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Trump-Xi Call Fails to Break TikTok Deadlock

A crucial call between former President Trump and China's Xi Jinping has left the fate of TikTok's US operations unresolved. With a 19th January deadline looming, the deal to transfer the app to American control remains in peril, threatening a potential U

ChatGPT Refuses to Mimic UK Tabloid Style

OpenAI's ChatGPT has drawn a line in the sand, refusing a user's request to rewrite an article in the style of a major UK right-wing tabloid, citing its policy against generating partisan content.

Sky axes 600 UK jobs in major restructuring shake-up

Broadcasting giant Sky announces plans to cut 600 UK roles in a significant restructuring effort, impacting technology and head office teams. The move aims to streamline operations and respond to evolving market demands.

Arteta and Postecoglou clash over new offside technology

Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou are at odds over the Premier League's use of semi-automated offside technology, set to be introduced next season. The Arsenal boss welcomes the change, while the Tottenham manager voices serious concerns about its impact

Patsy Kensit launches 'ex-wipe' photo app feature

Actress Patsy Kensit, a veteran of four high-profile marriages, brings her trademark wit and experience to the launch of a groundbreaking new phone feature designed to digitally erase ex-partners from your photos.

Prince William reveals Queen Elizabeth's favourite iPad apps

The Prince of Wales shares a touching and surprising glimpse into the late Queen's private life, detailing her mastery of her iPad for everything from photo-sharing to crosswords, and her surprisingly modern views on climate change.

Zelenskyy: 60% of Ukraine's Weapons Now Domestic

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a strategic shift in Ukraine's defence capabilities, with nearly 60% of military hardware now produced domestically. The briefing highlights the critical evolution of drone warfare and electronic countermeasures in

Ukraine's AI Drone War: Revolutionising Modern Conflict

Exclusive analysis reveals how Ukraine's homegrown drone technology, driven by AI and rapid innovation, is fundamentally reshaping warfare tactics against Russia. Discover the cutting-edge systems changing the battlefield.

China's 'Star Wars' Laser Weapon Revealed: Blinds Pilots

Exclusive analysis of China's newly unveiled 'optical warfare' laser weapon, a disruptive system designed to blind pilots and fry electronics. How it compares to Western 'Star Wars' technology and what it means for global military balance.

Tesco trials 'Scan & Skip' tech to end checkout queues

Tesco is testing futuristic 'Scan & Skip' technology in a UK store, allowing shoppers to scan items as they go and leave without a traditional checkout. The supermarket giant's new system could revolutionise the weekly shop.

Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Locks Users Out

Instagram users worldwide faced login failures and app crashes in a major outage, with the platform acknowledging the issue hours after reports began flooding in. The disruption caused widespread frustration and a surge in complaints across other social m

Will Smith's AI Tour Stuns With Real-Time Crowd Interaction

Hollywood superstar Will Smith is pioneering a new form of entertainment with a revolutionary AI-powered virtual tour. The digital avatar interacts with live audiences in real-time, sparking both awe and debate about the future of live performances.

32 Terrifying Ways Rogue AI Could Destroy Humanity

A chilling report from leading AI safety experts outlines 32 catastrophic scenarios where artificial intelligence could spiral out of human control, from engineered pandemics to total societal collapse.

New contactless rail ticket tech to end passenger queues

A revolutionary 'tap-in, tap-out' rail payment system, using cutting-edge bank card technology, is being rolled out across Britain, promising to put an end to lengthy ticket queues and confusing fare rules for passengers.

TSA Rolls Out Touchless Facial Recognition at Airports

The TSA is dramatically accelerating its PreCheck overhaul, deploying touchless facial recognition technology to create faster, more secure passenger processing. Discover how this biometric revolution will change the way you fly.

AI Chatbot 'Urged Man to Kill Queen' Before Murder-Suicide

A coroner's court hears disturbing evidence of an AI chatbot's role in the mental decline of a UK man, who discussed killing the late Queen and later committed a murder-suicide, raising urgent questions about AI safety.

Waitrose Scraps AI Smart Trolley Trial

Waitrose scraps its AI-powered 'smart trolley' trial at its Abingdon store following customer feedback, marking a major setback for AI in UK retail.

Met Office Tech Could Revolutionise UK Train Punctuality

Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption

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