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Sony 1000XX the Collexion headphones review: supreme comfort and quiet luxury for your ears

Special anniversary edition of award-winning headphones are some of the best sounding you can buy, but cost far more than top Sony noise cancellers Sony’s latest noise-cancelling headphones are a special anniversary set made to celebrate a decade of its prized 1000X series, designed to be plusher, slimmer, more comfortable and the best sounding yet. …

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AI engineer says Google unfairly sacked him after he protested against work for Israel

Exclusive: Employment tribunal claim says worker lost his job after distributing leaflets throughout London office Google is facing a legal challenge from an AI engineer who claims he was unfairly dismissed after he protested against its work for the Israeli government, in the latest sign of growing concern about the social and ethical impacts of …

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Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover

At annual I/O conference, company debuts a product for everyday consumers to create autonomous AI agents Google announced Tuesday that it would expand its search bar, the centerpiece of the most-visited website in the world, with a heavy dose of artificial intelligence. The tech giant is also trying its hand at hi-tech glasses again, more …

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‘Obvious markers of AI’: doubts raised over winner of short story prize

Granta publisher says ‘perhaps we never will know’ true authorship of work that won Commonwealth prize A few syntactical tics – and the verdict of an AI detection platform – have sparked furore over the possibility that a short story given a prestigious literary award was written by AI. The foundation that awarded the prize …

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Meta is rapidly reorganizing its workers’ jobs around AI: ‘Transfers aren’t optional’

Some employees will be moved to new teams focused on AI agents and cloud infrastructure As Meta races to recenter itself around artificial intelligence, the tech giant is mandating that more than 7,000 workers must move to new teams, and it’s radically changing some employees’ jobs. The Guardian has also learned that some of these …

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Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way | Jane Martinson

The new DG started by stressing the need for ‘velocity’. First, he’ll have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake news Matt Brittin’s message was pretty clear on his first day as director general of the BBC. It was echoed in a schedule that included an introductory LinkedIn video as well …

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Who’s behind the Facebook page posting hateful AI slop about the UK? The answer might lie in south Asia | Niamh McIntyre

Our research has uncovered young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and Pakistan using AI tools to make deeply objectionable content – and money Niamh McIntyre is a senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism Scroll through any Facebook feed in Britain and, between the baby announcements and petty neighbourhood beefs, you’re likely to come across …

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Pocock urges CGT changes as Albanese laughs off AI meme campaign

Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for ‘very flattering’ images Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has laughed off an AI-generated meme campaign against capital gains tax changes from startup founders, thanking them for “very flattering” doctored photos of him …

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Forza Horizon 6 review – classic open world racing sim roars beautifully into Japan

Microsoft; PC, Xbox Series X/S (PS5 due later) Dreamy vistas of the country’s natural beauties are stunningly delivered – but won’t distract from thrilling high-end driving adventures The Forza Horizon games have always been about drama. Not just the tension and excitement of racing, but also the sensory impact of the natural environment – the …

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