
Smart Trap: Innovative Solution to Combat Bedbugs in Hotels
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.


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.

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.

UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.

Former US National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at 100, leaving behind a controversial legacy of both praised and condemned actions in foreign relations.

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in the San Francisco Bay area next week, with the goal of managing competition and preventing conflict between the two countries.

Severe air pollution is obscuring the majestic Himalayas, threatening tourism and local livelihoods in Nepal.

Elon Musk’s exclusion from UK summit highlights government’s stance on controversial social media posts.

A Michigan judge mandates shoplifters to wash cars at Walmart, blending accountability with community service.

Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.

Eight orangutans were set free in Borneo after wildfire threats.

Rising baby formula costs strain parents’ budgets, but concerns about cheaper brands’ nutritional quality persist.

Bamboo is gaining recognition as a sustainable and versatile material for construction, with efforts being made to develop international standards for its usage.

Massive fire engulfs newly built water park in Sweden, causing significant damage and injuring several people.

Weather influencers like Andrew Brown are reshaping how communities access timely and localized weather updates.

The FDA approves the world’s first chikungunya vaccine, marking a significant milestone in global health.

Free museum entry remains in UK to support tourism and accessibility.