GTA 6 studio Rockstar Games has been accused of enabling crunch, failing to address gender-based pay inequity, and weaponizing bonuses.

A15 W: Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and up to 11 hours of battery life? OK I'm interested

Tesla posts a record sales period as EV business rebounds, but BYD is still leading the global race

Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN are poking fun at the gaming industry's push toward a digital-only future with hilarious announcements of "fully physical" privacy services, reigniting the debate over digital ownership.

"You said you wanted a 'console-like experience' in a PC": some gamers are already throwing shade and comparing the incident to the Xbox 360's infamous red ring.

East Coast data centers told to use backup generators to let residents access more grid power to fuel AC amid heatwave.

The iBuyPower 4th of July sale offers up to $350 off prebuilt gaming PCs, so we've taken a look through the deals and picked out the best value option.

Walmart's 4th July event is crammed with brilliant buys to transform your yard for the summer.

What is the NHS's new 'Marathon a month' 30-minute walking challenge — and do you need a smartwatch to take part?

This is what Windows could have become if Microsoft leaned heavily into AI — an OS starring Copilot.

Here's how to watch Australia vs Egypt for free online and from anywhere as two group runners-up battle it out in the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

As major VPN providers refused to comply with existing data retention directives, the Indian government is working on a new legal framework that could force companies to establish a local office in the country. Here's everything we know.

Sony is losing no time in figuring out what's next for its massive disc-making plant in Thalgau, Austria.

On-prem AI is costly, slow, and quickly outdated versus cloud-native, continuously evolving models.

SAP is cutting unnecessary spend and refocusing its hiring efforts on AI roles amid broader software longevity concerns.

From X-Men 97's second season to the return of Millie Bobby Brown's Enola Holmes, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Price hikes, RAM shortages, and new chips: picking my top laptops of the year so far was a struggle, which is on brand for 2026.

Reacher season 4 has a confirmed release date — and so does its first spin-off project.

A Reddit user bought an imported iPhone, which opened up a can of iPhone age verification worms.

From slow-mo smash-ups to millions of combos for parts, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a brilliant racing game

Most homes don't need planning permission to permanently install air conditioning, but there are some important exceptions

The Withings BodyFit smart scale lands in the UK with 'DEXA-level' body-comp scanning and features for 'GLP-1 muscle protection'

Get Bose's flagship headphones for 50% off

Camera prices have been rough lately, but these 4th of July deals are genuinely worth a look.

House of the Dragon season 3's next episode arrives shortly — here's when and where you'll be able to watch it.

Over one extra long episode, the season finale of Yellowstone's latest spinoff didn't disappoint — here's everything that happened in the explosive Dutton Ranch episode 9.

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Sony's decision to scrap physical discs is 'fairly dramatic' and thinks this means the PS6 won't have a disc drive.

The disconnect between the pace of software capabilities and physical constraints of data center infrastructure.

The Keychron G5 boasts plenty of features at a reasonable price — but does it measure up to the heavyweight hitters?

We recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.

During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.

Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.

Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.

House of the Dragon, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and The Man Will Burn are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.

In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.

“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.

The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become.

“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.

One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved.

Cursor hopes to continue offering third-party AI models after it's acquired by SpaceX, testing the relationships between frontier AI labs.

The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called “gas station heroin,” as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the mainstream kratom industry.

Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared publicly.

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.

The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.

I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.

Commentary: Sugar is a sharply written tribute to classic movies, featuring lush visuals and a cool soundtrack. Now in its second season, Colin Farrell's stoic performance makes this series another win for Apple TV.

A new batch of A24 films, including Everything Everywhere All At Once and Lady Bird, arrives this July on free streaming services.

Some days, Elon Musk is worth $1 trillion. Other days, he's merely an absurdly wealthy billionaire.

I didn't move all my files, but in just 15 minutes I made a big dent.

Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free in July.

Subscribers on grandfathered plans are being notified that they'll be automatically pushed to other plans, some of which come with a price hike.

While it's certainly well designed and delivers respectable 1080p gaming performance, another PC offers better frames per dollar.

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 3 No. 1,118.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 3 No. 852.

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 3, No. 648.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 3, No. 1,840.

SwitchBot's latest 3K camera includes some familiar AI features and a couple of standout customizations I've never seen before.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 3.

Commentary: With July 4 upon us and generative AI infiltrating the world of creatives, what are we to make of the increasingly bonkers On This Day...1776?

The US Department of Energy wants changes to energy-efficiency standards enacted under the Biden administration.

Amazon's head of devices and services discussed the company's focus on artificial intelligence, Alexa Plus and new types of technology to support it.

Though publicly denied by Elon Musk, a new AI device from SpaceX wouldn't be very surprising.

The current president chatted with a life-sized AI version of the 26th US president at the new Theodore Roosevelt presidential library.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with the White House over a government financing deal. It may not happen.

The company apparently expects to sell a lot of folding iPhones.

Two of the biggest US carriers are battling for your business. We run down all the specs and features of their plans.

Utz Quality Foods voluntarily recalled select varieties of potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination in the seasoning powder.

Google owes 4.1 billion euro ($4.7 billion) for anticompetitive practices involving Android, rules Europe's top court.

No matter what you're looking for in a 3D printer, we've found the best around in 2026.

July 4th sales are around the corner, but these standout discounts on tech, home and everyday essentials are happening now.

Nextcloud Summit in Munich shows that Europe’s sovereignty ambitions meet their real test not in the technology, but in the procurement decisions that will determine whether EU legislation changes anything on the ground

The executive vice-president of Oracle NetSuite discusses the evolution of AI in SaaS ERP, countering any SaaSpocalypse narrative, citing an ecosystem knowledge edge

Under-16s social media ban should be tied to design features, with the burden of proof towards safety placed on companies, says technology psychologist

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, trusted contacts, IT leaders and suppliers - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades

An RCE vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint that was mistakenly omitted from the May Patch Tuesday bulletin is being exploited in the wild, says Cisa

Dynatrace research highlights disparities in federation website performance around the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Saudi Arabia among the slowest performers, as organisations turn to AI and observability to manage unpredictable traffic spikes

The TechUK President’s Awards celebrate individuals across the tech sector who are helping to transform the world we live in for the better

As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a $2tn revenue chasm?

Danish multinational bank and cloud service giant will work together on GenAI initiatives as part of the bank’s transformation strategy

Outsourcer had until 30 June to fix issues with Civil Service Pension Scheme administration deal it took over in December 2025, but problems persist

The Online Safety Act has been updated to include ‘self-harm’ and ‘cyberflashing’ as ‘priority offences’, meaning online service providers will need to update their risk assessments of both categories

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, trusted contacts, IT leaders and suppliers - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades

The Post Office has extended standstill period before formally signing contract for new EPOS system

The ‘world’s first’ national AI model leads Finnish plan to concentrate national resources on industrial revival

Strains on national power grids in the Nordic region are pushing the region’s governments towards tougher regulation

As AI dominates conversations across the telecoms industry, operators are increasingly facing a parallel challenge: ensuring that mobile networks can evolve fast enough to support the next generation of intelligent applications

Reema Jain, who recently became CIO of Unilever, says IT leaders should build a culture where IT people can ‘play’ with new tech

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear what a group of digital leaders say about implementing agentic AI and its impact on their workforce. There’s a growing backlash against datacentres – we find out what worries campaigners. And the chief digital officer at pharma giant Sanofi talks about...

The British public’s tolerance for cyber disruption, particularly at high-profile organisations such as retailers, is wearing thin, according to a TalkTalk Business study

A compilation of essays penned by digital experts illustrates the risks of AI dominance and what lessons can be learned from history