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Tom Ellis’ CBS Spy Series Gets Major Season 2 Mission Update
CBS has released details and images for Season 2 of CIA, Tom Ellis’s spy drama spin-off, which was renewed after a strong debut despite production setbacks. The new season will reunite CIA agent Colin Glass with FBI agent Bill Goodman as they tackle threats to US security, beginning with a dangerous Russian spy mission. Season…
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‘Fallout 76’ Officially Returns With Its Bloodiest Season Yet
Bethesda has released “The Slasher” update for Fallout 76, a Halloween-themed expansion that introduces a serial killer storyline to the online RPG. The update represents a significant evolution for the game, which has substantially transformed since its troubled 2018 launch, introducing a darker horror tone through its narrative about brutal murders stalking players across Appalachia.…
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At BAFTA event, Tom Cruise champions human-made cinema over AI
Tom Cruise delivered a passionate six-minute defence of human artistry over artificial intelligence at a BAFTA: Life in Pictures event in London, earning spontaneous applause. He argued that audiences still want authentic human experiences, real performances and traditional theatrical cinema, citing a strong summer box office and young people’s engagement with films as evidence. Cruise…
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Nearly half of young people favour AI for fact-checking
A report says young people increasingly trust artificial intelligence over humans for checking facts and explaining unfamiliar subjects, raising concerns about education’s relevance in the AI era. Its authors warn that schools and universities risk losing authority unless they adapt quickly and provide clear guidance on safe, responsible AI use. A Public First poll of…
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Dinghy reaches Folkestone after evading patrols, with five detained
A dinghy carrying up to seven migrants reached the coast near Folkestone after reportedly evading French and UK patrols, prompting criticism of the Government’s border controls. Five people were detained, while some were reportedly unaccounted for before police and immigration officers arrived; these reports were unconfirmed. The landing was described as the first known uncontrolled…
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ChromeOS Flex extends the life of older Windows PCs for free
Windows 10 reached end-of-life in October 2025, leaving users with ageing computers that no longer receive security updates. However, losing software support does not automatically render hardware obsolete. Google’s ChromeOS Flex offers a free alternative that allows users to install Chrome OS on existing hardware, delivering a lightweight operating system that runs more efficiently than…
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Pokémon Officially Takes Pikachu Somewhere the Franchise Has Never Gone
The Pokémon Company International has sent a special Astronaut Pikachu plush to the International Space Station as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations and partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA). The plush’s journey blends the franchise with real science and is intended to encourage fans to take an interest in space exploration. Astronaut Pikachu…
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Pensioner loses legs after missed diagnosis; Lib Dems torn over transgender rights
An eighty-year-old pensioner has had both legs amputated following a four-year diagnostic failure. Separately, the Liberal Democrats clash over transgender rights policy after leader Sir Ed Davey backed controversial changes.
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Anthropic-linked CVEs pile up, attackers mostly shrug
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, which provides vetted partners with access to the Claude Mythos Preview model for defensive security work, has been credited with discovering 225 vulnerabilities since launching in April. However, only one of these flaws has been exploited in the wild, according to VulnCheck security researcher Patrick Garrity, suggesting that the model’s impressive bug-hunting…
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Wired keyboards retain an edge when every millisecond matters
Wired keyboards generally deliver more consistent low-latency performance than Bluetooth models, making them preferable for competitive gaming and other timing-sensitive tasks. For ordinary typing, office work and less reaction-dependent games, Bluetooth’s convenience usually outweighs its performance limitations. Keyboard responsiveness also depends on actuation speed, debounce rate and polling rate, although modern keyboards have largely addressed…