Month: June 2026

Driver told authorities he had driver-assistance technology engaged before crash that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila The US government has opened a second federal investigation into a recent crash of a Tesla that reportedly had driver-assistance technology engaged, struck a Texas home and killed a resident. Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who …

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Spending on government contracts with tech firms that use AI-powered tools to track immigrants has soared to record levels under Trump 2.0, report says A new report sheds light on the unprecedented growth of the US government’s immigration surveillance arsenal, revealing fresh details about how spending on technology and AI tools to find and track …

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Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviour The surviving part of an ancient scroll that was burnt to a crisp when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago has been virtually unwrapped and read with help from artificial intelligence. Researchers uncovered 20 columns of previously hidden …

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Losses spread globally as investors questioned soaring valuations and spending on AI infrastructure A tech sell-off shook global markets on Tuesday as attention turned away from developments in the US war with Iran and toward the future of AI companies and chipmakers that have driven stock markets to record highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index closed …

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The first portable fan from Dyson is stylish, easy to use and powerful. Did someone mention a 55mph top speed? Perhaps, but it’s so noisy you may not have heard them • The best handheld fans Two things will strike you when you pick up the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan for the first time. …

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Our experts found and vetted the best Prime Day deals and sales. Here are our picks for nontoxic cookware, bedding, tower fans and more The best anti-Prime Day deals for Amazon skeptics The best wireless earbuds for iPhone owners are on sale Our favorite nontoxic, nonstick pans is now on sale Prime Day is the …

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Besides Amazon, plenty of other retailers are also lowering prices on great products our shopping experts can vouch for The best Prime Day deals on things our editors actually tested and love Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Every summer, Amazon entices sweaty consumers with steep …

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Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The fund manager Geoff Wilson, a prominent public critic of the government’s tax changes, has deleted an inflammatory AI-generated video he reposted from a rightwing …

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As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the ​hyped up ​atmosphere Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I come with a warning to all football fans: if you’ve been enjoying the World Cup enough to think, “I’d like to re-enact …

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A guide to the Prime Day deals on Apple’s top-rated smartwatch and how to choose the right model for you The best Prime Day deals in the US on things our editors actually tested and love Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The Apple Watch has …

Every Apple Watch is at the lowest price we’ve ever seen thanks to Prime Day Read More »