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The price of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala dinner with the president on 22 May, describing it as the “most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION … Read more

A new study claims that AI models like ChatGPT and Claude now outperform PhD-level virologists in problem-solving in wet labs, where scientists analyze chemicals and biological material. This discovery is a double-edged sword, experts say. Ultra-smart AI models could help researchers prevent the spread of infectious diseases. But non-experts could also weaponize the models to … Read more

Financially-motivated threat actors – including ransomware crews – remain the single biggest source of cyber threat in the world, accounting for 55% of active threat groups tracked during 2024, up two percentage points on 2023 and 7% on 2022, demonstrating that cyber crime really does, to a certain extent, pay. At least, this is … Read more

According to Turley, OpenAI would throw its proverbial hat in the ring if Google had to sell. When asked if OpenAI would want Chrome, he was unequivocal. “Yes, we would, as would many other parties,” Turley said. OpenAI has reportedly considered building its own Chromium-based browser to compete with Chrome. Several months ago, the company … Read more

Owing to the aspirational state of things, OpenAI writes, “Our production models do not yet fully reflect the Model Spec, but we are continually refining and updating our systems to bring them into closer alignment with these guidelines.” In a February 12, 2025 interview, members of OpenAI’s model-behavior team told The Verge that eliminating AI … Read more

Price: £39.99 Developer: Milestone Publisher: Milestone Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Version Reviewed: PC I’m bonnet-over-boot in love with Hot: Wheels Unleashed, one of the most exciting, imaginative, and hands-down fun arcade racers I’ve played in years. Milestone’s game cherry-picks all the best bits from Trackmania, Burnout, and Micro Machines, … Read more

Nebula, the projector sub-brand of Anker, today unveiled the Nebula X1 outdoor smart projector. The triple laser projector boasts a new motorized gimbal-mounted lens with AI-driven auto image setup, a first-of-its-kind liquid cooling system, a new and innovative approach to sound with built-in speakers that can also work with an optional set of wireless satellite … Read more

In brief: Meta is broadening the reach and capabilities of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, unveiling a suite of new features and style options that signal a significant step forward in wearable technology. The company announced that its live translation tool, previously limited to select early adopters, is now rolling out to all markets where Ray-Ban … Read more

Key Takeaways HP agrees to a $4 million settlement to end a lawsuit that accuses it of deceptive advertising tactics. The settlement covers all administrative costs, lawsuit expenses, and compensation to aggrieved consumers. A similar case has also been filed against Amazon for mis-advertising its Fire TV. HP has agreed to enter into a $4 … Read more

Tony Smith and Angus Crawford BBC News Investigations Getty Images Young Instagram users could still be exposed to “serious risks” even if they use new Teen Accounts brought in to provide more protection and control, research by campaigners suggests. Researchers behind a new report have said they were able to set up accounts using fake … Read more