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Andrew Scott drama Elsinore leads British independent film award nominations
Andrew Scott’s drama Elsinore, about actor Ian Charleson’s final months, leads British independent film award nominations with 12 nods including best film and best lead performance.
They fell in love on The Simpsons and married in real life. Meet the French Homer and Marge
French voice actors Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau, who have dubbed Homer and Marge Simpson since 1990, met through their work and married in real life.
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The UK has approved the Jackdaw gasfield 150 miles east of Aberdeen to begin production, a decision that does not violate Labour’s manifesto pledge since the licence was granted before the party took power.
Optivolt Raises $32M to Build the Brain for Solar Panels of the Future
Optivolt raised $32M in Series A funding to commercialize power electronics embedded directly within solar panels, enabling real-time energy management and improving efficiency in imperfect real-world conditions.
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Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
Qualcomm will raise prices on all its processors beginning September 1st, with increases reportedly in the double digits, even as the chipmaker reports declining smartphone revenue.
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
Meta plans a major push into personal AI agents designed for mainstream consumers, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, positioning the technology as a foundation for future products.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model discovered a fatal flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm under consideration for US standards, leading its developer to withdraw it from consideration.
The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged over 120% since Middle Eastern conflict disrupted supplies, threatening flight cancellations and higher ticket prices heading into peak summer travel season across Europe.
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
Audi unveiled its full-size Q9 three-row SUV on Tuesday, marking the brand’s latest effort to strengthen its struggling U.S. market presence alongside recently introduced Q3 and Q7 models.
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Greggs reported a 20% rise in profit for the first half of the year, driven by new product launches including high-protein salads and matcha drinks that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics firm Geek+ is expanding its autonomous mobile robot deployments across major UK retailers including Tesco, Asda, and Next to automate warehouse operations.
Burgers cost more this summer, but farmers say they’re not cashing in
Burger prices have risen sharply this summer, but farmers and food producers say they are not profiting from the increases as their own costs climb.
Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant
Cameron Parish, Louisiana, devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005, has transformed into a global energy hub through liquefied natural gas exports, positioning itself as one of the region’s wealthiest counties.
Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’
UK carmakers are delaying factory investment decisions pending relaxation of electric vehicle sales mandates, according to the British automotive industry’s lobby group chief.
‘The breath just went out of us’: people return to their homes after wildfires near Madrid
Residents of El Morro near Madrid returned to their homes after evacuation from wildfires that consumed tens of thousands of hectares, finding widespread destruction and grappling with the aftermath.
India’s CJP protests: Why tech alone won’t stop exam paper leaks
India’s government is considering shifting major entrance exams to computer-based testing following widespread protests over question paper leaks, but experts warn that technology alone cannot solve systemic governance and trust issues.