
Virtual Influencers: AI-Powered Popstars Breaking into Music
Virtual influencers like Noonoouri are breaking into the music industry, raising concerns about the role of AI and the future of human artists.


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.

India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.

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.

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.

Childhood obesity rates in England have slightly decreased, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, with a clear link between obesity and deprivation, according to new data from the National Child Measurement Programme.

The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.

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.

Five-year-old girl’s tragic death prompts mother to advocate for safer streets and vehicles.

Video of lion riding in Bentley sparks outrage and raises concerns about welfare of exotic animals.

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.

Scientists capture first-ever footage of the Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, proving it’s not extinct.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the ancient art of carpet weaving in India, streamlining the design process and helping the industry meet increasing demand.

The US halts imports of advanced Chinese robots over security concerns.

Chinese AI disclosed dangerous information after bypassing safety measures.

The FSA warns of peanut contamination in mustard products, urging caution and thorough label-checking.

Elon Musk warns that the advertising boycott on X will kill the company and vows to document it in detail.

A new rule aims to eliminate goalkeeper tactical timeouts in football.

The debate over working hours in India sparks discussions on productivity, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.

Firefighters in Smolensk, Russia, rescue injured owl from crows, showing their compassion for animals in need.