Microsoft cuts Israel’s access to AI and cloud services following explosive investigations that revealed its platforms were allegedly used by the Israeli military for mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The move marks one of the most significant restrictions by a global tech company on Israel’s military use of cloud-based and…
For the first time in history, doctors have successfully done Huntington’s disease treatment, a devastating genetic brain condition long considered untreatable. The breakthrough gene therapy, developed through international collaboration and tested in the UK, slowed the disease’s progression by an astonishing 75%. Huntington’s disease destroys brain cells over time, combining symptoms of dementia, Parkinson’s, and…
The issue of Bollywood personality rights has entered the spotlight as some of India’s biggest celebrities move to protect their identities in the face of rising AI deepfake misuse. In recent weeks, director Karan Johar, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and actor Abhishek Bachchan have petitioned the Delhi High Court to safeguard their names, voices, images,…
The At sign history is far richer and older than most people realize. Today, the @ symbol seems inseparable from our digital lives, appearing in every email address and every social media username. But its story stretches back nearly 3,000 years, linking ancient amphoras, Renaissance merchants, typewriters, and eventually, the internet age. What started as…
Meta AI smart glasses were the star of Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote presentation at the annual Meta Connect conference, as the company doubles down on its vision of wearable technology as the next big platform. Speaking to an audience at Meta’s Silicon Valley campus, Zuckerberg revealed the new Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, a pair of…
AI-generated political videos have taken over YouTube in 2025, becoming some of the platform’s most-watched political content this year. These short, slapstick-style skits feature world leaders in absurd and often violent scenarios, and together they have amassed more than 2.2 billion views — dwarfing even the White House’s official YouTube account, which has just 88…
The Paul Givan AI speech controversy has ignited political tension in Northern Ireland as Education Minister Paul Givan faced accusations that his speech on special educational needs (SEN) was written by artificial intelligence. Givan, a senior Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) figure, strongly denied the claims, labeling them a “cheap shot” during a heated exchange in…
Ghost Shark attack drones are set to become Australia’s most ambitious naval investment in decades, with $1.1 billion allocated to develop and deploy these extra-large, autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs). The program aims to transform Australia’s maritime defense strategy, allowing the Royal Australian Navy to strengthen surveillance, reconnaissance, and offensive capabilities in a time of rising…
Life on Mars Evidence has taken a groundbreaking leap forward as NASA scientists reveal that unusual “leopard spots” found on a Martian rock may represent the clearest sign yet that microbial life once existed on the red planet. The discovery comes from the Perseverance rover, which has been exploring Mars’ Jezero Crater since 2021, searching…
The Fujifilm Instax popularity boom shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly three decades after its launch, Fujifilm’s instant camera range has become a global cultural phenomenon, capturing the imagination of Gen Z, hobbyists, and nostalgia lovers alike. Despite living in an era where smartphones boast 200-megapixel cameras, instant photography is thriving. It offers a…
