Author: Amelia Scott

A recent government report called Palentir’s presence an “unacceptable point of weakness.” DIA TV/Shutterstock The UK government is reviewing its National Health Service (NHS) partnership with US data firm Palantir to decide whether it will end the contract early, Reuters reported. The move follows the publication of a parliamentary committee report which called Palantir’s growing presence in the UK public sector an “unacceptable point of weakness”. Technology Minister Liz Kendall said the review would assess the £330 million ($441 million) deal between the NHS and Palentir and decide whether to end it using a “break clause”…

Hakase_420/Shutterstock Whether you’re ready to upgrade your old computer monitor or purchase the first monitor for your office setup, there’s no shortage of options. A wide range of manufacturers offer computer monitors in all shapes, resolutions and sizes, giving you the freedom to get the right monitor for your needs. However, if you are new to the monitor market or haven’t purchased one in a while, having a good understanding of the basics and what you are looking for in your purchase is a good idea to help you avoid…

Apple took a new approach to its wallpapers with iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, using variations of the same artwork across all platforms for the first time. In previous years, most platforms came with their own distinct wallpaper. This year, they all share a design called “Celosia,” featuring broad, layered curves and soft shadows inspired by layered flower petals or folded paper. In Light mode, warm sandy gold fades into soft purple; Dark mode shifts to deep, moody indigos with silvery blue edges. The curved shapes also form a stylized “27”, directly linking the design to the software…

Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock Earlier this year, Apple said the next iteration of Siri would run on Google’s Gemini, and at WWDC26 Apple explained what it would look like – and sound like. According to Apple, the next version of Siri AI will feature a whole new level of integration, with new voice personalization. The next version of iOS, iOS 27, will include new “Rhythm” and “Expressiveness” options that will let you change the speed and delivery of Siri’s voice, so you can change it to sound as natural or robotic as…

ikhsanmuliadi16/Shutterstock When it comes to subwoofers, bigger isn’t always better. The ideal setup isn’t just about having more bass; it’s about finding the right balance between your space and your listening preferences (and, to some extent, proximity to your neighbors). Simply put, larger drivers can move more air, resulting in more visceral low frequencies, but that extra muscle can easily overwhelm a small living room or compact speaker setup. Even some of the best audiophile subwoofers may not be suitable for a studio, unless you’re trying to simulate an earthquake.…

Collagerie/Shutterstock One of the inevitable side effects of the current AI boom is a certain level of distrust in communicating with artificial intelligences. This is certainly not unfounded paranoia either; AI has repeatedly demonstrated that it is prone to hallucinations and inaccuracies, can be easily fooled, and can even perform better if you are naughty, according to Live Science. Now a new paper has shown that it may be capable of impersonating humans. A preliminary study (via arxiv) by researchers at Stony Brook University and UC San Diego showed that,…

Nomadic Image Laboratory/Shutterstock PC gaming is quite attractive, considering that it is the platform with the most games available. You can build a gaming PC, but it can be a lengthy and expensive process. An easier and more cost-effective entry point into the world of PC gaming, especially when you factor in the RAM crisis, is to get a gaming laptop instead. While it’s not as satisfying as putting together a rig custom-designed for your gaming needs, you can still get a ready-made portable machine that does a decent job…

Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced this feature a year ago. Vasin Lee/Shutterstock Instagram has made it easy to achieve the grid design and aesthetic you want to achieve. The Meta-owned app has finally rolled out the ability to rearrange your grid, almost a year after Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature was coming. According to The United States todayyou will be able to move posts regardless of when you created them from today, no matter where you are in the world. “We know this should have been done a long time ago, but we wanted…

Trevor Luce/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The tired expression that big things come in small packages may be true, but for this list it would be better to say that small speakers create big opportunities for fun. A good wireless speaker comes in handy whenever you need to turn up the volume, and like other cool Bluetooth gadgets, they usually pair incredibly well with your smartphone. Another plus point is that they come in a variety of sizes to fit any situation, and we’re…

Apple today confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 9 is compatible with watchOS 27, after the device was mistakenly omitted from the software’s official compatibility page. Apple updated its website immediately after its WWDC 2026 keynote, and the watchOS 27 page listed a shorter compatibility list than many users expected: the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3. This would have meant that watchOS 27 dropped support for the Apple Watch Series 9, although the Series 9 and Ultra 2 contain the same S9 chip. Shortly after Apple released watchOS 27 Developer Beta 1,…