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OpenAI launches GPT-Image 1.5 with faster edits to rival Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro
OpenAI’s newest image model arrives amid intensifying competition with Google’s Gemini and rising expectations for production-ready AI visuals.
18 hours ago
Donald Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new US order
The White House said the move targets cartels and foreign networks, though experts doubt fentanyl is being used or planned as a terror weapon.
a day ago
Samsung hikes DDR5 memory prices over 100%, tightening pressure on consumer tech
Rising memory prices and Samsung’s DDR5 hike may soon translate into higher device prices or trimmed specs.
2 days ago
Trump enters AI talent war with US Tech Force hiring 1,000 engineers nationwide
Backed by major technology firms, the U.S. Tech Force aims to modernize government systems while competing with China in AI development.
2 days ago
Grok chatbot faces scrutiny after sharing false claims about Bondi Beach shooting
The AI questioned verified videos and photos, wrongly labeling footage as unrelated events and misidentifying Ahmed al Ahmed as someone else.
2 days ago
New fingerprint found on Hjortspring boat might help to solve century-old mystery
New evidence suggests that the mysterious makers of the legendary Hjortspring boat might have come from the Baltic Sea.
3 days ago
7,000-year-old skeleton reveals traumatic lion attack and surprising community care
Analysis of a 7,000-year-old skeleton with severe lion attack trauma shows successful healing.
3 days ago
New study shows ear piercing was key childhood rite in Maya society
A new study investigates when the Maya first got their ears pierced— and it revealed their deep beliefs about existence.
4 days ago
7,000-year-old walls discovered off French coast reveal sophisticated society
A 383-foot-long wall and 60 monoliths were found submerged in the sea.
4 days ago
Sea urchin pandemic spreads across Canary Islands, triggering near-total collapse
Repeated mass die-offs since 2022 have left sea urchin populations across the Canary Islands near local extinction.
5 days ago
Disney issues cease-and-desist to Google over AI use of its characters in major clash
The clash between Disney and Google marks the latest flashpoint in a widening battle over how AI models use copyrighted material.
6 days ago
GPT-5.2 release signals OpenAI’s push to reclaim leadership in high-end AI models
With new benchmark wins in reasoning and coding, GPT-5.2 targets both everyday users and businesses seeking reliable AI performance.
6 days ago
Shocking video: US plane crash-lands on busy highway after engine failure
The incident involved a fixed-wing multi-engine Beechcraft 55.
7 days ago
Australia enforces world-first teen social media ban to protect kids under 16
The move positions Australia as the first test case for strict global age-gating rules on social media.
7 days ago
Frozen warning: Microplastics turn up in Antarctica’s only native insect species
Only two fragments appeared in 40 larvae, yet researchers say the discovery marks the first evidence of microplastics inside Antarctica’s native insect.
8 days ago
Japan issues tsunami alerts after strong 7.6 offshore quake jolts northeastern region
A late-night earthquake off northern Japan sparks tsunami warnings up to 3 metres high. Officials are assessing damage and monitoring wave activity.
9 days ago
Bizarre robot dogs with faces of Elon Musk, other billionaires go viral at US art fair
The movements of robotic dogs are intentionally awkward.
12 days ago
The alarming rise of young scientists’ deaths in China raises global concerns
What’s killing these young researchers and why the world should care.
13 days ago
Anonymous by default: New US carrier launches with ZIP-only signup and no identity trail
Led by longtime privacy advocate Nicholas Merrill, the company aims to separate identity from network activity using encrypted architecture.
13 days ago
Russia bans Roblox, citing extremist posts and LGBT content hurting kids online
The move adds to a growing list of tech platforms targeted under the country’s tightening digital laws.
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