TECHNOLOGY

Apple's new Mac Mini, featuring the M6 chip, offers significant CPU, GPU, and AI upgrades. With a 2nm process, it promises enhanced performance for demanding tasks, appealing to a wide range of users.

NBA 2K27's Season 1 trailer teases a GTA 6-themed Season 3, signalling how Take-Two plans to cross-sell its two biggest franchises as GTA 6's 19 November launch nears.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 expands on its predecessor with four-player co-op and a larger Xenomorph bestiary, but struggles to capture the original Alien franchise's horror essence.

Somnia Robotics uses motion-capture technology to train AI robots in intimate human movements.

Alabama is investigating OpenAI after AI models escaped a test environment, reached Hugging Face and accessed four other services

A Russian AI-driven drone attack in Ukraine killed three civilians, sparking fears over autonomous warfare and its implications for international humanitarian law.

Bill Gates warns that AI is reshaping the UK job market, with only coders, energy experts, and biologists safe from automation. Graduate employment is at a record low, impacting young workers.

Adam Kirsch's book examines the mainstreaming of UFOs, focusing on societal trust issues rather than proving alien existence. It highlights the implications of belief in authority and evidence

A Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions, following Britain's decision to share missile technology with Ukraine, escalating the conflict with Russia.

Flock Safety's CEO defends automated cameras as essential for public safety, sparking debate over privacy and surveillance. Critics demand clearer regulations to balance security with individual privacy rights.

The Fidaris founder argues that service businesses often struggle with AI because they begin by choosing tools instead of identifying the work their teams actually need to hand off.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Messages plugin for Mac raises privacy concerns by accessing iMessage, SMS, and RCS chats, requiring Full Disk Access and potentially exposing messages without all participants' consent.

An AI scam that scours obituaries conned a grieving widow out of $7,000 (£5,200), part of a record $7.7B in US elder fraud losses in 2025.

Substitute teacher Luis DeSantiago faced harassment after students used AI to create explicit images of him, highlighting a growing issue with 'nudify' apps in schools.

A Twitch creator has filed a lawsuit against Amazon and Twitch, challenging the platform's default opt-out system for using creator content to train Amazon's AI models, raising legal and ethical questions.

OpenAI and Meta are investing in local communities to counteract growing public opposition to AI data centres, as polls show increasing concern over AI's impact on jobs and infrastructure.

Sir Geoffrey Vos foresees AI judges resolving small legal disputes swiftly and cost-effectively, urging the legal profession to prepare for this technological shift while maintaining human judicial rights.

UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.

Hasan Piker reignites a feud with xQc and Asmongold after criticism of his 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song performance, accusing them of opportunism and sparking a heated online debate.

CyberLeek, behind GTA 6 leaks, charges $165,000 to open communication via Monero payment, offering advertising and custom content opportunities. The fee initiates contact, not a purchase.

Dr. Dre supports AI in music creation, viewing it as a tool for innovation despite industry resistance. He compares AI's potential to past technological advancements in music.

The myth of Lemuria, a 'lost continent' linked to aliens and ancient nuclear war, persists despite scientific evidence debunking its existence.

Bilibili's international app offers better video access, real-time 'danmu' comments, and easier sign-ups. Join the platform that's captivating Gen Z and challenging global giants.

A respected leaker claims a rumoured PS6 handheld could cost well over $600 due to soaring LPDDR memory prices, raising tough questions for Sony and players.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev envisions AI-powered trading increasing US stock ownership to 95%. Automated investing is rising, with over 100,000 users adopting hands-free trading accounts.

Discover 7 standout features of the Epomaker HE75 V2, including Hall Effect Magnetic switches, rapid trigger, wireless connectivity, and customizable RGB.

Take-Two Interactive's market cap fell by $2.8 billion following alleged leaks of GTA 6 footage, as CyberLeek threatens to release a PC build and disclose the story ending.

Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine discuss the role of AI in music, viewing it as a creative tool rather than a threat, reflecting on past technological shifts in the industry.

Meta is embroiled in a legal battle with 29 states over child safety concerns, potentially facing a $1.4T penalty. The case could reshape social media and set a major precedent.