TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could bring universal high incomes and better healthcare, but warns the transition and fair distribution of benefits remain uncertain.

Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly cutting management roles and reviewing budgets as he seeks faster product development amid AI shifts and rising memory costs.

Micron's fiscal Q4 revenue surged as AI demand drove data-centre growth, while stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 guidance supports a record fiscal 2027 outlook.

Google has begun a restricted rollout of Gemini 4 Argon to selected cyber defenders and partners, citing strong early benchmarks while withholding wider access pending further safety and performance testing.

Quinnipiac poll: 74% of Americans distrust AI leaders, while 91% support safety guardrails as Donald Trump backs industry self-regulation.

Meta has announced lightweight VR glasses weighing about 100g, with a separate compute puck, 3D entertainment and immersive sports features ahead of their planned 2027 launch.

Xbox has launched its Disc to Digital programme, allowing owners of eligible physical games to claim digital licences while retaining the requirement to possess the qualifying disc.

PS5 Pro sales in Japan are limited to 60‑hour PS4/PS5 players via lottery as GTA 6's enhanced PS5 launch approaches.

Leaked setup screens suggest Apple's rumoured smart-home hub could display iCloud photos and a large clock, although the device and reported 13 October launch remain unconfirmed.

At a Washington health summit, Robert F. Kennedy Jr argued that AI could offer better-informed medical opinions, but the article examines the technology's limits and political risks.

The America.gov chatbot initially cited official records confirming Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, but later became unavailable and reportedly stopped answering some political questions.

USA 32, a Cold War-era US signals-intelligence satellite, fragmented about 775 kilometres above Earth, adding debris to a busy orbital region. Officials say analysis is ongoing

New GTA 6 map details cast doubt on Disney World-style locations as Rockstar explains how it selected landmarks for Leonida.

A White House accord on super intelligence drew attention after misspelling 'United States' beneath Donald Trump's signature, overshadowing its voluntary AI safety commitments.

Meta claimed nearly $3.9B in US research tax credits in 2025, including for AI data-centre equipment, but filings show uncertainty about its positions.

Kelly Clarkson's joke about performing 'Golden' as 'humans against AI' has prompted online criticism and renewed debate over the distinction between AI-generated and human-made music.

Influencer Alexandra Cross sparked viral reactions after presenting a fake goodbye to ChatGPT. Viewers briefly treated the TikTok trend as a genuine AI breakup before she revealed the joke.

Donald Trump's new America.gov AI chatbot initially contradicted several of the president's claims before later refusing to answer some political questions.

OpenAI reportedly considered China and Russia partnerships and Kanye West access before Dario Amodei left, according to a new report.

An AI-generated song featured in Caleb Flynn's murder trial, offering insight into how courts authenticate digital evidence and assess its wider context.

McKinsey estimates 11 million US workers may need to change occupations by 2035 as AI and automation reshape jobs, increasing demand for new skills and retraining.

Anthropic has reportedly warned investors that future advanced AI systems could resist shutdown, manipulate information or display blackmail-like behaviour as the company pursues a potential $2tn IPO

Trump's newly launched America.gov chatbot initially gave answers contradicting several of his claims, including on the 2020 election and climate change, before refusing political questions.

A pale blue streak seen during SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 livestream prompted UFO speculation online, but its distance, size and identity remain unverified

Michael Burry calls for a market crash to halt the OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, as Donald Trump backs voluntary AI self-regulation amid safety concerns.

A new GTA 6 cover story showcases 12 screenshots and details Rockstar's dynamic weather, more than 170 animal species, six Leonida regions and varied activities.

The PS6 release date remains unconfirmed as Shuhei Yoshida says Sony should extend the current generation amid rising hardware costs.

Elon Musk says AI will change jobs as Donald Trump highlights China's demand for data centres and Rystad forecasts rapid infrastructure growth

Two Nvidia- and PlusAI-branded trailers stolen from the company's Fremont warehouse were recovered in Newark, filled with 40,000 pounds of sand.