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The incomplete history of Duo devices
Apple has unveiled its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, but the name and concept both have a long history that predates the launch. The Verge notes that “Duo” has been used repeatedly across the tech industry for decades, spanning gaming consoles, laptops, chargers and rival foldable phones, meaning Apple’s new device is far from…
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The AI Researcher Who Just Quit Anthropic Says It’s ‘Crunch Time for Humanity’
Jacob Coxon, a researcher who worked on the pretraining stage of AI development at Anthropic and previously at OpenAI, has left the company and warned in an interview with WIRED that colleagues across the industry privately describe the next year or two as “crunch time” or the “endgame” for humanity. His remarks, echoed by other…
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It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
Apple’s launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, both $100 more expensive than their predecessors, is the latest sign that smartphone price rises have become an industry-wide trend in 2026 rather than an Apple-specific decision. Google, Samsung and smaller manufacturers such as Sony and Motorola have all raised prices by similar amounts this…
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Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo launches with two rear cameras
Apple has entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, which a hands-on review from Engadget calls the company’s most exciting device in nearly a decade. The device features a titanium frame with IP68 water and dust resistance, a seamless transition animation between its two displays, and a barely perceptible crease thanks to a…
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Motorola teases new compact foldable Razr
Motorola has teased a new Razr foldable via an Instagram Reel, signalling a departure from the line’s signature vertical flip design. Instead, the upcoming model will use a compact, book-style folding structure similar to a mini tablet, joining a broader industry shift towards wider foldable screens seen recently in devices such as the Samsung Galaxy…
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Trump cuts Britain out of AI race: Fears for UK national security as tech bosses bow to president and lock Britain out of latest model
Reports emerged that AI company Anthropic failed to submit its latest model, Claude Mythos 5.1, to the UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) for safety testing, reportedly following pressure from President Trump. The move has alarmed British politicians across the political spectrum, who warn it could leave the UK unable to assess and manage risks from…
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Google AI Mode can hold your hand through fantasy football season
Google is updating Search’s AI Mode to act as a fantasy football assistant, letting users link their Yahoo Fantasy or Sleeper accounts so the AI can offer personalised advice on lineups, starters and free-agent pickups. The move is part of a broader push to add sports-tracking features to Search ahead of the new football season,…
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San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads
San Francisco’s city attorney has formally ordered Meta to stop allowing adverts that use AI to transform images of children into sexually explicit videos, after investigative reporting found the company had run hundreds of such adverts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. The adverts directed users to AI image- and video-generation apps capable of “digitally undressing”…
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“In the early days of Genesis, audiences walked out during songs that later became classics. For artists, life is a coconut shy with yourself as the coconut”: Steve Hackett’s stoic reaction to the solo track that split his fans
Steve Hackett, the former Genesis guitarist, has spoken candidly about the divided reaction to Wingbeats, a track from his 2022 solo album Surrender Of Silence that blends his signature guitar sound with African-inspired world music. He said the song, inspired by a visit to Ethiopia, has provoked an unusually strong split among his fanbase, but…