Ford rolled out an AI assistant this week that can monitor and analyze millions of data points to help its Ford Pro commercial customers boost their bottom line. The bet, and one that most other automakers are making, is that there’s money to be made in software. Ford Pro AI …

Google on Wednesday announced a slew of new gaming-focused updates to Google Play at GDC 2026. The tech giant revealed that Google Play is expanding its catalog to include anticipated paid and PC indie games, launching game trials, introducing “buy once, play anywhere” pricing, rolling out a wishlist tool, and …

Nuro, the Silicon Valley-based startup backed by Nvidia, Uber, and SoftBank, is testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Japan. Toyota Prius vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving software — and human safety operators behind the wheel as backup — began testing on public roads in Tokyo last month. The testing marks …

When the production company Particle6 debuted its AI-generated “actor” Tilly Norwood last fall, the move was not warmly welcomed by Hollywood. “Good Lord, we’re screwed,” Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt said in an interview with the industry publication Variety. “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. ” If only Particle6 followed …

Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI-backed Merge Labs are pushing forward with brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in the U. Meanwhile, Chinese serial entrepreneur Phoenix Peng is building rival efforts through two startups: NeuroXess, which develops implantable BCI systems, and a second company, Gestala, developing non-invasive ultrasound-based BCIs. Gestala has raised $21. …

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins 6 hours ago Johannes DellLüderitz A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the …

'Starmer did ignore Epstein warnings' and 'Record oil release' All of the papers lead on Lord Mandelson after the government released the first set of documents related to his appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US. "PM flouted Mandelson warnings" says the Times, after the files revealed Sir Keir …

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned? China's biggest political gathering - the National People's Congress or NPC - is due to end on Thursday. Its extensive authority includes making laws, amending the constitution and approving state budgets. But it effectively functions as a rubber-stamp parliament, …

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying 7 hours ago Eleri GriffithsBBC Wales Whenever somebody stares at Sasha-Jay Davies in a supermarket, she panics, thinking they recognise her face and are about to confront her. For almost four years, she has been …

'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like. Middle East Destruction in Beirut after overnight strikes The Israeli military said it began "a wave of strikes” hours after telling civilians living in a large …