GTA parent Take Two CEO: If AI would take anyone’s job, wouldn’t it take his job
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick playfully suggests Elon Musk's job would be the first AI target, questioning widespread fears of job displacement. He argues that if AI were to replace roles, it would impact those deeply involved in technology first.
Microsoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobile
Must ReadScience & TechnologyMicrosoft Edge Canary allows free YouTube background playback on mobileBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Microsoft has discovered a method to bypass restrictions and restore background video playback for users without a Premium subscription. This solution is available in the experimental Edge Canary browser, according to Android Authority. In an effort to increase its subscriber base, YouTube has recently intensified its efforts to block workarounds that allow users to acc...
Brandi Glanville seeks help from Mark Cuban's Cost-Plus Drug Company, leading to drug prices
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Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response
Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at enabling more timely pre-emptive measures and emergency responses to flooding. The technology is the latest addition to the existing territory-wide flood risk visualisation system, which was deployed during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. “This is to foster Hong Kong as a future-facing and climate-resilient city,” Ringo Mok Wing-cheong,...
US security agency 'found' using Pentagon 'blacklisted company' Anthropic’s Mythos
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's controversial AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the Department of War previously labeling the company a national security risk. This comes after a legal battle where a judge halted the ban on Anthropic's technology. Anthropic itself has opted not to release Mythos publicly due to fears of its potential misuse in destabilizing cybersecurity.
Tennis stars get Grand Slam wearable technology boost after Australian Open controversy
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, there were statement wins on the clay on both the men’s and women’s tours, ahead of the first headline combined event on the red dirt: the Madrid Open.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
Chatbots often offer 'problematic' cancer advice, study finds
Health newsChatbots often offer 'problematic' cancer advice, study findsPopular artificial intelligence programs told users where to find alternative, potentially dangerous treatments for cancer and other health scenarios.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00AI chatbots often gave inaccurate or incomplete responses to such questions as whether 5G technology or antiperspirants cause cancer, which vaccines are dangerous and whether anabolic steroids are safe.Kevin Carter /...
Israeli Stock Valuations Soar as Investors Bet on Post-War Gains
Israeli stocks are breaking out of a valuation range they were stuck in for almost two decades, with investors paying record multiples to own them on bets the country is poised for a post-war technology-led economic boom.
Boost to India–South Korea ties: PM Modi, Lee Jae Myung hold talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. The leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs, covering cooperation in sectors from chips to ships, talent to technology, and energy.
Knowledge Nugget: India’s First 3D Chip Packaging Plant — Technology and Semiconductors Explained
Odisha kicks off India’s first 3D chip packaging plant — but why does it matter? What is 3D glass semiconductor technology, and why are semiconductors so significant? Here’s all you need to know.
China tops AI patents, publications in new Stanford report
Must ReadScience & TechnologyChina tops AI patents, publications in new Stanford reportBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026China is the global leader in several areas of artificial intelligence (AI), including the volume of AI publications, citation counts, total patent output, and industrial robot installations, according to a report released on Monday. The report, produced by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, is part of the 2026 AI Index and has been tracking developments in AI si...
Study warns rising screen time among children may harm development
PakistanScience & TechnologyStudy warns rising screen time among children may harm developmentBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026A recent study has revealed a concerning rise in screen time among infants, a trend that experts warn could lead to a range of health and developmental issues, raising serious concerns for parents. Mobile screens have increasingly become part of young children’s daily lives. According to specialists, excessive exposure may negatively affect their ability to speak, learn and m...
Chinese researchers create ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strength
Must ReadScience & TechnologyChinese researchers create ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strengthBy Kumail Shah-Apr 20, 2026Chinese researchers have created an ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strength, conductivity, and thermal stability, opening new possibilities for advanced batteries and integrated circuits. Copper foil functions as both an electric current pathway and a heat conductor. Historically, enhancing strength often compromised conductivity, and improving conductiv...
China’s Hesai adds colour to lidar as EV makers race to level up in self-driving tech
Hesai Group, the world’s largest maker of vehicle lidar sensors, introduced technology it said would raise autonomous driving features to a new level by detecting colour to improve the reliability of object identification. The Shanghai-based maker of light detection and ranging sensors said its 6D full-colour platform would deliver lidar sensors with world-leading capabilities in ranging and small-target identification. 6D refers to the sensors’ ability to detect the X, Y and Z coordinates of....
As Amazon, SpaceX clash at FCC, Musk congratulates Bezos on New Glenn rocket launch
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, showcasing reusable booster technology with a vertical landing. This achievement, acknowledged by Elon Musk, comes amidst ongoing regulatory disputes between Amazon and SpaceX concerning satellite proposals. Both companies are vying for FCC approval for large satellite constellations, highlighting a competitive landscape in space infrastructure.
Why the Northern Metropolis needs more than one big push
Hong Kong’s government is under mounting pressure to deliver the Northern Metropolis, announced in 2021, as it approaches the end of its term – less than 15 months and counting. The megaproject, to turn 30,000 hectares (74,132 acres) near the border with mainland China into a centre of international innovation and technology, is to be an engine to drive the city’s economic growth and housing – and the gem of its economic integration with the mainland. We are pressed for time. Beijing has long...
Strait of Hormuz must be returned to the world ‘exactly as it was’, says UAE minister
Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Adnoc, said 50 days of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have blocked nearly 600 million barrels of oil, putting increasing pressure on global supplies of LNG, jet fuel, fertiliser and other essential commodities.In a post on social media platform X, he warned that the impact is being felt worldwide, with rising costs ultimately passed on to ordinary people. Al Jaber stressed that the global economy cannot withstand pr...
Instagram Flash III Filter: Here’s How to Transform Your Images Into Retro-Style Visuals
Must ReadScience & TechnologyInstagram Flash III Filter: Here’s How to Transform Your Images Into Retro-Style VisualsBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Instagram, one of the most widely used social media platforms, has a habit of keeping its audience engaged through constant feature drops and visual tweaks, and the latest one doing the rounds is the Instagram Flash III filter, which is quickly becoming a familiar sight across feeds. The Instagram Flash III filter is designed to give photos a vintage fl...
iPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new look
Must ReadScience & TechnologyiPhone 18 leaks reveal camera upgrade, new lookBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Apple may still be a few months away from unveiling its iPhone 18 lineup, but early details are already starting to paint a clearer picture of what’s coming, particularly around design choices and camera upgrades. Recent reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro models could introduce a variable-aperture rear camera, a feature that would allow the lens to automatically adjust depending on lighting con...
Humanoid Robots Outpace Human Runners in Beijing Half Marathon
Tetouan – Humanoid robots delivered a headline-making performance in Beijing on Sunday, outpacing a number of human participants in a half marathon that showed how rapidly robotics technology is advancing. The race, held on the outskirts of the Chinese capital, brought together dozens of Chinese-made humanoid machines and human runners in a highly symbolic test of speed, balance, and endurance. In several segments of the race, robots surged ahead of human competitors, marking a notable shift fr...