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Ireland and Israel draw in relocated Nations League match amid regional conflict concerns
A Republic of Ireland versus Israel Nations League fixture proceeded under heightened scrutiny owing to geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns in the region. Originally scheduled for Dublin, the match was reloca
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£30m Abersoch hotel project stalls again amid developers’ dispute
A £30 million hotel complex in the Welsh coastal village of Abersoch has stalled for a second time, with a dispute between developers now threatening the project’s future. The proposed Ty Gwyn Abersoch hotel, which would replace the White House Hotel demolished in 2016, began construction in 2024 after years of delay, but work halted…
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Losses from hacked UK accounts rose more than 400% to £6.3m
Money stolen through hacked email and social media accounts has surged by more than 400% in one year, reaching £6.3m in the 2025-26 financial year, according to the Report Fraud service. The rise underscores how account hijacking now poses a significant personal security threat, extending beyond individual victims to their friends and family who can…
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A dedicated PC sound card mainly benefits audio producers needing higher fidelity and controls
Dedicated sound cards were once essential for PC gaming and music, but built-in motherboard audio now handles most everyday needs. This makes a separate card unnecessary for many people, even as formats such as Dolby Atmos and lossless audio become more common. Motherboards can process audio and provide microphone and speaker connections, while high-quality sound…
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard launches anti-bullying campaign after sudden death of partner
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has launched an anti-bullying campaign following the sudden death of her partner, Kenan Urker, aged 34, who died at his Louisiana home on 1 October, his birthday. Blanchard claims Urker experienced significant online harassment and cyberbullying prior to his death, and she is using his memory to advocate for legislative change. Her…
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Foldable iPhone Duo reportedly drops Face ID and camera features
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, makes several significant sacrifices to accommodate its innovative folding display. Whilst the device offers an exciting new form factor with a redesigned interface, it lacks key features found on traditional iPhone models, including FaceID facial recognition and the Camera Control button. These compromises mean potential buyers must weigh whether…
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iPhone Duo combines foldable design and software for better group selfies
Apple’s iPhone Duo is designed to make group selfies easier by combining its foldable form with new camera software. The features aim to let people use the phone’s higher-quality rear cameras while joining the picture themselves, though how useful they prove in everyday use remains uncertain. The Duo, due to ship on 23 October, starts…
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Leaked images reveal Google’s compact Fitbit Edge fitness tracker
Leaked images have revealed Google’s upcoming Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, apparently succeeding the Charge line which last received an update in 2023. The device reportedly sits between the minimalist Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch, offering a compact screen capable of displaying widgets without the bulk of a traditional smartwatch. The Edge is reported…
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Blackout report links app use with improved GCSE results at 60% of schools
A report suggests that 60 per cent of secondary schools using the Blackout app saw GCSE results improve after restricting pupils’ smartphone use during the school day. Teachers also reported fewer phone-related punishments, more face-to-face interaction and calmer classrooms, although the figures show an association rather than proving the app caused the changes. Blackout blocks…
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V-Sync Explained: How Frame Synchronisation Solves Screen Tearing at a Performance Cost
Screen tearing is a common visual artefact in PC gaming that occurs when a graphics card’s rendering speed outpaces a monitor’s fixed refresh rate, causing multiple frames to display simultaneously on screen and creating