TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo will permanently shut down Mario Kart Tour on 30 September, ending a six-year run with over 200 million downloads. Players will lose access to all game features and progress.

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 preloading will begin on 12 November for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, one week before the game's global release.

Mark Zuckerberg chose to unveil Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, on X instead of Threads, sparking a debate with Elon Musk over platform reach and influence in the tech world.

SK Hynix, a leading South Korean memory-chip maker, raised $26.5B in the largest-ever US share sale by a foreign firm, as its market value nears $1 trillion.

Elon Musk's bold prediction about SpaceX's future value and the strategic implications of its partnership with Anthropic, the current AI leader.

Mick West, a UFO investigator, suggests using modern tools for analysing UAP and suspected alien sightings, and ruling out conventional explanations.

A Brown University professor's switch to traditional exams exposed widespread AI-assisted cheating, sparking debate on academic integrity and revealing a dramatic drop in student grades.

Researchers discovered an anonymous ChatGPT user who extensively used the AI for creating detailed fan fiction, highlighting the diverse and unexpected applications of AI in creative writing.

SK Hynix began trading on Nasdaq through ADRs, giving US investors access to one of the world's leading suppliers of AI memory chips.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.6, led by the Sol model, after addressing cybersecurity concerns. The release follows a restricted preview and includes models Terra and Luna for varied tasks.

Meta's new AI tool on Instagram allows public image manipulation without consent, sparking privacy concerns. Users can disable the feature, but the process is complex and not user-friendly.

EU lawmakers backed a temporary extension allowing voluntary CSAM detection but kept encrypted communications outside the rules as Chat Control 2 talks continue.

Brown University professor Roberto Serrano uncovers AI-assisted cheating in his class, revealing a significant drop in exam scores when moving from take-home to in-person exams.

An amended lawsuit alleges Grok generated about 7,000 AI-created child abuse images and says xAI failed to stop the activity or provide key evidence.

Suppliers assert that Apple's foldable iPhone production is on track, countering rumours of delays due to complex assembly challenges.

Smart cities are transforming urban transport through data and technology, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and convenience. Innovations like contactless payments and integrated systems are key to future urban mobility.

Scientists studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS say its unusual chemical fingerprints suggest it formed around an ancient star system long before the Sun existed.

A contractor at Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne discharged water containing a rare bacterium into the sewers, prompting officials to shut down public irrigation as a precautionary measure.

Two teenagers were detained after a Waymo robotaxi reportedly alerted police to drinking and the use of toy guns inside the vehicle.

Creative Artists Agency urges Meta to enhance consent measures for its AI tool, Muse Image, advocating for creators' control over their digital likenesses and stronger default protections.

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs as part of a major companywide restructuring, including the Xbox division, impacting the gaming industry and veteran developers like Kevin LaChapelle.

A landmark Meta trial could reshape social media rules as four US states accuse Facebook and Instagram of addictive designs targeting children and teenagers.

Elon Musk has driven Tesla to a valuation no car company has ever held. Learn what the market is really buying, and why famed investors say it cannot possibly last.

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, offering generous severance packages as it reallocates resources towards AI infrastructure, reflecting a broader industry trend.

Discover Apple's ambitious roadmap with at least five new iPhone models by 2027, including a foldable phone. Learn how a memory shortage is reshaping their supply chain and impacting production targets.

The Rockstar Game Workers Union alleges overtime, pay inequality, and bonus manipulation during GTA 6's development, harming morale and reputation ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI.

NASA is shifting to commercial spaceflight to have private companies build the next space station. Explore the lucrative contracts, deadlines, and key players shaping low Earth orbit's future.

A 15-year-old in Japan allegedly used ChatGPT to develop software for a cyberattack on Bandai Namco Filmworks, disrupting services and deleting over 46,000 accounts. The teen faces charges of business obstruction.

OpenAI's GPT-Live introduces a full-duplex voice model, enabling seamless, natural conversations by processing input and output continuously, eliminating awkward pauses and enhancing user interaction.