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Early election speculation clouds Labour as trade deficit soars to twenty-year peak
Downing Street advisers urge PM to call spring election amid police reform tensions and record trade deficit. Also in the bulletin: Trump-Xi state dinner and Waymo’s driverless expansion milestone.
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How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone
The article explains how to record a phone’s screen on Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy and iPhone devices. Screen recording is useful for making tutorials, capturing gameplay or documenting on-screen activity, with built-in tools offering options such as microphone audio, touch indicators and camera overlays. On Pixel phones, Screen recorder is accessed through Quick Settings and…
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DriveWealth breach exposed data of some former Revolut customers
DriveWealth has disclosed a data breach affecting some former customers, including Revolut users, after attackers used social engineering to gain unauthorised access on 4 and 5 September. The incident matters because the stolen historical information could support phishing, impersonation, identity fraud and further social engineering, although Revolut’s systems, funds and investments were not compromised. The…
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The Drive-In, Streaming Platform Where Indie Filmmakers Keep IP, Audience and Money, Sets Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
A new streaming platform called The Drive-In is launching in October 2026 to provide independent filmmakers with direct distribution and monetisation capabilities. The platform addresses a persistent challenge for indie creators by allowing them to retain full ownership of their intellectual property, audience relationships and revenue—a significant departure from traditional distribution models that typically require…
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Who Killed Paulina Borsook’s Career?
Paulina Borsook, a technology journalist, published “Cyberselfish” in 2000, a critical examination of Silicon Valley’s libertarian culture and misogyny that sold respectably with warm reviews. Following its release, her career mysteriously collapsed: editors ceased taking her calls, publishing opportunities disappeared, and she gradually lost employment, financial security and stable housing, spending twenty-five years wondering if…
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Saw Creators Return to the Franchise for New Movie from Wrong Turn Director
An untitled new Saw film has been announced, with Mike P. Nelson directing. The project matters because original creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell are returning as producers, suggesting a possible return to the series’ horror and mystery-focused roots. The film is not being called Saw 11, prompting speculation that it could be a reboot…
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Washington supports Musk’s challenge to €120m EU penalty
The US government is supporting Elon Musk and X in their legal challenge against a €120m EU fine over the platform’s blue verification badges. It argues that the European Commission exceeded its authority by applying EU rules to a US company, raising wider concerns about the reach of European technology regulation. The fine also covers…
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Finland and Sweden jointly intercept Russian aircraft over Gulf of Finland
Finland and Sweden conducted their first joint operation on Thursday, scrambling fighter jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland in international airspace. The operation involved tracking a group of Russian aircraft including a transport plane and several fighter jets, demonstrating NATO cooperation at a time when European nations are…
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Beckham paid £39m as World Cup campaigns fuel record profits
David Beckham received about $51m (£39m) in dividends from his commercial empire, as World Cup-related advertising partnerships helped drive record profits. His appearances in roughly 12 campaigns for brands including Lenovo, McDonald’s, Bank of America, Verizon and Lay’s contributed to a 20% rise in revenue, highlighting the continuing commercial strength of his global profile. DRJB…
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Cyber attack disrupts Dyfed-Powys Police systems and may have exposed staff data
Dyfed-Powys Police has suffered a cyber attack that disrupted some non-emergency systems, including online and email contacts, while its emergency response remained unaffected. The force said staff information may have been accessed or compromised, but there is currently no evidence that members of the public had their personal data exposed. The incident was identified on…