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Military personnel operating control equipment beside an armoured vehicle with drones flying overhead.

China unveils Atlas attack-drone swarm control and launch system

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

China has formally unveiled Atlas, a control-and-launch system for attack-drone swarms that combines autonomous capabilities with an end-to-end operational process....

Young man sitting at a table using a smartphone with a laptop, notebook, and wireless earbuds in a café.

OpenAI smartphone reportedly set for 2027 launch

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly speeding up work on its smartphone project. After bringing generative artificial intelligence into the mainstream with the...

Young man excitedly holding a credit card and phone while shopping online on a laptop at a wooden table.

Black Friday: Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ at -56% on AliExpress

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Black Friday is now your only opportunity to pick up a cut-price smartphone before Christmas. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14...

White E-Phoenix electric sports car with sleek headlights in a showroom setting on polished concrete floor.

French electric compressor with integrated inverter could transform EV thermal management

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

A discreet breakthrough from a French workshop could reshape the way cars manage airflow, cooling and charging by bringing a...

Young man jogging along riverside path wearing black tank top, smartwatch, and wireless earphones, smiling.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: this wireless sports headset gets a -40% Black Friday deal

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

This wireless headset is a dream choice for sports enthusiasts. Its distinctive bone-conduction design delivers exceptional wearing comfort. Released in...

Young man using smartphone with laptop, coffee, and TV in a cosy living room setting.

Why Your Smart TV Shows Unknown Connected Devices

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The smart TV stirred to life with bright logos and its familiar chime. A new panel then appeared: “Connected devices.”...

Man and boy setting up a drone on an airfield with a laptop and drone equipment on a small table nearby.

Peregreen 4: How Luke Maximo Bell’s 657 km/h Drone Reclaimed the Guinness World Record

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The achievement did not come from a defence supplier or a Silicon Valley research lab. Instead, a YouTuber and his...

Person at wooden table with tablet, smartphone, notebook, pen, and money with receipt in bright room.

Galaxy Tab S8 mega sale: premium spec, budget price

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

“Galaxy Tab S8 mega sale – premium spec, budget price.” At first glance, it seemed like one more loud advert,...

Three young adults smiling and looking at a phone while lying on the floor with a laptop and notebook on the table.

What does “guez” mean? The Generation Z slang explained

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Over the years, the word “guez” has become widely used on social media and has worked its way into the...

Customer service representative assisting elderly man with document at bank counter in daytime office.

Portugal’s Digital Leadership: From Podium to Consistent Delivery

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Portugal’s progress merits recognition. At a time when administrative efficiency and digital capability matter as much as economic stability, this...

Soldier in camouflage operating a drone on a rooftop with a tablet displaying a map nearby.

French Army Bee-Sized Micro-Drone Makes Intelligence Agencies Nervous

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Picture a “bee” that is actually a military-grade micro-drone: it slips beneath curtains, pauses on a window frame and streams...

Person holding a smartphone while browsing a Black Friday sale on a laptop at a wooden desk.

Poco F7 Ultra: save €329 this Black Friday on AliExpress

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The Poco F7 Ultra sits at the very top of the range. This exceptionally powerful smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s...

Two electricians in blue uniforms testing a power socket with a voltage tester in a modern living room.

Why Electricians Use a Socket Tester for Surge Protection

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The electrician narrows his eyes at your living-room socket as if taking a patient’s pulse. A kettle, television and phone...

Person holding a white Xbox controller playing a video game with an Amazon box and smartphone nearby in a living room.

Black Friday: Xbox Wireless Controller at 40% off on Amazon

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The Xbox Wireless Controller is a genuinely useful accessory, although it is easy to overlook at its standard price. This...

Military personnel in helmet directs helicopter landing on naval ship deck over the ocean at sunset.

France leads with the VSR700 naval drone

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Within just a few years, Europe’s maritime landscape could change quietly, driven by unobtrusive rotors and unseen sensors. Although much...

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Letters to the Editor

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The Porto City Council deserves praise for approving free public transport. In Porto, most streets - especially in the central...

Young man using smartphone at table with brain illustration and social media icons floating beside him

How Smartphones May Be Reshaping the Brain

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

Behind the endless scrolling, however, scientists believe a subtler change may be taking place in the brain. Researchers are increasingly...

Person using a smartphone to control a soundbar and speakers in a modern living room with a TV on the wall.

Sonos Arc Ultra: Black Friday on Amazon brings the price down to €799

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The Sonos Arc Ultra sets an exceptionally high standard against its closest rival, the Bose Ultra. It delivers an even...

Engineer inspecting a large drone inside a hangar with a laptop and helmet on a table nearby.

ALM Meca Fury: Europe’s Fast New Drone Interceptor

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

A low-key precision-engineering workshop in eastern France has sent ripples through Europe’s defence sector with a strikingly fast new interceptor....

Two people at a desk looking at a smartphone and a laptop displaying a news website with an airplane image.

ChatGPT users delete app after OpenAI US Department of Defense partnership

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

A single announcement then transformed the atmosphere almost overnight. Within days, OpenAI’s flagship AI assistant was hit by a surge...

Person holding a tablet device above an open Honor Pad X box on a wooden table with charger and USB stick nearby.

Honor Pad X8a: this Cyber Monday deal drops the Android tablet below €90

Harriet Collins • August 26, 2026

The Honor Pad X8a is an entry-level Android tablet that performs well for its class, allowing you to watch films...