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An international coalition of AI Safety Institutes coordinated by the UK is rebranding itself to reflect its focus on measurement and evaluation of AI models. The International Network of AI Safety Institutes, which includes Australia, Canada, the EU, France, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Singapore, the UK and the US, will transition to the International Network ...
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If you have been hoping for a $2,000 tariff rebate check, President Donald Trump gave mixed messages in a recent interview with The New York Times. Read more ›
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Netflix has begun asking filmmakers to adjust their storytelling approach to account for viewers who are scrolling through their phones while watching, according to Matt Damon. The traditional action movie formula involves three major set pieces distributed across the first, second, and third acts. Netflix now wants a large action sequence in the opening five minutes to hook viewers. The streamer has also suggested that filmmakers reiterate plot points "three... Read more ›
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OnePlus continues to build out OxygenOS 16 with features aimed at real-world use. Read more ›
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Bungie is putting an official date on Marathon today, its delayed extraction shooter. The slick-looking shooter from the makers of Halo and Destiny was originally set to release in September, but will now launch on March 5th. Bungie will launch Marathon on Xbox Series S / X, PS5, and PC, priced at $39.99. Bungie initially […] Read more ›
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Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky generally follows a whole food diet, focusing on homemade dinners and veggie omelets. Read more ›
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From her flowy dress to the devices she carries, everything was designed with the autism community in mind. Read more ›
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Washington is the latest state to propose laws preventing the proliferation and manufacture of 3D-printed firearms. Read more ›
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Gordon Ramsay decided to make a pasta dish inspired by one of his favorite drinks, a Bloody Mary. It features tomatoes, Tabasco, and celery salt. Read more ›
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With Lucasfilm now under new leadership, let's break down one of the franchise's biggest problems. Read more ›
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We’re back to start the year off with a very special live interview with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan, which we taped in front of a terrific audience at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas during CES. Razer is obviously best known for making mice, keyboards, and gaming PCs in its signature black and bright green, with […] Read more ›
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Veronika uses sticks to scratch herself, suggesting scientists have underestimated cow cognition Read more ›
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As noted by 9to5Mac over the weekend, Walmart still does not accept contactless payment options like Apple Pay at its more than 4,500 stores across the U.S., and there is no indication that will be changing any time soon. It is not just Apple Pay that is affected. Walmart also does not allow customers to use Google Pay or Samsung Pay, and you cannot tap a credit or debit card... Read more ›
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From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology. Read more ›
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Google’s iPhone-friendly Quick Share has hit a speed bump on beta testers’ Pixels. Read more ›
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At Davos, a go-to stop for professional women is Kopps Coiffure for its nearly $170 blow-out. It comes with the best cup of coffee and networking. Read more ›
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The growing enthusiasm among Gen Z for ditching smartphones in favor of basic "dumbphones" may be overlooking a significant cognitive reality, according to a WIRED essay that draws on the 1998 "extended mind hypothesis" by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers. The hypothesis argues that external tools can extend the biological brain in an all but physical way, meaning your phone isn't just a device -- it's part of a... Read more ›
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China's birth rate fell to 5.6 per 1,000 people in 2025, the lowest figure since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, and the country's total population contracted by 3.39 million, the sharpest decline since the Mao Zedong era. The drop marks the fourth straight year of population decline and comes despite government efforts to encourage childbearing, including subsidies of about $500 annually per child born on or after... Read more ›
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Asus chairman Jonney Shih told Taiwan's Inside that the company is done making phones for now, marking the end of its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines. "Asus will no longer add new mobile phone models in the future," Shih reportedly said (translated with Google Translate). He didn't entirely rule out a return though, instead saying […] Read more ›
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As of Jan. 19, the Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is on sale at its best price at Amazon of $47.95. Usually it's listed for $59.99, so this saves you 20%. Read more ›
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The UK government aims to expedite the passing and enforcement of legislation to combat sexualised deep fakes following the launch of a formal investigation into X’s Grok AI. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said in the House of Commons that she will bring into force a new offence this week that makes it illegal to create ... Read more ›
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Silicon Valley has long set the pace for tech innovation. In deep tech however, US companies have a tendency to design and optimise their products for local consumers and systems that do not translate globally. Their vast domestic market and deep-pocketed investors let them sustain this approach for years, but this narrowing of focus creates ... Read more ›
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The UK saw a record number of tech incorporations in 2025, with the number of new firms founded soaring by almost 50% in the past five years. New analysis from consulting firm RSM UK has found there were 56,615 new tech incorporations last year, a 17% rise from the previous year and 47% greater than ... Read more ›
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The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) will rebrand to UK Private Capital, aiming to reflect in its new name the evolution of the country’s investment industry. The trade association which represents the UK’s private investment community was founded in 1983 and has since grown to more than 600 firms. It has decided ... Read more ›
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York-based tech firm Phoenix Software has secured a £75m contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide visibility and control over the department’s software spending. The three-year deal, called the Value Added Software Agreement (VOSA), is designed to “centralise and optimise the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf software across the MoD”. Phoenix Software said through ... Read more ›
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AI legal tech firm Definely has named Sigurjón Ísaksson, the company’s head of AI, as its new chief technology officer. A former machine learning engineer at Samsung, Ísaksson has held a number of prominent roles across tech startups, including co-founding the family-oriented fintech Nosso. The automation specialist was hired by Definely, known for its generative ... Read more ›
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A new London-based workplace rewards startup, incentifi, is preparing for the launch of a closed pilot having secured its initial pre-seed investment of £150,000, UKTN can exclusively reveal. The startup aims to encourage improved physical and mental health in the workplace with a platform that offers employees reward points based on exercise and healthy choices. With the ... Read more ›
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Digital ID technology will remain “essential” to the future of public services, despite the prime minister’s decision to scrap plans for its mandatory use among workers, according to a prominent think tank. Sir Keir Starmer ditched a previously announced plan to require digital IDs to verify the right to work among job applicants, instead deciding ... Read more ›
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US tech giant Oracle has signed a new cloud agreement with the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) to replace legacy technology systems with the firm’s Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The stated goal of the agreement is for the MoD to modernise its capabilities, which will include the increased incorporation of AI capabilities and “more effective ... Read more ›
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WestBridge III, a lower-mid market tech-focused private equity fund, has secured a £34m commitment from the British Business Bank. With offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff, WestBridge backs high-growth tech firms across the UK with investments between £10m and £40m. “With this new commitment, we can continue to back promising companies across the Nations and ... Read more ›
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