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Kemi Badenoch’s defence-spending plan, Wales school stabbing and Sánchez protests dominate
The Tories unveil a plan to raise defence spending to 3% by 2030 funded by welfare cuts, a Pembrokeshire teacher is stabbed by a pupil, and thousands protest against Sánchez in Spain; plus food-stockpiling warnings, Premier League’s return and Gloria Steinem’s final interview.
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Blood of Dawnwalker’s first patch offers relief from buggy tutorials and tight-lipped NPCs, but Rebel Wolves are still working on fixes for the stuttering and shader crash problems
The Blood of Dawnwalker, Rebel Wolves’ Witcher-inspired vampire RPG, has received its first post-launch patch on PC, addressing several quest-blocking bugs and controller issues. The update matters for players currently working through the game, as it clears progression roadblocks and smooths out early-game annoyances, though more serious technical problems flagged only the previous day remain…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Says She Tried Using AI to Turn Dakota Johnson Into Marilyn Monroe — Then Scrapped It: ‘It Fundamentally Did Not Work’
Venice Film Festival jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal has revealed she tried using AI to digitally transform Dakota Johnson into Marilyn Monroe for her short film “Flesh Impact,” which is screening at the festival, but ultimately abandoned the technology because it drained the humanity from Johnson’s performance. Speaking at a symposium on the Lido alongside composer…
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US adversary turns up the heat on America’s AI lead with an underestimated edge
China is rapidly expanding data centre and energy infrastructure to power artificial intelligence, prompting concerns in Washington that Beijing could narrow America’s substantial lead in the physical backbone of the AI race. While US officials and analysts acknowledge China remains far behind, they warn its pace of construction is exceptional, and that domestic opposition to…
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Enjoy the Windows 10 Update Experience at London’s O2
A digital advertising sign at London’s O2 arena was spotted displaying a Windows 10 update notification, a fittingly awkward reminder that Microsoft’s ageing operating system remains in widespread use nearly a year after it officially left support. The sign, promoting attractions including an indoor skydiving experience, offered an unintentionally comic juxtaposition given the reliance on…
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Thieves target mail order sales as Pokémon card prices soar
A rise in Pokémon card values has led to a wave of thefts targeting mail order sales, with thieves opening envelopes in transit to steal cards before they reach buyers. Small specialist businesses have been hit hardest, losing thousands of pounds in stock and revenue, forcing some to suspend online sales entirely while the losses…
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US law firm accuses UK AI software firm of unwanted contract renewal when it tried to leave
A California law firm, DK Law, has accused UK-based telecoms and AI software provider ConnexAI of selling it software that failed to work as promised, and of unlawfully renewing its contract after the firm tried to cancel. ConnexAI, registered as Connex One Limited in the UK and Connex One Inc in the US, has rejected…
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The best hair dryers for smooth, speedy styling at home – whatever your hair type
A Guardian journalist with several years of beauty tech reviewing experience tested 22 hair dryers to identify the best models for various needs, from curly hair diffusion to fast, travel-friendly drying. The comparison matters for anyone looking to speed up their haircare routine and reduce wear on their arms, hair and patience, particularly as newer…
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Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’
San Francisco’s tech scene is embracing what commentators are calling a “hot girl renaissance”, with women in the industry increasingly using their looks and charisma as deliberate marketing tools, countering the city’s reputation for socially awkward, poorly dressed male engineers. The trend was crystallised by a viral X thread from Celeste Amadon, founder of AI…
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RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro adds removable action camera to rugged smartphone lineup
RugOne, part of Ulefon, has launched the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged smartphone distinguished by a magnetic, detachable rear camera that also works as a standalone action camera. First teased as a prototype at MWC 2026, the device made its full debut at IFA in Berlin, with early-bird orders opening via Kickstarter on 7 September…