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Windows 11 misses the pointer while Defender cries wolf
Microsoft has flagged two fresh Windows problems on its release health dashboard, published on 28 August: a bug causing Microsoft Defender Antivirus to falsely claim it is disabled, and reports that the 27 August Windows 11 update is disrupting custom mouse cursor settings. Both issues add to a run of update-related annoyances for Windows users,…
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Dyson CameraJet toothbrush launches in UK for £419.99
Dyson has launched a £419.99 electric toothbrush in the UK featuring a built-in camera and mouthwash jets, marking the vacuum cleaner maker’s move into oral hygiene. Unveiled by founder James Dyson in Paris, the CameraJet took six years and 661 engineers to develop, and uses a tiny camera to detect gaps between teeth so it…
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7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
The World Health Organization has updated its global guidelines on reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, adding seven new risk factors to the twelve identified in its original 2019 report. The revised guidance, described as reflecting the latest scientific evidence, matters because dementia rates are rising worldwide and public health bodies are keen…
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California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
This opinion piece argues that California’s high cost of living is undermining efforts to rebuild America’s defence industrial base by driving away the skilled tradespeople needed to sustain it. The state hosts over 30 major defence installations and a substantial aerospace and defence sector offering well-paid jobs, but the author contends that soaring housing, energy…
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review (2026)
Wired’s review of the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless headphones, arriving nearly four years after the Momentum 4, finds them a strong return despite turbulence at Sennheiser, whose consumer division was sold to hearing aid maker Sonova and is now reportedly up for resale. The headphones combine a comfortable, mostly plastic design with denim headband trim,…
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Tim Cook’s Apple tenure assessed as John Ternus takes over
The Verge’s retrospective on Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple chief executive, published as hardware chief John Ternus formally succeeds him, weighs Cook’s successes against his shortcomings after he took over from co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. It credits Cook with diversifying Apple well beyond the iPhone, which then accounted for half of company revenue,…
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Dwarf Fortress’ creator says the industry’s in shambles over AI and layoff-happy CEOs: ‘Everyone I know, their bosses are slowly getting psychosis’
Tarn Adams, co-creator of the long-running indie game Dwarf Fortress, has criticised the state of the video game industry, pointing to the rise of AI and a wave of layoffs driven by company leadership. He suggested that many executives are increasingly detached from the realities facing their staff, describing the pressure they are placing on…
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Insider: Red Hat is capping devs’ bot budgets
Red Hat, the IBM-owned Linux and open-source software firm, has told its developers to limit spending on AI coding tools to $300 per person each month, according to an insider tip received by The Register. Developers have also been barred from pooling or sharing unused token allowances with colleagues. The move marks a notable shift…
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3 Best Sleep Tracker Picks for Optimizing Your Sleep (2026)
Wired has updated its guide to the best sleep trackers for 2026, recommending three top picks after testing a range of wearable and non-wearable devices. The update reflects both the growing sophistication of sleep-tracking technology and a note of caution from the reviewer, who warns that increasingly advanced tools risk becoming prescriptive rather than supportive,…