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E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover
Chemists modified E.coli to produce acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, from a bacterial molecule
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World’s largest camera captures first images at Vera Rubin Observatory
An 8.4m telescope with a 3,200MP car-sized camera captures ultra-high-res images, tripling Japan’s top space camera
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Iran’s Sejil missile: A regional game-changer?
Iranian experts consider the Sejjil a key symbol of Tehran's regional missile power
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The EV wheels are turning in Pakistan
From two-wheelers to four, Pakistan’s electric future is rolling — but can policy, trust, and infrastructure keep up?
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Apple mulls bid for AI startup Perplexity in search shake-up: Bloomberg report
Discussions at an early stage and may not lead to an offer since discussion with Perplexity's management
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Intel to layoff 20% factory workers, outsource marketing to AI and Accenture
Intel will outsource major marketing functions to Accenture and AI, sweeping layoffs as part of a corporate overhaul
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Snapchat acquires social-calendar app 'Saturn' to strengthen Gen Z appeal
Saturn, a social-calendar app, is used in roughly 80% of US high schools
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Tesla's 'Robotaxi' won't be driverless, set to launch with 'human monitors'
Tesla’s robotaxi launch includes human monitors, contradicting Elon Musk’s earlier claims of fully driverless rides
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24M unveils breakthrough EV battery with 1000-mile range, ultra-fast charging
24M’s Eternalyte electrolyte could enable 1,000-mile EV range and four-minute rapid charging
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Meta unveils Oakley smart glasses with AI and 3K video
Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses offer 3K video, AI, and 8-hour battery life, with Kylian Mbappé as ambassador
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Excessive AI use may lead to cognitive decline, reveals MIT study
Findings have vast practical implications such as decline in critical thinking, creativity, and independent reasoning
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Adobe launches 'Project Indigo', a free-to-use iPhone app for SLR-style photos
Adobe launches Project Indigo, a free iPhone app using AI to capture SLR-style photos without a login
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Midjourney launches first AI video tool to animate images
Midjourney has released its first AI video generator, animating user-uploaded or platform-created images
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Japan discovers low-cost catalyst that boosts hydrogen output 10x
Japanese researchers discover a manganese catalyst that boosts hydrogen output by 1,000%, avoiding rare metals
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Centurylink internet outages affect thousands in US
A major internet outage left over 45,000 users offline across the US hitting Colorado communities hardest
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Nvidia backs $650m funding round for Bill Gates’ nuclear firm TerraPower
Bill Gates' TerraPower secures $650m to build US advanced nuclear reactor, with Nvidia’s VC arm among key investors
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Veo 3 set to be integrated with YouTube Shorts over the summer
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan confirmed the news during Cannes Lions 2025
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US tech workers prefer YouTube over formal courses, survey finds
A new survey revealed 71% of tech workers now prefer YouTube as the premier learning tool for quick upskilling
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Apple wants AI to help build its next-generation chips
Apple is looking to harness generative AI to accelerate custom chip design, according to Johny Srouji
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Google launches voice-powered 'Search Live' as part of AI expansion
The feature is currently available for iOS and Android users in United States only
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Raqami Islamic Digital Bank and Haball join hands to launch Shariah compliant embedded finance for Pakistan’s SME sector
SMEs benefit from the partnership by gaining access to capital and growth without compromising their values
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US Senate passes landmark crypto bill for USD-pegged stablecoins
Bill dubbed GENIUS Act receives bipartisan support from Republicans, Democrats passing 68-30
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Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees: Sam Altman
He says while Meta tried to recruit from OpenAI, "none of our top talent has chosen to leave for them so far"
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Borderlands 4 launch price set at $70, ending speculation of price hike
Gearbox Software CEO confirmed the news on X, with the Standard Edition set to launch September 12, 2025
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OpenAI wins $200M US Defence Pentagon deal
OpenAI to develop prototype AI capabilities to address national security challenges in warfighting, enterprise domains
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Instagram users face sudden suspensions, AI under scrutiny
Content creators say the impact has gone beyond frustration
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Meta teams up with Oakley to tease AR smart glasses launch
Meta announces partnership with Oakley for smart glasses, launching June 20, aiming to dominate wearable tech space
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Majority of Americans receive their news from social media, according to study
Research reveals 54% of Americans use social media as their main news source, with X and YouTube leading the way
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WhatsApp ads are coming: Meta announces plans for ads in 'Updates' section
Meta introduces ads to WhatsApp, featuring business interactions in the Updates tab, separate from personal chats
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Penn State builds world’s first 2D computer using atom-thin materials
Engineers at Penn State have developed the first silicon-free computer made entirely from 2D materials
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Amazon commits to investing $13 billion to expand data centres in Australia
Amazon to invest $13bn in AI-powered data centres across Australia, the tech giant’s biggest project in region to date
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Tesla Model Y fails test in school-bus simulation, hits mannequins
Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' software failed to stop for a school bus and hit dummies in repeated safety tests in Texas
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New Google feature offers podcast-style answers to search queries
Google tests AI Audio Overviews in mobile search, letting users generate podcast-style answers for select queries
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James Webb Telescope unveils largest-ever map of the universe
James Webb Telescope captures 800,000+ galaxies in largest-ever deep space map, covering 98% of cosmic history
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Rice University students develop vibration-vest to guide blind dogs navigate
A student team at Rice University designed a vibration-based vest to help blind dogs safely explore their surroundings
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Toyota unveils hydrogen-powered race-car ahead of Le Mans
The hydrogen-powered GR LH2 Racing Concept is based on the GR010 Hybrid
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 official renders leaked, updates expected
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is set to launch soon with design, hardware, and software upgrades, including faster processor
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'The Outer Worlds 2' director confirms $80 launch price, facing backlash
The Outer Worlds 2 will launch at $80 with Brandon Adler clarifying that platform holders set prices, not developers
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Scale AI confirms $14.3 billion investment by Meta, CEO to leave company
Scale AI's CEO Alexandr Wang will focus on Meta's AI initiatives, particularly in the development of superintelligence
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Snapchat introduces new tools for content creators in latest update
Snapchat unveils new tools, including Timeline Editor and auto-save Stories, aimed at simplifying content creation
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Meta, XGS Energy to develop 150-megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico
The partnership aims to boost the use of renewable energy for data centres
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Meta and TikTok take EU to court over ‘unfair’ Digital Services Act levy
Arguments spotlight growing tensions between big tech and EU enforcement standards
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Android 16 released ahead of schedule, available to select Pixel users
Android 16 debuts with new features, including Live Updates for time-sensitive activities, edge-to-edge apps, and more
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Apple unveils latest features for iOS at WWDC 2025
Apple's WWDC 2025 showcased impressive AI updates, including language support, creative tools, and privacy features
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ChatGPT resumes operations after significant global outage
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced service interruptions on June 10th due to a partial system failure
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Meta to invest $14 billion in Scale AI after lackluster reception to Llama
Meta will acquire a 49% non-controlling stake in Scale AI, with co-founder Alexandr Wang joining Meta to lead research
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Development banks pledge €3b to fight ocean plastic by 2030
UN warns ocean plastic waste could triple to 37M tons a year by 2040, up from 11M tons in 2021 if trends continue
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Apple braces for turbulent WWDC amid technical, regulatory storm
Apple lags in AI upgrades as rivals surge; courts may soon challenge App Store rules and fees in US and Europe
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Meta in talks over potential $10b investment in AI firm Scale AI, says Bloomberg
Meta aims to launch an AI tool by next year to help brands fully create and target ads, WSJ reports
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Beijing launches AI ‘RoboBrain’ to power next generation of humanoid robots
BAAI unveils RoboBrain AI model in Beijing, marking a key step in China’s push for smarter, autonomous robotics