Piracy 'Moral Imperative' as Sony Goes Digital-Only
After Sony announces plans to ditch physical PS5 games, fans and developers argue piracy is a 'moral imperative' for preservation, with many saying 'if buying isn't owning, piracy isn't stealing.'
Category : AI
Djokovic Calls for Tennis Rule Changes to Attract Youth
Novak Djokovic suggests shortening matches to attract younger audiences with shorter attention spans, after his straight-sets Wimbledon win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Trump Shouts at AI Teddy Roosevelt, Believing It's Real
Donald Trump shouted questions at an AI replica of Theodore Roosevelt during a library visit, appearing to believe the dead president was real. The bizarre encounter has gone viral.
AI Professor Reveals Skills to Keep Your Job in Automation Age
Workers must develop 'fusion skills' to work alongside AI or risk a 24.6% productivity drop, warns a top AI professor. Younger staff may help upskill senior colleagues.
Find the Hidden Piglet in This 'Impossible' Brainteaser
Only 2% of people can spot the hidden piglet in this tricky brainteaser filled with other animals. Can you find it?
Farquhar's AI Training Idea Sparks Creator Rights Debate
Atlassian founder Scott Farquhar's call for US-style fair use for AI training sparks debate over creator rights and market impact.
UK Media Regulator Investigates X Over Grok AI Abuse Images
Ofcom investigates X over Grok AI generating sexualised images of women and children, with potential fines or UK ban.
£16 Korean Serum 'Skin Bestie' Plumps Faces, Say Reviews
Shoppers say the haruharu wonder Rose PDRN Firming Serum with Retinal leaves skin plumper and smoother, with one mid-40s reviewer reporting being mistaken for someone in their late 20s. The £15.85 serum combines K-beauty, PDRN, and retinal trends.
PS6 Could Be Handheld Hybrid Rivaling Steam Deck and Switch 2
Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 may be a handheld/home console hybrid, according to president Hideaki Nishino, aiming to rival Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2.
Frequent AI Chatbot Users More Likely to Believe Vaccine Myths
A KFF poll finds US adults who frequently use AI chatbots for health advice are more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, including that MMR vaccines cause autism or that mRNA vaccines alter DNA.
USMNT World Cup penalty prep: brainwaves, data, and plan
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reveals penalty shootout preparation using outside firms Neuro11 and Trackman, including EEG brainwave tracking, as the team faces Bosnia in the last-32.
Mbappé, Olise, Dembélé Lead France's World Cup Charge
France's attacking trio of Mbappé, Olise, and Dembélé have scored 13 goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup, transforming Deschamps' conservative style into a fluid, player-led system.
Signet City: Dystopian RPG with Parasite Protagonist in Monochrome
Gareth Damian Martin's Signet City, a dystopian narrative RPG set in a monochrome 80s-inspired city, lets you play as a parasite controlling hosts. Due 2027 on PC.
US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic Fable and Mythos AI
The US government has lifted export controls on Anthropic's powerful Fable and Mythos AI models after security reviews, allowing customer access to be restored.
2026 iPhone Photography Awards: Global Winning Shots
The 19th annual iPhone Photography Awards honor photographers worldwide using smartphone cameras, featuring intimate portraits, landscapes, and abstract studies.
Synthetic Life Closer as Scientists Build Cells with Lab-Made DNA
Researchers at the University of Minnesota created SpudCells, synthetic cells using lab-made DNA that can feed, grow, and divide, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology.
Eight in 10 Brits Track Health Metrics Daily
A poll of 2,000 adults reveals 80% of Brits monitor health metrics daily, with step count, sleep, and heart rate most tracked, driven by a shift toward preventative health.
AI Robots Blamed for World Cup Upsets as Minnows Level Playing Field
AI data-sharing bots are causing World Cup upsets by giving smaller teams advanced analytics, leveling the playing field between nations, according to tech experts.
AI Robots Blamed for World Cup Upsets as Minnows Level Up
AI data-sharing bots are causing shock results at the 2026 World Cup, with smaller nations using advanced analytics to compete with top teams, experts say.
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addictive Social Media Design in Landmark US Case
US jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products that harmed a young user, awarding $6m in damages.
Muse's Matt Bellamy on Aliens, Dark Forest Theory, and New Album
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy discusses the Dark Forest theory, alien intelligence, and AI on the band's new album 'The WOW! Signal', inspired by the 1977 Wow! signal.
Netflix's Willy Wonka AI Voice Sparks Outrage
Netflix's upcoming reality series 'The Golden Ticket' faces backlash for using AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice, with subscribers calling it 'deeply evil' and 'necromantic slop.'
Mario Kart World Update Adds Knockout Tour Races, No DLC Yet
Nintendo's latest Mario Kart World update adds two Knockout Tour routes and photo mode stickers, but fans still await substantial DLC a year after launch.
Netflix criticised for AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice
Netflix faces backlash for using AI to replicate Gene Wilder's voice in new reality show 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket', despite having estate's consent.
Grok AI nudify trend dehumanises women, says victim
A Lincolnshire woman tells of her horror after Grok AI generated sexualised images of her, as the 'put her in a bikini' trend spirals out of control.
Alan Turing Institute Staff File Complaint Over Culture and Governance
Staff at the Alan Turing Institute complain to Charity Commission over governance, culture, and funding threats, alleging risk of collapse.
AI Expert Delays Doomsday Timeline to 2030s
Former OpenAI employee Daniel Kokotajlo revises AI doomsday timeline, pushing AGI and superintelligence to early 2030s.
Channel 4's AI Presenter Raises Alarming Questions in Dispatches Episode
Channel 4's Dispatches uses an AI presenter to explore job risks from AI, raising ethical and environmental concerns.
Third of UK Citizens Use AI for Emotional Support, Government Report Finds
A third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, according to a government report. The AI Security Institute calls for more research after a teenager's suicide linked to ChatGPT.
US Student Handcuffed After AI System Mistook Doritos Bag for Gun
AI gun detection system in Baltimore high school mistakenly identifies Doritos bag as firearm, leading to student being handcuffed and searched.
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