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Two ‘Scattered Spider’ teen hackers who orchestrated £29million TfL cyber attack from their bedrooms are jailed for five years and six months
Two teenage hackers linked to the “Scattered Spider” cybercrime group have been jailed for five years and six months after orchestrating a cyberattack on Transport for London that cost an estimated £29 million. The attack, carried out from their bedrooms, highlights the growing threat posed by young, remotely operating hackers capable of disrupting major public…
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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
The European Union has ordered Google to open up key parts of Android and Google Search to rival companies, in a move that could significantly weaken its grip on two of the most important platforms in tech. The decisions, issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), require Google to give competing AI assistants and…
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11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids
Wired has updated its buyer’s guide to sleeping bags for 2026, offering recommendations across a range of uses from ultralight backpacking to family camping and children’s gear. The guide reflects the outlet’s ongoing product-testing coverage, helping campers and hikers choose equipment suited to their specific needs, whether trekking remote trails or car camping with more…
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Thief Gold with updated graphics and integrated modern controller support is the latest addition to GOG’s preservation program, ahead of Nightdive’s full remaster
GOG has released an updated version of Thief Gold, the classic stealth game, through its game preservation programme, adding a range of technical improvements to help it run smoothly on modern systems. The re-release was chosen by GOG’s community backers for attention from its reverse engineering team, and arrives shortly after Nightdive Studios announced a…
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3 Classic Rock Songs That Changed Forever After One Live Performance
American Songwriter has published a feature highlighting three classic rock songs that were transformed by a single, definitive live performance, arguing that these renditions have overshadowed their studio originals. The piece celebrates how live settings free bands from studio constraints, allowing extended jams, dramatic staging, or crowd participation to elevate a track beyond its recorded…
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Beck Announces First Album in Seven Years, ‘Ride Lonesome,’ Drops Meditative Video For ‘In the Night’ Single
Beck has announced his 16th studio album, “Ride Lonesome,” his first in seven years since the Grammy-winning “Hyperspace” in 2019. The album, out on 18 September via Capitol Records, sees him reunite with the band who played on his acclaimed records “Sea Change,” “Morning Phase” and “Mutations,” alongside producer Nigel Godrich, and marks a significant…
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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost production-planning support without compromising creative ownership, and…
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Hyundai reportedly looking to take total control of robotics giant Boston Dynamics
Hyundai is reportedly preparing to buy out SoftBank’s remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, which would give the South Korean carmaker full ownership of the robotics firm. Hyundai already holds 80% of the company, having acquired it in 2020, and is now examining its contractual position ahead of purchasing SoftBank’s outstanding 9.9% share. Bloomberg reports the…
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Now Labour wants to ban ‘noisy’ fireworks from shops as ministers push plans to slash decibel level of rockets by 50%
The UK government is reportedly considering plans to ban particularly loud fireworks from sale in shops, as part of a wider push to curb noise from displays sold to the public. Ministers are said to be examining measures that would cut the permitted decibel level of rockets and similar fireworks by as much as half,…
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The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026
We’ve tested filters from Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, MSR and more to find the best option for every adventure.