In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]
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Experts warn of rising ‘AI psychosis’
Psychologists have raised alarm over a disturbing new mental health condition linked to the excessive use of artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Replika, warning that dependency on digital companions can lead to emotional addiction and even delusional thinking. Experts describe the condition, dubbed “AI psychosis,” as a form of digital dependency where […]
WhatsApp adds sticker creation and saving for iOS users
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited feature for iPhone users with the new iOS update (version 25.31.75) that allows the creation and direct saving of custom stickers. Previously available only on Android beta, this tool lets users add new stickers to personal packs without needing to send them first, simplifying sticker management. The update introduces […]
Apple to plans smart home upgrades in 2026
Apple is set to launch an updated version of its virtual assistant, Siri, around March next year, coinciding with the release of a new smart home display offering both speaker and wall-mount options. The company is also preparing new iterations of Apple TV and HomePod mini, which will showcase next year’s Siri and Apple Intelligence […]
NASA considers dropping SpaceX from Artemis III moon mission
WASHINGTON – NASA is urgently exploring backup options for its Artemis III moon landing mission, as delays in SpaceX’s Starship development threaten the agency’s goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface by 2026. Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency may move away from SpaceX — its primary partner under a $2.9 […]
UAE, Singapore lead global AI adoption
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Norway have emerged as global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, while Pakistan remains among the lowest-ranking nations, according to Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute’s AI Diffusion Report 2025. The comprehensive study, which examined AI integration across 170 countries, assessed how deeply AI has entered workplaces, education, and […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook open to acquisitions to boost AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled this week that the company remains open to mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy to advance artificial intelligence initiatives. His remarks came during Apple’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where he also provided updates on the next-generation AI-powered Siri, slated for a 2026 launch. Cook confirmed that Apple continues […]
Meta acquires 1GW solar power to fuel AI ambitions
Tech giant Meta has signed a deal to acquire around 1 gigawatt of solar power, further expanding its renewable energy portfolio to over 3 gigawatts this year, as the company seeks to support its growing artificial intelligence operations. Meta finalized two agreements in Louisiana to purchase the environmental attributes of 385 megawatts of electricity, with […]
AI-generated video goes viral but it’s completely fake
RIYADH: An AI-generated video claiming to show one of the football stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, but officials have confirmed it has no connection to the kingdom’s actual development plans. The video, which features a glowing football arena built atop a towering skyscraper, was […]
Apple confirms Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades slated for 2026
CUPERTINO: Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company’s highly anticipated Apple Intelligence, designed to enhance Siri, is on track for release in 2026. Speaking to MSNBC on Thursday, Cook said that development is progressing well and that the AI features are moving forward after previous delays. Apple had earlier stopped providing timelines for […]