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.
Amazon is testing humanoid robots called Digit in its US warehouses to automate operations and “free up” employees, but critics argue that automation has already resulted in job losses and that Amazon treats its workers like robots.
Major online companies form coalition to combat fake reviews, sharing information and best practices to deter fraudsters.
Netflix is raising its subscription prices in the UK despite recent success, as it aims to protect profits and deal with competition and delays in new releases.
India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.
19-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim, known as “classical music’s answer to K-pop,” has signed an exclusive record deal with Decca Records in the UK, choosing the label for its sound quality and work with legendary musicians.
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking keyboard activity, highlighting challenges in monitoring remote workers.
Climate change could lead to more lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing wildfire risk.
Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Writing a diary can have a positive impact on mental health, regulating emotions, reducing anxiety, and improving mood.
The Met Office warns of escalating extreme weather events in the UK due to climate change.
Ladakh’s ice stupas offer a creative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change.
Asia’s winners of the Earthshot Prize are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to repair the planet, from developing metal dryers to combat crop waste to creating eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
13-year-old Canadian boy, Maximus Trest, takes a year off school to develop his own PlayStation 5 game, Astrolander, with the support of the PlayStation team.
Apple’s sales have continued to decline, with revenues dipping 1% to $89.5bn in the three months.
The absence of snowfall in Kashmir has devastated the region’s tourism industry and threatens its economy and water supply.
Italian car company fined $6.4 million for falsely branding Chinese-made vehicles as Italian.
Chuck Hildebrandt’s overdue book return sparks a charitable campaign supporting literacy, raising over $4,500.
Former climate change skeptic Sarah Ott shares her journey from doubt to advocacy, emphasizing the power of education and understanding.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery aims to achieve energy self-sufficiency by producing its own refined oil, reducing costs and reliance on imports.
Mnemba Island’s coral reef has been successfully restored through a conservation project, thanks to collaboration between the local community, sustainable tourism group &Beyond, the Africa Foundation, and the Zanzibar government.
