Breaking stories and the latest updates from the worlds of EVs, technology, gaming and motorsport
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Verstappen Takes First 2026 Pole as Hamilton Seals Sepang Front Row
Max Verstappen claimed his first F1 pole of 2026 at Sepang ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Isack Hadjar’s grid penalty reshuffled the Bahrain GP order.
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This Week on Tech Torque Media – Issue #007
Issue #007 brings together record UK EV sales, Xbox Disc-to-Digital, Schumacher ’94, two landmark motorsport results and Editor’s Pick The Unicorn Tesla.
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UK EV Sales Hit Record 99,201 in September 2026
UK EV registrations reached a record 99,201 in September 2026 as the Tesla Model 3 took second overall, while BEVs remained below the 33% ZEV mandate target.
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Sky OS 2.0 Update: New Features for Sky Glass and Stream
Sky OS 2.0 is being tested on selected Sky Glass and Stream devices. See the new recording controls, My Library, cloud storage and expected rollout.
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PS5 Gets AI Upscaling as Sony Brings QSSR to Standard Consoles
Sony’s QSSR brings AI-assisted upscaling to standard PS5 consoles, debuting in Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei.
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Ford Confirms Full Factory WRC Return With M-Sport From 2028
Ford Racing will restore full factory WRC backing with M-Sport from 2028, before an all-new WRC27 rally car arrives in 2029.
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Schumacher ’94 Is Now on Netflix — What the New F1 Documentary Covers
Schumacher ’94 is now streaming on Netflix, revisiting Michael Schumacher’s first F1 title season through archive footage and personal interviews.
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Renault Megane E-Tech Drops to £28,245 With 306-Mile Range and Faster Charging
Renault’s updated Megane E-Tech starts at £28,245 in the UK with a new 67kWh LFP battery, up to 306 miles of range and faster 165kW charging. The Scenic E-Tech also rises to as much as 392 miles.
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia Practice: Leclerc Tops FP2 at Sepang
Charles Leclerc topped FP2 at Sepang after Max Verstappen led FP1, with Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren closely matched before qualifying.
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BT TV Is Back: EE TV Rebrands on 15 October With Box Pro and 600+ Hours of Recording
BT TV returns on 15 October as EE TV is renamed, with Box Pro offering 600+ hours of recording alongside streaming, live TV and sport.