TECHNOLOGY

The Pentagon is preparing a second batch of declassified UFO files after the first release of 162 documents drew over a billion visitors to the PURSUE website.

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou warns that the agency can turn smart TVs into listening devices even when powered off, backed by the 2017 WikiLeaks Vault 7 leak.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick re-confirms GTA 6 will launch on 19 November, dismissing delay rumours. Marketing begins this summer, with high anticipation for the long-awaited game.

London commuters were shocked by fake OpenAI posters highlighting ChatGPT's alleged link to teen suicides, sparking debate on AI's role in education and youth mental health.

Samsung's employees in South Korea have secured a historic deal to share in the company's AI-driven profits, averting a major strike and highlighting the growing debate over corporate wealth distribution.

Starbucks has discontinued its AI-powered inventory system in North America due to inaccuracies, reverting to manual methods to ensure consistent stock availability and improve supply chain performance.

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with a smarter Siri, expanded AI features, design updates, and new tools for the iPhone 18 lineup.

Meta and LinkedIn have announced significant layoffs, raising concerns about job security and AI's growing influence in Big Tech.

A Florida Lyft driver has been blocked after allegedly using AI-generated images to claim a $75 (£59) damage fee.

Jeff Bezos dismisses fears of an AI market bubble, suggesting that speculative investment can drive innovation, even if some ventures fail.

Apple is quietly pushing ahead with a giant foldable iPad and a first foldable iPhone, the rumoured iPhone Ultra, despite technical and pricing headaches.

Elon Musk's potential record-breaking pay package from SpaceX depends on achieving a $7.5 trillion market cap and establishing a human colony on Mars, despite current financial challenges.

Former telecom executives admit guilt in a major tech-support fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans, involving fake virus alerts that cost victims billions.

An anonymous 4chan post claiming GTA 6 has been delayed to 2027 has rattled fans, but it clashes directly with Take-Two's publicly stated 2026 launch plans.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends recent layoffs as part of a strategic shift towards AI, reallocating thousands of employees to AI roles while leaving many positions unfilled.

Jeff Bezos argues that AI will elevate workers rather than replace them, despite Amazon's recent layoffs. Opinions remain divided on AI's long-term impact on employment.

Anthropic, a leading AI startup, projects £8.1 billion in Q2 revenue and anticipates its first operating profit. Discover how its valuation could surpass £671 billion, potentially overtaking OpenAI.

GrammaCrackers, an 81-year-old Minecraft streamer, was swatted during a live broadcast. Despite the ordeal, she maintained a positive attitude, gaining widespread attention and support from her online community.