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The grounds of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

AI-powered commentary is coming to next month’s Wimbledon

Sports commentators who thought they were safe from the ever-expanding tentacles of generative AI should think again.
nasa reveals mars habitat for volunteers year long stay life

NASA volunteers will live in a simulated Mars habitat for a whole year

Volunteers are about to enter a simulated Mars habitat where they’ll spend the next year as part of research for the first crewed mission to the faraway planet.
The Victor 6000 robotic sub.

Deep-diving robotic sub could be last hope for lost Titanic tourists

With only hours left to save those aboard the lost Titanic submersible, a French underwater robot called Victor 6000 could be the rescue effort’s last hope.
An OceanGate Expeditions submersible.

‘Banging sounds’ heard in search for Titanic tourist sub

Rescuers looking for the Titanic tourist submersible with five people on board have heard periodic banging noises in the search area.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

DOJ’s new NatSec Cyber unit to boost fight against state-backed hackers

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday launched the new National Security Cyber Section to help boost its fight against state-backed hackers.
Domino's pinpoint delivery feature showing on its app.

Domino’s now lets customers pin almost any location for delivery

Domino's has just made it even easier to order pizza by offering to deliver the cheesy treat to almost any point selected on a map.
The interior of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT voice control to its cars

The AI-powered chatbot that’s taken the world by storm this year is gradually edging its way into various parts of our lives, including our cars.
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Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule

Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment.
A police robot on patrol at Changi Airport in Singapore.

Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport

Singapore’s main international airport is going ahead with the permanent deployment of police robots following a successful trial of the technology.
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Microsoft confirms recent service outages were DDoS attacks

Microsoft has shared some information about an outage that affected a number of its cloud-based services earlier this month.
SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket on June 18, 2023.

Watch this SpaceX Falcon 9 booster takes its 12th ride to space

SpaceX successfully launched an Indonesian communications satellite to orbit on Sunday using a Falcon 9 booster on its 12th flight.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

Google tells workers to be wary of AI chatbots

Alphabet has told its employees not to enter confidential information into chatbots, including Bard, which was created by Alphabet-owned Google.
A new rollout solar array on the ISS.

Watch NASA’s new solar array unfurl on the space station

Two NASA astronauts completed a successful spacewalk at the ISS on Thursday, installing a solar array as part of work to upgrade the facility's power supply.
VSS Unity during a test flight to the edge of space.

Virgin Galactic reveals date for its first commercial spaceflight

Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight is a scientific research mission, while the second one will carry passengers who each paid up to $450,000.
The Mori3 robot developed by a team of researchers in Switzerland.

This remarkable shape-shifting robot could one day head to Mars

A team of researchers has developed an impressive shape-shifting robot that could one day find itself on a mission to Mars.
A digital brain on a computer interface.

AI ‘godfather’ says fears of existential threat are overblown

AI pioneer Yann LeCun has described talk of artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity as ridiculous.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ sitting flat on a table.

Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store

Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devices in the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines.
Laptop on Amazon surrounded by boxes of tech gear.

Amazon deploys AI to summarize product reviews

To save shoppers time, Amazon has started using artificial intelligence to generate summaries of reviews for some of its listings.
A young woman with a smartphone walks past signage of the Youtube logo.

YouTube makes it easier for new creators to earn money

YouTube has made it easier for up-and-coming creators to start earning cash from their work after it lowered the bar for entry to the YouTube Partner Program.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing in June 2023.

SpaceX marks 200th rocket landing with perfect touchdown

SpaceX achieved its 200th Falcon 9 landing on Monday, confirming yet again the viability of its reusable spaceflight system.
Character with ISO Hemlock in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal temporarily blocked in U.S.

A U.S. judge has granted a request by the FTC to temporarily block Microsoft from proceeding with its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard.
Samsung chip production factory.

Ex-Samsung executive accused of audacious chip factory plan

A former Samsung executive has been accused of stealing the tech giant's trade secrets to build a replica chip plant in China.
The Netflix logo is displayed on a TV screen while red lights illuminate the wall behind.

Netflix reportedly planning its first live sports broadcast

Netflix's first live sports broadcast could happen in the fall, though the apparent plan for the real-time stream may have limited appeal among sports fans.
nasa europa clipper mission confirmed

Send your name to space as part of Europa Clipper mission

Traveling to space may be the stuff of dreams for most folks, but sending your name instead is a distinct possibility.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple’s cheaper version of Vision Pro headset could be years away

Apple is likely to follow up its recently unveiled Vision Pro headset with a more affordable version, but its release could be more than two years away.
The Netflix logo in app.

Netflix squeeze on password sharing boosts sign-ups, data suggests

Netflix’s move to crack down on password sharing appears to be paying dividends, according to data from a research firm.
The ChatGPT website on an iPhone.

Senators to get AI lessons ahead of regulation decisions

In a bid to get U.S. senators up to speed with AI ahead of regulating the technology, the lawmakers have been invited to attend a series of briefings.
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Wildfire smoke prompts Google to issue work-from-home advisory

Google has told its employees in the north-east of the U.S. to work from home in order to limit their exposure to wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada.
The Amazon Prime Video app icon on Roku.

Amazon reportedly considering ad-supported tier for Prime Video

Amazon is reportedly considering the launch of an ad-supported tier for its Prime Video service similar to those offered by rivals such as Netflix and Disney+.
Astronaut on spacewalk

How to watch two U.S. astronauts on a spacewalk at the ISS on Friday

NASA will live stream a spacewalk being conducted by two American astronauts at the International Space Station on Friday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Watch this awesome tracking footage of a SpaceX rocket coming home

SpaceX has shared some stunning footage of one of its Falcon 9 first-stage boosters returning to Earth shortly after launch.
3D Instagram icon.

Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot

With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Linda Yaccarino finishes first day as Twitter CEO

Linda Yaccarino has stepped into the role earlier than expected, though that's probably because there's much work to be done.
Microsoft signage at the Meridian Building (formerly CompuWare) in Detroit, Michigan.

Microsoft to pay $20M over Xbox child privacy violations

Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over Xbox-related child privacy violations.