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BT’s old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
BT could reap over £2 billion ($2.7 billion) by recycling copper from its old telephone network as the UK transitions to full-fibre broadband, according to a report by the Guardian. The windfall reflects a sharp rise in global copper prices, driven by surging demand from AI data centres, renewable energy projects and electrification efforts, pushing…
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Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
Razer has launched the Prio, a small, foldable mobile gaming controller that attaches directly to a phone via USB-C. It is aimed at mobile gamers who want console-quality controls in a highly portable form, folding flat when not in use so it can easily fit in a pocket. This matters as it marks Razer’s entry…
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Waymo goes on offense ahead of Tesla’s Cybercab launch
Waymo has publicly criticised approaches to autonomous driving that rely solely on cameras and end-to-end AI, in comments widely seen as aimed at Tesla, just a week before Tesla is expected to unveil its Cybercab robotaxi on 3 September 2026. The Alphabet-owned company argued in a blog post and an Axios interview that fully driverless…
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Nepal-China border flood toll mounts as Swalwell search footage emerges
Rescuers piece together the human cost of the Himalayan flood disaster despite one Australian survivor’s rescue, US solar savings prospects improve, a Montana step-uncle kills eight family members, and NSW quietly drops “toxic masculinity” from official language.
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QHD, WQHD, 4K, and 5K resolution: What do they mean and which is best for you?
Display resolution terminology such as QHD, WQHD, 4K and 5K can be confusing for shoppers, as manufacturers use overlapping acronyms that often refer to slightly different pixel counts depending on the device or industry. Understanding these terms helps consumers judge whether a higher-resolution display is worth the cost, given trade-offs such as battery drain on…
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Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to the general public in three more US cities – Denver, San Diego and Tampa, Florida – as it presses ahead with expansion before an anticipated move into international markets. The rollout matters because it extends autonomous ride-hailing to new regions of the US at a time when the…
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John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
John Deere has begun testing “JD”, a new AI chatbot designed to help farmers make decisions by drawing on their own field, machine and operational data. The assistant can answer questions on topics such as equipment settings, fuel usage and harvest timing, aiming to improve efficiency and profitability based on historical trends specific to each…
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Google brings its Pics image editor to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
Google has begun rolling out Pics, its AI-powered image generation and editing app, to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as Business and Enterprise Workspace customers, several months after previewing it to a small group of testers. The app combines text-to-image generation with detailed editing tools, positioning Google to compete with the likes…
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Google launches AI design suite for Workspace users
Google has launched Google Pics, a new suite of AI-powered creative design tools for Workspace users, aimed at making it easier for businesses to generate and edit “professional-grade” images. Built on Gemini and the Nano Banana generative AI model, the tool offers more precise control over image creation and editing than typical chatbot-generated visuals, letting…