Artificial intelligence

BBC presenter’s likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice

There was something strange about her voice, they thought. It was familiar but, after a…

‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute

Two weeks ago it was quietly announced that the Future of Humanity Institute, the renowned…

Moderating horror and hate on the web may be beyond even AI

Way back in the mid-1990s, when the web was young and the online world was…

Microsoft’s heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in latest quarter

Profits at Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations as its heavy bet on artificial intelligence continued…

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace agrees $5.3bn sale to US private equity business

The Cambridge-based cybersecurity and artificial intelligence company Darktrace is likely to become the latest British…

Gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Come With Magnetic Joy-Con Controllers

Nintendo is said to have pushed the launch of its next-generation console, with reports from…

Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update Is Now Available, but Not for PS Plus Owners of Game

Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series…

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Director Has Ideas for Extending Basim’s Story

Assassin’s Creed Mirage launched in October last year, offering a pared back, back-to-the basics experience…

Fallout 76 Received 1 Million Players in a Single Day, Bethesda Says

Fallout games have seen renewed interest since the release of the Fallout TV series on…

GTA 5 Actor Says Rockstar ‘Shot Some Stuff’ for Scrapped Trevor DLC

Grand Theft Auto 5 has received multiple updates over the years, adding new content, missions,…

Gadgets

iPhone 14 Listed With Discounted Price on Flipkart, Now Starts at Rs. 54,999

Flipkart’s Big Saving Days Sale will begin on May 3. Just days ahead of the annual…

Apple Renews Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI Features

Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to power some…

Vivo X100 Ultra, Vivo S19 and S19 Pro Bag 3C Certification Ahead of Debut

Vivo X100 Ultra is expected to launch in China soon as the company’s top-of-the-line model…

Google Pixel 8a AI Features, Software Support Details Leaked

Google Pixel 8a is expected to make its debut next month at the company’s annual…

Apple ID Bug Locks Some Users Out of Their Accounts: How to Fix It

Apple users are facing an issue that affects their Apple ID, locking them out of…

Software & apps

Google Play Store Will Now Let You Download Multiple Apps Together

Google Play Store has silently rolled out a new feature that will make the lives…

Spotify Says Apple Has Rejected Its App Update With Price Information for EU Users

Apple has rejected Spotify’s new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for…

Google Gemini Will Now Support Older Smartphones: Report

Google’s Gemini app is expanding its compatibility with older Android operating systems, as per a…

Google Meet’s New Feature Lets You Switch Devices Without Leaving a Call

Google Meet is getting a new feature that will make it easier for users to…

WhatsApp Says It Will Exit India If Asked to Break Encryption: Report

WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it might stop operations in India…