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DoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media
The deal has sparked fear over the future of the film, television and news industries.
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Facebook and Instagram appear to down
Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram appear to down for many users this morning.
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Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air
How very Dune.
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Waymo launches a loyalty program with 10% cash back and free cancellations
Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month.
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Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude
The company changed course after researchers spoke out against the policy, which would have covertly limited Claude’s ability to develop competing AI models.
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Wrongful Arrest Exposes Failures in One of the Oldest Police Face-Recognition Tools in the US
The ACLU is suing two Florida police departments over the arrest of a Fort Myers man in a child-abduction case, saying officers treated a flawed face-recognition match as a near-certain ID.
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Conan O'Brien is hosting educational videos for an AI cybersecurity company
At long last, a corporate training you might actually enjoy.
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Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users
Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
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Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup
Regulator will monitor measures taken by companies‘Spikes have often targeted Black and minority ethnic players’Ofcom has written to social media companies to remind them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse and said it will monitor measures taken against “illegal…
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Eero’s Pro 6E routers are down to their cheapest price yet in 2026
The Pro 6E was Eero’s top-end mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2022, and it’s still a solid pick if you want fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage around your multi-room or multi-story abode. It can also deliver beyond gigabit wired speeds if your internet plan supports it. Ahead of Prime Day…
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Ambrosia Sky's final act lands on August 6
It'll come as a free update for players who own the game already.
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How to get your money's worth from YouTube Premium
If you're going to spend about $20 a month anyway, here's how to make sure you're doing more than just avoiding ads.
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The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of the…
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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
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New claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case
Jess Asato’s lawyer says others want to take action over demeaning sexualised material created by Grok AI toolNew claimants have come forward to take legal action against Elon Musk’s company xAI after the Labour MP Jess Asato launched a test case against the firm over demeaning…
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Not the next R8? Audi reveals mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 Nuvolari.
The Huracan gave us the R8s, now the Temerario lends itself to a new Audi.
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
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Flesh-eating screwworm infection confirmed in South Texas, USDA says
With the case confirmed, it is the fly's first breach of the US-Mexico border.
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This Is How Trump Finally Signed the AI Executive Order
After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night.
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Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
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Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark and more
Microsoft’s annual developer conference is kicking off on June 2nd in San Francisco with the keynote presentation streaming live at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT, and we will be following along here with everything as it’s announced. The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that we can expect to…
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ASUS's ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 is a 2.9 pound 360 touchscreen laptop
ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
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Nvidia launches ‘superchip’ putting AI power into laptops and PCs
Firm says its RTX Spark PC chip for Microsoft Windows will let AI agents replace the mouse and keyboardBusiness live – latest updatesA new front has opened up in the battle for dominance in AI chips, as Nvidia said its latest development could replace the mouse and keyboard in…
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
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Feeble Little Horse leans into digital weirdness on bitknot
From the opening moments of bitknot, it's obvious that Feeble Little Horse has found an entirely new gear. Where on Girl with Fish the blown-out textures were more '90s indie rock and shoegaze, on their latest LP, there's a more modern edge to the distortion and the riffs cut…
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Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’
Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examinationWhy did Anthropic’s founder sit beside the pope during a warning about AI?In the first major written teaching of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV took artificial intelligence…
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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
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Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
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Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
A new crew launched to China's Tiangong space station, and one of the astronauts will stay for a year.
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The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program.
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Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
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Last.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance
Last.fm is now an independent company, nearly two decades after it was acquired by CBS.
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Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel "after 20 years of dedicated service"
Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.
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UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
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Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology.
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Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving rise of AI
Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial intelligence while warning that the technology must be subject to the “most…
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US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
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Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
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Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
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SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
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Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale
Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
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Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
"This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."
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Mars colony and Grok warnings: five strange details in SpaceX’s pitch to investors
IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals closer look at finances, cosmic ambitions and tech empire’s quirksSpaceX publicly released an investor prospectus on Wednesday as part of its plan for a $1.75tn debut on the US stock market next month, revealing unseen details about…
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Anker debuts Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds with its Thus AI chip
Anker's first products with its Thus AI chip are two powerful sets of earbuds, including one that has an AI note taker.
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Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app
Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information
Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their leaked data is authentic.
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FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"
FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
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Elon Musk Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The nine-member panel took only two hours to return a verdict in favor of OpenAI on Monday, which the judge quickly adopted as her own final decision.
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
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Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use
The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.
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A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease
Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
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X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement
Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate contentElon Musk’s X platform has promised to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups under an agreement with the communications regulator to crack down on…
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Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots
Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
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Rocket Report: Russia claims success with new ICBM; spaceplane déjà vu in Europe
SpaceX's upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19.
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Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes
Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the…
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Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution
Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.
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Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
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Blue Origin may need external funding to hit ambitious launch targets
Are the pockets of Jeff Bezos not as deep as everyone thinks?
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The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
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GameStop’s $55.5bn bid for eBay rejected as ‘neither credible nor attractive’
Online marketplace takes into account uncertainty around US video games retailer’s financing proposalBusiness live – latest updatesThe board of eBay has rejected the US video games retailer GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn bid (£41bn) for the online marketplace, describing the…
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Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam Altman’s OpenAI Ouster: ‘I Didn’t Want It to Be Destroyed’
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
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OpenAI sued by spouse of FSU shooting victim
Florida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.
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Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future
How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers?
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Who is Louis Mosley, the man tasked with defending Palantir against its critics?
The company’s UK and Europe boss has become a lightning rod for the British public’s fear of a US tech takeoverThe hall was packed with rightwing radicals when Louis Mosley heralded a coming revolution. Just as Oliver Cromwell – that “crusader for Christ and liberty” – routed…
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NASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander
The space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.
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Manufacturing qubits that can move
It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
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UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts
Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images UK schools should remove pictures of pupils’ faces from their websites and social media accounts because blackmailers are using them to create sexually explicit…
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Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B
The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.
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‘No one has done this in the wild’: study observes AI replicate itself
World is approaching point where no one can shut down a rogue AI, says director of body behind researchIt’s the stuff of science fiction cinema, or particularly breathless AI company blogposts: new research finds recent AI systems can independently copy themselves on to other…
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A Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
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Nintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2
It turns out Fox McCloud's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a tease of things to come: Nintendo just surprise announced the first new Star Fox game two decades. The game is called, simply, Star Fox, and it's out very soon: it's launching on June 25th. Nintendo says…