According to analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK’s pension triple lock has proven far more expensive than anticipated. The policy now costs £15.5bn more annually than if pensions had simply tracked average earnings. Experts argue the system needs fundamental reform to protect long
A revolutionary telescope concept would use the Sun’s gravity as a lens to see surface details of distant exoplanets. Positioned 650 astronomical units away, it could achieve unprecedented resolution. The mission faces enormous technical and financial challenges.
An online support group is helping people experiencing dangerous AI-induced delusions and their families. The group has grown from just 4 members to nearly 200 since July, with moderators reporting success in pulling people back from the brink of breakdowns caused by relationships with chatbots like
Apple is making sure users appreciate the iPhone 17 Pro’s new vapor chamber cooling system with a creative marketing video. The technology enables significant performance improvements, including 56% better gaming performance over the A18 Pro chip. This represents one of the biggest internal changes
CNN has quietly pulled its content from Apple News after a 10-year partnership. The move comes as CNN launches its own digital subscription service while negotiating a new deal with Apple. Apple News+ recently added The Washington Post to offset the loss.
Windows 11 version 24H2 is experiencing serious stability issues that make the operating system nearly unusable for many users. The bug affects core components like the Start Menu, Settings app, and File Explorer. Microsoft is working on a permanent fix while offering a PowerShell workaround.
Blackpool Council is seeking a provider to build and operate a £300 million data center powered by renewable energy. The facility will use immersion cooling and supply waste heat to local communities. This marks a major shift for the seaside town’s economy.
Michael Burry of “The Big Short” fame has launched a paywalled Substack blog called “Cassandra Unchained.” The market veteran compares today’s AI boom to the dot-com bubble and specifically calls out Nvidia as the modern equivalent of Cisco.
The DRAM shortage has made traditional PC future-proofing strategies obsolete. With prices skyrocketing and availability tightening, the old advice of “upgrade later” is proving costly.
The latest Linux 6.18 test build brings hardware improvements for gaming devices and laptops. This release candidate addresses regressions and aims for stable release by November 30. It’s expected to become the 2025 Long Term Support kernel.
