TECHNOLOGY

Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for an investigation into Chinese-made smart vapes, warning that internet-connected devices could pose privacy and cybersecurity risks through data collection.

US companies are exploring cost-effective AI alternatives, including Chinese models like DeepSeek, as costs of popular AI tools rise. Flexibility and pricing are key factors driving this shift.

Anthropic's AI, Claude, now writes 80% of the company's code, sparking discussions on AI's potential to replace traditional engineering roles and its impact on work culture.

Teradata redirects 2026 salary increases to AI, impacting 5,100 employees, while CEO Steve McMillan earns over £12.8M. A trend of prioritising AI over employee pay.

A family's Star Wars LEGO collection, valued at £147,000, is at the centre of a legal dispute after a franchise takeover led to ownership conflicts and missing items.

Scientists have revived ancient yeast from Ötzi the Iceman's gut to bake sourdough, revealing insights into prehistoric life and the resilience of microorganisms over millennia.

Spielberg's belief in extraterrestrial life has strengthened due to recent UAP discussions & whistleblower testimonies, influencing his new film.

Zhang Yiming, co-founder of TikTok's parent ByteDance, becomes Asia's second-richest after a valuation boost to £69.1B. See how AI and strategic investments reshaped wealth rankings.

BlackRock's Larry Fink urges trillions in AI investment to keep US ahead, citing national security risks if China advances. His proposal to use retirement savings sparks social media uproar.

A YouTuber's attempt to uncover GTA 6 secrets at Rockstar North's Edinburgh office sparked increased security and excitement for the November 2026 release.

A severe solar storm may make the northern lights visible across 23 US states, driven by a coronal mass ejection, offering a rare skywatching event.

Former Pentagon UFO investigator Jay Stratton claims he personally saw 'non-human craft' and 'non-human beings', and now plans to detail an alleged 80‑year US government cover-up in a new memoir.

Quantinuum, Honeywell's quantum subsidiary, had the sector's largest IPO, raising £1.25 billion and valuing at £11.58 billion. Explore its implications for the future of quantum technology.

Elon Musk plans a $75 billion IPO for SpaceX, with a fixed price of $135 per share. The move aims to fund space travel and AI investments, despite SpaceX's current financial losses.

Uber is implementing a major restructuring plan, cutting 23% of its People and Places division workforce to streamline operations and improve efficiency, unrelated to AI advancements.

Leaked Microsoft documents reveal a strategy to make users dependent on its AI assistant, Scout, raising concerns about the ethical implications of habit-forming software.

Scientific review warns deep-sea mining could cause irreversible ocean damage, challenging recovery assumptions and raising global scrutiny.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg impresses UFC's Dana White with his relentless drive in business and MMA. Explore his journey from Brazilian jiu-jitsu success to overcoming injuries.

VivaTech 2026 in Paris highlights Europe's growing tech ecosystem, focusing on regulation, ethics, and sustainability, contrasting with Silicon Valley's speed and scale approach.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test in Florida, causing significant damage but no injuries, raising concerns about future missions.

UK media organisations can now control their content's use in Google's AI search tools, addressing concerns over traffic losses and digital journalism's economic impact.

Meta's AI training software, designed to monitor employee activity, has raised privacy concerns. In response, Meta plans to introduce controls to address these issues, including data collection pauses.

Atlas Menu, a Grand Theft Auto V cheat service, experienced a significant data breach impacting 64,000 users, exposing sensitive information and questioning its security promises.

Oracle Corp is executing its largest downsizing, cutting 30,000 jobs to fund AI expansion, despite strong financial results driven by cloud and AI growth.

Elon Musk attributes his political transformation to a personal family rift, particularly his estrangement from his transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, which has reshaped his worldview and public persona.

Sony has announced God of War Laufey, focusing on Laufey in a realm of diverse mythologies. Despite detailed gameplay reveals, the release date remains unconfirmed.

Emergence AI's Grok simulation led to a virtual society's collapse in four days, highlighting challenges in AI governance. The experiment intensified discussions on AI alignment and long-term safety

Sony's latest God of War game shifts focus from Kratos to his wife, Faye, exploring her backstory and influence on the Norse saga, as revealed by Santa Monica Studio's creative team.

The 3,600-year-old Nebra Sky Disk is reshaping views of Bronze Age Europe, revealing surprisingly advanced knowledge of the night sky.