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What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?
Screen users often mistake a mark on their display for dirt, only to discover it’s actually a pixel fault — either a “stuck” pixel or a “dead” pixel. Engadget explains how to tell the two apart, since one can often be fixed while the other cannot, which matters for anyone deciding whether to troubleshoot, live…
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Unions call for defence cash to be given to workers
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has opened its annual conference by demanding that money earmarked for defence spending be redirected to workers instead, as part of a campaign called Wages Not Weapons. The motion argues that “real security” comes from strong public services and social protection rather than military spending, putting the union movement at…
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Wild scenes on flight from Melbourne as two men allegedly claim to have a gun before they are restrained by group and zip-tied to their seats
A Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha erupted into chaos on Friday afternoon when two male passengers allegedly assaulted crew members and claimed to be carrying a firearm, sparking a prolonged mid-air struggle. Passengers and cabin crew, reportedly up to seven people, worked together to restrain the pair, who allegedly spat at and headbutted…
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Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?
The advice to simply restart a device when something goes wrong applies just as much to gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally as it does to regular PCs, since both run full operating systems (SteamOS or Windows) under the hood. Restarting regularly can resolve a range of common problems, including game crashes,…
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Trump meets Irish political leaders whilst hosting secretive Dublin business gathering
A journalist’s first-hand account has detailed the tight secrecy and lengthy waits surrounding President Trump’s visit to Ireland, focused on a private business gathering at Deerfield, the US Ambassador’s residence in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Invited guests, including the reporter, were bussed to the venue in darkness before dawn on Saturday with scant notice of timings,…
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No. 10 North fiasco: Prime Minister ‘struggling’ to find time to head back to his beloved Manchester
Andy Burnham’s “No. 10 North” initiative, which sees the Prime Minister split his time between Downing Street and a Manchester base at GCHQ’s Heron House, is reportedly descending into disarray. Government sources say Burnham underestimated the volume of work required in London and is now struggling to find time to make the trips north, undermining…
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Mikel Arteta says penalty given to Sunderland ‘unacceptable at this level’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks after Sunderland were awarded a penalty during the champions’ 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Arteta argued that defender Ezri Konsa did not foul Dan Ballard, instead accusing the Sunderland player of pulling his opponent down, and called the decision “unacceptable at this level”…
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Reform’s £72m windfall and Trump’s Ireland remarks stir controversy amid oil supply fears
Burnham reportedly plans to break from Starmer’s legacy while Reform banks record crypto donations; Trump’s reunification comments unsettle Dublin and London; Houthi strikes shut a key Saudi pipeline; OpenAI faces RubyGems attack claims; Arsenal stay unbeaten.
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Cops called to Kamala Harris’ $8M home after intruder spotted
Police were called to Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff’s $8 million Malibu home late on Friday night after a woman reportedly reached the couple’s front door, left when asked, then returned shortly afterwards and prompted a further call to the Los Angeles Police Department. Harris’s spokesperson said security personnel stopped the woman before she reached…
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Nigel Farage celebrates £72million donations from crypto-billionaire backers as he declares war chest will ready Reform for No10
Nigel Farage has hailed a record-breaking £72million in donations to Reform UK from two crypto-billionaire backers, describing the money as an “investment in democratic renewal” that will professionalise the party ahead of the next general election. The funds, given upfront reportedly to avoid any future Labour cap on political donations, are intended to fund campaign…