Moon streams in 4K glory: How Artemis II's laser tech revolutionises space comms
NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully beaming high-definition 4K video from lunar orbit back to Earth using the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O). Launched on April 1, 2026, the crewed Orion spacecraft — carrying four astronauts on NASA's first human lunar flyby in over 50 years — tested this infrared laser technology during its lunar approach, streaming crystal-clear footage of the moon's surface at speeds up to 260 megabits per second (...
New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
A new research institute in Hong Kong is set to ramp up efforts to develop “AI for all” as early as this month, mapping out a strategy to strengthen the government’s capabilities while ensuring all residents and sectors benefit from the technology, a senior official has said. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming said one of the priorities of the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute would be to integrate a locally...
ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware
Technology ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware April 7, 20265:01 PM ET By Jude Joffe-Block A man holds his phone up next to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol agent during an immigration raid in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2025. The top official of CBP's sister agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, confirmed last week that the agency is using powerful spyware that can hack into phones. Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Octavio Jone...
Major knife crime plan unveiled as grieving mum hails lifesaving measures
Major knife crime plan unveiled as grieving mum hails lifesaving measuresThe Home Office has unveiled its long-awaited knife crime strategy with measures to ramp up support for young people and new technology to help police pinpoint places and times to patrolCommentsNewsDave Burke Political Correspondent 18:00, 07 Apr 2026Updated 18:06, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPastor Lorraine Jones Burrell has welcomed the Government's focus on intervention(Image: David Dyson)A grieving mum whose son was st...
Joseph J. Collins, pivotal figure in TV's transition to cable and internet, dies at 81
MediaJoseph J. Collins, pivotal figure in TV's transition to cable and internet, dies at 81Collins is credited as among those who foresaw that digital technology could transform cable into a telecommunications delivery system.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Joseph Collins, then Time Warner Cable CEO, discusses his company a news conference on May 2, 2000, in New York City.Chris Hondros / Getty Images/Newsmakers fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 12:58 PM EDTBy...
GITEX Africa 2026: Morocco is Betting on Tech as New Sovereignty Model, Digital Minister Says
Marrakech – GITEX Africa 2026 opened today in Marrakech, welcoming over 50,000 participants for three full days of networking, pitching and opportunities. As the tech expo is a flagship event under the Ministry of Digital Transition, Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni spoke at the opening ceremony, saying that Morocco is reinforcing its position as a major player in global digital transformation, using technology to support sovereignty and sustainable development. El Fallah Seghrouchni also ass...
Pakistan launches semiconductor training program
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom of Pakistan has launched a new training initiative the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) aimed at developing skills in the semiconductor sector, as part of a wider government plan to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global technology market. The USTP program, introduced under the National Semiconductor HR Development Program -NSHRDP, (INSPIRE) is backed by a budget of Rs. 4.844 billion and is a flagship initiative of Prime Minister of Pakistan, She...
NASA releases the first photos from the Artemis II mission: Stunning shot shows the moon eclipsing the SUN - while 'Earthset' is a nod to Apollo's famous 'Earthrise' image
NASA releases the first photos from the Artemis II mission: Stunning shot shows the moon eclipsing the SUN - while 'Earthset' is a nod to Apollo's famous 'Earthrise' imageREAD MORE: NASA's Artemis II astronauts' heartwarming first messageBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 13:59, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 16:09, 7 April 2026 e-mail 38 shares
Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic
Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levels, even after toastingGene-edited wheat which can make bread less carcinogenic when toasted has been successfully developed by scientists.Researchers at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, used Crispr genome editing which allows researchers to selectively edit the DNA of living organisms. This revolutionary technology was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome edi...
GITEX Africa 2026 Kicks Off in Marrakech With Over 1,450 Exhibitors From 145 Countries
Marrakech – The fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco opened its doors this morning in Marrakech, bringing together more than 1,450 exhibitors and startups from over 145 countries for what organizers describe as the continent’s largest technology and digital economy gathering. The three-day event runs through April 9 under the theme “Catalyzing Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, a subsidiary of the...
Japan's move to ease arms export restrictions draws public criticism
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" by the end of this month, paving the way for overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities, local media reported.According to Kyodo News, the draft was discussed at an executive meeting of the LDP's security research com...
Cross-border partnerships usher in new era of economic expansion across GCC
The unique convergence of innovation and dynamism is reshaping the growth story of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies as the focus shifts to strengthening non-oil sectors like tourism, renewable energy and technology. Cross-border industrial partnerships are leading this transformation, reflecting a shared vision to achieve economic diversification, attract global investments and build a sustainable future.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here...
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMisha GlennyandLuke MintzBBCIn the second half of the 20th Century, it was the race to develop nuclear arms that occupied some of the finest minds in the US and the Soviet Union.Now the US finds itself in a different kind of race with a different adversary: China. The aim is to dominate technology; specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI).It's a fight taking place in re...
Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence
{beacon} Technology   The Big Story  Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals Monday, with hopes the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in a world with artificial intelligence.  © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,…
Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime
Home Office will use mapping technology and crime data to identify up to 250 schools in areas of greatest riskSchools across England are to receive dedicated support to prevent knife crime incidents in a hyper-targeted Home Office programme that uses mapping technology to identify areas of risk down to the level of specific groups of streets.Under the £1.2m scheme – part of a series of initiatives launched under a government pledge to halve knife crime within a decade – a maximum of 250 schools...
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Gender internet usage gap narrows to 25%
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national steering committee for the Digitalisation for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project, convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress on the four-year initiative (2024-2028) funded by KOICA, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The steering committee serves as the highest body for the project, providing strategic oversight, guiding...
Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue
The advent of mobile ticketing has largely forced the paper ticket to go the way of landline phones, dial-up internet and other commonly used products that technology has phased out.One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMErrol Segal, 81, told NBC Los Angeles on Friday the Dodgers told him he won’t be able to buy paper tickets for the entire season. He was ab...
Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade
Increased recognition of crime and perpetrators using technology to track victims are behind rise, say expertsThe number of stalking offences recorded by police has soared over the past decade, with experts saying the rise has been driven by increased recognition, and technology making it easier for perpetrators to track their victims.House of Commons library data analysed by the Liberal Democrats found more than 135,000 offences were recorded last year, up from just under 3,000 10 years ago. Co...
OpenAI’s Altman releases blueprint for taxing, regulating artificial intelligence
OpenAI published a policy blueprint for artificial intelligence on Monday, recommending a revised social contract to prepare for the technology’s likely impact on the economy, workforce and overall state of humans.   The 13-page document suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,  is on the horizon, and argues the governing of AI must…
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDawn LimbuWest of EnglandGettyNatasha Blackmore told pupils about a drunken hen nightA teacher who told pupils about her private life, including relationships and drunken nights out, has been banned by a watchdog. Natasha Blackmore, 36, who was head of design technology at Westfield Academy secondary in Yeovil, Somerset, shared inappropriate details about her social life, a Professional Conduct Pa...