The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him When Steve Borthwick is summoned to Twickenham to explain what will be England’s worst Six Nations campaign should they lose to France on Saturday, to effectively fight for his...
‘The moon is safe’: asteroid is not on collision course, scientists confirm
ESA’s Planetary Defence team allays fears 100-metre-wide object could hit Earth’s moon and disrupt satellites Fears that a 100-metre-wide asteroid could be on course to collide with the moon appear to have been misplaced, according to new observations. Discovered in December 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 was briefly considered the “most...
Exercise and brain function, hedgehog hearing, and can AI change our minds? – podcast
The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that explores the link between exercise and brain health. Also on the agenda: the discovery that hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound and what this could mean for their conservation,...
Intel launches Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus to revive its desktop gaming push
These chips arrive as Intel navigates a rocky recent history in the high-end desktop space. Past generations faced thermal woes and instability, the latest Arrow Lake entry stumbled on frame rates. With the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, Intel is now claiming the title......
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD’s FSR Diamond
After sharing the first basic details about its next Xbox console earlier this month, Microsoft has revealed more about the platform's technology this week at the Game Developers Conference. The company confirmed that "Project Helix" will focus on neural rendering, advanced ray tracing, and closer interoperability with Windows PCs. Read...
A microscope reveals the ghost of analog video hidden inside a LaserDisc
Jueden's experiment began by accident. While using a low-cost digital microscope to inspect electronics, he turned it toward a LaserDisc out of curiosity. Under magnification, faint but recognizable images began to emerge – proof that LaserDisc's analog encoding could still be decoded visually without a player, just by analyzing the......
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a “shock” to the Windows PC industry
Apple launched the MacBook Neo last week, positioning it as the most affordable laptop the company has ever built. Starting at $600 (or $500 for students), the device targets users looking for a lightweight, agile computing machine. Its unusually low price, by Apple standards, could quickly become a source of......
Tech hiring evolves as candidates ask for AI compute alongside pay and perks
Inference has quietly become one of the most valuable resources inside software companies. Once just a line buried in cloud bills, it is now treated as a unit of power – one that can determine how fast engineers build products and which experiments actually get off the ground. Read Entire...
Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed: Better cameras, Privacy Display, same price
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung refining rather than reinventing its flagship formula. Reviewers are positive about the excellent cameras, a Snapdragon processor that benchmarks neck-and-neck with Apple's latest, and the standout Privacy Display. Faster charging, improved low-light photography, and Super Steady video round out an update that moves the...
Oracle is spending billions on AI data centers as cash flow turns negative
Despite operating in a different league than traditional Big Tech giants, Oracle has heavily invested in the AI-driven future of computing and cloud services. The Austin-based company has committed billions to build massive data centers, but recent rumors suggest that this ambitious strategy could be at risk, signaling potential trouble......