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Mouse Hiding In Cable Tray Cheesed Off Its Bemused User

Who knows where all those cables go anyway? On Call  Welcome once again to On Call, The Register's ongoing chronicle o... Read more

What Hollywood Is Doing With Props To Cut Waste

From recycling props to melting down materials, the film industry is making efforts to be less wasteful. Read more

Why More People Are Working From Home On Fridays

While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out. Read more

Driverless Cars: Experts Warn No Easy Answer To How Safe They Should Be

It might not be enough for self-driving cars to be safer than usual cars as people expect more, experts say. Read more

Googlers Demand Abortion Searches Never Be Saved Or Treated As A Crime

Staff remind CEO 'don't be evil' and treat workers equally Hundreds of Googlers this week demanded CEO Sundar Pichai do... Read more

Starbucks Ordered To Reinstate Fired Memphis Staff

Sacked workers claim they were axed because of pro-union activity as the coffee chain vows to appeal. Read more

DIY 5G Specialist FreedomFi Acquired By Nova Labs

Aiming to make Helium the standard for decentralized networks DIY 5G network outfit FreedomFi has been bought by Nova L... Read more

Tesla Expands Powerwall-to-grid Program To Cover Most Of California

Utility companies are offering $2 per kWh for power stored in battery tech More Tesla Powerwall owners in California ar... Read more

China, US Relations Further Soured By CHIPS Act

Beijing says legislation designed to interfere with its own efforts to build homegrown semiconductor industry China has... Read more

Pulsic Takeover By Super Orange HK Blocked On Security Grounds

The move is the latest attempt by the government to limit China's involvement in UK business and technology. Read more

Google Workspace Individual Arrives In Europe

It's taken Mountain View a year to refine the service for the Continent It has taken just over a year, but Google has f... Read more

Jim Ratcliffe: Who Is The Man Bidding For Man Utd?

One of the UK's richest men, Sir Jim has built a multi-billion pound business by buying unloved assets. Read more

Japan Urges Its Young People To Drink More To Boost Economy

The government's tax agency is encouraging a new generation of alcohol drinkers. Read more

The CHIPS Act Won't End US Reliance On Foreign Foundries

For all the billions poured in, is a 'Made in America' sticker worth it? Analysis  With all the fanfare and foundry ex... Read more

Decline In Cash Use Eases After Pandemic Slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says. Read more