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• TikTok will now explain why 'For You' videos are being recommended

  20-12-2022 14:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new feature, available on the 'For You' page on the TikTok app, gives a list of reasons as to why people are seeing a video.
  
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• The prehistoric 'mafia': 1.4 million-year-old footprints reveal our ancient relatives may have travelled in all-male gangs

  27-07-2026 21:03 via dailymail.com
  
  A set of footprints that date back more than 1.4 million years reveals our ancient relatives may have travelled in all-male gangs.
  
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• Antarctica's toxic time bomb: Melting ice is unleashing dangerous amounts of mercury trapped for hundreds of years, scientists warn

  27-07-2026 21:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Antarctica's melting ice is unlocking a toxic time that could poison the pristine ecosystem, scientists have warned.
  
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• Blackout fears erupt as 17 US states are placed under power emergency

  27-07-2026 19:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Millions of Americans are facing blackouts, forcing officials to issue an emergency order to provide power to 17 states.
  
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• Tech giants link hands to praise open AI models after OpenAI - Hugging Face attack

  27-07-2026 18:17 via theregister.com
  
  In the wake of OpenAI agents attacking Hugging Face, Nvidia has recruited a new posse of partners to promote open source models as the security solution the industry needs. The AI arms dealer announced the foundation, the Open Secure AI Alliance, in a blog post today, describing the mission of the group being “to ensure defenders everywhere have open, frontier tools they can trust and control.” Partners in the group are numerous, ranging from established tech giants like Microsoft, R
  
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• Cassette simulator rewinds digital audio to a more analog time in hiss-tory

  27-07-2026 17:54 via theregister.com
  
  If you have wistful longings for the days when your songs carried the subtle hiss of the cassettes you listened to, we have some reel good news. A new project takes modern music back to the analog era. The project, available on GitHub, is called "Audio Cassette Simulation" and uses FFmpeg to transcode audio files to get that "wish I'd bought some decent tapes instead of the superstore's own-brand" sound. The repository includes simulations of BASF LH Extra C90, Maxell UD C90, Sony CHF60 Type I N
  
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• Millions told to check cars NOW over flaw that lets thieves steal vehicles in minutes

  27-07-2026 17:51 via dailymail.com
  
  A flaw affecting millions of vehicles could allow thieves to unlock cars remotely and drive away within minutes. The most vulnerable models wereHonda, Toyota and Ford.
  
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• An ancient biblical prophecy is unfolding in Dead Sea... and here's what it might mean

  27-07-2026 17:31 via dailymail.com
  
  A mysterious development at Israel's Dead Sea has sparked fears that a biblical prophecy, connected to catastrophic war and the end of times, is coming to pass.
  
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• Warning to US swimmers as experts reveal 'dinner bell' that drives bull sharks to attack humans

  27-07-2026 17:11 via dailymail.com
  
  A shark attack survivor who lost his hand and leg has discovered the secret 'dinner bell' which call bull sharks to attack humans.
  
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• Ancient biblical prophecy unfolding in Dead Sea fuels warnings of coming apocalypse

  27-07-2026 16:20 via dailymail.com
  
  A mysterious development at Israel's Dead Sea has sparked fears that a biblical prophecy, connected to catastrophic war and the end of times, is coming to pass.
  
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• Warnings issued as life-threatening waves up to 10ft are set to slam five US states TODAY

  27-07-2026 16:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Potentially deadly waves and rip currents are expected to threaten beachgoers in multiple major cities throughout the US this week.
  
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• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint leaves some Linux boxes defenseless after update

  27-07-2026 15:45 via theregister.com
  
  Not content with broken Windows updates, Microsoft has disclosed two problems with Defender for Endpoint on Linux – one that could disable the security service after a reboot, and another that prevents updates on FIPS-enabled Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9. The more serious problem affected versions 101.26042.0000 through 101.26042.0009 across all supported Linux operating systems. After an upgrade or reinstall followed by a reboot, "the Defender service might be disabled on some devices
  
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• America faces cyber apocalypse as expert warns rogue AI could cripple nation in a DAY after model escapes human control

  27-07-2026 15:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Daily Mail spoke with a cyber warfare expert who warned that the shocking security breach carried out by a rogue AI could be the first in a new generation of hacking nightmares unleashed on the world.
  
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• Tech sector pours $1T into AI and sends customers the bill

  27-07-2026 15:02 via theregister.com
  
  Spending on AI infrastructure is pushing tech sector expenditure to historic levels, and enterprise customers are already footing the bill through higher software and hardware prices. John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, told The Register that tech companies' own technology spending already amounted to around $1 trillion and was set to grow by 34.7 percent in 2026. The colossal splurge is driving global sales, leading Gartner to raise its 2026 estimates to $6.37 trillion, a
  
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• British Army finds a new eye in the sky after Watchkeeper woes

  27-07-2026 14:33 via theregister.com
  
  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing up to £400 million in new surveillance drones to replace the British Army's troublesome Watchkeeper fleet. The MoD has selected the Tekever AR5 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for a fleet of "spy-in-the-sky" aircraft intended to provide real-time intelligence, protect troops, and inform battlefield decisions. The initial order will be for six AR5 drones, with up to 24 expected by 2029. The aircraft will be built at a soon-to-open manufacturing fa
  
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• OpenAI's Hugging Face debacle makes a great case for open models

  27-07-2026 14:01 via theregister.com
  
  KETTLE So, an OpenAI model broke out of its sandbox last week, made its way to the internet, then hacked its way into Hugging Face, stealing some internal data and credentials in the process. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle right here on this page, as well as on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube where you can subscribe to get notified of the latest episode. That's big news in the world of AI, but as El Reg cybersecurity editor Jessica Lyons and senior reporter Tom Claburn tell
  
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• Wallace & Gromit, eat your heart out! Self-dressing ROBOT puts your clothes on for you in just 10 seconds

  27-07-2026 14:00 via dailymail.com
  
  It's a concept that first featured on Wallace and Gromit - getting changed without lifting a finger. 
  
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• Plans for the world's first octopus 'megafarm' are CANCELLED amid concerns the 'sentient' animals can feel pain and emotions

  27-07-2026 13:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Plans for the world's first octopus 'megafarm' have been cancelled amid a flurry of ethical and environmental concerns.
  
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• Microsoft seeks Supreme Court lifeline in pre-owned license battle

  27-07-2026 13:30 via theregister.com
  
  Still smarting from Court of Appeal loss earlier in July, Microsoft has secured an extended stay in the ValueLicensing saga as it seeks the Supreme Court's blessing for one more roll of the dice. The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled in 2025 that the resale and subdivision of Microsoft on-premise software licenses did not infringe the US corporations 's copyright. Microsoft appealed and, on July 7, lost. Proceedings had already been stayed in February pending the Court of Appeal's dec
  
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• Digital sovereignty is real in Europe. The UK? Not so much

  27-07-2026 12:00 via theregister.com
  
  OPINION Sick of relying on proprietary programs and American software giants and hyperclouds? Join the digital sovereignty revolution. It really is the smart thing to do. Honestly, with Donald Trump calling the shots, who knows what he'll do next? Demand that American companies stop providing services to European companies unless Denmark surrenders Greenland? Order Microsoft to disable Windows 11 unless the International Criminal Court is dismantled? Force Anthropic to lock down Claude Fable 5 a
  
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• The roller coaster works, but the Six Flags kiosk has gone off the rails

  27-07-2026 11:15 via theregister.com
  
  What frightens a seasoned IT professional? A screen streaked with unidentified fluid? An error message that only hints at what has gone wrong behind the scenes? Roller coasters are not scary. Nausea-inducing, yes. Scary? No. However, what if the kiosks surrounding the attractions have been lightly touched with the wand of the bork fairy? Would that make strapping oneself into a vehicle to be flung along some rails a little bit worrying? Quite possibly. A Register reader spotted today's entrant i
  
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• Stop buying flat-faced dogs! RSPCA reports a 3800% increase in French Bulldogs coming into its care over the last 10 years - as owners struggle to cope with the repercussions of their 'cute' features

  27-07-2026 11:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Flat-faced Frenchies and Pugs might look cute, but the RSPCA is warning pet lovers to avoid these breeds amidst a 'tragic' rise in abandonments.
  
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• FOSS smashed one Microsoft monopoly. After 20 years of failure, it's time to smash another

  27-07-2026 10:30 via theregister.com
  
  OPINION The best way to bust out of jail is not to get locked up in the first place. There are options once you're inside, legal and illegal, and all are complicated, time-consuming, and probably won't work.Microsoft Office users have been banged up since 1990, a 36-year stretch normally reserved for the most horrendous crimes. In that time, individuals and organizations alike have built up a planet-sized pile of documents, spreadsheets and other files that rely on Office to give them life. It's
  
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• Gen Z are shunning alcohol…in favour of TEA: Survey finds youngsters prefer cuppas when preparing for important events

  27-07-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Conducted by Twinings, the survey found that almost half (47 per cent) of Gen Z say tea has replaced alcohol as the thing they reach for before big moments.
  
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• Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians

  27-07-2026 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
  
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• Google goes it alone with a new cybercrime crew taxonomy

  27-07-2026 09:31 via theregister.com
  
  Google has created a new taxonomy to describe cybercrime outfits, seemingly abandoning a Microsoft-led effort to create consistent names. The Big G announced its new schema on Saturday in a post that notes its 2022 acquisition of Mandiant and its subsequent incorporation into a new team called the Google Threat Intelligence Group (CTIG). Now that two have become one, Google reckons they need consistent naming conventions to describe cybercrime crews. The result is a two-word schema in which the
  
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• Manager showed off his DOS prowess – with a command that wiped data

  27-07-2026 08:30 via theregister.com
  
  WHO, ME? Mistakes happen, and when readers of The Register make them, we like to share those tales of woe in a Monday column we call "Who, Me?" It's our guide on how not to get ahead in the modern workplace. This week, meet a reader we'll Regomize as Clay, who in the 1980s was the most junior member of the management team on a Swedish construction site. "We had two site engineers, and they were the only ones with computers," he explained to The Register. This was a time before PCs had become ubi
  
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• SpaceX just about nails Starship test flight 13

  27-07-2026 05:53 via theregister.com
  
  The 13th flight of SpaceX’s Starship made it off the launchpad on Friday and ticked off just about everything on the company’s to-do list. After delays and engine replacements, Elon Musk’s colosso-launcher took to the skies at beer-o’clock on Friday evening – 5:51PM Texas time. One hour, five minutes and 21 seconds later, Starship made a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, where it floated after landing. SpaceX says it was able to gather critical data on the
  
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• The Global Threat Of Technocracy, The Trilateral Commission, And Totalitarian Treachery

  27-07-2026 05:28 via technocracy.news
  
  A blast from the past, these interviews of mine laid out clearly the concept of “you will own nothing and be happy” years before that phrase was used by the World Economic Forum. Nobody but me credits the Trilateral Commission as the initiator of Technocracy in 1973. I have shown time after time the thread of history through Agenda 21, 2030 Agenda, the climate scam, the resource management scam, and the final building of Technocracy since 2000.  Over the last 48 years, I have be
  
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• Foxconn drops VMware, adopts hyperconverged upstart Arcrfra for workloads including AI

  27-07-2026 02:07 via theregister.com
  
  ASIA IN BRIEF Taiwanese mega-manufacturer Foxconn has adopted Singaporean hyperconverged infrastructure vendor (HCI) Arcrfra for some GPU virtualization workloads and to replace VMware in some remote offices. Arcfra launched in 2024 and the next year earned a place on analyst firm Gartner’s Market Guide for Full-Stack HCI Software. Last week, Arcfra launched an update to its Neutree model-as-a-service platform, adding native GPU virtualization and model governance capabilities. The company
  
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