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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.

    • Firefox for iOS adds optional built-in ad blocker

      Mozilla has launched a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS, allowing users to block most third-party ads and trackers directly within the browser without needing a separate extension. The feature uses Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology alongside the EasyList filter, and follows several weeks of testing. It brings Firefox in line with rival browsers…

    • The Gentlemen come calling as Nutex confirms sensitive data theft

      US hospital operator Nutex Health has confirmed that attackers stole private or confidential data during a cyberattack it first disclosed on 24 August, and says the intruders have since threatened to publish the material. The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service gang claimed responsibility by listing Nutex on its leak site, though it provided no evidence to support the…

    • Sony Bravia Theater Trio review: The three-piece soundbar alternative

      Sony has released the Bravia Theater Trio, a three-piece speaker system designed as an alternative to traditional soundbars for owners of very large televisions. The set-up pairs a compact central speaker for dialogue with two tall vertical speakers either side, aiming to solve the problem of standard soundbars looking undersized and sounding centre-heavy in front…

    • Poco’s F9 Ultra is a midrange phone with a flagship processor and a 185Hz display

      Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco has unveiled the F9 Ultra, a China-market smartphone that pairs flagship-level specifications with midrange positioning, including a notably larger 8,050mAh battery, up from 6,500mAh in last year’s F8 Ultra. The phone won’t be sold in the US, but it offers a useful snapshot of how Chinese phonemakers continue to push hardware specs…

    • What Android looked like in 2008 vs. today

      Engadget marks the anniversary of Android’s launch by comparing the original HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) from 2008 with the operating system today, tracing how a hurried, underdog product became the world’s most widely used mobile OS. Android was born out of urgency: Google, having bought Andy Rubin’s fledgling software venture in 2005 for $50 million,…

    • 33-hour BGP hijack of Softaculous traffic prompts security scramble

      Hosting software vendor Softaculous has told customers of its Softaculous and Virtualizor products to reset their credentials and check their servers for malware following a 33-hour BGP hijacking attack that redirected traffic to systems operated by an attacker. The incident, which began on 28 August, saw an unrelated network announce a more specific version of…

    • United will now let you join standby lists for earlier flights through its mobile app

      United Airlines has launched a new mobile app feature that lets passengers add themselves to standby lists for multiple earlier flights when they have been rebooked onto a later service due to a delay or cancellation. The update, introduced ahead of the US Labor Day weekend, aims to give travellers more control over recovering from…

    • How to cancel your Whoop membership (and why you may want to)

      Whoop users looking to cut recurring costs can cancel their membership fairly easily via the brand’s web app, a step made more appealing now that the company’s Advanced Labs blood-testing screenings no longer require a subscription. Unlike rival wearables such as the Oura Ring, which retain some free functionality, a Whoop band becomes largely useless…

    • IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements

      The Verge is previewing IFA 2026, Europe’s largest consumer technology trade show, which takes place in Berlin from 4 to 8 September. The event draws over 200,000 attendees and sees major manufacturers showcase new products spanning home appliances, smartphones and smart home devices, making it one of the tech industry’s key annual showcases. Most significant…

    • The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Just an Update on PS5, Not a New Edition with New Trophies

      CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will not arrive on PS5 as a standalone release, but instead as a free update applied directly to the existing Complete Edition. This clears up confusion that followed the remaster’s Gamescom announcement, when many players assumed it would be a separate download replacing…

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