TECHNOLOGY

Tech companies like Microsoft and Uber are scaling back AI adoption due to high computing costs, despite initial enthusiasm for machine learning integration.

Berkshire Hathaway shifts focus to AI investments, with over a third of its portfolio in AI-linked stocks. Is it marking a departure from Warren Buffett's tech-averse strategy?

Artemis 2 crew faces online debate after Capitol confrontation fuels fresh Moon mission conspiracy claims across social media

A Chinese startup claims its AI device can translate pet emotions with 95% accuracy, sparking consumer interest despite scientific scepticism and lack of published research.

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Stephen Colbert after his 'Late Show' finale, sparking debate over political targeting and synthetic media use.

FBI Director Kash Patel's merchandise site was taken offline after hackers used it to plant malware — weeks after his personal email was also breached.

AI tools have transformed online poker strategies, shifting from instinct-based play to data-driven decisions. Players now blend AI insights with traditional skills for optimal performance.

AI workflow automation is reshaping white-collar roles by automating routine tasks, enabling workers to focus on judgment-intensive activities. It highlights the importance of clear process design and ownership rules.

Celebrating five years of progress, ADO E-bike continues to redefine electric mobility through advanced e-bike design and rider-focused innovation.

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says social media creators in his companies now earn up to $500,000 a year as AI reshapes which skills are most valued.

UK small businesses are adopting AI to boost productivity and cut costs despite concerns over skills, privacy, and job security, with investments on the rise amid economic pressure.

AI shopping assistants are transforming e-commerce by streamlining product discovery and influencing consumer behaviour, while raising privacy concerns and challenging traditional brand loyalty.

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.