Meta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life...
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like ...
For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America
Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has ...
Poundland suppliers warn US owner must not maximise its return at their expense
British companies that supply the budget retailer face millions of pounds-worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses...
Sam Altman addresses RAM comments: people should ‘put as much as they want in their computers’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spent election night defending his position on PC RAM purchases. He changed his name on X to "Ram Altman" in response to another...
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost the...
5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement
The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Dem...
US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns
‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’In the battleground state of Maine, Todd Cox, 63, has su...
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have returned to their lowest price to date
Android owners looking for an earbud upgrade are in luck. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are back down to $169 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store,...
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising con...
Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns drive sliding interest in race that once ‘stopped the nation’Get our breaking news email, fre...
More European supermarkets are getting their freezers hacked
Grocery stores across Europe have been hit by another wave of suspected cyberattacks, reporting sudden changes in the temperatures of their fridges an...
Watch: Traitor or faithful? Celebrities reveal their allegiances
The second series of BBC One's The Celebrity Traitors reached its climax on Friday, with the 21 original contestants having been reduced to seven befo...
As Fundraising Gets Tougher, Tech Startups Need to Rethink Their Marketing. Here’s Where to Start.
What do investors need to see out of a startup in a tight environment, and how can marketing support that? Read tips from an agency leader who's grown...
