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Nvidia opens cuFile APIs to speed AI storage access
The open-source move could cut latency to microseconds as AI systems increasingly need storage to act like part of the compute path.

Autonomous AI agents could drive 90% of fraud by 2028
Scam losses are rising faster than human fraudsters alone can explain, with AI-enabled cases in the US already topping USD $900 million.

Optery review: A free scan showed how exposed my personal data really was
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Clear dashboard with profile screenshots and broker links Useful free scan and Exposure Report Strong privacy standards Cons Dashboard “View” links are not guaranteed matches Like all data-removal services, verification is difficult at scale Our Verdict Optery gives users a clear, useful look at where their personal information is exposed online, but its...

Party in Spain's government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
The majority of the 2030 World Cup is to be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay also due to stage a game each.

Windows 11 26H2 arrives in October. Here’s why you shouldn’t skip it
The next major update for Windows 11, called version 26H2 (which stands for “second half of 2026”), is coming in October 2026. However, you shouldn’t expect many new features with it—the main benefit of the update will be an extension of the operating system’s support period. A fall estimate was previously...

Lines to be first British woman in America's Cup team for 90 years
Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British America's Cup team in 90 years.

Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes
With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.

Nvidia opens Alpamayo 2 Super for self-driving use
Commercial developers can now adapt Nvidia's open self-driving model without extra permissions, widening access for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles.

Microsoft silently deleted its ‘ideal’ 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11
Microsoft has silently removed all references to a support page that recommended lots of RAM for Windows 11. The now-deleted page stated that Windows 11 should ideally run with 32GB of RAM. The changes were first spotted by Windows Latest. Among the pages that were removed was one titled ““How to...

‘War of attrition:’ Tuipulotu to lead new-look All Blacks into Stormers battle
"We are preparing for a real war of attrition,’’ All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said after naming a revamped side featuring rookies Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb.

Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.

This prompt personalizes ChatGPT’s answers without oversharing
ChatGPT’s answers generally improve as it gets to know you better, but there’s a way to give it more context about your goals without spilling more than you need to. Now, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini already offer various “memory” features that let them remember all kinds of trivia about you, starting...

Cloudinary launches agent layer for visual media workflows
Developers could save setup time as the platform lets AI agents provision media environments and carry workflows through to handover.

Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths
Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back up the Premier League table.