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Sony says all new PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028 as physical disc production ends Sony has confirmed that it will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases from January 2028, marking a major shift towards digital distribution for the platform. In a statement published on the official PlayStation Blog, … Read more
UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel report says AI task complexity is doubling every four to seven months Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology will not cause catastrophic harm, a United Nations (UN) independent panel warned on Wednesday. A preliminary report by the UN’s … Read more
Around 22% of the 171,600 cases reported to the agency were reported by women, NCCIA data reveals The Punjab National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Wednesday established a dedicated special cell to expedite the registration, investigation, and resolution of cybercrime cases involving women, children, and girls. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Punjab NCCIA Director … Read more
Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.
Anthropic disables its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models following a June 12 export-control order Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration. Photo: Reuters Anthropic said on Tuesday that the US Commerce Department lifted export controls on its Fable and Mythos AI models, less than three weeks after the company was ordered … Read more
The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.
The judge also said Meta did not comply with that law’s notice and parental consent requirements, and granted summary judgment to the states on that issue. PHOTO: PEXELS A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 US state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children … Read more
Apple is reportedly on track to release its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September A man walks past an Apple iPhone hoarding on a street in Mumbai, India. Photo: Reuters Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are part of files posted on the dark web by … Read more
Cumbersome car seats are a perennial headache for parents who take trips with their little ones, but the right gear and a little creativity can ease the burden.
As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.