Netflix users reported widespread service issues on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the highly anticipated premiere of Stranger Things Season 5. The outage began around 7:40 PM Eastern Time, just 20 minutes before the new season was scheduled to go live at 8 PM ET.
Microsoft just released PowerToys version 0.96.1, primarily focused on fixing stability problems from the previous release. The update brings back the beloved Image Resizer tool for Windows 10 users and prepares Advanced Paste for future AI model integration.
Researchers have developed a robotic hand with full tactile sensing that can adapt its grip in real time. The system uses 17 vision-based sensors with 10,000 taxels per square centimeter density. In 600 trials, it demonstrated human-like adaptability that traditional robots lack.
Noctua has confirmed that all its existing LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 compatible CPU coolers will work with Intel’s upcoming LGA 1954 socket. No additional mounting parts are needed, making upgrades to Nova Lake CPUs much simpler. This follows similar compatibility confirmations from other cooler manufac
Microsoft is implementing major security changes to Entra ID that will block external scripts during authentication. The update rolls out globally starting mid-to-late October 2026 and affects browser-based sign-in experiences.
The European Commission’s plan to pause or soften parts of the EU AI Act could undermine Ireland’s strategic advantage in trustworthy technology. According to Partsol founder Dr Darryl Williams, delayed rules benefit Big Tech while harming smaller innovators who need regulatory certainty to compete.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and One Planet Network have launched the Global Circularity Protocol at COP30. This voluntary framework helps companies measure circular performance and could save 120 billion tonnes of materials by 2050 while avoiding 76 gigatons of CO₂ emissio
Several London councils have been targeted in coordinated cyberattacks, causing IT system failures and service disruptions. Hackney Council raised its cyber security threat to critical level as experts warn about ransomware risks and data integrity concerns affecting frontline services.
Ofcom has released new safety guidelines targeting online misogyny and abuse against women. The rules focus on intimate image abuse, coordinated harassment, and platform design changes. Tech companies now face pressure to implement these protections or face regulatory action.
Financial apps are using AI to tackle the cognitive load that prevents good money habits. From automated bill splitting to portfolio rebalancing, the goal is to do what you know you should but lack the mental energy to execute.
