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Met Police apologises after the email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims were shared in data breach
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after email addresses belonging to alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed were shared in a data breach. The error is significant because it may have exposed the identities of people connected to sensitive allegations, raising concerns about privacy and confidence in the police response. The breach involved victims’ email addresses…
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What’s the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have
USB’s trident symbol indicates a USB connection, but on its own it usually refers to older USB 2.0 technology rather than revealing every capability of a port or cable. Understanding labels, symbols and colours matters because USB connections can vary widely in data-transfer speed, charging ability and display support, affecting which accessories work best with…
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I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
The Verge reviewer says OhSnap’s $50 Snap Grip Stand is the first magnetic phone grip he has wanted to keep permanently attached, after months of use and despite previously finding the brand’s products expensive or flawed. He considers its combination of a slim grip and quickly deployable vertical stand particularly useful, making it easier to…
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Courtney Love Gives Album Update, Reveals She Almost Died
Courtney Love says her long-awaited solo album is finished, ending years of intermittent updates since she first teased it in 2023. In an Instagram video, she also disclosed that severe health problems after moving to England in 2019 left her hospitalised and close to death, though she says she has since recovered and is now…
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10 Classic Sci-fi Cyberpunk Books You Must Read in 2026
The article recommends classic cyberpunk novels to read ahead of Apple TV’s planned January 2027 adaptation of William Gibson’s Neuromancer. – Neuromancer: Gibson’s influential hacker-heist novel, set between cyberspace and future Japan. – Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: Philip K. Dick’s stranger source novel for Blade Runner. – Snow Crash: Neal Stephenson’s satirical cyberpunk…
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What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it
Hybrid cars rely on both a 12-volt auxiliary battery and a high-voltage traction battery, and failure of either can cause serious disruption. A dead 12-volt battery may leave the vehicle unable to start, while a traction-battery fault can reduce performance, trigger warnings or prevent the hybrid system from restarting; prompt attention is important because the…
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Live updates: Iran responds to Trump’s Strait of Hormuz comments; Katie Miller’s podcast continues to grow
President Trump’s comments on making the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on Friday sparked a response from Iran, stating on the social platform X that it will continue to stay in the country’s control. “This strait will only be closed and opened under Iran’s command, and as long as you do not accept the…
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New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe
New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards. The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet,…
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‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Hacks’ Top GALECA Dorian TV Awards Winners List
The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of its 18th Dorian TV Awards, with Heated Rivalry and Hacks emerging as the leading honourees. Heated Rivalry won best TV drama and best LGBTQ TV show, while Hacks took best TV comedy and best written TV show, highlighting the awards’ recognition of both mainstream…