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Google lays off people working on Android, Pixel, and Chrome
Alphabet's Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit.
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World's first humanoid robot half marathon postponed due to wind
Beijing has postponed a half marathon where humanoid robots race alongside human runners, a milestone designed to showcase China's advances in a frontier industry the country is intent on dominating.
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Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India
Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India.
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Microsoft 365 users having trouble accessing services
Some users are unable to access Microsoft 365 services, and the tech giant says it’s investigating potential licensing issues.
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Game-changing AI breaks the silence for the hard-of-hearing
Communication gaps for the deaf community could soon be a thing of the past, with a new AI-powered real-time ASL interpreter that promises 98% accuracy and no need for expensive hardware.
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Wonder if you’d be a good podcaster? You can find out with Gemini
Can’t reach your editor? Need someone to read your work out loud? Google says its AI can help.
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AI vs people: who makes better jokes?
A study suggests that artificial intelligence could be doing a better job at creating memes.
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“It will run on roadkill for the looks of it:” users react to robot you can ride like a horse
A future where we could be riding AI-powered horses.
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“Don't take the phone at all. Improvise:” Users share tricks on how to pass US border search
The contents of your luggage aren’t the only thing that US officers might be interested in.
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The junkyard race – can China, Russia, and the US clean up space?
China, Russia, and the US face the growing risk of space junk in low Earth orbit.
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Deepfake doctors take on TikTok influencers spreading fake health advice
ReAGJIR flips influencer “wellness” on its head with a campaign that lets doctors take over their faces – and their lies.
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BBC wants to be mentioned more prominently in Apple and Google News
BBC has filed a complaint with the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) because the Apple and Google news services aren’t naming the British public service broadcaster as notably as it would like.
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This wheelchair requires no assistance – it can go up and down stairs
A Tokyo-based company has found a way to increase wheelchair mobility.
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Meta announces Llama 4 models, claims they squash the competition
Over the weekend, Meta introduced three large language models: Llama 4 Scout, Llama 4 Maverick, and Llama 4 Behemoth, which are collectively referred to as “the world's smartest large language models.”
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Steal the spotlight on Zoom with these five power moves
Tired of sweating through every Zoom call? It's time to turn your anxiety into confidence with these simple, quirky hacks.
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Will TikTok Shop be the big winner as tariff protests grow
As our newsfeeds fill up with stories of tariffs and trade wars impacting consumers, many shoppers are retreating from traditional retail.
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Minecraft reimagines Vatican (in pixel)
Microsoft is using AI and Minecraft to recreate St. Peter’s Basilica, letting students restore history one pixel at a time while learning the power of digital preservation.
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Engineers have created a pacemaker that’s smaller than a grain of rice
This tiny yet crucial device is a game-changer for patients with heart defects.
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"We are not alone" – ex-intel officer claims UFO cover-up
A former intelligence officer says the UFO cover-up spans 90 years, nuclear sites, and even secret deals with non-human entities.
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Dead battery no longer a problem if you have an e-bike and USB-C charger
Phone about to run out of battery? Not a problem if you have an e-bike.
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