• Brighton vs Arsenal kick-off: Sat, Sep 19 at 10am ET / 3pm BST / 12am AEST (Sun)
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Watch Brighton vs Arsenal live streams as the Seagulls attempt to become the first team this season to deny the reigning Premier League champions a victory. To do so, they’ll have to end a run of seven games without a win over the Gunners in all competitions.

Despite injuries to key attackers including Yankuba Minteh, free-scoring Brighton have no problem finding the back of the net. They’ve struck 13 times in just four league games — three more than any other team — and hit a further three against Man Utd in midweek as they came from 2-0 down to knock the Red Devils out of the League Cup. However, breaking down a resolute Arsenal defense will present a far tougher challenge and manager Fabian Hürzeler will need his side to deliver a near-perfect display, not impossible with Old Trafford matchwinner Maxim De Cuyper in red-hot form on the left wing.

Having won a first Premier League title in 22 years and significantly strengthened over the summer, Arsenal have continued the momentum by winning their first seven games of the campaign in all competitions. Worryingly for their rivals, the Gunners have conceded just three times in those fixtures, while going forward, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka have started the season in superb form. They’ll be confident of blunting Brighton’s attack and converting their chances to continue their winning run.

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• Newcastle vs Hull kick-off: Sat, Sep 19 at 10am ET / 3pm BST / 12am AEST (Sun)
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Watch Newcastle vs Hull live streams as the unbeaten visitors look to continue their impressive start to the new Premier League season and further expose the Magpies' clear defensive problems.

After a positive start under new boss Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle received a wake-up call on Monday night as they were thumped 4-1 by Leeds. Daniel Farke’s men had 14 shots and easily could have scored more. Magpies goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček has already made more saves than any other Premier League gloveman this season, and if they do not improve defensively, he may have another busy afternoon against Hull.

Many thought the Tigers would struggle after scraping through the play-offs, but Sergej Jakirović’s side have been superb in the opening weeks of the season. Fourth in the table after two wins and two draws, they have excelled against clubs with far greater resources, especially in the opening weekend win over Man Utd and the draw with Chelsea. With attackers Oli McBurnie and Mohamed Belloumi proving a real handful, they’ll head to St. James’ Park confident of continuing an excellent start to their league campaign.

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Now that MobLand season 2 has started streaming on Paramount+, I'm glad we've got more insanely epic television to watch. Nonetheless, in recent times, we've been preoccupied with the unverified Tom Hardy rumors that dogged this season's filming schedule.

In late May, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) claimed that, if MobLand season 3 was to be renewed — which it has been — shooting would begin later this year. However, gossip about Hardy's behavior on set was not only said to have "spooked producers", but even led to the star's firing from the hit crime drama.

THR's source said: "He refused to come out of his trailer for hours at a time. He kept the cast waiting, [which is] a power play. Keeping Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and others waiting is career suicide, I would wager.”

However, speaking to Variety a separate source refuted those accusations, adding: "Tom was not fired, the door is not closed for season 3, and things are being worked through creatively."

We now know that Hardy is confirmed to return for MobLand season 3, and the cast has moved quickly to shoot down any supposed tension on set. Indeed, Anson Boone (Eddie Harrigan), Mandeep Dhillion (Seraphina Harrigan), and Teddie Allen (Gina Da Souza) all confirmed to TechRadar that the cast is "all family."

'It feels like family'

"Just fun, isn't it? Because we all know each other so well," Dhillon replied when I ask what the on-set vibes were like for season 2. "More playful. It's nice coming back for a season 2, because everyone's just so comfortable."

Boone added: "In season 1, we were all getting to know each other. To then come back for season 2, you have that added level of comfort. We're all pals now."

Honestly, it's easy to see how this is the case. When rumors initially surfaced, it was Helen Mirren who posted a message of support for Hardy on Instagram, with the post reading: "love you now and always, Helen."

"It feels like family," Boone continued, as Dhillon and Allen nodded in agreement. "It's so satisfying when we get to do big group scenes together. When you start season 2, everyone is banished to the four corners of the kingdom.

"No one's talking to anyone. We're a little team [pointing to him and Allen], Seraphina is a little team on her own, also, then you have Kevin (Paddy Considine) and Bella (Lara Pulvey), Maeve (Mirren) Conrad (Brosnan), and Harry (Hardy) all trying to piece it together.

"Obviously, in reality, that means that we're all filming scenes separately. Keep tuning in season 2 and you'll see when people do come together. It's so much fun to film. It's the best days knowing that everyone's in."

Even for a potential PR line, this doesn't feel like the energy of actors who genuinely have had a bad time at work. Perhaps we can finally draw a line under the so-called MobLand scandal and focus on what's really important: the show itself.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Two-minute review

Bose often seems to pay more attention to its Ultra-suffix devices, which absolutely make up some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested. And that is perhaps why the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Headphones — that is to say, those launched in the post-QC 35 II era — took three years to come to market, following the launch of the older QC Headphones in 2023.

These are basically the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 for people who don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for their sound, and given how I only ever see the non-Ultra cans when I’m out and about in the UK (a fact my editor also confirms), I’d wager that this new release is the model people have been waiting for.

Meet the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), so named because they’re quiet, thanks to Bose’s sought-after Active Noise Cancellation, and comfortable (thanks to the use of soft protein leather for pads and bands).

Having used them for several weeks, I can say that the latter is definitely true: these are incredibly easy to use for hours on end, without your ears aching or the top of your head feeling sore. You can basically use them until the battery runs down, although that’s partly because the 24-hour battery life is rather poor in 2026.

I’m not convinced on the ANC sell though. Bose has a reputation for industry-leading noise cancellation, and the Headphones Gen 2 are supposed to match the Ultra Headphones Gen 2 in this department. However, after testing the cans on multiple flights, train rides and around several cities, I’m not fully sold on the claim. They’re great at removing background sound, but not flawless; other brands have caught up, and those similarly-priced competitors surpass them in a few ways.

That’s not to say ANC is an actual problem with the QC Headphones Gen 2, but there are several departments which will raise eyebrows. The cans feel quite cheap, rattling in the hand and offering some odd gaps in the body which shouldn’t be there. They’re also quite light in the feature department, more so than you’d expect for the price.

So why have I given the Bose a four-star review? Well, despite a seemingly-unchanged driver set-up from the older models, and an EQ which barely offers you any control over your music, these cans sound fantastic. They offer detailed and precise treble and energetic and punchy bass. Because of this, listening to tune after tune on them never gets old. The spatial audio is great too, adding an immersive slant to the already-great sound.

Despite quirks, I really enjoyed using the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2; you will too if you can find them for a price that makes sense. I’m not sure they justify the premium price tag right now, but if you find them discounted, they’re a must-buy.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Price and release date

• Launched in August 2026
• Sells for $359 / £299 / AU$549.99
• Comes with carry case and two cables

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) were announced on August 6, 2026. That’s three years after the first-gen model came out, and a year after the Ultra Gen 2.

Despite not being the ‘Ultra’ member of the family, the ‘standard’ QuietComforts aren’t cheap. You can pick up the cans for $359 / £299 / AU$549.99, which is cheaper in the UK but more expensive in the US than the last-gen models (and the same cost in Australia). It is, of course, cheaper than the Ultra Gen 2 model, which launched for $449 / £449 / AU$699 and haven’t seen a massive price cut since.

So they’re premium headphones, if not ultra-premium ones. They undercut the likes of the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 and Sony WH-1000XM6 (though the newer WH-1000XM4C are cheaper in most regions).

You can pick the cans up in five color options: black, white, mauve, mint and green you see depicted. In the box you get a protective carry case, USB-C to USB-C wire and a USB-C to 3.5mm cable.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Specs

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Features

• ANC great, but not best
• Poor 24h battery life
• App doesn't offer that much

At 24 hours, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) don’t have a very long battery life. I’ve tested other options this year which last for literally 100 extra hours; don’t buy these if you need something for a long-haul flight. That listening time is with ANC turned on; you’ll get a few hours more if you turn it off, but less if you use some of the other listening features.

You charge the cans via their USB-C port, which takes 3 hours according to Bose. A new feature for the Gen 2 model is that you can also enjoy wired audio from this port, which is a real get for people who like high-quality audio. It almost makes up for the lack of a 3.5mm jack!

I suppose we should discuss that ANC. As mentioned in the introduction, it was good but not great, and certainly not the best I’ve ever used in over-ear headphones. The difference was small but noticeable: on a flight, I could hear the hum of the engines more than in some other cans I’ve tested, and surrounding sounds would creep into my music more often than I’d like.

They’re not bad by any means, and they’re still some of the better ANC headphones I’ve tested. But they’re not the best, and that’s a surprise given the name and the price point.

The headphones offer a range of listening modes beyond ‘standard’ ANC (which it calls Quiet mode), but I was surprised by how much most of these also affected audio quality. I’d recommend only sticking to Quiet or Aware, which lets in some surrounding sound.

You can toggle between these modes in Bose’s app, which has a few other tools. You can set up multi-point connection, change what that shortcut button does, check the battery life, set up immersive audio and play with the equalizer.

If your ears perked up at the mention of EQ, don’t get too excited. The custom mode only offers 3-band control, and there are four presets which change these three bands for bass or treble reduction or boost. It’s a surprisingly lightweight amount of customization for premium headphones, and people who like to tweak their audio sound will be greatly disappointed.

To be honest, that’s my general takeaway from the Bose app: it offers only a fraction of the tools, features and customization that you’d get from cans costing a third of the price.

One stand-out is Immersive Audio though. In the past, I've found similar offerings from rival brands a tad gimmicky, but Bose’s works very well. You can choose between Still or Motion (depending if you’re still or in motion), and it’ll deliver an encompassing sound that spreads the sound of your music or movie around you. It’s not so overt as to be distracting, and makes music a little more immersive — though I much preferred Still mode, which had a more audible spread which changed as I moved my head.

• Features score: 3/5

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Design

• Comfortable to wear for long periods
• Smartly-placed and designed buttons
• A few cheap-feeling elements

The second-gen Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) look pretty similar to the original pair, but with some refinements in the looks department. Hinges and the retractable arm are better hidden, and the headband’s padding looks better integrated. The cans make the older model look like a prototype.

Oddly, though, the headphones feel pretty cheap. The cups rattle, there’s a noticeable seam between the headband and pad, and parts of the headphones flop around unsupported when you hold the gadget by its headband. There are a few other similar traits which make the buds feel loose, most noticeably that there’s a worrying amount of flex in the band. After several weeks of testing, I’ve yet to have these traits manifest in any actual problem, but I’m constantly surprised by how the build quality flags behind half-priced rivals.

I do appreciate that they're based on a design many users have loved, for many years — and this is likely the key reason they've largely been kept as-is (or was). But still, in the intervening years competing design teams have worked hard on other, newer headphones, and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) feel a little flimsy and clunky in direct comparison today.

At least the QuietComfort are supremely comfortable to wear. The padding which rests across the top of your head, and the soft cups, both go a long way in ensuring you can listen for long periods of time without getting any aches or strains. It gives the impression of them being light, even though at 241g, they weigh about the same as many other pairs.

When you’re wearing the cans, the right cup has the volume and pause/play buttons; their prominence is different so you can easily tell what button your finger is on. The right edge has the shortcut button, and power slider; I love this latter, as it’s easy to flick to instantly turn the cans on, without needing to press and hold like you do on most rivals. Bose has really nailed the buttons here, which I admit is a small detail, but that is where the devil is according to the idiom.

There’s a decent amount of malleability here: you can rotate the cups a fair way left and right, and the band is quite extendable (though it’s fairly stiff, so you’ll have to give it a hearty tug). The cups don’t move much up and down, but they still fit my head well.

You can fold down the QCs to make them more portable, or put them in the travel case. My aforementioned issues with the ‘loose’ feel of the cans returns here; you can’t stack them on a flat surface without them falling over.

• Design score: 4/5

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Sound quality

• V-shaped audio with energetic bass, treble
• Spatial audio sounds great
• Unspecified drivers inside

If you’ve read the design and features sections of this review, you’ll know I’ve had compliments and criticisms in each department. Not so for audio quality.

Bose hasn’t detailed the driver in the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), but the previous-gen model had a 40mm unit, and the brand hasn’t boasted any audio improvements beyond generations. It doesn’t need to; the previous models sounded fantastic and the new ones do too.

Out of the box, you’re getting V-shaped sound from the QuietComfort Headphones. Treble is crisp, sharp and detailed, letting you hear tremolo and tones that many other cans miss. Bass is hefty and punchy, but with a precision and control which avoids lower frequencies drowning out the rest of your song.

As is generally the case with headphones offering V-profile audio, the mids lack just a little bit. I’d often notice guitars playing harmonies, piano accompaniments or high alto/low tenor backing vocals that’d be missing the ‘oomph’ I’d like them to have. But you’re not buying the Bose for a neutral sound: this is for fun and energetic music.

The sound set-up of the QuietComforts is best shown in songs like Fitz and the Tantrum’s Man on the Moon, which has hard-hitting vocals and bass but loses its rhythm guitar and strings a little, or The Hoosiers' Automatic Glow, which sees its harmonic synth line dropped to the back of the mix, in favor of the energetic sung word, and rising hook.

To return to the Bose app, you can use the EQ to try and add some emphasis on mids, but I found this only a limited solution which didn’t have much of an effect on the music.

• Sound quality: 5/5

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Value

• Should be top-value earbuds
• Unfortunately, longevity isn't guaranteed

If your headphone equation is simply “I’ll spend more money for better audio”, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2 will be a good option. They sound great and they’re comfortable, so you can enjoy music for a long time (at a fairly high cost).

But to me, a few aspects of these headphones make the premium price seem a little too high. The loose-feeling build quality, lack of app features and poor battery life all point to the cost being higher than it should be. If you see the Bose discounted by about $100 / £100 / AU$200, then these will be good-value cans. Alternatively, the previous-gen models should be enjoying a decent price cut due to being a bit older.

As it stands, the Gen 2 are still good buys, but I’d personally save money and buy cheaper headphones. Which in particular? Well, thankfully there's a competition section below…

• Value: 3.5/5

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How I tested the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

• Tested for roughly four weeks
• Paired with Android phone for Bluetooth, Android tablet for audio
• Used on walks around neighborhood, at work, on flights and on trains

To write this full review, I used the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) for just over four weeks, which gave me time to fully put them through their paces.

For the majority of the testing time, the buds were paired with my Fairphone 6 Plus smartphone, though I plugged them into a Xiaomi tablet using the cable for some wired audio. Over the course of the review I tested them on multiple flights, countless train and bus journeys, while working at home and on various walks around my city.

I listened on Spotify, to my own digital library, for movies on Now TV and videos on YouTube, and various games.

I've been testing gadgets for TechRadar since early 2019, and in that time have used countless pairs of over-ears.

• First reviewed in September 2026

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Pokemon’s Lego Smart Play sets couldn’t be more perfect, even if you hate the Smart Brick. I was convinced of this when I first saw them ahead of their launch, and since their public debut, I’ve only grown more in love with the builds now that I have them in my home.

When Lego first debuted its Pokémon sets, it showcased a few display-focused builds — designs aimed at older audiences to be shown off on a shelf more than to be actively played with. This meant relatively high prices to account for the massive brick counts and complex building techniques applied.

At first glance, the dozen Smart Play sets the duo just launched are the exact opposite. They’re built for play — with two of the sets coming with a Smart Brick (or two) to bring the Pokémon models to life — and generally cheaper and simpler build-wise. But like the Smart Brick, they’re so much more than meets the eye.

From a play perspective, thanks to tiles hidden in each Pokémon’s belly, the Smart Brick can know which creature it is and make distinctive sounds when the critter is being fed, training, sleeping, driving a vehicle, or hiding in the tall grass waiting to be captured by a trainer.

Importantly, two pokémon can know when they’re near each other and engage in a battle — which cleverly takes into account if the Pokémon was recently trained, which types it’s weak or strong against, what innate power it has (third-stage and legendary Pokémon will be stronger than first-stage starters), and what health it has (plus if it has been healed by something like a potion).

It’s very sophisticated but also so incredibly intuitive. Moving the Pokémon like action figures — shaking to charge up attacks, lunging forward to strike, moving away to dodge, and lying down to rest after a busy day — enables every single action the Smart Brick is programmed for. I gave my wife the Pikachu to play with without telling her anything, and she instantly knew what to do.

Smart and simple

At the same time, so many play features don’t require a Smart Brick at all.

While the actions will lack sound effects, Pikachu can still lie down in his fold-down bed, emerge from the tall grass when a pokéball hits the target, battle with the spinning target, and be played with in whatever way you can imagine.

So when you’re waiting for the Smart Brick to recharge, or if you simply decide not to pick up one of the All-in-one sets that comes with a Smart Brick in the box and opt for a merely Compatible set instead, you’ll still have a play set that feels complete — something I couldn’t say for Lego’s first Star Wars Smart Play models.

My only caveat is that the battle-focused sets — Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle and Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle — are a little more dependent on the smart brick to create engaging fights between the blocky pocket monsters.

Perfect for play doesn’t mean perfect for everyone, but as a display build, these models again have so much potential.

Not necessarily out of the box — the background scene elements are always the most visually stunning — but with some creativity and time to build your own, these blocky figures could easily be posed as part of beautiful dioramas.

If you prefer minifig scale designs, you’ll be disappointed, but if you don’t mind something that’ll take up more room on your shelf, I think these sets have so much potential — especially as each Pokémon’s design is so distinct and accurate to its in-game version.

Lastly, I can’t round things off without talking about their best aspect: price.

Simpler, play-focused sets come with fewer pieces and therefore a more affordable price. For kids who love Pokémon but for whom you can’t fork out a lot of cash for a set that’ll sit on a shelf, these Smart Play sets are perfect.

Plus, for the same price as the Eevee build, which was previously the most affordable option, you can grab two or three of the cheaper Smart Play compatible sets that just dropped.

Whether you buy one or all twelve of the new sets, I’m certain Pokémon and Lego won’t disappoint. These sets show how Smart Brick integration should be done, and I’m hoping we’ll see dozens more sets just like these down the line.

All-in-one sets

Smart Play compatible

• Millwall vs West Ham: Saturday, September 19
• Kick-Off: 12.30pm BST / 7.30am ET / 4.30am AEST
• Watch for free: ITVX (UK) / CBS Sports Golazo Network (US)
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The Millwall vs West Ham live stream is one of the standout fixtures taking place in the English Football League this weekend. It is fair to say there is no love lost between these two teams, whose last meeting was back in 2012. Expect fireworks at The Den.

West Ham have made a strong start to the Championship season and lead the way after seven rounds of fixtures. Nuno Espírito Santo has several players of Premier League quality at his disposal, not least captain Jarrod Bowen, who four goals to his name already in Championship this season. It is therefore no surprise that West Ham sit at the summit of the standings. However, this will be a real test in southeast London.

Millwall finished third last term, before losing to Hull City in the semi-finals of the play-offs. A top-eight finish is the aim once again this season, although the Lions are working on a relatively tight budget. Visiting teams do not relish going to The Den, though, and a fierce atmosphere is guaranteed when West Ham arrive on Saturday.

Read on to find out how to watch the Millwall vs West Ham 2026/27 live stream from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Millwall vs West Ham for free

For fans in the UK, Millwall vs West Ham is being broadcast for free on ITV1 and ITVX.

Just sign up for a free ITVX account to stream the match on your mobile, desktop or via the ITV app.

Alternatively, those in the US can stream at no cost on CBS Sports Golazo Network who offer select free game that Paramount+ show. No account or sign-up is required.

We recommend NordVPN to unblock your geo-restricted stream if you're usually based in the UK or US but are away this weekend.

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How to watch Millwall vs West Ham live streams in the USA

CBS's streaming service Paramount Plus is the place to catch Millwall vs West Ham.

Paramount+ subscriptions start at $8.99/month, rising to $13.99 to remove ads. You can also get a Paramount+ trial with Walmart+ for $1 with this sneaky trick we found.

As alluded to before you can also watch for free via CBS Sports Golazo Network should you not have a Paramount+ subscription.

We recommend NordVPN if you're outside the country for the vital clash.

How to watch Millwall vs West Ham live streams in the UK

The EFL Championship game between Millwall vs West Ham will be shown on ITV and Sky Sports in the UK.

Sky Sports packages start from £20 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass or £34.99 monthly if you are looking to catch all of the games.

Alternatively, you can watch the game for free on ITV1 and ITVX.

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How to watch Millwall vs West Ham live streams in Canada

In Canada, DAZN has the rights to broadcast the Millwall vs West Ham live stream.

DAZN plans start at CA$24.99/month and you can also watch the Champions League, Europa League, Carabao Cup and the Bundesliga.

Traveling outside the Great White North? Make sure to use a VPN so you don't miss out.

How to watch Millwall vs West Ham live streams in Australia

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IKEA is really making a name for itself in smart home tech. Its mobile app is clear and easy to navigate, its selection of smart switches (which my colleague Ruth Hamilton called "the understated hit of IKEA's new gadget range") are versatile and cheap, and its stylish smart lamps made a real splash at this year's CES technology show.

But what if you don't want to be limited to IKEA's own app? What if you like IKEA's lights, but already have a Philips Hue setup, or want to incorporate lights and devices from other brands as well?

Thankfully, there are lots of options to explore, from simple software solutions to crafty hardware hacks. Here are four ways to get all your smart lights to play along nicely.

1. Use the Matter standard

Last week, IKEA launched a new driver for its integrated lights (including the type of strips and spots you would install in cupboards and cabinets) that not only lets you control them remotely via the IKEA Home app, but is also compatible with the Matter smart home standard. That means you can combine these integrated lights into a larger smart home setup.

You can then control them using a Matter-compatible smart speaker, set a schedule, dim them, and much more. You aren't limited to IKEA's integrated lights, either. The brand also offers other Matter-compatible lights, including the color-shifting, donut-shaped Varmblixt, and Kajplats bulbs — and you can throw in lights from other brands like Nanoleaf, Govee, and (of course) Philips Hue, too.

But what if you don't want to use the Matter standard? What if you already have a Philips Hue setup and want to continue using the Hue app to control all your lights?

2. Connect everything to your Hue Bridge

IKEA smart lights (such as the Varmblixt and Kajplats) support Zigbee Light Link, which is the same wireless protocol used by Philips Hue bulbs. You can therefore connect your IKEA lights directly to a Philips Hue Bridge by following these instructions:

1. Ensure your IKEA smart light has software version 1.2.x or later
2. Keep the IKEA smart light close to the Philips Hue Bridge
3. Search for new devices in the Philips Hue app
4. Do a factory reset of the smart light by toggling the main switch six times

Connecting your IKEA smart lights this way will let you control their basic functions through the Hue app, set schedules, add them to groups, and trigger them with Hue sensors and switches.

However, you won't get the same degree of control you would through a native Hue smart light. You won't be able to dim your IKEA lights using a Hue Tap Dial switch, for example, or incorporate them into a Philips Hue Play entertainment setup. For that, you'll need to get more creative.

3. Try a hardware hack

If you like the look of an IKEA smart light, but want the full functionality of Philips Hue and are feeling brave, you could try a crafty hardware hack.

The Varmblixt lamp is a particularly popular choice for smart lighting DIYers, who have discovered that its frosted glass case is ideal for concealing a Philips Hue light strip. Reddit user K1uppy described the process of opening the IKEA lamp, removing its innards, and replacing them with a coiled Hue strip.

It's an interesting idea, and another Redditor's experiment with a non-Hue LED strip demonstrates how dramatic the effect could be with a gradient.

However, you should remember that a coiled light strip could overheat, damaging the LEDs.

4. Pick the right lamps

A safer (though less imaginative) alternative is to use Hue bulbs with IKEA lamps designed for standard light bulbs. Look out for ones that will diffuse light, such as the Fado table lamp, the ruffled Vindkast, or the striking multi-bulb Simrishamn. You can use the Philips Hue app to create a 'group' of these three bulbs, and control them together or apply a scene so they co-ordinate for an interesting effect.

There are Philips Hue bulbs for virtually all light fixtures, so you will be able to find one that fits your chosen IKEA lamp. Reddit users have suggested dialing down the brightness of your Hue bulbs to around 50% to create soft ambient lighting. You'll find a collection of suitable IKEA pendant, table, and floor lamps below.

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: One minute review

Smart scales measure weight, body fat, muscle mass, and a whole host of other metrics through a collection of electrodes at the soles of your feet. The best smart scales are perfect for fitness enthusiasts, family health monitoring, and those who want to track changes to their body over time, but Withings wants to push the boundaries of what is possible in the smart scale category. Not satisfied with simple measurements like the ones listed above, Withings has launched the BodyScan 2, and it represents a significant step in innovation.

According to Withings, the BodyScan 2 is “the world's first longevity station. It is the only consumer device that transforms your daily weigh-in into a complete cardiometabolic assessment, revealing whether your lifestyle is adding or taking years off your healthy life.” This scale is all about trends over time and those who care about optimizing their health now, for the reward of future gains.

Building on the original BodyScan scale, version two introduces a number of new features and design changes. The display has been moved from the base to the handlebar, offering a more pleasing user experience. New features include SpO2 measurements, hypertension screening, heart and ‘vascular age’ estimations, and reporting on the risk of unstable glycaemia.

All of these improvements make the scale $200 / £100 more expensive than the original. That’s a significant increase given that even the most premium offerings from most other brands cost less than half the price, but I suppose electronics in all categories have been getting more expensive this year with the components crisis. And if you want access to the complete set of features, then you’ll have to part ways with $9.95 / £8.95 per month for a Withings+ subscription, making this a premium-only, money-no-object smart scale option.

That said, the BodyScan 2 offers the very best in features and build quality. The scale is able to track over 40 biomarkers and, through very clever processing, can report heart findings that no other scale is capable of. It also boasts a robust and premium build with the chassis being made from reinforced aluminum.

Withings has taken some of the most innovative hardware found in the best smartwatches and best smart rings and combined it with traditional smart scale technology. The result is one of the most advanced smart scales on the consumer market.

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Specifications

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Price and availability

• $599.95 USD / £449.95 GBP / $895 AUS
• The specs justify the high cost
• More affordable alternatives exist

The BodyScan 2 is one of the most expensive scales on the market, period. At $599.95 / £449.95 / $$895 AUS, the scale is marketed at only the most serious of users who have the disposable income to match their health goals.

Unfortunately, the costs don’t end there. If you’d like to unlock the premium in-app experience, Withings+, then you’ll have to part with a further $9.95 / £8.95 per month. The membership provides clinical experts at your disposal, an AI health assistant to convert your history into future progress, and a long-term assessment of your aging.

The spec of the BodyScan 2 sets it apart from the rest of the competition. If you turn to the likes of RunStar, then you’ll find their most premium smart scale, the 8E Ultra, costing less than half the price of the BodyScan 2. This shows that unless you need features to measure and estimate heart age, vascular age, and risk of unstable glycaemia and hypertension, then you’ll be able to save a lot of money by going for one of the other options on our best smart scales list.

• Value score 4.5/5

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Design

• High-resolution LCD screen
• ITO Glass Platform
• Robust and durable

The BodyScan 2 exudes the premium build quality that you’d expect given its eye-watering price tag. The aesthetic is smart, professional, and well thought through. With a reinforced aluminum chassis, you also won’t have many concerns should it be dropped on a hard tiled floor or knocked against a sink pedestal.

At the heart of the experience is a 640 x 172px color LCD screen, which is bright, vibrant, and clear. With it, users can quickly and easily track their progress without even needing to launch the Withings app. This is neatly located in the retractable handle, if you choose to use it, so your data will be closer to your eye and more easily read.

The base is covered with a large-format glass platform that contains eight integrated Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) electrodes for high-precision accuracy and support for all foot sizes and up to 200 kg / 440 lb maximum capacity. The base features a black and blue hued striped pattern, which elevates the smart scale beyond looking like a glass slab.

Extruding out of the base is the smart retractable handle with an automatic locking mechanism. It works smoothly and reliably locks into position, and its length means it’ll cater to even the tallest of users. Withings has also integrated two buttons into the handle to allow for easy operation of the unit.

As well as housing the color screen, the handle comprises four stainless steel electrodes to take the total number across the scale up to 12. Through these sensors, the BodyScan 2 is capable of performing cardiometabolic assessments and a whole-body analysis.

• Design Score: 5/5

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Features

• Hypertension notifications
• Blood oxygen level measurements
• Heart age predictions

The BodyScan 2 represents a significant advancement in body tracking for the consumer market. It does, of course, continue to carry out the basics admirably, but beyond that, the scale introduces new measurements and features that have never been seen before in a home device. These features include hypertension, heart age, and blood oxygen level, with glucose resilience tracking coming soon.

First up, hypertension notifications. By analyzing patterns in the data collected by the BodyScan 2, Withings is able to detect signs associated with hypertension. The presence of these patterns is not a medical assessment that hypertension is present but rather the reporting of it as a heightened possibility, just like the best Apple Watches. If it detects a pattern, you’ll receive a notification through the Withings app.

Then there’s the heart and vascular age predictors, which are unlocked with a Withings+ membership. According to Withings, this is an indicator of the “heart's mechanical efficiency, based on how quickly your heart reacts to each beat and how effectively it pumps blood.”

The final new feature to mention is blood oxygen tracking, which is achieved through a multi-wave PPG sensor built into the handle. Through this infrared technology, the smart scale measures SpO2 in the same way as the best smartwatches. These three features provide a complete cardiometabolic assessment, which sets the BodyScan 2 apart from the competition.

• Features Score: 5/5

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Performance

• Solid accuracy for basic metrics
• Variable vascular age results
• Cluttered Withings app experience

To provide a comparison set of measurements, I compared the BodyScan 2 with the RunStar 8E Pro. Both brands claim over 98.5% DEXA validation and deliver a similar set of metrics, although the BodyScan 2 offers the most.

Let’s start with the basics. The BodyScan 2 recorded my weight at 61.23kg and BMI at 18.2 compared to 61.4 and 19 on the RunStar. Comparative measurements continued across muscle rate, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, base metabolism, and a number of other fat and mass metrics.

All readings are quickly available on the Withings app, which allows for deeper interrogation and tracking over time. Body composition data is displayed on a 3D graphic, which is engaging. I did, however, find it difficult to navigate around the Withings app with the sheer amount of data and features causing the interface to feel cluttered.

As accurate as the BodyScan 2 is for basic measurements, it is not these metrics that would cause someone to purchase a BodyScan 2. I was much more interested in the new features, including blood oxygen level measurements and heart age predictions. To test SpO2 readings, I compared it to my Garmin Tactix 8 and found that its readings were similar and consistent.

Vascular age reporting was less reliable. The first time I measured it, the app told me that my vascular age was four years older than my actual age. As you can imagine, that was a little bit of a shock. I measured it a week later, at a similar time of the day, and Withings reported only a one-year difference from my actual age. That’s a significant difference in a short space of time, which makes it difficult to entirely rely upon the findings and decide whether health changes are required.

Offering cardiometabolic measurements and estimations via a smart scale puts the BodyScan 2 at the forefront of the industry. They have introduced tech that has never before been seen in a smart scale, and the level of innovation is truly impressive. That said, I think we’re a few iterations off, seeing a smart scale delivering the necessary accuracy to make their estimations accurate enough to be relied upon to be highly accurate within some newer metrics, only a general trend indication.

• Performance score: 4.5/5

Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: Scorecard

RunStar 4E Body Scale: Should I buy?

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How I tested

My family (two adults and children) used the BodyScan 2 scale for several weeks. Having several family members made it possible to try out the multi-profile functionality, but most of the time I spent testing the scale using myself as a subject. I focused in on some of the new features that set the BodyScan 2 apart, such as vascular age and SpO2. Having the scale located in a busy family bathroom enabled me to determine the robustness and durability of the device.

First reviewed: September 2026

This week was a little quieter than last in the tech news space — if you ignore the hullabaloo caused by various AI companies that their models might one day kill us all if regulation doesn’t arrive.

A bit heavier than an Apple iPhone event, but important nonetheless.

To catch up on that and this week’s lighter (but still essential and biggest) tech news stories, scroll down for our ICYMI recaps and links to the full articles. But before you read about the news, you might want to try your hand at our quiz to see how much you remember of last week's ICYMI roundup.

7. We interviewed John Ternus

You've just been named CEO of one of the world’s most important tech companies; what runs through your mind? I asked John Ternus that question to his face, and his answer was perfect. It was all part of a wide-ranging interview we conducted with our friends over at Tom’s Guide. Lots of good bits about what innovation means at Apple and why the Cupertino giant is finally making a foldable.

• Read the full story: 'I don't think we ever lost innovation': New Apple CEO John Ternus defends Apple's track record

6. Google Live Translate went offline

Arguably the best Google Translate tool is its Live feature — which lets you converse with someone in your respective native tongue, and each sees a real-time translation of what the other has said.

It can break down the language barrier, if you have an internet connection, that is, though that is changing.

Google has started rolling out an offline mode for Live Translate. There are some limitations — it only supports translation from English to French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, and Swedish — and it’s only coming to the Google Pixel 11 series, Pixel 10 line, and Pixel 9 series.

• Read the full story: Google's new offline Live Translate tool looks like my new vacation essential

5. Canon launched the EOS R8 Mark II

Canon has debuted the EOS R8 Mark II, with a design that supposedly takes its cues from decades-old analog SLR cameras — there's a slight resemblance, but we'd argue that Canon's design department could have been given a bit more latitude.

Nonetheless, the second-generation model introduces useful upgrades over the original EOS R8, for a price that could tempt Canon enthusiasts who want powerful features but who don't need the tough build quality, high-spec displays, or long-lasting battery life of the EOS R6 series.

• Read the full hands-on review: I tried Canon's new-look EOS R8 Mark II

4. We tried the Snap Specs

A decade on from Snap’s first Spectacles launch (back when it was still Snapchat), we’ve tried the next evolution in its wearable tech: full-on AR glasses, and they’re incredible.

They’re still quite chunky, and the demo wasn’t without its quirks, but they were fun to use and comfortable to wear.

You can currently pre-order the Snap Specs for an eye-watering $2,195 (around £1,640 / AU$3,090) with a $200 deposit.

• Read the full story: I tried out Snap Specs, the social platform's chunky AR smart glasses

3. We reviewed Apple's tech

We reviewed all of Apple’s new tech, and yet again we were impressed.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max take last year’s Pro reinvention and refine it in all the right places — but the cameras are where Apple has made the biggest leap, with a variable aperture and finally useful Pro controls.

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 might look and be priced similarly to what came before, but the big difference is the battery — with a promised up to 50 hours in normal use, up to 84 hours in Low Power Mode, and up to 45 hours in Max Extended Workout Mode.

The Apple Watch 12 feels fresh with a new health-sensing system, a new SoC under the hood to power some new features, and a good bit of AI on top of what we knew was coming with watchOS 27.

• Read our iPhone 18 Pro review
• Read our Apple Watch 12 review
• Read our Apple Watch Ultra 4 review

2. iOS 27 gave our iPhones a huge upgrade

This week Apple gave millions of iPhones their biggest software upgrade this year. iOS 27 rolled out (if you haven’t got it yet, check General > Software Update), and it includes Siri AI — a new version of the voice assistant that is, finally, good.

Like all major iOS updates, there are lots of smaller quality-of-life upgrades that we’re enjoying too. These include the ability to make Shortcuts with natural language, a neat ‘Reframe’ feature for Photos, and the long-awaited option to set alarm volumes separately from your main ringtone. We’d highly recommend downloading iOS 27 now if you haven’t already.

• Read the full story: I've been using iOS 27 for 3 months already — these are the 5 best features arriving on your iPhone today

1. We debated AI slowdown

In a move that’s managed to draw in commentary from Donald Trump, JD Vance, and pretty much every major news organization on the planet, some of the biggest names in AI — including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Elon Musk — are calling for the development of frontier models to slow down while stronger safeguards are introduced.

They argue that increasingly capable, autonomous AI could escape human control, attack critical infrastructure or help bad actors create catastrophic weapons. Proposed protections include independent evaluators inside AI companies, international safety standards, government oversight, “kill switches” and restrictions on releasing especially powerful models.

Donald Trump rejects these concerns as a “hoax”, arguing that slowing development would damage the US economy and hand China an advantage in the global AI race. That means global consensus on how AI regulation should work is unlikely to arrive anytime soon. Until then, we better hope our new AI overlords are as bad at reaching a global consensus as us.

• Read the full story: 5 things you need to know about Trump's AI regulation battle

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: 30-second review

Often, reviewing computer equipment has an odd, unexpected cyclical nature. Because many companies can’t be bothered with new nomenclature and launch new products with old names.

This is at least the third version of the Geekom A5 I’ve seen, and thankfully Geekom have decided to call this the 2027 Edition to segment it slightly from prior options.

Where the original Geekom A5 went after desktop-class performance on a budget, the 2027 Edition changes tack. Geekom has kept the same compact metal chassis, the same generous port selection and the same easy access to internals, but it has fitted a very different processor under the hood.

Out goes the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, a 45-watt mobile chip that pushed hard for performance. In comes the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, a 15-watt part that shares the same Cezanne silicon and Zen 3 cores but is tuned for efficiency rather than speed.

The result, on paper at least, is a machine that runs cooler and quieter, backed by a new IceBlast 3.0 cooling system that Geekom claims cuts noise to as low as 28dB at idle. Geekom is now pitching the A5 2027 Edition for 24/7 office and commercial use, rather than as a budget performance desktop.

The available SKUs offer two CPU options: a cheaper AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7730U. All machines come with 16GB of DDR4 memory, but storage can be 256GB, 512GB or 1TB.

Memory is expandable to 64GB, and storage has actually grown more flexible, with room for two NVMe SSDs and a 2.5-inch SATA drive, but the second M.2 slot is the smaller 2242 variety.

What the A5 2027 Edition offers is a relatively affordable platform for general office use, but it lacks the expansion possibilities that the best mini PCs provide with technology like OCuLink, USB4 and Thunderbolt.

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Price and availability

• How much does it cost? From $465/£446/€479
• When is it out? Available now
• Where can you get it? Currently, this machine can be obtained directly from Geekom or via online retailers

The A5 2027 Edition is sold in several bundles, and the number of SKUs varies by region. Most come with 16GB of RAM, but with different processors and storage.

The variations are complicated, so I’ve created a small table showing the options and prices for the US, UK and EU. Each region also has a discount code that improves prices by 10% in the US, 5% in the UK, and €50 off in the EU.

As you can see in the table, only three SKUs are available in all locations, and some 5800 series options are unique to the US and parts of the EU.

What needs to be acknowledged is that the prices of RAM and storage have skyrocketed in the past year, and given those increases, the price of this A5 doesn’t seem excessive. Though, considering that the memory and storage on these machines are replaceable, it seems odd that Geekom didn’t offer a barebones SKU.

It should be noted that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H model was on the German and Spanish Geekom sites, but not on their French or Italian. Canada has the same SKUs as the USA, and Japan has the same, but with the Ryzen 5 7430U model removed. The older A5 had the 5800H, so these machines may not be the 2027 Edition, but older stock.

Curiously, via Amazon you can buy the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 16GB+512GB for the same price as Geekom offers it (before the discount code), $549 or £469, but it comes in Rose Gold, not silver.

The two obvious competitor machines that use the same platform are the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra and BOSGAME P4 Ultra.

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra can be found on Amazon for $599.99 or £609.96, but it comes with 32GB+1TB and the 7730U processor. A better value option is the BOSGAME P4 Ultra, which you can get on Amazon.co.uk with a voucher for £385, and it comes with 16GB+1TB and a Ryzen 7 CPU. The same machine is $519 on Amazon.com.

Therefore, if you want this platform cheaper, then BOSGAME is probably the right choice, but the GMKtec machines look better made, and the P4 Ultra can come with a single memory module, undermining its performance significantly.

• Value: 4 / 5

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Specs

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Design

• Same enclosure again
• Easy access retained
• No USB4

Visually, the A5 2027 Edition is business as usual for Geekom. It reuses the same silver metal-and-plastic chassis as the original A5 and the Mini IT13 before it, with two USB ports and the audio jack on the front, the SD card reader on the left, and the rest of the I/O around the back.

One aspect of this design I especially liked is that all the ports are labelled correctly, revealing the USB specification and whether the port is designed for charging. Some makers just completely ignore these details, leaving ports alongside others with a completely different specification looking identical.

Internal access follows the same familiar pattern too. Four retained screws release the base, which stays tethered by a ribbon cable feeding the free 2.5-inch SATA bay underneath. The DDR4 SODIMM slots and the primary M.2 2280 NVMe slot sit inside, alongside a second, smaller M.2 2242 slot for a SATA SSD.

I wish the second slot was 2280-sized, but evidently there was insufficient space for it.

That gives the A5 2027 Edition a genuinely unusual triple-storage layout for a machine this size, and Geekom quotes a combined ceiling of around 7TB across all three. Not sure how that works, because the 2280 slot could take 4TB, I’ve seen 2TB on 2246, but SATA HDDs can be at least 5TB and SSDs to at least 4TB. Therefore, you could put more than 7TB in one of these machines.

What’s good about this system is that the internal access doesn’t require removing adhesive-attached feet, and the memory is socketed, allowing for easy upgrades.

The only caveat with the memory, other than the lower bandwidth of DDR4 compared to DDR5, is that to get the best performance, the memory upgrades need to be in pairs.

So if you want more memory, sticking one 16GB stick alongside an existing 8GB module isn’t ideal. It might work, but it will reduce the memory mode to single-channel. Therefore, if you want more RAM, two 16GB or 32GB SODIMMs are the path to follow, leaving you two 8GB modules to re-home.

There are 48GB DDR4 modules available, but the maximum RAM on this platform is 64GB. At the time of writing, a 32GB DDR4 SODIMM is typically around $250, making that upgrade about the same cost as the system. But should the AI bubble burst (or rather, when), then that might be a more realistic proposition.

My disappointment is that there is no USB faster than USB 3.2 Gen 2, even though the platform has plenty of unused PCIe lanes. There are at least five USB ports with this specification plus a single USB 2.0, but not a single USB4 or USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. I understand the resistance to putting USB4 controllers on older platform technology, but the market has outgrown USB 3.2 already.

Overall, as I’ve come to expect from Geekom, this is a well-made mini-PC which delivers a decent user experience for those who aren’t excessively ambitious from a performance perspective. It isn’t a massive evolution from earlier, but it seems decent value for money in these difficult times.

• Design: 4 / 5

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Features

• AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
• New Barcelo-R silicon with a lower power ceiling
• IceBlast 3.0 cooling

The headline change in the A5 2027 Edition is its processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U carries a similar die and Zen 3 cores as the 5800H in the original A5, with the same 8 cores, 16 threads and 16MB of L3 cache. Where the 5800H was a Cezanne design, the 7730U is one of four Barcelo-R chips that AMD made before moving on to the Rembrandt-R architecture.

The biggest change between these chips is the power envelope, cut from 45 watts to 15 watts.

That is a significant reduction, and it shows up directly in sustained clock speed. Our CPU-Z capture shows the new chip running at 3470.7MHz under its default profile, down from the 4364.5MHz we saw on the outgoing 5800H with the same tool.

The smaller 65W power brick that ships with the 2027 Edition, down from the original's 120W unit, reflects how much less power headroom this design now needs. Geekom backs the lower TDP with its IceBlast 3.0 cooling system, said to improve cooling efficiency by around 42 per cent over the previous generation and to keep core temperatures under 72 degrees Celsius after an hour of sustained heavy load in a 30-degree room.

Geekom quotes noise levels as low as 28dB at idle and around 32dB under heavy load, figures that make the A5 2027 Edition a genuinely quiet machine for a desk or reception area.

The trade made here is performance for silence, which, depending on the working environment, could be the right or wrong choice.

Storage and memory remain DDR4 rather than the faster DDR5 found in newer Ryzen designs, and the M.2 slot is still limited to PCIe 3.0, so NVMe throughput is capped in the same way it was on the original A5. Port-wise, the story is also unchanged: still no USB4 or Thunderbolt, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C as the fastest connections on offer.

That this system comes with dual HDMI 2.0 outputs and an easily accessible SD card slot on the side offers genuine potential for marketing displays, especially considering how cool it all runs.

What needs to be said is that this isn’t especially new technology. The processor was first launched in Q1 of 2023, which will shortly make it four years old. Fabricated on the older TSMC 7nm FinFET technology, it can’t hope to offer the same levels of efficiency as the latest Ryzen parts, which use TSMC N4P FinFET.

To be clear, there is little wrong with the older chips, and AMD evidently still holds a significant stock of them, but better, more efficient technology is available for those willing to invest in it.

These devices offer significant performance increases in CPU-, GPU-, and NPU-related tasks, have better technologies (USB4, etc.) and larger caches.

But they don’t have upgradable memory, as they use LPDDR5X-8533 surface-mounted memory, or similar, and their default power consumption is greater, leading to fan noise.

The computing platform in the A5 2027 Edition might not be full of youthful enthusiasm, but it's more than adequate for many office tasks.

• Features: 3.5 / 5

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Performance

It was originally my intention to compare this A5 with the 5800U-powered one, but when I looked at the data, that prior model came during a transition where I was switching from Cinebench 23 to GeekBench 5. And I no longer have that hardware to retest.

What I can say is that in the data I do have that maps between the two, the 5800U was more powerful, but it used more power and fan noise was audible.

What I did find in my data pile was an older A5 that used the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U CPU, and those benchmarks mapped to what I used on the A5 2027 Edition and provided some interesting context between the two.

It’s not exactly a revelation that a CPU with more cores and a better GPU is going to run faster, but that’s the narrative running through these results. But it also hints in the Windows Experience Index that for a person running Office applications on these systems, the difference might not be significant, or even noticeable.

In this respect, the A5 2027 Edition is a punchier option, but it's hardly leaving the older A5 with the Ryzen 5 platform in the dust. For those wanting to minimise the cost of these systems, there might be something useful to take from these results for them.

As an aside, I recently reviewed the BOSGAME P4 Ultra, which uses the same CPU as the A5 2027 Edition but performs worse than the old A5 with the Ryzen 5 CPU. How is that possible? It is when you deliver the 16GB of RAM in a single module, reducing the bandwidth of the system by 50%. As an example of the impact of doing this, the WildLife score on the P4 Ultra is only 4961.

The lesson from these scores is never run one of these systems in single-channel mode, unless you like your computers to run slowly for no good reason.

• Performance: 3.5 / 5

Geekom A5 2027 Edition: Final verdict

I would consider the Geekom A5 2027 Edition as a refresh rather than a generational leap. Geekom has kept everything that made the original A5 easy to recommend: the compact metal chassis, the simple internal access and the strong port selection, and layered on a genuinely useful third SATA storage option.

What it has not done is make the machine dramatically faster. The move from a 45-watt to a 15-watt processor trades outright performance for lower noise, lower heat and, Geekom claims, lower running costs over years of continuous use.

For buyers who want a quiet, always-on machine for general office work, that trade could be exactly right. For anyone chasing the best possible performance per pound, the original A5, while now harder to find new, made a stronger case.

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Watch Roosters vs Sharks in an NRL 2026 Semi-Final that features a fascinating clash of styles in a sudden-death shootout, with the loser's season over. Sydney won both matches in the ladder but the full-strength Cronulla-Sutherland are ready to spring the upset.

The Roosters went neck-and-neck with the Panthers last weekend, with only Brian To'o's 77th-minute try adding a gloss to proceedings for the latter's 19-12 victory. Trent Robinson will be keen for his side to dust themselves down and record a third win of the year over the Sharks, a goal helped by Salesi Foketi being passed fit after an HIA last week. Second-rower Egan Butcher is out with concussion, but Angus Chrichton is back at interchange for the first time since Week 15.

The Sharks were excellent in the Elimination Final last week, with Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes feeding the outside backs with regular ball. Their late-season form has generally been good and they come into this game with a near full-strength squad as back-up hooker Jayden Berrell returns to the bench. Hynes' battle with Roosters' experienced opposite number Daly Cherry-Evans promises to be fascinating.

The Dolphins await in the Preliminary Final in two weeks' time.

Here's how to watch Roosters vs Sharks from anywhere in the world.

Can you watch Roosters vs Sharks for free?

Yes. Every game in the NRL finals series 2026 is being shown on free-to-air Channel 9 and 9Now in Australia.

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NRL fans in the US can watch Roosters vs Sharks in the NRL Semi-Final 2026 on either FS2 or Fox One.

Dedicated streaming service Fox One costs $19.99/month after a 3-day FREE trial.

FS2 is also available through Sling, specifically the Blue plan with the Sports Extra add-on, which starts at $56.99/month.

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How to watch Roosters vs Sharks live streams in the UK

Roosters vs Sharks is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, via the Sky Sports Action channel.

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How to watch Roosters vs Sharks live streams in Canada

Roosters vs Sharks coverage is going out on Sportsnet in Canada.

That means you can also watch online thanks to its Sportsnet+ streaming service (from $29.99 a month / $249.99 a year). And the Watch NRL platform will show the fixture.

If you already subscribe to these services but find yourself outside Canada, download a VPN and watch NRL Semi-Finals 2026 as if you were back at home.

How to watch Roosters vs Sharks live streams in Australia

In Australia, Roosters vs Sharks is free-to-air on Channel 9 and via the 9Now streaming service.

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You can also watch on Fox League via Foxtel. While Kayo Sports is a much more cost-efficient option, with plans starting from $30 a month after you've taken advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial.

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How to watch Roosters vs Sharks live streams in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ is the NRL rights holder in New Zealand.

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How to watch Roosters vs Sharks live streams in Rest of World

Every single match of the 2026 NRL Premiership season, including the Qualifying and Elimination Finals, will be shown on the dedicated Watch NRL streaming platform, which is available in all territories except for Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and other selected sanctioned jurisdictions (e.g. Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea).

Subscriptions cost $20 per week, $39 per month or $72 for the whole of the Finals Series. Check the website for pricing in your region.

Many countries also show games on TV and online through their domestic broadcasters.

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• Hawthorn vs Brisbane kick-off: Sat, Sep 19 at 3.15am ET / 8.15am BST / 5:15pm AEST

Hawthorn's reward for trouncing the minor premiers is the matchup they'd been hoping to avoid – a date with back-to-back reigning premiers Brisbane, who pasted the Hawks by 67 points just last month. On a more positive note, Sam Mitchell's men do at least have home advantage after a week off.

The reason it stings so much is that Hawthorn, who last reached the Grand Final back in 2015, have beaten both of the other preliminary finalists this season. Meanwhile, they've lost each of their past three meetings with the Lions.

The Dingley Village outfit needs to find a way to cast aside all of the bad omens, because Brisbane has made a routine of dominating September football. Even more ominously, Chris Fagan's men have closed each of their last two campaigns with back-to-back triumphs at the MCG.

They do, however, have a major injury concern. Noah Answerth, who played a pivotal role in their 125-58 victory over Hawthon six weeks ago by suffocating Nick Watson, hurt his ankle in the defeat by Sydney a fortnight ago, and missed the semi-final as a result. Either Ryan Lester or Darcy Wilmot will likely fill in if he still isn't right, but the Wizard will take either of them over Answerth.

Read on as we explain how to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane for free in the AFL 2026 Preliminary Final.

Can you watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane for free?

Yes. Hawthorn vs Brisbane is being shown on free-to-air Channel 7 in Australia, with live streaming available via 7Plus.

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Live Hawthorn vs Brisbane coverage is being provided by FS1 in the US.

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How to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane live streams in the UK

In the UK, Hawthorn vs Brisbane is being shown on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3.

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Free-to-air Channel 7 is showing Hawthorn vs Brisbane in all regions of Australia, with live streaming available via 7Plus.

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How to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane live streams in Canada

The Hawthorn vs Brisbane game is available to watch on TSN2 in Canada.

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• Watch Family Full House With Rohit Sharma on Sony LIV
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• First episode arrives on Saturday, September 19 at 9:30pm IST

Sony’s all-new show, Family Full House With Rohit Sharma, is set to go on floors this Saturday, September 19, 2026. Indian cricket star Sharma, best known for his three ODI double centuries and leading India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title, is all set for yet another debut – this time, off the field.

The date is special for Rohit himself, as it was the same date when he made his T20I debut. This time, though, fans will be seeing Rohit off the field in his quirky, outspoken “Shana” avatar. He’s well known for his cheeky stump-cam remarks, which have gone viral on multiple occasions.

His now-famous “Koi bhi garden mein nahi ghumega” (nobody will stroll in the garden) outburst is perhaps the best example, becoming one of Indian cricket’s most-shared memes. Sony appears to be leaning on this familiarity and Rohit’s outspoken personality for its fresh TV entertainment show.

With Kapil Sharma leaving Sony for Netflix – which also has Samay Raina on its catalog – Sony needed something to pull Indian family audiences. What little we know is that it will be a game-format family show where Rohit will be at his relaxed best, interacting with participants through various games and challenges.

The trailer for the first episode shows cricket stars like Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, and Abhishek Nayar as guests, along with famous Bollywood comic actor Kunal Khemu, who will be there to promote his upcoming movie Vibe. The promotional trailers also showed glimpses of Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Sophie Shine, as well as local comedy stars Bharti Singh, Chandan Prabhakar, Haarsh Limbachiyaa, and other influencers like Jannat Zubair.

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Family Full House With Rohit Sharma is exclusive to Sony and is only available in India.

TV audiences can watch it on the Sony Network, while cord-cutters can catch the action live and stream episodes on-demand on Sony LIV.

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Using a VPN to unblock Family Full House with Rohit Sharma is very straightforward. Just follow these steps:

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Althoug Sony LIV is available in multiple countries around the world, including the US (via Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans), the UK, Canada, and Australia, it’s unclear at the time of writing whether any of these options will carry Family Full House With Rohit Sharma.

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• Russia's Scientific and Production Center Ushkuynik says ten disassembled Skorlupa hulls fit in one GAZelle van
• Each hull can be assembled in an estimated four hours (by Russian estimates) using a cordless screwdriver and can travel up to 200 km while carrying up to 250 kg of payloads
• The Skorlupa comes with up to four communication modules and can carry up to four fiber-optic drones, allowing it to serve as both a mothership for attack or recon drones and a one-way attack craft

Russia's Scientific and Production Center Ushkuynik has released new details on Skorlupa, a light uncrewed surface vessel whose headline feature isn't speed, stealth, or sensors.

According to www1.ru, company CEO Alexey Chadayev says ten of the boats fit into the cargo bed of a single GAZelle light van when broken down, and that one hull goes together in about four hours with an ordinary screwdriver.

The hull is cut from water-repellent plywood, and Chadayev told the Russian government daily Rossiyskaya Gazeta, in an interview published on September 8 (RU) around the International Technological Congress 2026, that the craft can be produced at any furniture factory and costs roughly a fifth of a conventional naval drone.

A low-cost alternative in an increasingly asymmetrical war?

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fifth year, both sides have innovated, focusing on drones and autonomous vehicles to save lives, operate remotely, and minimize costs.

The Skorlupa does just that: the developer cites a 200 km range and a 250 kg payload, letting operators use it remotely while cutting costs as Russia and Ukraine struggle to fund their war efforts.

It can also be used in two ways: as a one-way strike platform, delivering an explosive against a ship's hull; or as a mothership, carrying four fiber-optic aerial drones housed under a deck skin that folds open on command.

As the war drags on, it's increasingly becoming one that demands practical and cost-effective solutions that do not endanger lives, with Ukraine also often pulling off similar approaches, including retrofitting remote-controlled kits to Humvees and Operation Spiderweb, which ingeniously launched attacks from within Russia's borders on its airfields, dealing damage that amounted to billions of dollars.

Skorlupa does something similar that makes it immune to jamming: it is controlled by a physical fiber-optic cable that lets it function even in areas where it would otherwise be cut off from wireless communications. This is also why the KVN has become one of Russia's most-used FPV drones.

A non-emitting boat carrying non-emitting drones is effectively unjammable and hard to counter, and with millions of Russia's KVN drones already in play, it would be a well-supplied Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) to build up a naval and aerial threat in a region where Ukraine regularly takes the initiative on the former.

As Alexey Chadayev pointed out in his interview, "With a Skorlupa like this, you can wreck any seaport without missiles," while noting that it can be made at any furniture factory.

• Retired UK hobbyist builds 8-bit computer from 460 recycled tubes, all wired as NOR gates, on a 190 x 130 cm wall panel
• The machine is expected to run a flight simulator program once completely finished, but the builder is currently working on the status system that would allow it to do so
• Previous versions of the machine have gone 'bang' twice, as noted by the tinkerer, prompting him to keep a fire extinguisher handy for his experiment

A retired hobbyist in the UK who identifies himself only as Mike has hung an 8-bit computer built from 460 recycled vacuum tubes on a brick wall in his home, and over the past ten days, it has seen widespread press coverage.

The machine is real, the glow is real, the smell is real, and the accompanying documentation is unusually candid and detailed for what is essentially a DIY project.

The tinkerer is currently trying to use the computer to run a flight simulator he has already coded but has yet to get the hardware into a state where it can run.

Soviet-era tech meets a hobbyist and a computer is born

Mike's technical write-up makes it clear that we have a well-designed, well-researched 8-bit computer that packs 920 triodes into 460 Soviet-designed 6N3P double triodes, each wired as an identical NOR gate.

The registers, counters, 8-bit arithmetic logic unit, ring-oscillator clock, and small tube RAM are all assembled from that single building block, an approach Hackaday traces to the Apollo Guidance Computer.

The tubes sit on 46 ten-tube plug-in boards across five backplanes on a 190 by 130 cm acrylic panel that weighs roughly 20 kg. The instruction set supports 16 operations; the ALU adds, XNOR, increment, NOT, and carry, and a carry register lets the 8-bit machine chain 16-, 32-, 64-, and even 128-bit arithmetic, slowly.

However, there is no pipeline: six fetch cycles, one execute, one unused, and this is intentional, with Mike saying that the timing logic implemented is a bit too complex compared to the rest of the system.

One design choice matters more than the rest: Mike keeps the high-tension supply below 100 V, well under the 150 V anode rating the Valve Museum datasheet lists for the 6N3P and far below the several hundred volts typical of legacy tube equipment. That is what lets him pack components 2 mm apart under each socket, allowing for a much more 'minimal' look than would otherwise be possible, and it is also why he can describe a wall of hot glass as nearly, but not quite, safe to touch.

About a minute after switch-on, the tubes glow red from the side, and the room fills with the smell of hundreds of double triodes burning off their dust. This gives it its 'pleasant homely aroma,' as the hobbyist puts it.

The machine currently drives a bank of ex-British Rail flip-digit displays, made by Bodet for 1980s station clocks, and is expected to power a rudimentary flight simulator system down the line.

The experiment has had its lows, though, with Mike reporting that it has gone "BANG" at least twice with earlier iterations; the first time he pulled plugs in a panic, and the second time his wife Judy carried on decorating the Christmas tree, later buying him a fire extinguisher as a precaution.

While the flight simulator is a work in progress, the aroma is here to stay, and Mike seems determined to see his project, which encapsulates tech from the previous century, through to completion.

• Watch Asian Games 2026 free on MeWatch (Singapore) / KBS, MBC, SBS (South Korea) / VTV (Vietnam)
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• Asian Games 2026: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, October 4

Watch Asian Games 2026 live streams, with tennis superstar Alexandra Eala, 100m freestyle world record holder Pan Zhanle and javelin supremo Rumesh Pathirage among the headline acts at this colossal multi-sport event with no shortage of world and Olympic champions.

And we really do mean colossal. Just shy of 20,000 athletes are competing for 469 medals across 43 disciplines in Nagoya, Aichi and Japan at large. For context, around 10,000 athletes participated at Paris 2024.

Gymnasts Zhang Boheng, Carlos Yulo and Zou Jingyuan, badminton stars An Se-young, PV Sindhu and Yamaguchi Akane, diver Quan Hongchan and the Indian men's and women's cricket teams are also set to light up the games. Then there's Sri Lankan world No1 javelin thrower Pathirage, who must contend with his spears being damaged in transit.

The viral South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji, sadly, is not competing, while tennis star Qinwen Zheng has opted to play in the China Open instead, leaving Eala as the biggest name in the draw.

Along with many of the events you'd expect to see, there's also eSports, kabaddi and the incomparable sepak takraw on the Asian Games program.

Here's how to watch Asian Games 2026 from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the schedule below.

Can you watch Asian Games 2026 for free?

Yes. Asian Games 2026 is being shown on free-to-air MeWatch in Singapore, KBS, MBC and SBS in South Korea, VTV in Vietnam, CCTV5 in China, and RTM in Malaysia.

Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch Aichi–Nagoya 2026 for free as if you were right at home.

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How to watch Asian Games 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV has done a late deal to show over 700 hours of the Asian Games 2026.

Cricket is the main factor here, but plenty of other sports will also be on Willow TV, which will launch three temporary pop-up channels for the event — Asian Games 1, 2, and 3.

If you don't have Willow TV as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

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How to watch Asian Games 2026 live streams in Canada

It's the same in Canada, where Willow TV is also available and will be showing the Asian Games 2026.

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Can I watch Asian Games 2026 in the UK or Australia?

The 2026 Asian Games haven't picked up a broadcasting partner in the UK or Australia.

If you're from Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, China or Malaysia but you're abroad for work or a vacation, however, a VPN will help you tune in to Aichi–Nagoya. NordVPN is the one we recommend above all others.

How to watch Asian Games 2026 live streams in India

In India, the 2026 Asian Games are being shown on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.

Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599/year for the mobile-only plan, rising to ₹999/year.

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Asian Games 2026 Q&A

Asian Games 2026 schedule

(All times BST)

Saturday, September 19
10am – Opening ceremony

Sunday, September 20
12.30am – Triathlon | Men's individual final
1am – Wushu | Men's Changquan final
1am – Road cycling | Women's ITT
3am – Triathlon | Women's individual final
3am – Modern pentathlon | Women's Individual final
5.30am – Road cycling | Men's ITT
6am – Soft tennis | Women's team final
6.30am – Shooting | 10m Air Rifle Women's final
6.30am – Wushu | Women's Taijiquan & Taijijian final
7am – Teqball | Women's singles final
7.30am – Modern pentathlon | Men's Individual final
7.40am – Teqball | Women's doubles final
8.20am – Teqball | Mixed doubles final
9am – Teqball | Men's singles final
9am – Swimming | Women's 50m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Women's 1,500m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 200m butterfly final
- Swimming | Women's 4 x 100m freestyle relay final
- Swimming | Men's 100m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 100m backstroke final
- Swimming | Men's 200m individual medley final
9.15am – Soft tennis | Women's team final
9.40am – Teqball | Men's doubles final
9.55am – Karate | Women's individual Kata final
10.05am – Karate | Men's Kumite -55kg final
10.15am – Karate | Women's Kumite +68kg final
10.25am – Karate | Men's Kumite -60kg final
11.40am – Basketball | Men's final

Monday, September 21
1.30am – Triathlon | Mixed relay final
1.45am – Shooting | 10m Air Rifle men's team final
2am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's all-around final
4.30am – Shooting | 10m Air Rifle men's individual final
9am – Swimming | Women's 50m backstroke final
- Swimming | Women's 200m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 200m individual medley final
- Swimming | Men's 50m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 50m backstroke final
- Swimming | Men's 100m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay final
9am – Soft tennis | Mixed doubles final
9.50am – Karate | Men's individual Kata final
10am – Karate | Women's Kumite -61kg final
10.10am – Karate | Men's Kumite -67kg final
10.20am – Karate | Women's Kumite -68kg final

Tuesday, September 22
1am – Road cycling | Women's road race
3.55am – Shooting | 10m Air Rifle mixed team final
4am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's all-around final
6am – Cricket | Women's final
6am – MMA | Men's modern -60kg final
6.20am – MMA | Women's modern -54kg final
6.30am – Wushu | Men's Nangun final
6.40am – MMA | Men's traditional -65kg final
7.50am – Wushu | Women's Nandao final
8am – MMA | Women's traditional -60kg final
8.20am – MMA | Men's modern -71kg final
8.40am – MMA | Men's traditional -77kg final
9am – Swimming | Women's 100m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 400m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 200m backstroke final
- Swimming | Men's 1,500m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 400m individual medley final
- Swimming | Men's 4 x 100m medley relay final
9am – Karate | Women's team Kata final
9.15am – Karate | Men's Kumite -75kg final
9.25am – Karate | Women's Kumite -55kg final
9.35am – Karate | Men's Kumite -84kg final
10.40am – Fencing | Men's Foil individual final
11am – Fencing | Women's Épée individual final
11.20am – Volleyball | Women's final

Wednesday, September 23
1am – Road cycling | Men's road race
1.10am – Rowing | Men's single sculls final
1.30am – Rowing | Men's double sculls final
1.50am – Rowing | Women's lightweight single sculls final
2am – Shooting | Skeet men's team final
- Shooting | Skeet women's team final
2.10am – Rowing | Women's lightweight double sculls final
2.45am – Equestrian | Eventing individual final
- Equestrian | Eventing team final
2.50am – Rowing | Men's pair final
3.20am – Rowing | Women's quadruple sculls final
3.20am – Rowing | Women's four final
4.30am – Shooting | 10m Air Pistol individual final
5am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's team final
5.30am – Soft tennis | Women's singles final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Women's 49kg final
6.30am – Wushu | Men's Daoshu & Gunshu final
6.30am – Shooting | Skeet women's final
7.35am – Karate | Men's team Kata final
6.30am – Wushu | Women's Jianshu & Qiangshu final
7.50am – Karate | Women's Kumite -50kg final
8am – Shooting | Skeet men's final
8am – Karate | Men's Kumite +84kg final
8am – eSports | eFootball final
8.45am – Soft tennis | Men's singles final
9am – Weightlifting | Women's 53kg final
9am – Swimming | Women's 100m backstroke final
- Swimming | Women's 100m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Women's 100m butterfly final
- Swimming | Women's 400m individual medley final
- Swimming | Men's 200m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 100m butterfly final
- Swimming | Mixed 4 x 100m medley relay final
9.40am – Fencing | Women's Foil individual final
10am – Fencing | Men's Sabre individual final
11am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's team final
11.30am – Athletics | Men's half-marathon race walk final
- Athletics | Women's half-marathon race walk final

Thursday, September 24
1.10am – Rowing | Women's single sculls final
1.30am – Rowing | Women's double sculls final
1.30am – Wushu | Men's 56kg
1.30am – Badminton | Women's team final
1.50am – Wushu | Men's 60kg
2.10am – Rowing | Men's lightweight single sculls final
2.10am – Wushu | Men's 65kg
2.10am – Rowing | Women's pair final
2.30am – Rowing | Men's quadruple sculls final
2.30am – Wushu | Men's 70kg
2.30am – Rowing | Men's lightweight double sculls final
2.50am – Wushu | Men's 75kg
2.50am – Rowing | Men's four final
3am – Mountain biking | Women's cross-country final
3.10am – Wushu | Women's 52kg
3.30am – Wushu | Women's 60kg
3.30am – Canoeing | Women's 200m final
3.40am – Canoeing | Men's 500m kayak four final
3.50am – Canoeing | Women's 500m kayak double final
4am – Canoeing | Men's 500m canoe single final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Men's 60kg final
6.45am – Shooting | Skeet mixed team final
7.45am – Shooting | Men's 10m Air Pistol final
8am – Badminton | Men's team final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Men's 65kg final
9am – Table tennis | Men's team final
9am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's floor exercise final
9am – Swimming | Women's 50m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 200m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay final
- Swimming | Men's 50m butterfly final
- Swimming | Men's 800m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 200m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Men's 4 x 100m freestyle relay final
9.40am – Water polo | Women's final
9.55am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's vault final
10.20am – Fencing | Men's Épée individual final
10.35am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's pommel horse final
10.40am – Fencing | Women's Sabre individual final
11.30am – Table tennis | Women's team final
11.44am – Athletics | Women's triple jump final
11.45am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's uneven bars final
12.25pm – Artistic gymnastics | Men's rings final
12.55pm – Athletics | Men's discus final
1.25pm – Athletics | Women's 10,000m final
2.15pm – Athletics | Mixed 4 x 400m relay final

Friday, September 25
1am – Sepaktakraw | Women's team Regu final
1.05am – Skateboarding | Women's park final
1.30am – Dressage Grand Prix
2.45am – Shooting | Men's 50m Rifle 3 positions team final
3am – Mountain biking | Men's cross-country final
3.30am – Canoeing | Men's 500m kayak double final
3.35am – Skateboarding | Men's park final
3.40am – Canoeing | Women's 500m kayak four final
3.50am – Canoeing | Men's 500m canoe single final
4am – Shooting | Mixed 10m Air Pistol team final
4am – Canoeing | Women's 500m canoe double final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Women's 57kg final
6am – Sepaktakraw | Men's team Regu final
6am – Shooting | Men's 50m Rifle 3 positions final
7am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's vault final
7.40am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's balance beam final
8.50am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's parallel bars final
9am – Weightlifting | Women's 61kg final
9am – Swimming | Women's 50m butterfly final
- Swimming | Women's 800m freestyle final
- Swimming | Women's 4 x 100m medley relay final
- Swimming | Men's 50m breaststroke final
- Swimming | Men's 400m freestyle final
- Swimming | Men's 200m backstroke final
- Swimming | Men's 200m butterfly final
9.30am – Artistic gymnastics | Women's floor exercise final
10.20am – Fencing | Men's Foil team final
10.40am – Artistic gymnastics | Men's horizontal bar final
10.50am – 3 x 3 basketball | Women's final
11.05am – Athletics | Women's shot put final
11.15am – 3 x 3 basketball | Men's final
11.20am – Fencing | Women's Épée team final
12.03pm – Athletics | Women's pole vault final
12.11pm – Athletics | Women's Hepthathlon 800m
12.32pm – Athletics | Men's 10,000m final
12.40pm – Athletics | Men's hammer final
2.05pm – Athletics | Women's 100m final
2.15pm – Athletics | Men's 100m final

Saturday, September 26
1am – eSports | Puyo Puyo Champions final
1.45am – Shooting | Women's 50m Rifle 3 positions team final
2am – Diving | Women's synchronised 10m platform final
3.30am – Canoeing | Women's 500m kayak single final
3.40am – Canoeing | Men's 500m kayak single final
3.50am – Canoeing | Mixed 500m canoe double final
4am – Canoeing | Mixed 500m kayak double final
5am – Shooting | Women's 50m Rifle 3 positions final
5am – Kabaddi | Women's team final
5am – Diving | Men's synchronised 3m springboard final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Men's 70kg final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Men's 75kg final
9.20am – Fencing | Women's Foil team final
10am – Kabaddi | Men's team final
10.20am – Fencing | Men's Sabre team final
11.20am – Basketball | Women's final
11.30am – Table tennis | Mixed doubles final
11.30am – Athletics | Men's marathon final
11.50am – Athletics | Women's marathon final
12pm – Athletics | Men's shot put final
12.35pm – Athletics | Men's triple jump final
1.45pm – Athletics | Women's 400m final
2.03pm – Athletics | Men's 400m final
2.15pm – Athletics | Women's 1,500m final

Sunday, September 27
1am – eSports | Pokémon UNITE final
2am – Diving | Women's synchronised 3m springboard final
2.05am – Skateboarding | Women's street final
3am – Artistic swimming | Duet final
5am – Diving | Men's synchronised 10m platform final
5.30am – Weightlifting | Women's 69kg final
6am – Kurash | Women's -57kg final
- Kurash | Men's +90kg final
6.30am – Squash | Mixed doubles final
7am – Trampolining | Men's final
- Trampolining | Men's super final
7.05am – Skateboarding | Men's street final
8am – Squash | Men's singles final
9am – Squash | Women's singles final
9am – Weightlifting | Women's 77kg final
9am – Handball | Women's final
10.30am – Baseball | Men's final
10.40am – Fencing | Men's Épée team final
11am – Table tennis | Men's doubles final
11.10am – Athletics | Women's long jump final
11.35am – Athletics | Women's 200m final
11.40am – Fencing | Women's Sabre team final
11.45am – Athletics | Men's 200m final
11.55am – Trampolining | Women's final
- Trampolining | Women's final
12.08pm – Athletics | Men's 110m hurdles final
12.15pm – Athletics | Men's high jump final
12.23pm – Athletics | Women's 100m hurdles final
12.30pm – Table tennis | Women's singles final
1.03pm – Athletics | Women's javelin final
1.10pm – Athletics | Men's Decathlon 1,500m final
1.22pm – Athletics | Women's 3,000m steeplechase final
1.10pm – Athletics | Men's Decathlon 1,500m final

Monday, September 28
1am – eSports | Honor of Kings final
1.40am – Shooting | Women's 25m Pistol team final
2am – Diving | Women's 1m springboard final
2.46am – Surfing | Men's shortboard final
3am – Artistic swimming | Mixed team final
3.27am – Surfing | Women's shortboard final
4.15am – BMX | Women's final
4.25am – BMX | Men's final
5am – Diving | Men's 1m springboard final
5.30am – Men's 85kg final
6am – Kurash | Women's -78kg final
- Kurash | Men's -81kg final
6.15am – Shooting | Women's 25m Pistol final
9am – Men's 95kg final
10.15am – Athletics | Women's discus final
11am – Table tennis | Women's doubles final
11.23am – Athletics | Women's 400m hurdles final
11.33am – Athletics | Men's 400m hurdles final
11.42am – Athletics | Men's 3,000m steeplechase final
11.55am – Athletics | Men's long jump final
12.05pm – Athletics | Men's 1,500m final
12.25pm – Athletics | Men's javelin final
12.30pm – Table tennis | Men's singles final
12.43pm – Athletics | Women's 5,000m final
2.04pm – Athletics | Women's 4 x 100m relay final
2.23pm – Athletics | Men's 4 x 100m relay final

Tuesday, September 29
1am – Sepaktakraw | Women's doubles final
1am – eSports | PUBG Mobile final
1.30am – Weightlifting | Women's 86kg final
2am – Shooting | Men's Trap team final
- Shooting | Women's Trap team final
2.30am – Sepaktakraw | Men's Regu final
3am – Badminton | Men's singles final
- Badminton | Women's singles final
- Badminton | Men's doubles final
- Badminton | Women's doubles final
- Badminton | Mixed doubles final
4.30am – Weightlifting | Men's 110kg final
6am – Shooting | Women's Trap final
6am – Kurash | Women's +87kg final
- Kurash | Men's -66kg final
7am – Track cycling | Men's team sprint final
- Track cycling | Women's team sprint final
7.20am – Diving | Women's 10m platform final
7.30am – Shooting | Men's Trap final
8.20am – Weightlifting | Women's +86kg final
9.30am – Diving | Men's 3m springboard final
10.15am – Athletics | Men's pole vault final
11.10am – Weightlifting | Men's +110kg final
11.18am – Athletics | Women's high jump final
11.30am – Hamdball | Men's final
11.35am – Athletics | Women's hammer final
11.50am – Athletics | Women's 800m final
12.05pm – Athletics | Men's 800m final
12.15pm – Athletics | Men's 5,000m final
12.48pm – Athletics | Mixed 4 x 100m relay final
1.05pm – Athletics | Women's 4 x 400m relay final
1.17pm – Athletics | Men's 4 x 400m relay final

Wednesday, September 30
1am – eSports | Identity V final
2.20am – Archery | Women's Compound team final
4.45am – Archery | Mixed Compound team final
5.30am – Canoeing | Men's kayak single final
6.06am – Canoeing | Women's canoe single final
6.30am – Shooting | Mixed Trap team final
7am – Track cycling | Men's team pursuit final
- Track cycling | Women's Keirin final
- Track cycling | Women's team pursuit final
7.20am – Archery | Men's Compound team final
7.20am – Diving | Women's 3m springboard final
9.20am – Judo | Women -48kg final
9.30am – Diving | Men's 10m platform final
9.50am – Judo | Men -60kg final
10am – Wrestling | Women's 68kg final
10am – Climbing | Men's boulder final
10.20am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 130kg final
10.50am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 67kg final
11.20am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 87kg final
12pm – Climbing | Women's speed final
10.20am – Judo | Women -52kg final
10.50am – Judo | Men -66kg final

Thursday, October 1
3.01am – Archery | Women's Compound final
5.30am – Canoeing | Men's canoe single final
6am – eSports | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang final
6.03am – Canoeing | Women's kayak single final
7am – Track cycling | Men's sprint final
- Track cycling | Men's Omnium final
- Track cycling | Women's Madison final
7.01am – Archery | Men's Compound final
7.30am – Jiu Jitsu | Men's -62kg final
7.30am – Shooting | Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol final
7.55am – Jiu Jitsu | Men's -69kg final
8.20am – Jiu Jitsu | Women's -48kg final
9.16am – Judo | Women's -57kg final
9.40am – Judo | Men's -73kg final
10am – Climbing | Women's boulder final
10am – Wrestling | Women's 62kg final
10.04am – Judo | Women's -63kg final
10.20am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 60kg final
10.28am – Judo | Men's -81kg final
10.50am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 77kg final
10.52am – Judo | Women's -70kg final
11.20am – Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 97kg final
12pm – Climbing | Men's speed final

Friday, October 2
2am – Tennis | Women's singles final
- Tennis | Men's doubles final
2.20am – Archery | Women's recurve team final
3am – Sailing | Men's dinghy final
3.30am – Taekwondo | Mixed virtual final
4.15am – Sailing | Women's dinghy final
4.45am – Archery | Mixed recurve team final
5am – Beach volleyball | Women's final
5am – Boxing | Men's 55kg final
- Boxing | Men's 70kg final
- Boxing | Men's 90kg final
- Boxing | Women's 51kg final
- Boxing | Women's 60kg final
- Boxing | Women's 75kg final
5.30am – Squash | Women's team final
6.50am – Canoeing | Women's kayak cross final
6.54am – Canoeing | Men's kayak cross final
7am – Track cycling | Men's Keirin final
- Track cycling | Men's Madison final
- Track cycling | Women's sprint final
- Track cycling | Women's Omnium final
7.20am – Archery | Men's recurve team final
7.30am – Squash | Men's team final
7.30am – Jiu Jitsu | Men's -77kg final
7.55am – Jiu Jitsu | Men's -94kg final
8.20am – Jiu Jitsu | Women's -52kg final
9.16am – Judo | Men's -90kg final
9.30am – Boxing | Men's 60kg final
- Boxing | Men's 80kg final
- Boxing | Men's +90kg final
- Boxing | Women's 54kg final
- Boxing | Women's 65kg final
9.40am – Judo | Women's -78kg final
10am – Wrestling | Men's 125kg freestyle final
10.04am – Judo | Men's -100kg final
10.20am – Wrestling | Men's 65kg freestyle final
10.28am – Judo | Women's +78kg final
10.50am – Wrestling | Men's 86kg freestyle final
10.52am – Judo | Men's +100kg final
11am – Hockey | Women's final
11.20am – Taekwondo | Women's -49kg final
11.20am – Wrestling | Women's 50kg freestyle final
11.35am – Taekwondo | Men's -58kg final
11.50am – Taekwondo | Women's -67kg final
11.50am – Wrestling | Women's 76kg freestyle final
12.05pm – Taekwondo | Men's -80kg final
11.30am – Football | Women's final
10.30pm – Golf | Men's Round 4
10.30pm – Golf | Women's Round 4

Saturday, October 3
1am – Sepaktakraw | Women's Quadrant final
2am – Tennis | Men's singles final
- Tennis | Women's doubles final
- Tennis | Mixed doubles final
2.30am – Sepaktakraw | Men's Quadrant final
2.50am – Archery | Women's Recurve final
5am – Jiu Jitsu | Women's -63kg final
5am – Rhythm gymnastics | Individual all-around final
5am – Beach volleyball | Men's final
5.25am – Jiu Jitsu | Men's -85kg final
5.30am – Cricket | Men's final
6.50am – Archery | Men's Recurve final
8am – Softball | Women's final
8.40am – Women's -57kg final
8.55am – Men's -68kg final
9.10am – Women +67kg final
9.25am – Men's +80kg final
9.30am – Breaking | B-Girls final
9.45am – Breaking | B-Boys final
10am – Wrestling | Men's 57kg freestyle final
10am – Rhythm gymnastics | Group all-around final
10am – Padel | Women's pairs final
10am – Climbing | Women's lead final
10.20am – Wrestling | Men's 74kg freestyle final
10.20am – Judo | Mixed team final
10.40am – Rugby sevens | Women's final
10.50am – Wrestling | Men's 97kg freestyle final
11am – Climbing | Men's lead final
11am – Water polo | Men's final
11am – Hockey | Men's final
11.10am – Rugby sevens | Men's final
11.20am – Volleyball | Men's final
11.20am – Wrestling | Women's 53kg final
11.30am – Football | Men's final
11.45am – Padel | Men's pairs final
11.50am – Wrestling | Women's 57kg final

Sunday, October 4
10am – Closing ceremony

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Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,500 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today — or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1699) — hint #1 — Vowels

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1699) — hint #2 — repeated letters

Quordle today (game #1699) — hint #3 — uncommon letters

Quordle today (game #1699) — hint #4 — starting letters (1)

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1699) — hint #5 — starting letters (2)

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1699) — the answers

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1699, are…

• SCOPE
• HEIST
• PULSE
• CHAMP

I played this game very tactically, waiting until the latest moment, and ruling out another word beginning with the letter P, before guessing CHAMP.

When you can see a word from the start, but cannot be certain, it’s really hard not to follow your hunch — well, it is for me anyway — so I’m pleased with my restraint.

Daily Sequence today (game #1699) — the answers

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1699, are…

• ELEGY
• OPIUM
• FUGUE
• SUAVE

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1698, Friday, 18 September: MUCUS, MIRTH, APPLE, TILDE
• Quordle #1697, Thursday, 17 September: CRIER, CHIRP, NEIGH, FREER
• Quordle #1696, Wednesday, 16 September: SPEAR, PRICE, BLUNT, FISHY
• Quordle #1695, Tuesday, 15 September: SHUSH, LITHE, DELTA, BUGLE
• Quordle #1694, Monday, 14 September: ZEBRA, LEGAL, RATIO, TROLL
• Quordle #1693, Sunday, 13 September: LUCID, SPRAY, MANGE, EMAIL
• Quordle #1692, Saturday, 12 September: SUPER, BRUSH, RESET, SOWER
• Quordle #1691, Friday, 11 September: PLUSH, PAINT, RIVAL, AFOUL
• Quordle #1690, Thursday, 10 September: AGENT, EXILE, TITAN, PUREE
• Quordle #1689, Wednesday, 9 September: HAPPY, GONER, SMACK, MOTIF
• Quordle #1688, Tuesday, 8 September: FLUNG, DIARY, HALVE, BERTH
• Quordle #1687, Monday, 7 September: VISIT, CLANK, FEVER, OCEAN
• Quordle #1686, Sunday, 6 September: PILOT, HONOR, BOWEL, TAUNT
• Quordle #1685, Saturday, 5 September: GNASH, GEEKY, WHELP, PUTTY
• Quordle #1684, Friday, 4 September: QUICK, BEEFY, TRUCK, SNAIL
• Quordle #1683, Thursday, 3 September: SIGMA, ESSAY, MERRY, LLAMA
• Quordle #1682, Wednesday, 2 September: INCUR, FELLA, TITAN, FROZE
• Quordle #1681, Tuesday, 1 September: NASAL, ROUTE, ANKLE, MIGHT
• Quordle #1680, Monday, 31 August: ALIVE, LOUSE, ABOVE, MOSSY
• Quordle #1679, Sunday, 30 August: USING, SORRY, FILET, PIPER

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #1196) - today's words

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• STICK FIGURE
• MINISKIRT
• LOG CABIN
• SUN
• TAN LINE
• BRANCH OUT
• HOUSE
• TWIGGY
• TREE
• MOD
• SIN CITY
• GROW
• COS LETTUCE
• EXPAND
• CARNABY STREET
• DIVERSIFY

NYT Connections today (game #1196) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Broaden one’s horizons
• GREEN: Classic early art
• BLUE: Cool Britannia (part 1)
• PURPLE: Beginning formulas

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #1196) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: WIDEN ONE'S SCOPE
• GREEN: FEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWING
• BLUE: ASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960S
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONS

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #1196) - the answers

The answers to today's Connections, game #1196, are…

• YELLOW: WIDEN ONE'S SCOPE: BRANCH OUT, DIVERSIFY, EXPAND, GROW
• GREEN: FEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWING: HOUSE, STICK FIGURE, SUN, TREE
• BLUE: ASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960S: CARNABY STREET, MINISKIRT, MOD, TWIGGY
• PURPLE: STARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONS: COS LETTUCE, LOG CABIN, SIN CITY, TAN LINE

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 mistake

I fell straight down today’s trapdoor linking STICK FIGURE, BRANCH OUT, LOG CABIN and TWIGGY.

Had I looked at the board a bit more carefully I would have spotted that TWIGGY had to be connected to the famously skinny model and the other tiles ASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960S. Alas, fools rush in.

Fortunately this was a relatively easy game and I was thankfully able to collect WIDEN ONE’S SCOPE and FEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWING, as STARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONS went way above my head.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, September 18, 2026, game #1195)

• YELLOW: SEGMENT OF A PROCESS: PHASE, ROUND, STAGE, STEP
• GREEN: ASSORTMENTS OF FOOD/DRINK: FLIGHT, MEDLEY, PLATTER, SAMPLER
• BLUE: PARTS OF A FLIGHT: BOARDING, CRUISE, LANDING, TAKEOFF
• PURPLE: ____ CASE: BRIEF, PILLOW, STAIR, UPPER

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #930) - hint #1 - today's theme

NYT Strands today (game #930) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• HATE
• PEAK
• LIKE
• KEEPER
• STARE
• MEAT

NYT Strands today (game #930) - hint #3 - spangram letters

NYT Strands today (game #930) - hint #4 - spangram position

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #930) - the answers

The answers to today's Strands, game #930, are…

• ARRR
• HEARTIES
• AVAST
• MATEY
• SAVVY
• YOHOHO
• SPANGRAM: TALKLIKEAPIRATE

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Saturday 19 September — so, today — is International TALKLIKEAPIRATE Day. I didn’t know that before playing today’s Strands, but am now cursed with calling everybody I meet MATEY.

The thing that caught my eye immediately was seeing three letter Rs in a row, and it was quite the delight to get ARRR correct.

From here, the search was a little bit trickier, but I managed to avoid the temptation of using a hint as the theme tune to Pirates of the Caribbean buzzed around my head.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday, September 18, game #929)

• COVENANT
• PACT
• TREATY
• CONTRACT
• AGREEMENT
• SPANGRAM: LETSMAKEADEAL

The pace of growth in AI has been fast since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022, and many predict the current neural network-based technology can one day scale up to outperform humans. This has long been a theorized possibility in the industry, but might we finally have the technology to realize this vision?

The measure of man

Ilya Sutskever was a co-founder of OpenAI, where he served as chief scientist while also leading the research that led to the new wave of reasoning models. He is now co-founder and CEO at Safe Superintelligence Inc.

Speaking at the University of Toronto while receiving an honorary degree, Sutskever used his remarks to outline the reality of the AI technology that we are using today, as well as what the future might hold for future systems.

In his speech, he acknowledged that while there will be great challenges in envisaging a future in which AI handles all human work, this is something that mankind must prepare for. In particular, even if people aren't interested in AI right now, that doesn't mean that AI won't impact their lives in the future.

More concerningly, he hinted that a hypothetical superintelligent AI may not be honest about its intentions. This would pose yet another existential issue that we must deal with.

Thinking machines

The concept of a superintelligent AI is many years old, with the first historically recognized mention of a superintelligent machine coming in the seminal paper 'Speculations Concerning the First Ultraintelligent Machine' by British mathematician IJ Good.

Since his proclamations, many scientists have subscribed to the theory that our progress in the AI sphere will one day lead to the rise of artificial general intelligence (AGI) – an extremely capable system that can outperform humans across multiple domains and can improve its own code. This, eventually, will give rise to an artificial superintelligence (ASI).

Scientists are torn over whether today's dominant neural network-based AI systems could give rise to a true AGI, with many suggesting that the industry needs to evolve beyond the transformer-based architecture that Google scientists pioneered in 2017.

• Samsung has backed a tiny Dutch chipmaker targeting Nvidia
• Euclyd raised $231 million before shipping its first commercial chip
• Euclyd plans to sell complete AI systems directly to enterprises but will not deliver its first hardware until 2028

Samsung has joined a group of investors backing a small Netherlands-based chip designer aiming to challenge Nvidia's dominance in artificial intelligence hardware.

The startup, called Euclyd, closed a funding round worth $231 million, drawing support from several firms beyond the South Korean electronics giant.

According to Bernardo Kastrup, Chief Executive of Euclyd, commercial hardware from the company will not reach customers until 2028

A chip built to rival Nvidia's grip

Euclyd's Series A round totalled €200 million and was co-led by Somerset Capital Partners, the Scaleup Europe Fund, and Innovation Industries, alongside Samsung.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Kastrup said that the capital would support two separate lines of business going forward.

One involves selling physical hardware and rack systems directly to enterprises wanting to run their own AI inference securely on-site.

The other involves licensing the underlying intellectual property to firms that want to build their own chips using Euclyd's designs.

Founded in 2024, the company is developing a chip system built around a different architecture than conventional graphics processors, covering both the processor and memory layers.

Nvidia's GPUs were originally built for video games but became central to AI training and inference and pushed the company to become the world's most valuable.

That dominance now covers the market for the very highest performing chips available today, though rivals are emerging quickly.

“AI is becoming a foundation of economic growth, scientific discovery and national competitiveness, but its potential will remain constrained unless we fundamentally change the infrastructure beneath it,” Kastrup said.

Why Samsung's involvement matters beyond cash

Kastrup revealed that Samsung's contribution extends well past the money it committed to the round.

"Samsung can help us in more ways than money. They are one of the biggest memory manufacturers in the world,” said Kastrup. “They do a lot of engineering, they know a lot about systems, they know the supply chain, they have a huge network."

Although Euclyd expects to commence shipping its chips in two years, the company plans to serve thousands of enterprise customers by 2030.

The company's systems remain unproven at any meaningful commercial scale so far, leaving real-world performance an open question.

Several major technology firms are pursuing similar paths away from dependence on Nvidia's processors for AI workloads.

OpenAI announced in August that its first in-house AI chip, named Jalapeño, delivered industry-leading speed and efficiency.

Google, Amazon Web Services, and Meta are each developing their own chips for internal AI use as well.

Whether a small Dutch startup with no shipped product can meaningfully dent Nvidia's position remains genuinely uncertain given the scale involved.

If you're looking for a quick upgrade to your home office setup, TP-Link's Archer AX21 is a good budget entry point into Wi-Fi 6, and it's discounted at Amazon as part of early Prime Day deals.

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Why we recommend it

The Archer AX21 has been one of the more consistently recommended budget Wi-Fi 6 routers for a few years now, and the appeal hasn't really changed. It brings the efficiency gains of Wi-Fi 6 (better performance in homes with lots of connected devices, not just faster top-line speeds) at a price that undercuts most other AX1800-class routers. Four Gigabit ports is generous for this price tier if you have wired devices like a games console or a NAS.

Price Context & Historical Value

At $59.98, this is $30 off the $89.99 list price, a roughly 33 percent discount as part of Amazon's early Prime Day deals. It isn't the router's all-time low, which has dipped closer to $47 during a previous sale, but it's a strong price if you need a router now and don't want to wait on a deeper cut.

Should you buy it?

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• America has finally admitted that its weapons are already operating in orbit
• Orbital jammers remain one possible explanation for America's undisclosed systems
• Kinetic weapons could create dangerous debris across already crowded orbital regions

The US has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it operates weapons in orbit, a declaration made during a defense conference near Washington.

No detail was offered about the systems' design, deployment date, testing record, or intended battlefield use.

That silence has left analysts to speculate about what the weapons actually are and how they might function.

No details provided

“We are not going to talk about the specifics of what we're doing, whether we've tested it, not tested it, or anything else,” said Troy Meink, Secretary of the Air Force.

The statement confirmed weapons exist in orbit while withholding almost every operational detail that would clarify their real capability.

“I would just say that the space environment is critical for military and economic security, and we need to make sure that the US can operate freely there,” Meink added.

The disclosure functioned more as a signal meant to unsettle rivals than as a genuine accounting of what the United States has actually built or deployed.

Space control, in military terms, spans a wide range of tools, including jammers, spoofers, lasers, and kinetic hardware.

Victoria Samson, chief director of space security at the Secure World Foundation, suggested orbital jammers likely match whatever system was referenced.

Kinetic weapons remain a less probable candidate given how much debris such an attack would generate for everyone in orbit.

That debris risk explains why American officials have long favoured non-destructive counterspace tools over ones capable of shattering a satellite outright.

Why Washington chose this moment

Russian and Chinese counterspace activity, much of it tied directly to ongoing conflicts, appears to have driven the timing of this admission.

Russian hackers disabled tens of thousands of modems tied to the Viasat network hours after the conflict in Ukraine started in 2022, crippling communications across parts of Europe.

Reports from February 2026 indicated two Russian satellites had likely intercepted signals from at least a dozen European spacecraft since that conflict began.

China's fleet exceeded 1,060 operational satellites by mid-2025, with hundreds dedicated to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance work supporting its military planning.

A separate US assessment noted Russia launched a satellite in 2024 positioned near an American reconnaissance spacecraft, widely interpreted as counterspace testing.

With Russia and China, known rivals of the U.S., making strides, it is expected that the US will flex its muscles as a deterrent.

However, experts argue that the announcement does not carry enough weight to serve as warning to its rivals.

“It is too vague to have a meaningful deterrent value,” said Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project.

Effective deterrence, Swope argued, usually depends on adversaries understanding how and when a weapon might actually be used against them.

Neither Moscow nor Beijing has issued an immediate public response following the American disclosure.

Via Ars Technica