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Trump administration reluctant to slow AI, Democrats see urgent need

US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition Sunday to drastically curbing the development of artificial intelligence, despite calls in recent days from leading industry figures to tap the brakes.

Can We Predict Volcanic Eruptions Like Weather? Scientists Seek Unified Physics

While modern volcanology has advanced significantly since the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption, predicting specific volcanic events remains an imprecise science. Researchers are now investigating whether a unified understanding of subsurface magma physics can enable accurate, long-term forecasts comparable to meteorological models.

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British, French leaders talk migrants, EU relations

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday, with British-EU relations, migrant boats, Ukraine and the Middle East topping the agenda.

Tesla to launch self-driving 'Cybercab' in Texas

Electric vehicle-maker Tesla will debut its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed "Cybercab," in Texas on Thursday in a bid to compete with the likes of Uber and Waymo.

Spacecraft bound for Mercury begins 'tricky' arrival

After an eight-year journey, a spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes began the months-long, high-risk approach to Mercury on Thursday to study the Sun-scorched planet.

Spacecraft bound for Mercury faces 'tricky' arrival

A spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes will complete an eight-year journey to arrive at Mercury on Thursday, while still facing high-risk manoeuvres to study the Sun-scorched planet.

Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution

A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up northeastern Thailand's "dinosaur rush".

John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones

John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

OpenAI to launch new model with 'stronger safeguards' after hack

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday it was preparing to release its newest powerful model, known as Astra, after implementing "stronger safeguards" following a rogue cyberattack involving a different AI model.

Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk on Tuesday stressed the need for more AI data centers and the electric power needed to support them at a meeting of G20 technology ministers focused on the disruptions and opportunity brought by artificial intelligence.

AI startup Manus says resumes independent operations

AI startup Manus said Tuesday it had resumed independent operations, months after China blocked Facebook-owner Meta from buying the Chinese-developed, Singapore-based firm.

Anthropic signs $35B computing deal with startup backed by Nvidia

Anthropic signed a $35 billion deal for access to cloud computing power from a US-based startup backed by Nvidia, adding to a string of such deals clinched by the artificial intelligence (AI) developer amid fierce competition for advanced computing power.

Eudia and Harbor Partner to Accelerate AI Transformation for Enterprise Legal Teams

Harbor's trained industry experts will deliver advisory, implementation, training, and adoption enablement, helping enterprise legal departments deploy Eudia's augmented intelligence platform successfully at scale

Solving Agent Sprawl: The Case for Enterprise Orchestration

Derek Thompson, Workato’s VP of EMEA, warns that uncoordinated AI agent deployment is creating enterprise-wide fragmentation similar to past SaaS sprawl. He argues that without a central orchestration layer to enforce governance and security, organizations risk failing to realize return on investment from their AI initiatives.

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Suggests 12.5-Inch Display and Massive Battery

New information regarding Xiaomi’s upcoming Pad 9 Pro has surfaced, indicating significant hardware upgrades for the device. A tipster on Weibo claims the tablet will sport a larger 12.5-inch display and a substantial 11,000mAh battery. Additionally, reports suggest the device will rely on a Qualcomm processor rather than Xiaomi’s newly developed Xring O3 chipset.

John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI

John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

Instagram offers three routes to two-factor authentication

Instagram users can protect logins with codes from an authentication app, SMS or WhatsApp through Meta's Accounts Center.

Android photo recovery depends on recently deleted folders

Most Android gallery apps retain deleted photos for about 30 days, allowing restoration before the files are permanently removed.

Realme P4s, iQOO Z11 and Nothing Phone 4b compared

Three Indian mid-range phones start at Rs. 34,999 but differ sharply in battery size, charging, displays and software support.

September smartphone calendar spans Apple, Poco, Vivo and Xiaomi

September's expected smartphone launches include confirmed models from Vivo, Infinix and Poco alongside reported Apple, Redmi, iQOO and Xiaomi releases.

Screen-free fitness bands gain ground as users seek fewer alerts

A growing range of screen-free wearables is positioning passive health tracking as an alternative to notification-heavy smartwatches.

Google Maps adopts Lake America label for US users

Google Maps has begun showing Lake America instead of Lake Ontario to users in the United States after an executive order changed the name in federal records.

NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission

NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in physics.

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Call Quality Redefines Value in Wireless Earbuds

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has earned a spot as a primary recommendation for wireless earbuds following extensive testing. Its standout feature is superior call quality, which effectively isolates voice from background noise, combined with an affordable price point that undercuts major competitors like Apple and Bose.

NASA's Roman telescope set to launch on cosmic mapping mission

NASA is preparing to launch its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in physics.

Baladi Map app turns Lebanon’s local problems into a public record

A Lebanese engineer has created a platform where residents map broken infrastructure and municipalities can publicly track their response.

PlanEat AI Offers Personalized Weekly Meal Planning Through Lifetime Subscription Deal

PlanEat AI is offering a discounted lifetime Premium subscription for $29.99, providing personalized seven-day meal plans, recipes, nutritional information and organized grocery lists based on users' dietary needs and cooking preferences.

Trump Call Briefly Interrupts Nvidia Company Meeting

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang stepped away from an all-hands meeting to take a brief call from President Donald Trump, according to employees who witnessed it.

Running a Local Language Model Offers Privacy With Hardware Trade-Offs

Free language models can run on personal computers without sending prompts to the cloud, though performance depends heavily on memory, graphics hardware and model size.

Technology Companies Warn Organizations Have Months to Prepare for AI Cyberattacks

OpenAI, Anthropic and more than 100 other companies called for urgent defensive preparations as AI-enabled attacks add to a week of significant security and privacy developments.

Firebloom EP01 Delivers Fast Stone-Baked Pizza Indoors and Outdoors

Pizza night happens regularly in my house because it’s tasty, quick and easy. But, after a few weeks eating the same shop bought pizzas again and again it can get a little boring.

Baladi App Turns Lebanon's Broken Infrastructure Into a Public Map

As he waited in vain for a dangerously crumbling wall to be repaired, Roy Bou Nasser decided that the many who shared his exasperation at these delays needed a new way to get municipalities to act

Manchester Airports Group Cyberattack: 8.7 Million Customer Records Exposed

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of up to 8.7 million customers during a significant cyberattack. The breach exposed email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes collected through car park services, lounge bookings, and airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. While financial information remained secure, cybersecurity experts warn that the stolen data creates a heightened risk for sophisticated phishing scams targeting travelers during one of the UK's busiest travel periods.

Bulk book purchases feed AI training through destructive scanning

British booksellers have reported unusual bulk orders as technology companies acquire physical books, remove their bindings and scan the pages to expand artificial-intelligence training data.

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