“If there’s a camera that knows the cards, there is always some kind of underlying threat. Customers are gonna be essentially at the mercy of the person setting up the machine,” poker player and card house owner Doug Polk previously told WIRED. “If you’re showing up in a private game and there’s a shuffler, I would say you should run …

As the UK strives to achieve net zero, the biofuel sector serves as a crucial foundation for sustainable growth. Fuel suppliers are required under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) to blend progressively larger amounts of low-carbon biofuels. In 2023, deliveries surged to 3.7 billion litres, a 10% year-over-year increase. This policy framework has transformed waste streams, such as used …

Trends can make or break a brand. One viral post can put a business in front of millions overnight. But as quickly as the views rise, they can fall. The real skill isn’t going viral; it’s staying relevant once the noise fades. The brands that last are the ones that see trends early, act fast, and know how to turn …

In return, Kiev transferred 31 bodies of Russian service members, Vladimir Medinsky has said Moscow has transferred the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev and in return received 31 bodies of Russian servicemen, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky announced on Thursday. Medinsky, who has served as Moscow’s chief negotiator with Kiev in several rounds of talks, said the exchange …

For a long time, the concept of leadership was viewed as strict and rigid; as such, welcoming new ideas didn’t sit right with those at the top. However, with new technology and the need to adapt, modern organizations had no choice but to evolve, except they would be left behind. One of the starting points for UK businesses in this …

The Trump administration’s investment in Intel appears to be paying off, but the once-mighty chipmaker has a long way to climb back to industry dominance. In August, the US government announced it was converting about $9 billion in federal grants that Intel had been issued during the Biden administration into a roughly 10 percent equity stake in the company. During …

Aaron Phypers Accused of Threatening Cousin Who Spoke Out About Denise Richards’ Alleged Abuse!  Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, is facing serious new allegations — including claims that he tried to stop his own cousin from speaking out about his alleged abuse. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Los Angeles prosecutors filed a criminal complaint and arrest …

China topped the world in knowledge and technology outputs this year in a leading innovation index, driven in large part by its scientific productivity, patent applications and hi-tech exports. Despite its strong showing in sci-tech output, China came in 10th overall in the World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo)’s annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released last month. It was Switzerland that …

President Trump had planned an operation to “surge” San Francisco by marching National Guard troops into the city, but was convinced to alter course, he said on a post on his social network Truth Social on Thursday. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff were among the tech industry’s luminaries who called him and convinced him to change his …

The US president recently postponed a planned meeting with his Russian counterpart A summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not completely off the table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing on Thursday. Trump called off a planned summit with Putin in Budapest a day earlier, after it was announced …

OpenAI announced on Thursday it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the makers of an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers called Sky. The software product, which had not been released to the public, is designed to work alongside you throughout your day, as you use apps on the computer, writing, planning, coding, and more. Similar to AI browsers, Sky …

Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is taking on a new role at his company as part of a restructuring ahead of next year’s launch of the R2 SUV, which involves a layoff of more than 600 employees. Scaringe told employees in an email on Thursday that he will be acting as Rivian’s chief marketing officer on an interim basis …

If you’re looking for a new single-cup coffee maker, but only have limited counter space, you’re in luck. The Keurig K-Mini, our favorite pod coffee maker for small spaces, is marked down to just $70 on Amazon in several colors. That’s a healthy $30 discount on your morning cup of brew, as long as you aren’t too picky about the …

Ukraine has unveiled a significantly updated version of its pioneering “Sea Baby” water drone. The seaborne UAVS have helped caused carnage to Russia‘s Black Sea Fleet and inflicted serious damage to Vladimir Putin‘s Crimea bridge. The updated model can carry weapons armed with a two tonne payload and use artificial intelligence (AI) for more precise targeting. At the same time, …

YouTube has paid more than $8 billion to the music industry in the 12 months between July 2024 and July 2025, the company announced on Thursday. “Today’s $8 billion payout is a testament to the fact that the twin engine of ads and subscriptions is firing on all cylinders,” said YouTube’s Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen, in a statement. …