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Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early
Astronaut’s ‘serious medical condition’ forces Nasa to end space station mission early
Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a “serious medical condition” affecting one of the astronauts. MORE..
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people’s medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. MORE..
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify expands its monetisation program
Spotify is expanding its monetisation programme for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market. MORE..
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety rules taking effect on Thursday, as governments worldwide step up efforts to curb abuse and risks linked to artificial intelligence. MORE..
iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley
iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley
Researchers from investment bank Morgan Stanley say Apple will add Samsung’s 200MP cameras to the iPhone in 2028, and also add suppliers to potentially reduce costs. MORE..
Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026
Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026
Renowned Sri Lankan inventor Rohan De Lanerolle Snr has won five prestigious awards at the Asia Awards 2026 held in India. MORE..
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026
AI powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) announced the launch of its next-generation Vera Rubin superchip at CES 2026 on Monday in Las Vegas. One of six chips that make up what Nvidia is now calling its Rubin platform, Vera Rubin combines one Vera CPU and two Rubin GPUs in a single processor. MORE..
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the South Korean company says. MORE..
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung to double AI mobile devices to 800 million units this year
Samsung Electronics plans to double this year the number of its mobile devices with “Galaxy AI” features largely powered by Google’s Gemini, its co-CEO said, which would give the U.S. firm an edge over rivals as the global race in artificial intelligence heats up. MORE..
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide free internet services in Venezuela through February 3
Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday expressed support for the people of Venezuela as SpaceX-owned Starlink announced it was providing free broadband internet services in the country for a limited period, as Venezuela remains gripped by fast-moving political developments. MORE..
Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026
Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026
The new year is kicking off with a celestial feature: the Wolf Moon will light up the sky as the final supermoon visible until late 2026, astronomers say. MORE..
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. MORE..
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for children under 15 by next September, according to a draft law seen by AFP. MORE..
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. MORE..
Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta to buy Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Meta said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms. MORE..
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds
Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water, according to a new review of research that calls for urgent regulatory measures to manage the risks. MORE..
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
Amazon said on Sunday it has decided not to pursue plans to deliver goods by drone in Italy, saying that while it had made good progress with aerospace regulators, broader business regulatory issues did not support the project. MORE..
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
China’s cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. MORE..
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s U.S. operations. MORE..
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Several reports claim that the Amazon Web Services servers have crashed on the intervening night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. MORE..
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers that even major retailers use deceptive sales tactics. MORE..
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth’s only natural satellite. MORE..
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics to unveil world’s first 6K gaming monitor at CES 2026
Samsung Electronics will unveil five new gaming monitor models at CES 2026, to be held in Las Vegas on Jan. 4 (local time) next year, including the world’s first gaming monitor to support 6K ultra-high resolution. MORE..
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
India successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite on LVM3 in commercial mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission today, December 24, delivering the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit. MORE..