2026-07-08

Virgin Media hit with £28 million fine for preventing customers from cancelling their contracts

Ofcom hits Virgin Media with a fine for making it difficult for millions of customers to cancel between 2022 and 2024. [...]

2026-07-08

Meta’s smart glasses have a new look and the same privacy problem

Meta’s new AI smart glasses, including Kylie Jenner’s frames, are facing privacy backlash over recording lights and consent. [...]

2026-07-08

CircleToonsHD bet on himself after discovering his superpower

YouTube animator Christian Brantley (aka CircleToonsHD) shares his love of gaming and pop culture through swiftly made comedic animated shorts. [...]

2026-07-08

This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster

Verity Harding tells WIRED that the US government’s nationalistic attitude toward AI is evidence that a worst-case scenario is taking shape. [...]

2026-07-08

OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday. [...]

2026-07-08

Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) Desktop Review: Modern Performance in a Classic Tower PC

The Tower Plus' understated design hides capable internals, but there's still room for improvement when it comes to upgrades. [...]

2026-07-08

Stop Buying Fans Based on Airflow Specs: My Testing Data Reveals What to Actually Look For

As heat waves intensify, manufacturers are betting you'll buy the fan with the biggest airflow claims. Our testing shows why that's a mistake that could cost you money. [...]

2026-07-08

214 distinct server locations, 113 countries — Inside ExpressVPN's biggest network yet, but there's a catch

ExpressVPN has expanded to 214 server locations across 113 countries. Here's what's new, why that isn't 214 cities, and how to switch to the new spots. [...]

2026-07-08

Post-incident review should be set policy, not spread by ‘folklore’

In most organizations operational learning is still too informal and risky - spread by 'folklore'. [...]