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Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll

Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.

Valve’s virtual reality plans hit actual reality
Technology

Valve’s virtual reality plans hit actual reality

Valve says the Steam Frame was supposed to cost less.

Jet-powered drones pose a new threat to Ukraine – can they be stopped?
Science

Jet-powered drones pose a new threat to Ukraine – can they be stopped?

Ukraine is racing to design faster, more capable interceptor drones to tackle Russia's new generation of jet-powered Shahed attack drones

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Health

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

Sports

Early Leeds penalty shout waved away

The ball has hit the hands of Newcastle’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo after a Leeds corner, but the penalty shout has been waved away.

Baby formula maker Abbott Labs agrees to settlement over closure of largest US plant
World

Baby formula maker Abbott Labs agrees to settlement over closure of largest US plant

Abbott closed the Sturgis facility in February 2022 following the start of an investigation by the FDA

FULL INTERVIEW: Seth Bodnar—Montana Independent Candidate—Could Decide Balance Of Senate Power
Business

FULL INTERVIEW: Seth Bodnar—Montana Independent Candidate—Could Decide Balance Of Senate Power

Seth Bodnar joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss his campaign running as an independent in Montana’s U.S. Senate race.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Maddox legally drops ‘Pitt’ from his last name
Culture

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Maddox legally drops ‘Pitt’ from his last name

A Los Angeles judge granted the 25-year-old’s petition Monday to legally change his name from Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie, according to court documents obtained by Page Si…

Apple Could Bring Face ID & Telephoto Camera to iPhone Duo 3, Mark Gurman Predicts
AI

Apple Could Bring Face ID & Telephoto Camera to iPhone Duo 3, Mark Gurman Predicts

Mark Gurman predicts Apple will bring Face ID & a telephoto camera to the third-generation iPhone Duo using AI and miniaturized tech.

New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40
Technology

New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40

Volvo provided flights from Washington, DC, to London, England, and accommodation so Ars could see its refreshed vehicles. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Most cars get a midlife facelift about four years after first hitting the streets. It’s a chance for automakers to update the styling and introduce new features and engineering changes that are usually minor but can be quite dramatic—the Polestar 2 swapping from front- to rear-wheel drive comes readily to mind.

Scientists call for ‘emergency’ measures to save sea life from El Niño
Science

Scientists call for ‘emergency’ measures to save sea life from El Niño

Reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water and testing geoengineering could help soften ocean heat impacts from the record El Niño, some oceanographers argue

Health

Why You Should Never Wear Shoes in Your House

The soles of your shoes collect germs—then track them everywhere you go.

Sports

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets by targeting Broncos vs. Chiefs on Monday Night Football

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for Kansas City vs. Denver betting on Monday Night Football

World

Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’

US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.

Oracle announces new layoffs to offset AI spending
Business

Oracle announces new layoffs to offset AI spending

Tech giant Oracle launched a new round of layoffs today as the company seeks to offset massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Oracle informed affected workers via email early this morning.  Business Insider reported last month that Oracle was looking to reduce payroll after borrowing billions to build data centers and buy chips. Fast Company has reached out to Oracle for comment. The database pioneer has bet big on AI, saying it anticipates an eye-popping $90 bill

Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" animated Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Culture

Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" animated Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation

Netflix and Sega have penned a multi-project deal promising to turn Sonic into an animated show. Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven are also getting films.

AI

iOS 27: Major features, compatible iPhones, updates, and more

Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026. It immediately entered a beta-testing phase, and was widely released on September 14. There are three main sets of features in this update: Siri AI, which is an entirely new Siri architecture with a dedicated Siri app, new features for paren

"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up
Technology

"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up

In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year, the company says, in addition to the 26 MW of photovoltaic cells currently in place. Already, solar generates over a quarter of the electricity powering its cement plant. “It’s the only way we can compete,” says Abdul Waheed, the general manager at Chakwal, which produces over 3 million tonnes of cement per year.

The Bosch Profactor Leaf Blower’s Smartly Designed Throttle Makes Small Jobs Faster and Easier
Science

The Bosch Profactor Leaf Blower’s Smartly Designed Throttle Makes Small Jobs Faster and Easier

It won’t run for a long time, but it can deliver powerful and precise airflow, controlled independently of the trigger.

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Health

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.

Kawhi Leonard is TRADED by the Clippers amid federal investigation
Sports

Kawhi Leonard is TRADED by the Clippers amid federal investigation

The trade had reportedly been agreed months earlier but was put on hold following the NBA's investigation into the Clippers over allegations they skirted the salary-cap rules.

World

What’s the VAR mistake controversy in Haaland’s Man City goal vs United?

Football players, fans, managers, and experts call for more accountability and less reliance on VAR for crucial calls.

Female athletes push back on Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad for sexualizing women in sports
Business

Female athletes push back on Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad for sexualizing women in sports

Sydney Sweeney is once again at the center of online controversy, with female athletes around the world speaking out against the actress’s latest project—an ad for sports trading app Novig. In a minute-long video, the Euphoria actress promoted the prediction market platform ahead of football season, cutting between shots of her almost entirely nude alongside sport-themed props, as she explains how Novig is distinct from other prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi. “No be

Culture

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet ‘pulled from school’ by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — just 2 days into term over security concerns

The Duke and Duchess's kids started school last week.

Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
AI

Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’

US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.

Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles
Technology

Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles

Stonehenge is the most famous example of megalithic architecture across Britain and Ireland, but there are plenty of others, including Calanais, Newgrange, and Avebury, as well as the Devil's Arrows. The latter is Britain's tallest standing stone alignment, yet little is known about the provenance of its stones.

iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models - 9to5Mac
Science

iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models - 9to5Mac

After several months of beta testing, Apple released Siri AI to the public today as part of iOS 27 and...

Too many Americans may be prescribed antidepressants, expert warns
Health

Too many Americans may be prescribed antidepressants, expert warns

There are both benefits and problems with antidepressants, and there are grains of truth to claims that they are overused , but the full picture is much more nuanced.

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Broncos vs. Chiefs on MNF, White Sox vs. Guardians and more
Sports

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Broncos vs. Chiefs on MNF, White Sox vs. Guardians and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

World

Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo

Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.

Oprah Is Headed To The Sphere
Business

Oprah Is Headed To The Sphere

First came U2, now it’s Oprah’s turn. The media mogul, talk show host, actress, and philanthropist is headed to Sphere in Las Vegas to stage what’s being described as a “visual, musically immersive symphony of senses.”

Alex Gibney Hits Back At Elon Musk’s Legal Threat Over Documentary Musk: ‘He Wasn’t Interested In Talking’
Culture

Alex Gibney Hits Back At Elon Musk’s Legal Threat Over Documentary Musk: ‘He Wasn’t Interested In Talking’

Alex Gibney addressed Elon Musk’s legal threat over documentary Musk at TIFF, saying the film was independently fact-checked and Musk ignored repeated requests to participate.

SAINS and 8nabler Sign MoU to Deploy Voice AI for Sarawak Government Services
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SAINS and 8nabler Sign MoU to Deploy Voice AI for Sarawak Government Services

SAINS and 8nabler voice AI partnership goes official with a signed MoU at DGX26, backed by a proof of concept that handled over 4,000 calls without human help.

Netflix is making a Crazy Taxi movie and a Sonic show with ‘edge’
Technology

Netflix is making a Crazy Taxi movie and a Sonic show with ‘edge’

And a Stranger Than Heaven movie.

We’ve long thought that time has only one dimension. What if we’re wrong?
Science

We’ve long thought that time has only one dimension. What if we’re wrong?

A second dimension of time has long seemed wholly incompatible with reality. But fresh insights involving black holes and quantum mechanics suggest it deserves another look

Men and women are turning to genital fillers for pleasure and size – here’s what can go wrong
Health

Men and women are turning to genital fillers for pleasure and size – here’s what can go wrong

Men are turning to fillers to increase penis size. But the evidence is limited, the effects fade and complications can be serious.

Emmys 2026 LIVE updates: 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet to begin in LA
Sports

Emmys 2026 LIVE updates: 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet to begin in LA

The stars are out for the annual TV awards, as The Pitt, Widow’s Bay and DTF St. Louis prove to be red-hot favourites.

Missing Civil War reenactor is found days later still in his Confederate Army uniform
World

Missing Civil War reenactor is found days later still in his Confederate Army uniform

A bystander on a motorcycle found the 54-year-old asking for help after he vanished on foot earlier this month

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
Business

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.

Manson Family Killer and Top Lieutenant Bruce Davis Dead at 83
Culture

Manson Family Killer and Top Lieutenant Bruce Davis Dead at 83

Manson Family killer Bruce Davis -- who was considered one of Charles Manson's top lieutenants during their infamous, blood-soaked 1960s murder spree in Los Angeles -- is dead, TMZ has learned.

The Google Fitbit Air is getting the Pixel Watch's new Insulin Resistance and Blood Pressure Trends features — putting Whoop and Garmin Cirqa on notice
AI

The Google Fitbit Air is getting the Pixel Watch's new Insulin Resistance and Blood Pressure Trends features — putting Whoop and Garmin Cirqa on notice

Google is loading its cheapest fitness tracker, the Google Fitbit Air, with premium tools from its Pixel Watch series to stay competitive.

Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review
Technology

Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review

In the 2010s, Valve was at the forefront of a virtual reality revolution that looked to some like it would upend the gaming industry.

It's Actually Easier to Mount an Outdoor TV on Brick or Concrete Than Drywall. Here's How.
Science

It's Actually Easier to Mount an Outdoor TV on Brick or Concrete Than Drywall. Here's How.

They provide the most mounting flexibility, and you should have your TV up in under an hour.

Health

Irvington data center poses health concerns for school community — and could also impact ...

Yet research on the effects on students is limited. “We have kids that have asthma, and we have kids that have health conditions,” Maldonado said of ...

John Harbaugh effect: Five reasons Giants are different under Super Bowl winning coach
Sports

John Harbaugh effect: Five reasons Giants are different under Super Bowl winning coach

New York looked like a whole new version of itself in Sunday's win over the Cowboys

World

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple

The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.

Democrats Ask Kash Patel Why FBI Could Reportedly Consider Applicants Who Engaged In Bestiality
Business

Democrats Ask Kash Patel Why FBI Could Reportedly Consider Applicants Who Engaged In Bestiality

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Luke Evans reveals his secret to surviving Hollywood
Culture

Luke Evans reveals his secret to surviving Hollywood

The star discusses his "emotional connection" to his character in a new ITV drama, The Party.

Trump Calls Anti-AI Push a "Sick Conspiracy" That Only Helps China
AI

Trump Calls Anti-AI Push a "Sick Conspiracy" That Only Helps China

President Donald Trump rejected calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development, calling guardrails unnecessary.

Technology

Dangbei MP1 MAX projector deal knocks $300 off the 4K Google TV model

Dangbei MP1 MAX drops to $1,299 at Amazon, giving this 4K triple laser projector a strong price cut right now.

Brain implant lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at the same time
Science

Brain implant lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at the same time

The communication took place via an avatarChang Lab, UCSF A brain implant has enabled people with paralysis to speak while gesturing, such as nodding or waving. These sorts of exchanges, done via an avatar, could help them communicate with more nuance. “In our everyday life, gestures play an important role in communication,” says Samantha Brosler at the University of California, San Francisco.

Health

Semaglutide Telehealth Consultation: Getting Started in 2026

Medical History Review. The provider will assess your complete health profile, including cardiovascular status, family history of thyroid cancer, and ...

Steve Sarkisian urges CFP committee not to punish Ohio State for loss at Texas
Sports

Steve Sarkisian urges CFP committee not to punish Ohio State for loss at Texas

The Texas coach, having been in this position after last year's loss in Columbus, wants the Buckeyes 'rewarded' for their trip to Austin

World

Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn

Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM.

New York Yankees’ Brent Headrick Is Ironic Iron Man, Key To Winning
Business

New York Yankees’ Brent Headrick Is Ironic Iron Man, Key To Winning

Brent Headrick barely earns more than the MLB minimum salary for the New York Yankees. Yet he leads everyone in games pitched as a key part of the team's relief corps.

Oasis confirm Knebworth return plus Manchester and Glasgow live 2027 gigs
Culture

Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs

The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

AI

With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again

Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.

Acer is gearing up to launch its latest Iconia tablets
Technology

Acer is gearing up to launch its latest Iconia tablets

Acer is launching two new tablets powered by Android this week, with the launch of the Iconia Duo S14 and the Iconia Duo S12, both of which boast bigger

Why is everyone suddenly worried about the risks of AI?
Science

Why is everyone suddenly worried about the risks of AI?

Is AI the threat it’s being made out to be?ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images Extraordinary claims about the risks posed by AI have sparked headlines around the world. But why are people concerned? Do these risks have any basis? And – if so – is there anything we can do? Read more AI is both the best and worst thing to ever happen to mathematics What’s going on? In short, a flurry of AI industry insiders have warned that it could wipe out humanity.

New insights into how the brain responds after a severed nerve is repaired could boost recovery
Health

New insights into how the brain responds after a severed nerve is repaired could boost recovery

Surgery can restore communication between the hand and brain, but new research suggests the brain’s response to individual fingers may change.

Clippers, Raptors agree to Kawhi Leonard trade again: Toronto finally poised to move forward as East contender
Sports

Clippers, Raptors agree to Kawhi Leonard trade again: Toronto finally poised to move forward as East contender

The dust has settled after the NBA punished the Clippers, and Leonard is set to finally move back to Toronto

Why NFL-style entry to the MCG won’t happen for the footy any time soon
World

Why NFL-style entry to the MCG won’t happen for the footy any time soon

The success of the extended perimeter around Yarra Park for the NFL’s historic game has revived tensions about how the public space should be used.

Alex Warren Hits No. 1 For The First Time With His New Album
Business

Alex Warren Hits No. 1 For The First Time With His New Album

Alex Warren’s ‘Wildchild’ debuts at No. 1 on both the Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums rankings, giving the singer-songwriter his first leaders on the tallies.

K-pop superstar Lisa sparks fan frenzy at documentary premiere
Culture

K-pop superstar Lisa sparks fan frenzy at documentary premiere

TORONTO (Reuters) — K-pop star Lisa was met by piercing screams from fans as she walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of her

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