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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.

    • ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time

      ChatGPT, Grok and Claude all came back online after suffering near-simultaneous outages on Thursday, briefly leaving users of three of the world’s leading AI chatbots unable to access them at once. OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI each resolved their respective issues within a few hours, though it remains unclear whether the disruptions were in any way…

    • Dyson’s new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune

      Dyson has unveiled a wave of 12 new products at its “Dyson Unveiled” event in Berlin, held alongside IFA 2026, spanning air purifiers, robot vacuums, floor cleaners and haircare. Chief engineer Jake Dyson said the 2026 range is built around greater “intelligence” — computer vision, AI and machine learning features designed to make devices more…

    • Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella

      Google DeepMind and Google Research have launched WeatherNext 3, a new AI weather forecasting model that will feed into Google Search, Maps and Gemini, as well as being made available to researchers via Google’s cloud platforms. The model has topped Operational WeatherBench, an independent benchmark for AI forecasts, beating rival deep-learning systems from Microsoft, Nvidia…

    • Google says its AI weather model is getting better

      Google has rolled out WeatherNext 3, an updated AI weather forecasting model that it says draws more heavily on live satellite observations rather than relying solely on historical data, allowing forecasts to update every hour instead of every six. The company describes the results as “unprecedentedly” sharp, particularly for predicting rain and snow from fast-moving…

    • Dyson introduces liquid-cooled straightener to limit hair damage

      Dyson has unveiled two new hair care products, the Corrale CoolShine straightener and the Airsmooth dryer brush, expanding its beauty range days after launching a camera-equipped electric toothbrush. The straightener’s key innovation is active liquid cooling, intended to reduce residual heat exposure and resulting hair damage, addressing a common concern with high-heat styling tools. The…

    • Salesforce cites Claude costs for lower profit margin outlook

      Salesforce told investors it could not raise its profit margin guidance because of the cost of running Anthropic’s Claude models internally, revealing how heavily AI spending is now weighing on the CRM giant’s finances. Deputy CFO Mike Spencer told the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference that the company had “unleashed” Claude across its research and development…

    • Kobo Libra Colour leads US e-reader buying guide

      The Guardian’s Filter team has tested and ranked six of the most popular e-readers on the US market for autumn 2026, aiming to help buyers pick a device suited to their budget, reading habits or family needs. The guide matters because e-readers now offer meaningfully different features than in past years, becoming lighter, brighter and…

    • aTwist launches vertical microseries platform in eight markets

      aTwist, a new vertical-video microseries platform founded by television veterans Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun, has launched in eight markets with an initial slate of scripted, unscripted and animated original series. The venture positions itself as a distinct entrant in the fast-growing mobile-first streaming space, betting that tightly paced, cliffhanger-driven storytelling can hook…

    • Crimson Desert expansion Charting the Unknown arrives 15 October

      Pearl Abyss has confirmed 15th October as the release date for Charting the Unknown, the first post-launch DLC for its hit action RPG Crimson Desert, following a vague tease of expansion content back in June. Unveiled during a State of Play presentation, the DLC adds new story missions in which characters Kliff, Oongka and Damiane…

    • Hohem’s Eyepic gimbal camera has a detachable camera

      Hohem, known mainly for camera and smartphone gimbals, has unveiled the Eyepic, a two-in-one gimbal camera featuring a detachable camera unit that can be worn around the neck or attached to a helmet, cap or other surfaces. The design allows users to switch between a stabilised gimbal setup and a wearable action camera, positioning it…

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