Everyone Hates ‘Friend,’ the A.I. Necklace. But the A.I. Isn’t the Problem.
A wearable companion is a brilliant idea — in theory.
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Control of Tesla Is at Stake in Vote on Elon Musk’s Pay Plan
Mr. Musk’s supporters say he may quit if shareholders don’t approve a trillion-dollar package. Some investors say it’s excessive and would give him too much sway.
State media reports, Malaysia PM says $142 million magnet plant to boost rare earth sector
Lynas Rare Earths, JS Link sign a deal to develop a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the development of a 600 million ringgit ($142 million) super magnet manufacturing facility in the state of Pahang will strengthen the nation’s rare earth sector, state media reported. In July, Australia’s Lynas Rare … Read more
Drones bring peace between farmers and elephants in Kenya
New technology helps communities protect crops, wildlife, through a balance of sound, flight, coexistence As dawn breaks over the rolling hills of Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem, a low hum rises above the fields, not from tractors or generators, but from drones. These small buzzing machines are becoming a powerful new ally in the age-old struggle between … Read more
India launches heaviest communication satellite in latest space endeavor
ISRO says the 4,410-kg CMS-03 is India’s heaviest communication satellite launched to date The image shows SLV system with satellite payload. PHOTO: ISRO India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country’s ambitious space programme. The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh … Read more
Cash Before the Flood: Predict. Pay. Protect.
New model uses AI forecasts to trigger cash transfers before overflow, helping families evacuate, protect assets Citizen’s wade through the flooded area of Narowal, a city of Punjab, on August 27,2025. Photo: AFP With this year’s floods devastating rural regions and displacing countless families, it is more important than ever to have systems in place … Read more
Xi pushes for global AI watchdog at APEC, pitches China as US trade alternative
Adds that global cooperation could set governance rules, streamline collaboration China’s President Xi Jinping speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Source: Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping took centre stage at a meeting of APEC leaders on Saturday to push a proposal for a global body to govern artificial intelligence … Read more
Halo comes to PlayStation, signals a new direction for Xbox
This signal may mark a strategic pivot: multi-platforming marquee titles and moving away from the console-war paradigm The announcement that Halo: Campaign Evolved will arrive on PlayStation is one of those moments that five years ago would have screamed “alternate universe” to any fan of gaming ecosystems. But for Xbox, battered by layoffs, studio closures, and an increasingly … Read more
Amazon shares surge as AWS rebounds, AI demand lifts outlook
A visitor stands near a logo of Amazon during the annual Retail Leadership Summit in Mumbai, India, February 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Amazon (AMZN.O) shares jumped nearly 12% in premarket trade on Friday after strong growth at its cloud unit and a bullish sales outlook eased fears that the tech giant was falling behind rivals in the … Read more
Character.AI’s Teen Chatbot Crackdown + Elon Musk Groks Wikipedia + 48 Hours Without A.I.
“We are living through a dramatic contraction in the access that teenagers have to technology online.”