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Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in Rings of Power S3 trailer
The third season of *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power* trailer shows Sauron preparing to conquer Middle-earth, while elves, dwarves and men try to unite against him. It also introduces the human men who are set to become the Ringwraiths, called the Nazgnagol by the showrunners. The season begins during the war…
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Singapore boffins weave a GUI into fabric, and it’s machine washable too
Researchers in Singapore have developed electronic fibres that can be woven into clothing and used as a touch-sensitive graphical interface. The work points towards garments that can display information and interact with computing devices, though the researchers describe this as a potential future use rather than a finished everyday product. The fibres contain tiny light-emitting…
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Dutch, Finnish and Wikimedia services go offline after unresolved PHP security flaws
Government websites and other internet services in the Netherlands, Finland and Wikimedia systems have been taken offline to reduce the risk of attacks exploiting two serious flaws in PHP. The episode shows how widely used digital infrastructure can become fragile when security problems are left unresolved, while AI tools help attackers find and exploit weaknesses…
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Streeting urges UK to brace for hostile state attacks on infrastructure
Wes Streeting has urged the UK to prepare for hostile states targeting everyday infrastructure, describing the risk as “state-sponsored terrorism”. He said cyber-attacks could disrupt payment systems or supply chains, and called on households and businesses to plan how they would respond to serious emergencies. The government’s Be Ready campaign advises households to keep supplies…
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Apple adds App Store badge for apps tailored to foldable iPhone screens
Apple is introducing a “Made for iPhone Duo” App Store badge to identify apps designed for the foldable phone’s inner and outer screens. The label is intended to help users find apps that make use of the device’s larger display and folding form. Examples include Netflix adapting viewing to each screen, Prime Video showing cast…
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Atari will close VCS software store in February 2027
Atari will retire its VCS platform when its software store closes on 1 February 2027, ending a long-running project marked by delays and changes. The closure will limit how owners add software, though Atari says it plans to remove the console’s reliance on its online infrastructure. The VCS is a Linux-based mini PC with an…
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Mike Love provides health update after concerning performances with The Beach Boys
Mike Love says performing with The Beach Boys in October lifted his spirits, while his recovery remains ongoing. His return drew concern after he stayed seated and sang backing vocals at two shows, following months of cancelled or postponed dates linked to his health. Love said he is focusing his energy on rehabilitation but did…
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GM pledges wider autonomous driving support across its vehicle range
General Motors says it remains committed to electric vehicles and autonomous driving, despite concerns that the US market may be losing momentum. At its GM Forward event, the company announced plans to expand hands-off, eyes-off Super Cruise to nearly its entire vehicle range, including pickups and crossovers. GM says it is testing the technology for…
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Nvidia’s Huang: Don’t mention the AI-pocalypse
At Nvidia’s GTC event in Berlin, chief executive Jensen Huang urged people to focus on building with AI rather than predicting catastrophe. He rejected claims that AI will end human civilisation as unfounded, while saying safety and employment risks still need to be examined. Huang argued that AI can boost productivity by exploring design options…