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.
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.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Australia’s historic pact with Tuvalu offers refuge to citizens threatened by climate change impacts.
Car crash in Canada leads to hour-long fireworks show after a lorry carrying fireworks ignites.
Groundbreaking neuroscience discovery: Fly’s brain mapping offers insights into thought mechanisms and human brain function.
Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing led to a surge in sign-ups, with the streaming giant adding over 13.1 million subscriptions in the last quarter of 2022, the highest number since 2020.
Amanj Ali, owner of Colorado’s Chicken, lost £12,000 in a trademark dispute with Tesla over the name “Tesla Chicken & Pizza.”
Amazon’s new chatbot, Q, powered by artificial intelligence, aims to boost productivity for businesses by assisting with tasks such as document summarization and data analysis, while also addressing copyright concerns.
41 Indian workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel for over two weeks were successfully rescued in a challenging operation.
Moldovan president’s dog bites Austrian president’s hand during walk, sparking discussion on pet etiquette.
Nigel Richards wins Spanish Scrabble title without speaking the language, showcasing extraordinary memorization skills.
Thatchers invites judge to participate in taste test to determine similarities between its Cloudy Lemon Cider and Aldi’s Taurus cider.
Truck crash in Oregon accidentally releases thousands of juvenile salmon into wrong river.
White House urges NASA to develop a new time zone for the Moon to synchronize spacecraft and coordinate lunar missions.
Turkey’s central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, marking a significant shift in economic policy.
Chimpanzees in Uganda demonstrate remarkable self-medicating behaviors using plants to treat injuries.
