MacBook Pro M5 Review: Serious Power, Still Long Battery Life
Apple unveiled the latest MacBook Pro featuring the new M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, available in 14‑inch and 16‑inch models. The entry‑level 14‑inch starts at £1,699 (≈$2,124) and the M5 Pro version at £2,199 (≈$2,624), with higher‑end configurations climbing further. Despite the performance jump, Apple claims the laptop still delivers more than 15 hours of battery life. The launch expands Apple’s professional‑grade laptop lineup after the budget‑focused MacBook Neo and the faster MacBook Air M5.
Fitness Tracker for Fido? Experts Split on Benefits of Pet Tech
Pet fitness and health trackers are entering the consumer market as the sector is projected to reach $450 million by 2035. Proponents cite real‑world cases, such as a rescue dog whose anxiety medication dosage was fine‑tuned using activity data. Veterinary leaders...
Some Interrail Travellers Told to Cancel Passports as Hacked Data Posted Online
A hack of Eurail, the operator of Interrail passes, exposed personal data of more than 300,000 European travelers, including passport numbers, in December. The stolen information was posted on the dark web via Telegram, prompting the UK Passport Office and...
‘Get Back to Work’: Amazon Faces Fresh Scrutiny over Workplace Safety Record
Amazon’s workplace safety record is again under fire after a recent fatality in Oregon and a lawsuit alleging a back injury and subsequent termination at its San Bernardino sortation center. Internal documents reveal pressure to keep AmCare utilization high and to...
The Best Hair Straighteners in the UK for Foolproof Styling, Tried and Tested by Our Expert
A comprehensive test of 17 hair straighteners, from budget to premium, identified the GHD Chronos Max as the overall winner at £239 (~$299). The review also highlighted the Remington Shine Therapy as the best budget pick at £26.98 (~$34) and...
Replaced Review – Nostalgic Cyberpunk Tribute Has Few Ideas of Its Own
Sad Cat Studios, a Belarusian indie developer, launched "Replaced," a 2D action‑platformer that fuses classic cyber‑punk visuals with warm sepia tones. Players control Warren, a scientist whose AI experiment fuses with his body, prompting a frantic escape through rain‑soaked Los Angeles‑style...
‘How Do I End a Call?’: The Elderly Japanese People Determined to Master Smartphones
Tokyo’s Nerima district is running beginner smartphone classes for seniors, many in their 70s, to help them transition from legacy flip phones after Japan’s 3G networks were shut down. Retired programmer Yasushi Nishioka guides participants through basic functions, cashless payments,...
Norway’s State Telecoms Firm Accused of Helping Myanmar Regime Seize Activists
A Norwegian state‑owned telecom, Telenor, faces a class‑action lawsuit in Norway alleging it supplied the Myanmar military with personal data on more than 1,200 activists, facilitating arrests and alleged torture. The suit, filed by the Justice and Accountability Initiative and...
‘Disbelief and Disappointment’: How Javier Milei’s Bribery Scandal May Have Derailed Argentina’s Crypto Investment
Argentinian President Javier Milei faces a steep drop in approval after evidence surfaced of a $5 million payment scheme linked to his public endorsement of the $Libra token. The token spiked to $5 before crashing below $1, wiping out roughly $250 million of...
Dr TikTok: Patients Diagnose Chronic Illnesses with Anonymous Commenters’ Help
TikTok user Malina Lee credits an anonymous comment from “PickleFart” for spotting an asymmetrical neck that signaled thyroid cancer, enabling early detection and treatment. The phenomenon of crowd‑sourced health observations is spreading, with self‑identified “thyroid avenger” Billie Jean Tuomi and others flagging...
Fifteen-Year-Old Noah Hasn’t Been Kicked Off Any Social Media Platforms – He’s Still Fighting Australia’s Under-16 Ban in Court
Australia’s under‑16 social‑media ban, introduced late last year, has left many teens like 15‑year‑old Noah Jones largely unaffected, with most platforms still accessible through workarounds. The eSafety commissioner reports over 5 million accounts deactivated, yet more than two‑thirds of teenagers remain...
Reform UK Voters Least Likely to See Social Media Posts From Family and Friends, Study Finds
A new Institute for Public Policy Research study shows Reform UK voters are the least likely to encounter posts from friends or family on social media, with only 13% seeing personal content in their top four feed items. By contrast, Green...
The Best Water Flossers in the UK, Tested for that Dentist-Clean Feeling
Alan Martin’s 2026 review identifies the top water flossers available in the UK, highlighting the Waterpik Ultra Professional as the overall winner. The guide compares three price tiers—budget (Operan Cordless at about $25), mid‑range (Waterpik at $82), and premium cordless...
Silicon Valley City to Give Residents Doorbells Equipped with Cameras
Milpitas city council approved a $60,000 budget to distribute free smart doorbell cameras to residents on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Homeowners can voluntarily upload video clips to a police‑managed database, but officers have no automatic access to the footage. The...
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off and Run a Video Rental Store in the 1990s | Dominik Diamond
Retro Rewind, a 2026 indie title by two French developers, lets players manage a 1990s video‑rental shop. The game sold over 100,000 Steam copies in its first week and is priced at roughly $18. Reviewers praise its tactile sound design...
We Know You Can Pay a Million by Anja Shortland Review – the Terrifying New World of Ransomware
Anja Shortland’s new book charts ransomware’s rise from the 1989 AIDS‑Trojan prank to a $1 bn‑a‑year criminal industry that inflicts $57 bn in damages. She identifies three technical breakthroughs—TOR, Bitcoin and asymmetric encryption—that turned a hobbyist stunt into a global extortion machine....
New Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Big Favor to the Trump Family, Industry Insiders Say
U.S. regulators the SEC and CFTC issued new crypto guidelines that reclassify most digital assets as commodities, collectibles, payment tokens or "digital tools," removing them from strict securities oversight. The taxonomy exempts meme‑coins and other Trump‑family tokens such as $Trump,...
Resident Evil at 30: How Capcom’s Horror Opus Has Survived and Thrived
Resident Evil, Capcom’s flagship horror franchise, celebrates its 30‑year anniversary with over 180 million copies sold and a sprawling multimedia empire. The series traces its roots to the 1989 Sweet Home RPG and pioneered fixed‑camera, pre‑rendered environments that intensified player vulnerability....
‘It Does Feel Like an Intimidation Campaign’: Why Is US Tech Giant Palantir Suing a Small Swiss Magazine?
Palantir, the U.S. data‑analytics giant, filed a lawsuit in a Swiss commercial court demanding a right‑of‑reply from the small, reader‑funded magazine Republik after the outlet published an investigative piece on Palantir’s failed attempts to secure Swiss government contracts. The article,...
Meta on Trial over Child Safety: Can It Really Protect Its Next Generation of Users?
Meta is on trial in New Mexico over alleged failures to protect children on Facebook and Instagram, with prosecutors presenting internal emails, evidence of delayed CSAM reporting, and claims the platforms are designed to be addictive. The defense argues safety...
Mythmatch Review – a Match-Three Game Made in Heaven
Mythmatch, an indie title from Team Artichoke, reimagines the classic match‑three formula by embedding it in a richly narrated ancient Greek setting. Players control Artemis, navigating both Olympian puzzle challenges and a mortal village life‑sim where crafted items unlock new...
What Was Doge? How Elon Musk Tried to Gamify Government
Elon Musk created the "Doge" initiative in early 2025, positioning himself as head of a new "department of government efficiency" to overhaul federal technology and budgeting. The project framed government reform as a video‑game challenge, using speed‑run language, leaderboards, and...
‘Like a DVD in the Present Tense’: Are We Ready for Film Distribution via USB Drives?
Video StoreAge, founded by former Sundance programmer Ash Cook, is pioneering a niche distribution channel by selling independent films on USB drives. The service combines a physical copy with digital convenience, offering a quarterly subscription that includes five feature films...
With $200m to Spend on the Midterms, Crypto Hopes to Repeat Its 2024 Success: ‘It’s the Most Critical Time’
The cryptocurrency industry has poured $32 million into U.S. midterm races, with Fairshake Super PAC holding $193 million in cash, making it the most funded political vehicle this cycle. Spending concentrates on swing states—especially Illinois, which has seen $14.2 million deployed—while largely favoring...
Pokémon Pokopia Review – Collectible Creatures Create Their Own Perfect World
Pokémon Pokopia, a new Switch spin‑off from Game Freak and Omega Force, casts players as Ditto, a shapeshifting blob tasked with rebuilding a deserted town alongside Pokémon. The game replaces traditional battling with environmental restoration, letting players learn abilities like...
The Best LED Face Masks in the UK, Tested: 11 Light Therapy Devices that Are Worth the Hype
LED face masks are gaining traction as a high‑cost at‑home beauty tool, with experts confirming that red and infrared wavelengths can stimulate collagen and improve skin elasticity. The Guardian tested eleven models, ranking CurrentBody Series 2 as the best overall and...
These Are the Nine Best US Laptop Backpacks for Hauling Tech Gear on the Go – Tested
Adam Doud’s February 2026 roundup tests eleven U.S. laptop backpacks and crowns five winners across categories such as overall, travel, budget, sling and rugged. The review details each bag’s price, capacity, weight and maximum laptop size, highlighting the Mission Workshop...
TV Set Is Most Popular Way to Watch YouTube in UK, Study Finds
A Barb Audiences review shows that TV sets now capture more than half of all YouTube viewing on UK home Wi‑Fi networks, overtaking laptops, tablets and smartphones across every age cohort. The transition unfolded gradually, with over‑55s leading in October 2023,...
Tech Firms Must Remove ‘Revenge Porn’ in 48 Hours or Risk Being Blocked, Says Starmer
The UK government will amend the Crime and Policing Bill to require tech platforms to delete non‑consensual intimate images, including AI‑generated deepfakes, within 48 hours of notification. Enforcement will be handed to Ofcom, which can levy fines up to 10%...
Is It Smarter to Have a Dumb Home? ‘We’ve Seen Clients Unable to Flush Toilets’
Smart‑home devices are increasingly causing reliability headaches, from doorbells that only ping phones to locks that fail during power cuts. Australian electricians report that 15‑20% of their service calls now involve smart‑tech malfunctions, and consumers face subscription fees, discontinued products,...
Beats Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple’s Compact Workout Earbuds Revamped
Apple’s Beats Powerbeats Fit, the refreshed successor to the 2022 Beats Fit Pro, launch at £199.95, offering a slimmer, silicone‑wing design that sits inside the concha for a more discreet, comfortable fit, especially with glasses. The earbuds deliver six hours of playback...