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    Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

    Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

    • GoPro has been acquired and is getting into ‘defense, government, robotics and aerospace’

      GoPro has been acquired by Starman Holding in a $285 million all-cash deal, marking a dramatic shift for the action camera maker just days after YouTuber Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach became its largest shareholder without initially disclosing the stake in a sponsored review. Rather than a straightforward buyout, GoPro is framing the transaction as a “merger”…

    • 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.

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • Carney urges US to engage seriously before Canadian tariffs

      Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the US to “start being serious” about trade talks, days before Canada is due to hit back against Donald Trump’s tariffs with retaliatory duties of its own. The row has intensified after the collapse of US-Canada negotiations, with Trump signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake…

    • AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use

      AI security startup AIR has emerged from stealth with $50 million raised across two seed rounds to help companies vet the growing array of skills, plugins and MCP servers that AI agents rely on. As businesses increasingly grant agents access to sensitive systems, a new software supply chain of add-ons and tools has formed with…

    • GoPro merges with Starman Optical to target AI data centres

      GoPro is diversifying away from its core action-camera business by merging with optical-photonics firm Starman Optical, pivoting the company towards the booming AI data centre market. As part of the deal, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million and retain roughly a 10 percent stake in the combined business, which will remain publicly listed. The move…

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