UK public bodies face a rising flood of chatbot-written complaints
UK MPs, councils, lawyers and schools report a surge in AI-generated complaints and legal challenges that are slower and harder to handle.
UK Plans Licensing Rules for Shared E-Bikes After Years of Loose Oversight
The UK government is consulting on a licensing regime for shared e-bikes, aiming to curb pavement blockages, parking shortages and rider misconduct.
Employed Job Seekers Are Turning Away From AI Job Interviews
A new Use.AI survey finds employed job seekers are more likely than unemployed peers to withdraw from hiring processes that include AI interviews.
Apple Music Sync: How Your Library Follows You Across Devices
Engadget explains how Apple Music subscribers can keep their music collection synced across all their devices with a single settings toggle.
Hitman's Elusive Targets Are Hand-Built, Not Scanned, Developers Say
IO Interactive says its Elusive Target characters are handcrafted by artists who study their subjects for hours, not built from scans, ahead of The Host.
Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Now Costs $385, Triple Its Launch Price Amid Memory Crunch
Raspberry Pi raised its 16GB Pi 5 to $385, more than triple its launch price, citing a shortage of 16GB memory that may last into the late 2020s.
Mobile Networks May Soon Help Track Low-Flying Drones
Ericsson is developing a way for cellular networks to detect and follow low-flying drones, with limited commercial trials planned for 2027.
Next-Gen Consoles May Face Price Limits as Costs Climb
Analysts say Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo may need to temper next-generation hardware ambitions to avoid $1,000 launch prices.
Google's Energy Chief Says Space Data Centers Could Cost 100 Times More
Google's head of data center energy says orbital data centers could cost up to 100 times more than ground facilities, and that permitting is the real bottleneck on Earth.
Apple Pencil Support Spreads Beyond the iPad as Apple Bends Its Own Rules
TechRadar reports Apple is accepting Pencil input on an iPhone and has introduced a touchscreen MacBook, while Engadget explains how to pair the Pencil with an iPad.
Most Britons Say Please to AI, a Survey Finds
A fonio.ai survey claims about seven in ten Britons are polite to AI assistants, with some even apologizing when exchanges go wrong.
Can an AI Heating Controller Really Lower Your Bills? One Two-Year Test
A Guardian writer spent two years comparing manual heating schedules with an AI-run smart thermostat to see whether the technology lowers bills.
Ninja's Crispi DualZone Air Fryer Tests Well, But Its Price Is Steep
TechRadar's hands-on review finds the Ninja Crispi DualZone well designed and capable, though it ranks among the priciest air fryers on the market.
Sequoia Ends Its Scouts Program as Venture Talent-Spotting Models Face Scrutiny
TechCrunch reports that Sequoia is shutting down its Scouts program, a move that signals doubts about a model many venture firms adopted.
Dawn of War 4 Chose Adeptus Mechanicus Over Death Guard for Its Fourth Faction
Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen says the team weighed Death Guard before choosing Adeptus Mechanicus as the game's fourth faction campaign.
Apple's new iPad mini: how the 8.5-inch tablet compares across the range
Apple has released an upgraded iPad mini with a slightly larger screen, and TechRadar compares it with the rest of the iPad lineup.
Amazon Is Testing a Way to Shop With Alexa by Text Message
Amazon plans to let US shoppers text Alexa to buy on Amazon, initially by invitation, adding to a wave of AI tools that aim to handle purchases.
Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production in 2027 to free room for Cybercab
Tesla will wind down its Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas in 2027, clearing space for its self-driving Cybercab, according to reports from CNET and TechCrunch.
Apple Says 100,000 Apps Now Support the iPhone Duo's Inner Screen
Apple says 100,000 apps are now built for the iPhone Duo, though its new 4:3 inner screen does not suit every app yet.
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck output as its Texas plant shifts to Cybercab
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production around mid-2027 at its Texas Gigafactory to make room for the Cybercab robotaxi.