Paralysed man regains movement in arms and hands after brain implant breakthrough
Keith Thomas, a 42-year-old from Massapequa, New York, suffered a devastating neck injury while diving into a swimming pool in July 2020. The accident left him paralysed from the chest down, unable to move his limbs."The next day I couldn't even move," Thomas recalled of waking in hospital after being airlifted from the scene.Six years on, a revolutionary brain implant has transformed his daily life. The technology, which bypasses his damaged spinal cord, now enables him to feed himself and lift...
Xi Jinping challenges American supremacy after US-led AI safety agency push
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented a new global artificial intelligence vision. He promoted China's open-source technology as a worldwide public good. This initiative directly counters the US-led alliance and its safety agency proposals. China also launched the World AI Cooperation Organisation for global tech inclusion. Beijing aims to share its AI breakthroughs and expertise with developing nations.
China's Ambitious Vision: Xi Jinping Aims for Global Dominance in Artificial Intelligence
In a bold move, President Xi Jinping has outlined China's strategic ambitions to become the world's leading power in artificial intelligence (AI). This announcement underscores the nation's commitment to advancing technology while reshaping the global economic landscape.
China vows to make AI a driver for shared prosperity amid AI gap
Through open-source models, technology cooperation and international initiatives, China has been working to make AI more accessible and ensure that AI development benefits people across the world.
India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.
‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?
Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashion statement about the importance of privacyAs facial recognition technology is rolled out across Britain’s public spaces, a new generation of designers say privacy could be the next big fashion trend.Companies have started incorporating “adversarial patterns” in their garments – carefully designed arrangements of shapes, colours and repeated motifs said to exploit weaknesses in so...
'Ghost font': The font humans can read but AI can't
An American designer has developed a unique font that humans can read. This innovative font relies on a motion-based optical illusion to display hidden text. Advanced artificial intelligence systems have struggled to decipher the concealed messages accurately. The creator believes this technology could enhance security measures like CAPTCHAs and watermarking. This development highlights a current difference in human and AI visual processing capabilities.
Why railways picked Jind-Sonipat route for its 1st hydrogen train
India has joined select nations operating hydrogen-powered trains with its first service. The Jind-Sonipat route was chosen for its low traffic and infrastructure availability. This 10-coach train is the longest of its kind globally. It utilizes indigenous technology and a powerful fuel-cell propulsion system. The service will eventually be extended to New Delhi.
China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’
The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.
House hunting? These tips can help you avoid AI rental scams
In an era of advanced technology, online rental scams have become more cunning, leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive unsuspecting tenants. Fraudsters craft fake property listings and convincingly impersonate landlords. To safeguard against these scams, it's crucial for renters to be cautious of unusually low rents and landlords who refuse inspections. Always conduct in-person visits and confirm ownership before making any financial commitments, opting for secure payment methods to mitig...
Battle of the Titans: 2026 Electric SUVs – BMW iX vs. Mercedes EQS vs. Audi Q8 e-tron
The future of electric SUVs is here, and it's a showdown of epic proportions! Discover which luxury electric SUV reigns supreme in performance, technology, and design in our head-to-head comparison of the BMW iX, Mercedes EQS, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
Skyroot Aerospace to launch India’s first private orbital rocket on Saturday
India's private space sector is poised for a significant advancement this Saturday. Skyroot Aerospace will launch the Vikram-1, its first orbital-class rocket. This historic mission, named Mission Aagaman, will lift off from Sriharikota. The rocket carries technology demonstration payloads and unique artwork into space. This launch marks a major milestone for India's burgeoning private space industry.
Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
Trump Media to sell early access to key social postsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, US President Donald Trump. ByFrancisco VelasquezBusiness reporter Published1 minute agoTrump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, is launching a paid service to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to its most influential posts, though it is not clear if the paid service will include President Trump's posts.Launching 1 August, instant updates will be delivered from key accounts, it said...
MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games
AI has just been ejected from the game.Major League Baseball effectively outlawed the practice of using iPads during games to access artificial intelligence tools, and use of AI to shape in-game strategy.Teams were installing custom apps that pushed the boundaries of the technology guidelines, as the iPads were being used "beyond their originally intended purpose to include recommendations regarding substitutions, pitch calling, and other in-game decisions traditionally made by players and coach...
Is THIS where aliens are hiding? Rocky 'super-Earth' 48 light-years away could be our best chance of finding life, scientists say
Is THIS where aliens are hiding? Rocky 'super–Earth' 48 light–years away could be our best chance of finding life, scientists sayREAD MORE: Discovery of new alien worlds rewrites understanding of cosmosSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 19:00, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 19:00, 16 July 2026 e-mail 170 View comments
Air filters can now collect DNA traces from wildlife, viruses and humans
Innovative scientists have developed a method to analyze airborne environmental DNA using standard air filters. This groundbreaking technology can detect local wildlife and monitor viruses without the need for direct observation. Existing national air pollution monitoring stations are already harnessing this essential biological data. Utilizing advanced sequencing techniques, researchers can map entire ecosystems and explore genetic variations within species.
Breathalysers in cars ruled out by the Government but it will mandate a raft of other safety features, including speed limiter technology
Breathalysers in cars ruled out by the Government but it will mandate a raft of other safety features, including speed limiter technologySee more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy FREDA LEWIS-STEMPEL, SENIOR MOTORING REPORTER Updated: 13:22, 16 July 2026 e-mail 14 View comments
Palantir CTO says tech innovators are building for America in shift since Trump returned to White House
Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar told the Ruthless Podcast in a new interview that there has been a shift within the technology community, and since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, tech entrepreneurs are now building in the national interest."You have hundreds of founders out there now who are building in the national interest," Sankar said in an interview released Thursday morning on the shift in the tech sector. "And I think this is a sort of galvanizing messa...
Bill Gates' Shocking Predictions for 2027 That Will Change Everything You Thought You Knew
From revolutionary technology to global health, Bill Gates unveils his bold predictions for 2027 that could redefine our future. Dive into the astonishing insights from one of the world's foremost thinkers and discover how his vision could impact your life in the coming years.
Saharan dust is at an all-time high over Britain - increasing the risk 'blood rain', study warns
Saharan dust is at an all-time high over Britain - increasing the risk 'blood rain', study warnsREAD MORE: Incredible footage shows the moment BLOOD rain hits IranSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 12:04, 16 July 2026 | Updated: 12:21, 16 July 2026 e-mail 10 View comments