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The midrange Dell XPS 13 is the one you actually want
Dell’s midrange XPS 13 with 16GB of RAM delivers a noticeably better experience than the base model, which has 8GB. The reviewer argues that 8GB is too little for Windows 11 in 2026, leaving limited memory for everyday apps and potentially slowing the system when it relies on storage as virtual memory. In testing, the…
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Instagram expands what partner schools can do on its app
Instagram has expanded its School Partnership Program by introducing new features that allow partner schools to post Stories and Notes visible exclusively to verified students. The platform aims to create safer, school-specific spaces within Instagram, building on its existing commitment to prioritise student reports of bullying and harassment with expedited moderation responses within 48 hours.…
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Firefox redesign adds rounded tabs, new themes and compact layout
Firefox has received a major design overhaul across desktop and mobile versions, featuring bubble-like tabs, a rounded address bar, and refreshed colours, icons, and themes. This modernisation aims to unify the desktop and mobile experience whilst maintaining performance, following a year of significant updates including home page widgets, Split View, and built-in VPN features. The…
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Anthropic IPO filing warns of AI risks amid heavy infrastructure costs
A leaked IPO prospectus reportedly shows Anthropic warning investors that advanced AI could pose existential risks, while also exposing the financial strain of building its business. The article questions whether such warnings highlight genuine danger or serve the company’s interests by drawing attention to its technology and encouraging regulation. The leaked figures say Anthropic plans…
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Wi-Fi extenders can slow speeds and leave larger homes with patchy coverage
Wi-Fi extenders can be a cheap, simple way to improve reception in one small room, but they often reduce speeds and provide patchy coverage. The article argues that they are usually a poor choice for larger homes or several weak-signal areas, where a better-placed or upgraded router, or a mesh system, may work more effectively.…
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Investors are pricing in a 32.6% AI productivity boost for software engineers
Economists from UC Berkeley and the London School of Economics have published research estimating that AI will deliver a 32.6% permanent productivity boost for software engineers, based on analysis of stock market movements since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022. This projection is significant because it suggests investors are already pricing substantial AI-driven gains into company…
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Reco raises $55M as AI agent security startups crowd the market
Reco has raised $55 million as businesses adopt AI agents faster than their security teams can track them. The funding reflects growing investor interest in tools that help organisations discover and control agents, amid a crowded market of at least two dozen vendors with overlapping security offerings. Reco says its platform maps agents to the…
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Is the Google Pixel 8 still worth buying in 2026?
The Google Pixel 8 may still be a good-value phone in 2026 for buyers who want strong cameras, a clean Android experience and long software support. Its refurbished price of under $300 is well below its original $700 launch price and the $500 starting price of the Pixel 10a, though whether it is worthwhile depends…
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Stop shaming people for using AI. Start organizing to prevent our obsolescence | Garrison Lovely
Garrison Lovely argues that opposition to AI should focus less on shaming individuals for using it and more on organising against companies pursuing systems designed to replace human labour. He says the industry’s stated ambition to build artificial general intelligence amounts to creating a machine capable of doing almost any work that can be done…
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Marshall launches portable Bromley 150 speaker with 40-hour battery life
Marshall has launched the Bromley 150, its smallest and most portable party speaker to date, weighing just 14 pounds and roughly half the size of the existing Bromley 450 model. The speaker maintains Marshall’s distinctive aesthetic with front-facing lights and classic branding whilst offering genuine portability for outdoor events. The Bromley 150 delivers true stereo…