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The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G may look like a premium upgrade on paper, but early reviews suggest Samsung’s latest mid-range phone plays things far safer than many buyers expected. At first glance, the A57 appears to tick all the right boxes. It features a slimmer design, brighter display, upgraded AI tools, and longer software support. Samsung has also refined the phone’s appearance with metal sides and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, bringing it visually closer to the company

Sony has unveiled the Sony 1000X The Collexion, a new ultra-premium addition to its flagship headphone lineup designed to celebrate a decade of the company’s 1000X series. Positioned above the Sony WH-1000XM6, the new headphones shift Sony’s focus from pure functionality towards luxury design, comfort, and higher-end audio performance. The launch marks the company’s first attempt to create a more fashion-led, audiophile-focused version of its already popular noise-cancelling

AI researcher and OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic’s pre-training team, marking another significant shift in the growing competition for top talent across the artificial intelligence industry. Karpathy is widely recognised for his work in deep learning and AI research, having previously held senior roles at OpenAI and Tesla. His move to Anthropic adds another high-profile figure to a company already competing closely with OpenAI, Google, and other leadin

Google has announced major updates to Gemini as competition in the AI assistant market continues to intensify. The upgrades aim to make Gemini more capable across tasks including reasoning, personal assistance, productivity, and content creation. Google is positioning the platform as a stronger rival to leading AI systems such as ChatGPT and Claude. New features reportedly include deeper integration across Google services, improved memory, smarter AI agents, and expanded mult

Amazon is reportedly increasing investment in AI-powered shopping and recommendation systems as the company pushes to personalise customer experiences more aggressively. The initiative focuses on using generative AI to improve product discovery, automate customer assistance, refine recommendations and increase conversion rates across Amazon’s platform. The strategy reflects how artificial intelligence is becoming deeply integrated into e-commerce operations rather than sittin

Investor demand for semiconductor companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure continued rising this week as the global expansion of AI systems accelerated. Suppliers connected to data centres, AI accelerators, high-bandwidth memory and cloud infrastructure all benefited from renewed market optimism. The trend highlights a growing reality across the technology sector. AI growth no longer depends purely on software breakthroughs. Physical computing infrastructure h

Researchers in the United Kingdom are turning to satellites and artificial intelligence to help track hedgehog populations as conservation groups attempt to slow the animal’s ongoing decline. The project combines satellite imaging, environmental monitoring and AI powered analysis to identify habitats where hedgehogs are most likely to survive and reproduce. By processing large amounts of geographic and ecological data, researchers hope to better understand how urban developme

Elon Musk has suffered another courtroom defeat, yet few expect the billionaire entrepreneur to change his approach to legal battles any time soon. The latest lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal disputes involving Musk across his various companies and public activities. Over the years, he has faced cases linked to investor relations, social media comments, labour issues and regulatory investigations. Despite repeated setbacks, Musk has consistently chosen to fight cases a

The Artemis Moon programme continues advancing as space agencies and private companies work together to prepare for the next era of lunar exploration. The programme aims to return humans to the Moon while building the technology and infrastructure needed for future missions deeper into space, including Mars. New testing phases, spacecraft developments, and astronaut training programs are moving forward as engineers refine systems designed for long-term space travel. The progr

Satellite internet is growing rapidly as companies race to connect more people across the globe. New low-Earth orbit satellite networks are making internet access faster and more reliable, especially in rural and remote areas where traditional broadband services are limited. The technology is becoming one of the biggest changes in global communication infrastructure. Major tech companies and space firms are launching thousands of satellites into orbit to expand coverage. Thes

image: XBOX Wire Microsoft has launched a new feedback initiative called XBOX Player Voice, giving players a more direct way to share ideas, complaints, and feature requests with the company. The program is now live and forms part of Xbox’s broader push to rebuild closer relationships with its community under new leadership. The system acts as a central hub where players can submit suggestions, vote on existing ideas, and highlight problems they want Xbox to address. Microsof

Sony has announced another price increase for PlayStation Plus subscriptions, citing “ongoing market conditions” as the reason behind the change. The new pricing takes effect from May 20 and will apply to new subscribers in selected regions. The increases affect PlayStation Plus Essential’s shorter subscription plans. One-month memberships will rise to £7.99 in the UK, while three-month subscriptions will increase to £21.99. Annual plans currently remain unchanged. Existing s

Amazon is expanding Alexa’s capabilities again, this time with a feature that can generate full podcast-style audio episodes using artificial intelligence. The new tool allows users to receive spoken summaries and discussions on topics of interest, turning information into personalised audio content rather than traditional search results. The feature is designed to make consuming news, learning material, and updates feel more conversational. Instead of simply answering questi

Microsoft announced additional AI infrastructure and cloud expansion plans across several European markets as demand for localised computing capacity continues rising. The investment reflects growing pressure from governments and enterprises that want greater control over where sensitive data is stored and processed. Businesses increasingly prioritise: Local AI computing capacity Sovereign cloud infrastructure Regulatory-compliant data hosting Reduced reliance on external jur

Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI and chief executive Sam Altman, ending one of the most closely watched legal disputes in the artificial intelligence industry. The case centred around claims made by Musk regarding OpenAI’s direction and whether the company had moved away from its original mission. Musk, who helped co-found OpenAI before leaving the organisation, had argued that the company prioritised commercial interests over its initial goals. The court’s decis

Apple is reportedly increasing investment in AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses and next-generation health-focused devices, as competition with Meta and Google intensifies. The move signals a broader shift in how major technology companies view artificial intelligence. Firms are no longer treating AI as a standalone application confined to phones or laptops. They want it integrated continuously into daily life through devices people wear and interact with naturally

AI fatigue is becoming a real trend as consumers and workers begin feeling overwhelmed by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in everyday life. What started as excitement around AI-powered tools and assistants is now leading to frustration for some users who feel surrounded by endless automation, notifications and AI-generated content. Many companies have rushed to add AI features into apps, devices and online platforms over the past two years. From smartphones and sear

For years, Amazon’s Kindle helped define digital reading. The devices were simple, reliable and built to last—qualities that made many owners keep them for more than a decade. Now, as Amazon prepares to end support for older Kindle models, a growing number of users are choosing an unexpected response: jailbreaking their devices instead of replacing them. The shift reflects a wider frustration spreading across consumer technology. People are increasingly questioning what owner

One of the world’s most influential scientific research platforms is taking a firmer stance against careless AI use in academia. ArXiv, the widely used repository for preprint research papers, will now ban authors for a year if they submit work showing clear evidence that large language models generated content without proper human oversight. The decision reflects growing anxiety inside the academic world over what researchers increasingly describe as “AI slop” — low-quality,

AI-powered coding tools are rapidly transforming the software engineering industry by changing how developers write, test and manage code. From automated code suggestions to AI-generated applications, these tools are helping programmers work faster and more efficiently than ever before. Major technology companies are now heavily investing in AI-driven development platforms as competition in the space continues to grow. Developers are increasingly using AI assistants to handle