The Ultimate Showdown: Lamborghini Urus vs BMW XM vs Porsche Cayenne - Which SUV Reigns Supreme?
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as we pit the Lamborghini Urus, BMW XM, and Porsche Cayenne against each other. Discover which of these powerhouse SUVs delivers the perfect combination of speed, luxury, and cutting-edge technology!
‘Fork in the road’: CEO of Amazon-backed Rivian on why carmakers need to invest in EVs
RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decadeCarmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “woefully behind” on technology by the end of the decade, according to the boss of Rivian, an Amazon-backed US electric carmaker.RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and chief executive, said the car industry has reached a “fork in the road” in the choice between short-term profits and the heavy investments, par...
Motorists face £1,000 fines as AI traffic cameras expand across UK targeting major driving offences
Drivers across the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 as more AI-powered cameras are used to check vehicles on UK roads. The UK now has around 12,000 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, which scan more than 100 million number plates every day. The cameras automatically check if a vehicle has valid insurance, road tax and an MOT.More councils have also begun using the technology to catch drivers breaking traffic rules. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say I...
India's long‑range rockets can pick-off terror targets deep inside enemy territory
India is revolutionising its defence strategy with advanced long-range rocket systems like Pinaka and the upcoming Suryastra. These weapons are transforming from battlefield support to strategic assets, capable of precision strikes deep into enemy territory. This shift towards non-contact warfare emphasizes disrupting enemy operations from a distance, minimising troop exposure, and enhancing India's military modernization. The development signifies a move towards technology-driven dominance in f...
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slumpImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesByOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterPublishedJust nowAsian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, led by a sell-off in technology firms as investors worried that recent jumps in share prices had gone too far.Trading on South Korea's Kospi was temporarily halted as an 8% fall in the benchmark index triggered a mechanism intended to curb panic selling. The index closed 5.8% lower.It comes after shares in Apple fell sharply on...
Bill Gates' Shocking Predictions for 2027: Are You Prepared for the Future?
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist, has made some eyebrow-raising predictions about the future. As we look towards 2027, his insights could redefine our understanding of technology, health, and climate change.
South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence ministerAll of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as drone operators in a sweeping overhaul of its warfare strategy, the defence minister has said.“All soldiers should be able to use drones like a second personal firearm,” Ahn Gyu-back, who heads the defence ministry in Seoul, said on Friday. Continue reading...
Australian musicians sound warning note after Nick Cave, Kylie and many more slurped into AI training tool
‘It’s all just rendered useless’ Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey says as AI scrapes millions of songs to learn how to make musicPaul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning are among big-name Australian musicians upset that their original songs have been found in datasets used to train artificial intelligence.A dataset search tool recently created by US publication The Atlantic reveals millions of creative works have been scraped from the internet to train the disruptive technology. Continue reading...
India has quake warning system for Himalayan region
NEW DELHI: India, like any other country, does not have scientifically proven earthquake prediction technology, but it does have seismic monitoring networks and regional earthquake early warning (EEW) systems in the Himalayan region that can provide a few seconds of advance notice just after an earthquake starts.
From Amazon, ABB to Google, AirTrunk & more: Global giants commit billions of dollars to India
Large US technology companies have collectively committed billions of dollars to India, highlighting the country's growing importance as a key destination for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and deep-tech investments.
Powering the future of energy
Carbon dioxide has become a key factor in power generation. Its supercritical form is now used as a working medium to replace steam in power units, delivering higher efficiency. The world's first commercial facility using this technology has been running stably in Southwest China for half a year, now operating with two units for waste heat recovery in a steel plant. Known as "Chaotan One," the technology is backed by a team dedicated to powering the future of energy. Watch this report by CGTN's...
FBI warns battlefield-style drone attacks could reach US: 'Only a matter of time'
EXCLUSIVE: It is "only a matter of time" before the type of drone attacks seen on battlefields overseas reach the United States, FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia warned in an interview with Fox News Digital — as investigators race to prepare for rapidly evolving technology that could eventually allow operators thousands of miles away to pilot aircraft targeting Americans."I think the biggest threat right now, kind of the five-yard target, if you will, is going to be that threat from a drone," Raia...
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster gameImage source, Rockstar GamesImage caption, GTA 6 will feature Jason and Lucia as playable charactersByLaura Cress and Liv McMahon, Technology reportersPublished19 June 2026Updated 43 minutes agoThe latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, is set to be the biggest games launch of the year.GTA 6 became available to pre-order at midnight on 25 June in the UK and elsewhere around the world, after Rocks...
‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age
Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introducing badges in content creation, digital communication and online safety after consulting nearly 3,000 teenagers who said they wanted skills to help them navigate a world increasingly shaped by AI, social media and digital technology.The new Explorer Scout badges, part of the Scout movement’s first major overhaul in almost 25 years, will require 1...
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilitiesImage source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiByOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterPublished3 minutes agoUS artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic has accused Chinese e-commerce and technology firm Alibaba of "brazenly" and "illicitly" extracting its Claude AI model's capabilities.In a letter seen by the BBC, the San Francisco-based company said operators linked to Alibaba carried out almost 29 mil...
US opens second federal investigation of deadly Tesla crash into Texas home
Driver told authorities he had driver-assistance technology engaged before crash that killed 76-year-old Martha AvilaThe US government has opened a second federal investigation into a recent crash of a Tesla that reportedly had driver-assistance technology engaged, struck a Texas home and killed a resident.Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who was killed, has sued over the wreck. Continue reading...
‘We should be worried’: report sheds light on ICE’s booming arsenal of hi-tech surveillance tools
Spending on government contracts with tech firms that use AI-powered tools to track immigrants has soared to record levels under Trump 2.0, report saysA new report sheds light on the unprecedented growth of the US government’s immigration surveillance arsenal, revealing fresh details about how spending on technology and AI tools to find and track migrants has soared to record levels during Donald Trump’s second term.The report, released this week, analyzed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
California deputies use magnet-equipped drone to disarm knife-wielding sex offender hidden in garage
In what they called a "first in the nation," a California sheriff's office used a drone equipped with a magnet to disarm a wanted man, pulling a knife from his hand without risking the life of a single officer.On Wednesday, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office posted a video to social media showing how its officers used emerging technology to arrest 30-year-old Austin Carter, who was holed up inside his filthy home.Carter was being pursued by law enforcement for violating his parole. According...
Meta plans to release AI-powered prediction market app, documents show
Technology Meta plans to release AI-powered prediction market app, documents show June 24, 20262:39 PM ET Bobby Allyn Meta is planning to release its own prediction market app to compete with popular sites like Kalshi and Polymarket. Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images North America Meta is planning to launch its own prediction market app to compete with companies like Kalshi and Polymarket in a booming sector that some analysts proje...
Trump admin unveils 11-foot-tall, AI-designed nuclear test flight vehicle at the Great American State Fair
The Trump administration announced that it has successfully developed and tested a new nuclear-weapons-related flight vehicle using artificial intelligence, advanced supercomputing and 3D printing technology, marking a milestone National Nuclear Security Administrator Brandon Williams compared to the Manhattan Project.As the Great American State Fair kicks off on the National Mall, one of the most consequential exhibits on display may be an 11-foot-tall flight vehicle built not for a museum, but...