Romanian thief named 'David Beckham' arrested in New York after £8k gem heist
A thief arrested in connection with an $8k gem heist in New York was found with a state driver’s licence identifying his name as David Beckham.The Romanian national, who snuck across the US border via Mexico in 2022, is part of a "gypsy" crime ring, according to police chiefs.The fraudster and a woman stole a diamond bracelet in October from a jewellers in Oceanside, Long Island.Officers used face-recognition technology from security and released an intelligence bulletin, which reached a British...
From AirTags to AI nudification: the growing toolkit of technology-facilitated abuse
LightField Studios/ShutterstockIt’s hard to overstate the impact that artificial intelligence has had since the release of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT just three years ago. While they have led to countless advances in how we live and work, they have also been at the centre of controversies around domestic and sexual abuse. The use of the AI tool Grok to remove women’s clothing in images brought the issue of so-called technology-facilitated abuse to the fore. But it’s a problem that...
Sarmat ICBM test shows robust Russian defense industry despite sanctions — expert
Girish Linganna added that developments in strategic weapons technology will push countries like India to further invest in missile defense and deterrence systems
Musk, Pichai are reportedly in talks for data centers that Sam Altman publicly made fun of
Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX for a deal to launch orbital data centers into space, aiming to address energy demands of traditional facilities. While Google and SpaceX see potential in this unproven technology, OpenAI's Sam Altman deems it 'ridiculous' for this decade. Google plans prototype satellite launches by 2027.
ADIS 2026: Abu Dhabi unveils Dh209b infrastructure push for future smart cities
Abu Dhabi witnessed significant international momentum yesterday as the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) officially opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together an elite gathering of decision-makers, urban development leaders, investors, financiers, and technology innovators from around the world to explore the future of smart and sustainable cities, and discuss mechanisms for developing more efficient, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure capable of...
Our fight against fraud: 5 ways we’re keeping you safer
Breadcrumb Innovation & AI Technology Safety & Security Our fight against fraud: 5 ways we’re keeping you safer { "reading_time": "[[read\u002Dtime]] min read" } May 13, 2026 · Share x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link We’re building AI-driven protections and partnering with industry and governments to keep you safe from scams and fraud. Karen Courington VP, Trust & Safety Trusted Experiences, Consumer Read AI-generated summary General summary Google is fighting online fraud by using artifici...
Revealed: The popular British sandwiches that contain dangerous amounts of salt - with Gail's Smoked Chicken Caesar Club at the top of the list
Revealed: The popular British sandwiches that contain dangerous amounts of salt - with Gail's Smoked Chicken Caesar Club at the top of the listREAD MORE: The supermarket SOUPS that contain dangerous amounts of saltBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 00:01, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 13 May 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
U.S. and Ukraine move closer to landmark drone defense deals sources say
The U.S. and Ukraine have drafted an outline for a new defense deal that would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the U.S. and to manufacture drones with American companies, sources say. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Ukraine’s AI Drones Are Hunting Russian Supply Lines
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUkraine’s AI Drones Are Hunting Russian Supply LinesByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 01:07pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.1st Azov Corps AI-drone strike. Social Media CaptureAt a forward command post in Kharkiv Oblast in...
Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military
The inquiry came after a Guardian investigation revealed Israel used company technology to support mass surveillance of Palestinian phone callsThe head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary will step down in the wake of an inquiry that has scrutinised its business dealings with the Israeli military.Microsoft ordered the inquiry last year in response to a Guardian investigation revealing the military had used the company’s technology to operate a powerful surveillance system that collected Palestinia...
She spent a year using AI to do almost everything. Here's what she learned
Technology She spent a year using AI to do almost everything. Here's what she learned May 12, 202610:58 AM ET Terry Gross Tech writer Joanna Stern used AI to read medical results, respond to texts and serve as her therapist. She says her emotional connection to it was unsettling. Her new book is I Am Not a Robot. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
Sultan Al Jaber warns world is 1 billion barrels of oil short because of Hormuz closure
Dubai: Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, said the world is facing a shortfall of one billion barrels of oil as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.In a post published on X on Tuesday, Al Jaber warned that the continued disruption of navigation through the strategic waterway is driving up costs globally and placing mounting pressure on economies, industries and households.Get updated faster and for ...
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 Release Date Delay Battery Upgrade
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Galaxy Ring 2 Delay Hints At New Breakthrough BatteryByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 10:22am EDTMay 12, 2026, 10:22am EDTThe Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 won’t be launching alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ this summer. Instead, the wearable has been delayed because Samsung wants to focus on improvi...
The Next Phase Of Cloud Architecture: Why Platform Thinking Matters
InnovationThe Next Phase Of Cloud Architecture: Why Platform Thinking MattersBySai Vishnu Bhyravajosyula,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 12, 2026, 10:15am EDTSai Vishnu Bhyravajosyula, Principal Software Engineer at Atlassian. gettyCloud adoption promised simplicity. However, for many organizations, it simply shifted infrastructu...
Vibe Marketing: A Declaration Of Independence From The Martech Machine
InnovationVibe Marketing: A Declaration Of Independence From The Martech MachineByLisa Sharapata,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 12, 2026, 10:00am EDTLisa Sharapata is CMO and AI & GTM Strategy Lead at Metadata.io, an agentic GTM platform for B2B revenue teams. gettyI have been a marketer for over two decades. At my core, it’s how...
Agentic AI: More Human Than Automation
InnovationAgentic AI: More Human Than AutomationByMonisha Somji,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 12, 2026, 09:45am EDTMonisha Somji | Senior Digital Transformation & AI Executive. gettyThere is a story being told about artificial intelligence (AI) that goes something like this: First, AI answered our questions, then it wrote our co...
In Pictures: Day 2 of Gulf News Edufair 2026
Visitors listening to experts during a panel discussion on the second day of Gulf News Edufair 2026.Sophia Anjum with Mustafa Alhariri, Director - Career Services and Outreach, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai, Nidhi Sehgal, Head of School – Business and Humanities, Curtin University Dubai, Arindam Banerjee, Director, Master of Applied Finance & Wealth Management, SP Jain School of Global Management Dubai and Amir Zeid, Dean, Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare, Gulf...
From Early Traction To Enterprise Adoption: Closing The Gap
InnovationFrom Early Traction To Enterprise Adoption: Closing The GapByRahul Sharma,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 12, 2026, 09:30am EDTRahul Sharma is a Principal Product Manager - Technical at Amazon Web Services (AWS). gettyTechnology startups that sell to businesses often face scenarios where a prospect shows interest in the...
As Manufacturing Equipment Reaches End Of Life, AI Offers A New Path Forward
InnovationAs Manufacturing Equipment Reaches End Of Life, AI Offers A New Path ForwardByFabio Caversan,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 12, 2026, 09:15am EDTFabio Caversan is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Stefanini, driving new product offerings and digital transformation. gettyWalk the floor of almost any major manufactu...
AI is turning connected cars into pothole-finding machines
Potholes are a pesky problem — just ask scooter company Lime, which listed them as an official risk to its business in its IPO filing last week. History is littered with claims that technology can help solve or blunt the problem of potholes, and still they persist. But as cars become increasingly laden with advanced sensors, they are becoming a tool that can quickly alert cities to potholes and other municipal problems.