Tech

Beyond China’s humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

“I take a nap and the world changes,” says Chen Tianyu. His world certainly does. The 28-year-old keeps up with…

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‘Security by antiquity’: Why older tech is sometimes safer from hackers

The fear of hacking has made some people turn to other forms of technology ignored by new generations of cyber…

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GTA 6 leaks – a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?

It’s been more than 18 months since the last trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released. A few weeks…

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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

TikTok has agreed to pay $400m (£293m) to the US to end a lawsuit alleging its platform violated children‘s privacy,…

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How landscape gardening is being electrified

Part of the soundtrack to a day in southern California is the drone of petrol-powered gardening equipment. Noise is one…

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Robots are asking for tips. But who actually gets the money?

Machines are sticking out their digital palms. Your reaction could help shape the future of the service industry. If you’re…

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OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

OpenAI says it has slowed down training some of its most advanced AI models to improve security. In a blog post,…

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The critical tech staying safe by going underground

A wall of white granite towered above a small team of engineers gathered in a California quarry. The ancient, ultra-hard…

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AI to help planes avoid climate-warming ‘sky graffiti’

We’ve all looked up and seen the white lines trailing behind aircraft in the sky. Known as contrails, these icy…

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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Something mysterious has been happening in the world of secondhand books. Over the last few months independent booksellers have been…

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