PM Anthony Albanese will announce a new Office of AI within his department and fast-track approvals for datacentres, making Australia the first country to unify AI governance under a single framework.
The UK wants to catch up in the global AI race but is too wary to go all-in, as the Bank of England plans to ease capital rules despite AI stability fears. OpenAI faces a lawsuit from Apple and a leadership departure. Tech reporting moves offline.
Evaporative air coolers are cheaper and greener than air conditioning. Our test of nine models reveals the Swan Nordic as the most effective, cooling a room by 1°C per hour using just 26W.
Sony's plan to abandon physical games has accelerated PS5 emulation, with SharpEmu now booting Astro Bot on PC, though gameplay is not yet possible.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
The world's first operation performed by robot surgeons has been successfully carried out, potentially enabling remote life-saving procedures in remote communities, disaster zones, and military field hospitals.
Annapurna's D-topia is a cozy puzzle game exploring AI ethics, but simplistic moral choices and a slow map hinder its utopian vision. Score: 6/10.
During a My Chemical Romance concert, Gerard Way admitted he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 despite being a D&D fan, prompting Larian Studios to offer him a free game code.
Nintendo is reportedly considering an OLED model for the Switch 2, with mass production potentially starting in late 2027 or early 2028, according to insider sources cited by ZDNet Korea.
Students are ditching Tinder for Ditto AI, which runs 1,000 simulations to find perfect matches and plan first dates, sparking a 'Black Mirror'-like trend.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
One in four children use VPNs to bypass age checks, new government research reveals, prompting fears of a VPN ban as the UK strengthens the Online Safety Act.
A new study reveals that cats grooming each other can be a strategic move to claim a coveted spot, not just a sign of affection. The behaviour highlights feline intelligence and subtle conflict resolution.
94% of over-65s fear scammers; 1 in 10 lost money (avg £1,595). Dame Prue Leith fronts Currys campaign with free AI training sessions to boost confidence.
Social media and search engines will be held liable for scam ads under new Ofcom rules. Fines could reach £18 million or 10% of global revenue. Consultation ends October 2, with final decisions expected in 2027.
Fortnite adds three new Sprites on July 16: Air, Batman, and Seven. Air boosts sprint/jump and negates fall damage; Seven reveals enemy trails. Release at 8am BST.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
A new study reveals that cats sometimes groom each other not out of affection but to pressure rivals into giving up prized spots, using subtle conflict resolution.
Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone users early access to new features like a revamped Siri and Visual Intelligence. Install now via the Beta Software Program, but be aware of potential bugs.
The DWP will keep using AI to detect fraud in Universal Credit Advance payments, citing minimal concerns about unfair treatment and one-day delays for legitimate claimants.
Missing out on coffee or having a bad one can ruin your whole day, according to new research. Over half of coffee drinkers say a ruined first coffee impacts their mood for the rest of the day.
Apple releases iOS 27 public beta for iPhone users. New features include major Siri upgrade, Visual Intelligence in Camera, speed boosts, and more. Compatible with iPhone 11 and later.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
ITV's Robert Peston warns of an AI-driven global market crash within two years, with robots displacing jobs and potentially causing societal collapse if income tax revenue disappears.
AllTrails, a walking app with over 90 million users, offers better countryside navigation than Google Maps. Its Plus subscription at £35.99/year provides offline maps and off-route alerts, ideal for casual hikers.
Sophie Harris tested Dettol, Dr. Beckmann and white vinegar to clean her washing machine. Dr. Beckmann's powder cleaner removed odours and mould best, costing only £1.89.
Gareth Damian Martin unveils Signet City, a first-person parasitic sci-fi game set in a monochrome 80s-inspired British city, with dice-based mechanics tied to host emotions. Release 2027.
ITV's Robert Peston, who predicted the 2008 crash, warns of a serious global financial crash within two years due to massive AI investment, warning profits won't match expectations.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Fears for Donald Trump's health spike as a journalist calls his condition a 'black box' inside his administration, following public gaffes and bruising.
The UK government has launched a consultation proposing 12 measures to reduce vaping and smoking among young people, including plain packaging, restricted flavours, and display bans.
Christopher Nolan says young people coined 'AI slop' to describe AI-generated content, and he dismisses fears that AI will replace human creativity as 'nonsense'.
China fully embraces AI, from medical avatars and food delivery drones to state surveillance, while the West remains sceptical, says Amy Hawkins.
Lauren Oyler, a self-proclaimed AI skeptic, embarks on a personal experiment to see if she can be seduced by an AI chatbot boyfriend, exploring the implications for relationships and society.
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer, accused of being AI-generated, topped Australian radio and global iTunes electronic charts, sparking debate on AI in music.
