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Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
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Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
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Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces preview: A'ja Wilson continues campaign for fifth MVP
The Valkyries' defense will be a tough test for Wilson as she continues her assault on the record books
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AI buildout gives tech investors new reasons to watch bond market
Tech giants are depleting cash reserves and raising debt in their ambitious data center buildouts, a dynamic that's forcing investors to watch interest rates.
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The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
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Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI
Exclusive: While recruits will increase headcount for now, broader adoption of AI could lead to jobs cuts in future Lloyds Banking Group has launched an AI recruitment drive for 300 tech experts, weeks before its chief executive, Charlie Nunn, unveils a strategic plan for the…
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut as U.S.-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland
U.S. and Iranian teams are set to hold "technical-level" talks, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry. But fighting in Lebanon and claims over the Strait of Hormuz threaten a tentative agreement.
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A viral doomsday scenario aims to shake Europe out of its AI complacency
Does a thought-experiment about US ascendancy in the technology say as much about AI jitters as it does about the reality? It’s 2031 and the US and China are about to tear Europe into pieces. The US ploughed vast sums into datacentres and the EU did not. China built robots and…
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Granta stops publishing short story award winners over AI controversy
Literary magazine will no longer engage in ‘external publishing partnerships’ after Commonwealth prize furore The prominent literary magazine Granta will no longer publish the winning entries of the annual Commonwealth short story prize after one of this year’s winners drew…
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Andros AI, heritage and tourism: the technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece
Andros AI is the first AI tour guide created for a Greek destination. It is essentially a chat service where visitors can ask anything about the island.
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I dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today
Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate? As a teenager, I went kind of viral – and the most amazing thing about that is…
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Can we electrify the world? Ambition moves from nerdish backwater to centre stage
Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goal at pre-Cop31 climate talks Electrifying the world – with electric vehicles, electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry – could be the next biggest step…
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New video game console aims to get kids moving
The Nex Playground will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
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UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.
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At the Web3 Summit, a growing movement wants to reclaim the internet for the people
At the Web3 Summit in Berlin, developers, economists and activists debate whether decentralised technology can deliver on its promise to put control of the internet back into the hands of users.
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Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying
Airbus is testing radar, lidar, cameras and AI to help aircraft detect obstacles and give pilots better situational awareness. Euronews Next spoke to the head of their Optimate demonstrator project.
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The NTS Radio Player brings the best of internet radio to your hi-fi
Have I found my Chromecast Audio replacement? | Image: NTS Radio NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup. And, like Atonemo's existing…
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The best 4K wireless TV streamers for more choice – with no aerial required
Want to prolong the life of your TV? A wireless TV box could be the answer. Our expert put top devices – from Freely streamers to Sky and Amazon Fire – through their paces • Do you really need a new TV? Simple ways to upgrade your current setup TV is changing – and so is the way…
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The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech | Taylor Lorenz
Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerful This week, the UK announced a wide-ranging ban on social media that will soon block users from communicating or accessing information on…
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VivaTech 2026: Why learn German when AI can talk for you, asks DeepL CEO
DeepL's CEO believes AI can erase the language barrier in business interactions entirely — but says learning a language is still worth it, because behind every language is a culture AI cannot translate.
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Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth
Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change.
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GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
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Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research says A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the latest research to find that relying too much on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, and potentially…
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‘They kill games, we fight back’: the activists campaigning to keep video games playable
When a company decided to shut down an online game’s servers, there wasn’t much the players who had bought that title could do – until a group called Stop Killing Games began lobbying for new consumer protection laws You can never be sure how long an online video game will last.…
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On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wake
Investigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed. But people she worked with in the last decade, from Malta to Switzerland, describe a…
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Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app
Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using app Telegram is facing questions from Ofcom over how it detects and prevents illegal incitement after a Ukrainian man was found guilty of carrying out arson attacks on a…
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California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls
Wealth tax criticized by billionaires and Gavin Newsom would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1bn A popular proposal in California to impose a wealth tax on billionaires has gained enough signatures to qualify for the ballot in November, state officials announced…
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Geopolitical realignment and the Global South AI divide
The international community is finalising frameworks for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, but a stark technological cleavage has emerged. The Global North uses advanced algorithmic systems at more than double the rate of the Global South, highlighting a structural divide…
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As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.
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Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech
France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
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Attorney general tells department to stop using X amid UK disinformation concerns
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The attorney general for England and Wales has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to stop using the Elon Musk-owned…
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Bernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industry
Biggest AI firms will likely recoil at Bernie Sanders' AI wealth fund.
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African startups showcase practical innovations at Viva Tech conference
At VivaTech, fintech, banking solutions and AI have a central place in the startup ecosystem. But beyond these trends, some projects are focusing on very practical issues, such as reducing post-harvest losses in Africa — a key challenge for food security and agricultural…
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Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Via BBC Technology
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – a playable love letter to Zelda
PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square Enix Upbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and princess-saving is an absolute blast to play You can’t help but wonder if developer Team Asano is in a private…
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Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency Nigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party. The Reform UK leader…
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Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
Peter Parker to Bruce Banner: "I didn't know you could get that big."
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Equator VC Raises US$55mn to Finance African Climate Tech Startups
Equator VC Raises US$55mn to Finance African Climate Tech Startups The Kenyan Wallstreet
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AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
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The best power banks and battery packs in the UK for reliable charging on the go, tested
Forever running out of juice? Top up your battery-powered devices with our expert picks, from tiny smartphone chargers to super speedy models • The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for you It’s disempowering when your smartphone, laptop or other important gadget…
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What to study in the AI age - from big tech bosses
Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.
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Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again
After the billion-dollar company’s leaders sent staff a memo saying the brand had ‘over-extended’, game studios may be in the firing line Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here In March 2000, Bill Gates stood onstage at the Game Developers Conference in…
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Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.
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‘A neoliberal nightmare’: my ride on the Vegas Loop – Elon Musk’s answer to traffic jams
Ten years ago, after complaining that traffic was ‘driving him nuts’, Musk’s Boring Company began building underground tunnels to ease congestion on the roads. Did he overpromise and underdeliver? It’s another blindingly bright day in Las Vegas but I’m 30ft underground and…
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Will it take a ‘Chernobyl-scale disaster’ for us to regulate AI? | Stuart Russell
Unsafe AI systems are leading to cyber weapons of mass destruction Stuart Russell is a computer scientist known for his contributions to AI and a new Guardian US columnist The AI company Anthropic has been making major headlines recently. Its trillion-dollar IPO plan and its…
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UFC 6 review: a bloody, brilliant MMA fighting game
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S; EA Vancouver/Electronic Arts Micromanaging your fighter is a little tedious, but the action is thrilling in this authentically detailed sporting simulation Becoming a professional fighter takes years of repetition, drilling techniques and training…
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The prompt that made ChatGPT generate disturbing images. What does this tell us about AI?
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Toy Story 5 review – Pixar franchise needs new batteries
A sinister new tablet threatens the honest-to-goodness toys’ existence, but Buzz, Woody and Jessie’s big tech moral battle feels compromised The fifth episode of the Toy Story franchise is as slick and smooth as you like, as glitchless as Toy Story 6 or Toy Story 7 might be … or…
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Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software Business live – latest updates The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its…
Via BBC Technology
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
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‘Streaming gave me a space to be myself’: Twitch creators on what it’s like to grow up on the platform
The world’s most successful gamer content creators, many of whom have spent their entire adult life on the platform, have met up at TwitchCon in Rotterdam Aimee Davies, better known as Aimsey to their fans, is 24 but looks much younger. Sitting in a bland meeting room above the…
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
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Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
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UK sets out AI infrastructure push at London Tech Week – how does it stack up?
Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will work Ownership of the commanding heights of the AI economy is a political talking point around the world, as countries seek to assert some control of a…
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AI absolutism is breaking our brains. The apocalyptic future we’re being sold isn’t inevitable
Nor is the dreamy promise that this tech will unlock boundless potential and productivity Everything we hear about artificial intelligence is conflicting, and hearing about it feels inescapable. AI is terrible. AI is wonderful. It will break the world. It will transform the…
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The best robot vacuums in the UK to keep your home clean and dust free, tested
Looking for hands-free cleaning? We trialled the most powerful robot vacuums – some of which even mop your floors – to find the best • The best vacuum cleaners, tested Robot vacuum cleaners take the drudge work out of cleaning your floors and carpets. No more tiresome weekly…
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Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier
While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals Let no one accuse Bernie Sanders of ducking the big questions. Writing in the New York Times last week, the senator asked:…
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Are You Watching? review – unflinching, fury-filled interrogation of the vile side of the web
Royal Court, London Teenage girls discuss the horrors they have seen via their phones as Georgie Dettmer’s reckoning with internet culture is brutally realised by director Jess Edwards Georgie Dettmer’s gaze is unflinching. Nothing is held back in Are You Watching?, her…
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The Guardian view on NHS records: patients are not raw material for big tech | Editorial
Ministers should end Palantir’s contract before medical confidentiality is sacrificed to Silicon Valley’s appetite for public data Alarm bells ought to have rung when it emerged last month that Palantir engineers could gain “unlimited access” to identifiable NHS patient data.…
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I asked AI for help with DIY. It told me to build a subfloor on rotting stumps, but also taught me valuable lessons | Myke Bartlett
Nothing does more for your ego than realising you can make a better decision than a bot with all of human knowledge at its digital fingertips I am not, by nature, an early adopter. There comes a point in our lives where change becomes more irritating than exciting and, I…
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Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’
Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examination Why did Anthropic’s founder sit beside the pope during a warning about AI? In the first major written teaching of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV took artificial…
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Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
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AI ‘art’ is boring, soulless theft – and when I see it as an artist I see red | Jess Harwood
I draw the old way – with my hand. Doing it with AI would not make me more creative, it would drain the colour out of my existence Last week I went to a gig by myself for the first time. I sat myself down in my single seat, possibly the youngest person in the room and one of…
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How big tech got its way on Trump’s AI executive order
The US president’s reversal on calling for a safety review of new AI models is a green light for tech’s unchecked power Only hours before Donald Trump was set to sign a long-awaited executive order on Thursday that would have called for a government safety review of new…
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African countries push for fair economic partnerships at Africa Forward Summit
African countries push for fair economic partnerships at Africa Forward Summit Citizen Digital
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How digital special economic zones could unlock Africa for global tech companies
How digital special economic zones could unlock Africa for global tech companies Techpoint Africa
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Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs
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TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Breaks New Digital Records with 6 Billion Views
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