Category: Technology

China’s AI innovation just hit a new milestone with the launch of Manus, a groundbreaking autonomous agent developed by Monica AI. Unlike traditional AI models such as GPT-4 or DeepSeek V3, which still rely on human input, Manus operates independently. It doesn’t just respond to prompts—it thinks, plans, and acts autonomously in real-time. How Manus […]

klyaksun/Shutterstock There are many home-grown problems on Earth, but there’s still time to worry about bad things arriving from above. The most recent is the asteroid 2024 YR4, which could be a “city killer” if it hits a heavily populated area of our planet in the early years of the next decade. The chances of […]

In February, Matthew Van Andel, a Disney employee and father of two, unknowingly downloaded an AI image generator from GitHub that turned out to be a devastating mistake. The tool, which appeared harmless, contained malware that gave hackers access to Van Andel’s personal information, including his credit cards, social security number, and workplace credentials. The […]

On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled a new tool for developers, called the Responses API, designed to streamline the creation of advanced AI agents. The tool will allow developers to build AI systems capable of executing complex tasks independently, a critical feature as competition intensifies globally, particularly from Chinese AI startups. The Responses API, which replaces OpenAI’s […]

In a major leap toward transforming urban transportation, Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce the UK’s first zero-emission air taxi service. Announced on March 15, 2025, the service aims to revolutionize travel between major cities with fast, eco-friendly flights. Joby’s all-electric air taxis will connect key Virgin Atlantic hubs, including London Heathrow […]

alexsl In the digital economy, data is more than just information – it is an asset with immense economic and strategic value. Yet, despite its significance, a fundamental legal question remains unresolved: Can data be owned? While privacy laws worldwide focus on protecting individuals’ rights over their personal data, they often sidestep the issue of […]

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has significantly increased its investment and strengthened its partnership with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company valued at US$61.5 billion (A$97.6 billion). While the bank has not disclosed the exact amount of its investment, the move aims to bolster CBA’s efforts in fraud prevention and improve customer service […]

French authorities have temporarily lifted restrictions on Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of Telegram, amid an ongoing investigation into criminal activity on the messaging platform. According to a report by AFP on Saturday, Durov has been allowed to leave France as part of a loosening of his obligations related to the probe. The investigation centers […]

fran_kie/Shutterstock Optical illusions are great fun, and they fool virtually everyone. But have you ever wondered if you could train yourself to unsee these illusions? Our latest research suggests that you can. Optical illusions tell a lot about how people see things. For example, look at the picture below. The Ebbinghaus illusion. Hermann Ebbinghaus The […]

In a significant move against corporate misconduct, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has imposed a hefty fine of KRW 114 billion (approximately $79 million) on the country’s three leading mobile operators for engaging in illegal activities that distorted competition in the mobile phone market. The KFTC’s investigation uncovered that the operators – SK Telecom, […]