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Dyson’s new fans look like a Dune sandworm in appliance form — but they’re so powerful you’ll forget all about that when you switch them on

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Dyson has launched three new fan-purifiers, all with star-shaped nozzles The nozzle is designed to be both powerful and very quiet I saw them in action, and they’re super-effective… but the styling will be divisive Dyson’s loop fans are instantly recognizable. In the home appliance world, their sleek, bladeless design has gained somewhat iconic status. … Read more

‘Other governments will be watching this closely’ — South Korea starts testing free AI for the public

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Most governments still talk about artificial intelligence as something to regulate or subsidize. South Korea is trying something considerably bolder. It wants to make advanced AI available free to every citizen, treating access less like a premium software subscription and more like a basic piece of national infrastructure. The country’s Ministry of Science and ICT … Read more

‘It’s the singer, not the song’: Wildlife Photographer of the Year contender sparks huge debate about whether camera gear actually matters — as decade-old Nikon DSLR captures ‘wild shot’

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlisted entries were announced last week, and one contender in particular caught the eye — a photo of a swift in flight as an aeroplane looms overhead, shot by 16-year-old photographer Jack Crockford, from the UK. ‘Great shot!’ chimed a few people in the 500 or so comments … Read more

How to watch Futurama season 14 online – stream latest episodes of animated sci-fi sitcom from anywhere

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Watch Futurama S14 on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (International) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Futurama season 14 will feature the Planet Express crew continuing to bumble their way through the galaxy, with the latest outing proving as hilariously entertaining as always. Canceled more times in its 27-year history than Fry’s had-hot pizzas, Futurama’s … Read more

I was an Nvidia DLSS 5 sceptic —but here are 5 reasons why I’m now hopeful that it’ll revolutionize graphics in PC games

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Following the leak of the tech and a raft of unofficial mods, this week saw Nvidia’s official launch of DLSS 5, with the company showing it off in NBA 2K27 at Gamescom 2026 and providing some further illuminating details. Before, after Nvidia’s initial DLSS 5 reveal in March, I was skeptical on some points, but … Read more

‘Resilience comes from designing for disconnection, not assuming more connectivity’: The future of battlefield AI systems lies in both coordination and local capability

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As the US moves to integrate more AI systems into every arm of its military, the situations on the ground in the Middle East are raising some serious problems for maintaining the compute and connectivity needed to keep systems online. Drones, sensors, AI-assisted targeting and decision-making all rely on these systems in one way or … Read more