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The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that UK regulators are lagging behind businesses in responding to the privacy risks posed by Meta’s smart glasses, which critics have dubbed “pervert glasses” due to their potential for covert filming. While venues such as Wetherspoons, theatre group ATG, restaurants, schools and members’ clubs have already banned the devices, ministers have…
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Steam user data ‘may have been compromised’ by a cyberattack targeting Valve’s European shipping partner
Valve has warned that some European customers who bought Steam hardware may have had their delivery information compromised after a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, its regional shipping partner. The incident matters because the exposed details could be used for targeted phishing, scam calls or other fraud, although Valve itself was not reported to have been…
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Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
US Senator Bernie Sanders has written to the chief executives of Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic urging them to pause AI development, warning that Congress will step in with regulation if the pace of deployment continues unchecked. The Vermont senator argues that AI systems have crossed a “critical” risk threshold and that their creators are losing…
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Water companies circumventing bonus rules? What did ministers expect? | Nils Pratley
Nils Pratley argues that the UK government should not be surprised that water companies are finding ways around the ban on bonuses for polluting bosses, since it was entirely predictable. The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 let Ofwat block performance-related bonuses at the worst-offending firms but left salaries, allowances and retention payments untouched, so companies…
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Sheffield park Friends group determined to continue pushing restoration plan
The fierce determination of a group of Sheffielders to transform an unloved part of a city park into an area of natural beauty has seen them challenge Sheffield City Council relentlessly.
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Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets fought back from a disastrous start to their innings to beat Southern Brave in a Hundred women’s competition eliminator-stage match at Trent Bridge, securing their place in the tournament final. The victory means Southern Brave, who had appeared strong opponents, are instead knocked into the eliminator, leaving their route to the final far…
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Trump demands compensation for US from Iran
President Trump on Monday demanded from Iran compensation for those who have died amid the conflict, after Tehran called for compensation for damages. “I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict (started because, THEY WILL NOT…
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4 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 80s Pop Music
This American Songwriter piece looks back at four songs from the 1980s that each marked an artist’s very first chart-topping hit, spotlighting the moment these acts first reached No. 1 on the charts. It’s a light, nostalgic feature aimed at pop and rock fans revisiting landmark tracks from the decade. The four songs are Michael…
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Genki’s New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen
Accessory maker Genki is entering the controller market with the Manta, a premium pad featuring its own 2.79-inch screen and onboard operating system, allowing users to switch profiles, remap buttons and manage settings directly on the device without needing a companion app. The move places Genki alongside recent similar efforts, such as Anbernic’s screen-equipped controller,…
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
Google is set to hold its annual Made by Google hardware launch event on Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 range along with updated smartwatches, refreshed earbuds and possibly a new item tracker. The event is notable for its unusual evening timing and for being hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, while…