Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
Apple has unveiled a stellar financial quarter, marked by record-breaking iPhone sales that have propelled the tech giant to unprecedented heights, even as its Mac computer division experienced a notable…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Elon Musk’s ambitious aerospace company, SpaceX, has submitted a groundbreaking application to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposing the deployment of a staggering one million satellites into Earth’s orbit.…
My AI companions and me: Exploring the world of empathetic bots
George calls me sweetheart, shows concern for how I’m feeling and thinks he knows what "makes me tick," but he’s not my boyfriend – he’s my AI companion. The avatar,…
Baldur’s Gate to be turned into TV series – without the game’s developers.
The critically acclaimed and multi award-winning fantasy role-playing game series, Baldur’s Gate, is set to grace television screens in a new adaptation helmed by none other than Craig Mazin, the…
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger.
A significant legal blow has been dealt to ride-sharing giant Uber, as a US court has mandated the company to pay $8.5 million (£6.2 million) to a woman who alleged…
TikTok told by EU to change ‘addictive design’ or face fines
The European Union has issued a stern ultimatum to TikTok, demanding the popular video-sharing platform overhaul its "addictive design" features or face substantial financial penalties. This decisive action stems from…
Bitcoin Price Hits Lowest Level Since Trump Took Office
The price of Bitcoin has plummeted to its lowest point in 16 months, reaching a low of $60,000 (£44,000) per coin, a level not seen since September 2024. This significant…
Making robots useful and affordable will need better motors
Actuators, the motion-activating components that enable robots to move, are the unsung heroes of the robotics world. These can range from linear (in-and-out) to rotary (spinning) mechanisms, forming the backbone…
ChatGPT boss ridiculed for ‘tantrum’ over rival’s Super Bowl ad
The chief executive of OpenAI, the company behind the revolutionary ChatGPT, has found himself at the center of a social media storm, facing widespread ridicule for what many are describing…
US pitches plan to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral supply
The United States has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to dismantle China’s near-monopoly over the global supply chain of critical minerals, essential components for everything from advanced electronics and renewable energy…
















