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Terror arrest near RAF base; memory chip shortage bites
A dual national arrested on terrorism suspicion near RAF Fairford in an expanding counter-terror probe. Memory chip shortages from soaring AI demand are expected to persist through 2028.
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Google tests whether satellites can power data centres in orbit
Google has launched its first Suncatcher satellite to test whether its tensor processing units can operate through launch and in space. The project explores whether abundant solar energy could make orbital data centres economically viable, but Google’s research stresses that major cost and engineering hurdles remain. Google estimates launch costs would need to fall to…
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Nikon microscopy prize winner faces scrutiny over AI-coloured cilia footage
Dr Ning Xu of Tsinghua University won the top prize at Nikon’s “Small World in Motion” microscopy competition with a video of cilia in a child with a rare genetic disease, but faced intense backlash when scientists questioned its authenticity. The controversy highlights a fundamental tension in modern science: the distinction between using AI to…
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Massachusetts man charged over alleged stalking of Katie Miller
John Anthony Proia III, a 41-year-old from Waltham, Massachusetts, has been charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, in a case that exposed tensions between the Millers and federal law enforcement. The charges follow allegations of a sustained harassment campaign conducted between August and September,…
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Housemates received texts from Baird’s phone after his alleged murder
Jesse Baird’s female housemates received text messages from his phone number on February 20 and 21, 2024, discussing his removal of furniture from their Paddington rental—unaware that Baird had been allegedly murdered by his ex-boyfriend, Beau Lamarre-Condon, on the morning of February 19. The messages created the false impression that Baird was still alive and…
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Range Rover reported stolen crashes into solicitors’ office in Marylebone
A Range Rover said to have been stolen crashed into the fence of a solicitors’ office in Marylebone, central London, at about 4.30am on Thursday. The owner said it had been taken using hacking technology despite the keys still being in his possession; no injuries were reported. The damaged vehicle was removed by tow truck…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings founders sessions on AI, funding and growth
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled for 13–15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event will focus on practical questions about building lasting companies in the AI era, offering founders sessions and networking intended to help them make decisions about products, fundraising and growth. The programme spans six stages and more than 200 sessions,…
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Solihull crypto robbery leaves businessman injured and wife fearing for unborn baby
Three masked intruders broke into a Solihull home and beat a businessman with hammers while threatening to kill his seven-months-pregnant wife and their unborn baby unless he transferred cryptocurrency. The attack illustrates a growing form of violent robbery targeting crypto owners, where criminals can pressure victims to make transfers that are difficult to reverse. The…
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Judge Amit Mehta dismisses publishers’ antitrust cases over Google AI summaries
Federal Judge Amit Mehta dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation against Google, rejecting their claims that the company’s AI search features violate competition law. The ruling matters to publishers seeking legal remedies for the loss of web traffic and revenue they say Google’s AI summaries have caused. Chegg and Penske Media…