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Are the disappearances or deaths of 11 US scientists really linked in a nefarious plot? Or just a conspiracy theory with roots in a bizarre broadcast that rocked Britain in the 1970s?
In the last few years, 11 people allegedly tied to top secret US research have died or mysteriously disappeared, sparking a conspiracy that a clandestine operation is silencing those who know too much.
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The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
A surprise 10th-anniversary event saw Niantic fulfilling a promise teased in the original 2016 launch trailer for its popular mobile game.
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
Ms. Simo, who was Sam Altman’s second in command before taking a medical leave in April, will become a part-time adviser to the company.
The move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.
U.S. lawmakers are probing the growing use of Chinese AI models by American companies, citing concerns over censorship, security risks, and whether U.S. firms are turning to cheaper foreign models because domestic alternatives are too costly or restricted. The investigation is specifically looking at companies such as Cursor and Airbnb. “The growing use of Chinese AI models by U.S. companies...
Trailblazing pilot was denied opportunity to become Nasa astronaut but made history on Blue Origin flight in 2021
Wally Funk, a trailblazing aviation pioneer who was denied the opportunity to become a Nasa astronaut and half a century later became the oldest woman to travel into space, has died aged 87.
Funk died peacefully on Wednesday evening at her apartment in an assisted living facility in...
Google says the World Cup drove Search to its highest usage in history, with queries per second peaking right after Argentina’s winning goal against Egypt. CNBC reports: The milestone comes as the company tries to prove its traditional search engine can keep its relevance in the age of AI, where chatbots have become more prevalent. Google still controls 90% of the search market, its stock price...
Today on Uncanny Valley, we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platner.
See the documentary ‘The Oldest Person in the World’ before it’s in theaters.
A settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission will allow farmers and local mechanics to make their own fixes, instead of relying on authorized dealers.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Meta has filed a patent for a system that records your voice and surroundings all day, then uses an AI to analyse your mood. The patent’s stated, theoretical goal is for Meta, a company that makes billions of dollars targeting ads at its users based on their data, is to sell users a wearable that tailors workouts for them based on whether...
San Jose, CA – REVERSIBLE, a fashion discovery and shopping platform, is addressing one of online fashion’s most persistent challenges: fragmented inventory and opaque pricing across retailers, boutiques and resale marketplaces. For many designer shoppers, the same coveted item can appear across multiple online stores, niche boutiques and peer-to-peer marketplaces at dramatically different...
Crypto casinos have rapidly become the go to option for players who want faster payouts, better privacy, and more flexible payment options. If you have ever dealt with slow bank withdrawals or strict verification processes, switching to crypto gambling platforms feels like a major upgrade. In this guide, we are going to walk through the […]
OpenAI has received approval from the Trump administration to publicly roll out GPT-5.6 after an earlier limited preview restricted access to government-approved organizations. The company also launched ChatGPT Work, a new GPT-5.6-powered agent that combines ChatGPT and Codex-style capabilities. “It can gather context from the apps, files, and workflows you choose and create finished materials...
The new release was delayed after the U.S. government restricted the latest artificial intelligence models over cybersecurity concerns.
BrianFagioli writes: The Linux Foundation intends to launch the Open Health Stack Software Foundation, a new vendor-neutral home for the Google Open Health Stack project. Google is contributing the project code and assets while Google.org is providing a $3 million grant. The initiative is also backed by Microsoft, Anthropic, and the World Health Organization, with the goal of building open...
Session Telecoms has instructed its legal team to seek a review of a ruling by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) that imposed a R6 million administrative fine together with additional sanctions. The ICASA Council adopted the recommendations of its Complaints and Compliance Committee on 18 June 2026. The Committee found that Session […]
Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic’s best consumer AI model—a sign that the golden era of AI subscriptions is ending.