Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
A sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum
Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.
ETH falls to 13-month low on Zcash bug news and Bitcoin drop to sub-$60K: Is $1.4K next?
ETH price crashed below $1,600 as a vulnerability in Zcash emerged and Bitcoin sold off below $60,000 for the first time…
Tech
Microsoft wants users to be addicted to Scout, their AI personal assistant
Microsoft's internal strategy document reveals plans to make users "addicted" to its new Scout AI personal assistant…
Crypto
Why Is Bitcoin Crashing? Worst Week of 2026, $59,100 Low, and More Than Half of All BTC Now in the Red
Bitcoin fell to its lowest price of 2026 on Friday, touching $59,100 intraday as over 351,000 traders were liquidated…
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Loses Door at Remote Pacific Airport, Puzzling Engineers
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost a door while parked at Mataveri Airport on Easter Island, with no passengers aboard and no…
Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett
Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match…
Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?
Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of…
Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to…
'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she…
Tech
Warren's Abstract Machine: A Tutorial Reconstruction
"Warren's Abstract Machine: A Tutorial Reconstruction" is an out-of-print book by Hassan Ait-Kaci that explains the…
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes…
Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird.
Other
Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.
Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel
Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.
T20 Blast round-up: Bairstow inspires Yorkshire to record Roses win
A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win…
Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?
England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?
Smith helps Wire beat Hull FC to keep pace at top
Josh Smith scores two second-half tries as Warrington struggle past Hull FC to move level on points with Leeds at the…
Ethereum Drags Altcoins Below $880B as 22% Weekly Slide Shakes Trader Confidence
A broad crypto sell-off on Friday dragged the total altcoin market capitalization down to $880 billion.
Highly reviewed speaker can be hacked over the air to infect connected devices
Seller of the Sound Blaster Katana V2X doesn't consider the behavior a vulnerability.
Travala lets AI agents book hotels with USDC on Base
Travala’s new protocol lets AI agents search and book hotels with USDC on Base, but travelers still approve the final…
Sports
Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip
Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being…