Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.
The communications watchdog is assessing the efficacy of TikTok’s age inference systems and its adherence to child protection mandates, with non-compliance carrying fines of up to 10 per cent of global revenue.
The company’s chief technology officer outlines the tension between regulatory demands for surveillance and the firm’s foundational commitment to end-to-end encryption.
Anonymous sources tell the Financial Times the new 2 trillion to 3 trillion parameter model will rival Opus 4.8, coinciding with a funding round that values the company at $31.5 billion.
The latest development in the world’s largest initial public offering signals waning enthusiasm as employees prepare for share lockup expirations and the company faces scrutiny over its aggressive artificial intelligence expansion.
Neither technology can function independently; Bluetooth handles the handshake and calls while 5GHz Wi-Fi manages high-bandwidth data streams.
The $399 wearable, developed in collaboration with Masimo engineers, aims to address data drift issues in existing wearables while avoiding subscription fees and built-in AI.
Leaked details published by WinFuture and highlighted by 9to5Google point to a largely iterative update for Samsung’s upcoming flip phone, with the primary hardware changes limited to a new chip and faster charging speeds.
The Crispi Microwave aims to consolidate kitchen counter space by merging standard heating with superheated air crisping capabilities, available now via SharkNinja’s online store.
A recent article by software engineer Theo Charis explores the cognitive dissonance of utilising AI tools while acknowledging their ethical and practical drawbacks, citing concerns over open-source integrity and geopolitical instability.
The company provided an exclusive overview of the automated safety evaluation tool to MIT Technology Review, marking a shift in how AI developers test for security flaws.
First new-car global rollout aims to compete with premium segments through aggressive pricing and AI-driven tech, despite autonomy limitations.
From the Sea to Summit Spark 18 to the REI Siesta Hooded 20, the latest guide from WIRED identifies key models for various camping scenarios and budgets.
Xona Space Systems is preparing to deploy a low-Earth orbit constellation to challenge GPS dominance, with early service expected in 2027 for sectors requiring precise timing and positioning.
The European Commission has ordered Google to grant rival AI assistants and search engines comparable access to Android system features and Search data, a move aimed at fostering competition but one the tech giant argues compromises user privacy.
The deal, reportedly under review, would see Hyundai buy out SoftBank’s remaining 9.9 per cent holding, completing its acquisition of the Boston Dynamics unit it initially purchased in 2020.
The technology giant’s latest assessment highlights the MSR Guardian for virus protection and the Sawyer Squeeze for ultralight efficiency, while noting the limitations of budget options like the LifeStraw.
Led by Redstart Labs and 360 ONE, the funding round supports the development of a new undisclosed device set to pilot in the coming weeks, distinguishing itself from the growing market of context-recording gadgets.
The social media giant introduces manual moderation safeguards and plans emergency service integration as it tightens controls around adolescent interactions with its artificial intelligence models.
The high-end projector competes with the Xgimi Titan Noir Max and LG Micro RGB Evo, offering 240Hz refresh rates and liquid cooling, but faces issues with eARC audio passthrough and limited voice control.
Users report fake profiles, uneven enforcement of community guidelines, and a lack of racial diversity on the gay men’s social platform, while founders deny exclusionary practices.
A report from The Verge highlights the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in US policing, where vendors pitch automated tools amid warnings of algorithmic bias and opaque decision-making.
The social media giant introduces manual review processes for flagged chats and plans to contact emergency services, as regulators intensify scrutiny over AI responses to users in crisis.
Research involving OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and xAI reveals statistically significant bias in responses to political criticism based on target government speech laws.
Shipments rose gradually from winter into spring, suggesting the technology has reached a tipping point where efficiency and running costs drive adoption without government incentives.
The swift withdrawal of the Instagram tagging function underscores growing demands for federal privacy regulations and a shift away from deceptive data practices in the United States.
The smartphone maker will cease new product releases in Europe and North America, marking a significant consolidation of its relationship with parent firm Oppo.
The Duffer brothers say additional retro editions for later seasons are contingent on viewership metrics, as Netflix continues to extend the franchise’s lifecycle.
The subsidiary of Oppo is effectively exiting North American and European smartphone markets, with staff layoffs and office closures confirming a shift in focus. Global market contraction and memory shortages compound the challenges for the once-prominent ‘flagship-killer’ brand.
The discovery, published in Nature Astronomy, marks the first identification of a true saccharide in the interstellar medium and reinforces theories that prebiotic chemistry originates in deep space.
The smartphone maker will cease new hardware sales in key Western markets, with existing devices transitioning to Oppo’s operating system for future updates.
xAI has filed a lawsuit in Texas against Terry Wayne Harwood, alleging he systematically bypassed safety filters to create pornographic images of adults and minors using its Grok artificial intelligence model.
The price adjustment follows recent retail hikes across Apple’s Mac and iPad lineups, though existing subscribers and iPhone owners remain unaffected.
A recent reflection on platforms such as Oink, What.CD, LimeWire and Napster suggests the community and discovery elements of early file-sharing have been lost in the age of licensed services.
Critics argue that ethical and legal safeguards have not kept pace with the technology’s capabilities, including recent research demonstrating the ability to identify individuals via facial recognition from footage captured by the glasses.
Marco Campos argues that using native semantic HTML is far more efficient than building custom components from scratch, noting that inaccessible pages face legal risks and that AI tools often generate flawed code.
Zenimax Workers United and the Communication Workers of America organise coordinated action at Rockville headquarters, citing failure to engage in good-faith bargaining prior to sweeping job cuts.
The investment round, led by France’s public investment bank, includes backing from MAS Holdings and EQT Ventures, signalling growing institutional appetite for scalable textile recycling solutions.
Led by engineering firm KBR with participation from Databricks Ventures, the funding round supports international expansion and the development of an AI system designed to optimise operations across the energy sector.
The Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC launches in New York with Bose’s noise-cancellation and spatial audio technology, targeting mid-range market share following the success of its 2025 earbuds.
Priced at approximately $270, the Crusher 1080 competes directly with Sony and Sennheiser models, offering a refined haptic bass experience and significant noise cancellation improvements.
The dried-out marker and broken switch, sold on behalf of the Buzz Aldrin Family Trust, failed to break space memorabilia records but highlighted the legal framework allowing astronauts to retain title to mission hardware.
Priced at $279.99, the latest iteration of Skullcandy’s bass-focused line marks the first time non-Bose headphones utilise the company’s TrueSpatial head-tracking audio and QuietControl active noise cancellation systems.
Partner Saam Motamedi says the firm could have raised significantly more, but chooses restraint to preserve deep founder support and a person-first investment philosophy.
Executives direct personnel to highlight cost advantages and security integrations of in-house models over competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Over 100 blazes in Canada are driving PM2.5 particles more than 1,000 miles south, creating a toxic mix of smoke and heat that challenges public health infrastructure and underscores the growing mortality risks of climate-fuelled fires.
With storage and memory prices at all-time highs, the $999.99 offer on the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 represents an unusual market opportunity for consumers seeking premium specifications.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports the adjustment affects new subscribers only, as CEO Tim Cook cites an unsustainable RAM shortage for recent cost escalations across the product line.
US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the administration’s enforcement of visa restrictions likely violated the First Amendment, citing a lack of evidence linking targeted researchers to foreign powers and concerns over chilled speech.