BBC News
I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer
The prime minister says he found common ground with President Trump as both "really care about family".
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.
A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing
With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back?
The rap star is facing more prison time but was cleared of the most serious charges, and still has loyal fans.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found
Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
The Papers: 'Devastating tragedy' and 'Doctor in your pocket'
Most of Friday's front pages feature the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Black Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell
Tony Iommi says Sabbath's final gig will be like nothing the band has done before.
The curious case of the British jet stuck in India
A state-of-the-art F-35B has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks.
What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Weekly quiz: Who threw a star-studded wedding party in Venice?
How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?
Watch: Mini mart workers selling illegal cigarettes confronted by BBC reporter
The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes.
No end in sight for Birmingham bin strike after six months
People in the UK's second city talk of living through months of strikes and rubbish piling up.
American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
Trump gets major win now - but it comes with risks down the road
The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
Senior BBC staff told to step back from duties following Glastonbury row
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK
Watch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police have made clear is not a new tactic.
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape
The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.
Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed
The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.
Man who told woman to kill herself first to be sentenced under new online safety law
Police say Tyler Webb, 23, "repeatedly and persistently" instructed the woman to take her life.
'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
Payout offered to Afghans hit by UK data breaches
Afghans whose personal information was mistakenly exposed by the Ministry of Defence to get up to £4,000 each.
Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-found a new party with Corbyn.
Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia
The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
Starmer told me he'd met every challenge. But things look bad right now - very bad
Nick Robinson sits down with the prime minister to look back at his first year in Downing Street.
A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing
With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?
I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer
The prime minister says he found common ground with President Trump as both "really care about family".
Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump
Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.
British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideas
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
'Outpouring of grief' as Liverpool fans pay tribute to Jota
Grieving football fans tell the BBC what the Liverpool player meant to them.
Weekly quiz: Who threw a star-studded wedding party in Venice?
How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?
Manchester Airport brawl followed assault at Starbucks, jury hears
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammed Amaad deny all charges over the Manchester Airport incident.
Home Office not checking when foreign worker visas expire, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Boy's sentence for killing 80-year-old dog walker Bhim Kohli to be reviewed
The Solicitor General concludes the 15-year-old's sentence could be referred to the Court of Appeal.
Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan
The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.
Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned
Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
Explosion injures 45 people at petrol station in Rome
The sound of the blast was reportedly heard across the city and shattered nearby windows.
Rape advisor's abuser jailed after 10-year fight for justice
Emily Hunt was commended by the judge for her "great courage" in seeking justice for a decade.
Former Arsenal midfielder Partey charged with rape
The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.
Bournemouth Echo
More than £26k, drugs and weapons seized in week-long crackdown
More than £26,000 and large quantities of cannabis, heroin and cocaine were seized in Dorset during a week-long crackdown on the supply of illegal drugs.
Independent off licence closing after more than 30 years
An independent off licence will be closing after more than 30 years in business.
Emergency road restrictions installed after ‘near misses with pedestrians’
Emergency road restrictions have been installed in Ferndown after reported ‘near misses’ with pedestrians.
'Herd of seahorses' spotted at Studland Bay
A large herd of seahorses were spotted by divers near Studland Bay after conversation work in the area has allowed the creatures to flourish.
Petition set up to mandate CCTV in taxis as council says 'no plans' to do so
Claire Small, 39, has created petitions on both the BCP Council website and Change.org website in the hope of making CCTV mandatory in taxis and private hire vehicles.
Bridge to close to vehicles for 'substantial' sluice channel repair
Keyhole Bridge will to vehicles as part of substantial repairs to the sluice channel.
'The council should be able to plan a bit better' to address beach litter
Bins displaced during a landslip “need replacing urgently” to help tackle the growing amounts of litter being left on Bournemouth’s beaches, an MP has said.
Today is your last chance to have your say on speed limit changes to roads
Seven roads in Christchurch and two roads in Poole are currently under proposal to have speed limits reduced to either 30mph or 20mph.
90-year-old engineer seeking manufacturer after design success
A 90-year-old engineer is seeking a manufacturer to make his designs a reality after creating a safety handrail that can be erected in minutes.
Mystery of how town's oldest pub got its name
In the Parliamentarian port of Poole the very idea of a pub named "The King's Head" would have been deeply provocative.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole weekly weather forecast
Met Office Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole weather forecast: Sunny spells, cloud, and light rain risk. Temperatures peak at 23C, 4–10 July 2025.
In The Dock: Woman fined for racial or religious hate speech in Poole
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Bournemouth school invites former pupils to say goodbye to buildings
Oak Academy in Bournemouth invites former pupils to tour its historic school buildings before demolition, as a new modern facility opens in September.
Poole brothers team up to launch their first book
Two brothers from Poole are preparing to launch their first book that shares a journey of their life and first collaboration together.
Wristband scheme to help reunite lost children and adults starts in BCP
A wristband scheme to help reunite lost children and vulnerable adults with their parents or guardians has been launched across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Dorset Police warn public about new knife laws
Dorset Police are urging the public to be aware of the law and take proactive steps to prevent violence as knife crime continues.
Dorset Police to remove and offer compensation for 'ninja swords'
The police stations receiving surrendered weapons and compensation claims from the public are in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
Bournemouth holiday provider employee wins national award
Laura Cook of Daish’s Holidays in Bournemouth wins Excellence Award at Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025 for outstanding service to UK group travel.
Warning over scammers offering cheap holidays that don't exist
UK residents warned of holiday scams: fraudsters use fake adverts, emails and calls to sell non-existent holidays.
New Milton road to close for one day for pole replacement works
Sunbelt Rentals Ltd is carrying out the works and has said it will provide reasonable facilities to allow access to adjacent premises and will notify those directly affected.
Primary school receives new mud kitchen for outdoor play
St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School in Gillingham receives mud kitchen and £250 donation from Taylor Wimpey to boost outdoor play and learning for pupils.
MP calls for urgent action to protect children from social media
Labour MP Tom Hayes urges tougher UK social media regulation to protect children from addiction and online harms, citing NSPCC data and Bournemouth East survey.
Christchurch Women's Institute meets for quiz and cupcakes
Christchurch Central WI held a café-style meeting at Druitt Hall with quizzes, charity donations to ACWW, and a cupcake competition. New members welcome.
County council urges residents to stop using single-use plastic
Hampshire County Council urges residents to cut plastic waste for Plastic Free July, offering discounts on reusable nappies and sustainable alternatives.
Dorset County Show set for weekend of rural celebration
Discover the 2025 Dorset County Show: livestock displays, Paul Hannam Stunt Show debut, Ben Atkinson’s Action Horses, live Dorset music, food hall & more.
Bournemouth school plays key role in Prince William's initiative
It also surveys young people to identify those at risk of homelessness, in a bid to provide early support.
Bournemouth East MP calls for National Play Strategy
Tom Hayes MP urges a new National Play Strategy as Play England launches a 10-year plan in Parliament to improve safe, inclusive playgrounds for UK children.
New Forest Academy of Dance celebrates major milestone
"He's grown tremendously in such a short time and shows real maturity, focus, and artistry beyond his years."
Council celebrates 50 years of 'dedication and commitment'
New Forest District Council marks 50 years, reviewing 2024-25 achievements including housing, waste depot, and Totton Town Centre Masterplan.
Poole man recognised for 40 years of 'outstanding achievement'
Over the years, Mr Lawrence has been known for his deep technical expertise and relentless work ethic.
Warning about phone contract scam that is making strong return
UK consumers warned of rising phone contract scam: fraudsters pose as providers, offer fake upgrades, and steal handsets. Report to Action Fraud now.
Charity becomes first of its kind in UK to be accredited by Ofsted
Step by Step becomes UK’s first Ofsted-accredited supported lodgings provider, setting new standards in youth homelessness support across southern England.
Elvis tribute artist returns to care home for 'day of Kings'
Elvis tribute artist Thomas Gabbini entertained residents at Colten Care's Fernhill, Longham, for King Charles III's birthday, celebrating music and royalty.
Bournemouth East MP welcomes government's ten-year health plan
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes backs UK government's ten-year health plan to boost NHS services, expand GP access, tackle dental crisis, and improve local care.
LIVE: 40 firefighters tackling 'deliberate' Holton heath fire
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at Holton Heath.
Man with links to Bournemouth dies on railway line in Birmingham
A MAN who had links to Dorset tragically died on a railway line in Birmingham. British Transport Police are now trying to track down the family of the man who died. He has been identified as Brian Bande, 39.
Cases of new 'Frankenstein' Covid strain 'rapidly' rising - what is known so far
Here's what is known about the new Covid XFG, or 'Stratus', variant from UK cases and symptoms to what the World Health Organisation has said and more.
Firefighters rescue dogs and cats after blaze broke out in home
Firefighters rescued several dogs and cats after a fire broke out in house in Bournemouth.
Bottle of wine worth £35k and diamond necklace stolen from house
A bottle of wine worth £35,000 is among the high value items stolen from a property in the New Forest
RECAP: House fire and residential road partially blocked
Firefighters are at the scene of a property fire in Shelbourne Road in Bournemouth
Police seize ‘large number’ of untaxed and stolen vehicles in the New Forest
Police have been targeting a range of crimes, including theft, drugs, and rural offences in the New Forest
PICTURES: Avonbourne Academies Year 11 prom at Pavilion Ballroom
Snappy suits, floor length frocks and flashy cars were on display for Avonbourne Academies prom on Thursday night.
PICTURES: The Bourne Academy Year 11 Prom
Pictures from The Bourne Academy Year 11 prom in the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.
Urgent appeal to find Poole teenager missing in Isle of Wight
A 14-year-old girl from Poole was last seen in the Isle of Wight on Thursday 3 July.
Pier to Pier swim postponed due to 'unfavourable' weather forecast
BOURNEMOUTH Pier to Pier swim is postponed due to ‘unsafe’ swimming conditions announced by the organisers.
Man caught after being seen disposing of suspected drugs
A man was arrested after he was seen by police disposing of items suspected to be drug related.
Emergency services called to kitchen fire in first floor flat
A KITCHEN was found on fire in a first floor flat, with firefighters called to extinguish the blaze.
Fire 'destroyed rare heathland' and 'threatened homes' on Bournemouth common
A fire tore through Turbary Common in Bournemouth on Wednesday night, destroying rare heathland and threatening nearby homes.
Man jailed for two years for carrying bags of heroin and crack cocaine
A man has been jailed after being caught with heroin and cocaine by officers during a week of intensification to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs.
2 Emmerdale favourites rushed to hospital after 'drastic' and extreme diet
Two Emmerdale stars will be rushed to hospital in upcoming scenes on the ITV show after a 'drastic' weight loss diet.
Formula 1
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME - 2025 British Grand Prix
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2025 at Silverstone.
Norris on his British GP hopes and battling Piastri
Lawrence Barretto chats with McLaren's Lando Norris ahead of the British Grand Prix, as he enters the weekend 15 points behind his championship-leading team mate Oscar Piastri.
Piastri not expecting Silverstone fight to just be with Norris
Oscar Piastri has predicted a potential multi-team battle at the British Grand Prix, with the Australian suggesting that it will not just be a fight between himself and McLaren team mate Lando Norris.
FIA Thursday press conference – Great Britain
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 British Grand Prix from Silverstone.
British GP would be 'special place' to get Ferrari podium – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes the British Grand Prix would "be a really special place" to claim his first Formula 1 podium with Ferrari, and that driving out of the pits in red will "hit me a little bit".
FIA Team Principals press conference – Great Britain
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing), Zak BROWN (McLaren), Andy COWELL (Aston Martin)
Norris leads Ferrari duo in FP2 ahead of British GP
Lando Norris finished fastest in Free Practice 2 for the British Grand Prix, the McLaren driver besting the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Tsolov storms to Silverstone pole
Nikola Tsolov claimed his second pole position in a week, going back-to-back in Spielberg and Silverstone by logging a last-gasp 1m 45.043s for the top spot.
AS IT HAPPENED: Second practice for the British GP
Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Catch the best FP1 moments ahead of the British GP
Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the opening practice session for the British Grand Prix, heading the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Hamilton sets the pace in FP1 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton has topped the timesheets during Friday’s first practice session at the British Grand Prix, the seven-time World Champion leading the way from fellow Briton Lando Norris at his home event.
AS IT HAPPENED: First practice for the British GP
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
All the talking points as F1 arrives at Silverstone
Formula 1 has moved straight from Spielberg to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix – and plenty of hot topics filled the paddock throughout the pre-weekend media day.
Lindblad hopes FP1 chance is ‘start of a new chapter’
Arvid Lindblad will join a very exclusive club on Friday when he takes to the track in the RB21 for Free Practice 1 with Red Bull. He will become just the second driver under 18 years old to participate on a Grand Prix weekend.
Steve Nielsen announced as Alpine Managing Director
MS Dynamics
Smarter callbacks with availability-aware scheduling CCaaS APIs
Callbacks are a powerful way to reduce wait times and improve satisfaction. They allow customers to choose when they want to be contacted, eliminate the frustration of long hold times, and help contact centers manage customer service representative (CSR) workloads more efficiently. When implemented thoughtfully, callbacks can increase first-contact resolution, reduce abandonment rates, and improve […]
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AI in sales: Applying historical lessons to modern challenges
See the latest AI sales transformation offering from Microsoft and agents to help sales teams nurture and close deals.
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Get started with agents for finance: Learnings from 2025 Gartner® CFO & Finance Executive Conference
Based on conversations at the 2025 Gartner CFO Conference, here are three things finance leaders should know about getting started with agents and AI.
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The power of proactive engagement in Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Let’s face it—customers don’t just want fast service anymore. They want businesses to know what they need before they even ask. Whether it’s a reminder about a missed payment, a heads-up about a delivery delay, or a quick check-in after a dropped call, customers appreciate when companies practice proactive engagement. At the same time, businesses are […]
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Seamless scheduling across time zones in Dynamics 365 Field Service
Scheduling resources in a globally distributed team presents unique challenges. A team with members in different regions may find it difficult to align schedules because their working hours appear differently on a schedule board that is locked to a single time zone.
By normalizing working hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), this feature ensures that scheduling is both accurate and effortless, enabling smoother operations for teams spread across the globe. The unified format makes it easier to focus on availability without the distraction of manual conversions.
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Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers
We are announcing updates to Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL product availability.
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Unlock the power of record routing with real-time analytics
Running an effective contact center requires real-time insights into key operational metrics. Dynamics 365 Customer Service introduces real-time analytics for record routing, a practical tool that helps supervisors monitor and manage contact center performance as it happens. By providing an up-to-date view of workloads, agent activity, and case progress, this feature ensures your team can […]
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Agentic CRM systems: Learnings from organizations making the switch
With Microsoft Dynamics 365, organizations are embracing a modern, AI-first approach that redefines productivity and customer engagement.
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Under the Hood: Building an AI-Driven Storefront with Dynamics 365 Commerce
To power the next generation of omnichannel retail, we have modernized the Dynamics 365 Commerce POS with a new framework built on React and Fluent 2 Design. This modern framework goes beyond a visual refresh - it supports agentic experiences, extensibility, and accessibility compliance.
React provides faster load times, smoother screen transitions, and a more responsive interface, especially on mobile and touch devices, making the experience more intuitive for store associates. The React-based framework sets the foundation for mobile experiences, which translates to a faster checkout resulting in sales conversion and better customer satisfaction.
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AI-powered proactive engagement and conversational journeys with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in public preview
Great customer service depends on delivering great personalized experiences. To meet these expectations, companies need to commit to keeping up with ever-evolving customer needs across every stage of that journey.
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Windows Central
Hideo Kojima's "OD" is still in development with Xbox, at least for today
Microsoft has culled many second-party publishing projects at Xbox, but OD isn't one of them.
EA is killing a game I didn't even know was alive
EA has announced that its ambitious live-service extraction shooter, Anthem, will sunset servers on January 12, 2026. The game will be unplayable, as it was designed to be an online-only experience.
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer reportedly couldn't stop playing ZeniMax's unannounced game — and now it's canceled
A report from Bloomberg indicates that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer enjoyed playing ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG months before it was canceled.
The big "Stop Killing Games" petition just hit 1 million signatures — in partial thanks to one dev who tried to kill it
#StopKillingGames completed its goal despite one prominent developer opposing the movement.
You can now make text bold or italic in Notepad — hell has frozen over
Microsoft has added bold, italic, and Markdown support to Notepad for Windows 11, updating the famously simple text editor with formatting tools.
Helldivers 2 on Xbox could strike Halo gold — I’m begging you, please add this one thing
Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox brings the prospect of crossovers to mind, and I can't think of one more perfect than a collab with Halo and its ODSTs.
Report: Microsoft's 2025 layoffs revolve around its desperate $80 billion AI infrastructure investment
The Redmond giant has laid off over 15,000 people in 2025, and a report claims it's all in the name of freeing up spending money to invest more heavily in AI infrastructure, as Microsoft closes in on NVIDIA as most valuable company.
If you want more PlayStation games on Xbox, you'd better buy Helldivers 2 — Sony will go where the money does
Helldivers 2 is the first PlayStation game published by Sony to come to Xbox, but will others follow suit? If fans support it, there's a good chance they will.
SteamOS saves the Legion Go S — and you can save on the superior version this 4th of July
SteamOS transforms the Legion Go S into a Steam Deck competitor—and now it’s $50 off just in time for 4th of July savings.
Romero Games' next project loses funding due to Xbox cuts — most of the studio is now laid off
Romero Games' next project is now on ice, with most of the studio being laid off after losing funding from Microsoft's cuts to Xbox.
Why Microsoft's enshittification of Xbox, Surface, and even Windows itself — are all by design
With Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CFO Amy Hood placing unrealistic expectations on Xbox and Windows, the damage is becoming increasingly untenable.
Intel Unison for Windows 11 shuts down — encourages users to switch to another multi-device experience
Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.
More than my Switch or ROG Ally, a tiny tablet and mobile controller has been my favorite gaming handheld lately
I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.
This Call of Duty game just hit Xbox Game Pass, but it's infested with RCE hackers — I'd take cover and avoid playing until there's a fix
The latest Call of Duty game to come to Game Pass is WWII, but its arrival on the service has been tarnished by reports of RCE hackers and exploits.
iRacing finally gives us the smallest glimpse of NASCAR 25 gameplay — but don't get too excited, yet
iRacing, makers of the upcoming NASCAR 25 game for PC and console, has shown off a very small glimpse of what gameplay looks like from a recent test session.
Out of the blue, GTA V is finally approved for release in Saudi Arabia — and it's coming soon
After a long, long time, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have finally rated and approved GTA V for sale. Which is great news ahead of GTA 6.
This custom magnetic keyboard shows how "gaming" is becoming less of a category and more of a feature set
Keychron is expanding its Hall Effect magnetic keyboard line with a new 80% layout variant, another reminder that "gaming" doesn't mean the same anymore.
Microsoft's $200 Surface Earbuds are killing themselves — make sure you charge yours regularly to keep them going
I own three pairs of Surface Earbuds, and all of them are now dead after not being used for over a year. If you're still using yours, make sure to keep them topped up to keep them alive.
With Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox — here are 7 games I'd love to see PlayStation bring to Microsoft'splatform
With the announcement of Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, it got me hoping for other PlayStation titles making it onto Microsoft's systems someday.
OpenAI almost shipped ChatGPT with a different name — before a late-night twist
OpenAI's ChatGPT lead Nick Turley recently revealed that the company almost shipped ChatGPT under a different name, but a late-night decision changed it all.
Microsoft's extra year of Windows 10 security updates isn't a "viable solution" for the 400 million PCs that can't upgrade to Windows 11 — "It's obvious users are frustrated and feel yanked around."
While Microsoft's new extended lifeline for Windows 10 will grant users access to free security updates for an entire year, PIRG says this isn't enough.
Microsoft is replacing salespeople with "solutions engineers" amid recent layoffs — promoting Copilot AI while ChatGPT dominates the enterprise sector
The recent layoffs seem to be part of Microsoft's strategy to improve its sales of AI tools metrics, with customers requesting technical support and demos.
Laffgaff
The fossa is an animal endemic to what island?
Madagascar.
Stolen Carpets
I got home last night to find someone had stolen all the carpets and mats. Police think it was the work of rug addicts.