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    Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

    Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

    • Reform UK Aides Resign Following Donation Allegations Investigation

      Reform UK has suspended two senior figures, head of policy James Orr and Nigel Farage’s aide Dan Jukes, after a Channel 4 News undercover investigation appeared to show them helping arrange foreign funding for party-commissioned opinion polling in breach of electoral donation rules. Farage was also filmed appearing to celebrate the polling’s impact with the…

    • UK Government to Approve Jackdaw North Sea Gas Field This Month, Sources Confirm

      The UK government is set to approve the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, with energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expected to recommend the project to the North Sea Transition Authority, paving the way for formal sign-off within weeks. Ministers are also weighing approval of the larger Rosebank oilfield later in the year, with officials…

    • Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say

      Ministers are expected to approve the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea this month, with energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh due to recommend approval as early as next week, government sources say. Officials are also weighing whether to approve the larger Rosebank oilfield later this year, though its environmental assessment is not yet complete. Both projects…

    • Farage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donations

      Reform UK suspended two senior officials, head of policy James Orr and Nigel Farage aide Dan Jukes, after undercover footage broadcast by Channel 4 News appeared to show them helping plot a way around electoral laws on foreign donations. The revelations landed hours before Farage’s party conference speech and prompted Labour and the Liberal Democrats…

    • This rugged smartphone’s camera is a removable action cam

      RugOne, part of ruggedised phone maker Ulefon, has unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a durable smartphone featuring a magnetic, removable camera module that doubles as an action cam. The device stands out in a market dominated by uniform black slab designs, offering users a detachable camera for wearable or handheld action-style filming without needing a…

    • Tesla starts offering Cybercab robotaxi rides

      Tesla has begun offering rides in its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi, nearly two years after the driverless vehicle was first unveiled. Customers can now hail rides via Tesla’s Robotaxi app, though the Cybercab is currently only available as an option in Austin, Texas, with passengers unable to specifically request one and allocation depending on group size…

    • On Call: User who handled life-or-death situations struggled with the SHIFT key

      A tech support column from The Register’s weekly “On Call” series recounts a story from a reader nicknamed “Roy,” who worked IT support for a company handling tissue donations and organ transplants. Despite the high-stakes nature of the job, one memorable call involved a lab worker unable to log into her workstation, which turned out…

    • UK has not done enough to prepare for shocks to food supplies, says watchdog

      The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK government has not done enough to prepare the country’s food supply chain for growing risks such as the climate crisis, disease outbreaks and cyber-attacks. The public spending watchdog is calling on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to work more closely with…

    • AOC becomes latest to slam Flock cameras as mass surveillance rapidly becomes midterm sleeper issue

      Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has strongly criticised Flock Safety’s license plate-reading cameras, joining a growing bipartisan backlash that has turned the technology into an unexpected issue in America’s midterm elections. Speaking in a Wednesday interview, she said the cameras were “terrible” and warned they risked creating a “surveillance state” in which private companies harvest data…

    • From ‘dog fruit’ to darling: India’s avocado boom

      Avocado demand in India has surged over the past 15 years, transforming a fruit once dismissed as “dog fruit” into a sought-after crop for farmers, chefs and consumers. Growers such as Sunil Bopaiah of Cottanad Plantations in Kerala say interest took off around 2011 after Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty promoted avocado for skincare, prompting prices…

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