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I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key
AI

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key

I expected my phone's AI button to go unused — until I realized just how much control I actually had over it.

Technology

Astronomers discover a radio galaxy with evidence of four separate jet outbursts

Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions. High-resolution observations with the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), combined with data from Mee

Five More Cops Charged for Abusing Flock Cameras Amid So Many Similar Scandals That We Can't Even Keep Track
Science

Five More Cops Charged for Abusing Flock Cameras Amid So Many Similar Scandals That We Can't Even Keep Track

The rise of automatic license plate readers has unleashed an unprecedented tide of high-tech surveillance and harassment.

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham
Health

'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham

Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 5: Ohio State, Miami open as big favorites
Sports

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 5: Ohio State, Miami open as big favorites

Early point spreads feature Ohio State as a heavy road favorite against Iowa, a tight line for Alabama at Mississippi State and Miami favored big at Clemson

World

Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a deal

There are fears of renewed fighting between the US and Iran, after President Trump rejected a deal.

India, Canada preparing to take ties to 'higher level': EAM Jaishankar
Business

India, Canada preparing to take ties to 'higher level': EAM Jaishankar

India and Canada are planning to enhance their relationship through productive discussions and upcoming high-level meetings. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned progress in trade negotiations, aiming to boost bilateral trade significantly. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized

The Royals Season 2: Jasmeet K Reen Walks Out After 3 Days Of Shoot Amid Reported Creative Differences
Culture

The Royals Season 2: Jasmeet K Reen Walks Out After 3 Days Of Shoot Amid Reported Creative Differences

Jasmeet K Reen exited The Royals Season 2 after three days of shooting due to creative differences with the producer. Mitakshara Kumar has replaced her as director.

AI in the kitchen: Research shows many people remain sceptical
AI

AI in the kitchen: Research shows many people remain sceptical

Artificial intelligence is making increasing inroads into the world of food and nutrition – as a shopping adviser, personal nutritionist or humanoid kitchen robot designed to standardise repetitive cooking tasks.

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget
Technology

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget

Don't let an AI bot potentially crash your TV.

The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5
Science

The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5

From artificial intelligence to migration, some of the forces reshaping the twenty-first century took centre stage at the UN General Assembly on Saturday. Leaders wrestled with a common dilemma: how to harness profound technological and social change without allowing it to deepen the divisions alrea

Health

Nursing Homes Have Become Last-Resort Housing - TIME

... medical conditions. Many of the older adults feared being in a more restrictive environment if they went to a nursing home, and nurses and social ...

The Ascension Of The Bloodline: 5 WWE Titles Roman Reigns' Faction Can Go After Next
Sports

The Ascension Of The Bloodline: 5 WWE Titles Roman Reigns' Faction Can Go After Next

The Bloodline is once again one of the most powerful factions in WWE, and several members of the all-Samoan group could be heading toward championship opportunities in the near future.

4 Signs Your Phone Addiction Is Really Starting to Mess Up Your Body
World

4 Signs Your Phone Addiction Is Really Starting to Mess Up Your Body

Neck pain, sore thumbs, dry eyes, and worse sleep can all be signs that your scrolling habits are taking a physical toll.

Opposite Stanley Druckenmiller, 10-Year Treasury Note Isn’t Important
Business

Opposite Stanley Druckenmiller, 10-Year Treasury Note Isn’t Important

Why would the cost of borrowing for an entity that produces nothing be important, or relevant to the productive parts of the global economy?

Could a voter be flagged as a noncitizen before 2026 midterms? What SCOTUS' SAVE ruling means
Culture

Could a voter be flagged as a noncitizen before 2026 midterms? What SCOTUS' SAVE ruling means

The Trump admin revamped the SAVE system last year, linking it to additional government data, including Social Security Administration records

Meta VR Glasses unveiled with 5K display » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
AI

Meta VR Glasses unveiled with 5K display » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Meta has unveiled its new Meta VR Glasses. The Meta VR Glasses is a lightweight VR device designed for entertainment, gaming and productivity

Technology

Waste bulrush transformed into copper-enhanced material for dye removal from wastewater

Industrial activities such as textile manufacturing, paper production, leather processing and food processing can generate wastewater containing synthetic dyes. Because many synthetic dyes are chemically stable, difficult to biodegrade and environmentally persistent, their release into waterways can

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet
Science

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
Health

NHS trust apologises for Noah Woods data breach

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.

Chiefs vs. Dolphins predictions, NFL picks, start time: Use best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus
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Chiefs vs. Dolphins predictions, NFL picks, start time: Use best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus

Undefeated Kansas City travels to Miami for an AFC clash on Sunday, which sports fans can trade on at Kalshi

World

Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?

Smotrich’s words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric, human rights experts and analysts warn.

General Dhiraj Seth spells out 'SAMARTH' vision for boosting Indian Army's operational capabilities
Business

General Dhiraj Seth spells out 'SAMARTH' vision for boosting Indian Army's operational capabilities

In a compelling address, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth underscored the significance of enduring prolonged conflicts. He introduced the comprehensive vision 'SAMARTH', which encapsulates sustainability, adaptation, modernization, acceleration, resilience, technology, and human-machine collabo

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)
Culture

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)

Doing things you’d rather avoid can help train persistence, especially when the effort is tied to a goal you actually care about.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
AI

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country's health-system database.

Technology

Why earwigs infected by parasitic worms head towards water

Earwigs, small, elongated insects with distinctive pincers at the rear of their abdomens, have little reason to enter open water. While many earwig species are attracted to damp environments, they typically avoid open water. Yet past studies have found that European earwigs infected with a parasitic

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop
Science

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. BeforeAfter Andromeda Before and After Photoshop Explanation: What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like?

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting
Health

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting

In 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May announced a radical law change that meant everyone in the country would - overnight - become an organ donor, unless they chose to opt out

Sports

Bills vs. Chargers prediction markets, NFL picks: Use best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus

The downtrodden Los Angeles Chargers visit the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 of the NFL season and you can trade on the game with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55

World

US installation commemorates victims of South African ‘white genocide’

Memorial crosses installed in the US have revived erroneous claims of a ‘white genocide’ against farmers in South Africa

PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2026: Reveal Date, Rumors, Predictions And More
Business

PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2026: Reveal Date, Rumors, Predictions And More

he PS Plus October 2026 free games are coming soon. Here’s when Sony will reveal the Essential lineup, when the games release, plus leaks, rumors and predictions.

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid
Culture

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid

"Liar Liar" actor Justin Cooper is opening up how his mom looked out for him as a child star ... even protecting the "Little Rascals" actor from letters sent from prisoners.

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been
AI

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been

Apple weighs what to do next with its headset.

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers
Technology

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers

These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney
Science

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney

The moths - some estimates put the number at 2billion - primarily travel at night and use the moon to navigate, so are very sensitive to light pollution.

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers
Health

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers

It was on one of my first shifts covering child and adolescent mental health in A&E as a junior doctor, more than 15 years ago, when I was asked to see a girl of 14 who had been brought in by ambulance

Denmark v Wales - live updates
Sports

Denmark v Wales - live updates

Follow all the latest from Copenhagen as Wales continue their Nations League campaign against Denmark

China teen blows away the field for record-setting Asian Games gold as Thailand's Puripol Boonson clinches sprint double
World

China teen blows away the field for record-setting Asian Games gold as Thailand's Puripol Boonson clinches sprint double

NAGOYA: China's 18-year-old Yan Ziyi showcased her rare talent by shattering the Asian Games record to win the javelin, as a medallist failed a doping test and a decorated badminton player branded the event in Japan "sad".Golds were up for grabs on day eight in sports including

The Padres Could Win The Pennant Based On One Pitch Against The Dodgers
Business

The Padres Could Win The Pennant Based On One Pitch Against The Dodgers

One pitch - an overturn of a ball four to Shohei Ohtani that would have forced in the tying run - changed the whole complexion of the game and possibly the Padres season.

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial
Culture

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial

The spin-off was hit with more drama.

Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55
AI

Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55

ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and a lot more for a one-time price.

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war
Technology

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war

In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an abolitionist, he had enslaved people in his household. “Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable scientific accomplishments were, in part, enabled by slavery,” it declared. The exhibit speculated that Franklin may have used enslaved people in his electrical research.

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips
Science

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips

These materials are called autferroics and can speed up physical, true random number generators (TRNG) thousands of times while keeping signal clarity at full strength.

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain
Health

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain

Researchers found that tiny bursts of pink noise during sleep could strengthen slow brain waves and trigger larger waves of cerebrospinal fluid.

Sports

Cardinals vs. 49ers predictions, NFL picks: Use best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus

The 49ers are looking to prove their flying start is for real, while the Cardinals have had mixed results, and you can trade on Sunday's NFC West matchup at Kalshi

World

Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns

Yemen's healthcare system may not be able to support the population as war strains resources, minister tells Al Jazeera.

Ella Langley Misses Sweeping All Of Billboard’s Biggest Charts By Only One Spot
Business

Ella Langley Misses Sweeping All Of Billboard’s Biggest Charts By Only One Spot

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” jumps to a new No. 2 peak on the Radio Songs chart, leaving it one spot from a sweep of four major Billboard rankings.

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say
Culture

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say

Xbox is reportedly paying far less than the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint, after Sony dropped it over cost and delays.

Over half of UK firms say an AI agent has gone rogue on them — and affected their business or their customers
AI

Over half of UK firms say an AI agent has gone rogue on them — and affected their business or their customers

Don't say Skynet

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru
Technology

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru

Thermaltake has expanded its cooling lineup with the Swafan 240 Unify ARGB Sync and Swafan 360 Unify

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs
Science

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs

Workers in the UK are spending over $1 billion a year on generative AI for their jobs, to predictably shallow ends.

Health

Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish - Al Jazeera

He tries not to cry in front of Wael, fearing that seeing his son in tears would make an already painful situation harder for him. After leaving the ...

Broncos vs. Rams SGP: 'Sunday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI
Sports

Broncos vs. Rams SGP: 'Sunday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI

SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its 'Sunday Night Football' SGP for Rams vs. Broncos

World

True Crime Reports: The Dosa King’s Deadly Obsession

The Dosa King built an empire. After a woman rejects him, her husband is found dead – and the pursuit of justice begins.

Back To The Violent 90s: Crime In Russia Is Surging
Business

Back To The Violent 90s: Crime In Russia Is Surging

Crime is surging in Russia as war, weapons, returning veterans and the recruitment of criminals fuel violence, echoing of the lawless and chaotic 1990s.

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011
Culture

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011

Mojang has announced The Sift, Minecraft's first new dimension in more than 14 years.

Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing
AI

Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing

Google's security team developed a method to replace legacy C code in the giflib image-processing library with Rust, targeting inherent memory vulnerabilities. They utilised an automated migration process, ensuring compatibility and zero-day vulnerability mitigation. The project successfully maintai

Technology

Voters in Switzerland decide on right-wing party's proposal to tighten neutrality rules

GENEVA (AP) — Voters in Switzerland are deciding Sunday on a proposal to strengthen the country's vaunted neutrality. The referendum is supported by a right-wing populist party that insists the Swiss government has gravitated too close to the European Union and NATO, notably over Russia's war in Ukr

Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family"
Science

Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family"

Researches have created a autonomous robotic hand that can walk around and support its own weight all by itself.

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too
Health

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too

Should you protein-maxx or fiber-maxx once you reach this life stage?

Sports

Texans vs. Colts predictions, NFL picks, start time: Use Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS for $50 bonus

One of the teams should come away with its first victory Sunday when the Colts hosts the Texans in NFL Week 3

Pat Fitzgerald vows to build MSU program on bedrock after Big Ten loss
World

Pat Fitzgerald vows to build MSU program on bedrock after Big Ten loss

Pat Fitzgerald said he expected a hefty rebuild when he took the job as MSU football coach.

Tame Impala’s Only Two Radio Hits Meet At Opposite Ends Of The Chart
Business

Tame Impala’s Only Two Radio Hits Meet At Opposite Ends Of The Chart

Tame Impala scores its first No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart with “Dracula” as “Loser” debuts at No. 49, giving the act its second hit on the ranking.

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Chelsea v Arsenal in the Women's Super League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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