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Blue Origin unveils TeraWave satellite network to rival Starlink and Amazon

Blue Origin announces global satellite internet project Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, has revealed plans to deploy over 5,400 satellites to establish TeraWave...

#Innovation #Space #Technology #Business #Satellites

1 day ago

What AI chatbots reveal about the art of deep listening

This article is part of AI v the Mind, a series examining the boundaries of artificial intelligence while uncovering insights about human cognition. Machines that listen without judgment Anna,...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Psychology #Mental Health #Communication

1 day ago

Trump cannot force Greenland sale, ex-adviser says amid mineral talks

Former Trump adviser rules out Greenland annexation Former White House economic adviser Gary Cohn stated on Tuesday that the U.S. will not compel Greenland to change sovereignty, dismissing recen...

#Military #Trade #Technology #Geopolitics #Minerals

2 days ago

Canadian farmers embrace tech to boost efficiency and yields

Third-generation farmer modernizes Saskatchewan operations Jake Leguee, who runs a 17,000-acre farm in Saskatchewan inherited from his grandfather, has transformed traditional farming practices w...

#Innovation #Technology #Agriculture #Climate #Business

2 days ago

ISS crew evacuates after medical emergency in space

Updated 20 January 2026 - The International Space Station (ISS) saw its first full-crew evacuation in response to a medical emergency last week, underscoring the persistent risks of human spaceflig...

#Space #Technology #Health #Exploration #Emergency

2 days ago

Chris Pratt trades superhero boots for barefoot AI courtroom thriller Mercy

Pratt embraces extreme role in real-time sci-fi drama Actor Chris Pratt spent hours strapped barefoot into a high-tech execution chair to prepare for his latest film, Mercy, a sharp departure fro...

#Celebrity #Justice #Technology #Film #Sci-fi

2 days ago

IMF warns of AI market correction and trade tensions as key economic risks

Global economy shows resilience but faces downside risks, IMF says The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that a potential reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and escal...

#Economy #Trade #Technology #Geopolitics #Inflation

3 days ago

Smartphones may one day replace data centres, AI leaders predict

AI's future: On-device power over remote data centres Artificial intelligence could soon shift from massive data centres to personal devices, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a re...

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Sustainability #Data Centres

3 days ago

Crypto theft leaves victims powerless as stolen funds remain visible but untouchable

Stolen crypto: A digital nightmare with no recourse Helen and Richard, a UK-based couple, lost £250,000 in cryptocurrency after hackers breached their cloud storage. Despite tracking the stolen f...

#Technology #Fraud #Finance #Cybercrime

3 days ago

AI-generated artist Sienna Rose fools listeners and stars alike

Spotify hitmaker Sienna Rose may not exist Three tracks by the jazz-infused soul singer have surged into Spotify's Viral Top 50, with her ballad Into the Blue amassing over five million streams....

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Culture #Streaming #Music Industry

4 days ago

Academic criticises UK government delay in enforcing deepfake intimate image law

Law against non-consensual intimate images to take effect next month A Durham University professor who helped draft legislation criminalising the creation of non-consensual intimate images has ex...

#Legislation #Ai #Technology #Online Abuse #Gender Violence

5 days ago

Elon Musk's xAI sued by mother of his child over sexualised deepfakes

Lawsuit alleges xAI's Grok tool created explicit images without consent Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit in New York against xAI, accusing its Grok...

#Social Media #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Legal #Gender Violence

5 days ago

US slashes Taiwan tariffs to 15% in $250bn semiconductor investment deal

US and Taiwan strike landmark trade agreement The United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for commitments totaling at least $250 billion (£187 billion) in...

#Trade #Tariffs #Semiconductors #Technology #Investment

6 days ago

India launches $800m plan to reduce reliance on China for rare earth magnets

India approves $800m initiative to boost rare earth magnet production India has unveiled a 73 billion-rupee ($800 million) strategy to develop domestic production of rare earth magnets, aiming to...

#Trade #Supply Chain #Technology #Manufacturing #Energy

6 days ago

Can technology help slow brain ageing? Scientists explore new frontiers

Lifestyle and longevity: Lessons from a Blue Zone In the quiet city of Loma Linda, an hour east of Los Angeles, residents are redefining what it means to age well. Known as one of the world's Blu...

#Technology #Research #Health #Lifestyle #Ageing

1 week ago

Uganda election marred by delays and internet blackout as voters face long queues

Voting delays frustrate Ugandans amid technical failures Ugandans encountered widespread disruptions during Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections, with delays of up to four hours re...

#Human Rights #Elections #Technology #Protests

1 week ago

California probes xAI over sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok

California launches investigation into xAI's Grok model California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened a formal inquiry into xAI after reports surfaced that its Grok artificial-intelligence mod...

#Crime #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Regulation #Harassment

1 week ago

US approves Nvidia AI chip sales to China under strict conditions

US eases restrictions on Nvidia AI processors for China The US Commerce Department announced Tuesday that Nvidia may resume shipping its advanced H200 AI chips to China, reversing earlier bans ai...

#Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics

1 week ago

Apple partners with Google to power Siri and other AI services with Gemini

Apple and Google announce multi-year AI collaboration Apple will integrate Google's Gemini AI models to enhance its services, including a more personalized version of Siri, as part of a new partn...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Regulation #Partnerships #Consumer Tech

1 week ago

AI Falls for Optical Illusions, Offering Clues About Human Brain

AI and Human Brains Fooled by the Same Visual Tricks The Moon appears larger near the horizon, though its size remains constant. Such optical illusions reveal how our brains take shortcuts to pro...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Research #Neuroscience #Perception

1 week ago

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces under-16 social media ban

Australia enforces world-first social media age restriction Meta has blocked over half a million accounts in Australia since a new law took effect, barring users under 16 from accessing platforms...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 week ago

AI-powered robotics edge closer to replicating human hand dexterity

Human hands: A marvel of biological engineering The human hand stands as one of the body's most complex structures, boasting over 30 muscles, 27 joints, and 27 degrees of freedom. Its network of...

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Health #Robotics

1 week ago

NASA targets February for historic Artemis II Moon mission launch

NASA sets February window for first crewed Moon flight in 50 years The U.S. space agency is preparing to launch Artemis II as early as 6 February, marking the first human voyage to lunar vicinity...

#Science #Technology #Space Exploration #International Cooperation

1 week ago

Australia's teen social media ban reshapes daily habits after one month

Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s A month after Australia implemented a ban on social media for users under 16, teenagers report mixed reactions-from newfound freedom to persisten...

#Social Media #Technology #Youth #Mental Health #Digital Policy

1 week ago

Musk defends X as UK probes AI tool over non-consensual sexual images

X's AI tool sparks outrage over sexualized deepfakes Elon Musk's social media platform X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, was used to create explicit images of individuals without consen...

#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Regulation

1 week ago

AI-powered drones locate missing climber in Italian Alps after months

AI aids recovery of missing climber in Piemonte mountains Rescue teams in northern Italy used artificial intelligence to pinpoint the body of Nicola Ivaldo, a 66-year-old orthopaedic surgeon and...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Mountaineering #Drones #Search And Rescue

1 week ago

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health with medical record analysis amid privacy fears

OpenAI introduces health-focused ChatGPT feature in the US OpenAI has launched a new version of its chatbot, ChatGPT Health, allowing users in the United States to upload medical records and fitn...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Healthcare #Privacy #Data Security

1 week ago

AI tool Grok linked to creation of child sexual abuse imagery, charity warns

AI-generated child abuse imagery discovered on dark web The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has identified criminal imagery of girls aged 11 to 13 allegedly produced using Grok, an AI tool develo...

#Crime #Ai #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

2 weeks ago

Google's quantum computer Willow reshapes global tech race

Google unveils quantum computing milestone in California lab Suspended in a high-security Google facility in Santa Barbara, a chandelier-like structure named Willow represents the coldest known p...

#Innovation #Technology #Geopolitics #Cybersecurity #Quantum Computing

2 weeks ago

Lego's Smart Bricks spark debate over digital play's role in creativity

Lego unveils tech-infused Smart Bricks at CES 2026 Lego has introduced Smart Bricks, a new line of interactive building blocks equipped with sensors, lights, and sound capabilities. The Danish to...

#Innovation #Technology #Child Development #Toys #Digital Play

2 weeks ago

Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots in factories from 2028

Hyundai unveils plans for factory robots Hyundai Motor Group announced on Monday it will introduce humanoid robots in its manufacturing plants starting in 2028, joining a growing number of compan...

#Technology #Manufacturing #Investment #Labor #Automation

2 weeks ago

Nvidia unveils AI driving tech to power autonomous vehicles

Nvidia introduces AI platform for self-driving cars Nvidia has revealed a new artificial intelligence system designed to enhance autonomous vehicles, marking a strategic shift toward embedding AI...

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Business #Autonomous Vehicles

2 weeks ago

NASA targets February for historic crewed Moon flyby mission

NASA accelerates Artemis II launch plans U.S. space officials announced plans to send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar orbit mission as early as February, moving up the timeline from a previous...

#Science #Technology #Space Exploration

2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's AI Grok used to strip women's clothing without consent

Woman speaks out after AI alters her image A woman has described feeling "dehumanised" after Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, was used to digitally remove her clothing without her permission, the BB...

#Crime #Social Media #Ai #Technology #Gender

2 weeks ago

Scientists use sound to uncover secrets of elusive beaked whales

Elusive whales revealed through underwater acoustics Researchers are turning to underwater microphones to study beaked whales, a group of deep-diving marine mammals rarely seen by humans. These w...

#Technology #Conservation #Wildlife #Climate #Marine Biology

2 weeks ago

Wellbeing trends for 2026 shift from intensity to recovery and brain health

Wellbeing industry pivots from performance to recovery in 2026 The multi-trillion-pound wellness sector is recalibrating this year, moving away from relentless fitness targets and toward rest, co...

#Technology #Health #Wellbeing #Mental Health #Fitness #Supplements

2 weeks ago

Google to relaunch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 after past setbacks

Google revives smart glasses project with AI integration Google announced plans to reintroduce smart glasses in 2026, this time powered by artificial intelligence, following the failure of its 20...

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Wearables

2 weeks ago

UK defence sector struggles to attract tech talent amid ethical and cultural barriers

Defence industry faces growing skills shortage The UK's defence sector is grappling with a widening skills gap as it competes with tech firms for graduates in science, technology, engineering, an...

#Technology #Education #Defence #Employment #Workforce

2 weeks ago

2026 gaming landscape: blockbuster releases, AI debates, and Saudi ownership shake-ups

2026 in gaming: unpredictability and high stakes The video game industry enters 2026 amid sweeping changes-from record-breaking acquisitions to supply chain disruptions and fierce debates over ar...

#Ai #Technology #Business #Mergers #Gaming

2 weeks ago

RAM price surge set to inflate costs of smartphones, laptops in 2026

RAM costs double since October, threatening device prices The price of random-access memory (RAM), a key component in smartphones, laptops, and medical devices, has more than doubled since Octobe...

#Economy #Supply Chain #Ai #Technology #Consumer Electronics

2 weeks ago

BYD poised to surpass Tesla as top global EV seller in 2025

BYD edges ahead of Tesla in annual EV sales Chinese automaker BYD is set to become the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) seller for the first time, outpacing Tesla in 2025 annual sales, accor...

#Trade #Technology #Automotive #Business

3 weeks ago

US stocks close 2025 with strong gains despite trade and AI concerns

US markets end 2025 on a high after volatile year Wall Street wrapped up 2025 with robust gains, defying earlier turbulence from trade disputes and economic jitters. The S&P 500 is set to fin...

#Economy #Trade #Technology #Investment #Stocks

3 weeks ago

Trump Media to launch cryptocurrency token for shareholders

Trump Media announces digital token for investors Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, revealed plans Wednesday to is...

#Politics #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Finance

3 weeks ago

Welsh firm tests orbital factory for ultra-pure semiconductors

Orbital factory achieves 1,000°C milestone A Cardiff-based startup has successfully activated a compact manufacturing unit in orbit, reaching temperatures of approximately 1,000°C inside its furn...

#Innovation #Space #Science #Technology #Manufacturing

3 weeks ago

China unveils strict AI rules to protect children and curb harmful content

China proposes stringent AI regulations to enhance safety Chinese authorities have drafted new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aiming to shield children from harmful content and p...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation #Mental Health

3 weeks ago

AI transforms Indian cinema as Hollywood resists technology's rise

AI emerges as Bollywood's newest collaborator India's film industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, reshaping how movies are made-from low-budget projects to blockbuster productions....

#Innovation #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Film #Ethics

3 weeks ago

AI-generated influencers surge as creators cash in on viral 'slop' content

AI avatars flood social media feeds Virtual personalities like Gigi, an AI-generated influencer, are gaining millions of views-and revenue-by posting surreal, hyper-stylized videos that blur the...

#Social Media #Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Digital Culture

3 weeks ago

Behind the Lens: Getty Images' Top Sports Photos of 2025 Revealed

Year in Review: The Stories Behind 2025's Most Striking Sports Images Getty Images' photographers captured over 50,000 sporting events this year, from local tournaments to global championships. B...

#Sports #Innovation #Technology #Culture #Photography

4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Texas tech hub sparks divided opinions among rural neighbors

Musk relocates corporate empire to rural Texas Elon Musk has shifted his business operations from Silicon Valley to a sprawling campus near Bastrop, Texas, marking a significant departure from hi...

#Politics #Technology #Environment #Business #Urbanization

4 weeks ago

25 years of the International Space Station: Key milestones in numbers

Orbiting legacy: 25 years of human presence in space The International Space Station (ISS), humanity's most costly and ambitious orbital outpost, marked a quarter-century of continuous occupation...

#Space #Science #Technology #Engineering #International Cooperation

4 weeks ago

Windows XP and older systems still power critical infrastructure worldwide

Legacy Windows systems persist in hospitals, banks, and transit A New York City hospital elevator running Windows XP earlier this year highlighted how deeply outdated Microsoft software remains e...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Cybersecurity #Legacy Systems

4 weeks ago

Redundancy sparks Devon man to launch dog-walking app

From job loss to app success A Devon man turned redundancy into an opportunity by creating a dog-walking app after struggling to find one that met his needs. Christian Jones, from Bideford, devel...

#Technology #Pets #Community #Entrepreneurship

4 weeks ago

UK to trial Chinese robotaxis in London from 2026 under Uber and Lyft deals

UK regulators to assess Chinese autonomous taxis in 2026 London could see driverless vehicles from Baidu's Apollo Go service as early as next year, following partnerships announced by ride-hailin...

#Technology #Transport #Regulation #Autonomous Vehicles #Urban Mobility

4 weeks ago

San Francisco blackout halts Waymo robotaxis, snarls traffic

Substation fire triggers citywide blackout A fire at a San Francisco electrical substation on Saturday afternoon knocked out power to over 100,000 customers, utility provider PG&E confirmed....

#Infrastructure #Technology #Transport #Emergency

4 weeks ago

Amazon thwarts 1,800 job bids by suspected North Korean operatives

Amazon blocks North Korean-linked job applications Amazon has intercepted over 1,800 remote job applications suspected to originate from North Korean operatives attempting to infiltrate the compa...

#Technology #Fraud #Cybersecurity #Employment #Espionage

4 weeks ago

Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, dies in California car crash at 55

Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, dies in California crash Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the Call of Duty franchise, has died in a car accident in Los Angel...

#Technology #Accident #Obituary #Gaming

1 month ago

Irish Excel champion wins $60,000 in Las Vegas esports spectacle

Galway native claims Microsoft Excel World Championship Diarmuid Early, dubbed the "LeBron James of Excel," secured the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championships in Las Vegas, taking home $5,000 a...

#Innovation #Technology #Competition #Esports

1 month ago

AI reliance may dull critical thinking skills, studies suggest

AI tools linked to reduced brain activity in learning tasks Recent research indicates that heavy reliance on artificial intelligence for academic and professional tasks may weaken cognitive engag...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Research #Education #Cognitive Skills

1 month ago

US sets tough demands for Canada in stalled USMCA trade talks

US outlines key conditions for extending North American trade pact American trade officials have presented their most detailed requirements yet for maintaining free trade with Canada, as negotiat...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Technology #Agriculture #Energy

1 month ago

TikTok secures US future with investor deal amid national security concerns

TikTok finalizes US ownership deal with global investors TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to ensure the app's continued...

#Social Media #Trade #Technology #Investment #National Security

1 month ago

Truth Social owner merges with Google-backed fusion firm in $6bn deal

Truth Social parent company enters $6bn energy merger Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump's social platform Truth Social, is merging w...

#Politics #Technology #Finance #Mergers #Energy

1 month ago

Bank of England warns AI job displacement mirrors Industrial Revolution

AI set to disrupt jobs as Industrial Revolution did, warns BoE governor Artificial intelligence (AI) could displace workers on a scale comparable to the Industrial Revolution, the Bank of England...

#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Education #Employment

1 month ago

Keith Lee crowned Creator of the Year at first US TikTok Awards

Keith Lee wins top honor at inaugural TikTok Awards Content creator Keith Lee was named Creator of the Year at the first-ever TikTok Awards in the United States, held Thursday at the Hollywood Pa...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Technology #Business #Awards

1 month ago

TikTok's US future hinges on algorithm changes under new ownership

TikTok transitions to US-based operations under investor deal ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has finalized an agreement with investors to manage its U.S. operations, raising que...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Business

1 month ago

UK-US tech deal stalls over trade barrier concerns

Negotiations hit snag amid US trade concerns Talks between the UK and US on a landmark technology partnership have stalled, with Washington reportedly raising objections to broader UK trade polic...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Technology #Investment

1 month ago

Germany to build world's largest river-sourced heat pump in Mannheim

Massive heat pump project to transform former coal plant site Mannheim, Germany, will soon host one of the world's most powerful heat pump systems, drawing water from the River Rhine to supply di...

#Innovation #Infrastructure #Technology #Climate #Energy

1 month ago

Ofcom probes BT and Three over UK-wide mobile network failures

Regulator launches inquiry into major outages UK communications watchdog Ofcom has opened an investigation into BT and Three following nationwide mobile service disruptions that disrupted emergen...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Regulation #Telecoms

1 month ago

Ex-dominatrix launches tech firm to combat intimate image abuse

From dominatrix to tech founder: A mission to stop image abuse Madelaine Thomas, a professional dominatrix, turned personal betrayal into a technological solution after private images were leaked...

#Technology #Gender-based Violence #Cybercrime #Privacy #Entrepreneurship

1 month ago

Google secures approval for £79m Essex data centre on former RAF site

Google wins green light for major Essex data hub Epping Forest District Council has approved Google's plans to transform North Weald Airfield into a large-scale data centre campus, promising 780...

#Infrastructure #Technology #Planning #Employment #Local Economy

1 month ago

Hollywood reels as Warner Bros faces sale amid industry turmoil

Warner Bros sale sparks industry anxiety Hollywood's creative workforce is bracing for further upheaval as Warner Bros, the storied studio behind classics like Casablanca and Harry Potter, faces...

#Entertainment #Technology #Labor #Business #Mergers

1 month ago

Amazon removes AI-generated Fallout recap after fan backlash over errors

Amazon withdraws AI recap of Fallout series following inaccuracies Amazon has taken down an artificial intelligence-generated video recap of its hit show Fallout after viewers pointed out multipl...

#Television #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Streaming #Errors

1 month ago

Australia's social media ban excludes gaming platforms, sparking debate

Australia enforces under-16 social media ban, omits gaming platforms Australia has implemented a first-of-its-kind ban on social media for users under 16, blocking access to platforms like Instag...

#Technology #Regulation #Youth #Mental Health #Addiction

1 month ago

Disney-OpenAI deal sparks concern among creative workers over AI use

Disney partners with OpenAI in $1bn deal for AI-generated content A new agreement allowing OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora to use Disney characters has raised alarms among entertainment industry profes...

#Entertainment #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Labor Rights #Copyright

1 month ago

Trump signs order to block state AI regulations amid industry push for federal rules

Trump administration moves to centralize AI oversight U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at preventing states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence...

#Innovation #Politics #Technology #Legal #Regulation

1 month ago

Time Magazine names AI pioneers as 2025 Person of the Year

AI leaders honored as Time's 2025 Person of the Year For the first time in over a decade, Time has selected a collective rather than an individual as its Person of the Year, recognizing the archi...

#Innovation #Technology #Leadership #Business

1 month ago

Oracle shares drop 10% after revenue misses analyst forecasts

Oracle shares tumble following quarterly revenue shortfall Oracle's stock price fell over 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the cloud computing firm reported revenues of $16.1bn for t...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Finance #Markets

1 month ago

Lugano embraces bitcoin as everyday currency amid global skepticism

Swiss city integrates bitcoin into daily commerce In the heart of Lugano, a Swiss city nestled by a lake and surrounded by mountains, a customer at a McDonald's asks to pay for coffee with bitcoi...

#Economy #Technology #Cryptocurrency #Finance #Commerce

1 month ago

Amazon and Microsoft commit over $50bn to AI in India amid global race

Tech giants pledge record AI investments in India Microsoft and Amazon have announced combined investments exceeding $50 billion in India, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure...

#Economy #Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Investment #Startups

1 month ago

Australia's social media ban for under-16s divides teens and parents

Outback teen loses key connection as Australia enforces social media ban Breanna Easton, 15, spends her summers mustering cattle on her family's remote Queensland station, 1,600 km northeast of B...

#Social Media #Technology #Youth #Education #Mental Health

1 month ago

McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after online criticism

McDonald's withdraws controversial AI Christmas advert McDonald's Netherlands removed a 45-second holiday commercial created using generative artificial intelligence on Monday, three days after i...

#Social Media #Technology #Advertising #Business #Holidays

1 month ago

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia enforces global-first social media ban for under-16s Australia has become the first country to block children under 16 from social media platforms, with the ban taking effect on Wednesd...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Regulation #Youth

1 month ago

Silver surges to all-time high on Fed rate cut bets and tech demand

Silver hits record as Fed rate cut looms Silver prices soared to an unprecedented $60 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate reduction and robust ind...

#Trade #Technology #Finance #Markets #Commodities

1 month ago

EU probes Google over AI summaries and YouTube content usage

EU launches investigation into Google's AI practices The European Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into Google's use of artificial intelligence, focusing on whether the company exploited...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Media #Regulation #Copyright

1 month ago

AI job interviews spark debate as candidates report glitches and frustrations

AI interviews: A bumpy start to the future of hiring A candidate's recent experience with an AI-powered video interview left more questions than answers after the system crashed mid-conversat...

#Ai #Technology #Recruitment #Employment #Job Market

1 month ago

Trump permits Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to select Chinese buyers

Trump administration eases restrictions on Nvidia chip sales to China U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Nvidia will be allowed to supply its H200 AI chips to "approved customer...

#Trade #Ai #Semiconductors #Technology #Geopolitics

1 month ago

How a Kodak engineer’s 1975 prototype sparked the digital photography revolution

The birth of a revolution In December 1975, a young electrical engineer at Eastman Kodak captured the world's first image using a handheld digital camera-a clunky, toaster-sized device that would...

#Innovation #Technology #History #Photography #Engineering

1 month ago

Royal Navy trials AI-powered glider to counter Russian submarine threats

Silent sentinel: AI glider hunts Russian submarines in UK waters A sleek, winged submarine glider is now patrolling the depths off Scotland's west coast, scanning for Russian vessels suspected of...

#Technology #Defence #Espionage #Submarine #International Security

1 month ago

Gary Lineker's Netflix deal marks bold shift from BBC to global stage

Haaland breaks Shearer's record, sparking podcast banter Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 appearances this week, eclipsing Alan Shearer's long-s...

#Football #Entertainment #Technology #Media #Business

1 month ago

Japan turns to technology as dementia cases surge and workforce shrinks

Rising dementia cases strain Japan's aging society Over 18,000 people with dementia went missing in Japan last year, with nearly 500 found dead, according to police data. The figures have doubled...

#Technology #Healthcare #Social Issues #Aging #Workforce

1 month ago

Australia's social media age ban falters as teens bypass checks in minutes

Updated 7 December 2025 - Australia's controversial social media age restriction law took effect this week, but early signs suggest enforcement is already unraveling. Teen bypasses verification...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Smartwatches: Fitness allies or stress-inducing gadgets?

Runners rely on smartwatches as race day dawns Frosty breath hangs in the air as competitors shuffle on the starting line of a local 5 km parkrun. Most are fiddling with their smartwatches, waiti...

#Technology #Health #Mental Health #Fitness #Consumer Tech

1 month ago

11-year-old from Wales sets Guinness World Record for youngest male game developer

Record-breaking achievement for young coder An 11-year-old boy from Penarth, Wales, has officially become the youngest male video game developer to earn a Guinness World Record. Max completed a f...

#Innovation #Technology #Youth #Education

1 month ago

Meta redirects metaverse funds to AI glasses amid investor scepticism

Meta pivots investment from metaverse to AI wearables Meta is reallocating a portion of its metaverse budget to AI-powered glasses and wearable devices, a company representative confirmed on Frid...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Investment #Virtual Reality #Wearables

1 month ago

England banks on AI to sharpen World Cup edge in penalties and player performance

England turns to AI for World Cup advantage The Football Association is integrating artificial intelligence across training, tactics, and player welfare as part of its strategy for the 2026 FIFA...

#Football #Innovation #Technology #World Cup #Sports Science

1 month ago

South Korea rolls out real-time stalker tracking app for victims

New app to give stalking victims live location data South Korean officials announced plans Wednesday to launch a mobile application that lets stalking victims monitor their perpetrators' exact wh...

#Crime #Technology #Public Safety #Gender

1 month ago

Meta removes under-16s from platforms ahead of Australia's social media ban

Meta begins removing underage users before new law takes effect Meta has started deactivating accounts belonging to Australian users under 16 on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, six days before...

#Social Media #Technology #Regulation #Youth Safety

1 month ago

YouTube warns Australia's under-16 social media ban will reduce child safety

Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s from 10 December YouTube has criticized Australia's upcoming restrictions on social media access for children under 16, arguing the measures will...

#Social Media #Policy #Technology #Child Safety #Regulation

1 month ago

Chinese factory probed over production of childlike sex dolls

Chinese authorities investigate factory over childlike sex dolls A manufacturing facility in southern China has been ordered to cease operations after local officials launched an inquiry into its...

#Crime #Technology #Child Protection #E-commerce #Regulation

1 month ago

Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk as tech valuations soar

Central bank raises alarm over AI-driven market risks The Bank of England has cautioned that equity valuations for major technology firms, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence, a...

#Debt #Technology #Economic Policy #Interest Rates #Financial Markets

1 month ago

Formula E's high-speed tech set to revolutionize everyday electric vehicles

Electric racing series pushes boundaries of EV technology Formula E, the world's premier all-electric racing championship, is not just about speed-it's a testing ground for innovations that could...

#Innovation #Technology #Sustainability #Automotive #Racing

1 month ago

India Mandates Pre-Installed Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones

India Orders Pre-Loaded State Cybersecurity App on New Phones India's government has directed all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity application on new devic...

#Technology #Surveillance #Regulation #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Government Policy #Mobile Devices

1 month ago

Australia defends teen social media ban as tech firms push back

Australia stands firm on under-16 social media ban despite tech industry resistance Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has dismissed concerns from major technology firms over the cou...

#Social Media #Public Health #Technology #Regulation #Digital Rights #Legal Challenge #Youth Safety

1 month ago

India’s Aditya-L1 braces for Sun’s 2026 peak as solar storms threaten satellites

India's solar mission prepares for unprecedented Sun activity in 2026 India's first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, will witness a historic celestial event in 2026 when the Sun reaches its maximum...

#Infrastructure #Space #Science #Technology #Research #Climate #Disasters

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