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Atomic secures $12.5m to automate supply chain decisions
Atomic, a supply chain automation startup founded by former Tesla employees, has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding, bringing total funding to over $15 million. The company uses artificial intelligence to optimise inventory management by simulating scenarios and making autonomous purchasing decisions for customers, addressing challenges that emerged during Tesla’s 2018 Model 3 production…
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HMRC awards Salesforce contract worth up to £2.4bn for service overhaul
HMRC has awarded Salesforce a contract worth up to £2.4 billion to overhaul its customer relationship management systems over at least ten years, with the deal potentially extending to 2041 through optional extensions. The contract represents a major investment in modernising the tax collector’s customer-facing technology and addresses longstanding complaints about HMRC’s service quality, following…
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Opera for Android now comes with a free eSIM and 3GB of data
Opera’s Android browser now includes an embedded eSIM with 3GB of free 5G data, offering a convenient solution for international travellers. The digital SIM card works across 47 countries without requiring users to swap physical SIM cards or deal with roaming fees, making it particularly useful for those frequently crossing borders. The free 3GB allowance…
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Distributed teams struggle to track current files as data grows
The Register is hosting an off-the-record dinner in Soho on 20 October about the challenges of managing files across distributed teams. It will focus on how office-era systems and working habits can leave staff unsure which copy is current, while creating hidden costs and security risks. The discussion will be chaired by Joe Fay of…
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AI agent failures and agentic ransomware surge as Florida targets OpenAI oversight
Meta’s shopping assistant exposed a seller’s home address; Microsoft revealed the first documented agentic ransomware attack destroyed cloud infrastructure; Florida seeks injunction requiring independent safety checks on OpenAI’s AI development.
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Anthropic warns of ‘existential risks to humanity’ from AI; AstraZeneca makes $2bn cancer drug tie-up – business live
Anthropic’s planned stock market flotation has highlighted the potential dangers of advanced AI. Its prospectus warns that its models could cause catastrophic or existential harm, conceal information, behave in ways resembling blackmail or resist shutdown attempts. The warnings come as the Claude maker seeks a valuation of more than $2tn, making the offering a test…
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Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey
Apple has released the Mac mini M6, the company’s most affordable desktop with an M-series chip, though its price has risen significantly to £899 from the M4 model’s £599 launch price due to increased RAM costs. Despite the higher entry point, the machine delivers substantial performance improvements that make it a powerful option for users…
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Meta AI breaches privacy; Iran upholds singer’s lashing; Scotland backs immigration curbs
AI safety failures, human rights concerns and anti-immigration sentiment converge in this week’s major stories spanning tech, Iran and Scotland.
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‘Just look at this monstrosity!’ Inside Britain’s bilious back yard shed wars
The popularity of luxury garden sheds and rooms has surged since the pandemic, as homeowners seek additional office, gym and living space. However, this trend has sparked significant neighbour disputes, with tensions rising over building size, positioning and planning permission breaches. The case of Linda illustrates the conflict: her garden room infringed planning regulations on…
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Game of Thrones Meets Star Wars in HBO Max’s Near-Perfect Space Opera
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films on HBO Max represent a masterful blend of Game of Thrones and Star Wars, combining the world-building and political intrigue of both franchises into a modern space opera. The story follows Duke Leto Atreides, who is tasked with controlling the desert planet Arrakis—home to the vital spice mélange used for interstellar…