Human origins rewritten after major DNA breakthrough
Human origins rewritten after major DNA breakthroughHave a story? Email stacy.liberatore@dailymail.com By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 18:38, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 20:28, 27 April 2026 e-mail 68 View comments
China Blocks $2 Billion Meta Deal in AISector
Fez – China has blocked a planned $2 billion acquisition by Meta of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, with the move reflecting growing tensions between the U.S. and China over control of advanced technology. According to Al Jazeera, Chinese regulators informed parties involved in the deal that it had been cancelled following a review into possible violations of investment rules. Authorities later confirmed that foreign investment in Manus would be prohibited. The decision comes as compe...
You Can Now Customize Alienware’s Area-51 With AMD’s Newest CPU
InnovationGamingYou Can Now Customize Alienware’s Area-51 With AMD’s Newest CPUByMitch Wallace,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 02:30pm EDTApr 27, 2026, 02:32pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Area-51 desktopCredit: AlienwareIf you’re in the market for a flagship gaming PC and ha...
Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterAFP via Getty ImagesCanada is launching a government-owned investment fund to pay for major development projects in the country, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced. The Canada Strong Fund, a first for the country, will invest in energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and technology, with an initial contribution of C$25bn ($18.4bn; £13.5b...
GITEX Future Health Africa 2026: Where Africa’s Biomedical Sovereignty Meets Its Institutional Moment
Marrakech – When Casablanca hosts the inaugural edition of GITEX Future Health Africa from May 4 to 6, it will bring the continent’s most consequential conversation on healthcare and technology under one roof at a moment when the discursive and material conditions for systemic transformation have, by all measurable indicators, converged. Organized by KAOUN International in partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and He...
At Least 18% of Jobs Face Major AI Risk, OpenAI Economist Predicts
InnovationEnterprise TechAt Least 18% of Jobs Face Major AI Risk, OpenAI Economist PredictsByJoe McKendrick,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joe McKendrick covers how technology moves markets and careersFollow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 01:03pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Eliminate or restructure? Is AI ready?gettySome jobs are at risk of being swamped by...
Revealed: The science behind adidas' £450 single-use 'super shoe' that helped Sabastian Sawe smash the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Revealed: The science behind adidas' £450 single–use 'super shoe' that helped Sabastian Sawe smash the two–hour barrier at the London MarathonREAD MORE: Sabastian Sawe is first person to finish marathon in under 2 hoursBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:54, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 16:44, 27 April 2026 e-mail 19 View comments
Chilling secret online life of Correspondents' Dinner gunman exposed: Read his bone-chilling posts full of red flags before shooting
Chilling secret online life of Correspondents' Dinner gunman exposed: Read his bone-chilling posts full of red flags before shootingBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 16:25, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 16:30, 27 April 2026 e-mail View comments
OpenAI and Microsoft rewrite their $13 billion deal: Here's what changes
OpenAI and Microsoft have revised their partnership, ending Microsoft's exclusive license to OpenAI's AI technology. This allows OpenAI to sell its products on rival cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud, addressing previous limitations. Microsoft remains a primary cloud partner and significant shareholder, while OpenAI gains greater flexibility for potential IPO.
Starmer says ‘tide could be turning’ on shoplifting in England and Wales
Prime minister says number of people charged has risen by 17% and technology is helping police to tackle theftKeir Starmer has said the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue.CCTV footage that could be shared immediately with the police should be used more widely, the prime minister said, adding that “the hope of technology” could make a difference. Continue reading...
Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked
American energy technology company Itron has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack in mid-April and that hackers had gained access to some of its systems. In a legally required filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission late on Friday, Itron said it was “notified” that it had an intruder in its systems. The company did not say who notified it, but added that it subsequently expelled the hackers and has seen no signs of further intrusions to its internal systems.
Webtoon Teams With AI Avatar Tech Company Genies to Launch Character Chat Feature
Webtoon Entertainment and Genies, an AI avatar technology company, are partnering to bring new character-driven chat and digital experiences to the company’s platforms. The collaboration will allow participating creators to extend characters into 3D, interactive formats through tools integrated into Webtoon’s English platform. A curated group of creator-approved titles, including “The Greatest Estate Developer” and “The […]
WCL and WSL talking points: Arsenal show super strength but Manchester pair stumble
Barça’s need to adapt on show in Bayern draw, while Sam Kerr’s ‘perfect hat-trick’ is denied by a lack of technologyAlexia Putellas said Barcelona have to “adapt our game” after a 1-1 draw away to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The game, in which the scorer of Bayern’s equaliser, Franziska Kett, was sent off for pulling Salma Paralluelo’s hair late on, was a far cry from the 7-1 victory the Spanish champions earned over the German champions in their opening m...
Marketecture Media Taps Jackelyn Keller as Chief Commerical Officer
Marketecture Media, a publishing and live event outfit that focuses on the nexus of media and technology, has recruited Jackelyn Keller to serve as chief revenue officer as the company looks to scale its business events and content operations. The company just completed a $1 million seed funding round designed to help it expand its […]
EPIK Dubai reopening 2026: What to expect at Meydan Grandstand club
One of the Middle East’s most recognisable nightlife destinations, EPIK is back in Dubai with a refreshed identity and a more immersive take on after-dark entertainment. Located at The Meydan Grandstand, the venue blends advanced technology with live performance to create nights that feel more like full-scale productions than traditional clubbing.At the centre of the experience is a striking kinetic ceiling, a moving installation of light and motion that transforms the dance floor into an ever-s...
DECCA, Silal sign agreement to boost Dubai food security
Dubai: The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Silal to strengthen food security in Dubai through sustainable, technology-driven initiatives.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The MoU sets a framework to support local farmers, improve the competitiveness of domestic production, and ensure continuity of supply across the emirate.Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani, Director General of DECCA, sai...
Shanling Launches New SM90 Next-Generation Streamer DAC
InnovationConsumer TechShanling Launches New SM90 Next-Generation Streamer DACByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The SM90 is a new high-end streamer DAC from Shanling. SHANLINGShanling has announced the l...
How lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trick
How lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trickTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHow lack of goalline technology denied Kerr hat-trickClose00Women's Football Show pundits Gilly Flaherty and Nia Jones look at Sam Kerr's legitimate goal that wasn't given due to a lack of goalline technology in the WSL.WATCH MORE: The Women's Football ShowAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's FootballPublished7 minutes...
Apple's next CEO, John Ternus tells employees what Apple won't do with AI
Days after being named Apple's next CEO, John Ternus walked into a town hall and told employees what Apple won't do with AI: ship technology for technology's sake. With Siri still broken after two years of missed promises, Ternus laid out a two-part AI philosophy—one focused on internal data, the other on products that actually work. The question is whether Apple's restrained approach wins or falls further behind.
A solution to climate change? British scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky to reflect the sun's rays and slow global warming
A solution to climate change? British scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky to reflect the sun's rays and slow global warmingREAD MORE: Scientists pump chemicals into the ocean to stop global warmingBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:50, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 10:54, 27 April 2026 e-mail 29 View comments