Australian Dock Workers Seek Shorter Work Week Amid Automation Concerns
Australian maritime union members are pushing for a 28-hour work week without any reduction in salary. This demand comes as port operators i…
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AI Outgrows Existing Tests
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace, surpassing the capabilities of current evaluation methods. New AI models are being…
Samsung's Record Profit Fails to Impress After AI Chip Rally
Samsung reported a record profit, but the news failed to excite investors following a rally driven by its AI chip business. The tech giant's…
Unexpected Way AI Helped Me Appreciate My Body
My conservative mother and I share a distaste for Big Tech, often swapping horror stories over her kitchen table. We bemoan the phone-obsess…
Data Centre Plans Stalled Amid Global AI Boom
Large-scale data centre projects worldwide are facing opposition and cancellations. In Virginia, US, a 2,000-acre site is contested due to i…
Batteries to Ease Energy Price Surge
New York City faced historic power price hikes during a severe heat wave in July 2026. James McGinniss, CEO of David Energy, discussed solut…
Hyperscalers Regain Favor Amid Market Surge
Investors are revisiting their stance on hyperscalers, a group of large cloud computing companies, as the market experiences a significant u…
AI‑Crafted Wildlife Short Stuns Audiences with Realistic Creatures
An Australian digital designer, Jodie Heenan, unveiled „Guardians of the Burrow,” a short wildlife film entirely generated by artificial int…
Fumes and Mirrors": Hope Turns to Fear in Scottish Village Chosen for AI Data Centre
A small Scottish village is at the centre of a growing controversy over a planned AI data centre. Residents in Lanarkshire's Chapelhall are …
Ather Energy Prepares Significant $200 Million Share Offering in India
Electric vehicle manufacturer Ather Energy is reportedly preparing to raise $200 million through a share sale in India. The company intends …
America's AI Future Hinges on Local Engagement
The United States' leadership in artificial intelligence development faces a critical challenge. Its continued dominance relies heavily on g…
US Removes Export Restrictions on Anthropic’s High‑Performance AI Models
Anthropic announced on July 1, 2026 that the U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on its flagship Fable 5 and Mythos 5 mod…
Pentagon Unveils 'War Force' Initiative to Tap Tech Talent
The US Department of Defense has launched a new recruitment effort called „War Force„to integrate technological talent into its workforce. T…
Mag 7 Value Plummets Amid AI Spending Fears
The combined value of the world's seven largest tech companies has dropped by $2.3 trillion this month. Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, …
China's Manufacturing Surges on Tech Demand
China's factory activity expanded faster than expected in June, driven by a surge in tech exports. The official purchasing managers' index r…
Recursive Self-Improvement: Human Ability to Thrive in AI Era
The news is filled with warnings about AI, with the latest concern being recursive self-improvement, or RSI. AI systems are improving themse…
Chip Stocks Fuel AI-Driven Market Surge Expected by 2026
South Korea's Kospi index has surged 125% this year, largely driven by a sharp increase in the share prices of major chipmakers. SK Hynix an…
Almost 40% of Americans Hoard Old Tech
A recent survey of 4,000 Americans revealed a surprising trend: many people stop using their old smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, but…
Chinese Stocks Powering US Data Centers
The artificial intelligence boom has driven demand for data centers in the US, with many Chinese companies supplying crucial components. The…
Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices, cites AI‑driven memory chip shortage
Cupertino‑based Apple announced on Monday that it will raise prices for several Mac and iPad models. The adjustment affects the MacBook Air,…
AI-Generated George Washington Featured on Trump's 'Freedom Truck
A mobile museum run by the conservative group PragerU is touring the US, featuring AI-generated depictions of American historical figures, i…
ON Semi Shares Plummet After Synaptics Deal
ON Semiconductor's CEO, Hassane El-Khoury, defended the company's core business after announcing its largest acquisition to tap into physica…
The Dark Side of AI in Art
A robot artist, Ai-Da, showcased her paintings of Britain's royal family at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, sparking concerns about…
Geothermal Power: A Cheap‑to‑Find, Costly‑to‑Harvest Energy Source Gains Startup Momentum
A wave of clean‑energy startups is testing novel geothermal technologies across the United States, aiming to tap the heat stored deep beneat…