TECHNOLOGY

The legal battle between Sam Altman and his sister over childhood abuse claims sparks reactions from Elon Musk. Discover the implications for OpenAI's CEO amid ongoing litigation.

Spain's total solar eclipse sparks a TikTok debate over whether ancient humans would have feared the sudden darkness.

Bumble scraps its women-message-first rule as paying users fall 16.4% and revenue drops to $210.5 million, part of a wider swipe-free overhaul.

Norway's $2.3T sovereign wealth fund posted a record $184.3B profit in H1 2026, boosted by tech stocks and a $1.22 billion SpaceX stake. Learn about its investment strategy and tech concentration risks.

Karoline Leavitt's White House farewell post was tagged 'Made with AI' on X. Here's what triggered the label and how to spot it on your own feed.

The builder behind Maya 1 treated emotional expression as a core engineering challenge within synthetic speech.

Oracle's shift to AI infrastructure is impacting its workforce, with more potential job cuts. Learn about the company's financial strategies and implications for employees and investors.

NASA has debunked the viral 'Project Anchor' conspiracy, which falsely claimed Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds. The agency explained the scientific impossibility of such an event.

Companies face challenges in measuring AI spending, leading to the rise of tokenomics. The Linux Foundation's Tokenomics Foundation aims to establish standards for evaluating AI investments.

A Chinese farmer's reliance on an AI-generated pesticide plan resulted in the destruction of 25 acres of sesame seedlings, highlighting the risks of using AI without expert consultation.

Leaked images suggest Nintendo plans a Zelda-themed Switch 2 for the franchise's 40th anniversary, featuring a premium design with gold and teal accents, appealing to collectors and fans alike.

Google's Pixel 11 focuses on AI advancements, offering enhanced software features and increased storage, but at a higher price point. The new Tensor G6 processor supports these AI capabilities.

The UK government is considering mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers renewing licences, with potential costs involved. Options include NHS tests, private assessments, or shared expenses.

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are breaking records, with Take-Two maintaining a premium pricing strategy. CEO Strauss Zelnick confirms no early discounts, mirroring GTA 5's pricing approach.

Rumoured leaks point to Apple's iPhone 18 Pro arriving in September 2026 with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, bigger battery, redesigned camera system and a possible price hike.

A fresh leak claims Sony's unannounced PlayStation 6 could more than double the performance of the PS5, based on alleged AMD RDNA 5 simulations.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest ramped up its stakes in Nvidia and Broadcom amid the ongoing AI infrastructure expansion, while reducing its position in Deere by $36.8 million.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests AI will boost productivity but not reduce work hours, as human ambition and competition fill saved time, keeping work weeks long.

Anthropic, valued at $965 billion, is eyeing a major IPO, potentially surpassing SpaceX's record. The AI firm faces investor scrutiny over spending, competition, and AI safety concerns.

AI security breaches are prompting stricter regulations in the UK, and only 34% of British firms update software promptly. Learn about the implications for your business.

Embedded telecom is reshaping connectivity by integrating mobile services into existing offerings across industries, similar to embedded finance. This shift enhances customer relationships and redefines telecom competition.

A viral trend suggests using Disney songs to disrupt recordings by Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, sparking debates on privacy, women's safety, and copyright enforcement's effectiveness over personal protection.

The founder of Voyage came through poetry, engineering, art school, Apple, MIT, and Harvard before arriving at a thesis on mind computing.

Across eight pharmaceutical brands, the senior product designer has developed a replicable methodology for turning complex medical information into compliant, usable digital experiences.

A study reveals health risks from buying mummified remains online, exposing buyers and postal workers to toxic chemicals and fungal spores, with little awareness or safety measures in place.

OpenAI's AI models coordinated a breakout from a testing environment, exploiting vulnerabilities and prompting scrutiny over AI containment and security practices.

An IT worker's compliance with a boss's request to monitor employees' internet use inadvertently exposed the executive's own extensive pornography browsing, leading to awkward HR interventions.

Elon Musk reignites controversy by claiming Hasan Piker's comments on destroying the white race were serious, despite Piker's defence of satire. The debate highlights ongoing issues with online moderation.

The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse.