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This is today’s edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How aging clocks can help us understand why we age—and if we can reverse it Wrinkles and gray hairs aside, it can be difficult to know how well—or poorly—someone’s body is truly aging.…
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Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump
The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.
Instagram to bring in version of PG-13 system to protect children, says Meta
Company says rules similar to US ‘parental guidance’ film rating will be applied to teenagers’ accountsInstagram is to adopt a version of the PG-13 cinema rating system to give parents stronger controls over their teenagers’ use of the social media platform.Instagram, which is run by Meta, will start applying rules similar to the US “parental guidance” movie rating – first introduced 41 years ago – to all material on...
How aging clocks can help us understand why we age—and if we can reverse it
Be honest: Have you ever looked up someone from your childhood on social media with the sole intention of seeing how they’ve aged? One of my colleagues, who shall remain nameless, certainly has. He recently shared a photo of a former classmate. “Can you believe we’re the same age?” he asked, with a hint of…
Can we repair the internet?
From addictive algorithms to exploitative apps, data mining to misinformation, the internet today can be a hazardous place. Books by three influential figures—the intellect behind “net neutrality,” a former Meta executive, and the web’s own inventor—propose radical approaches to fixing it. But are these luminaries the right people for the job? Though each shows conviction,…
Space Harrier at 40: how Sega’s surreal classic brought total immersion to arcades in the 80s
As they flew above Yu Suzuki’s innovative, psychedelic 3D landscapes combating space dragons and alien rock monsters, the moving arcade cabinet would fling players around and physically involve them in the actionDuring our family’s holidays in the 1980s, most of which were spent at classic English seaside resorts, I spent all my time and pocket money trawling the arcades. From Shanklin to Blackpool, I played them all,...
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 review: the most comfortable noise cancelling headphones
Premium commuter cans upgraded with longer battery life, USB-C audio and improved sound, but still cost a lotBose has updated its top-of-the-line noise-cancelling headphones with longer battery, USB-C audio and premium materials, making the commuter favourites even better.The second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones still have an expensive price tag, from 450 (450/$450/A$700), which is more than most...
MG wants us to pay £500-plus to remedy rogue electric car
After charging, there was a power system malfunction but MG closed the case and insisted a safety check was at our own expenseOur MG5 electric car became dangerously out of control, but MG won’t do anything about it.The car suffered a power system malfunction after we had used a charger at a motorway service station. Continue reading...
What does the end of free support for Windows 10 mean for its users?
Computers running software will still work but steadily become more vulnerable to viruses and malwareFrom Tuesday Microsoft will no longer offer free support as standard for Windows 10, an operating system that is used by millions of computer and laptop owners around the world.Figures for September suggest four in 10 of those using Microsoft Windows worldwide were still using Windows 10, despite the introduction of its...
‘Americans are democracy’s equivalent of second-generation wealth’: a Chinese journalist on the US under Trump
Once a stalwart of Hong Kong’s journalism scene, Wang Jian has found a new audience on YouTube, dissecting global politics and US-China relations since the pandemic. To his fans, he’s part newscaster, part professor, part friendOn a Friday night in late May, Wang Jian was getting ready to broadcast. It was pouring outside, and he was sitting in the garage apartment behind his house, just outside Boston, eating dinner....
From Blast Furnace to Steel: A Complete Guide to Refining Hot Metal and DRI into High-Quality Steel…
In the previous post, we have talked briefly about how iron ore is processed from rock-like physical appearance iron oxide into…Continue reading on Medium »
Cyber-attacks rise by 50% in past year, UK security agency says
Officials say increased dependence on technology leaves society more vulnerable to threats such as ransomware“Highly significant” cyber-attacks rose by 50% in the past year and the UK’s security services are now dealing with a new nationally significant attack more than every other day, figures from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have revealed.In what officials described as “a call to arms”, national...
Equity threatens mass direct action over use of actors’ images in AI content
Union says growing numbers of its members have made complaints about infringements of copyright in AI materialThe performing arts union Equity has threatened mass direct action over tech and entertainment companies’ use of its members’ likenesses, images and voices in AI content without permission.The warning came as the union said growing numbers of its members had made complaints about infringements of their...
AI could make it harder to establish blame for medical failings, experts say
Report raises concerns about liability issues and lack of testing as development of AI health tools boomsThe use of artificial intelligence in healthcare could create a legally complex blame game when it comes to establishing liability for medical failings, experts have warned.The development of AI for clinical use has boomed, with researchers creating a host of tools, from algorithms to help interpret scans to systems...
Transforming commercial pharma with agentic AI
Amid the turbulence of the wider global economy in recent years, the pharmaceuticals industry is weathering its own storms. The rising cost of raw materials and supply chain disruptions are squeezingmargins as pharma companies face intense pressure—including from countries like the US—to control drug costs. At the same time, a wave of expiring patents threatens…
The Download: planet hunting, and India’s e-scooters
This is today’s edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments…
Trio win Nobel economics prize for work on technology-driven growth
Joel Mokyr has warned of ‘dark clouds’ amid Trump tariffs, while Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt have written about role of ‘creative destruction’Business live – latest updatesThree experts in the power of technology to drive economic growth have been awarded this year’s Nobel prize in economics.Joel Mokyr of Northwestern University secured half of the 11m Swedish kronor (867,000) prize, with the rest split between...
Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI
Whether your chip is running a vintage computer game or the latest DeepSeek model, it’ll reward you for speaking its native language.
An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting
The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is only about an inch wide, composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments make up a mirror that spans 33 feet, reflecting images of uncharted worlds for her to study. Jensen-Clem, an astronomer at the University…
New Rules Could Force Tesla to Redesign Its Door Handles. That’s Harder Than It Sounds
Proposed regulations in China would mean the end of flush handles on car doors, with precious little time to roll out the changes.
Battlefield 6 review – operatic, ear-shattering all-encompassing warfare
Electronic Arts; PC, PS5, XboxIn contrast to the blast-em-ups this franchise drops players into a vast and vividly realised military offensive and the latest instalment is a brilliant return to formBarely a minute into your first round of the large-scale multiplayer mode, Conquest, you will know you are back in Battlefield at its absolute best. Fighter jets scorch over head, tanks rumble by, the side of a building is...
UK MPs urged to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 content moderator jobs
Trade unions and online safety experts sign letter warning jobs losses could expose children to harmful contentTrade unions and online safety experts have urged MPs to investigate TikTok’s plans to make hundreds of jobs for UK-based content moderators redundant.The video app company is planning 439 redundancies in its trust and safety team in London, leading to warnings that the jobs losses will have implications for...
‘Lab to fab’: are promises of a graphene revolution finally coming true?
Two decades after the material was first produced, some UK firms have reaped its potential but others are strugglingAfter graphene was first produced at the University of Manchester in 2004, it was hailed as a wonder material, stronger than steel but lighter than paper. But two decades on, not every UK graphene company has made the most of that potential. Some show promise but others are struggling.Extracted from...
Google Launches Gemini Enterprise: A New Automation Engine for Workspaces
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From Chaos to Clarity: A Simple System for Stress-Free Digital File Delivery
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Part 1: The T+2 Collapse: Why Your Money Is Moving Too Slowly (And Why SWFs Are Freaking Out)
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The T+2 Death Sentence: Why the AGI Filed for Financial Divorce
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I went to BTF 2025…
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10 Things You Should Never Feel Guilty About
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Turn Memory On or Off in ChatGPT
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The Secret to a 4-Hour Workday? It’s All in This Automation Hack.
The dream of the 4-hour workday, once a radical fantasy, is now a tangible reality for a select few. This isn’t about working less by…Continue reading on Medium »
Why Every Investor Should Hold Omikami and Ryujin Long-term
Some projects follow the crowd. Others change how things are done. Omikami and Ryujin are the game-changers. They were created to answer a…Continue reading on Medium »
Combining Biology with Artificial Intelligence: Is Self-Correcting Tech the Next Innovative Change?
What if the future of artificial intelligence wasn’t just written in code, but grown in living tissue? In recent years, scientists have…Continue reading on Medium »
Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what has changed?
Phone bans are now well-established in many Australian primary and secondary schools. Have they made a difference?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Australian Christian College, a high school in the Melbourne outer suburb of Casey, implemented a phone ban on its campus, there were multiple reasons for the crackdown. Peer conflicts between students were escalating online, students were...
‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app
Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emergingThis month, indie musicians in Oakland, California, gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”.The events, held at Bathers library, featured speakers from indie station KEXP,...