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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.

    • The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look

      NASA has unveiled a new Artemis-themed paint scheme on one of its T-38 astronaut training jets, replacing the long-familiar blue-stripe appearance with black and white panels, red and blue stripes, Artemis branding and Moon imagery. The redesign is intended to make the aircraft’s role in preparing astronauts for lunar missions more visible, even though the…

    • Manor Lords celebrates 4 million copies sold with a new major update which gives players the chance to become ‘a cow-herding mogul’

      Medieval city-building game Manor Lords has sold four million copies, its developer Slavic Magic announced alongside a major new update. The milestone underlines the continuing success of the early-access game, while the update expands players’ options for managing settlements and food production. The update introduces cows and calves, which can provide milk or be slaughtered…

    • Hundred firms urge stronger cyber defences against AI attacks

      One hundred firms, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI, have urged governments and organisations to strengthen cyber defences before increasingly capable AI systems can overwhelm existing safeguards. The letter argues that AI-assisted attacks could become more frequent and sophisticated within months, making protection of critical infrastructure such as hospitals and water utilities more urgent. Signatories…

    • China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown

      US authorities said they disrupted a China-linked hacking operation that had allegedly stolen sensitive data from more than 300 organisations and infiltrated several US government and research networks. The case highlights the scale of state-linked cyber activity and the use of commercial-style hacking services to target critical infrastructure, public bodies and private institutions. The FBI…

    • Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick

      Palo Alto startup Hoomanely has launched EverBowl, a sensor-equipped dog feeding station paired with an AI platform intended to flag early signs of illness. By tracking changes in eating, drinking, chewing, swallowing, facial temperature and oral movement, it aims to give owners and veterinarians longer-term health information before symptoms become obvious; however, it is not…

    • OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent

      OpenAI is testing a “Persistent mode” for its Codex command-line tool that could allow an AI agent to keep working until it is explicitly put to sleep. The feature matters because it points towards a more proactive, always-on form of AI assistant, as major technology companies compete to make general-purpose agents useful beyond software engineering.…

    • As Quixote Sheds Studio Space, Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A. Lease

      Producer Manny Halley is taking over Quixote’s former 125,000-square-foot Pacoima studio lease to establish Imani Studio, providing a new production base as Quixote reduces its exposure to underused soundstage space. The deal matters because it keeps a major Los Angeles production facility active amid a sustained downturn in film and television work, while expanding Black-owned…

    • Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters

      Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said on the company’s earnings call that it had “achieved AGI” for many tasks, but immediately described such milestones as “senseless”. The article argues that this reflects a wider problem: artificial general intelligence has no agreed definition or measurable threshold, allowing companies to make ambitious claims that may primarily serve…

    • Google adds flight alerts and hotel bookings to AI Mode

      Google is adding travel-planning tools to Search’s AI Mode, allowing users to track flight prices, compare travel costs using loyalty miles or hotel points, and book hotels through the chatbot. The changes matter because they extend AI Mode from providing travel suggestions into monitoring prices and completing purchases. Flight price tracking covers options from more…

    • SpeedoIQ swim tracker targets competitive goggle users

      Speedo has unveiled SpeedoIQ, a removable swim-tracking module designed to fit inside its latest Vanquisher goggles. The platform aims to challenge established smart-goggle makers by providing swimmers with post-session analysis and coaching information, while its approval for use in World Aquatics competitions could make it particularly relevant to competitive athletes. SpeedoIQ tracks pace, distance, breathing,…