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‘You ruined our Christmas’: Leaked texts to Cyara CEO reveal sales boss’s fury before he allegedly downloaded 11,000 files and joined a rival in lucrative government contract battle
Cyara Solutions, a Melbourne-founded, Texas-based AI customer experience software firm, is suing former ANZ sales manager Stephen Mitchell and rival company Hypertech Solutions over an alleged breach of confidentiality obligations. Cyara claims Mitchell misused confidential information he obtained during his employment to benefit Hypertech, which was competing for a contract worth around AU$3.5 million connected…
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No bailouts for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports of thousands of job cuts, says minister
The UK government has ruled out a taxpayer-funded bailout for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as the carmaker prepares to cut up to 4,000 jobs, around 12% of its 34,000-strong UK workforce. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said it was not his role to “intervene and run businesses”, ahead of crunch talks on Tuesday between JLR, unions…
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Some Americans call us ‘Europoor’ – but there are seven ways we’re exceedingly rich | Emma Beddington
Guardian columnist Emma Beddington responds to American claims that Europeans are “Europoor” — mocked online for lower salaries, higher taxes and reliance on public transport compared with the US. She acknowledges some truth to the jibe, citing figures showing stronger US GDP growth and higher cost-of-living-adjusted wages, but argues these statistics ignore quality-of-life factors such…
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Uncanny and unappetizing: appetites spoil as AI images take over food menus
Restaurants are increasingly turning to AI-generated images of food for menus and marketing, drawing criticism from diners who find the results unappealing or even off-putting. Consumers have shared images of leathery, beetle-flecked meat and bread resembling reptile skin, with viral posts prompting widespread mockery, while restaurateurs defend the practice as a cost-saving measure amid high…
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How to check your PC’s hard-drive health
Storage drives often fail without warning, and while a mechanical hard drive may signal trouble through unusual noises, solid-state drives give no such physical clues, making it harder to know when one is deteriorating. Engadget outlines several built-in and free tools Windows users can use to check drive health before problems escalate, noting that a…
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Moment newlyweds tumble into river during wedding photoshoot
A bride and groom in Norfolk fell into the River Bure after their canoe overturned during a photoshoot on their wedding day, an accident they say has since become their favourite part of a chaotic but joyful celebration. Jamie and Michelle Wade, both 46, from Horstead, lost their balance while posing for photographs on 29…
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After years away, 9/11 survivor returns to work at World Trade Centre
Greg Carafello, now 66, survived the 9/11 attacks after evacuating the South Tower of the World Trade Center moments before it was struck by a hijacked plane, and has since returned to work in a new tower built on the same site. His account, given to the Daily Mail around the 25th anniversary of the…
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GOTY 2026 is the Weakest Field in Years
Polygon’s Game of the Year 2026 tracker suggests this year’s field is unusually weak, with Resident Evil Requiem remaining the sole strong contender for a nomination even as the release calendar edges towards autumn. Grand Theft Auto 6 is still expected to sweep the award once released, but its dominance has overshadowed a race for…
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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY “plug-in solar” kits, already popular across Europe, are gaining traction in the US as a low-cost alternative to traditional rooftop solar installations. Unlike conventional systems, which can cost around $15,000 and require contractors, permits and utility approval, these plug-in kits start at roughly $300, need no electrician, and can simply be hung from a…
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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket
German startup Isar Aerospace has become the first company to launch a fully commercial orbital rocket from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s space industry. The success positions the Munich-founded firm as the clear leader among a wave of European launch startups seeking to break the near-monopoly of state-subsidised incumbents Arianespace and…