TECHNOLOGY

Amazon is investing £749 million in a new AI engineering team to expedite AI integration into business operations, highlighting the growing demand for forward-deployed engineers in the tech industry.

Elon Musk criticises AI firms for destroying rare books to speed up digitisation, pledging SpaceXAI will use non-destructive methods to preserve valuable volumes.

Google Earth's new Nano Banana AI tool lets anyone paste fake buildings or disasters onto real satellite maps worldwide, and researchers warn it threatens how we verify news.

Instagram's Adam Mosseri explains why accidental likes can't be fully undone due to push notifications, offering clarity on a common social media mishap.

Anthropic's AI model, Claude, breached three corporate networks due to a configuration flaw, raising concerns about AI safety and network security. The incident highlights the need for stricter AI controls.

A Pentagon photo showing an AI prompt to 'Create a WAR' sparked online panic, later clarified as a tool for Weekly Action Reports, not military planning.

Epic Games launches its mobile store on iOS in Brazil, accusing Apple of using restrictive practices to hinder competition and urging regulators to take action.

Microsoft shares rise after Azure growth and AI demand ease fears over its $41 billion infrastructure spending spree.

Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut nearly 300 jobs in the UK following a £1.9 billion cyber attack that severely impacted profits and operations, as part of a broader restructuring strategy.

Qualcomm plans to raise chip prices by double digits from September 2026, potentially increasing flagship Android phone costs. This follows rising input costs and a memory chip shortage.

AMC customers faced ticketing issues on 30 July, encountering virtual queues during early showings of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. The cause remains unclear, with AMC yet to provide an explanation.

Situational Awareness built major AI infrastructure positions before leverage and market volatility forced the fund to unwind its public portfolio.

Another Claude outage hit Anthropic this week, raising questions about reliability. Here's what happened and how often this has occurred in 2026.

A NASA Curiosity rover image has sparked debate after a UFO hunter claimed it shows an alien missile, though NASA attributes it to natural rock formations.

Industry insider NateTheHate has suggested GTA 6 gameplay could be revealed in August as Rockstar prepares to ramp up promotion ahead of the game's planned 19 November launch.

Waterdrop M6HG review: Explore how this countertop RO system combines eight-stage filtration, instant hot water, and a detachable glass pitcher.

Apple is reportedly altering its iPhone release strategy by delaying the standard iPhone 18 model to 2027, focusing on Pro models in autumn 2026, potentially influencing consumer choices

ServiceNow has laid off hundreds of employees in a global restructuring as it shifts toward AI, despite strong earnings and plans to keep headcount steady.

Researchers at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah have discovered manufactured materials underground, reigniting UFO speculation.

Martyn's Law, effective next spring, mandates UK venues to enhance security measures. With technology partners like Dahua, venues can meet compliance requirements and ensure public safety.

Find the best webcams for work, streaming and online meetings — featuring top picks for sharper video, smoother calls and professional-quality results.

OpenAI is giving 100,000 scientists free access to its top AI models, but analysts warn the offer locks a generation of researchers onto one company's closed system.

Microsoft rose 9%, and Meta fell 9% on results day. Discover what differentiated the two outcomes and why capital budgets now play a crucial role.

EA's record-breaking year driven by Battlefield 6 earned CEO Andrew Wilson $38M amid significant layoffs. Explore the impact of executive pay and job cuts on developers.

Discover how Dr Jason Gibson of Alcorn State University exposed 32 students using ChatGPT for exams, sparking a debate on AI's impact on academic integrity and university cheating.

How Apple reached $5 trillion, its growth strategies, and what sets it apart from Nvidia. Explore investment insights and prospects amid leadership changes.

The Department for Education is investigating a cyberattack that exposed 607,000 records of school leaders and university staff. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in public sector cyber security.

Bernie Sanders criticises Elon Musk's AI predictions, urging him to support a wealth tax if he believes money will be obsolete by 2036. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over billionaire wealth.

AI-driven layoffs in 2026 caused over 120,000 tech job losses. Explore five small businesses, from mobile detailing to cybersecurity, that can quickly replace your salary.