Microsoft’s new AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, can attend meetings, draft emails, and create presentations, but concerns about job displacement and reliance on AI remain.
Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset aims to reduce motion sickness by offering a mixed reality experience that combines virtual elements with the real world.
Meta’s new chatbots for Messenger will have “personality” and specialize in specific subjects, as the chatbot arms race among tech companies continues.
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.
Google’s president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Matt Brittin, stresses the importance of responsible development in AI technology, as the company partners with the University of Cambridge to establish the Centre for Human-Inspired AI, focusing on areas such as robotics, healthcare, and climate change.
Authors George RR Martin and John Grisham are suing OpenAI over claims that their copyright was infringed to train the language model, ChatGPT.
Virtual influencers like Noonoouri are breaking into the music industry, raising concerns about the role of AI and the future of human artists.
Birkenstock’s IPO raises doubts about its future, but the brand’s popularity and collaborations have transformed its image.
Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.
Family sues Google over man’s death after driving off collapsed bridge, alleging failure to update maps.
“Monk mode” is gaining popularity as people seek to limit social media use and increase productivity in an increasingly distracting digital world.
Top songwriters embrace AI as a useful tool in the creative process, but believe it cannot replace the artistry and human emotion in making music.
The US government has issued its first-ever fine for space junk to Dish Network, highlighting the increasing concern over the growing amount of debris in orbit.
A man in Surrey, England, has trained his home cameras to repel foxes and badgers that were fouling in his garden, using high-frequency sounds triggered by machine learning.
African leaders propose global carbon tax regime to help poorer nations cope with climate change.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers an authentic experience with Arabic dialogue and a focus on 9th Century Baghdad.
Nearly half a billion small electrical items, known as “Fast Tech,” were thrown away in the UK last year, making them the fastest-growing type of e-waste.
The oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.
Blue LEDs have revolutionized lighting and visual displays, enhancing fan experiences and transforming landmarks with stunning light shows. Ongoing research and development promise even more advancements in LED technology.
Hotels are using technology like monitoring devices and trained dogs to detect and prevent bedbug infestations.
Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.
Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
Woman arrested after breaching security at Canberra airport by running up to a plane on the tarmac.
Vishal Jaiswal’s drone mapping of the Sundarbans showcases the vital role of technology in conservation.
Jezebel, the feminist news site, has been sold to Paste Media and plans to relaunch soon.
Google’s president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Matt Brittin, stresses the importance of responsible development in AI technology, as the company partners with the University of Cambridge to establish the Centre for Human-Inspired AI, focusing on areas such as robotics, healthcare, and climate change.
The UK detects its first case of a new strain of swine flu, A(H1N2)v, but experts say it’s not a major threat.
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.
Fishermen are turning to technology to reduce bycatch and increase efficiency, with promising results.
Dog Teasel surprises owner by caring for abandoned kittens, showing maternal instincts and fostering them.
Jared Leto’s daring climb of the Empire State Building has generated significant attention for his band.
New Lancet report reveals eyesight and cholesterol as modifiable dementia risk factors, urging lifestyle changes.
Elon Musk predicts AI will eliminate work, warns about humanoid robots chasing people, and highlights AI’s potential benefits and disruptive force.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
Thatchers invites judge to participate in taste test to determine similarities between its Cloudy Lemon Cider and Aldi’s Taurus cider.
