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tomshardware.com - Anton Shilov - Russian freelancers use Claude to program autonomous combat drone swarm - AI-enabled target selection and detonation without a human in the loop
Russian freelancers use Claude to program autonomous combat drone swarm - AI-enabled target selection and detonation without a human in the loop
Tom's Hardware

Hit hard by sanctions and lacking resources, Russia is left to rely on foreign advanced technologies to compensate. Russia-linked agents appear to use Claude for a broad range of activities, from propaganda and espionage to the procurement of…

fastcompany.com - Nicole Gull McElroy - How North Face designed camping gear that works for every body
How North Face designed camping gear that works for every body
Fast Company

From the very first day that professional ski mountaineer and free skier Vasu Sojitra signed on as a North Face –sponsored athlete in 2017, he campaigned for the brand to incorporate more elements of universal design into its product line.

scientificamerican.com - Joseph Howlett - 25 winners of math's 'Nobel Prize' decry the AI invasion of their discipline
25 winners of math's 'Nobel Prize' decry the AI invasion of their discipline
Scientific American

A new declaration from winners of the Fields Medal reflects many mathematicians' growing alarm over a “severe misalignment” between the tech industry and their field a week after AI toppled one of math's biggest open problems Read…

businessinsider.com - Nicolle Sloane - I've been the CEO of my children's lives for nearly two decades. It's time to focus on my own.
I've been the CEO of my children's lives for nearly two decades. It's time to focus on my own.
Business Insider

A few weeks ago, my 18-year-old daughter was planning a weekend beach trip with friends. She's self-reliant, dependable, and not a partier, so I completely trust her to get the job done in situations like this. I knew she'd be OK, but I still…

adweek.com - Rebecca Stewart - Kate McKinnon Is an Evil CEO in Sequel to Zoom's Bowen Yang-Led Brand Reset
Kate McKinnon Is an Evil CEO in Sequel to Zoom's Bowen Yang-Led Brand Reset
ADWEEK

The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. Zoom's biggest ever global campaign kicked off in December, with an ad from Colin…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Corning: AI-Slowdown Fears, Equity Distribution News Hit Hard, EPS Growth Remains (GLW)
Corning: AI-Slowdown Fears, Equity Distribution News Hit Hard, EPS Growth Remains (GLW)
Seeking Alpha

Corning Incorporated maintains a Buy rating, with valuation now more appealing despite recent technical deterioration and sector-wide AI-related volatility. Q2 results showed strong growth in Optical Communications and Solar, with enterprise sales…

theguardian.com - Polly Hudson - A little rudeness can save you from being scammed? Count me in | Polly Hudson
A little rudeness can save you from being scammed? Count me in | Polly Hudson
The Guardian

I knew I wanted to marry my husband when I overheard him on the phone to a cold caller. Having recently reached a new stage in maturity, I'd rearranged the list of qualities I was looking for in a life partner, placing kindness above wearing good…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Marathon Makes Major Changes Amidst Bungie Struggles, Delays Next Big Update to December
Marathon Makes Major Changes Amidst Bungie Struggles, Delays Next Big Update to December
IGN

Bungie's struggles grow more evident as Marathon undergoes a handful of drastic changes, with a move away from seasonal content, a focus on PvE, and a significant delay for the game's next update. Bungie confirmed today that Marathon's next major…

slashfilm.com - Rafael Motamayor - The Last Photograph Reactions Slam Zack Snyder's 'Passion Project'
The Last Photograph Reactions Slam Zack Snyder's 'Passion Project'
SlashFilm

'The Last Photograph' is the latest passion project Zack Snyder has managed to turn into a movie, but even compared to his last few films, this feels especially important to him. In addition to directing, Snyder also served as cinematographer and…

variety.com - Alex Ritman - 'Emily in Paris' Star Lucien Laviscount Joins Daisy Ridley in 'The Good Samaritan' as Action-Thriller Secures Key Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
'Emily in Paris' Star Lucien Laviscount Joins Daisy Ridley in 'The Good Samaritan' as Action-Thriller Secures Key Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Lucien Laviscount, the “Emily in Paris” breakout recently seen in the rom-com “People We Meet on Vacation,” has joined fellow Brit Daisy Ridley in upcoming action-thriller “The Good Samaritan.” From…

pcmag.com - Jason Cohen - iOS 27 Is Live. Here Are the Best New iPhone Features and How to Upgrade
iOS 27 Is Live. Here Are the Best New iPhone Features and How to Upgrade
PCMag

After months of waiting, iOS 27 and iPadOS are finally here. Apple's latest OS update comes with a bounty of new features, including an AI-powered Siri, a redesigned Screen Time app, more Liquid Glass customizations, Apple Handoff, and deeper Apple…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - 'Twisty' Nordic thriller with John Simm to binge-watch this week
'Twisty' Nordic thriller with John Simm to binge-watch this week
Digital Spy

If you're looking for a gritty new series to devour this week then you're in luck, as Cold Courage is available to binge-watch right now. Set in London, the Nordic thriller centres around Lia, a graphic artist who becomes tangled in a political…

straitstimes.com - Automation is coming for the gig economy
Automation is coming for the gig economy
The Straits Times

A safety net for people who have fallen out of the formal labour market is being dismantled. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Sep 14, 2026, 02:00 PM Whether with a smile or a shudder, both the champions and the…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - Big Brother introduces secret 'mole' in throwback-style twist
Big Brother introduces secret 'mole' in throwback-style twist
Digital Spy

Big Brother UK has announced a throwback-style twist during tonight's Live Launch. The 2026 series kicked off this evening as 16 brand-new contestants entered the iconic experiment. Among the Housemates was content creator Tays, who took part in a…

digitalspy.com - Harriet Mitchell - Daniel Mays' Scotland-set drama with Happy Valley star set to be a 'gripping' watch not to be missed
Daniel Mays' Scotland-set drama with Happy Valley star set to be a 'gripping' watch not to be missed
Digital Spy

Channel 5 has shared a first look at its upcoming survival drama set in the Scottish Highlands. Titled Wild, the new drama is part of the channel's latest Play for Today one-off television films. Line of Duty star Daniel Mays stars alongside Happy…

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