Yemen’s Taiz faces deadly siege, as Shabwah death toll rises

Government forces launch major offensives across multiple Yemeni front lines as a tightening blockade threatens Taiz.

Amazon is phasing out Fire HD tablets, but not without some big discounts first

The Fire HD 10 offers a sharper, larger screen than its smaller siblings. | Image: Amazon Amazon recently announced it’s phasing out its Fire HD tablets in favo...

JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too

After announcing plans to introduce its own streaming service last month, JustWatch, a popular guide and search engine for finding things to watch on existing p...

Polestar tries to quantify what it’s like to drive a performance car

Drivers had electrodes strapped to their heads as they tested EVs on track.

Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld in 2027, next-gen console in 2028

Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch an Xbox "next-generation handheld device" for the holiday season of 2027. The Xbox next-gen console, codename Project...

Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?

Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US-Iran fighting?

With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.

Can you see everything?

What are we looking at, and who wants us to see it? | Image: A24 This review contains spoilers. I have heard it said that of all the drugs, fame is the most add...

Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experiences

An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.

Figma co-founder Dylan Field thinks MCP is not a perfect protocol

Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data

Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.

Meta pauses Muse sharing after researchers find AI chats on the web

Meta says it paused a Muse feature that lets you share conversations with the AI assistant after researchers found the URLs publicly available on the web, as re...

Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?

The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.

The $20,000 Voxel bot will help you find misplaced things around your home

Tuesday Labs, a New York City-based robotics lab and design studio, has opened reservations for Voxel, its new bi-pedal robot designed to learn and take over ro...

Indonesians protest over land-clearing fires

Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.

US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran

US envoy Tom Barrack says President Trump did not follow Israel in going to war against Iran.

SpaceX alum’s aviation startup, Reliable Robotics, lands $115M, topping $1B valuation

Reliable Robotics extended its Series D round with $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt.

US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems

The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.

More than 250,000 displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated: UNHCR

UNICEF says escalating fighting in Taiz is threatening its water systems, serving an estimated three million people.

Chrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites

If you know for sure that a website flagged as suspicious is actually safe, you can mark it as such. | Image: Google Google is launching a new browser safety fe...

Eka is worth $1.45B thanks to a physical AI model that has experts raving

Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the indu...

Inspired Capital closes $450M fourth fund as New York pushes back on Silicon Valley’s gravitational pull

The raise comes as venture dollars pile up on the West Coast.

Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza

A couple and a 17-year-old are among those killed by Israeli air attacks and gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

How Routine and Familiarity Help People Living With Dementia

When your loved one suffers from dementia, it is not easy to care for them. Among the most common symptoms that worsen as the condition progresses is memory los...

‘Every day could cost lives’: UK government blocks Gaza families’ reunion

Britain’s reopened refugee resettlement scheme offers no escape for Palestinians in Gaza.

‘Horizontal revolt’: Why Albania’s young protesters want PM Rama to go

From the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ to current protests, an inside look at a leaderless youth uprising challenging Edi Rama.

Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest

Reliance is central to Washington’s efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran.

Meta Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversations

A single query is all that's required to find thousands of conversations listed by title.

Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC running out of money

Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.

AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles and handhelds

AMD has just revealed that it's bringing its latest upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, to the Xbox Series S and X consoles, as well as laptops, 6000-series GPUs, an...