Talk Fuse

    Topic: Technology

    Technology covers the tools, companies and systems shaping how people work, communicate, create and access information. It includes artificial intelligence, software, consumer devices, space and digital infrastructure, as well as the policy, security and social questions that follow them.

    The topic matters because technological change increasingly affects everyday life and public decision-making. Coverage helps readers follow new developments, assess their practical impact and understand the debates around innovation, privacy, reliability and accountability.

    • London cops handed victim’s new address and number to her stalker, watchdog says

      The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded and issued an enforcement notice against London’s Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) following two data breaches in 2024, one of which saw officers hand a stalking victim’s new address and phone number to her stalker. The ICO said the failures were not isolated incidents but reflected broader weaknesses…

    • Sleep unveil new album Hemispheres and single The Morrisist

      Doom pioneers Sleep have announced a new album, “Hemispheres,” due out this autumn as the follow-up to 2018’s “The Sciences.” The announcement confirms the band’s new lineup, first revealed in June alongside 2026 tour dates and a comic book tie-in, and arrives alongside the release of a fresh single. The band’s founding singer, bassist and…

    • Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos

      Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney’s films and TV shows, including franchises such as Star Wars, Toy Story and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in their videos. The scheme, which will launch first in the US before expanding to other countries, aims to make it easier for fans…

    • Moonlighter 2 The Endless Vault gets a 1.0 release date as it leaves Steam Early Access in September

      Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, the dungeon-crawling shopkeeper sequel from developer Digital Sun and publisher 11 Bit Studios, will leave Steam Early Access with a full 1.0 launch on 2 September. To mark the occasion, the developer and publisher are giving away the original Moonlighter on Steam for a limited time, rewarding the strong reception…

    • Moonlighter is free on Steam for a limited time

      Moonlighter, the acclaimed 2018 action RPG that mixes roguelite dungeon crawling with shopkeeping, is being given away free on Steam for a limited period. Developer Digital Sun is offering the game at no cost as it gears up to release its sequel, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, next month, using the promotion to draw new…

    • Cloud startup Volta claims $10B AI lab deal for Norway bit barn

      Norwegian AI infrastructure startup Volta has emerged from stealth with plans to build “AI factories” in Norway and elsewhere, targeting multiple gigawatts of capacity by 2030. The company, backed by Nvidia and Michael Dell’s family office, positions itself as a “vertically integrated” rent-a-GPU operator similar to rivals such as Nscale and CoreWeave, and says it…

    • Capcom names hosts for gamescom Future Games Show line-up

      Capcom has confirmed that “Resident Evil Requiem” stars Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, on 26 August. The pair, who voice Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in Capcom’s February-released title, spoke publicly about the role, saying they were “thrilled” to front the showcase and…

    • Peloton Cross Training Bike+ review: A better connected bike that still demands a premium price

      Peloton has launched the Cross Training Bike+, its most advanced exercise bike yet, combining AI-powered movement tracking from its Guide cameras with a premium connected bike. Engadget’s review, based on roughly four months of use, finds the £2,695-plus device offers genuine improvements over previous models but still comes with a steep price and a mandatory…

    • Beaten Path Revealed for PC and Consoles

      Introducing Beaten Path, a new solo-developed tactical RPG set in a world of ancient machines and fallen gods. The developer (Jarett Gross) cites Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics as his inspirations. It includes 25 fully voice-acted characters.

    • ‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

      Uber and the London-based technology firm Wayve have been granted the first minicab licences in London for self-driving taxis, with paid trips due to begin “later this summer” ahead of a full public launch. A human safety driver will remain behind the wheel initially, but the move marks a significant step in London becoming one…