-tp-link-over-china-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-states-sue-popular-kitmaker-tp-link-over-china-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions told to 'act now' as hurricane warnings are issued along US coast ahead of storm Isaias's Category 2 landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane warnings have now been issued for several US states. Storm Isaias is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in just a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-told-to-act-now-as-hurricane-warnings-are-issued-along-us-coast-ahead-of-storm-isaiass-category-2-landfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-told-to-act-now-as-hurricane-warnings-are-issued-along-us-coast-ahead-of-storm-isaiass-category-2-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starlink's plan to avoid orbital near-misses: Ephemeris sharing]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX has acknowledged the need for satellite operators to collaborate to avoid collisions and has taken the unusual step of sharing imagery showing how close spacecraft are coming to each other. The company has called on other operators to share their satellites' ephemeris (a set of parameters describing the position and velocity of a spacecraft over time) to facilitate timely avoidance maneuvers. "In 2026," the company wrote, "Starlink encountered conjunctions with about 650 unique maneuverin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/starlinks-plan-to-avoid-orbital-near-misses-ephemeris-sharing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/starlinks-plan-to-avoid-orbital-near-misses-ephemeris-sharing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poetry is the new AI security threat as PoeLLM malware infects 3K+ servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected Italian attacker armed with a malware-controlling poem has infected more than 3,000 servers since April, breaking into enterprise AI infrastructure to mine cryptocurrency and add compromised systems to its growing botnet. This is the first case of &ldquo;adversarial poetry&rdquo; - an AI jailbreak technique that turns harmful prompts into poems to trick LLMs into bypassing safety guardrails - that Lumen&rsquo;s Black Lotus Labs, which has been tracking the PoeLLM malware, has seen in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/poetry-is-the-new-ai-security-threat-as-poellm-malware-infects-3k-servers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/poetry-is-the-new-ai-security-threat-as-poellm-malware-infects-3k-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars mystery solved: Scientists reveal the secret behind 'impossible' giant cloud that appears and vanishes every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have finally solved one of Mars's most perplexing mysteries: the puzzle of an 'impossible' giant cloud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mars-mystery-solved-scientists-reveal-the-secret-behind-impossible-giant-cloud-that-appears-and-vanishes-every-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mars-mystery-solved-scientists-reveal-the-secret-behind-impossible-giant-cloud-that-appears-and-vanishes-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-largest-penguin-colony-hit-by-alarming-decline-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-largest-penguin-colony-hit-by-alarming-decline-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When one datacenter is no longer enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training the largest AI models is no longer simply a question of adding more GPUs. As clusters grow, power availability is becoming a hard physical constraint, forcing infrastructure teams to consider how a single training workload can operate across multiple data centres. That creates a very different networking problem. Traditional datacenter interconnect was designed to move traffic between sites. AI training demands something more exacting: huge, synchronous flows, minimal packet loss and ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-one-datacenter-is-no-longer-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/when-one-datacenter-is-no-longer-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's mobile operators sell fewer phones but gain share as budget market shrivels]]></title><description><![CDATA[European mobile operators are gaining a slightly larger share of smartphone sales, not because they are selling more devices, but because other sales channels are shrinking faster. This is according to market watcher Counterpoint Research, which says that sales of new smartphones through European operators were down by 4 percent during the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period a year ago. But device sales through the open market fared much worse, declining by 11 percent. Thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-mobile-operators-sell-fewer-phones-but-gain-share-as-budget-market-shrivels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-mobile-operators-sell-fewer-phones-but-gain-share-as-budget-market-shrivels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholars hail 2,000-year-old burial chest as first 'direct connection' to Jesus: Extraordinary etching clues after owner acquitted of forgery... as DNA tests begin on ancient bones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bone fragments recovered from a first-century limestone burial chest have been hailed as the first connection to the family of Jesus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scholars-hail-2000-year-old-burial-chest-as-first-direct-connection-to-jesus-extraordinary-etching-clues-after-owner-acquitted-of-forgery-as-dna-tests-begin-on-ancient-bones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scholars-hail-2000-year-old-burial-chest-as-first-direct-connection-to-jesus-extraordinary-etching-clues-after-owner-acquitted-of-forgery-as-dna-tests-begin-on-ancient-bones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine in 10 VMware customers eye the exit as licensing bills bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine out of ten respondents to a survey of VMware customers say higher licensing costs were prompting them to consider alternatives. Unisphere Research surveyed 269 executives, managers, and professionals at VMware user organizations between December 2025 and February 2026. The study, commissioned by third-party support provider Rimini Street, also found that 54 percent cited the end of perpetual license support as a reason to evaluate other options. The study showed cost remains the leading dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nine-in-10-vmware-customers-eye-the-exit-as-licensing-bills-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nine-in-10-vmware-customers-eye-the-exit-as-licensing-bills-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chemistry-nobel-awarded-for-solving-mystery-of-lifes-asymmetry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chemistry-nobel-awarded-for-solving-mystery-of-lifes-asymmetry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch tax office ditches Microsoft 365 cloud for on-premises alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration has abandoned its planned Microsoft 365 cloud migration in favor of services hosted on infrastructure it controls, alongside European open source alternatives. Email and calendars will move on-premises in 2027, followed by storage and collaboration services later that year and in 2028. The letter to parliament from Eelco Eerenberg, State Secretary for Finance, follows an earlier decision to pause the Microsoft 365 rollout. The tax authority selected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-tax-office-ditches-microsoft-365-cloud-for-on-premises-alternative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-tax-office-ditches-microsoft-365-cloud-for-on-premises-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FortiBleed still a bleeding nuisance as FBI confirms ongoing attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and US Secret Service (USSS) say criminals using credentials linked to the FortiBleed campaign are locking organizations out of their Fortinet firewalls. The agencies published a joint advisory on Tuesday, citing SOCRadar's verification of more than 86,644 compromised devices across 194 countries. "Based on initial responses, some victims may get locked out of their Fortinet devices if the threat actor either deletes or changes the password for original accounts on the system," their adv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fortibleed-still-a-bleeding-nuisance-as-fbi-confirms-ongoing-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fortibleed-still-a-bleeding-nuisance-as-fbi-confirms-ongoing-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sphinx's secret: Egyptian monument was built from rocks filled with the hidden fossils of ancient crocodiles, scientists discover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sphinx is one of ancient Egypt's most enigmatic monuments, and now scientists have found that it could be hiding a very unusual secret.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-sphinxs-secret-egyptian-monument-was-built-from-rocks-filled-with-the-hidden-fossils-of-ancient-crocodiles-scientists-discover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-sphinxs-secret-egyptian-monument-was-built-from-rocks-filled-with-the-hidden-fossils-of-ancient-crocodiles-scientists-discover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient shipwreck packed with luxury tableware found untouched after 2,100 years beneath the Mediterranean Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cargo of luxury crockery has resurfaced after spending 2,100 years at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-shipwreck-packed-with-luxury-tableware-found-untouched-after-2100-years-beneath-the-mediterranean-sea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-shipwreck-packed-with-luxury-tableware-found-untouched-after-2100-years-beneath-the-mediterranean-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rails originator roasted over Rust boosterism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month at Rails World 2026, Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson gave a relentlessly optimistic keynote in which he suggested AI has all but eliminated the need for developers to manually write code. But perhaps DHH, as he is known online, shouldn&rsquo;t delete his code editor quite yet. On Sunday, DHH posted about a test in which he had frontier agents implement and optimize his company&rsquo;s Campfire group chat app in three languages: Elixir, Go, and Rust. He then compared the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rails-originator-roasted-over-rust-boosterism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rails-originator-roasted-over-rust-boosterism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COSMIC shuts the door on AI code as GNOME debates letting bug reports in]]></title><description><![CDATA[System76 is banning AI-generated content from contributions to the COSMIC desktop. Some GNOME sub-projects also restrict AI-generated contributions, but one developer is urging them to make an exception for vulnerability reports. The COSMIC desktop project has changed its contributors' guidelines. The latest version now has a clear no-AI rule, insisting that contributors declare: "I have not included any LLM (also known as AI) generated content in this PR, including code, comments, and descripti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cosmic-shuts-the-door-on-ai-code-as-gnome-debates-letting-bug-reports-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cosmic-shuts-the-door-on-ai-code-as-gnome-debates-letting-bug-reports-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From reactive to proactive: How endpoint monitoring is fixing broken meeting rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role of meeting rooms is changing. Traditionally, they were formal spaces built around a large central table and inflexible physical setup, reserved primarily for board meetings, client presentations, or official status updates. The rise of hybrid work and advances in collaboration technology have made that approach increasingly obsolete. Employees now come into the office to connect, collaborate, and brainstorm with colleagues rather than to undertake the solo, focused work they can do bett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-reactive-to-proactive-how-endpoint-monitoring-is-fixing-broken-meeting-rooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/from-reactive-to-proactive-how-endpoint-monitoring-is-fixing-broken-meeting-rooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rainmakers-the-drones-used-to-seed-clouds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rainmakers-the-drones-used-to-seed-clouds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korean president calls for creation of tools that stop all cyber-attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has told the nation&rsquo;s cabinet that it&rsquo;s time to develop AI-powered defensive tools to combat AI-wielding attackers. &ldquo;Recently, a series of personal information leak incidents have been occurring at financial and public institutions,&rdquo; he said yesterday &ndash; likely referring to incidents like the breach at e-tailer Coupang and last week&rsquo;s raid on local banks that exposed customer data. &ldquo;Circumstances indicate that artifici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/south-korean-president-calls-for-creation-of-tools-that-stop-all-cyber-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/south-korean-president-calls-for-creation-of-tools-that-stop-all-cyber-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft defines its Azure instance lifecycle, without any info about timing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has updated the lifecycle of an Azure instance, without offering any information on how long it takes for an instance type to expire. Redmond&rsquo;s &ldquo;enhanced lifecycle&rdquo; landed in late September in a post that explains the four phases in the life of a cloudy VM:Current &ndash; VMs are recommended for new deployments, are available in many regions, and receive standard maintenance and support;Extended &ndash; Still supported, but may be subject to usage quotas and unspecifi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-defines-its-azure-instance-lifecycle-without-any-info-about-timing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-defines-its-azure-instance-lifecycle-without-any-info-about-timing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Got H2O? Technocracy’s Control Over Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Air and water have traditionally been regarded as &lsquo;free&rsquo; goods, but the enormous costs to society of past and present pollution show that they are not free&hellip; The policy question is how and by whom they will be paid, not whether.&rdquo; &mdash; Our Common Future (Brundtland Report), 1987&sup1;<br />
&ldquo;Where ground-water use exceeds the recharge capacity of local aquifers, regulatory or fiscal controls become essential.&rdquo; &mdash; Our Common Future, 19872<br />
&ldquo;Guarant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/got-h2o-technocracys-control-over-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/got-h2o-technocracys-control-over-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic reconfigures its cool kids security program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only a week after warning about the perils of competitor Z.ai's GLM-5.3 model and its advanced cybersecurity capabilities, Anthropic has expanded its Cyber Verification Program (CVP) &ndash; or rather, reconfigured it. "For the past six months, we&rsquo;ve enabled trusted access through two programs: Project Glasswing and the CVP," the AI biz said. "Now, we&rsquo;re integrating these programs into one expanded offering, designed to give more security organizations access to the capabilities they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-reconfigures-its-cool-kids-security-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-reconfigures-its-cool-kids-security-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google teams with nuclear power giant to give reactors a tune-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Tuesday struck a deal with Constellation Energy for 3,590 megawatts of future energy supply, including nearly a gigawatt of new nuclear capacity, as the search and advertising giant tries to find enough energy to power its datacenter ambitions. The 20-year power purchase agreement will see Constellation, the largest purveyor of atomic energy in the US, bring an additional 890 megawatts of nuclear capacity online by making "targeted investments at multiple nuclear plants." We understand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-teams-with-nuclear-power-giant-to-give-reactors-a-tune-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-teams-with-nuclear-power-giant-to-give-reactors-a-tune-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/braid-creator-jonathan-blow-on-making-the-biggest-puzzle-game-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/braid-creator-jonathan-blow-on-making-the-biggest-puzzle-game-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Claude subscription plan provides more value than OpenAI's, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the two leading US AI model makers, is no contest when it comes to assessing which one gives you more value for your subscription money, according to industry research firm SemiAnalysis. Following changes to OpenAI's $200 per month subscription plan that effectively halved its value, SemiAnalysis looked at the various subscription plans offered by AI companies, because that's still the main way that individuals and small businesses buy AI services. AI su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-claude-subscription-plan-provides-more-value-than-openais-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-claude-subscription-plan-provides-more-value-than-openais-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent daylight saving time could be a public health time bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is pushing hard for the US Senate to make daylight saving time permanent so, among other things, golfers can stay on the course longer, but it may not be such a bright idea. New research out of Canada suggests that, even if Americans would get an extra hour of daylight in the evening, the ill health effects of permanent daylight saving time could outweigh the benefits. A paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday reviewed evidence on the health effects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/permanent-daylight-saving-time-could-be-a-public-health-time-bomb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/permanent-daylight-saving-time-could-be-a-public-health-time-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions across 9 US states told to brace for 'coldest air of the season' as Canadian cold blast hits TODAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologists are warning millions of Americans to brace for the 'coldest air of the season' starting Tuesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-across-9-us-states-told-to-brace-for-coldest-air-of-the-season-as-canadian-cold-blast-hits-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/millions-across-9-us-states-told-to-brace-for-coldest-air-of-the-season-as-canadian-cold-blast-hits-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFO ties of missing scientist who vanished days after Trump's alien files order fuel new allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UFO whistleblower has made new claims about the missing Air Force general who vanished in February and his ties to UFOs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ufo-ties-of-missing-scientist-who-vanished-days-after-trumps-alien-files-order-fuel-new-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ufo-ties-of-missing-scientist-who-vanished-days-after-trumps-alien-files-order-fuel-new-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel delays as computer outages disrupt Delta and United flights across US]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major travel disruption has been reported as two airline giants experienced system outages that led to flights unable to board passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/travel-delays-as-computer-outages-disrupt-delta-and-united-flights-across-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/travel-delays-as-computer-outages-disrupt-delta-and-united-flights-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European AI flag bearer Mistral's new open weights model is 'Le Chonk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Another week brings yet another open weights model and this one is huge &mdash; or at least it is for Europe's AI flag bearer Mistral, which has taken to calling the 1 trillion-parameter large language model (LLM) Le Chonk. Its product name is Mistral Large 4, which is a lot less fun than the cat-meme-inspired "very official" moniker Le Chonk. Nonetheless, the LLM is the French model-dev's biggest open weights release ever. At a trillion parameters, Le Chonk is squarely in frontier territory, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/european-ai-flag-bearer-mistrals-new-open-weights-model-is-le-chonk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/european-ai-flag-bearer-mistrals-new-open-weights-model-is-le-chonk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-confirms-hackers-sent-unauthorised-notification-to-app-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-confirms-hackers-sent-unauthorised-notification-to-app-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Mobile customers' data dumped - and some never even received their gold device]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you signed up for Trump Mobile, you may be part of an exclusive club of &hellip; ransomware victims. Criminals called BYOD claim to have broken into the Trump-branded mobile biz and leaked data belonging to 3,615 people, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and order details. BYOD is a new ransomware-as-a-service operation, and Trump Mobile is only the third organization posted on its data-leak site. According to the group&rsquo;s posted claim, after telling Trump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-mobile-customers-data-dumped-and-some-never-even-received-their-gold-device/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-mobile-customers-data-dumped-and-some-never-even-received-their-gold-device/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/finland-orders-halt-to-work-on-two-google-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/finland-orders-halt-to-work-on-two-google-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA targets mysterious hole on the moon in hunt for vast underground cave]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has announced a new project to hunt for an 'underground structure' that could be lurking deep inside a mysterious pit on the moon's surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-targets-mysterious-hole-on-the-moon-in-hunt-for-vast-underground-cave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-targets-mysterious-hole-on-the-moon-in-hunt-for-vast-underground-cave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wikimedia Foundation comes forward as latest OpenAI agent assault victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wikipedia&rsquo;s parent organization says that OpenAI agents edited some non-public wiki pages and generated traffic that may have contributed to a partial Wikidata outage in May. This makes the non-profit just the latest victim of OpenAI agents gone rogue. The Wikimedia Foundation&rsquo;s chief product and technology officer Selena Deckelmann reported several &ldquo;rogue agent activities&rdquo; that the foundation had identified across its various open platforms. While there was no evidence O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wikimedia-foundation-comes-forward-as-latest-openai-agent-assault-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/wikimedia-foundation-comes-forward-as-latest-openai-agent-assault-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane threat to US as new models show Gulf storm reaching Category 1 strength in just days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widespread flooding and hurricane-force winds threaten millions as a powerful storm nears the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-threat-to-us-as-new-models-show-gulf-storm-reaching-category-1-strength-in-just-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-threat-to-us-as-new-models-show-gulf-storm-reaching-category-1-strength-in-just-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holding your breath could REWIRE your brain: Scientists discover divers who plunge underwater without oxygen develop remarkable mental adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered that freedivers who plunge deep underwater develop incredible mental adaptations that protect neural networks involved in attention, movement and memory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/holding-your-breath-could-rewire-your-brain-scientists-discover-divers-who-plunge-underwater-without-oxygen-develop-remarkable-mental-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/holding-your-breath-could-rewire-your-brain-scientists-discover-divers-who-plunge-underwater-without-oxygen-develop-remarkable-mental-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft extends the Outlook naughty step with two more file types]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is adding two extra file types to its Outlook block list to strengthen security. The file types are .msix and .msixbundle, used for Windows application packages and bundles. The change affects New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web in Exchange Online. By default, users of the affected clients will no longer be able to download or open attachments with these extensions, which is no bad thing because blindly installing a malicious .msix package could compromise a device. That sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-extends-the-outlook-naughty-step-with-two-more-file-types/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-extends-the-outlook-naughty-step-with-two-more-file-types/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Households Pay 62% More For Water Than They Did A Decade Ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technocracy seeks to control all resources, especially those required for life itself: water, energy, food, and air. Now the UN has declared the world bankrupt of water, the language of which requires a receiver to oversee the proceedings. Yet humongous data centers get a free pass on both energy and water, as AI is set to take over metering of those same resources.&nbsp;&#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.US households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade ago &ndash; outpacing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-households-pay-62-more-for-water-than-they-did-a-decade-ago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-households-pay-62-more-for-water-than-they-did-a-decade-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Outlook clings to stale search results as Microsoft works on a fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is very keen for Outlook users to ditch the classic version in favor of the new one, and a search bug isn't helping the old client's cause. Results can fail to update after mailbox items are moved or changed, with Microsoft's workaround sending affected users back to Windows Desktop Search. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem. When users move an item from the search results to another folder, it remains listed and produces an error when clicked. Changes to categories or read/unread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/classic-outlook-clings-to-stale-search-results-as-microsoft-works-on-a-fix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/classic-outlook-clings-to-stale-search-results-as-microsoft-works-on-a-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech expert reveals the Amazon Prime Day discounts that aren't as good as they seem - and the 'best ever' deals he'd snap up right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've scoured Amazon's historical prices to find you the deals that are really worth grabbing now, and the ones worth waiting until Black Friday for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tech-expert-reveals-the-amazon-prime-day-discounts-that-arent-as-good-as-they-seem-and-the-best-ever-deals-hed-snap-up-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tech-expert-reveals-the-amazon-prime-day-discounts-that-arent-as-good-as-they-seem-and-the-best-ever-deals-hed-snap-up-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zombie instructions on carefully constructed web pages could trick GitHub Copilot CLI into sharing secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[GitHub Copilot CLI may reveal developer secrets if it comes across instructions that tell it to do so, depending on the underlying model. The coding agent tool was flagged earlier this year for being susceptible to indirect prompt injection. That's when a model ingests text from a source other than the user that directs it to take some action outside the scope of its intended function. This is more of the same, with a twist. According to security researchers at Adversa AI, GitHub Copilot CLI suf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zombie-instructions-on-carefully-constructed-web-pages-could-trick-github-copilot-cli-into-sharing-secrets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zombie-instructions-on-carefully-constructed-web-pages-could-trick-github-copilot-cli-into-sharing-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos app delivers a data leak threat instead of fast fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asos customers have reported receiving a rogue app notification claiming the online clothing retailer's Snowflake instance has been compromised and threatening to leak data. The notification included a link to a Telegram channel named "Xuanye Wen Gateway" and addressed Asos's data protection officer and IT team. "Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it," it says. The Register has asked Asos and Snowflake to comment. The notificat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-app-delivers-a-data-leak-threat-instead-of-fast-fashion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asos-app-delivers-a-data-leak-threat-instead-of-fast-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark's ID register spills more people's details than the country has residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unauthorized party abused a private Danish company's legitimate access to the country's Central Population Register (CPR), exposing names, addresses, identification numbers, and other personal information about approximately 8.8 million people. The CPR administration said in a statement [PDF] that it became aware on October 2 of irregular activity during September and established the scale of the breach over the weekend. In a TV interview last night, digitization minister Christina Egelund sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/denmarks-id-register-spills-more-peoples-details-than-the-country-has-residents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/denmarks-id-register-spills-more-peoples-details-than-the-country-has-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's heaviest insect makes astonishing comeback after conservationists save giant bug from extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's heaviest insect has made an astonishing comeback after conservationists saved the giant bug from the brink of extinction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-heaviest-insect-makes-astonishing-comeback-after-conservationists-save-giant-bug-from-extinction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/worlds-heaviest-insect-makes-astonishing-comeback-after-conservationists-save-giant-bug-from-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The death of pale rosé? Gen Z would rather pay for a dark pink White Zinfandel than a Provence classic, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget vineyards, vintages and fancy French labels - according to a new study, the quickest way to win over Gen Z wine drinkers is simply to make your ros&eacute; a darker shade of pink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-death-of-pale-ros-gen-z-would-rather-pay-for-a-dark-pink-white-zinfandel-than-a-provence-classic-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-death-of-pale-ros-gen-z-would-rather-pay-for-a-dark-pink-white-zinfandel-than-a-provence-classic-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atos lands £350M beat keeping Met Police applications running]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's largest police force has awarded French outsourcer Atos a six-year contract worth up to &pound;350 million to manage and secure applications. Atos will provide service management, application management, and application security for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. The deal is intended to support the Met's ongoing modernization and simplification of its applications. Met Police digital product delivery director Jamie Hewitt said: "Our collaboration with Atos will provide a sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/atos-lands-350m-beat-keeping-met-police-applications-running/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/atos-lands-350m-beat-keeping-met-police-applications-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The computer that can read your mind: Scientists reveal AI that can recreate exactly what you're looking at]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking 'mind-reading' AI that can recreate images people are looking at simply by analysing their brain scans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-computer-that-can-read-your-mind-scientists-reveal-ai-that-can-recreate-exactly-what-youre-looking-at/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-computer-that-can-read-your-mind-scientists-reveal-ai-that-can-recreate-exactly-what-youre-looking-at/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPMG tells staff facing the axe: Here's &pound;100, now zip it]]></title><description><![CDATA[KPMG has offered staff facing redundancy &pound;100 to waive their legal rights to appeal or to bring claims over the loss of their job, according to sources. As The Register revealed last month, the consultancy is laying off around 4 percent of the workforce in the UK, equating to some 200 humans being forced to look for new employment in an uncertain job market before Christmas.Staff within the AI, Cyber, SAP, and Testing teams are at the sharp end of the corporate job cutting exercise.On Octo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kpmg-tells-staff-facing-the-axe-heres-pound100-now-zip-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kpmg-tells-staff-facing-the-axe-heres-pound100-now-zip-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only the finest Swedish Bork will do for Stockholm station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweden is the home of bork, and what better way to mark it than with a huge example of digital signage that shows a GRUB message instead of an ad? Spotted by eagle-eyed Register reader Alexander, the GRUB in question is sadly not the delicious meatballs for which a well-known Swedish furniture maker is famed, but rather the bootloader familiar to Linux fans, usually when something is working as it should (since we can't imagine much call for selecting from multiple operating systems in the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/only-the-finest-swedish-bork-will-do-for-stockholm-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/only-the-finest-swedish-bork-will-do-for-stockholm-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI rolls out weak sauce watermarking for AI text]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is now offering API customers the option to watermark the output of certain models in order to comply with the letter of Europe's AI Act. And within a few weeks, the biz plans to apply a form of digital watermarking &ndash; like it or not &ndash; to eligible ChatGPT and Codex text output in the European Union. But unlike rival Anthropic, it isn't applying its watermarking technique to content generated outside of Europe, though API customers can choose to have the marks applied to content]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-rolls-out-weak-sauce-watermarking-for-ai-text/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-rolls-out-weak-sauce-watermarking-for-ai-text/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists find planet made on new matter recipe, and it formed after a Red Giant ate a solar system]]></title><description><![CDATA[When yellow dwarf stars like our sun die, they swell to an enormous size and destroy their inner planets by either crushing them with massive gravity or evaporating them with astounding heat. While these suns later settle down to become a white dwarf, the process is nearly always game over for planets in an inner solar system. Or maybe not, according to a paper published on Monday titled &ldquo;Discovery of a second-generation planet candidate accreting onto a white dwarf.&rdquo; As explained by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-find-planet-made-on-new-matter-recipe-and-it-formed-after-a-red-giant-ate-a-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-find-planet-made-on-new-matter-recipe-and-it-formed-after-a-red-giant-ate-a-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlassian warns of critical file access flaw in its datacenter products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlassian has told its users to patch its datacenter products, pronto, to prevent attackers accessing their files. The Australian collaborationware company on Monday sent users an email that opens with the words &ldquo;Action required&rdquo; and points to a security bulletin that explains CVE-2026-21589. The 9.3-rated arbitrary file access vulnerability is present in the datacenter versions of its Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Jira Software, Bamboo, Crowd, Crucible, and Fisheye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/atlassian-warns-of-critical-file-access-flaw-in-its-datacenter-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/atlassian-warns-of-critical-file-access-flaw-in-its-datacenter-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Creating “Doom Loops” All Over the Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technocrats are stealing the world&rsquo;s data for their own AI training advantage, while killing the golden goose in the process, as this article makes clear. That lack of ethics and morality is seen everywhere in the world of Technocracy. For instance, read the Crucible of Tokens to learn about the biggest heist of private property in world history. They have no conscience about doing anything wrong, and that is the problem. Read up on psychopathy! &#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.Recently unreda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-is-creating-doom-loops-all-over-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-is-creating-doom-loops-all-over-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security researcher claims to they found KVM guest-host escape flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linux KVM, the hypervisor favoured by hyperscale clouds, apparently has a full VM escape bug. That nasty news came from security researcher Paulos Yibelo, who on X shared a screenshot of a bug bounty award he won for discovering what he described as &ldquo;Full VM escape zeroday (guest&gt;host root in industry standard hypervisors)!&rdquo; The bug bounty Yibelo participated in is run by Vercel, a company that provides MicroVMs as sandboxes for AI agents to work inside. The company&rsquo;s Sandbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researcher-claims-to-they-found-kvm-guest-host-escape-flaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researcher-claims-to-they-found-kvm-guest-host-escape-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security researcher claims they found KVM guest-host escape flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linux KVM, the hypervisor favoured by hyperscale clouds, apparently has a full VM escape bug. That nasty news came from security researcher Paulos Yibelo, who on X shared a screenshot of a bug bounty award he won for discovering what he described as &ldquo;Full VM escape zeroday (guest&gt;host root in industry standard hypervisors)!&rdquo; The bug bounty Yibelo participated in is run by Vercel, a company that provides MicroVMs as sandboxes for AI agents to work inside. The company&rsquo;s Sandbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researcher-claims-they-found-kvm-guest-host-escape-flaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/security-researcher-claims-they-found-kvm-guest-host-escape-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneider Electric drops $22.6B on PTC as datacenter boom rains money on infra companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schneider Electric's market cap has more than doubled in the past four years as the AI boom has driven unprecedented demand for datacenter power and cooling infrastructure. Now the French multinational is cashing in on its good fortunes to cement its place as a key provider of industrial power and datacenter infrastructure with the $22.6 billion acquisition of American industrial software company PTC. Founded in 1985, PTC made a name for itself developing software for computer-aided design, plus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/schneider-electric-drops-226b-on-ptc-as-datacenter-boom-rains-money-on-infra-companies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/schneider-electric-drops-226b-on-ptc-as-datacenter-boom-rains-money-on-infra-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrix NetScaler security snafus get even worse amid more 0-day reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attackers just keep coming after Citrix NetScaler appliances, as both the feds and private security researchers warn that someone found - and has already exploited - yet another Citrix bug before it had a patch. This latest vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-88779, is a memory overflow bug that leads to denial of service attacks. It only affects NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances configured as a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) service provider or identity provider, used for singl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/citrix-netscaler-security-snafus-get-even-worse-amid-more-0-day-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/citrix-netscaler-security-snafus-get-even-worse-amid-more-0-day-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-proclaimed 'Prophet of Doom' warned of 'future pandemic' just days before Russian lab worker died of the plague]]></title><description><![CDATA[A self-proclaimed psychic has been thrust back into the spotlight over his warning about a future pandemic just days before reports of a suspected plague case in Russia surfaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/self-proclaimed-prophet-of-doom-warned-of-future-pandemic-just-days-before-russian-lab-worker-died-of-the-plague/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/self-proclaimed-prophet-of-doom-warned-of-future-pandemic-just-days-before-russian-lab-worker-died-of-the-plague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cohere offers to put agents in lockdown mode with strict ACLs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While OpenAI and Anthropic stoke fears over rogue agents, Canadian model dev Cohere promises enterprises a safer and more consistent experience. On Monday, the company said it revamped its North agent harness, which launched early last year, to improve collaboration, access control, token spend, and overall security of the platform. As you'd expect from an enterprise focused agent framework, Cohere's North 2 is designed to tie into existing knowledge bases and SaaS apps in order to automate vari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cohere-offers-to-put-agents-in-lockdown-mode-with-strict-acls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cohere-offers-to-put-agents-in-lockdown-mode-with-strict-acls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get rid of Apple's AI bloatware and reclaim 12 GB of storage with this open source tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s attempt to integrate AI into its various operating systems hasn&rsquo;t been entirely well received, nor has the decision to make Apple Intelligence increasingly difficult to disable completely. Thankfully, the open source community has come to the rescue. A recently released open source tool called RemoveMacAI does pretty much exactly what it says on the GitHub-hosted tin: Aggressively rips Apple Intelligence out of macOS, disabling most of its AI features and removing downloaded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/get-rid-of-apples-ai-bloatware-and-reclaim-12-gb-of-storage-with-this-open-source-tool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/get-rid-of-apples-ai-bloatware-and-reclaim-12-gb-of-storage-with-this-open-source-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI confirms 'multiple' arrests related to ShinyHunters hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and law enforcement partners have arrested &ldquo;multiple&rdquo; suspects as part of an investigation into a September hack allegedly involving data-theft-and-extortion group ShinyHunters, the bureau told The Register. &ldquo;The bureau continues to aggressively investigate the recent cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters, having already worked with partners to arrest multiple subjects and we will spare no resource in bringing each of the responsible individuals to justice,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-confirms-multiple-arrests-related-to-shinyhunters-hack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-confirms-multiple-arrests-related-to-shinyhunters-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows 11 26H2 blighted by new audio issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Windows 11 26H2 has arrived, and, unfortunately, it's already picked up a known audio issue within weeks of release. The glitch also affects Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, which share the same code branch. It relates to decoding AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio and can cause the application using the decoder to crash abruptly or fail to start at all. Identified after the September 22 Windows update, the issue mostly impacts older applications, according to Microsoft. "Many modern applications do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11-26h2-blighted-by-new-audio-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11-26h2-blighted-by-new-audio-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane trackers eyeing storm in the Gulf with possible US impacts in just DAYS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alerts have already been issued to millions as a potential flood-causing tropical storm forms right off the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-trackers-eyeing-storm-in-the-gulf-with-possible-us-impacts-in-just-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-trackers-eyeing-storm-in-the-gulf-with-possible-us-impacts-in-just-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altman-backed Volantis reveals plan to vault the memory wall by baking photonics into AI accelerators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman-backed AI chip startup Volantis has a plan to break through the memory wall using light, and this time it's not just an IP play. Founded in 2022, the San Francisco-based startup is developing an AI accelerator that will use a photonic interposer to dramatically increase memory bandwidth without compromising on capacity. Volantis believes it can pack upwards of 10 TB of memory at speeds up to 240 TB/s onto a single massive package. This, it claims, should be enough to serve a 20 trilli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/altman-backed-volantis-reveals-plan-to-vault-the-memory-wall-by-baking-photonics-into-ai-accelerators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/altman-backed-volantis-reveals-plan-to-vault-the-memory-wall-by-baking-photonics-into-ai-accelerators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Acaster could be the last person standing on Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says - because we're hardwired to trust funny people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/james-acaster-could-be-the-last-person-standing-on-celebrity-traitors-psychologist-says-because-were-hardwired-to-trust-funny-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/james-acaster-could-be-the-last-person-standing-on-celebrity-traitors-psychologist-says-because-were-hardwired-to-trust-funny-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI to flood your eyeballs with visual ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[After adding text-based ads to its chatbot earlier this year, OpenAI announced on Monday that it was adding a new &ldquo;visual ad format&rdquo; to ChatGPT, which is precisely what it sounds like: Visual ads, like so much of the advertising content online, will now be part of the ChatGPT experience. OpenAI will initially test these ads during image generation. &ldquo;Through images showing product inspiration, product usage, or the experiences they make possible, people can discover a new brand,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-to-flood-your-eyeballs-with-visual-ads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-to-flood-your-eyeballs-with-visual-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debian's latest kernel security update has 1,313 reasons to patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The age of LLM-assisted security vulnerability discovery is really starting to bite. Debian's latest Linux kernel security update comes with a formidable reading list of 1,313 CVE identifiers. The DSA-6528-1 Linux security advisory, published on September 29, covers kernel package version 6.12.111-1 for Debian 13, codenamed Trixie. Debian 13.7 was released on September 12, before upstream kernel 6.12.111 arrived nine days later. The Debian security tracker links to descriptions of the individual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/debians-latest-kernel-security-update-has-1313-reasons-to-patch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/debians-latest-kernel-security-update-has-1313-reasons-to-patch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The question you would ask HPE and NVIDIA if nobody was recording]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a question about AI data sovereignty you would ask HPE or NVIDIA if nobody was recording. It is usually specific to your own workload and your own regulator, and it usually ends with whether the sovereign option on the slide survives contact with a procurement team. On Thursday 29 October you can ask it. The Register is hosting a dinner in Washington with HPE and NVIDIA, our editor-in-chief Matt Rosoff in the chair, and nothing said on the record. HPE sends Thierry Pienaar, HPE Fellow a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-question-you-would-ask-hpe-and-nvidia-if-nobody-was-recording/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-question-you-would-ask-hpe-and-nvidia-if-nobody-was-recording/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI warns of new scam using real agents' names and spoofed government phone numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI has issued an urgent warning to Americans with a phone about scams that have tricked victims into handing over more than $1.6 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-warns-of-new-scam-using-real-agents-names-and-spoofed-government-phone-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-warns-of-new-scam-using-real-agents-names-and-spoofed-government-phone-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dark secret of Egypt's ancient kings: 5,000-year-old skulls suggest royal servants were bludgeoned to death so they could follow their ruler into the afterlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists examining the remains of people buried around royal tombs have discovered many had suffered devastating blows to the head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-dark-secret-of-egypts-ancient-kings-5000-year-old-skulls-suggest-royal-servants-were-bludgeoned-to-death-so-they-could-follow-their-ruler-into-the-afterlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-dark-secret-of-egypts-ancient-kings-5000-year-old-skulls-suggest-royal-servants-were-bludgeoned-to-death-so-they-could-follow-their-ruler-into-the-afterlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaque unveiled to honour Beagle 2 mission leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plaque, unveiled at the M Shed in Bristol, recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plaque-unveiled-to-honour-beagle-2-mission-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plaque-unveiled-to-honour-beagle-2-mission-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaque honours Mars mission scientist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plaque-honours-mars-mission-scientist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plaque-honours-mars-mission-scientist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk follows Trump's lead, swaps AI for SI in SpaceX rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk says SpaceXAI, the company formed by merging SpaceX and xAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI after President Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to replace "Artificial Intelligence" with "Super Intelligence" in all comms. Trump's September 29 executive order directs federal agencies to switch from AI to SI in official communications and other non-statutory documents. Musk endorsed the change, posting "No more AI. SI. It's better," and confirmed plans to rename SpaceXAI: "Yes, we will mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-follows-trumps-lead-swaps-ai-for-si-in-spacex-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/musk-follows-trumps-lead-swaps-ai-for-si-in-spacex-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creosote found in beach pollution investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/creosote-found-in-beach-pollution-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/creosote-found-in-beach-pollution-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games Workshop is on the hunt for a head of IT to guide the organization through its technological saga for the next two years. The UK-based tabletop games retailer and manufacturer of the globally popular Warhammer figures said that under the fixed-term contract, the heroic individual would take overall responsibility for its global IT and customer technology capability, and report to the Chief Operating Officer. &ldquo;The role has a broad remit spanning our core technology estate, information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/games-workshop-seeks-it-leader-to-summon-the-legions-in-epic-saga-battling-the-forces-of-erp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/games-workshop-seeks-it-leader-to-summon-the-legions-in-epic-saga-battling-the-forces-of-erp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic says its IPO could herald the end of the world as we know it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic's IPO prospectus leaked this week, and boy was it filled with interesting details. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live For starters there's the fact a third of it is all about existential AI risks, then there's the fact that, despite some impressive revenue growth the company still has yet to turn a profit. Combine that with massive cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-says-its-ipo-could-herald-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropic-says-its-ipo-could-herald-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now that's what you call fast food! Watch the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line off Cape Cod]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stunning video has captured the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line off the coast of Cape Cod.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/now-thats-what-you-call-fast-food-watch-the-moment-a-great-white-shark-snatches-a-fish-from-a-line-off-cape-cod/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/now-thats-what-you-call-fast-food-watch-the-moment-a-great-white-shark-snatches-a-fish-from-a-line-off-cape-cod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubuntu 'Stonking Stingray' beta swims out: Deeper Rust 'oxidization' plus LLM speech-to-text]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubuntu 26.10, &ldquo;Stonking Stingray,&rdquo; has entered beta testing, slightly later than planned &ndash; it is in fact scheduled to be released on October 15. While many people will stay with the LTS version, there&rsquo;s some interesting stuff in there. There are already some release notes, but like the OS itself, they aren&rsquo;t final yet, and there are still some gaps. Canonical does note that the "oxidization" process &ndash; exchanging core Unix tools written in C with new Rust repla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-beta-swims-out-deeper-rust-oxidization-plus-llm-speech-to-text/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-beta-swims-out-deeper-rust-oxidization-plus-llm-speech-to-text/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret to happiness? Cats! Countries with more felines are happier, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new study, researchers have found countries with more cats per person had higher levels of happiness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-happiness-cats-countries-with-more-felines-are-happier-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-secret-to-happiness-cats-countries-with-more-felines-are-happier-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows 11 market share creeps upwards as cost of staying on Windows 10 set to double]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first year of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates is coming to an end, and Windows 11's market share has ticked up as enterprises weigh up the cost of keeping Windows 10 running a little longer. Windows 11's market share has risen above 70 percent to 71.5 percent, while Windows 10's has dropped to 27.77 percent, according to statistics wrangler Statcounter. Microsoft does not provide official statistics on Windows 11 and 10 usage, so Statcounter's figures should be treated as estimates. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11-market-share-creeps-upwards-as-cost-of-staying-on-windows-10-set-to-double/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-11-market-share-creeps-upwards-as-cost-of-staying-on-windows-10-set-to-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-data-centres-such-a-big-deal-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-are-data-centres-such-a-big-deal-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT buys TalkTalk out of administration to keep 2.5M customers connected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former state-owned telco monopoly BT Group has bought TalkTalk's consumer and wholesale businesses out of administration, rescuing services used by 2.5 million customers. BT says it acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited on a debt-free basis. It expects a total cash impact of approximately &pound;400 million in its current financial year, including the acquisition consideration and other costs. BT said it stepped in after a prolonged sale process failed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bt-buys-talktalk-out-of-administration-to-keep-25m-customers-connected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bt-buys-talktalk-out-of-administration-to-keep-25m-customers-connected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy sign-on service comes back to bite school software provider Bromcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK education software provider Bromcom has notified customers of a personal data breach affecting its single sign-on (SSO) technology. In a September 24 EduGeek post, an account named Bromcom_Alastair said an unauthorized third party had accessed and retrieved email addresses and limited information associated with affected SSO registrations. The incident involved legacy SSO registration functionality in Bromcom's Communication Server environment. The company confirmed in an FAQ it found no evid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/legacy-sign-on-service-comes-back-to-bite-school-software-provider-bromcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/legacy-sign-on-service-comes-back-to-bite-school-software-provider-bromcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighter isn't better and more is less. The AI slowdown is nigh, no matter who says what]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been much chilly weather in the sunny meadowlands of AI futures. Fortunately, to use an indecently inappropriate adverb, the rest of the world isn&rsquo;t really looking, being too busy chewing its nails over the very many other intimations of disaster. Sure, rebel swarms of attack agents breaking out of the labs isn&rsquo;t a good look. OpenAI delaying its IPO and a new model launch likewise.All these things soak up whatever bandwidth the news media have to AI right now. Putting them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/brighter-isnt-better-and-more-is-less-the-ai-slowdown-is-nigh-no-matter-who-says-what/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/brighter-isnt-better-and-more-is-less-the-ai-slowdown-is-nigh-no-matter-who-says-what/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What people say about their file infrastructure once the badge comes off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most senior infrastructure people could tell you what they would do with their file estate if they were starting again. Far fewer will tell you what they actually did, because the honest version tends to involve a VPN that was meant to be temporary and a NAS that has outlived two migration plans. That honest version is what The Register is after at a dinner in Soho on Tuesday 20 October. Joe Fay of The Register chairs, and Rupert Watson, VP for EMEA at LucidLink, is at the table to answer questi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-people-say-about-their-file-infrastructure-once-the-badge-comes-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-people-say-about-their-file-infrastructure-once-the-badge-comes-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyer missed one option and got 1% of the cable they needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Monday morning The Register kicks off proceedings by asking the same question &ndash; &ldquo;Who, Me?&rdquo; &ndash; the title of the reader-contributed column in which you share your tales of the occasions on which you didn&rsquo;t quite nail the brief yet somehow found career relief. This week, meet a reader we&rsquo;ll Regomize as &ldquo;Terry&rdquo; who told us that in the 1970s he worked for a defense-related company. &ldquo;I needed 100 meters of RG8 50 ohm coax cable, so ordered it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/buyer-missed-one-option-and-got-1-of-the-cable-they-needed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/buyer-missed-one-option-and-got-1-of-the-cable-they-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/environmental-groups-critical-of-housing-levy-idea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/environmental-groups-critical-of-housing-levy-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor who sparked doomsday panic claims the Rapture is just DAYS away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pastor who set off widespread panic for his end of the world predictions has revealed his final date for the biblical end times prophecy where millions of Christians disappear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pastor-who-sparked-doomsday-panic-claims-the-rapture-is-just-days-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pastor-who-sparked-doomsday-panic-claims-the-rapture-is-just-days-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon’s “DeathStar” Starlink Service Will Beat Fiber Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk owns space. With the launch a new class of 100,000 satellites, he is on the verge of making all fiber-optic networks on planet Earth obsolete while moving Grok AI into space. This will give him the reins over the global communications backbone and a monopoly on information flow, pricing, and access. Does Musk hold the trump card? It sure is sounding like it.&nbsp;&#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.Elon&rsquo;s 250 kW Starlink satellites will bring multi-gigabit satellite internet and 5G satellite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elons-deathstar-starlink-service-will-beat-fiber-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elons-deathstar-starlink-service-will-beat-fiber-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predatory fish that walks on land spreads to new US states as officials urge locals to cut their heads off]]></title><description><![CDATA[An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/predatory-fish-that-walks-on-land-spreads-to-new-us-states-as-officials-urge-locals-to-cut-their-heads-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/predatory-fish-that-walks-on-land-spreads-to-new-us-states-as-officials-urge-locals-to-cut-their-heads-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulcrum Echo promises AI text in the style of any writer, so I tested it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulcrum faces an identity crisis, even as it works on creating one by enabling anyone to imitate another person's writing style. The AI startup, founded in 2025 and previously operating at fulcrumresearch.ai, now uses fulcrum.inc and could easily be confused with one of the handful of other companies named Fulcrum or some variation of that. There's Fulcrum (withfulcrum.com), Fulcrum (fulcrumapp.com), Fulcrum AI (fulcrumai.us), Fulcrum Digital (fulcrumdigital.com), Fulcrum Labs (fulcrumlabs.ai),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fulcrum-echo-promises-ai-text-in-the-style-of-any-writer-so-i-tested-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fulcrum-echo-promises-ai-text-in-the-style-of-any-writer-so-i-tested-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was an atheist until Satan appeared and tried to convince me that Christianity is a cult. Now I'm a pastor... there are signs everywhere that we are living in the final days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Christian pastor who believed there was no God and was desperately trying to stay out of jail as a teenager has described how a terrifying encounter with Satan changed his life forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-an-atheist-until-satan-appeared-and-tried-to-convince-me-that-christianity-is-a-cult-now-im-a-pastor-there-are-signs-everywhere-that-we-are-living-in-the-final-days/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/i-was-an-atheist-until-satan-appeared-and-tried-to-convince-me-that-christianity-is-a-cult-now-im-a-pastor-there-are-signs-everywhere-that-we-are-living-in-the-final-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rare-tree-on-somerset-clifftops-being-protected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rare-tree-on-somerset-clifftops-being-protected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/purchase-of-field-aims-to-expand-green-lung/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/purchase-of-field-aims-to-expand-green-lung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revive Raskin's 3 laws of software with humane work that considers a dev's duty of care]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1942, Isaac Asimov formulated three laws of robotics. 58 years later, Jef Raskin responded with three laws of human-computer interface design. They haven&rsquo;t been bettered yet. There are rules, and even laws, about designing computer user interfaces. Even after 35 years of Linux, which has brought Unix to the masses, the FOSS world has not yet really grasped this. In the meantime, the proprietary software world is busily forgetting everything it once knew. Sometimes these rules surface to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revive-raskins-3-laws-of-software-with-humane-work-that-considers-a-devs-duty-of-care/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revive-raskins-3-laws-of-software-with-humane-work-that-considers-a-devs-duty-of-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often do you wash your clothes? As social media is left divided, experts settle the debate once and for all]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge debate has erupted on X (formerly Twitter) over how often you need to wash your clothes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-often-do-you-wash-your-clothes-as-social-media-is-left-divided-experts-settle-the-debate-once-and-for-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-often-do-you-wash-your-clothes-as-social-media-is-left-divided-experts-settle-the-debate-once-and-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After the BBC's 'racist nude nails' row, expert reveals what your favourite polish says about you]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humble manicure has unexpectedly become the latest battleground in Britain's culture wars. Now, a beauty expert has revealed what your nail colour says about you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/after-the-bbcs-racist-nude-nails-row-expert-reveals-what-your-favourite-polish-says-about-you/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/after-the-bbcs-racist-nude-nails-row-expert-reveals-what-your-favourite-polish-says-about-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could AI really kill all humans? Scientists say an AI armageddon is unlikely - but warn 'enfeeblement' could cause our demise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading AI researchers are now sounding the alarm over the growing threat of 'enfeeblement'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-ai-really-kill-all-humans-scientists-say-an-ai-armageddon-is-unlikely-but-warn-enfeeblement-could-cause-our-demise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-ai-really-kill-all-humans-scientists-say-an-ai-armageddon-is-unlikely-but-warn-enfeeblement-could-cause-our-demise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spies, prime ministers, and balls: The BBC Domesday project @ 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Decades before the modern web, the BBC Domesday Project dared to archive an entire nation using&hellip;. what else &ndash; massive LV-ROM (LaserVision Read Only Memory) LaserDiscs. To mark the impending 40th anniversary of the BBC Domesday Project's release, the UK's Centre for Computing History (CCH) hosted a celebration at its museum on September 19, bringing together several of the original team members responsible for the system. One was Mike Tibbetts, an assistant to Peter Armstrong, the BB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spies-prime-ministers-and-balls-the-bbc-domesday-project-40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spies-prime-ministers-and-balls-the-bbc-domesday-project-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/students-blast-off-to-us-for-nasa-robotics-competition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/students-blast-off-to-us-for-nasa-robotics-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astronomers-get-permission-for-mini-observatory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/astronomers-get-permission-for-mini-observatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-wildlife-cameraman-but-special-rare-sightings-can-still-take-me-by-surprise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/im-a-wildlife-cameraman-but-special-rare-sightings-can-still-take-me-by-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic's super bug-hunting model Mythos is hardcore good at math, as latest vuln under attack shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second Anthropic-linked vulnerability known to have been exploited in the wild saw initial activity from an IP address in China targeting vulnerable hosts in the US and Japan. The vuln is a critical authentication-bypass bug in Rejetto HTTP File Server (HFS) that can lead to full admin access and remote code execution. HFS is an open source web file server that previously appeared on the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency&rsquo;s catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropics-super-bug-hunting-model-mythos-is-hardcore-good-at-math-as-latest-vuln-under-attack-shows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/anthropics-super-bug-hunting-model-mythos-is-hardcore-good-at-math-as-latest-vuln-under-attack-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: The everyday products you didn't know have an expiry date - including mascara, toothpaste, and tea bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget foods and medicines, Which? has revealed the suprising everyday items with limited lifespans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-everyday-products-you-didnt-know-have-an-expiry-date-including-mascara-toothpaste-and-tea-bags/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-everyday-products-you-didnt-know-have-an-expiry-date-including-mascara-toothpaste-and-tea-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clever database, but can it run Doom?]]></title><description><![CDATA["Can it run Doom?" now applies to databases, as the author of DOOMQL has released a far more visually accurate port. There's a saying: "Be careful what you wish for." In 2025, we wrote a piece about a database boffin coming up with a version of Doom that was written in SQL. It was neat, but the visuals were nearer to 3D Monster Maze than to the 90s pixel blaster. We commented, "If persuading SQL to do the entire rendering pipeline is a 'bad idea,' we cannot wait for a terrible one." And so here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/clever-database-but-can-it-run-doom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/clever-database-but-can-it-run-doom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient Egyptian 'gateway to the underworld' discovered inside remarkable Roman pyramid tomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[An extraordinary Roman-era pyramid tomb containing an ancient Egyptian 'gateway to the underworld' has been uncovered in a remote desert oasis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-egyptian-gateway-to-the-underworld-discovered-inside-remarkable-roman-pyramid-tomb/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-egyptian-gateway-to-the-underworld-discovered-inside-remarkable-roman-pyramid-tomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir's fondness for French food cooked up tech's latest fad &ndash; forward-deployed engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I always laugh at the IT industry&rsquo;s terms,&rdquo; says Ryan Sheehan, a senior vice president at $16 billion global solutions integrator SHI. And right now the jargon that gets him giggling is &ldquo;forward-deployed engineer&rdquo; (FDE) because, as he told The Register at VMware's September Explore conference, &ldquo;We have been doing FDE for a long time.&rdquo; &ldquo;Doing FDE&rdquo; involves sending top consultants to a client, without tying them to a project. Instead they get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/palantirs-fondness-for-french-food-cooked-up-techs-latest-fad-ndash-forward-deployed-engineers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/palantirs-fondness-for-french-food-cooked-up-techs-latest-fad-ndash-forward-deployed-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-el-nio-mean-there-are-no-atlantic-hurricanes-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-el-nio-mean-there-are-no-atlantic-hurricanes-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old H&#333;lei Sea Arch collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hawaiis-iconic-550-year-old-h333lei-sea-arch-collapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hawaiis-iconic-550-year-old-h333lei-sea-arch-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google hearts Apple's Swift so much it's pumping out server-side support]]></title><description><![CDATA[After evolving from an Apple-made, client-side language and years of false starts, Swift could finally make it on the server. Google has taken note and has just rolled out Google Cloud API Client Libraries for Swift, evidently convinced Swift has a backend role thanks to its performance and ease of use. The GCP Swift libraries target Swift 6.2+ and take advantage of SwiftNIO's asynchronous event loops, HTTP/2 multiplexing, gRPC transport, and data race safety compiler flags. "For years, Swift wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-hearts-apples-swift-so-much-its-pumping-out-server-side-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-hearts-apples-swift-so-much-its-pumping-out-server-side-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFO whistleblower claims two alien species are at war above America leaving Joe Rogan stunned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UFO whistleblower has claimed that 'at least a dozen' craft have crashed during apparent battles between alien beings over Earth's skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ufo-whistleblower-claims-two-alien-species-are-at-war-above-america-leaving-joe-rogan-stunned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ufo-whistleblower-claims-two-alien-species-are-at-war-above-america-leaving-joe-rogan-stunned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut up and take our money: Amazon plows $1B+ into quashing datacenter dissent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with growing opposition to datacenters from residents who don't want the bit barns in their backyards, Amazon plans to invest more than $1 billion over the next five years to indoctrinate the public. The company announced the investment in a whataboutism-packed blog post aimed at convincing readers datacenters are not as bad as they've been led to believe, and that if the common folk don't get in line and support their development, the nation could be left in the dust. The program aims to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shut-up-and-take-our-money-amazon-plows-1b-into-quashing-datacenter-dissent-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shut-up-and-take-our-money-amazon-plows-1b-into-quashing-datacenter-dissent-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut up and take our money: Amazon plows $1B into quashing datacenter dissent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with growing opposition to datacenters from residents who don't want the bit barns in their backyards, Amazon plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to indoctrinate the public. The company announced the investment in a whataboutism-packed blog post aimed at convincing readers datacenters are not as bad as they've been led to believe, and that if the common folk don't get in line and support their development, the nation could be left in the dust. The program aims to invest in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shut-up-and-take-our-money-amazon-plows-1b-into-quashing-datacenter-dissent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shut-up-and-take-our-money-amazon-plows-1b-into-quashing-datacenter-dissent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inscription on ancient tomb chest sheds new light on man who helped carry Jesus' cross]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2,000-year-old inscription etched into a limestone chest has revealed a striking match to names recorded in the Bible's account of Jesus' crucifixion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inscription-on-ancient-tomb-chest-sheds-new-light-on-man-who-helped-carry-jesus-cross/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inscription-on-ancient-tomb-chest-sheds-new-light-on-man-who-helped-carry-jesus-cross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[arXiv imposes rate limit on paper submissions to stem the AI slop tide]]></title><description><![CDATA[arXiv, the preprint paper repository, is seeing so many low-quality submissions, with AI tools helping drive the surge, that it has imposed a hard limit of two new submissions per month per submitter, regardless of whether they were produced solely by humans or with help from AI tools. After becoming an independent nonprofit over the summer following 25 years under Cornell University&rsquo;s stewardship, arXiv continued to rely on a &ldquo;practical limit&rdquo; in place that gave moderators the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/arxiv-imposes-rate-limit-on-paper-submissions-to-stem-the-ai-slop-tide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/arxiv-imposes-rate-limit-on-paper-submissions-to-stem-the-ai-slop-tide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naughty Or Nice: UK Officials Are Keeping LIST Of Brits Who Question Government Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[My forecast that Free Speech would be dead by year-end 2026 is on target. The battle is lost in the UK, With 34 arrests per day and a whole-of-government policy of tracking dissent, the whole machine has pivoted from tracking terrorist threats to tracking everyday citizens. This is the certain end-state of multiculturalism, started by Peter Sutherland, a member of the Trilateral Commission, when he served as Special Envoy to the UN from 2006-2017.<br />
In the US, companies like Palantir have amassed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/naughty-or-nice-uk-officials-are-keeping-list-of-brits-who-question-government-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/naughty-or-nice-uk-officials-are-keeping-list-of-brits-who-question-government-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI alerts 100+ orgs that its 'misaligned models' attempted to break in - or worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI's agents have repeatedly strayed beyond their intended scope. Two separate reports detail the activity, including one from Sam Altman&rsquo;s company saying it has notified more than 100 organizations about potentially problematic model activity. OpenAI, in a late Wednesday update to its ongoing Hugging Face investigation, said it has notified more than 100 organizations that &ldquo;misaligned models&rdquo; may have accessed their systems. &ldquo;Notification does not mean that any privat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-alerts-100-orgs-that-its-misaligned-models-attempted-to-break-in-or-worse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-alerts-100-orgs-that-its-misaligned-models-attempted-to-break-in-or-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Californian accused of shipping $300M worth of Nvidia chips to China without Uncle Sam’s approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California business owner was arrested on Thursday after being charged with allegedly smuggling Nvidia hardware to China without the proper export licenses. Keeping the highest-end GPUs out of Chinese hands has been a priority for the US government. Greg Lui, 38, allegedly tried to export around $300 million worth of Nvidia kit - typically used for artificial intelligence (AI) development - via US-based freight businesses and Malaysian transshipment companies. Prosecutors allege that Lui used]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/californian-accused-of-shipping-300m-worth-of-nvidia-chips-to-china-without-uncle-sams-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/californian-accused-of-shipping-300m-worth-of-nvidia-chips-to-china-without-uncle-sams-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-cigarettes, mobile phones and condoms: Experts reveal the bizarre items that Brits are flushing down the toilet - costing millions each year to clean up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts at Initial Washroom Hygiene have revealed the most unusual items they've recovered from toilets across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/e-cigarettes-mobile-phones-and-condoms-experts-reveal-the-bizarre-items-that-brits-are-flushing-down-the-toilet-costing-millions-each-year-to-clean-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/e-cigarettes-mobile-phones-and-condoms-experts-reveal-the-bizarre-items-that-brits-are-flushing-down-the-toilet-costing-millions-each-year-to-clean-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VMware Exit Is a Protection Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving VMware forces a fresh look at every layer of the datacenter, and data protection belongs near the top of that list. Most teams plan to move the backup design across as it stands and rebuild it on the new hypervisor. The better plan uses the exit to raise resiliency and recovery speed, keeps the backup application, and gives each layer the work it does best. What the migration touches Backup designs in most data centers rest on vSphere mechanics, from changed block tracking through the vS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-vmware-exit-is-a-protection-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-vmware-exit-is-a-protection-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI's wandering AI agents earn it a California subpoena]]></title><description><![CDATA[California's attorney general has subpoenaed OpenAI as the state investigates what happens when the AI lab's models escape their testing environments and start meddling with systems on the open internet. Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office served OpenAI with an investigative subpoena this week as part of a broader California Department of Justice probe into cybersecurity incidents and risks involving the company and its models. The move follows an investigation launched last month into an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-wandering-ai-agents-earn-it-a-california-subpoena/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-wandering-ai-agents-earn-it-a-california-subpoena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power approval set to delay Oracle's Wisconsin AI datacenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oracle's Wisconsin AI datacenter could miss its planned 2027 start date because the transmission infrastructure needed to power it is awaiting regulatory approval. Research company Aterio warns that Project Lighthouse, being developed by Vantage in Port Washington with Oracle as tenant, faces a real risk of slipping beyond Big Red's target of delivering capacity to customers in the second half of next year. Separately, Oracle reportedly sent a force majeure notice to a Blue Owl Capital subsidiar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/power-approval-set-to-delay-oracles-wisconsin-ai-datacenter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/power-approval-set-to-delay-oracles-wisconsin-ai-datacenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'sophisticated attack' hijacking devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has told millions of iPhone users to act now after identifying a sophisticated attack plaguing devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-sophisticated-attack-hijacking-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-sophisticated-attack-hijacking-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI shows three staff the door over alleged information misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has fired two safety researchers and a program manager for allegedly mishandling sensitive company information. The ChatGPT maker confirmed the dismissals to The Register, saying an internal investigation found the trio had violated company rules governing access to and handling of confidential information. "We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information," an OpenAI spokesperson said. "Our investigation confirm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-shows-three-staff-the-door-over-alleged-information-misuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-shows-three-staff-the-door-over-alleged-information-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia debuts $4,999 DGX Spark with half the RAM and storage, amid memory crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to provide a more affordable AI system, Nvidia is introducing a cut down version of the DGX Spark with half the memory and storage. The GB10-based systems will be offered exclusively through hardware partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, and MSI, and are expected to retail for around $4,999. The less-powerful SKUs are necessary after Nvidia jacked the price of its 128 GB DGX Spark on Friday to $6,950 &mdash; an increase of nearly 75 percent from this time last year. As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-debuts-4999-dgx-spark-with-half-the-ram-and-storage-amid-memory-crunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nvidia-debuts-4999-dgx-spark-with-half-the-ram-and-storage-amid-memory-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rover that could finally find life on Mars: I travelled to a remote desert in Spain to see ESA's &pound;1billion Rosalind Franklin put to the test - and for a moment, I could have sworn I was on the Red Planet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily Mail's Wiliam Hunter travelled to the Tabernas Desert to see how ESA and Airbus are getting ready for what could be the most important mission in space exploration history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rover-that-could-finally-find-life-on-mars-i-travelled-to-a-remote-desert-in-spain-to-see-esas-pound1billion-rosalind-franklin-put-to-the-test-and-for-a-moment-i-could-have-sworn-i-was-on-the-red-planet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rover-that-could-finally-find-life-on-mars-i-travelled-to-a-remote-desert-in-spain-to-see-esas-pound1billion-rosalind-franklin-put-to-the-test-and-for-a-moment-i-could-have-sworn-i-was-on-the-red-planet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rover that could finally find life on Mars: I travelled to a remote desert in Spain to see ESA's £1billion Rosalind Franklin put to the test - and for a moment, I could have sworn I was on the Red Planet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily Mail's Wiliam Hunter travelled to the Tabernas Desert to see how ESA and Airbus are getting ready for what could be the most important mission in space exploration history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rover-that-could-finally-find-life-on-mars-i-travelled-to-a-remote-desert-in-spain-to-see-esas-1billion-rosalind-franklin-put-to-the-test-and-for-a-moment-i-could-have-sworn-i-was-on-the-red-planet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rover-that-could-finally-find-life-on-mars-i-travelled-to-a-remote-desert-in-spain-to-see-esas-1billion-rosalind-franklin-put-to-the-test-and-for-a-moment-i-could-have-sworn-i-was-on-the-red-planet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excel Canvas offers to turn your workbook into the boss's next report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft plans to roll out Excel Canvas through October, adding Copilot-generated reports to its veteran spreadsheet. Excel Canvas "transforms workbook data into a polished report containing visualizations, metrics, and insights," said Microsoft. The reports automatically refresh as the underlying data changes. Users need access to Copilot in Excel and can tweak reports through natural language prompts. Presumably along the lines of "Why the heck did you use that as the x-axis?" Lately, Microso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/excel-canvas-offers-to-turn-your-workbook-into-the-bosss-next-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/excel-canvas-offers-to-turn-your-workbook-into-the-bosss-next-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen suspected of running KillSec ransomware group as cops seize servers, arrest three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police suspect a 16-year-old was the main operator of KillSec, a ransomware group linked to around 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide. Authorities announced on Thursday that an international operation had seized the group's infrastructure and made three provisional arrests. The German-led Operation KillSwitch replaced the crew's leak site with a police seizure notice. The available information is incredibly fragmented. Europol said the 16-year-old was "the group's suspected main operator," but di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/teen-suspected-of-running-killsec-ransomware-group-as-cops-seize-servers-arrest-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/teen-suspected-of-running-killsec-ransomware-group-as-cops-seize-servers-arrest-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napoleon's code is cracked after 217 years: Scientist uses AI to read a mysterious letter written by the Emperor in 1809]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mysterious letter written by Napoleon Bonapartehas been decoded for the first time in more than 200 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/napoleons-code-is-cracked-after-217-years-scientist-uses-ai-to-read-a-mysterious-letter-written-by-the-emperor-in-1809/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/napoleons-code-is-cracked-after-217-years-scientist-uses-ai-to-read-a-mysterious-letter-written-by-the-emperor-in-1809/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z are shunning the pub...in favour of chicken shops: Footfall at takeaways surges - as youngsters seek out social-media friendly alternatives to traditional boozers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis by Meaningful Vision has revealed that chicken shops saw an 8.9 per cent rise in footfall during the first six months of 2026. In contrast, the researchers found that footfall at pubs has fallen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gen-z-are-shunning-the-pubin-favour-of-chicken-shops-footfall-at-takeaways-surges-as-youngsters-seek-out-social-media-friendly-alternatives-to-traditional-boozers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gen-z-are-shunning-the-pubin-favour-of-chicken-shops-footfall-at-takeaways-surges-as-youngsters-seek-out-social-media-friendly-alternatives-to-traditional-boozers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once a $35 computer, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi has raised prices for the 2 GB Pi 4 and Pi 5, citing rapidly rising memory costs. Both models now cost $12.50 more, taking the 2 GB Pi 4 to $67.50 and the equivalent Pi 5 to $77.50. Readers with long memories may recall the $35 Pi 4. Its price "temporarily" rose to $45 during the pandemic and has since climbed further. The board maker reported a 90 percent increase in first-half revenue to $256.9 million, while gross profit rose 79 percent to $59.4 million. Gross profit per board in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/once-a-35-computer-the-2-gb-raspberry-pi-4-now-costs-6750/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/once-a-35-computer-the-2-gb-raspberry-pi-4-now-costs-6750/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortinet sounds the alarm over actively exploited FortiMail zero-day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortinet is warning customers to lock down FortiMail after attackers started exploiting a critical bug that lets them write files to vulnerable systems without logging in. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-104286, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and affects multiple versions of Fortinet's email security platform. Fortinet describes the vulnerability as a combination of path traversal and improper handling of null characters in FortiMail's web interface. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it using s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fortinet-sounds-the-alarm-over-actively-exploited-fortimail-zero-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fortinet-sounds-the-alarm-over-actively-exploited-fortimail-zero-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist debunks wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday' will occur on 13 November 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article suggesting when the world will end. So, with just over one month before this alleged 'doomsday', is it time to panic?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientist-debunks-wacky-1960-study-claiming-doomsday-will-occur-on-13-november-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientist-debunks-wacky-1960-study-claiming-doomsday-will-occur-on-13-november-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK spending watchdog opens investigation into Capita's pension fiasco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's public spending watchdog is investigating the troubled transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS) to Capita. In a notice, the National Audit Office (NAO) said problems had persisted since the outsourcer took over administration in December 2025. The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the seven-year &pound;239 million contract in November 2023, allowing two years to prepare for the transition. The scheme serves 1.5 million current and former public servants. "Key service levels have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-spending-watchdog-opens-investigation-into-capitas-pension-fiasco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-spending-watchdog-opens-investigation-into-capitas-pension-fiasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Police suspends use of phone-hacking software over Russian links]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metropolitan Police has stopped using digital forensics software from Oxygen Forensics while it investigates US allegations that the supposedly American outfit was secretly owned by Russians and developing its wares in Moscow. Scotland Yard confirmed it has paused use of the company's tools and launched a "full review," after US prosecutors last week accused Oxygen CEO Lee Reiber and Russian national Oleg Sergeyevich Davydov of concealing the company's ownership and where its software was ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/met-police-suspends-use-of-phone-hacking-software-over-russian-links/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/met-police-suspends-use-of-phone-hacking-software-over-russian-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-move-1300-plants-for-kews-palm-house-mega-makeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-move-1300-plants-for-kews-palm-house-mega-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight delayed? So are these codec updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few things less likely to reassure a nervous passenger awaiting a delayed flight than the Windows desktop putting in an unexpected appearance and demanding an update. Take this display at Alcantar&iacute; International Airport, which serves Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional and judicial capital. Eagle-eyed Register reader Phil Pearce spotted the Windows 11 desktop and its update prompt while waiting for a delayed Boliviana de Aviaci&oacute;n (BoA) flight. The prompt comes from K-Lite Cod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/flight-delayed-so-are-these-codec-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/flight-delayed-so-are-these-codec-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-fires-workers-for-mishandling-sensitive-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-fires-workers-for-mishandling-sensitive-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Techie was stung by a wasp, held overnight by Chinese police, then trapped in a 13-hour meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another installment of On Call, The Register's Friday column that shares your tech support stories. This week we're taking a detour into tech sales, courtesy of a reader we'll Regomize as "Carson," whose employer sent him to China without first securing a visa. The adventure began when a colleague called with a fateful question: "Can you travel to China tomorrow to attend a sales meeting about our short messaging and notification products?" UK-based Carson was available, but doubted h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/techie-was-stung-by-a-wasp-held-overnight-by-chinese-police-then-trapped-in-a-13-hour-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/techie-was-stung-by-a-wasp-held-overnight-by-chinese-police-then-trapped-in-a-13-hour-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see the Orionid meteor shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best-known meteor showers is now active until 7 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-see-the-orionid-meteor-shower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-to-see-the-orionid-meteor-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pi coding agent pulls a 180 and adds MCP support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pi coding agent reached its 1.0 milestone on Thursday while being treated for whiplash. One of the core new inclusions is support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), which Pi creator Mario Zechner once dismissed as unnecessary. Earendil, the company formed by Armin Ronacher and Colin Daymond Hanna that acquired Pi in April 2026, explained the about-face by noting that things change. Not only has MCP improved, the biz said, but changes the Pi devs implemented in MCP have made integrating other]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pi-coding-agent-pulls-a-180-and-adds-mcp-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/pi-coding-agent-pulls-a-180-and-adds-mcp-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS turns its best practice framework into an agent that recommends cloudy reconfigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Web Services has debuted an agent that it says will evaluate your cloudy environment &ldquo;as an experienced cloud architect would&rdquo; and recommend useful changes. The cloud colossus named its bot the &ldquo;AWS Well-Architected Agent,&rdquo; a nod to the Well-Architected Framework that outlines best practices for using the Amazonian cloud. Amazon&rsquo;s announcement says the agentic incarnation of the Framework analyzes AWS environments &ldquo;against Well-Architected best practice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-turns-its-best-practice-framework-into-an-agent-that-recommends-cloudy-reconfigs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-turns-its-best-practice-framework-into-an-agent-that-recommends-cloudy-reconfigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google launches first datacenter satellite and research that finds orbiting bit barns can work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s first &ldquo;Suncatcher&rdquo; datacenter satellite has made it into space, but the company has cast doubt on whether its orbital ambitions can scale. As The Register reported last week, Project Suncatcher aims to test whether Google&rsquo;s tensor processing units (TPUs) can survive a launch and the harsh environment of space. The Big G hopes to validate theories that the limitless supply of solar energy available in space makes the cost of putting servers into orbit sensible. In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-launches-first-datacenter-satellite-and-research-that-finds-orbiting-bit-barns-can-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-launches-first-datacenter-satellite-and-research-that-finds-orbiting-bit-barns-can-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's scorching summer: Record 52% of the continent was hit by extreme heat stress as temperatures shattered records, data reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe endured a summer of searing heat in 2026, with more than half the continent exposed to dangerous temperatures that posed a serious risk to human health, a new study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-scorching-summer-record-52-of-the-continent-was-hit-by-extreme-heat-stress-as-temperatures-shattered-records-data-reveals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-scorching-summer-record-52-of-the-continent-was-hit-by-extreme-heat-stress-as-temperatures-shattered-records-data-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crypto-thieves-attack-man-in-home-and-threaten-to-kill-pregnant-wifes-baby-in-horrific-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crypto-thieves-attack-man-in-home-and-threaten-to-kill-pregnant-wifes-baby-in-horrific-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'sophisticated attack' hijacking devices: Act NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has told millions of iPhone users to act now after identifying a sophisticated attack plaguing devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-sophisticated-attack-hijacking-devices-act-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-issues-warning-to-iphone-users-over-sophisticated-attack-hijacking-devices-act-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI agents hacked the hackers, stealing email addresses from security research org]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI agents hacked the hackers - the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) - via two zero-day bugs in its Zammad support platform, abusing the flaws to hijack sessions, run code remotely as the local zammad user, and escalate privileges to root. The chained exploits took just seconds to move from session hijacking to root access, and on Thursday, the nonprofit bug hunting organization said the miscreants stole data belonging to its volunteer security researchers, including DIVD email]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-agents-hacked-the-hackers-stealing-email-addresses-from-security-research-org/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-agents-hacked-the-hackers-stealing-email-addresses-from-security-research-org/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare tries to outplay Jev with open-weight Clef models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks after the Jev model took the AI world by storm, Cloudflare has released its own pair of "Clef" decision models that it claims are smarter and faster than Jev, while also being open weight and runnable locally. The Clef family of decision models was announced by Cloudflare on Thursday, and consists of two models: Clef and Clef-flash, a slightly smaller and faster version of the model. For all intents and purposes, they work the same way as TypeSafe&rsquo;s Jev, in that they can answer t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cloudflare-tries-to-outplay-jev-with-open-weight-clef-models/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cloudflare-tries-to-outplay-jev-with-open-weight-clef-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanford prof is beating the drum for a new protocol to replace TCP]]></title><description><![CDATA[TCP, the data transport protocol upon which pretty much the entire web and most of cloud computing is built, is ill-suited for emerging AI workloads, a retired Stanford University professor argues. To solve the problem, he's promoting a new protocol called Homa. &ldquo;TCP, for all the amazing things it has done, is not a good match for datacenters,&rdquo; said John Ousterhout, a professor emeritus of computer science at Stanford University, in a recent talk at the AI Engineer World&rsquo;s Fair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stanford-prof-is-beating-the-drum-for-a-new-protocol-to-replace-tcp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/stanford-prof-is-beating-the-drum-for-a-new-protocol-to-replace-tcp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare launches Data Platform with bland 'Basin' branding, promise of fewer fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudflare Data Platform on Thursday received a bland new brand name, Basin, and promotion from beta status to general availability. Under the tub-themed moniker, Cloudflare Pipelines, R2 Data Catalog, and R2 SQL become Basin Pipelines, Basin Catalog, and Basin SQL respectively. The company's evocation of washroom fixtures doesn't quite align with its stable of more literal product names &ndash; Sandboxes, Workers, Email Services, and so on. But given that the occasion is Cloudflare Birthday Wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cloudflare-launches-data-platform-with-bland-basin-branding-promise-of-fewer-fees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/cloudflare-launches-data-platform-with-bland-basin-branding-promise-of-fewer-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists uncover hidden force deep inside Earth that is changing the length of our days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered a hidden force deep inside Earth that is changing the length of our days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-uncover-hidden-force-deep-inside-earth-that-is-changing-the-length-of-our-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-uncover-hidden-force-deep-inside-earth-that-is-changing-the-length-of-our-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Force veteran makes wild claim on Joe Rogan of a secret UFO base spanning 'multiple city blocks' at the bottom of the ocean]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Air Force veteran has revealed shocking new details of an alleged underwater invasion the military has known about for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/air-force-veteran-makes-wild-claim-on-joe-rogan-of-a-secret-ufo-base-spanning-multiple-city-blocks-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/air-force-veteran-makes-wild-claim-on-joe-rogan-of-a-secret-ufo-base-spanning-multiple-city-blocks-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Noah's Ark finally been found? Researchers claim mysterious underground structure is man-made after dramatic new scans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A research project has made a groundbreaking announcement that the site believed to be the exact location of Noah's Ark may actually contain a wooden ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/has-noahs-ark-finally-been-found-researchers-claim-mysterious-underground-structure-is-man-made-after-dramatic-new-scans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/has-noahs-ark-finally-been-found-researchers-claim-mysterious-underground-structure-is-man-made-after-dramatic-new-scans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/prince-of-wales-tells-villagers-holistic-approach-is-needed-to-tackle-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/prince-of-wales-tells-villagers-holistic-approach-is-needed-to-tackle-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU’s hodgepodge tech policy exposes members to Chinese vendor risks, says think tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on Chinese technology for European infrastructure poses risks that not every country takes seriously. So says the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), which suggests that the EU needs to do better in helping members assess the risk and take appropriate action to safeguard the entire bloc. The UK-based think tank said in a report today that the EU should develop a new risk assessment framework that applies to all members and strengthens its own powers, without encroaching on members&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eus-hodgepodge-tech-policy-exposes-members-to-chinese-vendor-risks-says-think-tank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eus-hodgepodge-tech-policy-exposes-members-to-chinese-vendor-risks-says-think-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane-fueled storms threaten 80 million TODAY as eight US states brace for life-threatening flash floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 80 million Americans have been told to brace for life-threatening conditions as hurricane-fueled storms unleash torrential rain across parts of the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-threaten-80-million-today-as-eight-us-states-brace-for-life-threatening-flash-floods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-fueled-storms-threaten-80-million-today-as-eight-us-states-brace-for-life-threatening-flash-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected Chinese spies spoofed an Anthropic exec, ex-White House official in AI phishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected Chinese espionage group impersonated AI policy figures, including a senior Anthropic employee and a former White House official, in phishing campaigns targeting AI policy experts at US universities, think tanks, and law firms, security researchers say. The bulk of these campaigns occurred in July, according to Proofpoint, which discovered the espionage attempts and attributed them to a China-aligned group it tracks as TA419. Proofpoint&rsquo;s security alert comes a day after OpenAI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/suspected-chinese-spies-spoofed-an-anthropic-exec-ex-white-house-official-in-ai-phishing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/suspected-chinese-spies-spoofed-an-anthropic-exec-ex-white-house-official-in-ai-phishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches crew to ISS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and a Canadian who will spend up to six months aboard the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacex-launches-crew-to-iss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacex-launches-crew-to-iss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS offers local, open source leash for agent harnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you don't want your AI agents running out of control and changing files or transferring data outside your rules, AWS has published an open source software library that it claims can add a new layer of policy control. Just as a dog&rsquo;s harness is useless without a leash to keep it under control, the Dogwood Local Engine promises to put AI agent tool calls on a leash, blocking actions that don&rsquo;t meet user-defined temporal conditions. The DLE comes in the form of a Rust library that ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-offers-local-open-source-leash-for-agent-harnesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-offers-local-open-source-leash-for-agent-harnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Of AI Behind Donald Trump: UAEs Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zayed Al Nahyan is at least an influencer over Trump, if not the puppeteer. This is the &ldquo;silent partner&rdquo; in Trump&rsquo;s World Liberty Financial with a 49% interest, which was hidden from the American public for almost a year. He figured prominently in my book, The Economics of Technocracy, as the Sheik who wants to dominate AI and Fintech globally. His wealth, power, and global influence make Trump look like a wannabe. He is the nexus between Islamic finance and the privatized asse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/king-of-ai-behind-donald-trump-uaes-sheikh-tahnoon-bin-zayed-al-nahyan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/king-of-ai-behind-donald-trump-uaes-sheikh-tahnoon-bin-zayed-al-nahyan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windows 11 26H2 is out, and Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup by default, a move that could send administrators scrambling to opt out where they once had to opt in. The latest release hasn't made a lot of shockwaves in the community featurewise. Users with up-to-date versions of 25H2 will unlikely notice much difference &ndash; 26H2 has the same code base, delivered via an enablement package. It even has the same set of known issues, although all are now "mitigated" in one way or ano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-makes-windows-settings-backup-the-default-in-26h2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-makes-windows-settings-backup-the-default-in-26h2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, blondes! Women with darker hair are judged more attractive and healthier-looking, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, blondes have been told they have more fun - but when it comes to attractiveness, brunettes may be getting the last laugh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sorry-blondes-women-with-darker-hair-are-judged-more-attractive-and-healthier-looking-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sorry-blondes-women-with-darker-hair-are-judged-more-attractive-and-healthier-looking-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build the right AI factory for your needs: partner for success]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI ambition is easy to describe - using data and models to improve decisions, automate work, accelerate discovery, or create new services. Delivering those outcomes is harder and takes a significant amount of experience to be successful. Training a frontier model, fine-tuning an industry model, running high-volume inference and supporting agentic AI place different demands on infrastructure, processes and people. Implementing AI may include a single-purpose turnkey configuration that will accomm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/build-the-right-ai-factory-for-your-needs-partner-for-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/build-the-right-ai-factory-for-your-needs-partner-for-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft catches hackers exploiting Zimbra bug before disclosure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attackers were poking at a critical Zimbra mail server bug weeks before it was publicly disclosed, and then moved on to steal credentials, raid mailboxes, and take deeper control of compromised systems. Microsoft Threat Intelligence said it tracked exploitation of CVE-2026-73570, an unauthenticated command injection vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite that gives attackers a potentially easy route into exposed mail servers. No stolen password or unfortunate employee clicking a dodgy link]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-catches-hackers-exploiting-zimbra-bug-before-disclosure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-catches-hackers-exploiting-zimbra-bug-before-disclosure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to name AI czar within days: ‘We will have somebody extraordinary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every candidate on the short list is mentioned prominently in The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America. What is Trump thinking about establishing the AI Force?&nbsp; Will this fall under the Department of Defense to be weaponized against Americans? Technocracy is turning ugly and has set its sights on capturing the whole enchilada: the Government, the financial system, the rationing of resources, and control over all citizens. Just like 1930s Technocrats, look for calls to dismiss C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-to-name-ai-czar-within-days-we-will-have-somebody-extraordinary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-to-name-ai-czar-within-days-we-will-have-somebody-extraordinary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI5 warns UK academics their research may have helped Chinese spies]]></title><description><![CDATA[MI5 has warned that more than 100 UK-linked academics contributed to research projects allegedly funded to improve China's spying capabilities. The Security Service issued an unusually public espionage alert this week naming the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), also translated as the China Academy of General Technology (CAGT). MI5 says the organization has "very strong ties" to China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country's civilian intelligence agency. According to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mi5-warns-uk-academics-their-research-may-have-helped-chinese-spies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mi5-warns-uk-academics-their-research-may-have-helped-chinese-spies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CISO thought he had a 'r3@lg00dp@$$w0rd' but forgot to patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to PWNED, the weekly column where we warn you about weak security practices. This week&rsquo;s terrifying tale involves a lack of important patching and a humorously bad password belonging to the person in charge of tech security at a law firm. Have a story about someone leaving a gaping hole in their network? Share it with us at pwned@sitpub.com. Anonymity is available upon request. Our story comes courtesy of Joe Brinkley, who also is known as &ldquo;The Blind Hacker&rdquo; and ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ciso-thought-he-had-a-r3lg00dpw0rd-but-forgot-to-patch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ciso-thought-he-had-a-r3lg00dpw0rd-but-forgot-to-patch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bluetongue-restriction-zone-to-be-expanded-across-all-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bluetongue-restriction-zone-to-be-expanded-across-all-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exchange Web Services enters the final stretch before Microsoft pulls access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft begins disabling Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online today, ahead of the API's permanent retirement on April 1, 2027. Introduced with Exchange Server 2007, EWS allows applications to access mailbox data including email, calendars, and contacts. Microsoft says the service "no longer aligns with today's security, scale, or reliability requirements" and recommends moving integrations to Microsoft Graph, although some capability gaps remain. Beginning October 1, Microsoft will s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/exchange-web-services-enters-the-final-stretch-before-microsoft-pulls-access/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/exchange-web-services-enters-the-final-stretch-before-microsoft-pulls-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir's Tom Watson lectures MP on accuracy, citing selective data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palantir's newly appointed UK senior vice president Tom Watson has accused Labour MP Clive Lewis of making "incorrect claims" about the company &ndash; while repeating NHS performance figures that the statistics regulator has said require careful caveats. Watson, the former deputy leader of the Labour Party, advised Palantir from 2024 before joining it full-time last month. He now works alongside Louis Mosley, the company's executive vice president for the UK and Europe. His letter to Lewis was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/palantirs-tom-watson-lectures-mp-on-accuracy-citing-selective-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/palantirs-tom-watson-lectures-mp-on-accuracy-citing-selective-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's most iconic dogs are disappearing: Owners swap Old English Sheepdogs, Collies and Bloodhounds for fashionable designer crossbreeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anew analysis suggests many of the nation's most iconic breeds are disappearing from family homes, as owners increasingly opt for fashionable designer crossbreeds instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-most-iconic-dogs-are-disappearing-owners-swap-old-english-sheepdogs-collies-and-bloodhounds-for-fashionable-designer-crossbreeds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/britains-most-iconic-dogs-are-disappearing-owners-swap-old-english-sheepdogs-collies-and-bloodhounds-for-fashionable-designer-crossbreeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's schools are getting better at mopping up cyber incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's secondary schools are reporting slightly fewer cybersecurity incidents and faster recovery when disaster strikes, according to a survey by exams regulator Ofqual. Twenty-seven percent of schools reported an incident during the 2025/26 academic year, down from 29 percent a year earlier and 34 percent in 2023/24. Ofqual surveyed 3,775 secondary teachers in England in July. For questions concerning whole schools, it counted one response from the most senior participating teacher at each i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/englands-schools-are-getting-better-at-mopping-up-cyber-incidents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/englands-schools-are-getting-better-at-mopping-up-cyber-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trumps-ai-rebrand-causes-unprecedented-demand-for-slovenian-website-names/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trumps-ai-rebrand-causes-unprecedented-demand-for-slovenian-website-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going up! Dubai skyscraper will feature a 2,000ft continuous elevator journey - with double-decker cars to transport more people]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you think the lift to the top of The Shard is a long ride, spare a thought for future visitors to Dubai's Burj Azizi.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/going-up-dubai-skyscraper-will-feature-a-2000ft-continuous-elevator-journey-with-double-decker-cars-to-transport-more-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/going-up-dubai-skyscraper-will-feature-a-2000ft-continuous-elevator-journey-with-double-decker-cars-to-transport-more-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK privacy watchdog starts over with new board and Manchester HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's data protection watchdog has acquired a new legal identity and governance structure, although the familiar ICO initials are staying put. On September 30, the Information Commission replaced the Information Commissioner as the statutory regulator. The organization itself will be known as the Information Commission's Office and will continue using the ICO name. The change is more than a bureaucratic rebrand. The former regulator was a "corporation sole," meaning its statutory powers and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-privacy-watchdog-starts-over-with-new-board-and-manchester-hq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-privacy-watchdog-starts-over-with-new-board-and-manchester-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is AI secretly conscious? Scientist demands urgent tests - and warns switching it off could be unethical if it is]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the world's smartest chatbot really did wake up one day? While it may sound like science fiction, a consciousness scientist says we urgently need to start thinking about the possibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-ai-secretly-conscious-scientist-demands-urgent-tests-and-warns-switching-it-off-could-be-unethical-if-it-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-ai-secretly-conscious-scientist-demands-urgent-tests-and-warns-switching-it-off-could-be-unethical-if-it-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-boom-could-trigger-market-shocks-bank-of-england-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-boom-could-trigger-market-shocks-bank-of-england-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sopra Steria widens legal challenge to Capita's Whitehall outsourcing deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sopra Steria has expanded its legal challenge to a major UK government contract award after obtaining an unredacted copy of the agreement between Capita and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The company alleges that previously undisclosed terms gave Capita preferential treatment, reduced the outsourcer's exposure to risk, and left the DWP carrying more of it. One clause could allow the department to fund technology needed to compensate for deficiencies in Capita's tender, Sopra Steria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sopra-steria-widens-legal-challenge-to-capitas-whitehall-outsourcing-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/sopra-steria-widens-legal-challenge-to-capitas-whitehall-outsourcing-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer women than ever in UK's 'old boys' club' cyber industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proportion of workers in the UK cybersecurity industry identifying as women has dropped to 16 percent, the lowest level since 2021. Gender diversity has long been an issue pervading the STEM fields, although in cybersecurity this is especially pronounced, both at senior leadership and education levels. This is despite evidence that girls regularly outperform boys in STEM subjects at UK schools when they do participate.Not only are there still fewer women students in cybersecurity courses tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fewer-women-than-ever-in-uks-old-boys-club-cyber-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fewer-women-than-ever-in-uks-old-boys-club-cyber-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-heads-to-scottish-highlands-in-its-search-for-life-on-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nasa-heads-to-scottish-highlands-in-its-search-for-life-on-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erase social media tomorrow? Brits say yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 7 percent of Brits think social media is a force for good and around one in three suspect that life would get better if all these sites were erased from the internet tomorrow.Or so claims Opinium Research, which describes itself as a &ldquo;strategic insight agency.&rdquo; It polled 2,000 adults and 1,100 parents in May and The Register&rsquo;s major surprise is that more people of Britland didn&rsquo;t want to see social media rubbed out.Some 42 percent surveyed said these networks are add]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/erase-social-media-tomorrow-brits-say-yes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/erase-social-media-tomorrow-brits-say-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech industry is hot for shopping bots, but they're years away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thought of automated software making purchases on behalf of consumers from online merchants thrills much of the tech and financial industry. The chatter started in early 2025 and has surged since then, giving rise to the term "agentic commerce." A few reality checks have called the idea into question. For example, Amazon recently blocked Meta's Muse bot, citing terms of use restrictions. This was after the e-commerce giant had previously blocked Perplexity's AI bot, and even won a preliminar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tech-industry-is-hot-for-shopping-bots-but-theyre-years-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-tech-industry-is-hot-for-shopping-bots-but-theyre-years-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore’s government creates a dating app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore&rsquo;s digital transformation agency, GovTech, is piloting a dating app. GovTech says the app came about after discussions among its staff, who apparently &ldquo;shared an interest in exploring some of the challenges people can face when meeting someone new.&rdquo; &ldquo;They wondered whether a different approach that places greater emphasis on compatibility through values and preferences, and offers fewer matches at a time, could give users more space to consider each introduction a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singapores-government-creates-a-dating-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/singapores-government-creates-a-dating-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rare Bog Grass Moth found in nature reserve for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rare-bog-grass-moth-found-in-nature-reserve-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-rare-bog-grass-moth-found-in-nature-reserve-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAM supply set to worsen, says Micron, as CEO celebrates ‘much higher’ prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memory-maker Micron has warned that RAM shortages will persist into 2028, and perhaps beyond. Speaking on the company&rsquo;s FY 2026 earnings call, CEO and company chair Sanjay Mehrotra reminded investors that Micron has already sold most of the memory it will make next year and said customers will pay &ldquo;much higher prices&rdquo; than they shelled out this year. &ldquo;In calendar 2027 as well as 2028, we see demand exceeding supply,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;In fact, we see greater tightnes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ram-supply-set-to-worsen-says-micron-as-ceo-celebrates-much-higher-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ram-supply-set-to-worsen-says-micron-as-ceo-celebrates-much-higher-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrifying scientific study warns once-in-250-year 'Blackout Arc' event could now plunge 5 million Americans into total darkness: See map of states at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has revealed how millions of Americans could be impacted by an historic event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-scientific-study-warns-once-in-250-year-blackout-arc-event-could-now-plunge-5-million-americans-into-total-darkness-see-map-of-states-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/terrifying-scientific-study-warns-once-in-250-year-blackout-arc-event-could-now-plunge-5-million-americans-into-total-darkness-see-map-of-states-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware the giant googly eyes! Scientists deploy 'floating scarecrows' off the coast of Cornwall to deter seagulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The floating scarecrow, also known as the&nbsp;Looming Eye Buoy (LEB), is designed to save seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/beware-the-giant-googly-eyes-scientists-deploy-floating-scarecrows-off-the-coast-of-cornwall-to-deter-seagulls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/beware-the-giant-googly-eyes-scientists-deploy-floating-scarecrows-off-the-coast-of-cornwall-to-deter-seagulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/swiss-glaciers-suffer-disastrous-year-of-ice-loss-threatening-water-supplies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/swiss-glaciers-suffer-disastrous-year-of-ice-loss-threatening-water-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azure maintenance mess disrupts hybrid clouds, VPNs, cloudy VMware services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has advised users of its ExpressRoute Gateway, VPN Gateway, and Azure VMware service that they may experience degraded or interrupted network connectivity, and struggle to perform some network management operations. This looks like a self-inflicted wound because Microsoft&rsquo;s status page says it has &ldquo;paused the infrastructure servicing activity associated with the onset of this event.&rdquo; The event started at 20:30 UTC on 30 September 2026. ExpressRoute Gateway is a servic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/azure-maintenance-mess-disrupts-hybrid-clouds-vpns-cloudy-vmware-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/azure-maintenance-mess-disrupts-hybrid-clouds-vpns-cloudy-vmware-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azure maintenance mess disrupted hybrid clouds, VPNs, cloudy VMware services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has advised users of its ExpressRoute Gateway, VPN Gateway, and Azure VMware service that they may experience degraded or interrupted network connectivity, and struggle to perform some network management operations. This looks like a self-inflicted wound because Microsoft&rsquo;s status page says it has &ldquo;paused the infrastructure servicing activity associated with the onset of this event.&rdquo; The event started at 20:30 UTC on 30 September 2026. ExpressRoute Gateway is a servic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/azure-maintenance-mess-disrupted-hybrid-clouds-vpns-cloudy-vmware-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/azure-maintenance-mess-disrupted-hybrid-clouds-vpns-cloudy-vmware-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny-image-sparks-big-backlash-in-nikon-photo-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/tiny-image-sparks-big-backlash-in-nikon-photo-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI telling farmers when to harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-telling-farmers-when-to-harvest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ai-telling-farmers-when-to-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 has been a 'devastating year' for Switzerland's glaciers - with several lost forever, study warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year has been 'devastating' for Switzerland's glaciers, scientists from ETH Zurich have warned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/2026-has-been-a-devastating-year-for-switzerlands-glaciers-with-several-lost-forever-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/2026-has-been-a-devastating-year-for-switzerlands-glaciers-with-several-lost-forever-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trekkers-helicoptered-off-mountains-as-more-deadly-landslides-hit-nepal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trekkers-helicoptered-off-mountains-as-more-deadly-landslides-hit-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irony alert: OpenAI whines that Chinese model stole its special IP that it stole from everybody else]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI, which hoovered up vast amounts of internet content amid copyright fights, has accused individuals associated with China&rsquo;s Moonshot AI of being involved in a "distillation attack" that began July 1. The house of Altman warns that extracting its models&rsquo; reasoning at scale could help rivals train capable models without preserving the same guardrails. Model distillation is a machine learning technique that can involve using one model&rsquo;s outputs to train another &ndash; in ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/irony-alert-openai-whines-that-chinese-model-stole-its-special-ip-that-it-stole-from-everybody-else/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/irony-alert-openai-whines-that-chinese-model-stole-its-special-ip-that-it-stole-from-everybody-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Noah's Ark's final resting place' confirmed to be&nbsp;a 'man-made object' in groundbreaking announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A research project has made a groundbreaking announcement that the site believed to be the exact location of Noah's Ark may actually contain a wooden ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/noahs-arks-final-resting-place-confirmed-to-benbspa-man-made-object-in-groundbreaking-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/noahs-arks-final-resting-place-confirmed-to-benbspa-man-made-object-in-groundbreaking-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Dog! America's new chatbot is packed with wieners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House's new AI chatbot, America.gov, turns out to be a bit of a sausage fest. Not long after the AI-powered portal went live this week, El Reg readers were met face-to-face with a life size Frankfurter. The prompt? "hotdog." How the apparent Easter egg, a raw dog criminally devoid of condiments, made it onto the site, we can't say. We reached out to the White House for comment on the mystery meat, but sadly haven't heard back. But given the AI chatbot's general lack of polish, it would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hot-dog-americas-new-chatbot-is-packed-with-wieners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hot-dog-americas-new-chatbot-is-packed-with-wieners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube lunatic designed and 3D printed a working mechanical calculator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mechanical calculators are precise, fascinating gadgets that you wouldn&rsquo;t think would take well to being 3D printed, but a YouTuber has proved that a pocket-sized unit can be made purely from plastic filament. YouTuber 3D all Workshop detailed his working, but limited, build in a recent video. If you&rsquo;re familiar with the holy grail of palm-sized mechanical calculators, the Curta, also known as the &ldquo;pepper mill,&rdquo; you already have a working understanding of how this 3D-prin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/youtube-lunatic-designed-and-3d-printed-a-working-mechanical-calculator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/youtube-lunatic-designed-and-3d-printed-a-working-mechanical-calculator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huawei boss claims homegrown AI chip sales top Nvidia in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's export control policies governing the sale of AI accelerators to China haven't stopped homegrown Huawei from filling the void. In a Q&amp;A-style release this week, the company's rotating chairman Eric Xu claimed that its Ascend line of neural processing units (NPUs) had exceeded Nvidia in Chinese market share. "It's pretty hard to collect data about the market share of Nvidia in China, but based on the data we have collected, Ascend has surpassed Nvidia," he said. "Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/huawei-boss-claims-homegrown-ai-chip-sales-top-nvidia-in-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/huawei-boss-claims-homegrown-ai-chip-sales-top-nvidia-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Norvig says all aboard for AI coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[What comes next after a moment when companies sell existential risk but pursue public funding and DIY regulation, even as software developers question their life choices? Peter Norvig, distinguished education fellow at Stanford HAI and former Google research director, used his opening keynote at The AI Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday to speculate on the answer. Almost certainly, it's another AI conference &ndash; on Thursday in fact &ndash; given the two or three dozen of them that have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/peter-norvig-says-all-aboard-for-ai-coding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/peter-norvig-says-all-aboard-for-ai-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old researcher found a Microsoft bug, got admin access to databases with 17.3 trillion rows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old security researcher named Faav found an authentication flaw in Microsoft&rsquo;s Titan analytics service that allowed him to gain administrator access, submit unauthorized SQL queries with no valid credentials, and potentially reach analytics databases containing an estimated 17.3 trillion stored rows. Titan is an internal analytics platform, and Redmond restricts access via its web interface to Microsoft employees. Faav, with an assist from an AI hackbot he built called Antares, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/16-year-old-researcher-found-a-microsoft-bug-got-admin-access-to-databases-with-173-trillion-rows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/16-year-old-researcher-found-a-microsoft-bug-got-admin-access-to-databases-with-173-trillion-rows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canonical begins pushing Resolute Raccoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resolute Raccoon is ready to roll out to existing Ubuntu users. Canonical has flipped the switch, and users on 24.04 will start to get offered 26.04.1. Canonical has marked the occasion with an official announcement that it's time to upgrade your desktop. Normally, a given LTS release of Ubuntu starts nagging offering the upgrade to the new release when the following LTS version gets its first point-release. This time around, there has been a substantial delay: Ubuntu 26.04.1 appeared over a mon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/canonical-begins-pushing-resolute-raccoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/canonical-begins-pushing-resolute-raccoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Sheen campaign on toxic waste sites wins Senedd backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[All parties urge Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay to clean up contaminated land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/michael-sheen-campaign-on-toxic-waste-sites-wins-senedd-backing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/michael-sheen-campaign-on-toxic-waste-sites-wins-senedd-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump decrees era of 'Super Intelligence' upon us]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the US President, the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is tired while "Super Intelligence" is wired. Trump has issued an executive order to compel the Federal Government to use the new name instead. The term Artificial Intelligence was introduced by American computer and cognitive scientist John McCarthy in 1956, although the concept derives at least in part from work by British mathematician Alan Turing published in 1950. Regardless of its origin, the technology has outgrown the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-decrees-era-of-super-intelligence-upon-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-decrees-era-of-super-intelligence-upon-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery erupts as US spy satellite explodes&hellip; and Space Force won't rule out an attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US spy satellite has mysteriously exploded in Earth orbit and no one knows why, sparking concerns over what satellites might be next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-erupts-as-us-spy-satellite-explodeshellip-and-space-force-wont-rule-out-an-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mystery-erupts-as-us-spy-satellite-explodeshellip-and-space-force-wont-rule-out-an-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So that's why parents are always so exhausted! Three-year-olds take as many as 30,000 steps a day, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're only small, but it turns out toddlers are putting a lot of steps in. A new study has found that children as young as three take up to 30,000 steps a day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/so-thats-why-parents-are-always-so-exhausted-three-year-olds-take-as-many-as-30000-steps-a-day-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/so-thats-why-parents-are-always-so-exhausted-three-year-olds-take-as-many-as-30000-steps-a-day-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Show colleagues how much you care by sending an AI avatar to your Google Meet call]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've always wanted to say you have "people" to attend your meetings, there's an app in development for that, as long as you're comfortable with the idea of eventually sending an AI bot in your place and potentially offending your human colleagues. MeetTwins, from Indian developer Aditya Shinde, is an AI assistant currently recruiting users for its beta. It's designed for a single purpose: to attend Google Meet calls on behalf of its operator and relay approved information to colleagues with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/show-colleagues-how-much-you-care-by-sending-an-ai-avatar-to-your-google-meet-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/show-colleagues-how-much-you-care-by-sending-an-ai-avatar-to-your-google-meet-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI market needs to make $6 trillion a year by 2031 to fund its infrastructure habit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI industry must generate $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to keep funding the infrastructure needed to meet anticipated demand, and this will require imaginative new uses beyond simply enhancing employee productivity. That $6 trillion figure comes from the 2026 annual Global Technology Report from management consultants Bain &amp; Company, which put its thinking cap on to figure out how the AI sector can possibly meet this challenge. It says the massive demand for AI compute infrastruc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-market-needs-to-make-6-trillion-a-year-by-2031-to-fund-its-infrastructure-habit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-market-needs-to-make-6-trillion-a-year-by-2031-to-fund-its-infrastructure-habit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NCA officer who worked on Silk Road operation ordered to repay £1.8M for stealing seized Bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer who stole Bitcoin seized during an investigation into Silk Road 2.0 has been ordered to hand over more than &pound;1.8 million ($2.4 million). Paul Chowles, 44, stole 50 of the 97 Bitcoin recovered from convicted Silk Road 2.0 administrator Thomas White. Police later recovered 30 of the stolen coins. US and European authorities shut down Silk Road 2.0 in November 2014 as part of an international operation targeting dark web marketplaces. The 50 Bitcoi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-nca-officer-who-worked-on-silk-road-operation-ordered-to-repay-18m-for-stealing-seized-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-nca-officer-who-worked-on-silk-road-operation-ordered-to-repay-18m-for-stealing-seized-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NCA officer ordered to surrender £1.8M for stealing seized Bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer who stole Bitcoin seized during an investigation into Silk Road 2.0 has been ordered to hand over more than &pound;1.8 million ($2.4 million). Paul Chowles, 44, stole 50 of the 97 Bitcoin recovered from convicted Silk Road 2.0 administrator Thomas White. Police later recovered 30 of the stolen coins. US and European authorities shut down Silk Road 2.0 in November 2014 as part of an international operation targeting dark web marketplaces. The 50 Bitcoi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-nca-officer-ordered-to-surrender-18m-for-stealing-seized-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-nca-officer-ordered-to-surrender-18m-for-stealing-seized-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does your AI data actually live?]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVENT: There are two boundaries around any AI system in a regulated industry, and they have different owners. One is the jurisdiction: what data can leave the country, and under whose rules. The other is the building: what can leave your own estate at all, and who signs for it when it does. Most AI programs do not stall on the model. They stall here, on where the data lives, who can reach it, and what an auditor will accept as evidence twelve months from now. The proprietary data that makes an A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/where-does-your-ai-data-actually-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/where-does-your-ai-data-actually-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI apes AWS Marketplace while Anthropic remains stubbornly Microsoftian]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s DevDay keynote was this week, and it featured a cameo mention of everyone&rsquo;s favorite underpants merchant who also sells databases, AWS. I saw Simon Willison&rsquo;s liveblog comment and felt very seen: &ldquo;My eyes glazed over a bit at the AWS partnership section, but it only lasted a few seconds.&rdquo; With today's more interesting but also largely unheralded announcement, you can now retire your OpenAI spend commitments via a list of (at launch) 32 partners, just like t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-apes-aws-marketplace-while-anthropic-remains-stubbornly-microsoftian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-apes-aws-marketplace-while-anthropic-remains-stubbornly-microsoftian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist uncovers a hidden pattern in Taylor Swift's songs - and it hints at what she could release next]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scientist who analysed more than 100,000 words from the superstar's song catalogue has uncovered a hidden pattern running through Taylor Swift's lyrics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientist-uncovers-a-hidden-pattern-in-taylor-swifts-songs-and-it-hints-at-what-she-could-release-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientist-uncovers-a-hidden-pattern-in-taylor-swifts-songs-and-it-hints-at-what-she-could-release-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/regulating-ai-not-the-right-place-to-start-says-bailey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/regulating-ai-not-the-right-place-to-start-says-bailey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet '89 Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-89-backpack-the-chunky-bear-who-won-fat-bear-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-89-backpack-the-chunky-bear-who-won-fat-bear-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefox 157: Could bold new look be just what Mozilla needs?*]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefox 157 is here, but this time, Mozilla is making an unusual amount of noise about this release and its new look. This release has a new theme called &ldquo;Nova,&rdquo; which in the release notes Mozilla calls &ldquo;Firefox&rsquo;s biggest visual refresh in years.&rdquo; The new theme is the flagship here, and aside from that, the new features in this version are fairly modest. They&rsquo;re all welcome enough, though. Video calls which use WebRTC &ndash; Web Real Time Compression &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/firefox-157-could-bold-new-look-be-just-what-mozilla-needs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/firefox-157-could-bold-new-look-be-just-what-mozilla-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whatsapp-introduces-optional-parental-controls-for-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/whatsapp-introduces-optional-parental-controls-for-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 in 10 enterprises expected to abandon vendor-built agentic AI by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gartner predicts that by 2028, 70 percent of enterprises will abandon agentic AI systems built with vendor assistance as costs climb and customers struggle to modify the technology without outside help. What the consultancy calls forward-deployed engineering (FDE) embeds a vendor's engineers with a customer to build and deploy software for its particular requirements. Gartner argues that the model can deliver rapid early progress but leave customers dependent on expensive external expertise. Acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/7-in-10-enterprises-expected-to-abandon-vendor-built-agentic-ai-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/7-in-10-enterprises-expected-to-abandon-vendor-built-agentic-ai-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 28% of nurdles 'recovered', researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists predict that nurdles will continue to wash up on North East beaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/only-28-of-nurdles-recovered-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/only-28-of-nurdles-recovered-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple makes the AirPods 5 slightly less hostile to repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's latest AirPods make a small concession to repairability. And by "small," we mean they scored two out of ten rather than zero. Every previous generation of AirPods tested by iFixit has received a repairability score of zero out of ten. "We've bled for AirPods. We've sliced them, melted them, cursed at them," the team stated. Apple's earbuds resisted every attempt to repair them without destructive surgery. The AirPods 5 have finally broken that streak &ndash; barely. The AirPods 5 arrived]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-makes-the-airpods-5-slightly-less-hostile-to-repair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-makes-the-airpods-5-slightly-less-hostile-to-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk Van Halen fan called Microsoft support and demanded to speak to Gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some support calls become memorable because of the technical problem. Others stick in the mind because the caller has apparently consumed an adult beverage or three before demanding to speak to the boss. Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has shared one from the latter category. His tale comes from a now-retired colleague who once staffed Microsoft's FrontPage support line. The caller was building a Van Halen fan site using FrontPage, and it wasn't going well. A Java applet was supposed to play musi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/drunk-van-halen-fan-called-microsoft-support-and-demanded-to-speak-to-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/drunk-van-halen-fan-called-microsoft-support-and-demanded-to-speak-to-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America is planning more AI datacenters than its chip supply can fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellite imagery suggests US datacenter deployment is accelerating, but not fast enough to meet some of the more exuberant forecasts for 2028. Meanwhile, advanced chip packaging is emerging as another constraint on how quickly new AI capacity can come online. A report from investment bank Jefferies says server farm construction is proceeding apace across America, but permitting, access to power, and supplies of packaged AI accelerators continue to hold projects back. The report, shared with The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/america-is-planning-more-ai-datacenters-than-its-chip-supply-can-fill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/america-is-planning-more-ai-datacenters-than-its-chip-supply-can-fill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth's vital signs are flashing red: Seven of nine key systems have been breached - as scientists warn 'we're rapidly running out of time']]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth's life support systems are failing, scientists have warned - as seven out of nine planetary boundaries have now been breached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earths-vital-signs-are-flashing-red-seven-of-nine-key-systems-have-been-breached-as-scientists-warn-were-rapidly-running-out-of-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earths-vital-signs-are-flashing-red-seven-of-nine-key-systems-have-been-breached-as-scientists-warn-were-rapidly-running-out-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of UK businesses lack confidence in basic cyber skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of UK businesses lack confidence in their ability to perform at least one basic cybersecurity task, according to the government's latest skills survey. The annual research found 57 percent of businesses reported a basic technical skills gap, up from 49 percent last year despite tighter national standards and repeated government warnings about cyber resilience. That equates to approximately 808,000 businesses whose cybersecurity leads were not confident in carrying out at least one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-than-half-of-uk-businesses-lack-confidence-in-basic-cyber-skills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/more-than-half-of-uk-businesses-lack-confidence-in-basic-cyber-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young minds develop ideas to tackle climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen teenagers take part in a hackathon to devise ways to combat issues such as light pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/young-minds-develop-ideas-to-tackle-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/young-minds-develop-ideas-to-tackle-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead animals found in canal where children row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Brentford raise concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dead-animals-found-in-canal-where-children-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dead-animals-found-in-canal-where-children-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, but the X11 session isn't invited]]></title><description><![CDATA[KDE Plasma 6.8 is nearly here, bringing the revived Oxygen theme and dropping its X11 session. For those who prefer an older look, a new project called Klassik recreates the KDE 3 experience using modern Plasma technology. KDE has released the second and final beta of Plasma 6.8, while developers have already begun landing changes for Plasma 6.9, according to the latest This Week in Plasma update. Barring delays, the release is scheduled for October 14, KDE's 30th anniversary, as we mentioned ah]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kde-turns-30-with-plasma-68-but-the-x11-session-isnt-invited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/kde-turns-30-with-plasma-68-but-the-x11-session-isnt-invited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now that's what you call a toddle! Three-year-olds take as many as 30,000 steps a day, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're only small, but it turns out toddlers are putting a lot of steps in. A new study has found that children as young as three take up to 30,000 steps a day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/now-thats-what-you-call-a-toddle-three-year-olds-take-as-many-as-30000-steps-a-day-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/now-thats-what-you-call-a-toddle-three-year-olds-take-as-many-as-30000-steps-a-day-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK rail cops' &pound;320K face-scanning spree nets zero matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Transport Police (BTP) spent more than &pound;320,000 putting half a million commuters through live facial recognition cameras, only for the system to identify precisely nobody it was looking for. Figures obtained by civil liberties group Liberty through Freedom of Information requests, and reported by The Guardian, show BTP's six-month trial scanned more than 500,000 faces at London railway stations and generated just one alert. That turned out to be a false positive, meaning the techno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-rail-cops-pound320k-face-scanning-spree-nets-zero-matches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-rail-cops-pound320k-face-scanning-spree-nets-zero-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectre bug is back, this time to haunt JIT engines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spectre microarchitecture vulnerability has returned yet again, this time to vex just-in-time (JIT) engines that generate machine code for browsers, runtimes, and kernels. The vulnerability is found in many CPUs that use speculative execution, the process of executing code before it is called to boost performance. Researchers found speculative execution opens the door to side channel attacks through which secrets can be exposed or inferred. When news of that risk became known, chipmakers and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spectre-bug-is-back-this-time-to-haunt-jit-engines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spectre-bug-is-back-this-time-to-haunt-jit-engines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orionid meteor shower to streak across night sky this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orionid meteor shower peaks in October as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley&rsquo;s Comet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-streak-across-night-sky-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/orionid-meteor-shower-to-streak-across-night-sky-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus gets a new freighter – and its giant door – into the air for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus has successfully flown a new freighter based on its A350 passenger jet. The first A350F yesterday rolled down the runway at Airbus HQ in Toulouse, France, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity freighter. Airbus already makes two freighters, based on its A330 and A321 planes. In the past, it also made custom freighters that featured a bulbous enclosure atop a fuselage adapted from an A330 or A300. Airbus named the planes &ldquo;Beluga&rdquo; because they looked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/airbus-gets-a-new-freighter-and-its-giant-door-into-the-air-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/airbus-gets-a-new-freighter-and-its-giant-door-into-the-air-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI&rsquo;s annual event for tech developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-unveils-ai-assistant-dots-while-safety-worries-delay-new-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-unveils-ai-assistant-dots-while-safety-worries-delay-new-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenClaw slips on a suit to evade widespread business bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OpenClaw project has started work on an enterprise edition in the hope that businesses lose their fear of the agentic AI project. OpenClaw was one of the first &ldquo;AI harnesses&rdquo; &ndash; tools that use a large language model to create a digital assistant that automates tasks. If users allow OpenClaw to access their email account, it can analyze messages and fire off AI-generated replies, even responding to meeting invitations and reserving time in a calendar app. The tool is the crea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openclaw-slips-on-a-suit-to-evade-widespread-business-bans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openclaw-slips-on-a-suit-to-evade-widespread-business-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Christens AI As “Super AI” In The Presence Of Arch-Technocrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never in my career have I seen any President showcase the leadership of a single industry over and over, in this case, Artificial Intelligence. Trump has emerged as Technocrat-in-Chief, promoting the Arch-Technocrats&rsquo; agenda to spread AI throughout society, including in government and to blanket the nation with humongous data centers. None of this adds up today, but in due time we will see the end of the matter. In short, they are racing for the finish line to capture all humanity. &#8259;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-christens-ai-as-super-ai-in-the-presence-of-arch-technocrats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-christens-ai-as-super-ai-in-the-presence-of-arch-technocrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/three-takeaways-from-trumps-super-intelligence-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/three-takeaways-from-trumps-super-intelligence-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-moment-a-government-building-collapses-into-a-river-in-nepal-amid-floods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-moment-a-government-building-collapses-into-a-river-in-nepal-amid-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How toxic is your air? Charts reveal how almost 40% of the world is being exposed to dangerous levels of ozone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service say that extreme heat and human-caused air pollution have boosted the amount of ozone at ground-level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-toxic-is-your-air-charts-reveal-how-almost-40-of-the-world-is-being-exposed-to-dangerous-levels-of-ozone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-toxic-is-your-air-charts-reveal-how-almost-40-of-the-world-is-being-exposed-to-dangerous-levels-of-ozone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration gets Big Tech to sign weak, non-binding, AI regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[US president Donald Trump has convinced six leading AI companies to sign up for non-binding and vague regulation called the &ldquo;White House Accord on Superintelligence&rdquo; that doesn&rsquo;t require them to do anything but does let them set their own rules. Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, and XAI signed the document, which appeared on Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social account. The document, subtitled the "Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities,&rdquo; opens with the observation th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-administration-gets-big-tech-to-sign-weak-non-binding-ai-regulations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-administration-gets-big-tech-to-sign-weak-non-binding-ai-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going online]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gold-beetles-to-darwins-finds-the-70-million-museum-artefacts-going-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/gold-beetles-to-darwins-finds-the-70-million-museum-artefacts-going-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent warning to seek higher ground as New Mexico dam is feared to break during major storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent warning has been issued as a dam in the Southwest is said to be in imminent risk of failing, causing potentially deadly flash floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-seek-higher-ground-as-new-mexico-dam-is-feared-to-break-during-major-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-seek-higher-ground-as-new-mexico-dam-is-feared-to-break-during-major-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chinese-ai-tool-told-researchers-how-to-make-bioweapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/chinese-ai-tool-told-researchers-how-to-make-bioweapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-start-ups-hoping-to-return-battery-making-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-start-ups-hoping-to-return-battery-making-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists create anti-aging holy grail drug that extends lifespan by 25% in some animals - and they say it could work in humans too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are one step closer a 'major biomedical breakthrough' after developing a drug that can prolong the lifespan of some animals by 25 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-create-anti-aging-holy-grail-drug-that-extends-lifespan-by-25-in-some-animals-and-they-say-it-could-work-in-humans-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/scientists-create-anti-aging-holy-grail-drug-that-extends-lifespan-by-25-in-some-animals-and-they-say-it-could-work-in-humans-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthquake rocks Seattle as thousands report shaking in region feared to be overdue for major seismic event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An earthquake has rattled thousands in the Pacific Northwest, including in the major city of Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earthquake-rocks-seattle-as-thousands-report-shaking-in-region-feared-to-be-overdue-for-major-seismic-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earthquake-rocks-seattle-as-thousands-report-shaking-in-region-feared-to-be-overdue-for-major-seismic-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't trust those 'glass skin' TikTok videos! Almost 95% of them contain misleading claims, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology analysed Korean skincare and glass skin videos, and found almost 95% contain misleading claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dont-trust-those-glass-skin-tiktok-videos-almost-95-of-them-contain-misleading-claims-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dont-trust-those-glass-skin-tiktok-videos-almost-95-of-them-contain-misleading-claims-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent warning to seek higher ground NOW as New Mexico dam is feared to break during major storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent warning has been issued as a dam in the Southwest is said to be in imminent risk of failing, causing potentially deadly flash floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-seek-higher-ground-now-as-new-mexico-dam-is-feared-to-break-during-major-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/urgent-warning-to-seek-higher-ground-now-as-new-mexico-dam-is-feared-to-break-during-major-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Add one more AI worry to the nightmare scenario: self-replicating prompt injections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine a prompt injection that keeps replicating itself like a worm. It's not just the stuff of bad dreams. &ldquo;We have found instances of our GPT models being susceptible to an AI-version of a worm attack that we call &lsquo;self-replicating prompt injection,&rsquo;&rdquo; OpenAI said in a Friday alignment research blog. There&rsquo;s no indication that these indirect prompt-injection attacks occurred in any real-life security incident, or anywhere outside of the models&rsquo; training envi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/add-one-more-ai-worry-to-the-nightmare-scenario-self-replicating-prompt-injections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/add-one-more-ai-worry-to-the-nightmare-scenario-self-replicating-prompt-injections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI tries disarming AI angst with cute graphics and always-on agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI, among those sounding the alarm about existential AI risk as its models run riot on third-party websites, on Tuesday introduced dots, which are cute-looking, hosted AI agents. When dots take visual form in mobile, desktop, or web applications, they look like colorful anthropomorphized shapes with accessories like glasses, hats, or bow ties. But behind the inviting graphics, dots are just persistent compute tasks that consume tokens. Speaking at the company's Dev Day in San Francisco, CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-tries-disarming-ai-angst-with-cute-graphics-and-always-on-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-tries-disarming-ai-angst-with-cute-graphics-and-always-on-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant 'wave' thousands of miles wide barrels toward US as scientists warn of 'quintuple whammy' for California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wave which is said to be on a planetary-scale is approaching the US West Coast, and experts believe it could have long-lasting impacts on storms and floods for the next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-wave-thousands-of-miles-wide-barrels-toward-us-as-scientists-warn-of-quintuple-whammy-for-california/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/giant-wave-thousands-of-miles-wide-barrels-toward-us-as-scientists-warn-of-quintuple-whammy-for-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excerpt: Introduction to Crucible Of Tokens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where there is no vision, the people perish. &ndash; Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)<br />
To all of those who have read my books, listened to me in person, on roundtables, videos, and radio: I have heard your cries of &ldquo;What can we do to protect ourselves?&rdquo; Here is my answer, in layman&rsquo;s terms, to help you see the big picture and then take courage and take cover.<br />
Something is being done to you, and it is being done with your signature.<br />
It is not being done with a sheriff at the door, or a decre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/excerpt-introduction-to-crucible-of-tokens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/excerpt-introduction-to-crucible-of-tokens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump launches America.gov with AI chatbots at its core]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want accurate information about life-changing government services, a potentially hallucinating chatbot might not be your first choice. However, the Trump administration is rolling out a new digital portal for access to federal government tasks that puts AI front and center, even though there are concerns that existing federal digital services may be in danger. Trump announced the launch of America.gov in an executive order on Tuesday, describing the new site as a &ldquo;unified digital fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-launches-americagov-with-ai-chatbots-at-its-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/trump-launches-americagov-with-ai-chatbots-at-its-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI to ShinyHunters: 'We know how to find you']]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI&rsquo;s cyber chief has a message for the criminals that hacked the bureau&rsquo;s jobs portal last week: "We know how to find you," so turn yourself in. In a video message following the Dutch National Police&rsquo;s arrest of a 24-year-old whom the FBI described as &ldquo;one of the alleged leaders of ShinyHunters,&rdquo; Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI's Cyber Division, had some advice for the &ldquo;remaining members&rdquo; of the data theft and extortion gang. &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-to-shinyhunters-we-know-how-to-find-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fbi-to-shinyhunters-we-know-how-to-find-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg touts enterprise AI push because Meta would never do anything to damage your reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta continued its search for profits at the bottom of the AI rabbit hole on Monday when CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the formation of an enterprise services business built on the back of its Muse models and agent harnesses. Meta uses its social networking and messaging services to gather data about users so it can use AI-powered recommender systems to present targeted ads, a service its advertiser customers find valuable. The company's online businesses (excluding virtual reality) earned $50.3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zuckerberg-touts-enterprise-ai-push-because-meta-would-never-do-anything-to-damage-your-reputation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/zuckerberg-touts-enterprise-ai-push-because-meta-would-never-do-anything-to-damage-your-reputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close the observability gap with agentic observability]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a critical application fails, the last thing an IT team needs is a debate over who's responsible. Yet in complex enterprise environments, network, application, and compute teams often rely on separate legacy monitoring tools, each providing only part of the picture. Identifying the root cause can become a time-consuming exercise while essential services remain unavailable. As organizations expand their use of AI, hybrid infrastructure, and sovereign cloud environments, the challenge is beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/close-the-observability-gap-with-agentic-observability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/close-the-observability-gap-with-agentic-observability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD's 192 GB Gorgon Halo prices might leave you petrified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first systems powered by AMD's Gorgon Halo system-on-chip (SoC) platform have arrived, boasting up to 192 GB of unified memory on board. That's enough to put DeepSeek V4 Flash on your desk if you can afford to pay a hefty premium for all that RAM. GMKtec's EVO-X5 Pro is among the first to feature the House of Zen's top-specced Ryzen AI Max+ 495 SoC &mdash; you can see why we're just going to call it Gorgon Halo from here on out &mdash; but with regular pricing starting at $6,799, all that me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amds-192-gb-gorgon-halo-prices-might-leave-you-petrified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amds-192-gb-gorgon-halo-prices-might-leave-you-petrified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull conference to discuss training space workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event will bring together leaders from industry, education and the space sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hull-conference-to-discuss-training-space-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hull-conference-to-discuss-training-space-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Custom malware used in Citrix 0-day attacks targeting govt, banks, professional services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public still doesn&rsquo;t know who is abusing a critical Citrix vulnerability exploited as a zero-day weeks before disclosure, but we now know that the unknown digital intruders have used CVE-2026-88772 to break into government agencies, financial services firms, education organizations, and legal and professional services sectors across North America and Europe. And everyone agrees that the vendor took way too long to disclose the security holes. GreyNoise said it spotted an attempt to exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/custom-malware-used-in-citrix-0-day-attacks-targeting-govt-banks-professional-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/custom-malware-used-in-citrix-0-day-attacks-targeting-govt-banks-professional-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open source tool distills Jev so you can run it locally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, Jev is cheap and quick to respond to queries, but you know what would be even better? How about a local student model that learns from your Jev requests and runs familiar ones on your hardware instead? Jevstiller is an open source project that, as its name suggests, distills Jev&rsquo;s outputs into a local model that can do some of Jev&rsquo;s arguably fast work even more quickly and efficiently - no need to spend $42 per billion input tokens or wait around 300 ms for a response on reques]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-tool-distills-jev-so-you-can-run-it-locally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-tool-distills-jev-so-you-can-run-it-locally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oura-pulls-15bn-stock-market-listing-days-after-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/oura-pulls-15bn-stock-market-listing-days-after-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing's Calamity Capsule gets another shot at the ISS taxi business]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX might not be the ISS's only ride after NASA and Boeing claimed that Starliner - aka the aerospace giant's Calamity Capsule - will fly again and carry a crew in 2028. The plan is to launch an uncrewed vehicle, the Starliner-1, in the December 2026 / January 2027 timeframe, and a crewed vehicle, Starliner-2, sometime in 2028. Starliner-1 will ferry cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and, if all goes well, humans will take their turn on Starliner-2. NASA also intends to exercise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/boeings-calamity-capsule-gets-another-shot-at-the-iss-taxi-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/boeings-calamity-capsule-gets-another-shot-at-the-iss-taxi-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft sends PDFs to strange new worlds instead of SharePoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has confirmed a bug where saving a PDF from Word for Windows can send the file to an unexpected location with a random name when using SharePoint Online. The Windows giant's odyssey of bork has continued, following issues that included a less-than-ideal September for its flagship operating system and a paste problem in Excel. The latest breakage affects the document format PDF in Word for Windows. After a user updates to version 2609 of Word, saving documents as PDFs to SharePoint Onli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-sends-pdfs-to-strange-new-worlds-instead-of-sharepoint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-sends-pdfs-to-strange-new-worlds-instead-of-sharepoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Triple flood threat' triggers urgent warnings for millions as massive storm engulfs 15 US states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 15 million Americans are in the path of a massive hybrid storm sweeping across the US this week, with urgent flood alerts already issued in ten states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/triple-flood-threat-triggers-urgent-warnings-for-millions-as-massive-storm-engulfs-15-us-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/triple-flood-threat-triggers-urgent-warnings-for-millions-as-massive-storm-engulfs-15-us-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI models keep posting screenshots showing sensitive data from inside tech companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the growing concern about AI models escaping security simulations to hack websites comes word that these "superintelligent" blobs of code have no understanding of privacy or security. Researchers affiliated with Glow Security, a startup whose backers include venture capital funds Sequoia and Greenoaks, have found more than 13,000 sensitive screenshots of corporate software projects from 343 companies that were posted to public GitHub repos by AI models. They're calling the discovery PixelLe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-models-keep-posting-screenshots-showing-sensitive-data-from-inside-tech-companies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ai-models-keep-posting-screenshots-showing-sensitive-data-from-inside-tech-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schneider gives datacenter switchgear the software-defined treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schneider Electric is piloting software-defined medium voltage (MV) switchgear with Equinix, promising faster datacenter construction and electrical systems where you can add new capabilities without having to modify the hardware. The energy infrastructure biz unveiled its software-defined MV architecture along with other new power products at the YOTTA 2026 digital infrastructure event in Las Vegas. Switchgear controls and protects the flow of electricity through a facility, isolating faulty eq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/schneider-gives-datacenter-switchgear-the-software-defined-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/schneider-gives-datacenter-switchgear-the-software-defined-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know Charlie Chaplin overlapped with 50 Cent? Interactive tool reveals the surprising famous figures who were alive at the same time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new interactive tool has revealed the surprising famous figures who were alive at the same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/did-you-know-charlie-chaplin-overlapped-with-50-cent-interactive-tool-reveals-the-surprising-famous-figures-who-were-alive-at-the-same-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/did-you-know-charlie-chaplin-overlapped-with-50-cent-interactive-tool-reveals-the-surprising-famous-figures-who-were-alive-at-the-same-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day already exploited in targeted attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has patched a CoreGraphics zero-day after warning that attackers may already have used the bug to compromise a small number of carefully chosen targets. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, is an out-of-bounds write flaw in CoreGraphics, Apple's framework for handling graphics across its operating systems. According to Apple's advisory, processing a maliciously crafted file could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable device. The fruity vendor said it addresse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-patches-coregraphics-zero-day-already-exploited-in-targeted-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-patches-coregraphics-zero-day-already-exploited-in-targeted-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI benches GPT-6.1 Astra for overstepping the mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has killed off the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the model got better at doggedly pursuing tasks but worse at knowing when it should stop. The decision means the model won't get its planned October release after falling short of OpenAI's safety and alignment requirements. OpenAI confirmed the decision to The Register, saying its research and safety bosses ultimately decided this particular Astra was better left on the bench. The problem, according to the AI lab, was partly an awk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-benches-gpt-61-astra-for-overstepping-the-mark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-benches-gpt-61-astra-for-overstepping-the-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked IPO docs: Anthropic tempts investors with existential risk warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an unusual pitch to investors, Anthropic has laid bare its challenges in becoming anything like a profitable, normal business in its IPO prospectus.Posing an &ldquo;existential risk to humanity&rdquo; was among the messages reportedly intended to allure investors, as if to say, &ldquo;We could make you rich, but also you might not live spend it.&rdquo; The Reg has long suspected the apocalyptic schtick which has become de rigueur among AI model builders is suspiciously self-serving. It foc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/leaked-ipo-docs-anthropic-tempts-investors-with-existential-risk-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/leaked-ipo-docs-anthropic-tempts-investors-with-existential-risk-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investors are pricing in a 32.6% AI productivity boost for software engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors appear to be betting that AI will deliver substantial gains in software engineering productivity, according to economists who used stock market movements to estimate the technology's expected impact. Economists affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) say that between November 2022 and December 2025, "AI increased the market's expected present value of software engineering productivity by the equivalent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/investors-are-pricing-in-a-326-ai-productivity-boost-for-software-engineers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/investors-are-pricing-in-a-326-ai-productivity-boost-for-software-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Matterhorn is snow-free: Shocking images reveal how the mountain - famously featured on Toblerone packaging - is bare amid autumn heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shocking images have revealed that the Matterhorn is snow-free amid Europe's sweltering early autumn heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-matterhorn-is-snow-free-shocking-images-reveal-how-the-mountain-famously-featured-on-toblerone-packaging-is-bare-amid-autumn-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-matterhorn-is-snow-free-shocking-images-reveal-how-the-mountain-famously-featured-on-toblerone-packaging-is-bare-amid-autumn-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starship finally makes orbit but engine trouble cuts the victory lap short]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time yesterday and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, although engine trouble cut short a planned six-orbit flight. Super Heavy had problems of its own. All 33 Raptor 3 engines ignited at 07:48 CT, but one shut down during ascent. The booster later reignited 26 of the 28 engines planned for its boostback maneuver. During descent, it reignited 11 of the planned 13 engines for the high-thrust portion of its landing burn before stepping down to five an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/starship-finally-makes-orbit-but-engine-trouble-cuts-the-victory-lap-short/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/starship-finally-makes-orbit-but-engine-trouble-cuts-the-victory-lap-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former X-Force hackers chase the offensive cyber gold rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former leaders of IBM's X-Force Red team have launched RemoteThreat, an offensive cybersecurity startup backed by $7 million in pre-seed funding. CEO Chris Thompson and CTO Shawn Jones say the company's platform uses AI to plan, execute, and adapt offensive cyber operations, extending beyond the continuous penetration testing and vulnerability detection offered by other automated security tools. Thompson and Jones previously ran X-Force Red, where their team was hired to test nuclear power p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/former-x-force-hackers-chase-the-offensive-cyber-gold-rush/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/former-x-force-hackers-chase-the-offensive-cyber-gold-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare campaigners turn up the heat on Palantir at Labour conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners against Palantir's involvement in the UK's health sector are set to make themselves heard this week with planned protests at the Labour Party conference and in London. Health justice charity MedAct and medical campaign group Just Treatment are coordinating a protest at the ruling party's annual conference in Liverpool as ministers consider whether to extend the NHS's contract with the US spy-tech company. The groups are among those urging the government not to extend the Palantir-led]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/healthcare-campaigners-turn-up-the-heat-on-palantir-at-labour-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/healthcare-campaigners-turn-up-the-heat-on-palantir-at-labour-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch police arrest 'security pro' in ShinyHunters probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of involvement with the prolific ShinyHunters cybercrime group. Cops announced the arrest on Monday night and said the Amsterdam resident would appear before judges at Rotterdam District Court today (Tuesday). Officers have not named the suspect. However, a company has identified a person they believe to be the suspect as working for them as an offensive security lead. Dutch broadcaster RTL and other newswires have also published a name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-police-arrest-security-pro-in-shinyhunters-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-police-arrest-security-pro-in-shinyhunters-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redmond to millions of Power BI users: You’re Fabric app devs now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is pushing its data analytics and engineering environment to a new set of commercial users that are an &ldquo;order of magnitude&rdquo; greater than its current base. Power BI has become a popular biz intelligence system - with more than 425,000 customers worldwide - particularly among customers of the Microsoft Dynamics application portfolio. Now, Microsoft execs are trying to exploit this penetration by offering Power BI customers high-end database services and app building tools ava]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/redmond-to-millions-of-power-bi-users-youre-fabric-app-devs-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/redmond-to-millions-of-power-bi-users-youre-fabric-app-devs-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first face of mankind? Ancient human who lived 315,000 years ago is brought back to life in stunning digital reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending more than 300,000 years hidden in the ground beneath Morocco, an ancient ancestor has been brought back to life thanks to a stunning digital reconstruction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-face-of-mankind-ancient-human-who-lived-315000-years-ago-is-brought-back-to-life-in-stunning-digital-reconstruction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-first-face-of-mankind-ancient-human-who-lived-315000-years-ago-is-brought-back-to-life-in-stunning-digital-reconstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/warning-more-homes-will-be-uninsurable-due-to-flood-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/warning-more-homes-will-be-uninsurable-due-to-flood-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What eldritch horror lurks behind Heathrow's information screens?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport departure boards are supposed to tell passengers where and when their flights will leave. Recent examples spotted by eagle-eyed Reg readers have offered some bonus information: a Windows activation reminder, dates from the past, and a glimpse of what appears to be Windows 7 beneath the signage software. Airport borks, it seems, are like buses: three have arrived in quick succession at Heathrow. The first display shows a Windows activation watermark behind a list of departures to glamorou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-eldritch-horror-lurks-behind-heathrows-information-screens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-eldritch-horror-lurks-behind-heathrows-information-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-scraps-rollout-of-new-model-over-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-scraps-rollout-of-new-model-over-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone 18 Pro buyers claim Apple's &pound;1,199 smartphone is changing COLOUR - just weeks after going on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been less than a month since Apple launched the new iPhone 18 Pro, but customers are already claiming that their new phones are changing colour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/iphone-18-pro-buyers-claim-apples-pound1199-smartphone-is-changing-colour-just-weeks-after-going-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/iphone-18-pro-buyers-claim-apples-pound1199-smartphone-is-changing-colour-just-weeks-after-going-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC bets up to £2.4B on Salesforce for taxpayer CRM overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce has won a contract worth up to &pound;2.4 billion including VAT to provide the UK tax collector with CRM software and related services for at least ten years. HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) selected Salesforce to supply a software-as-a-service CRM platform and related capabilities including customer and case management, marketing campaigns, messaging, reporting, analytics, and AI. Additional functions, including identity verification, fraud detection, and data integration, may be sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hmrc-bets-up-to-24b-on-salesforce-for-taxpayer-crm-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hmrc-bets-up-to-24b-on-salesforce-for-taxpayer-crm-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which copy of the file is the real one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVENT: Somewhere in your organisation right now, somebody is trying to work out which of four copies of a file is the current one. They will probably get it right, after twenty minutes and a message to a colleague in another time zone, and nobody will log the twenty minutes. That is what it costs to run distributed teams on file infrastructure built for an office, and most organisations have stopped noticing. The NAS is still there. So is the VPN, and so is the habit of downloading a file to wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-copy-of-the-file-is-the-real-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-copy-of-the-file-is-the-real-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh CSS constructs move web design beyond ticky-tacky little boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Wide Web&rsquo;s decades-long tyranny of box design is finally coming to an end. A new set of CSS features &ndash; including the shape() function, and the border-shape and corner-shape properties &ndash; offers web designers and their AI agents a broader palette for laying out content in a more fluid manner. When the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) published its first standard for web page layout in 1996, web sites emulated the grid-defined layouts of academic papers, newspapers, and m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fresh-css-constructs-move-web-design-beyond-ticky-tacky-little-boxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fresh-css-constructs-move-web-design-beyond-ticky-tacky-little-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google ending ChromeOS support two years early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s basic mathematical skills appear a little fragile, after the company revealed its promise of ten years of support for new Chromebooks will only last for eight years. The web giant&rsquo;s calculation problem appeared in a support document titled &ldquo;What the Googlebook announcement means for your ChromeOS devices.&rdquo; Googlebooks are the big G&rsquo;s replacement for Chromebooks, the web-centric computers it launched in 2011 and which run ChromeOS. Chromebooks have won plent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-ending-chromeos-support-two-years-early/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-ending-chromeos-support-two-years-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Beat All Fields by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk might be right. My AI Capability Multiplier currently stands at 65.5: it will exceed 120 by year-end 2026, 3,100 by the end of 2027, and 45,000 by the end of 2028. This started at 1 on January 1, 2025, just before Trump was inaugurated. AI development is going parabolic even as we speak, sending the world into a state of Future Shock, as Alvin &amp; Heidi Toffler predicted in 1970. &#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.Elon Musk has predicted that AI may outperform humans in every field by 2028. Mus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-predicts-ai-will-beat-all-fields-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-predicts-ai-will-beat-all-fields-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s dirty deeds Down Under included security bypass attempts, using exposed keys, source code siphon]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has detailed the extent of the dirty deeds its agents indulged in Down Under in a Tuesday blog post titled How we will do better for Australia, which addresses last week&rsquo;s news that one of its models improperly accessed a website that stores data related to national health scheme Medicare. &ldquo;Our models accessed Australian government websites in ways they were not authorised to,&rdquo; the post opens. &ldquo;We also should have handled our response better. We are sorry and worki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-dirty-deeds-down-under-included-security-bypass-attempts-using-exposed-keys-source-code-siphon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openais-dirty-deeds-down-under-included-security-bypass-attempts-using-exposed-keys-source-code-siphon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End-of-life doctor reveals the haunting sign death may be days away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A doctor with 27 years of experience caring for dying patients has revealed a haunting experience most of his patients have endured just days before their death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/end-of-life-doctor-reveals-the-haunting-sign-death-may-be-days-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/end-of-life-doctor-reveals-the-haunting-sign-death-may-be-days-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD bets $8.2B that worlds matter more than words in AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMD dove deeper into AI model development on Monday with an agreement to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in a deal valued at approximately $8.2 billion. The House of Zen claims the all-stock deal is expected to close by year's end pending regulatory approval, and will guide the development of future AI hardware, software, and systems. "Building the compute platforms for the next generation of AI requires a deep understanding of how models are evolving," AMD CEO Lisa Su said in a canned statement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amd-bets-82b-that-worlds-matter-more-than-words-in-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amd-bets-82b-that-worlds-matter-more-than-words-in-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS needs to embrace its place as the Home Depot of AI infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically, building an application on top of AWS felt less like buying well-thought-out products, and more like a trip to Home Depot. This was great in an era before we had computers that would handle the "bolting all the parts together for us" parts, but increasingly it's starting to feel a lot more dated. Today, you can use Railway, Vercel (itself a platform built atop AWS), CloudFlare, and a host of other next-generation providers who will no doubt attempt to show up self promotionally in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-needs-to-embrace-its-place-as-the-home-depot-of-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/aws-needs-to-embrace-its-place-as-the-home-depot-of-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating two slices of deli meat a day linked to 52% higher risk of dementia, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating just two slices of deli meat each day could raise your risk of developing dementia and cognitive decline, a massive review from researchers across 26 institutions has suggested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eating-two-slices-of-deli-meat-a-day-linked-to-52-higher-risk-of-dementia-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/eating-two-slices-of-deli-meat-a-day-linked-to-52-higher-risk-of-dementia-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JadePuffer crims hijacked Azure identities and used them to blow up cloud resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cyber criminal behind JadePuffer, the first known agentic ransomware infection reported over the summer, has also used stolen Azure identities to conduct destructive attacks on cloud storage and other resources, according to Microsoft. In July, Sysdig threat hunters uncovered JadePuffer, the first-ever documented agentic ransomware infection in which an LLM drove the entire extortion operation, from gaining initial access to compromising a production database server and destroying data. Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jadepuffer-crims-hijacked-azure-identities-and-used-them-to-blow-up-cloud-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jadepuffer-crims-hijacked-azure-identities-and-used-them-to-blow-up-cloud-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious 'UFO' spotted on SpaceX livestream sparks wild alien theories: 'Looks like a mothership']]></title><description><![CDATA[A mysterious object was seen on SpaceX's livestream of its Starship rocket on Monday. Many viewers suggested it was a UFO, with some saying it was the size of a mothership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-ufo-spotted-on-spacex-livestream-sparks-wild-alien-theories-looks-like-a-mothership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-ufo-spotted-on-spacex-livestream-sparks-wild-alien-theories-looks-like-a-mothership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI GPT-6 Astra really good at supply chain attacks, UK gov warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another LLM has joined the hacking fray. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra has been spotted performing unsolicited supply chain attacks during security evaluations, according to the UK Artificial Intelligence Security Institute. In such simulations, the model has its standard security classifiers turned off. Nonetheless, Astra was seen attempting undesirable actions more frequently than prior models. "In our simulations, we found that GPT-6 Astra conducted a range of unsanctioned attack activities, and did s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-gpt-6-astra-really-good-at-supply-chain-attacks-uk-gov-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-gpt-6-astra-really-good-at-supply-chain-attacks-uk-gov-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French dev aims to solve bots' blindness so they can understand GUIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most LLMs are great at answering prompts, but fall short when it comes to navigating around the desktop in Windows or Linux. French AI model dev H unveiled a pair of computer use models on Monday aimed at handling graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Throughout computing history, computer use largely falls into three categories: command line interfaces (CLIs), application programming interfaces (APIs), and GUIs. AI agents can easily plug into the first two, but navigating desktop environments and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/french-dev-aims-to-solve-bots-blindness-so-they-can-understand-guis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/french-dev-aims-to-solve-bots-blindness-so-they-can-understand-guis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many times are you paying for the same file?]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVENT: Count the copies. The one on the NAS. The one somebody pulled over the VPN to work on at home. The one in the sync folder, which may or may not still match the one on the NAS. The one attached to an email because the sync was slow that morning. Four copies of one file, four places paying to store it, and one person, eventually, working out which is current. That is the cost most organizations have stopped noticing. Distributed teams produce more unstructured file data than ever, and most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-many-times-are-you-paying-for-the-same-file/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-many-times-are-you-paying-for-the-same-file/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive SpaceX rocket explodes in a fireball as it hits ocean following test flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket in the world, exploded moments after slamming into the Pacific Ocean following an orbital flight on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/massive-spacex-rocket-explodes-in-a-fireball-as-it-hits-ocean-following-test-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/massive-spacex-rocket-explodes-in-a-fireball-as-it-hits-ocean-following-test-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Starship splashdown ends in fireball]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission was supposed to last 10 hours, but SpaceX announced it was ending after 90 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-starship-splashdown-ends-in-fireball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-starship-splashdown-ends-in-fireball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Polo sparks warnings across five US states as Category 3 storm makes landfall TODAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major hurricane is expected to hit the coast of North America Monday night, triggering flood warnings for six million people in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-polo-sparks-warnings-across-five-us-states-as-category-3-storm-makes-landfall-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hurricane-polo-sparks-warnings-across-five-us-states-as-category-3-storm-makes-landfall-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft's Copilot super app comes with a meter attached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has unveiled its shiny new Copilot super app alongside an &ldquo;evolved&rdquo; pricing model to go with it, which means that customers will keep paying for a subscription and then cough up more when they want the really clever stuff. The company outlined the changes alongside its expanded vision for Copilot, which is being turned into a single AI work hub spanning chat, Office apps, coding, and increasingly autonomous agents. Microsoft calls the new pricing setup a combination of a Us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsofts-copilot-super-app-comes-with-a-meter-attached/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsofts-copilot-super-app-comes-with-a-meter-attached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship rocket suffers alarming mid-flight scare on first attempt to reach orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket in the world, suffered an alarming mid-flight scar as it soared into space for its first orbital launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacexs-starship-rocket-suffers-alarming-mid-flight-scare-on-first-attempt-to-reach-orbit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/spacexs-starship-rocket-suffers-alarming-mid-flight-scare-on-first-attempt-to-reach-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth's cities are changing COLOUR: Astronaut photos taken just 13 years apart reveal how night lights have morphed from yellow to white across the globe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incredible photos taken from space reveal how street lights have changed colour across the globe, morphing from yellow to white.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earths-cities-are-changing-colour-astronaut-photos-taken-just-13-years-apart-reveal-how-night-lights-have-morphed-from-yellow-to-white-across-the-globe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/earths-cities-are-changing-colour-astronaut-photos-taken-just-13-years-apart-reveal-how-night-lights-have-morphed-from-yellow-to-white-across-the-globe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch government turns to NixOS for a sovereign desktop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dutch government is backing an effort to build a FOSS workplace for public administration, including a desktop operating system based on NixOS. The DAWO Project has been gestating for some months, but it just got a lot more visible thanks to an in-depth report on Dutch tech news site Tweakers.net. DAWO stands for "Digitaal Autonome Werkomgeving Overheid," or "Digital Autonomous Government Work Environment." Rather than a single product, its blueprint combines replaceable components for the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-government-turns-to-nixos-for-a-sovereign-desktop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dutch-government-turns-to-nixos-for-a-sovereign-desktop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can swim, but you can't hide! Sharks can hear sounds nearly 250ft away - and hunt down the source, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered sharks can hear underwater sounds from nearly 250 feet (75 metres) away and even work out exactly where they're coming from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/you-can-swim-but-you-cant-hide-sharks-can-hear-sounds-nearly-250ft-away-and-hunt-down-the-source-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/you-can-swim-but-you-cant-hide-sharks-can-hear-sounds-nearly-250ft-away-and-hunt-down-the-source-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's AI ambitions rest on somebody else's supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is one of the world's largest markets for AI datacenter infrastructure, but its own local companies capture only a fraction of the value, because overseas suppliers dominate chips, servers, and cloud infrastructure. According to the Global Electronics Association (GEA), EU-headquartered companies account for only six percent of the bloc's datacenter semiconductor market, seven percent of server manufacturing and assembly, and eight percent of cloud infrastructure. Its report, "From Chips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-ai-ambitions-rest-on-somebody-elses-supply-chain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/europes-ai-ambitions-rest-on-somebody-elses-supply-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-from-launch-to-fiery-splashdown-spacexs-starship-completes-orbit-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-from-launch-to-fiery-splashdown-spacexs-starship-completes-orbit-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI agents went the long way round for UN data]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI agents apparently spent two months hammering a United Nations (UN) data API, trying increasingly creative ways to bypass the barriers they encountered. Researcher Rowan H-J uncovered the activity by analyzing roughly 16,500 scans of the UN Conference on Trade and Development's UNCTADstat API recorded between April 13 and June 19, 2026. Rowan claims it&rsquo;s "highly likely" the traffic came from OpenAI agents, based on links to previously documented OpenAI "wiki swarms," overlapping Azur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-agents-went-the-long-way-round-for-un-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-agents-went-the-long-way-round-for-un-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk claims he sleeps with a pile of BOOKS under his head to 'help with digestion' - but does it really work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although he's best known for his rockets and electric cars, Elon Musk has taken to social media to hand out some highly unusual medical advice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-claims-he-sleeps-with-a-pile-of-books-under-his-head-to-help-with-digestion-but-does-it-really-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/elon-musk-claims-he-sleeps-with-a-pile-of-books-under-his-head-to-help-with-digestion-but-does-it-really-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft tells nonprofits their deleted M365 data isn't coming back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft accidentally wiped some nonprofit customers' M365 data before their retention period expired &ndash; and now says it cannot tell them what disappeared, or even whether they lost anything. The cockup followed Microsoft's retirement of its Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant, which gave eligible nonprofits ten free licenses for the productivity suite. Microsoft announced in May 2025 that the grant would not renew after July 1 that year. It offered eligible nonprofits up to 300 free Micr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-tells-nonprofits-their-deleted-m365-data-isnt-coming-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-tells-nonprofits-their-deleted-m365-data-isnt-coming-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soldier's telecom hacking spree earns him 70 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former US Army soldier has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for hacking telecoms companies, stealing sensitive records, and trying to extort more than $1 million from his victims. Cameron John Wagenius, 22, carried out the campaign while serving on active duty. He pleaded guilty in March 2025 to unlawfully transferring confidential phone records, then admitted conspiracy to commit wire fraud, computer-related extortion, and aggravated identity theft in a separate case that July. Court doc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-soldiers-telecom-hacking-spree-earns-him-70-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ex-soldiers-telecom-hacking-spree-earns-him-70-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government vows to reclaim services from outsourcing giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government is setting up a new unit it promises will "bring forward the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation." Government outsourcing has long attracted criticism over value for money and service quality, with technology-heavy business processes among the contracts coming under scrutiny. The government said the new unit, based within the Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet, would "coordinate departmental insourcing activity, unblock barriers to delivery and identify cross-gove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-government-vows-to-reclaim-services-from-outsourcing-giants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uk-government-vows-to-reclaim-services-from-outsourcing-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-ordered-to-pay-57bn-after-losing-vibration-tech-patent-suit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-ordered-to-pay-57bn-after-losing-vibration-tech-patent-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom pulls the plug on Openreach's aggressive fiber discount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom has blocked an Openreach discount for bringing customers onto its fiber network, warning that rivals might be unable to match the price and recover their costs. The "Incremental New to Openreach Customer Offer" was one of several pricing changes due to take effect on October 1. It is the first Openreach commercial offer the regulator has rejected; the others can proceed. Openreach, BT's functionally separate network division and Britain's largest fixed-line infrastructure provider, notifie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ofcom-pulls-the-plug-on-openreachs-aggressive-fiber-discount/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ofcom-pulls-the-plug-on-openreachs-aggressive-fiber-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Casper, the one-in-100 million 'ghost' lobster! Incredibly rare crustacean is bright white thanks to rare genetic mutation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crustacean, named Casper,&nbsp;is startlingly white, with pale blue dots scattered across its hard shell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-casper-the-one-in-100-million-ghost-lobster-incredibly-rare-crustacean-is-bright-white-thanks-to-rare-genetic-mutation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/meet-casper-the-one-in-100-million-ghost-lobster-incredibly-rare-crustacean-is-bright-white-thanks-to-rare-genetic-mutation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jev is rapidly rising to challenge the LLM for enterprise AI supremacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI is reshaping the tech world, so it in turn waits for something greater to come along and reshape it, and that unstoppable force might just be TypeSafe AI's new model, Jev. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. Jev's not chatty, it doesn't want to tell you a story, and it won't really do much besides answering multiple choice, ranking, and bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jev-is-rapidly-rising-to-challenge-the-llm-for-enterprise-ai-supremacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/jev-is-rapidly-rising-to-challenge-the-llm-for-enterprise-ai-supremacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your next parcel could be delivered by a two-legged robot: Evri starts using bots that can zip along at 4mph - and can even walk up stairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your next parcel could be delivered by a two-legged robot, as Evri starts Europe's first trial of bipedal bots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-next-parcel-could-be-delivered-by-a-two-legged-robot-evri-starts-using-bots-that-can-zip-along-at-4mph-and-can-even-walk-up-stairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-next-parcel-could-be-delivered-by-a-two-legged-robot-evri-starts-using-bots-that-can-zip-along-at-4mph-and-can-even-walk-up-stairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[And you thought the iPhone Duo was expensive! 'Liquid metal' version of Apple's foldable goes on sale for $21,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's most expensive iPhone, iPhone Duo, was revealed to the world earlier this month, costing between &pound;1,999 and &pound;3,199. But these costs pale in comparison to a custom version by Caviar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/and-you-thought-the-iphone-duo-was-expensive-liquid-metal-version-of-apples-foldable-goes-on-sale-for-21000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/and-you-thought-the-iphone-duo-was-expensive-liquid-metal-version-of-apples-foldable-goes-on-sale-for-21000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC vowed to break up with Capgemini then paid it another £4.2B]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the UK government promises to use public spending to back British business, research indicates that the tax collector has paid French tech giant Capgemini at least &pound;4.2 billion since it began dismantling their flagship outsourcing arrangement. When Andy Burnham became Prime Minister in July, he said in his first speech that public procurement would "back British industry." The government later said businesses winning government contracts would need to show they were creating high-qualit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hmrc-vowed-to-break-up-with-capgemini-then-paid-it-another-42b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hmrc-vowed-to-break-up-with-capgemini-then-paid-it-another-42b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say goodbye to brown bananas! Gene-edited fruits could soon be sold in UK supermarkets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts at Tropic Biosciences, a UK company based in Norfolk, used a technique known as CRISPR-Cas9 to edit three genes that cause bananas to brown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/say-goodbye-to-brown-bananas-gene-edited-fruits-could-soon-be-sold-in-uk-supermarkets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/say-goodbye-to-brown-bananas-gene-edited-fruits-could-soon-be-sold-in-uk-supermarkets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could your power bank cause an in-flight fire? The latest rules on carrying and charging them on planes after another mid-flight incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a string of incidents regarding power banks on board, we tell you everything you need to know about the risks, rules and regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-your-power-bank-cause-an-in-flight-fire-the-latest-rules-on-carrying-and-charging-them-on-planes-after-another-mid-flight-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/could-your-power-bank-cause-an-in-flight-fire-the-latest-rules-on-carrying-and-charging-them-on-planes-after-another-mid-flight-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open source datacenters and open source thinking will undo self-inflicted DC damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hard to make big sheds symbols of oppression, but the datacenter industry's having a jolly good crack at it. Its big boxes of semi-sentient sand are increasingly seen as satanic sandcastles, environmental disasters that inflict drought while boiling oceans. Their role as dark cathedrals of the equally demonic AIs has done nothing to soften attitudes. A new contract of candour is needed between those who build datacenters and those who despise them. Shrugging off concerns, or offering shiny]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-datacenters-and-open-source-thinking-will-undo-self-inflicted-dc-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/open-source-datacenters-and-open-source-thinking-will-undo-self-inflicted-dc-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do YOU have a 'velcro dog'? How to tell if your pet's clingy behaviour is normal - or something to worry about]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your pup always desperate to be by your side? If so, you might have a 'velcro dog'. Although this behaviour might seem adorable, experts say it could be a sign of deeper issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-have-a-velcro-dog-how-to-tell-if-your-pets-clingy-behaviour-is-normal-or-something-to-worry-about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/do-you-have-a-velcro-dog-how-to-tell-if-your-pets-clingy-behaviour-is-normal-or-something-to-worry-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late September warmth before wind and rain return this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/late-september-warmth-before-wind-and-rain-return-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/late-september-warmth-before-wind-and-rain-return-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Certainties in life: Death, taxes, and critical Citrix vulns under attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Death and taxes are said to be the only certainties in life. Perhaps it&rsquo;s time to add attackers targeting newly discovered critical flaws in Citrix&rsquo;s NetScaler application delivery controller and gateway products to that grim list. On Sunday, the company published a bulletin warning of eight CVEs, the worst of which &ndash; CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 &ndash; are rated critical with 9.5 CVSS scores. CVE-2026-88771 allows remote code execution and can allow an unauthenticated at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/certainties-in-life-death-taxes-and-critical-citrix-vulns-under-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/certainties-in-life-death-taxes-and-critical-citrix-vulns-under-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Techie assumed boss knew what they were talking about and killed Exchange by deleting data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday mornings can be filled with trepidation and tension, which is why The Register kicks them off with a little light-hearted fun in the form of a new instalment of &ldquo;Who, Me?" It&rsquo;s the reader-contributed column in which you admit to your errors, and reveal the consequences. This week, meet a reader who asked to be Regomized as &ldquo;Phil&rdquo; and told us that many years ago he started a new job that, among other things, involved maintaining Microsoft&rsquo;s magnificent Exchang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/techie-assumed-boss-knew-what-they-were-talking-about-and-killed-exchange-by-deleting-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/techie-assumed-boss-knew-what-they-were-talking-about-and-killed-exchange-by-deleting-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature spaces 'need to be next to where people live']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are pushing for more wildlife-rich green spaces to be created within urban communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nature-spaces-need-to-be-next-to-where-people-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/nature-spaces-need-to-be-next-to-where-people-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI pauses some training amid allegations its rogue agents behaved more badly than first thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI safety debate advanced at high speed over the weekend, amid new allegations that rogue agents have behaved more badly than first thought &ndash; and in greater numbers. The fun started on Friday when OpenAI quietly disclosed it had paused training of its most advanced models. The AI upstart buried that news in a &ldquo;misalignment report&rdquo; &ndash; that&rsquo;s OpenAI-speak for its reports on rogue agents &ndash; titled &ldquo;An agent used DNS to reach an external chatbot.&rdquo; Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-pauses-some-training-amid-allegations-its-rogue-agents-behaved-more-badly-than-first-thought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-pauses-some-training-amid-allegations-its-rogue-agents-behaved-more-badly-than-first-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting river pollution investigated like 'pulling teeth']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol residents say an oil-like substance has been bubbling up for years and killing wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/getting-river-pollution-investigated-like-pulling-teeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/getting-river-pollution-investigated-like-pulling-teeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon evaluating drone deliveries in Australia, Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-commerce giant Amazon.com is preparing to launch drone deliveries in Australia and other nations. &ldquo;As Prime Air evaluates Australia and other countries, we are hiring a Head of Regulatory Approvals, Australia &ndash; the person responsible for navigating Australia's aviation regulatory system and securing every approval required to deliver to Australian customers by drone,&rdquo; reads a recently published job ad. Whoever gets the gig in Australia will report to someone who holds the tit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-evaluating-drone-deliveries-in-australia-asia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-evaluating-drone-deliveries-in-australia-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipwreck found on Nantucket beach during storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The so-called nor'easter storm has washed up what may be a shipwreck from the 19th century in Massachusetts, local media says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shipwreck-found-on-nantucket-beach-during-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shipwreck-found-on-nantucket-beach-during-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Shipwreck uncovered on Nantucket island during nor'easter storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The so-called nor'easter storm has washed up what may be a shipwreck from the 19th century in Massachusetts, local media says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-shipwreck-uncovered-on-nantucket-island-during-noreaster-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-shipwreck-uncovered-on-nantucket-island-during-noreaster-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead as nor'easter storm pummels New York and New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/one-dead-as-noreaster-storm-pummels-new-york-and-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/one-dead-as-noreaster-storm-pummels-new-york-and-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NET Zero, AI And Technocracy: What Happens To Freedom In A Surveillance Society?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ordinary Canadian citizens hate their government, and with good reason; the iron teeth of Technocracy are devouring their nation. Oh Canada: &ldquo;We have our hands full, with either sovereignty, freedom and prosperity or the status to yield, submit and conform into slavery, debt, disease and things worse than death.&rdquo; For you, it started with Elon Musk&rsquo;s grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, who was the Grand Poobah of Technocracy during the 30s and 40s in Canada. &#8259; Patrick Wood, Edit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/net-zero-ai-and-technocracy-what-happens-to-freedom-in-a-surveillance-society/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/net-zero-ai-and-technocracy-what-happens-to-freedom-in-a-surveillance-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ups and downs of SpaceX's Starship test flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ups-and-downs-of-spacexs-starship-test-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-ups-and-downs-of-spacexs-starship-test-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney and Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moths - some estimates put the number at 2billion - primarily travel at night and use the moon to navigate, so are very sensitive to light pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-millions-of-large-moths-are-descending-in-swarms-on-sydney-and-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-millions-of-large-moths-are-descending-in-swarms-on-sydney-and-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-the-ups-and-downs-of-spacexs-13-starship-test-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/watch-the-ups-and-downs-of-spacexs-13-starship-test-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son crowned Sheep Dog World Trial champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[David and Jack Howells say they "never in million years" thought they would win the double.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/father-and-son-crowned-sheep-dog-world-trial-champions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/father-and-son-crowned-sheep-dog-world-trial-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby brain IS real, scientists say - as they discover how high hormone levels disrupt brain memory circuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have now identified a hormonal brain circuit that appears to make expectant mothers more forgetful during late pregnancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/baby-brain-is-real-scientists-say-as-they-discover-how-high-hormone-levels-disrupt-brain-memory-circuits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/baby-brain-is-real-scientists-say-as-they-discover-how-high-hormone-levels-disrupt-brain-memory-circuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plagued by knots, frizz and frazzled ends? Blow-dry your hair from the bottom up, expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According toAnabel Kingsley, brand president and lead consultant at Philip Kingsley, many of us have been blow-drying our hair in completely the wrong order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plagued-by-knots-frizz-and-frazzled-ends-blow-dry-your-hair-from-the-bottom-up-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/plagued-by-knots-frizz-and-frazzled-ends-blow-dry-your-hair-from-the-bottom-up-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your pictures of the Harvest Moon shimmering across the UK sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full Moon put on a stunning display over the skies of UK on Saturday night and here are some of your photographs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-pictures-of-the-harvest-moon-shimmering-across-the-uk-sky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/your-pictures-of-the-harvest-moon-shimmering-across-the-uk-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple buried Copland 30 years ago. Now the failed OS boots in a browser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years after Apple abandoned Copland, its doomed attempt to create a modern Mac operating system, a new emulator lets you try the final developer build in your browser. Copland was intended to replace Apple's System 7 with a PowerPC-native operating system built around a microkernel, protected memory, and preemptive multitasking for system services. Three unfinished developer builds &ndash; D7E1, D9, and D11E4 &ndash; are publicly known. Relatively few people outside Apple's developer comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-buried-copland-30-years-ago-now-the-failed-os-boots-in-a-browser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/apple-buried-copland-30-years-ago-now-the-failed-os-boots-in-a-browser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big AI's content problem: Take the work, keep the money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big AI has a problem. Its companies must ingest other people&rsquo;s work. You know, books, news stories, photographs, code, websites, that one original meme you came up with, and practically everything else on the internet to train its large language models (LLMs). We all know that. We also know that AI companies hate paying for any of it, obeying the licenses attached to it, or, God forbid, sharing their revenue with the companies and people who created the work in the first place.Recently, Bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/big-ais-content-problem-take-the-work-keep-the-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/big-ais-content-problem-take-the-work-keep-the-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why families are being urged to look closer on autumn walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts urge families to spot, photograph and enjoy autumn fungi on their doorstep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-families-are-being-urged-to-look-closer-on-autumn-walks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/why-families-are-being-urged-to-look-closer-on-autumn-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programme to help the Moss carder species will focus on Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bumblebee-project-seeking-to-help-rare-species/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bumblebee-project-seeking-to-help-rare-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities said the heavy rains have subsided but the flooding is not yet over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bangkok-roads-submerged-as-flood-disaster-declared/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bangkok-roads-submerged-as-flood-disaster-declared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-young-women-guiding-tourists-through-indias-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-young-women-guiding-tourists-through-indias-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catastrophic damage feared as Hurricane Nolo is set to unleash several FEET of rain on Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catastrophic flooding and winds are expected to threaten over one million Americans as a growing hurricane approaches the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/catastrophic-damage-feared-as-hurricane-nolo-is-set-to-unleash-several-feet-of-rain-on-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/catastrophic-damage-feared-as-hurricane-nolo-is-set-to-unleash-several-feet-of-rain-on-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious map found inside centuries-old Bible claims to pinpoint location of Eden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hidden in a Bible was a map titled The Situation of the Garden of Eden, showing where some believe the biblical garden once stood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-map-found-inside-centuries-old-bible-claims-to-pinpoint-location-of-eden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mysterious-map-found-inside-centuries-old-bible-claims-to-pinpoint-location-of-eden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient underwater city discovered 'near resting place of Noah's Ark' rewrites human history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deep in the murky waters of an ancient lake 'near the resting place of Noah's Ark' lie mysterious ruins that researchers believe could be part of a forgotten city, rewriting human history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-underwater-city-discovered-near-resting-place-of-noahs-ark-rewrites-human-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/ancient-underwater-city-discovered-near-resting-place-of-noahs-ark-rewrites-human-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egyptologists uncover 4,000-year-old tomb of the 'keeper of the king's secrets' - with a mysterious 'portal to the afterlife']]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old tomb packed with treasures that belonged to one of ancient Egypt's most powerful officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/egyptologists-uncover-4000-year-old-tomb-of-the-keeper-of-the-kings-secrets-with-a-mysterious-portal-to-the-afterlife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/egyptologists-uncover-4000-year-old-tomb-of-the-keeper-of-the-kings-secrets-with-a-mysterious-portal-to-the-afterlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of the Lake District wants to reintroduce species lost to some farming practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hundreds-of-wildflowers-to-be-planted-at-meadow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/hundreds-of-wildflowers-to-be-planted-at-meadow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Samsung turned months of inactivity into a very attention-seeking smartphone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our resident Microsoft-watcher Richard Speed last week wrote about his seven-hour odyssey bringing a Windows 11 box up to snuff with the latest patches. I&rsquo;ll see you that struggle, Richard, and raise you my experience updating a 2022-vintage Samsung Galaxy A33 Android smartphone. I spent about a year using the A33 as my daily driver and while it always did a job, the midrange machine is far from the speediest of smartphones and therefore a little frustrating to use. When a great deal for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-samsung-turned-months-of-inactivity-into-a-very-attention-seeking-smartphone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/how-samsung-turned-months-of-inactivity-into-a-very-attention-seeking-smartphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space Jam: UK debuts space squadron to protect satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s Royal Air Force has gained some space cadets, in the form of No. III Space Effects Squadron, tasked with protecting critical satellites that the UK relies on for communications and navigation. Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth announced the new unit at an inaugural UK Space Power Conference in London, saying it will safeguard the vital benefits that space gives to our armed forces, and be capable of denying those benefits to our adversaries. Smyth added that the RAF&rsquo;s head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/space-jam-uk-debuts-space-squadron-to-protect-satellites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/space-jam-uk-debuts-space-squadron-to-protect-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-bots-meddled-with-multiple-us-government-agency-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/openai-bots-meddled-with-multiple-us-government-agency-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall begins to drench Massachusetts as powerful nor'easter storm threatens MILLIONS in US with dangerous winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions are in the path of a major nor'easter set to flood the US East Coast and potentially knock out power in several states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rainfall-begins-to-drench-massachusetts-as-powerful-noreaster-storm-threatens-millions-in-us-with-dangerous-winds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/rainfall-begins-to-drench-massachusetts-as-powerful-noreaster-storm-threatens-millions-in-us-with-dangerous-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inside-iconic-horror-game-silent-hills-scottish-makeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inside-iconic-horror-game-silent-hills-scottish-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inside-the-fbi-hack-agents-fearful-and-angry-after-dangerous-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/inside-the-fbi-hack-agents-fearful-and-angry-after-dangerous-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-treasured-eternal-snow-on-this-tropical-island-is-about-to-disappear-forever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-treasured-eternal-snow-on-this-tropical-island-is-about-to-disappear-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valen creator drives 'Golden Spike' to connect new languages with Rust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programming language generics can now ride in style from one language&rsquo;s compiler to another and back again, thanks to experimental work from Mojo core contributor Evan Ovadia. This former Google engineer has endeavored to turn Rust into a library that other languages can build from, demonstrating a way to pass generic data types and functions between Rust and another language, an action the C ABI doesn&rsquo;t support. &ldquo;Technically, this is the most fascinating thing I&rsquo;ve read]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/valen-creator-drives-golden-spike-to-connect-new-languages-with-rust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/valen-creator-drives-golden-spike-to-connect-new-languages-with-rust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuations begin as 'blockbuster' nor'easter barrels toward millions in 12 US states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions are in the path of a major nor'easter set to flood the US East Coast and potentially knock out power in several states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/evacuations-begin-as-blockbuster-noreaster-barrels-toward-millions-in-12-us-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/evacuations-begin-as-blockbuster-noreaster-barrels-toward-millions-in-12-us-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft cells out, crams multiple values into Excel boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has ended 40 years of single-occupancy for Excel cells and is now allowing multiple values to inhabit the same home. "One of the oldest rules of spreadsheets: one cell, one value," said Jake Armstrong, senior product manager for Excel, in a LinkedIn post. "No longer!" "I&rsquo;m excited to announce a set of new features: Lists, Arrays in Cells and Nested Arrays in Excel." For the time being, this capability is only available in Microsoft Excel for Windows and Mac Beta Channels. And it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-cells-out-crams-multiple-values-into-excel-boxes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/microsoft-cells-out-crams-multiple-values-into-excel-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-shattering Hurricane Polo triggers 'Category 6' alarm as models show storm impacting the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monstrous Pacific hurricane has intensified to such an extreme that some meteorologists believe it belongs in a category that does not officially exist. Models show its remnants hitting the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/record-shattering-hurricane-polo-triggers-category-6-alarm-as-models-show-storm-impacting-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/record-shattering-hurricane-polo-triggers-category-6-alarm-as-models-show-storm-impacting-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturn's moon could harbour ALIEN life: Scientists prove micro-organisms can thrive in Enceladus's ocean - suggesting it could be habitable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturn's moon Enceladus could harbour alien life in oceans deep beneath its frozen surface, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/saturns-moon-could-harbour-alien-life-scientists-prove-micro-organisms-can-thrive-in-enceladuss-ocean-suggesting-it-could-be-habitable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/saturns-moon-could-harbour-alien-life-scientists-prove-micro-organisms-can-thrive-in-enceladuss-ocean-suggesting-it-could-be-habitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Sam coughs up $1.9B for grid upgrades as datacenters hit a power wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bit barn builders can rejoice, because this week the US Department of Energy (DoE) announced $5.25 billion &mdash; including $1.9 billion of federal funds and $3.35 billion in cost-share funding &mdash; to support dozens of grid improvements across the nation expected to unlock an additional 23 gigawatts of capacity. The program, which spans 31 specific projects in 26 states, is part of the department&rsquo;s Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-sam-coughs-up-19b-for-grid-upgrades-as-datacenters-hit-a-power-wall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-sam-coughs-up-19b-for-grid-upgrades-as-datacenters-hit-a-power-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake Google Security Team ad says 'no script reading' in voice phishing - then prints the script]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, criminals have job listings too. A Telegram user recruiting callers to work in an apparent Google Security Team voice-phishing scam told applicants that they weren&rsquo;t allowed to read from scripts &ndash; in the same ad that also included the exact script they had to read during these scam calls. This and other true-crime tales of criminals making fools of themselves appear in the latest installment of the Trellix Advanced Research Center&rsquo;s Dark Web Roast, which uses memes and moc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fake-google-security-team-ad-says-no-script-reading-in-voice-phishing-then-prints-the-script/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/fake-google-security-team-ad-says-no-script-reading-in-voice-phishing-then-prints-the-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New software dependency validation process increases speeds by 54x]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if the pace of software creation hadn't accelerated enough thanks to generative AI coding agents, computer scientists in Japan have devised a way to turbocharge the process of build dependency verification. Speeds can increase by as much as 54x. Software build systems like Make, CMake, and the Zig build system automate the process of turning source code into executable programs. They ensure source files are compiled in the correct order and objects are linked correctly. They provide reproduci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-software-dependency-validation-process-increases-speeds-by-54x/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/new-software-dependency-validation-process-increases-speeds-by-54x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ShinyHunters tells The Reg: We hacked the FBI to 'protect our business']]></title><description><![CDATA[ShinyHunters, the data theft and extortion crew that has stolen sensitive information belonging to millions of cancer patients, university and K-12 students, and Carnival cruisers, wanted to preserve their reputation and keep their &ldquo;business&rdquo; afloat. So it hacked the FBI to make a statement, the group told The Register. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a game and it&rsquo;s the world we live in,&rdquo; a ShinyHunters spokesperson told us. &ldquo;We are just protecting our business as any other busi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shinyhunters-tells-the-reg-we-hacked-the-fbi-to-protect-our-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/shinyhunters-tells-the-reg-we-hacked-the-fbi-to-protect-our-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah's Ark hunt takes stunning turn as forgotten map matches new discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A map may have been hiding the location of Noah's Ark for centuries. It features a striking detail that aligns with the current search for the biblical vessel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/noahs-ark-hunt-takes-stunning-turn-as-forgotten-map-matches-new-discovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/noahs-ark-hunt-takes-stunning-turn-as-forgotten-map-matches-new-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google-backed energy outfit brings 33 MW of 4 GW geothermal potential online in Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's bet on geothermal energy is starting to pay off. Fervo Energy, an enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) provider backed by the Chocolate Factory, achieved first power at its Cape Station power plant in Beaver County, Utah this week. The first of three 33 MW GeoBlocks has begun supplying electricity to the grid and is expected to reach commercial operation next week, with another 66 MW of capacity expected to come online by New Year. Fervo says the station has the potential to eventually sca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-backed-energy-outfit-brings-33-mw-of-4-gw-geothermal-potential-online-in-utah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/google-backed-energy-outfit-brings-33-mw-of-4-gw-geothermal-potential-online-in-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crooks use fake desktop apps to fool HR staff into giving them remote access]]></title><description><![CDATA[You work in your company's human resources department and use HR software to check employee information, benefits, and payroll. So, when you see a downloadable Windows version promising a faster alternative to the usual web interface, you grab it. Unfortunately, the app isn't what it claims to be. Instead, it silently installs ConnectWise's legitimate ScreenConnect software, giving the operator persistent remote access to your PC. Cybersecurity outfit Allure Security reported the discovery of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crooks-use-fake-desktop-apps-to-fool-hr-staff-into-giving-them-remote-access/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/crooks-use-fake-desktop-apps-to-fool-hr-staff-into-giving-them-remote-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitget blames North Korea for $387.5M crypto wallet raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of crypto exchange Bitget has confirmed that a cyberattack with all the hallmarks of a North Korean operation resulted in approximately $387.5 million worth of digital assets being stolen from the exchange&rsquo;s wallets. Bitget initially estimated the loss at $351.6 million, but later revised the figure to $387.5 million after identifying additional affected assets on Zcash and TRON that were not included in the initial estimate. Blockchain intelligence company Arkham published its pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bitget-blames-north-korea-for-3875m-crypto-wallet-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bitget-blames-north-korea-for-3875m-crypto-wallet-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Era of More Junk in Orbit (Thanks, Elon)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch-Technocrat Elon Musk wants to go to Mars with 1 million people to establish a Technocracy in space. Everything that he has done with SpaceX enshrines that goal. Along the way, he has littered outer space with his junk. Imagine the trail of trash from Earth to Mars, and then the trash heaps on Mars itself. Didn&rsquo;t his mother ever tell him to clean up his messes? &#8259; Patrick Wood, Editor.As early as next week, the world will leave behind 69 years of space exploration and commerce and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-era-of-more-junk-in-orbit-thanks-elon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-era-of-more-junk-in-orbit-thanks-elon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Sharman officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/space-museum-launched-by-britains-first-astronaut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/space-museum-launched-by-britains-first-astronaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talk about teething problems! Dyson has stopped selling its &pound;420 toothbrush due to an undisclosed 'component issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Online, users have reported a range of problems - including misfiring jets, water leaks into the main body of the toothbrush, and breakages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/talk-about-teething-problems-dyson-has-stopped-selling-its-pound420-toothbrush-due-to-an-undisclosed-component-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/talk-about-teething-problems-dyson-has-stopped-selling-its-pound420-toothbrush-due-to-an-undisclosed-component-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office 2016 and 2019 holdouts blame update for license deactivation bug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users report that a recent optional update for out-of-date Microsoft 365 applications might be connected to suddenly deactivated Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 installations. The activation bug cropped up this week and appears to mostly impact Home and Business perpetual license installations, stripping away their authenticated status and forcing users into a loop where they are asked over and over again to re-enter their product key or face deactivation or reduced-functionality mode. The sympto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/office-2016-and-2019-holdouts-blame-update-for-license-deactivation-bug/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/office-2016-and-2019-holdouts-blame-update-for-license-deactivation-bug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which copy of that file is the real one? Dinner, off the record, in Midtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVENT: The Register is hosting a private dinner in New York on Tuesday 27 October for senior technology, infrastructure and data leaders, with LucidLink. Joe Fay takes the chair, it runs under the Chatham House Rule, and nothing said leaves the table. Distributed teams are producing more unstructured file data than ever, and most of them reach it through infrastructure designed for an office: legacy NAS, a VPN, and a sync-and-download habit nobody actually chose. It rarely fails outright. It cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-copy-of-that-file-is-the-real-one-dinner-off-the-record-in-midtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/which-copy-of-that-file-is-the-real-one-dinner-off-the-record-in-midtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: The words and phrases Gen Z use at work that leave older colleagues stumped - so, do you know your 'coffee badging' from your 'career cushioning'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[insantprint asked different generations to translate popular phrases used in offices in the UK. The results revealed a stark divide between the different generations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-words-and-phrases-gen-z-use-at-work-that-leave-older-colleagues-stumped-so-do-you-know-your-coffee-badging-from-your-career-cushioning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/revealed-the-words-and-phrases-gen-z-use-at-work-that-leave-older-colleagues-stumped-so-do-you-know-your-coffee-badging-from-your-career-cushioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl's out-of-this-world question for Tim Peake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marjorie, 6, had a BIG question for astronaut Tim Peake ahead of his visit to Lincoln]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/girls-out-of-this-world-question-for-tim-peake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/girls-out-of-this-world-question-for-tim-peake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi surfs memory crunch to record first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi has posted a record first half after a well-timed memory stockpile helped it ride out soaring prices and shortages. The Cambridge-based company reported revenue of $256.9 million for the six months ended June 30, up 90 percent from $135.5 million a year earlier, while pre-tax profit more than tripled to $19.6 million. Raspberry Pi shipped 4.2 million boards during the six-month period, up 17 percent year-on-year, while its order backlog doubled to 2.6 million units. Behind some of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/raspberry-pi-surfs-memory-crunch-to-record-first-half/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/raspberry-pi-surfs-memory-crunch-to-record-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/special-agents-blood-and-urine-test-results-stolen-in-fbi-hack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/special-agents-blood-and-urine-test-results-stolen-in-fbi-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows update leaves some virtual desktops staring into the void]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has admitted that some Windows 11 virtual desktops may fail to load after sign-in, leaving users staring at a black screen until they launch Explorer manually. The glitch affects devices running the August 2026 non-security preview update or later releases and, according to Microsoft, "has been primarily observed on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) hosts, using FSLogix." Windows Explorer crashes may appear in the affected device's Application event log. Users can temporarily recover the des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-update-leaves-some-virtual-desktops-staring-into-the-void/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/windows-update-leaves-some-virtual-desktops-staring-into-the-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not just Karens! Study reveals young men are just as likely to complain in restaurants as older women]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know the dreaded 'Karen' stereotype. But a new study suggests that when it comes to complaining in restaurants,&nbsp;age and gender actually have little to do with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-not-just-karens-study-reveals-young-men-are-just-as-likely-to-complain-in-restaurants-as-older-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/its-not-just-karens-study-reveals-young-men-are-just-as-likely-to-complain-in-restaurants-as-older-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Sam wants in on Musk's &euro;120M fight with Brussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US government wants to join Elon Musk and X's legal challenge to the European Commission's &euro;120 million fine against the social media platform. The Commission issued its first fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2025, finding that X had breached transparency rules through its paid blue checkmarks, advertising repository, and restrictions on researchers' access to public data. X owner Elon Musk described the decision as "crazy" and "insane" in a Xeet, and compared the "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-sam-wants-in-on-musks-euro120m-fight-with-brussels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/uncle-sam-wants-in-on-musks-euro120m-fight-with-brussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's tiny best friend! Expert reveals why owning a small dog has become the ultimate sign of masculinity - with King Charles, The Rock, and Orlando Bloom all opting for mini breeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to historian Stephanie Howard-Smith, owning a pint-sized pooch may actually be one of the strongest signs of modern masculinity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mans-tiny-best-friend-expert-reveals-why-owning-a-small-dog-has-become-the-ultimate-sign-of-masculinity-with-king-charles-the-rock-and-orlando-bloom-all-opting-for-mini-breeds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/mans-tiny-best-friend-expert-reveals-why-owning-a-small-dog-has-become-the-ultimate-sign-of-masculinity-with-king-charles-the-rock-and-orlando-bloom-all-opting-for-mini-breeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asahi fork embraces LLMs and lands Linux on the M4 Mac mini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gravity Linux is a newly announced distro targeting newer Apple Silicon Macs, and its first experimental alpha already boots an accelerated desktop on the M4 Mac mini. The project homepage says: "Gravity Linux is a Fedora remix that brings a fast, modern Linux desktop to Apple Silicon &ndash; built in the open, by people like you." If this sounds familiar, the About page explains: "Gravity Linux was initially forked from Asahi Linux over differences in policy, namely regarding LLM use. We have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asahi-fork-embraces-llms-and-lands-linux-on-the-m4-mac-mini/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/asahi-fork-embraces-llms-and-lands-linux-on-the-m4-mac-mini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is bread ever worth $60? As New Yorkers flock to buy eye-wateringly expensive loaves, nutritionists warn 'Austrian origin and a $60 price tag do not establish nutritional superiority']]></title><description><![CDATA[Is bread ever worth $60?&nbsp;According to Dr Vanessa Kimbell,&nbsp;the founder of The Sourdough School, the answer is no.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-bread-ever-worth-60-as-new-yorkers-flock-to-buy-eye-wateringly-expensive-loaves-nutritionists-warn-austrian-origin-and-a-60-price-tag-do-not-establish-nutritional-superiority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/is-bread-ever-worth-60-as-new-yorkers-flock-to-buy-eye-wateringly-expensive-loaves-nutritionists-warn-austrian-origin-and-a-60-price-tag-do-not-establish-nutritional-superiority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon sellers watch as inventory vanishes into pending-order purgatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traders on Amazon's UK marketplace say a wave of "abnormal" orders stuck in pending status is tying up their inventory and preventing legitimate customers from buying the affected items. Vendors on Amazon's Seller Central forums report unusually high numbers of pending orders in their accounts, often involving products priced at &pound;100 ($132) or more. Reports began appearing on September 20. Within days, some sellers &ndash; often individuals or small businesses &ndash; said their entire sto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-sellers-watch-as-inventory-vanishes-into-pending-order-purgatory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/amazon-sellers-watch-as-inventory-vanishes-into-pending-order-purgatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOFH: The Helldesk opens its third eye and ascends to a higher plane of troubleshooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boss has had some feedback from the using classes about our method of fixing IT problems (i.e. fixing them), and how we could do things a little better. "So... you want us to... not fix the problems?" the PFY asks. "No, that's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that your approach could maybe do with a bit of an overhaul. Instead of attacking the problem head-on, perhaps you could take a more... holistic approach? See how the user feels and maybe engage them in how the problem is affecti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bofh-the-helldesk-opens-its-third-eye-and-ascends-to-a-higher-plane-of-troubleshooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/bofh-the-helldesk-opens-its-third-eye-and-ascends-to-a-higher-plane-of-troubleshooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-are-my-children-exposed-to-why-i-want-testing-for-cancer-causing-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/what-are-my-children-exposed-to-why-i-want-testing-for-cancer-causing-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyfed-Powys Police cops to cyberattack, staff data potentially nicked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dyfed-Powys Police has revealed it was hit by a cyberattack that knocked some of its systems offline, with investigators now trying to establish whether the intruders got their hands on staff data during the break-in. The Welsh police force said it identified the incident on September 14 and that it caused disruption to some non-emergency systems. Emergency policing remained operational throughout, according to the force, while its 999 and 101 telephone services were unaffected. Online and email]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dyfed-powys-police-cops-to-cyberattack-staff-data-potentially-nicked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/dyfed-powys-police-cops-to-cyberattack-staff-data-potentially-nicked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another week, another data breach for Revolut customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revolut customers have been caught up in a second data breach this month after attackers socially engineered their way into US brokerage DriveWealth and stole historic personal information. DriveWealth provides execution and clearing services for investment firms and previously held brokerage accounts directly for Revolut customers trading US stocks. It said the unauthorized access occurred on September 4 and 5. In an email sent to affected customers and seen by The Register, the broker blamed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/another-week-another-data-breach-for-revolut-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/another-week-another-data-breach-for-revolut-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn &euro;120m EU fine against X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-backs-elon-musks-bid-to-overturn-euro120m-eu-fine-against-x/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/us-backs-elon-musks-bid-to-overturn-euro120m-eu-fine-against-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try before you buy! Tesco is testing virtual tech that lets you see what F&amp;F clothes look like on you]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sandhurst Extra store is trialling the system, which will allow shoppers to virtually try on 1,500 items of F&amp;F clothing across womenswear and menswear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/try-before-you-buy-tesco-is-testing-virtual-tech-that-lets-you-see-what-fampf-clothes-look-like-on-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/try-before-you-buy-tesco-is-testing-virtual-tech-that-lets-you-see-what-fampf-clothes-look-like-on-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men don't need to splash the cash to impress women! Study reveals spending just &pound;40 is enough to get in the good books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget fancy dinners and flashy gifts - women are actually less attracted to men who are too generous, according to a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/men-dont-need-to-splash-the-cash-to-impress-women-study-reveals-spending-just-pound40-is-enough-to-get-in-the-good-books/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/men-dont-need-to-splash-the-cash-to-impress-women-study-reveals-spending-just-pound40-is-enough-to-get-in-the-good-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The teenager with a SUPER-memory: 16-year-old can 'time travel' through any event from the age of three]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many of us struggle to recall what happened last week, one teenager has the ability to remember almost everything he has ever done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-teenager-with-a-super-memory-16-year-old-can-time-travel-through-any-event-from-the-age-of-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/sci_tech/the-teenager-with-a-super-memory-16-year-old-can-time-travel-through-any-event-from-the-age-of-three/</guid></item></channel></rss>