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    Topic: Technology

    Technology covers the tools, companies and systems shaping how people work, communicate, create and access information. It includes artificial intelligence, software, consumer devices, space and digital infrastructure, as well as the policy, security and social questions that follow them.

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    • Drivers face being clobbered by tax on workplace parking spaces backed by Andy Burnham, with nearly a dozen town halls drawing up plans to bring in the levy

      Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has backed a proposed tax on workplace parking spaces, with around a dozen town halls understood to be drawing up plans to introduce the levy. The charge would require employers to pay a fee for each parking space they provide to staff, with the cost likely to be…

    • Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit

      Craig Overton helped Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets in the Men’s Hundred, with the all-rounder getting the better of his twin brother Jamie Overton during the match. Trent Rockets secured the win with two balls to spare in a closely fought contest, highlighting a rare instance of sibling rivalry playing out directly…

    • ‘That was pretty annoying’ – Bairstow talks through dropped catch

      BBC Sport has published a short mic’d-up video clip showing London Spirit wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow reacting after dropping a catch during a Men’s Hundred match against Trent Rockets. The clip captures Bairstow’s candid, in-the-moment reaction and his explanation of what went wrong, offering fans a rare insight into player emotions during live play. Such behind-the-scenes…

    • ‘Masterful’ Duckett’s 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit

      Ben Duckett produced a standout innings of 75 runs to guide Trent Rockets to victory over London Spirit in the 2026 Men’s Hundred, with the performance drawing praise as “masterful” from commentators. The win highlights Duckett’s strong current form in the tournament and gives the Rockets a valuable boost in the competitive Hundred standings. Duckett…

    • Nanoleaf’s monitor stand is an all-in-one setup that brightens up your desk space

      Nanoleaf has launched the Smart LED Monitor Stand, a multi-purpose desk accessory that combines ergonomic height adjustment with built-in ambient lighting. The device is designed to raise a display closer to natural eye level, promoting better posture, while also doubling as a lighting fixture, marking a departure from Nanoleaf’s usual standalone lighting products. The stand…

    • Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls dev apologises for PC “gameplay and performance issues”

      Arc System Works, developer of the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, has apologised after PC players reported widespread performance and gameplay problems during the title’s open beta. The studio confirmed it is investigating the issues and working on a fix, though it has yet to provide a timeline, which is notable given the game…

    • Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI

      Moonshot AI’s release of its Kimi model has reignited debate over Chinese AI progress and its implications for American competitiveness, echoing the reaction seen earlier when DeepSeek launched. TechCrunch’s Equity podcast hosts Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec and Sean O’Kane discussed why the story has become such a flashpoint, noting that OpenAI and Anthropic have reportedly…

    • Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered review (2018)

      The supplied text for this PC Gamer article does not contain the actual review content. Instead, it consists entirely of website navigation, membership promotions, and boilerplate elements from the PC Gamer site (club sign-up prompts, newsletter forms, menu links), with no substantive text about “Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered” itself. As a result, no factual summary…

    • Here’s our first look at Apple TV’s Neuromancer adaptation

      Apple has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its television adaptation of William Gibson’s 1984 cyberpunk novel “Neuromancer”, confirming the series will premiere on 22 January 2027. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con, marking a significant step for a long-gestating adaptation of one of science fiction’s most influential works, and continuing Apple’s recent…

    • London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish

      London Spirit secured a tense five-wicket win over Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred, claiming their first victory of the 2026 campaign. The result, achieved at Trent Bridge, also stands as the highest successful run chase in the club’s history, marking a significant moment for a Spirit side that had yet to open its account…