US Army awarded $4.15 billion in counter-drone contracts to 10 companies Seven of the ten winners each received a $500 million base award The framework carries a maximum ceiling of $7 billion across all awards The US Army has awarded contracts worth $4.15 billion to 10 companies developing technologies against cheap drones threatening military installations…

Where were you when the first iPhone went on sale back in 2007? I remember clearly that I was working for Phones4U — a third-party phone reseller in the UK — and the iPhone launch completely decimated the business, as suddenly Phones4U wasn’t a reseller of the most popular phone on the market. The same…

OpenAI has solved or partially solved 372 outstanding mathematical challenges Some of the solutions, while clear, cannot be understood by some humans, and were produced with an internal, unreleased AI model Renowned mathematician Terence Tao has called for colleagues working with OpenAI to abandon their projects OpenAI has stunned the world of advanced maths by…

Mozilla accused Microsoft of using Windows, Edge, Bing, and Copilot to steer users toward Edge Firefox maker claims stricter EU regulations force fairer browser choice than elsewhere Browser competition increasingly overlaps with the fight for AI distribution and user reach Mozilla has accused Microsoft of abusing its dominant position wherever it can to push people…

The Sihoo B100 is one of the best budget ergonomic office chairs I’ve seen. It combines adaptive lumbar support, breathable mesh, and several adjustment options, and it’s reduced in price right now. • Best for: Office and remote workers and students spending long hours at a computer who wants an adjustable chair with lumbar support…

The Tor Project is maintaining its technical collaboration with Mullvad despite intense community pressure to sever ties. The backlash stems from a recent political donation made by a Mullvad co-founder to a controversial Swedish populist party. Tor is pausing all “proactive co-branding” and joint promotional activities to ensure its human rights mission isn’t compromised. The…

Got your eye on the new iPhone Duo? Preorders for Apple’s first-ever foldable flagship are set to go live this Friday and it’s looking like it’s going to be a popular launch. So much so, in my opinion, that it could potentially sell out. If you are interested, however, note that there’s a little trick…

NordVPN’s Call and Message Protection toolkit is now officially available on iOS The provider has also launched HangUp, a standalone iOS app that blocks spam calls and is entirely free to use without a VPN subscription. In an exclusive to TechRadar, NordVPN explained the tools are designed to give users “a second to think” before…

IDC’s latest figures show that PC shipments are down 20% year-on-year TrendForce predicts that next year is going to see further drops in PC sales and possible price hikes, which aligns with IDC’s thinking If you’re looking for a laptop, it might be a good idea to pull the trigger sooner rather than later –…

For a growing small business, cybersecurity can often feel like one of those problems that belongs to larger companies with dedicated security teams. But cybercriminals have no interest in company headcount – they are hunting for valuable data, accessible accounts and opportunities to turn a single mistake into a financial payoff, which makes cybersecurity a…