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.
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.
The apple industry in Indian-administered Kashmir is facing a crisis due to fungal scab, climate change, economic hurdles, and the influx of imported apples, leading to a decline in quality and quantity and impacting the local economy.
COP28 climate summit aims to address slow progress in achieving Paris Agreement goals, but concerns are raised about the influence of oil-producing countries.
German man saves British doctor’s life through anonymous stem-cell donation, forming a lifelong bond.
Woman survives 14 hours on top of submerged car in California creek, highlighting the importance of preparedness in emergencies.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone hails from Scotland, not Wales, revealing a more interconnected Neolithic society.
Safety concerns over Indian spices arise as investigations reveal potential contamination with cancer-causing pesticide.
Indian Railways orders investigation after freight train travels over 70km without drivers.
Iceland declares state of emergency as risk of volcanic eruption increases, leading to evacuation of Grindavík.
Fortnite and Lego have teamed up to create a new survival game mode, combining the popular block-building elements of Minecraft with Fortnite’s gameplay, in an effort to attract a wider range of players.
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking keyboard activity, highlighting challenges in monitoring remote workers.
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used AI and supercomputing to discover a new material that could reduce the use of lithium in batteries by up to 70%, potentially solving the looming lithium shortage and environmental concerns.
COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers an authentic experience with Arabic dialogue and a focus on 9th Century Baghdad.
K-pop fans’ obsession with their idols’ private lives raises questions about the boundaries of fandom.
“Bole Chudiyan” from “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” named UK’s favorite Bollywood song of the 2000s.
