Samsung Unveils ‘Project Luna’ Concept at Milan Design Week
Tetouan – South Korea’s Samsung has unveiled a new experimental device, “Project Luna,” at the Milan Design Week 2026, offering a glimpse into how future home technology could combine robotics with smart assistants. The concept device takes the form of a desktop unit with a circular head and a rotating display designed to follow the user’s position. Demonstrations show the device adjusting its angle automatically to maintain interaction, moving both forward and backward depending on use. During...
Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences
Science & TechnologyMicrosoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licencesBy Reuters -Apr 22, 2026LONDON: Microsoft must face a mass lawsuit alleging it overcharged thousands of British businesses to use Windows Server software on cloud computing services provided by Amazon, Google and Alibaba, a London tribunal ruled on Tuesday. Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi is bringing the case on behalf of nearly 60,000 businesses that run Windows Server on rival cloud platform...
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Technology Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting April 21, 20264:02 PM ET By Tristan Wood , Shannon Bond Police investigate the scene of a shooting near the student union at Florida State University on April 17, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. Two people were killed and five injured in the attack. Florida's attorney general is now investigating OpenAI because the alleged shooter used ChatGPT to help plan the attack. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty...
OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shootingJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersOpenAI is facing a criminal investigation in the US over whether its ChatGPT technology played a part in the murder of two people during a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday his office had been looking into the use of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot by a man who allegedly...
Reese Witherspoon Confronts Backlash Over AI Support: ‘No One Is Paying Me’ and Computers Should Not ‘Replace Humanity’
Last week, Reese Witherspoon went viral (in the wrong way) for declaring “the AI revolution has begun” and suggesting that women should learn about the technology. “The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average,” the “Morning […]
‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features
Science & Technology‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new featuresBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026WhatsApp is planning to launch a new ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription soon, and it just went live in the app’s Android beta ahead of an iOS rollout. Here are the details. Meta has growing ambitions to pull in subscription revenue from its massive user base, and WhatsApp is a part of those plans. Earlier this year, reports indicated that Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were all getting...
Nigeria Pushes Pan-African Digital Growth as Startups Dream Big
Casablanca – Nigeria is pushing to position itself at the center of Africa’s fast-growing startup scene, with a clear focus on scale, cross-border collaboration, and building digital infrastructure that actually connects the continent. Speaking on the sidelines of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency and Nigeria’s Chief Information Technology Officer, told Morocco World News (MWN) the conversation around t...
US falls behind in hypersonic race as China, Russia gain edge
The U.S. has spent years racing to develop hypersonic weapons to compete with China and Russia, but delays, shifting programs and limited testing capacity are raising concerns that Washington remains in a catch-up phase in a technology that could reshape modern warfare.Key programs have faced repeated delays, including setbacks in testing and development timelines, while others have been canceled and later revived as the Pentagon reassesses its approach. At the same time, limited testing infrast...
Dairy Queen's new drive-thrus without humans spark backlash by frustrated customers
Dairy Queen customers may soon be ordering Blizzards from an artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant — instead of a human employee. The popular fast-food chain is expanding its use of AI at its drive-thru locations, with plans to bring the feature to select franchises across the U.S. using voice technology from Presto, the company said in a news release.The partnership will allow customers to place orders through an automated voice assistant rather than a human employee.STARBUCKS USES CHATG...
Wall Street’s Crypto Ambitions Dealt a Setback by Latest Hack
The weekend hack that drained nearly $300 million from a small crypto project and triggered a $10 billion run on the largest decentralized lending platform could slow Wall Street’s growing interest in blockchain technology, according to Jefferies LLC.
EFL clubs make final decision on video challenges being first step towards VAR
EFL clubs make final decision on video challenges being first step towards VARClubs in the EFL seemingly have no interest in implementing video technology after being sounded out over the possibility of a challenge system similar to the one used in tennisCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer17:00, 21 Apr 2026Updated 17:00, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe EFL will not be using additional video technology anytime soon(Image: George Wood)EFL clubs have rejected bringing in the “coach’s challeng...
Satechi’s New ChargeView 140W Desktop GaN Charger With Real-Time Display
InnovationConsumer TechSatechi’s New ChargeView 140W Desktop GaN Charger With Real-Time DisplayByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 12:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The compact ChargeView is a GaN desktop charger with four USB-C ports and...
Met Police wins high court challenge over use of live facial recognition technology
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Your Water Company Has Become A National Security Problem
InnovationYour Water Company Has Become A National Security ProblemByCharles Radclyffe,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Digital Ethicist, writing about Emerging Technology and EthicsFollow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 11:12am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WOODHEAD, DERBYSHIRE - JUNE 11: In this aerial view low water levels impact the Woodhead Reservoir where...
YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities
YouTube is expanding its new “likeness detection” technology, which identifies AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, to people within the entertainment industry, the company announced on Tuesday. The technology works similarly to YouTube’s existing Content ID system, which detects copyright-protected material in users’ uploaded videos, allowing rights owners to request removal or share in the video’s revenue.
Apple Names John Ternus as CEO in Leadership Transition
Tetouan – Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership transition, naming John Ternus as its next chief executive officer, effective September 1. Tim Cook will step down after nearly 15 years as CEO to become executive chairman of the board, marking a new chapter in the company’s leadership. The transition, unanimously approved by the board of directors, follows a long-planned succession process aimed at ensuring continuity at the world’s most valuable technology company. Cook will remain in his...
After 80 yrs, Japan opens its weapons sector to world - what it means for India
Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier.
Google supercharges Chrome with Gemini AI in major regional rollout
Must ReadScience & TechnologyGoogle supercharges Chrome with Gemini AI in major regional rolloutBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Google has widened the rollout of its AI feature “Gemini in Chrome” to seven additional markets in the Asia-Pacific region, continuing its push to weave artificial intelligence more tightly into the browsing experience. The expansion now covers Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. The feature is being made available on desktop an...
Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID
Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesA facial recognition system deployed by the Met at Oxford Circus last summerTwo people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology (LFR) in London.Youth worker Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, from campaign group Big Brother Watch, brought the claim over concerns that facial recognition could be used arbitrarily or in...
Saudi IT Firm to Press Ahead with IPO Despite War Uncertainty
Saudi Arabian information technology services firm Dar Al Balad Business Solutions Co. is pressing ahead with plans to list on the kingdom’s stock exchange despite the disruptions caused by the regional conflict.