Author: Grace Johnson

Millions of computer users face a major deadline. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on Tuesday, 14 October. After that, PCs will no longer receive critical security updates, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and malware. Without ongoing patches, older systems will become easier targets. Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but many devices cannot meet the new system’s hardware requirements. Nathan Proctor, senior director at US consumer group PIRG, warns the change could have serious consequences for both users and the environment. Millions still rely on Windows 10 Windows remains the world’s most widely…

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is launching Athlos, a new venture designed to elevate women’s track superstars. The project aims to turn top athletes into year-round stars by combining elite competition with social media engagement. Athlos plans to create a Formula One-style, team-based league that brings a new level of excitement to track and field. Athlos will provide athletes with platforms to engage fans, showcase their personalities, and gain recognition beyond traditional competitions. By linking high-level performance with digital presence, the venture hopes to create a sustainable career path for women in the sport. Ohanian believes this approach will make athletes…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy, showing that it continues to grow despite the pressures of significant tariffs. According to the IMF, the American economy has remained strong due to effective trade negotiations and robust corporate balance sheets. The report emphasizes that, even with higher tariffs affecting trade with key partners, U.S. businesses have maintained healthy financial positions. Companies across multiple sectors have adapted to changing trade conditions, allowing economic growth to continue without major disruptions. Economists note that the U.S. economy’s resilience is partly due to proactive government measures.…

In the quiet Tokyo suburb of Sengawacho, the Ben Thai restaurant has just four bottles of Asahi Super Dry left. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for a delivery soon, but her supplier is saving stock for larger buyers. Japan’s leading brewer, Asahi, shut down almost all of its 30 factories after a major cyber-attack crippled its operations and froze production nationwide. Breweries Restart, but the System Remains Paralyzed Several of Asahi’s plants, including six major breweries, have now partially reopened. However, the company’s IT systems remain offline. Staff must handle every order and delivery manually — with pens, paper, and fax…

“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he examines a recently captured Russian drone. Unlike conventional weapons, it uses artificial intelligence to locate and strike targets on its own. Beskrestnov, a consultant for Ukraine’s defence forces, has analysed many drones since the conflict began. This one stands apart. It neither sends nor receives signals, making it impossible to jam or detect. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces now test AI on the battlefield. They use it to locate enemy positions, analyse intelligence, and clear mines faster than ever before. AI becomes Ukraine’s strategic advantage Artificial intelligence has become…

Elon Musk has agreed to a settlement in a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former senior executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The case centered on severance payments the executives said Musk refused to provide after his 2022 takeover. Executives claim they were fired without cause The former leaders, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, argued Musk dismissed them unfairly and blocked the severance guaranteed under their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers wrote, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial terms of the settlement…

Gold has smashed through the $4,000 (£2,985) mark for the first time ever. Investors are rushing to the precious metal as political tensions and economic worries spread across the globe. The surge marks gold’s strongest rally since the 1970s. Prices have jumped by nearly one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs disrupted world trade and unsettled markets. Shutdown turmoil rattles global markets The ongoing US government shutdown, now entering its second week, has deepened investor anxiety. Analysts say delays in releasing key economic data have added to the uncertainty. Gold, seen as a safe haven during market…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That statement reflects the frustration of Snapchat users after the company announced plans to charge for saving old photos and videos. Users accuse the platform of monetizing nostalgia and undermining years of trust. Paying to preserve memories In September, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, revealed that users with more than five gigabytes of saved Memories will need to pay. For many, these photos and videos capture years of friendships, milestones, and personal moments, making the move feel like a betrayal. Snap defended…

For decades, the United States has led the global technology market. Now China is determined to change that. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main goal is to produce high-end chips that can compete with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is pushing to close the gap and reduce its dependence on imported technology. DeepSeek Sparks China’s AI Challenge In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the tech world by launching a competitor to OpenAI’s…

A vision for sustainable nutrition By 2050, everyone could have access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food while protecting the environment. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems outlines how a “planetary health diet” could make this reality. The report shows that combining this diet with sustainable farming and less food waste could feed 9.6 billion people equitably. Experts from more than 35 countries contributed, demonstrating that global food-related greenhouse gas emissions could drop by over half if nations act together. Currently, about 30% of emissions come from producing, processing, and transporting food, while the rest comes…