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• Ukraine drone chief targeted by $20 million Russian bounty warns 'humanity is losing control' as AI becomes a 'digital panopticon'

  02-10-2026 23:10 via techradar.com
  
  Ukraine drone forces chief Robert "Madyar" Brovdi says humanity stands to lose control of AI-enabled weapons in the futureBrovdi has been awarded a life sentence in absentia by Russian courts, while the Ukrainian military states he also has a $20 million bounty on his head The warning lands after Russia reportedly killed civilians with a fully autonomous drone, and weeks before a UN decision on whether to negotiate limits on such weaponsRobert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Sys
  
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• I've trawled through thousands of tech products on Amazon — these are the 100+ October Prime Day deals I recommend this weekend

  02-10-2026 22:30 via techradar.com
  
  Daylight savings is nearly upon us and if, like me, you'll have trouble adjusting, may I recommend some retail therapy?With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale still going strong, there's an even better excuse to indulge. This shopping event gives you a great opportunity to get your Christmas gifting sorted as there are plenty of items going cheap right now — just take a look at these 10 beauties for under AU$100.• Shop Amazon's full Prime Big Deal Days saleThere are plenty of other gre
  
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• How to check if you qualify for Amazon’s $1.5B refund and claim your payout

  02-10-2026 22:30 via techradar.com
  
  Amazon is now sending refunds to Prime customersPayouts can be as much as $200 per personIt comes after the FTC charged Amazon with anti-consumer Prime practicesIf you feel misled by the sign-up practices of Amazon Prime or have been frustrated with how difficult it is to cancel your membership, you might be in line for a sizeable payout. That’s because the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed that $1.5 billion will be made available to consumers as part of a gargantuan refund pa
  
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• NASA could bring back SR-71 as missing Blackbird sparks wild speculation about the world's fastest plane ever and former staffers contacted for 'help'

  02-10-2026 22:25 via techradar.com
  
  NASA's SR-71 Blackbird has vanished from its outdoor display poleSatellite imagery shows the Blackbird was gone by mid-May 2026, or possibly AprilRetired engineers Mike Relja and Tim Conners declined NASA's offer to help fly the BlackbirdA Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird with tail number 844 has vanished from the outdoor exhibit at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, prompting questions about the agency's plans.Satellite imagery obtained by Aviation Week shows the aircraft had left its pole by the
  
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• These Early Prime Day Deals on 3D Printers Make Choosing a New Machine Easy

  02-10-2026 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Now’s the perfect time to start 3D printing for much less.
  
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• Amazon’s Original Kindle Colorsoft Bundle Is Over $140 Off for Prime Day Ahead of the New Model’s Arrival

  02-10-2026 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon announced a new Kindle Colorsoft, making this steep Prime Day discount on the original bundle even more compelling.
  
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• OpenAI, Blackstone, Softbank form US data center lobbying group —American Infrastructure Alliance's first job is stop states from blocking AI data center

  02-10-2026 22:05 via techradar.com
  
  OpenAI, Softbank, Blackstone, and construction unions have formed a lobbying groupThe American Infrastructure Alliance will support efforts to build data centers where local opposition is strongOpposition groups have called for a moratorium on new data centers, with existing research suggesting promises of long-term jobs are far-fetchedChallenges to data center development in the US are about to have the battle weighted against them with the unveiling of the American Infrastructure Alliance (AIA
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 3, #1932

  02-10-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Oct. 3, 2026.
  
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• ‘Tracker’ Season 4 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes

  02-10-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  CBS’s hit survivalist drama is back for its fourth season. Read on to find out all the details on how to keep up with the action.
  
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• Can AI Fix Your Chaotic Inbox? I Unleashed It On 200,000 Unread Emails

  02-10-2026 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  I sifted through a boatload of emails with the help of Gemini.
  
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• Cops have breached one of iOS’s most secure features, report claims

  02-10-2026 21:30 via techradar.com
  
  Police may be able to bypass one of iOS’s strongest security featuresThe revelation is from a leaked video from the GrayKey device’s creatorIt has worrying ramifications for your data privacyA company that works with law enforcement says it has bypassed a key iOS security feature that protects your sensitive information from being extracted from your iPhone without your permission. But it could be a step backward for user privacy and the security of your personal data. According to a
  
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• ‘Marshals’ Season 2 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes

  02-10-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Yellowstone spinoff is back for season 2. Here’s how to catch all the action.
  
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• EVgo says its ultra-fast EV charging stations will launch in the US in 2027

  02-10-2026 21:00 via techradar.com
  
  EVGo says dynamic power sharing delivers the right charge to all EVsUp to 750kW could charge EVs in less than 10 minutesBut China is still racing ahead with megawatt charging capabilities One of the largest and most “highly utilized” public fast charging providers in the US has revealed details of its next generation equipment that can deliver up to 750kW charging speeds, which will be enough to top up some of the fastest charging EVs on sale in around ten minutes.While there aren&rs
  
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• Meta told the IRS its AI data centers are experimental to shave $6 billion off its tax bill

  02-10-2026 20:25 via techradar.com
  
  Meta has used the experimental designation for AI data centers to save billions in tax creditsThe designation is not allowed to be used for standard business operationsMeta has labelled its AI data centers as 'pilot models' allowing the company to avoid some taxes on the AI chips that outfit its facilitiesMeta has been caught in some hot water with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the classification of some of its AI data centers as ‘experimental’ facilities.This designatio
  
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• This Oupes Portable Power Station Just Won CNET’s Fastest-Charging Lab Test Award and It’s on Sale for Prime Day

  02-10-2026 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Oupes Mega 1 Lite can recharge in about 46 minutes, and Prime Day knocks $70 off the price.
  
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• This Oupes Portable Power Station Just Won CNET’s Fastest-Charging Lab Award and It’s on Sale for Prime Day

  02-10-2026 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Oupes Mega 1 Lite can recharge in about 46 minutes, and Prime Day knocks $70 off the price.
  
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• This CNET Lab Test Award-Winning Bluetti Power Station Is $250 Off for Prime Day

  02-10-2026 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  CNET crowned it the most efficient medium-sized portable power station, and now you can save big ahead of Amazon’s Big Prime event.
  
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• This CNET Lab Award-Winning Bluetti Power Station Is $250 Off for Prime Day

  02-10-2026 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  CNET crowned it the most efficient medium-sized portable power station, and now you can save big ahead of Amazon’s Big Prime event.
  
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• Hinomi H2 Pro vs H2 Classic: which ergonomic office chair is the better deal?

  02-10-2026 19:15 via techradar.com
  
  If you spend most of your working day sitting at a desk, choosing the right office chair can be expensive and tricky. Hinomi has two H2 models in its own Prime Day sale that take different approaches to comfort: the highly adjustable, mesh-based H2 Pro and the more affordable H2 Classic with a cushioned seat.• Best for: Professionals in the home or office choosing between two highly adjustable ergonomic office chairs and wondering whether it's worth spending extra for more customization and
  
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• This popular AI agent could be hacked by a single email — with potentially disastrous consequences

  02-10-2026 19:05 via techradar.com
  
  Researchers bypassed Manus prompt-injection protections, achieving code execution through JSFuck obfuscationHidden email prompts were decoded and executed before Manus flagged suspicious activityFlaw was patched, highlighting risks from AI agents with broad third-party accessIf you think email-borne prompt injection attacks against Manus were a thing of the past - think again. Security researchers from Salt Labs have found a way around the guardrails, and while this particular technique was subs
  
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• Most of Us Have Been Cyberattack Targets, Consumer Reports Finds. AI Isn’t Helping

  02-10-2026 18:53 via cnet.com
  
  From snooping smart glasses to AI bots going rogue, I’m not surprised US adults are more concerned about their privacy.
  
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• Insta360 just turned its action cameras into free 3D scanners —here's how

  02-10-2026 18:34 via techradar.com
  
  Insta360 Spatial Capture creates navigable 3D environments from 360 videosIt's compatible with Insta360 X4 Air, X5 and X6 cameras and created via the Insta360 appUsers get four free renders a monthInsta360 has launched Spatial Capture, a free feature that turns 360 video into a detailed 3D model of a real space that you can move around in. The feature is still in beta, but it’s available now for the Insta360 X6 via the latest camera firmware and Insta360 app. And it isn’t limited to
  
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• How to watch The Reluctant Vampire online for free

  02-10-2026 18:32 via techradar.com
  
  Stream The Reluctant Vampire for free on BBC iPlayerABROAD? Use NordVPN to unlock iPlayer (75% off)Premieres 6am BST – Sunday, October 4 The Reluctant Vampire – a six-part TV adaptation of Eric Morecambe's 1982 children's novel – drops on Sunday, October 4 and you can watch if for free in the UK (with a TV licence).The premise is simple. Val is a young boy going through the trials and tribulations of growing up, with just one little twist: he's also a vampire. The coming-of-age
  
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• The Apple Watch Ultra 3 — a 'Garmin-rivaling powerhouse' — is now up to $200 off

  02-10-2026 18:25 via techradar.com
  
  The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was our top pick for the 'best smartwatch overall' throughout 2025 and 2026, although now the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has come along to replace it. We're just finishing our tests with that one, but for now, I bring you very important news — the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has had its price cut at Best Buy and Amazon, even though the Amazon Big Deal Days sale doesn't start until next week. Right now, you can get the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with its iconic Ocean Loop band for $699 at
  
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• Nacon's new Revolution 5 Unlimited is the world's first officially licensed PS5 controller to offer a built-in control screen for 'instant adjustments without ever leaving the game'

  02-10-2026 18:19 via techradar.com
  
  Nacon has announced its new Revolution 5 Unlimited, an officially licensed controller built for PS5 consolesThe controller is the world'sfirst officially licensed PS5 controller to have a built-in control screenIt's available for pre-order today for $229.99 / £179.99 / €199.99Nacon has announced its new Revolution 5 Unlimited (R5U), a high-end asymmetric controller, officially licensed for PlayStation 5 consoles, featuring "major hardware innovations."Available to pre-order today at N
  
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• How to watch France vs Italy: Free Streams & TV Channels as Zinedine Zidane faces Roberto Mancini in Paris, team news

  02-10-2026 18:15 via techradar.com
  
  Watch France vs Italy FREE on Virgin Media Play (Ireland) / TF1+ (France) / RAI Play (Italy)Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)Kick-off: Fri, Oct 2, 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BSTWatch France vs Italy live streams as the Nations League 2026/27 continues with a Group A1 encounter between two European giants at the Stade de France, Paris. Zinedine Zidane has won two from two as Bleus boss, while Roberto Mancini is attempting a reset of the Azzurri after successive failed World Cup qualifying
  
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• Lanterns episode 8 release date and launch time on HBO Max: when does it come out?

  02-10-2026 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Lanterns have almost reached the finish line. Only one episode remains of the HBO TV original's debut season, so it's nearly time to say goodbye to Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan.Take on our Lanterns pre-season 1 finale quiz!Think you're the ultimate Lanterns fan? Prove it by showing us you're not afraid to take on the challenge of achieving 100% in our tricky, 36 question-strong Lanterns quiz!Before we do, the Green Lantern TV show's season 1 finale has got a lot of
  
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• The Nvidia Shield has been discontinued at last, but the Shield Pro lives on with a 50% price hike

  02-10-2026 17:54 via techradar.com
  
  The lower-tier Shield TV has been officially discontinuedThe Shield TV Pro will stick around, but is now $100 more expensiveThe list price is now $299 (about £225 / AU$429 before tax)One of our favorite streaming gadgets, the standard Nvidia Shield TV, is no more. We can't say we're surprised — we reported in the summer that it was unavailable via official channels and there were no indications of any restocking — but we are surprised that the Shield TV Pro is immediately getti
  
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• Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream France vs. Italy From Anywhere

  02-10-2026 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  The European heavyweights clash at the Stade de France.
  
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• Gears of War: E-Day review: old-school action is a breath of fresh air in 2026

  02-10-2026 17:50 via techradar.com
  
  Sometimes the old ones really are the best, and Gears of War: E-Day is unapologetically retro. This third-person cover shooter could have easily fallen out of a time machine straight from the Xbox 360 era, were it not for its incredible graphical fidelity. Review infoPlatform reviewed: PC
  Available on: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
  Release date: October 6, 2026If you’ve played any Gears of War game, then you know exactly what to expect going in: intense combat encounters as human soldie
  
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• Screen-free compact camera arrives for hikers with a smart binoculars trick

  02-10-2026 17:49 via techradar.com
  
  The Portal ADN7 is a new screen-free compact from outdoor specialists Nocs ProvisionsIt uses a 16MP 1/3.06-inch CMOS sensor and shoots 4K videoIt’s weatherproof and can attach to binoculars and monocularsScreen-free digital cameras are all the rage at the moment, but the new Portal AFN7 stands out from the crowd. For one, it’s made by Nocs Provisions, a company better known for its outdoor gear and binoculars than it is for cameras. And — well, just look at it. I’ve certa
  
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• How to watch Hungary vs Georgia: FREE streams, team news & TV channels for Nations League 2026/27

  02-10-2026 17:45 via techradar.com
  
  Watch Hungary vs Georgia FREE on Mediaklikk (Hungary) / 1TV Play (Georgia) / Fubo Sports Network via Tubi (US)Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)Hungary vs Georgia kick-off: Fri, Oct 2, 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BSTHungary vs Georgia should be a key game within the context of 2026/27 Nations League Group B2. With Northern Ireland and Ukraine for company, it's an eminently winnable section, yet both sides have started terribly, with a draw and a defeat apiece from their first two games, bot
  
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• How to watch Belgium vs Turkey: FREE streams, Team news & TV channels for Nations League 2026/27

  02-10-2026 17:45 via techradar.com
  
  Watch Belgium vs Turkey FREE on VTM (Belgium) / TV8 (Turkey) / Fubo Sports Network via Tubi (US)Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)Kick-off: Fri, Oct 2, 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BSTWatch Belgium vs Turkey live streams to see if Vincenzo Montella's struggling visitors can secure their first points of the Nations League 2026/27 or whether the Red Devils will get back to winning ways after a narrow defeat by France. After taking over from Rudi Garcia, former Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel
  
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• Your Next Mobile Games Will Get AI Graphics Boosts That PCs and Consoles Have Had for Years

  02-10-2026 17:36 via cnet.com
  
  AI upscaling and frame generation are coming in upcoming premium Android phones running the new highest-tier Snapdragon chips. 
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: One of Our Favorite Bluetooth Speakers Is 30% Off for Prime Day

  02-10-2026 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score $50 off both the Echo Show 5 Kids and a Shark Navigator vacuum.
  
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• Save 33% on the new waste-free Lavazza Tabli coffee maker at John Lewis

  02-10-2026 16:37 via techradar.com
  
  The Lavazza Tabli is an excellent compact espresso machine that uses tabs made from 100% compressed coffee rather than plastic and metal pods — and right now it's just £133 at John Lewis (was £199.99). That's a very impressive price cut, especially considering this innovative coffee maker only launched in the UK a few weeks ago.I got my hands on the Tabli earlier this week, and so far I'm very impressed. The coffee tabs are mess-free, holding together without crumbling, and are
  
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• Apple’s Health Age Test Doesn’t Hold Back (Oof)

  02-10-2026 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  We test Apple’s updated Health app tools in iOS 27.2 to evaluate fitness tracking metrics and age assessment accuracy.
  
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• Fairphone 6 Plus review: an eco-friendly phone that's finally available in the US

  02-10-2026 16:27 via techradar.com
  
  Fairphone 6 Plus: Two-minute reviewTo many in Europe, Fairphone is seen as a niche yet reliable Android manufacturer that specializes in one thing: fair phones. Its devices are made from eco-friendly materials, in factories that respect their workers, and are designed to last ages so they don't become e-waste.But the new Fairphone 6 Plus — officially called the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus — is not just for European buyers. It's the first of the Dutch brand's smartphones to be released in th
  
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• Reddit Is Choking Off RSS and Open Web Access to Keep AI Bots Out

  02-10-2026 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Many are worried that killing RSS feeds will destroy one of the last open, user-controlled ways to read the web.
  
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• ’28 Days Later,’ ‘Midsommar,’ ‘Late Night With the Devil’ and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in October 2026

  02-10-2026 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get spooked this month with movies like 28 Days Later, Heretic, American Psycho and more.
  
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• Audible Will Soon Let You Use AI to Talk to a Book Character

  02-10-2026 16:06 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon’s audiobook service is rolling out new AI-powered features to make listening to stories more interactive.
  
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• 7 new movies and TV shows to watch at home this weekend (October 2)

  02-10-2026 16:00 via techradar.com
  
  We've officially entered the final three months of 2026. And, while it feels like we've collectively blinked and missed half of the year, we can console ourselves by watching one or more of the new movies and TV series that have debuted on the world's best streaming services.Just like our September 18 streaming round-up, this week's recommendations list is predominantly populated by new shows. Top of my watch-list are a new period drama starring Florence Pugh, and a joint HBO-Sky drama with Sien
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera comparison — realism vs style

  02-10-2026 15:32 via techradar.com
  
  The race to crown the best camera phone of 2026 is heating up.Back in January, Samsung released the globally available Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, before Oppo and Xiaomi dropped the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, respectively, both of which were made available in the UK but not the US (Australian buyers, meanwhile, got the Xiaomi, but not the Oppo).Google entered the race with the Google Pixel 11 Pro in August, and now Apple has released the iPhone 18 Pro, which is earning plaudits for it
  
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• AI agents aggressively tried to hack US and Canadian government websites

  02-10-2026 15:05 via techradar.com
  
  AI agents repeatedly hit government sites, escalating to SQL injection after access failuresUS and Canadian authorities confirmed no compromise despite high-volume probing attemptsResearchers warn autonomous bots increasingly bypass controls to retrieve restricted dataAI agents simply won’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Security researchers from nonprofit Transluce found bots making numerous attempts to hack US and Canadian government websites in search of private information. In a
  
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• Ninja’s New Chopper Is Like Nothing I’ve Tested (Just Don’t Call It a Food Processor)

  02-10-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here’s what it does that other food choppers don’t.
  
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• Sony has revealed its new QSSR upscaling tech for the base PS5, with tech analysts confirming an 'exceptional' quality boost for Marvel's Wolverine, while Ghost of Yotei 'saw less dramatic improvements'

  02-10-2026 14:59 via techradar.com
  
  Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) is Sony's new machine-based upscaling tech for the PS5Analysts at Digital Foundry say it has "remarkable" potentialQSSR enabled in Marvel's Wolverine has an "exceptional" quality boost, while Ghost of Yotei "saw less dramatic improvements"Sony has unveiled Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), its new AI upscaling technology built for the base PS5, and it can offer major image-quality improvements.QSSR is different from PlayStation Spectral Super Resoluti
  
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• The head of Office and Teams work is leaving Microsoft — what could this mean for M365?

  02-10-2026 14:25 via techradar.com
  
  M365 EVP steps down from leading the change over relocation concernsMicrosoft is seemingly pursuing a more AI-centric approach to softwareNo direct replacement, but other execs tasked with "figuring out" the futureRyan Roslansky, Microsoft's EVP for LinkedIn and Microsoft 365, has announced plans to leave the company after 18 years, with company CEO Satya Nadella being drafted in to co-author an announcement to employees amid a broader organizational shift.A former employee of LinkedIn before it
  
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• 'Hands off our NHS data:'Inside the nationwide movement against Palantir’s £330m NHS deal

  02-10-2026 14:23 via techradar.com
  
  It’s 4 pm on an unusually warm first day of October as a small crowd begins forming outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary, the south-west UK city’s central hospital. Outpatients arriving for appointments begin to take notice as the demonstration against US company Palantir’s involvement with the UK’s health service starts to take shape.Placards are raised: “No Palantir in our NHS”, “Ditch Palantir”, “Good at harvesting your NHS data”. The
  
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• Aldi's £50 Ninja Double Stack air fryer dupe is back in stock

  02-10-2026 14:15 via techradar.com
  
  The Ambiano Vertical Air Fryer is returning to Aldi stores very soonIt's a dead ringer for the Ninja Double Stack, and costs just £49.99Aldi's £34.99 coffee maker is back as well, and in stock nowAldi's Ninja Double Stack air fryer dupe is finally coming back, and you can be first to know when it arrives in your local store. The Ambiano Vertical Air fryer was originally scheduled to arrive in stores on 1 October, but the launch has been delayed a little. Bookmark Aldi's in-store avai
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer review — an exhilarating roguelike racer that gets the blood pumping

  02-10-2026 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer isn't what I anticipated. A fun Star Wars racing game that lets you take part in a series of high-octane relays across the galaxy? Sounds great; you had me at "Star Wars." But a heart-pounding roguelike sweat-fest that had me squeezing my DualSense wireless controller in a death grip and yelling at my monitor as Kestar Bool once again beat me in the final race by the skin of my teeth? Not what I was expecting! Review infoPlatform reviewed: PS5
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