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Lemmo’s first cargo e-bike uses a compact semi-solid-state battery
Lemmo has introduced the Lemmo 3, its first cargo bike, with a semi-solid state battery that the company says is safer, smaller and longer-lasting than a conventional lithium-ion pack. The battery technology is notable because it may reduce fire risk while providing more range in a compact package. The 39kg step-through longtail has a 960Wh…
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ChatGPT and Grok altered images to remove Muslim women’s hijabs
The Guardian tested leading AI chatbots to determine if they would remove hijabs from images of Muslim women when prompted. Some complied with this request, demonstrating how these tools can violate the religious dignity of Muslim women. The investigation was sparked by a French far-right politician who used image-editing technology to remove a hijab and…
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Second recording given to police investigating assault allegations against Swans players
A second secret recording has been handed to Victoria Police as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that three adult entertainers were sexually assaulted by Sydney Swans players during post-match celebrations in Melbourne on August 17. The case has attracted significant public attention and prompted the suspension of five Swans players from the club…
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Women account for just 16% of UK cybersecurity workforce, survey finds
Women make up just 16 per cent of the UK cybersecurity workforce, the lowest share recorded since 2021, while their representation among workers with at least six years’ experience is only 12 per cent. A government survey found structural barriers to senior roles, including employers’ assumptions about women’s technical skills and family plans, alongside persistent…
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Sycamore nears £7bn sale of Boots to Canadian Weston family
Sycamore Partners is reportedly in advanced talks to sell Boots to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family for $9bn (£7bn), with a deal potentially due as soon as next week. The sale would return the family to the UK high street after it sold Selfridges for £4bn in 2022. Sycamore bought Walgreens Boots…
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Deadly cartels know where our border agents live. We have to protect their families
A Justice Department inspector general audit found that the department is poorly coordinated in addressing ubiquitous technical surveillance, leaving employees, investigations, sources and witnesses at greater risk. The article argues that federal agencies should better protect law enforcement officers and their families from information that cartels can use to track and intimidate them. The article…
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A third of Britons say life would improve without social media tomorrow
According to Opinium Research’s poll of 2,000 adults and 1,100 parents conducted in May, just 7 per cent of Britons believe social media is a force for good, and approximately one in three think life would improve if all these platforms disappeared tomorrow. This research reveals a significant crisis of confidence in social media’s value…
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French pro skier Juliette Willmann dies in Patagonian avalanche aged 29
Professional skier Juliette Willmann, 29, died after an avalanche swept her and her newlywed husband down Cerro Creston in Argentina’s Patagonian Andes. Her husband, Pierre-Idris Mehdi, survived and was evacuated for treatment; her death is under investigation. The avalanche struck at about 12.30pm on Tuesday, carrying the couple roughly 1,312 feet from a starting elevation…
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TIME honours Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells for championing social media age restrictions
Anika Wells, Australia’s communications minister, has been named on TIME magazine’s list of influential rising stars for championing social media age restrictions for under-16s. The honour reflects international recognition of Australia’s world-leading regulatory approach to protecting children online, which has inspired similar measures in Europe, Asia and some US states. Wells pursued the landmark restrictions…
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Zimbra flaw breaches email servers; Huawei overtakes Nvidia in China
A critical Zimbra vulnerability is being exploited to steal corporate emails and credentials. Huawei claims its Ascend processors have overtaken Nvidia in China’s chip market.