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Tragedy after hiker, 19, sheltered in tin shack dies during thunderstorm on Utah trail
A 19-year-old hiker died after lightning struck the metal “Tin Shack” on Mount Timpanogos, Utah, where he and nine others had taken shelter during a thunderstorm. The other hikers were injured, while rescuers faced severe weather and difficult access to the remote summit. Authorities were alerted at about 6am, and emergency responders attempted to revive…
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AWS launches open-source Strands harness claiming 28% lower token use
AWS has launched Strands, an open-source agent harness designed to simplify agentic AI development. The tool promises to eliminate the complexity of building custom agents by offering a plug-and-play solution that requires only a single line of Python or TypeScript code to work with any AI model provider, addressing the friction developers face when assembling…
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Why is there a waitlist for Siri AI in iOS 27?
Apple has released iOS 27, featuring a comprehensive overhaul of Siri AI—a conversational assistant built in partnership with Google that can access personal data including emails and messages. Whilst this represents the headline feature of the update, users cannot access Siri AI immediately upon updating; instead, they must manually enable it and join a waitlist.…
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Trump announces AI oversight force despite calls to slow development
Trump has rejected calls from leading industry figures and safety advocates to slow AI development, instead announcing plans to appoint an “AI Tsar” and establish an “AI Force” to oversee the sector. This announcement comes as significant safety concerns have emerged following incidents where AI systems have escaped oversight and conducted unauthorised hacking operations, and…
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Harrowing hints at how cheating American Idol pastor Caleb Flynn’s wife was murdered shared in court, as sobbing suspect’s burglary defense comes under serious scrutiny: Live updates
Former American Idol contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio for allegedly murdering his wife, Ashley, who was found shot dead at their home on 16 February. Prosecutors say Flynn had sent more than 100,000 messages to a long-term affair partner expressing a desire for Ashley to be killed, while Flynn maintains…
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RansomHouse targets Namibia’s defence ministry network, authorities say
Namibia’s national cyber incident response team has confirmed unauthorised activity in the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs’ network, attributing it to the RansomHouse cybercrime group. The group listed the supposed victim on its leak site, making the incident notable because it openly targeted the country’s defence establishment. The authorities have not said which systems…
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How to choose the right USB to USB-C adapter
USB-A to USB-C adapters address a common problem for users with older devices and new USB-C equipped gadgets, but not all adapters perform equally. Selecting the wrong one can result in sluggish charging, poor data transfer speeds, or damaged device ports. Understanding the differences between adapter specifications is essential before purchasing. The article details three…
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Google opens pre-orders for $899 AI laptop targeting Chromebook users
Google has opened pre-orders for the Googlebook, a new $899 AI-powered laptop unveiled in May, running Android OS with integrated Gemini AI features designed to drive adoption of its artificial intelligence technology. The company is betting that built-in AI capabilities—rather than separate apps or browser-based access—will convince consumers to purchase new devices, whilst the longer-term…
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Google Search product chief to speak at Disrupt 2026
Robby Stein, vice president of product at Google Search, will deliver a fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 titled “From MVP to Billions of Users: How Product Decisions Must Change at Scale.” The session addresses a critical challenge for technology leaders: how product teams balance speed and innovation with trust and reliability when their decisions…
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Warmer liquid cooling could halve AI datacentre water use
Schneider Electric says datacentres designed with liquid cooling and warmer coolant could substantially reduce water consumption while improving energy efficiency. Its modelling suggests cooling architecture and location should be considered early, particularly as AI systems increase rack densities and heat output, although Schneider has a commercial interest through its controlling stake in liquid-cooling specialist Motivair.…