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Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England
This content is not available in your location. An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day International in Derby. Updates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage . England Women's Cricket Team Follow England Women's Cricket Team You are now following England Women's Cricket Team Updates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage . Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England.
How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
Image caption, As beautiful as it is complex - a male fly's brain Scientists have managed to compare the fine detail of the brains of male and female flies for the first time, identifying differences they say explain male aggression, courtship and their singing of love songs. The scientists in Cambridge mapped all 124m connections of nerve cells in a male fly's brain, having done the same for a female fly two years ago. The team are clear that the research won't explain differences between men and women because our behaviour is far more complex. But the research could help scientists better understand human behaviour and conditions in which genetic differences affect brain wiring, such as autism and schizophrenia. Prof Gregory Jefferis, of the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology and University of Cambridge, who co-led the research, told BBC News that the breakthrough was a really important new avenue in neuroscience, likening it to the invention of a powerful new telescope in increasing our understanding of the Universe.
Dyson's new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune
While Dyson isn't officially at IFA 2026, Europe's biggest tech show, it's conveniently hosting its Dyson Unveiled event just down the road in Berlin. After revealing its new toothbrush in Paris, it also had no fewer than 11 more products, covering new air purifiers, robovacs, floor cleaners and haircare. The company's 2026 theme, according to chief engineer Jake Dyson, is more intelligence, whether that's computer vision, AI or machine learning. A good example is the CameraJet's sensors detecting your gumline and aiming waterjets in the right place, or Dyson's new Airsmooth hot brush that measures temperature 100 times a second to reduce hair damage. The new product range is literally dominated by the company's new HushJet Big Quiet Cool Pure air purifier.
Ukraine takes the war to Russia's space programme in tactical shift
Is the war entering a new phase? Ukraine takes the war to Russia's space programme in tactical shift Share Ukraine takes the war to Russia's space programme in tactical shift on social media Russian Aerospace Forces (RAF) chief Aleksandr Chayko barely survived a blast that killed his son-in-law. Chayko, who turned 55 in the last week of July, was reportedly having a belated birthday party on August 1 at a high-end Italian restaurant in central Moscow. She was stopped by a security guard, according to Russia. The Kremlin did not confirm the casualties, but blamed the attack on the "bloody tentacles" of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government.
Roborock's first robotic pool cleaner makes a splash at IFA 2026
Roborock's first robotic pool cleaner makes a splash at IFA 2026 The robot vacuum and mop brand launched multiple new products this week in Germany. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Roborock is adding a new product category to its portfolio: robotic pool cleaners. With the launch of the RockAqua Q1 pool-cleaning robot and several other new products, the company is expanding its catalog of robot mops and vacuums to the pool and lawn. Also: We lab-tested Ecovac's next-gen robot mop - here's where it shines (and struggles) Other Roborock devices include the new Saros 20 Flow Complete, Saros 20 Neo, F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2, and RockNeo Q2 mower.
John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
John Lewis's YouTube show comes after the success of Waitrose's Dish podcast. John Lewis's YouTube show comes after the success of Waitrose's Dish podcast. Department store chain's Gift List'vodcast' will be hosted by TV presenter Angela Scanlon John Lewis is launching an online chatshow and social media studio to help make itself and its products more visible to chatbots and more prominent in AI search results. The department store chain's Gift List "vodcast" hosted by the TV presenter Angela Scanlon will air on YouTube with clips disseminated via other social media channels and comes after the success of its sister chain Waitrose's Dish podcast. Angela Scanlon will host the Gift List'vodcast'.
Dreames new robot lawn mower has a swing arm to make for precise edges
Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Creator Playbook Say More Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Switch Off Mashable Voices Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List All Series Dreame's new robot lawn mower has a swing arm to make for precise edges Hand trimming edges is so last summer. Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she's not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.
I Got a Brief Look at 'Guild Wars 3,' and I'm Excited
When the beta arrives next year--15 years after its predecessor-- will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG. Hardly a year goes by without me whistling the loading theme, rewatching clips of the original to soak up that Pre-Searing Ascalon nostalgia, or subjecting my wife to yet another Grawl impression. So you can understand my excitement when the game developer announced earlier this summer, with a beta set to launch in late 2027. I spent countless hours playing in middle school and high school, and an ungodly amount of time playing with my roommates in college. You wouldn't hear anyone talking about it in the school cafeteria like you would the other two titles (I was a Cool Kid).
Nvidia RTX Spark 'Superchip': The First AI PCs Are Here
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer. Three months ago, Nvidia took the wraps off its RTX Spark "superchip" and a handful of future laptops that would use it. It felt like a consequential moment in the history of the PC, despite all the questions that remained. And now, as announced at the IFA 2026 tech show in Berlin, we've had our first hands-on look at one of these laptops, as well as some announcements around RTX Spark-powered mini desktop PCs. Demand for running agentic AI workflows like OpenClaw locally on your computer keeps rising, and these new PCs look like they are designed specifically to feed it.
Black Box: The Chatbots Spirals Ep 1 – podcast
Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has'awakened', or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled'AI psychosis', travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots