TECHNOLOGY

Manu Agrawal highlights the challenges of deploying AI in healthcare, emphasising governance, orchestration, and human oversight as key to operationalising AI systems safely and effectively in high-stakes environments.

AI agents are reshaping e-commerce by autonomously searching and purchasing products, necessitating merchants to optimise product data for machine comprehension, as explained by Kushal Khatri of Feedonomics.

Google is shutting down Gmail third-party email hub features on the web by 2027, forcing users to switch back to multiple email platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg outlines Meta's plan to provide personal AI agents, aiming to democratise superintelligence and empower individuals with advanced AI tools for personal and professional growth.

The MacBook Neo offers exceptional value for everyday users, combining affordability with quality. With its A18 Pro chip, long battery life, and repairability, it stands out in the $500 laptop market.

Salesforce announces 133 job cuts in San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue, effective 5 October. Discover the reasons behind these redundancies and the role of AI in Salesforce's strategy.

The rising prices of dinosaur skeletons at auction and their impact on illegal fossil trade. Discover how these sales affect public access to scientific treasures and the countries involved in this clandestine market.

Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth emphasises using AI productivity gains for creating more products, not additional time off, as the company focuses on AI-driven growth and restructuring.

Cloudflare launched a browser only AI agents can use and wallets that let those agents shop and pay with your money, as bots overtake humans as the web's main traffic.

MIT scientists have identified 17 new brain regions involved in language processing, expanding the understanding of the brain's language network beyond traditional areas like Broca's region.

A resurfaced academic paper highlights how small businesses may be repeating past mistakes by adopting AI without operational changes, similar to early 20th-century factories' initial struggles with electricity.

A Science study shows generative AI can move beyond analysing DNA to designing complete viral genomes, raising new questions about biological design and biosecurity.

A spectacular photograph of a saucer-shaped cloud over Canmore, Alberta, has sparked a wild online debate, with one researcher claiming it hides a cloaked UFO deployed to scan human thoughts.

Rockstar Games faces fierce fan backlash after placing its upcoming GTA 6 update showcase behind an $8.99 (£6.67) Netflix paywall ahead of the game's anticipated November release.

As major technology companies slash 63,000 jobs in June to fund massive investments in automation, the sector's redundancy rate hits a staggering twenty-year high amid rising Wall Street scepticism.

Former Rockstar developer Mike York warns that Grand Theft Auto 6 could suffer another delay until May 2027 if standards are not met, fuelling massive anxiety across the global gaming community.

Researchers have used AI to design complete viral genomes that function in labs, potentially advancing medical research but raising biosafety concerns. The breakthrough could aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.

Google is cutting 52 jobs in Washington, marking its largest layoff in the state since Alphabet's 2023 workforce reduction, affecting engineering and business roles across multiple offices.

Character-based AI platforms, such as Chai AI, offer interactive storytelling experiences, blending fiction with reality. These platforms raise questions about privacy, emotional dependency, and the nature of digital relationships.

Explore the differences between laptops and tablets, focusing on design, performance, battery life, and cost to determine which device best suits your needs for work, study, or leisure.

A NASA rover image of a rock formation on Mars resembling a doorway has sparked speculation about alien life, though experts suggest a natural geological explanation.

A New Mexico judge fines Meta $567 million, rules Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance, and orders sweeping AI and child safety reforms after a landmark court decision.

Paycom's single-database architecture and automation reduce HR data risks by minimising data movement and fragmentation, offering a security-first approach that stands out in the industry.

AI recruitment tools may inadvertently disadvantage women re-entering the workforce, reinforcing gendered ageism.

Michael Saylor discusses how MicroStrategy used AI to generate $15 billion, urging a rethink of traditional wealth strategies amid inflation and automation. He highlights Bitcoin and AI's role in financial innovation.

TikTok to close its Nashville office, cutting 250 jobs as part of a strategic shift. Discover the reasons behind this decision and its impact on the company's US operations.

Rockstar Games will premiere an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix, offering insights into the game's setting, characters, and story ahead of its November release.

A partial eclipse by day, a six-planet dawn, and a moonless Perseid peak make 12 August a rare US skywatching day. Here's what to see, when to look, and the gravity hoax to ignore.

The attempted campaign suggests AI-powered impersonation is becoming a scalable cyber threat, shifting attacks from breaking systems to manipulating people.