Apps & Software
Revolut outage froze cards at the till: what to do next time
Revolut customers across Europe couldn't log in, move money or pay by card on Tuesday morning. Here's what the bank said and how to protect yourself next time.
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How-To & Tips
Turn off ACR on your smart TV: settings for every major brand
Smart TVs can identify everything on screen, even from a console or cable box. Here's where the switch hides on each brand, and why AI hacks are risky.
How-To & Tips
Clocks go back 2026: UK, US and Canada dates, and your phone
The UK changes on Oct. 25, most of the US and parts of Canada on Nov. 1, and several provinces not at all. Here's how to keep your devices right.
Science & Space
Orionid meteor shower: a bright Moon means you should look at dawn
The Orionids peak on the night of Oct. 21 to 22, but a bright Moon will spoil the early evening. Here's the darker window worth waking up for.
Internet & Social
European Starlink alternative for phones: four carriers team up
Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica want shared satellite airwaves so your phone works in dead zones, without relying on Elon Musk.
AI
Gemini Minecraft run: 605 deaths before AI slew the Ender Dragon
Four Gemini 4 Argon agents split the work, shared notes and finally killed the Ender Dragon. The bill, and the fine print, tell you more than the win.
Phones & Gadgets
Apple October 28 event could end the Mac’s no-touch rule
Apple's Pro and tell showcase in Los Angeles is expected to bring the first touchscreen Mac, an OLED iPad mini and new M6 machines.
Science & Space
SpaceX space jellyfish may return Tuesday: when and where to look
A scrubbed Monday launch moved SpaceX's Bandwagon-5 to a 6:30 a.m. Tuesday window, and a different flight path changes who gets the best view.
How-To & Tips
How to tell if an image is AI: the free checks that actually work
Google's SynthID Detector is now open to everyone, but it only catches some fakes. Here's a simple routine for checking photos, videos and audio before you share.
Security & Privacy
OpenCode breach: why you should revoke your AI API keys today
A hacked OpenCode system may have leaked OpenAI, Anthropic and Google keys, and some users already report surprise bills. Here's who's affected and how to lock things down.
Gaming
Ocarina of Time remake: Nov. 5 date, $60 price and what’s new
Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of the 1998 classic adds a jump button, voice acting and a boss museum. Here's everything confirmed before launch day.
AI
Character.AI could shut down as Disney walks off with its engineers
Court filings show Disney wanted the chatbot startup's deal done through bankruptcy. Here's what Disney gets, who keeps the legal risk, and what it means for users.