Month: July 2025

What if Jesus was a vlogger? The AI Bible stories flooding social media

Are these videos a sign of the times? Are they brainwashing me towards Christianity? Can scrolling deliver me salvation? Why can’t I stop watching? Read more in the Internet wormhole series Jesus walks through an emerald field holding a selfie stick. The first chords of Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather rise like a prayer. …

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Framework Laptop 12 review: fun, flexible and repairable

Smallest and most affordable Framework still has brilliant modular ports, is upgradable and designed to last The modular and repairable PC maker Framework’s latest machine moves into the notoriously difficult to fix 2-in-1 category with a fun 12in laptop with a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge. The new machine still supports the company’s innovative expansion …

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Qantas attack reveals one phone call is all it takes to crack cybersecurity’s weakest link: humans

Other sectors also at risk from attacks, including healthcare, finance and telecommunications, expert warns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast All it can take is a phone call. That’s what Qantas learned this week when the personal information of up to …

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‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing

Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers? It was …

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Elon Musk’s proposed new political party could focus on a few pivotal congressional seats

Billionaire said his ‘America party’ would try to turn attainable House and Senate seats to decide major issues The new US political party that Elon Musk has boasted about possibly bankrolling could initially focus on a handful of attainable House and Senate seats while striving to be the decisive vote on major issues amid the …

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Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached

President also says he may visit Xi Jinping or Chinese leader could come to US after Trump last month extended app sale deadline for third time Donald Trump has said he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. The United States president said the US “pretty much” had …

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Text therapy: study finds couples who use emojis in text messages feel closer

Using emojis in text messages enhances connection and fun in close personal relationships, US study finds The secret to a good relationship may be staring smartphone users in the face. A new study published in the journal Plos One found that using emojis in text messages makes people feel closer and more satisfied in their …

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‘Close to perfect’: readers’ favourite games of 2025 so far

Whether Nazi-punching your way through an Indiana Jones sequel or losing yourself in a beautiful fantasy world, you told us your best video game experiences of the first half of the year • The best video games of 2025 so far Enshrouded is a beautiful combination of Minecraft, Skyrim and resource gathering that makes it …

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Elon Musk’s xAI gets permit for methane gas generators

NAACP plans to sue over massive Memphis datacenter near Black residents, who have long dealt with pollution Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has been granted a permit to run methane gas generators at its massive datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee. The county health department approved the permit for the 15 machines late on Wednesday, a …

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Minister demands overhaul of UK’s leading AI institute

Peter Kyle calls for new leadership at Alan Turing Institute and greater focus on defence and national security The technology secretary has demanded an overhaul of the UK’s leading artificial intelligence institute in a wide-ranging letter that calls for a switch in focus to defence and national security, as well as leadership changes. Peter Kyle …

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