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Apple Siri AI: A waitlist, English only, and not on EU iPhones
Apple shipped iOS 27 on Monday, and the rebuilt Siri AI does not come with it in the European Union. Apple's own availability notes rule out iOS, iPadOS and watchOS in the EU. A Mac or a Vision Pro still works, as long as the device is set to English. Everyone else signs up for a waitlist. Daily usa
Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
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. There must be a case of upgrade fever taking hold in Gothenburg. Yesterday, we saw the revised Volvo XC40; today it’s the turn of another pair of Volvo SUVs, the bestselling XC60 and the three-row XC90.
6,000-mile Sentinel missile assembled vertically for the first time
The 6,000-plus-mile Sentinel missile has reached a major milestone after its first full vertical assembly ahead of 2027 flight test.
DR MARTIN SCURR: The condition to blame for seeing flashing lights
I've experienced a painless sparking in both eyes for 15 minutes three times. A CT scan of my brain was clear. What is going on in my brain? DR SCURR responds...
Venus & Serena Williams escape without penalty, Aryna Sabalenka gets 3rd biggest fine at US Open for outburst in final
The 2026 US Open has released the full list of fines that the tournament imposed on players for various violations they were guilty of over the course of the tournament.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
The 8 habits of great conversationalists
When people talk about being “good at conversation,” they often imagine something innate. They think of charisma, wit, or the ability to hold court effortlessly. But after hundreds of lunches with strangers, I came to see conversation very differently. The best conversationalists I met weren’t necessarily the loudest, funniest, or most assertive people in the room. In fact, many of them were quiet, understated, and unassuming. What set them apart wasn’t personality, but habit.&nbs
Six Feet Under Stars Peter Krause & Richard Jenkins Reunite at Emmys 21 Years After Show Ended
Six Feet Under costars Peter Krause and Richard Jenkins reunited at the 2026 Emmy Awards Sept. 14, over two decades after the hit show ended its run on HBO.
US Senator Sanders and podcaster Bannon, longtime foes, to urge AI restrictions
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Progressive U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and conservative podcaster Steve Bannon will together on Tuesday call for restrictions on AI systems, uniting two political adversaries around concerns that the technology will harm humans.
Never mind Pixel HiLight: These upcoming Pro flagships will officially have a rear screen
Xiaomi has officially announced that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is coming, while showing off the rear display.
First-of-a-kind virus stopper now has $10 million in backing from US military
A convenient nasal spray is a serious contender for treating a bunch of respiratory viral infections, including the common cold.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app.
‘I heard the lady scream’: Witnesses recall night of woman’s alleged murder
Two men will face trial over the killing of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who died of gunshot wounds just a few days before Christmas.
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.
Walmart CEO John Furner is turning the retailer’s 5,200 U.S. stores into an unstoppable AI engine
As he belts the last note of his pop hit “Mystical Magical,” Benson Boone, in a white muscle tee and skintight jeans, backflips off his piano—and 10,000 people inside the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, erupt into raucous applause. And he’s just the warm-up act. Boone is followed by Shaboozey, who sends the audience line dancing in the aisles, then Pink, who blasts through her hits. But the morning’s biggest rock-star reception is reserved for a clean-cut guy in a gray suit jacket
Catherine O'Hara honoured by on-screen children at Emmys
Catherine O'Hara has been honoured by three of her on-screen children – Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy – during the Emmy Awards.
CVE-2026-89141 tigroumeow AI Engine Plugin Public API module access control
A vulnerability was found in tigroumeow AI Engine Plugin up to 3.7.7 on WordPress. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-89141.
I’ve finally found a cooler box that won’t take over my shed for 11 months of the year, and it's not a YETI
While not in the same ice-retention league as a YETI, the Coleman Snap 'N Go beats the pants off it for storability
Scientists built a floating farm that grew broccoli, lettuce and pak choi using seawater; all three had over 80% germination
Scientists have developed a floating farm that uses sunlight to turn seawater into fresh irrigation water, allowing vegetables to grow without relying on conventional freshwater supplies. The experimental system, known as a double-layered vertical solar sea farm, produced enough clean water to suppo
Exploring the health impacts of sickle cell trait - Fred Hutch
Having just one copy of the sickle cell mutation, known as sickle cell trait, has largely been considered a benign condition.
‘No one can make me shut up!’: Fugitive Jean Nassif melts down at ICAC
The volatile, angry Sydney developer displayed more cracks than a basement slab in one of his dodgy apartment towers when put under pressure.
What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.
OpenAI says the AGI era has begun. AI researchers aren’t so sure
Earlier this month, speaking at the launch event for OpenAI’s new GPT-6 Astra, Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, declared that the “AGI era” had begun. AGI, or artificial general intelligence, generally refers to AI systems that can match or surpass human abilities across virtually every cognitive task. Long regarded as the holy grail of AI research, AGI has for decades remained a goal somewhere over the horizon. And now, apparently, it’s here—at least, if Brockman is to be believed. Nvidia
Courteney Cox Presents a Compelling Case for Directing Scream 8
Courteney Cox made a compelling case for directing Scream 8, explaining why her 30-year franchise history makes her the ideal choice.
Gebru: AI Security & Safety Is About Human Control
Timnit Gebru DAIR Institute Founder & Executive Director, discusses her early warnings about artificial intelligence risks and her departure from Google’s ethical AI team in 2020. She discusses whether the public and policymakers are asking the right questions about AI safety and security, in the co
Dell's DFO Management and Sequence to take Baldwin private in $7.7 billion deal
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Dell chief Michael Dell's DFO Management, along with Sequence Holdings, will take Baldwin Group private in a $7.7 billion deal, the companies said on Monday, providing the insurance broker greater flexibility to pursue AI investments.
UK-US supercomputers to build digital twins for fusion reactors
UK and US fusion labs plan to link supercomputers, combining tokamak data to improve AI models and speed plant design.
MedStar Health doctors train for rare emergency scenarios - WBAL-TV
Others may have none at all, just because of the frequency of those medical conditions and the frequency with which they present to the ED, but they ...
"Leave her alone" - Ron Harper Rips Into Fans For Targeting Caitlin Clark Over Her National Anthem Gesture At FIBA Medal Ceremony
Ron Harper defended Caitlin Clark on Monday after fans targeted the guard over her national anthem gesture.
Geotek plans to increase Eastern Siberia’s share in company’s portfolio to over 50%
The region currently accounts for about 40% of the company’s portfolio
Google researchers have been playing with AI ‘consciousness.’ What they found was unexpected
On the surface, stopping artificial intelligence from seeing itself as conscious seems like a no-brainer. An AI model that sees itself as possessing individual emotions, beliefs, and consciousness can promote harmful delusions in its users and lead to overly personal human-machine relationships. But when AI loses its sense of self, what else falls by the wayside? AI researchers at Google put that question to the test, removing the safety guardrails that keep AI models from claiming to b
Beabadoobee – ‘Pylon’ review: making peace with the mess of being in your mid-twenties
Beabadoobee embraces uncertainty on 'Pylon', her rawer, more forceful fourth album - read the NME review here.
Kioxia is pushing NAND closer to DRAM territory
AI's memory appetite gives Kioxia a reason to turn ultra-fast NAND into a serious DRAM alternative for data centers
Samsung quietly makes the Galaxy A08 official with a bigger battery
And that seems to be the only hardware upgrade it brings. A few days ago, the Samsung Galaxy A08 was listed by an online retailer in the UAE, and now the...
APOD: 2026 September 15 – A Daytime Eclipse: Moon Occults Venus
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 15 – A… 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. A Daytime Eclipse: Moon Occults Venus There was something behind the clouds. Upon close inspection, it was the Moon, which was hard to see yesterday around noon above the small village of Cessy, France.
PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: What two patients taught me about ageing well
I've spent enough time working in A&E to know that living longer and living well are two very different things.
Yankees clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why they can end their World Series drought this year
The Yankees have secured a spot in the postseason; now they'll look to chase down the Rays in the AL East
‘I heard the lady scream’: Witnesses recall night of woman’s alleged murder
Two men will face trial over the killing of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who died of gunshot wounds just a few days before Christmas.
Why Walmart, Meta, Anthropic, Adidas, and other companies are moving faster than ever
In my previous Editor’s Note, which kicked off our special Summer issue on the autonomous future, I focused on the vertigo-inducing pace of change in the AI era, an unprecedented acceleration that was overwhelming even the most adaptable executives in tech. There was a real sense—illuminated by the CEO survey we published—that leaders were off balance and on the ropes, struggling to keep their footing. Three months is a long time these days. While that theme of acceleration continues this fal
‘Jana Nayagan’ actor, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay deepfake case: Man arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly using AI clips to lure people into a financial fraud trap
A deepfake video using the identity of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay led to an arrest in Rajasthan. The case came to light during routine online monitoring by the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID (CBCID) Cyber Crime Cell.
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost up to $60 a month
Apple Intelligence is expensive
Claude could soon get a feature that lets it peep into your bank account
You'll obviously have to give it the necessary permissions once the feature becomes available.
One of the fundamental forces is stronger than we thought
The most precise calculation yet of the electroweak force could help fix cracks in the standard model of particle physics
Lumos gains traction with US rollout of flagship point-of-care respiratory test | Stockhead
Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) gains traction with the US commercial rollout of its FebriDx point-of-care test.
EFL Cup match at Ipswich could provide crucial test for Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal open their EFL Cup campaign at Ipswich Town, doing so in the hopes of adding to their trophy cabinet after winning the Premier League last season
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
Punk’s not dead—it’s in the boardroom
A few years ago Adrian Swinscoe, a customer experience consultant, was lamenting that the field had become overly focused on benchmarks, metrics, and other abstract notions removed from actually connecting with customers. “People were getting so much into the details, they were losing sight of the customer,” he says. If only, Swinscoe mused to a friend over a beer, someone could just do something a bit more “punk.” As Swinscoe, who counts Bad Religion among his favorite bands, thought abou
Dolly Parton remembered by Sally Field and Reba McEntire at 2026 Emmys: “If there are truly angels on Earth, then we just lost one"
Dolly Parton was honoured at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with Sally Field and Reba McEntire paying tribute to the late country legend.
Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too
When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused the phone he used to take it.
For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made the first public declaration Monday that the United States has placed "space control weapons" in orbit, an announcement that will surely reverberate in the power centers of Beijing and Moscow. Space Force officials have previously expressed their interest in acquiring space-based weapons, and Pentagon leaders have become more open to discussing space warfare in recent years.
FLEX and Sentinel-3C launched
The European Space Agency’s FLEX Earth Explorer satellite and the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite have been launched together aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a new milestone in Europe’s Earth Observation Programmes.
National Recovery Month: Shining Light On The VA Substance Abuse Recovery Program (SARP)
... Program (SARP) Increasing awareness about recovery from mental health and substance use conditions through VA treatment and support services.
Retired Olympic swimmer on life out of the pool
Cate Campbell tells CityChats about how she's tackled life after competitive swimming.
Kalashnikov Group presents Kalitka-KA anti-drone system
The system is designed to protect strategic facilities from drone attacks at low and extremely low altitudes
Boll & Branch mastered ethical cotton. Now it’s taking on cashmere
For centuries, cashmere was a fabric so rare that Persian merchants dubbed it “soft gold.” Mughal emperors and European aristocrats gave them as gifts to one another. It was sourced from Himalayan goats that needed delicate undercoats to survive freezing, high-altitude climates—then hand-combed by herders and spun into prized shawls. Today, however, the “fiber of kings” has undergone a massive industrial shift. What was once a prized heirloom piece has been democratize
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.
Oracle starts new round of layoffs as AI spending rises
Oracle had 141,000 employees in May, down from 162,000 a year earlier.
Trump privately met with OpenAI’s Altman at GOP convention, MS Now reports
Sept 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backstage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, MS Now reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the meeting.
'Unfit For Office': Donald Trump Condemned For Dismissing AI Warnings As 'A Hoax'
The US president was accused of “gaslighting” the world.
Dimerix granted Mexican patent for Phase II-ready kidney injury drug candidate | Stockhead
Dimerix (ASX:DXB) has been granted a composition of matter patent in Mexico for the newly acquired kidney drug candidate DMX-652.
Who is Mitch Voit's girlfriend? Meet Janelle Ilacqua, the college sweetheart of the viral Mets top prospect
Mitch Voit is an infielder in the New York Mets organization. The National League East team selected him 38th in the 2025 MLB Draft. The righty slugger ranks fourth in the Mets' prospect rankings.
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
This startup just raised $32 million to build solar farms using robots—and much less land
Solar farms have a land problem. When a new project was planned in a St. Louis suburb, the county zoning board rejected the design, arguing that it took up too much space and sat too close to a neighboring subdivision. The developer then turned to a startup called Planted to rethink the plan using a digital twin and robots. The result: The project used 40% less land to produce the same amount of power, allowing it to move forward.At a time when energy demand is surging, but solar projects often
Memorable moments from the Emmys and everything you couldn't see on TV
Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.