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A CEO says his tech business is now worth £5 million - after he replaced over 64% of his staff with AI.

CEO axes 64% of staff for AI because it ‘does a better job’

From ring pulls and bottle tops to centuries-old coins and lost jewellery, the Minelab Vanquish 360 has turned every trip to the beach into a treasure hunt. And who knows, the next signal might just be the big one.

Minelab Vanquish 360 review: Is it worth buying?

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Tech firm raises £3,520 for Prostate Cancer UK at special event

Roomba's Max 775 Combo feels like a winning return to form for iRobot

Roomba Max 775 Combo review: iRobot finally catches up with the best

Plug-in solar is gradually becoming more affordable - and this Amazon bargain might be the best one yet

This £409 plug-in solar kit could be one of the best bundles to buy

Waterdrop's X12 is one of the cleverest filtration systems you can buy - but there are catches

Waterdrop X12 review: powerful under-sink water filter tested

Vtoman's latest portable powerhouse represents extremely good value for money for such a capable machine - but is it worth sidestepping the better-known brands?

I tested this 3.6kW power station and the value is hard to ignore

Mrs Hinch's soundcore Q30 headphones are now 47% off in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.

Mrs Hinch's favourite headphones are now at lowest 47% discount

Stacey Solomon is a fan of the soundcore by Anker P20i wireless earbuds, which are currently reduced to £15 on Amazon as part of Prime Big Deal Days.

Stacey Solomon’s favourite earbuds are at their lowest price on Amazon

Apple

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall
One plug points up, another points sideways, and my cable drawer resembles a museum. USB-C has solved one everyday irritation, so can manufacturers tackle the rest?
Gareth Butterfield

Apple's new iPhone 18 has been on the market for a short while - and decent deals are starting to arrive

Sky iPhone 18 Pro Max deal gets you Apple’s flagship for £12 upfront

MPs want greater protection for children using smartphones

MPs demand Apple and Google block nude images on children’s phones

The Apple iPhone Duo is set to be something of a game-changer - if you can afford it

The Gadget Agenda: Apple’s iPhone Duo could transform foldable phones

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for GCSE and A-level students in 2026

Mobile Phones

Bus driver James Blaydon

Bus passengers urged to shine phone screens at stops

TV chef Rustie Lee has partnered with the broadband provider Community Fibre to raise awareness of the landline switch off

Half of landline users unaware of national switch-off deadline looming

An anti-'phone addiction' author has branded Aldi 'irresponsible' for selling an 'inappropriate' toilet stand - because it has a tray for smartphones on it.

Author slams Aldi's toilet roll stand

HONOR’s new Magic V6 flagship has arrived in the UK

Ad Feature HONOR Launches Magic V6 foldable phone

Artificial Intelligence

More than 8 million students and researchers in 189 countries trust Jenni AI to turn great ideas into great work, from finding and understanding sources to drafting and checking citations

Ad Feature Digital Science acquires Jenni AI
The acquisition brings Jenni AI's AI-native experience and adoption together with Digital Science's research data, tools and infrastructure.
Emily Jordan

Plates4Less has launched a new guide to help motorists navigate the UK private number plate market

Ad Feature Plates4Less launches consumer guide

The new Adobe-Alpine partnership aims to bring more personalised and interactive experiences to Formula One fans worldwide

Ad Feature Adobe and Alpine F1 team partner to deliver AI-powered fan experiences

Kevel powers top retail and commerce media networks globally

Ad Feature Kevel secures £39 million to scale AI-driven infrastructure

The case study traces ABB Bank’s transformation from the challenges of 2016 to its strategic goals for 2026–2028

Ad Feature ABB Bank transformation to be business case study

Gaming

Ignite iGaming places roughly 500 links a month across more than 50 publications in 20 markets

Ad Feature AI search reshapes how websites are discovered online

The Minecraft World Hotel will feature 69 rooms inspired by the game’s blocks, biomes, mobs and items.

World’s first Minecraft hotel coming to UK in 2027

The 8849 TANK 5 Pro is packing some seriously unusual tech

Ad Feature Monster phone with 2K projector and 'all day' battery

The 256GB Lexar PLAY PRO card offers up to 900MB/s read speeds on compatible microSD Express devices

Switch 2 owners can add 256GB of storage for under £60

Social Media

Laura Kelly, 28, was born with a rare skin condition called congenital melanocytic nevus

Mum with 98% body birthmarks shares her story

Thousands of responses to a government health consultations came from AI bots, according to research

90,000 fake responses found in Government vape consultation

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Seven online dangers parents must tackle first

Expert technology reviews and deals

The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £16.99 in Amazon deal

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

Matt Damon, centre, as Odysseus

Critics savage Musk’s AI Odyssey

More Tech

Amazon Music is offering up to four months free in a limited-time deal, but the offer ends at 4pm on October 9. Stock image.

Amazon Music is offering four months free but there's not long left

Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft has become a favourite way to read, and it’s now 40% off ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

I love my Kindle Colorsoft and now it has 40% off on Amazon

The Amazon’s Echo Show 11 I have been enjoying has been reduced by almost 50% ahead of UK Prime Big Deal Days. Photo posed by models.

The Amazon Echo Show 11 I love is almost half price in early sale

Beldray's clever cleaner is a hard-floor specialist - and a great all-round household tool

I tried Beldray’s £149 floor cleaner and it made mopping much easier

Amazon Kindle newest gen 16GB Matcha deal with no ads

Amazon’s bestselling Kindle gets a stylish Matcha makeover

Aldi power tools are very affordable - but once you've bought one, you're sucked into a clever ecosystem that's hard to escape

The Gadget Agenda: Why a £25 Aldi tool bargain can actually cost £55

Is AI affecting your mental health?

4 signs you may be using AI too much

Two clever bits of golf tech, one smarter round: the Garmin Approach S70 and new Approach Z10 bring detailed course mapping and pinpoint distances together.

Garmin Approach S70 and Z10 rangefinder put to the test

Are you overpaying for your broadband service?

Broadband ‘two-year rule’ could save you £452 a year

The SUMMER26UKI code adds three months to qualifying Instant Ink trials, but customers need to meet HP's eligibility rules.

HP offers up to nine months of Instant Ink free

Hisense A5S 40-inch QLED Full HD smart TV with Freely

Hisense QLED TV gets a £120 discount

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The Tapo TC82 records in 2K and can save motion clips locally without a compulsory monthly subscription

This £40 security camera needs no monthly fee

The white soundcore Anker P20i wireless earbuds are reduced from £29.99 to £16.99

These 30-hour wireless earbuds have fallen below £17

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