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Google launches new study tools for students across Search and Gemini
Google has announced a broad rollout of AI-powered study tools across Search and Gemini, including interactive visuals, 3D simulations, customised practice quizzes and a new dedicated student hub. The update reflects Google’s push to establish Gemini as the go-to AI assistant for students, as it faces growing competition from OpenAI and education-focused startups such as…
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GP’s AI receptionist has trouble to understand patients’ Yorkshire accents – leaving them struggling to get appointments
A GP surgery’s artificial intelligence phone receptionist has been struggling to understand patients with Yorkshire accents, making it harder for some to book appointments. The system, designed to handle incoming calls and triage requests automatically, appears to misinterpret regional pronunciation, causing confusion, delays and frustration for patients trying to reach their doctor. The case highlights…
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HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE And EPIPHONE Unveil Explorer Custom Guitar In Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle
Epiphone has launched the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in a new Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish, a signature guitar created with HALESTORM frontwoman and Gibson brand ambassador Lzzy Hale. It is the latest addition to her ongoing series of Epiphone signature instruments, which have previously proved popular with fans and collectors, and is now available…
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Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
OpenAI has revoked access for several security researchers to its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) programme, a vetted scheme that relaxes some cybersecurity guardrails on its AI models for legitimate research purposes. The company has confirmed the removals were caused by a technical error rather than a deliberate policy change, but the incident has still…
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How ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Pluribus’ Casting Directors Found Their Emmy-Worthy Town Locals, Hospital Patients and Hive Mind Members
Casting directors behind several Emmy-nominated shows – “The Pitt,” “Widow’s Bay,” “Pluribus” and “Hacks” – have been recognised this awards season for filling out supporting and guest roles that helped their series stand out. Character actors including Kate O’Flynn, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Lauren Weedman and Patrick Ball earned their first Emmy nominations for smaller but…
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The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
A Chinese launch company, LandSpace, successfully recovered the first-stage booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday, marking the second successful landing of an orbital-class Chinese booster in just over a month. The achievement underlines the rapid pace at which China’s commercial and state-backed space sector is developing reusable rocket technology, a capability that until this…
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Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete
Xbox’s latest console update is rolling out now to Xbox Insiders, giving players more control over the home screen and saves, as well as improvements to profile customization. As part of the update, which will first roll out to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insider members starting today, tiles can now be more easily removed…
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MICHAEL MONROE Announces Spring 2027 U.S. Tour Dates
Former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe has announced a short US tour for spring 2027, taking in five club dates plus a run on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. The tour follows his return to American stages after a lengthy absence and comes in support of his latest studio album, “Outerstellar”, released in February 2026.…
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ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home
‘Personally owned body-worn cameras are prohibited,’ ICE tells The Reg. Because the last thing DHS needs is more proof of misconduct
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Watch Valve set up the Steam Frame in its own leaked videos
Valve appears to have accidentally leaked several videos demonstrating how to unbox and set up its upcoming Steam Frame virtual-reality headset. The clips briefly appeared on the ARM Steam client following an update before being pulled, offering an unusually detailed preview of the device ahead of its official release. This matters because Valve has yet…