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.
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.
Thieves in France steal two truckloads of Moët & Chandon champagne worth €600,000 before police recover the goods in a high-speed chase.
Portable X-ray machines are revolutionizing healthcare in remote areas, reducing the need for patients to travel and improving access to vital services.
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is finally on the move after being stuck for over 30 years, and its movement could disrupt wildlife and human activities.
Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.
Japan’s imperial family joins Instagram to modernize and engage with younger generations, but initial posts are criticized for being dull and lacking authenticity.
Circus lion escapes in Italy, roams the streets before being captured and returned to the circus.
A major storm system hits central US, bringing tornadoes, heavy rain, and golf ball-sized hail.
Researchers at Columbia University have developed an AI tool that can identify whether fingerprints from different fingers belong to the same person with 75-90% accuracy, challenging the belief that each fingerprint is completely unique.
Pakistan’s Wakhi shepherdesses, who have played a crucial role in their community by grazing their flocks in remote mountain pastures, are facing the extinction of their way of life.
Booths is removing self-service tills to prioritize a better customer experience with human staff.
Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), or “no burp syndrome,” negatively impacts the quality of life of sufferers, causing embarrassment, anxiety, and depression, yet it is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed by doctors, highlighting the need for more awareness and research into the condition.
Iceland declares state of emergency as risk of volcanic eruption increases, leading to evacuation of Grindavík.
Hikers in Germany reported as illegal migrants, sparking debate on treatment of minorities.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a $1 billion lawsuit over his endorsement of Binance, with plaintiffs claiming his promotion led to loss-making investments.
Drones capture footage of humpback whales’ acrobatic feeding techniques, shedding light on their recovery and size changes.
