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Tories pledge major prison expansion; Cornell assault case reopens; Grohl joins AC/DC
Conservatives pledge major prison expansion and end to early-release schemes. Cornell faces renewed scrutiny over a sexual assault investigation, whilst Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage at MetLife Stadium.
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How Apple’s Thunderbolt ports are different from USB-C
USB-C describes the connector’s shape, while Thunderbolt is a set of features and performance standards that can use that connector. This means two ports that look identical may differ substantially in speed, display support and compatibility, so checking a device’s specifications matters. USB-C ports can range from USB 2 at 480 Mbps to USB4 Version…
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California will fine robotaxi companies if their vehicles block first responders
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will penalise robotaxi companies if their autonomous vehicles block emergency services such as ambulances and fire trucks. The move comes after several high-profile incidents in which driverless cars have obstructed first responders, prompting concerns about public safety and emergency response times. Senate Bill 1246 establishes penalties for…
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Arc Raiders Will Temporarily Go Free-to-Play Alongside Major Update
Arc Raiders will be free to play for a limited weekend from 8 to 12 October, coinciding with the release of its Frozen Trail update. The trial gives players full access and could draw people back to the game, which has seen its concurrent player numbers fall since launch. Frozen Trail adds a map, Battle…
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Give your ageing Android phone a useful second life in the home or outdoors
An older Android phone can remain useful after it becomes too slow, unsupported or inconvenient for daily use. The article suggests giving it one dedicated role, making use of hardware such as its camera, GPS, screen, speakers and Wi-Fi. Ideas include using it as a kitchen display for recipes and timers, a smart-home control panel,…
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Metro Redux’s Next-Gen Update arrives this month as franchise passes 50 million sales
Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux are receiving free next-gen updates this month as the long-running franchise celebrates surpassing 50 million copies sold worldwide. The updates will arrive on 22nd October for PC and 29th October for consoles, enhancing the 16-year-old games with modern visual and audio improvements ahead of the highly anticipated…
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Clever database, but can it run Doom?
A developer has ported the classic video game Doom entirely to SQL, demonstrating the surprising capabilities of modern database systems. Lukas Vogel created SQLDoom after criticism of his previous DOOMQL project, which used raycasting instead of Doom’s original BSP-tree rendering technique. This achievement shows that sophisticated applications once thought impossible to implement in SQL can…
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Child killed in north Wales; three arrested over Trump threats
Six-year-old Harrison has died in north Wales after being struck by a van near his home. Three university students have been arrested over alleged threatening social media posts targeting President Trump ahead of a rally on their campus.
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Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn’t (2026)
Mosquito repellents can make outdoor spaces more comfortable, but no method permanently clears a yard: protection fades and mosquitoes return. The article reviews personal and larger-scale devices that repel mosquitoes with chemical vapour, alongside their practical limits. A portable, rechargeable Thermacell device uses metofluthrin to protect an area roughly 10 feet in every direction, with…
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Palantir’s fondness for French food cooked up tech’s latest fad – forward-deployed engineers
“Forward-deployed engineers” have become technology’s latest buzzword as AWS and Microsoft invest billions in embedding top consultants with clients to help them build artificial intelligence applications. The practice reflects a broader industry struggle: organisations often fail to turn AI experiments into functioning production systems, making hands-on expert guidance essential. Palantir, credited with coining the term…