Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.

Shipping firm AP Moller-Maersk is set to cut 3,500 more jobs due to lower freight rates and demand, signaling a slowdown in the global economy.

Study warns of potential collapse of Gulf Stream system, but scientists express skepticism about the claim.

TikTok suspends online shopping service in Indonesia to comply with new regulations protecting local retailers.

The Biomimicry Institute is developing a project called Design for Decomposition to find natural ways to break down waste polyester and nylon, aiming to create biocompatible materials and reduce waste in the fashion industry.

Bristol’s technology festival showcases innovative ideas, including socks that detect Alzheimer’s and electrified lateral flow tests.

Prada collaborates with Axiom Space to design space suits for NASA’s Moon mission, combining fashion and technology.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is recruiting participants for its first human trial, aiming to connect human brains to computers and allow individuals with paralysis to control a computer cursor or type using their thoughts, but faces competition from other companies in the field.

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.